The next Gosford Bush Dance on Saturday 10th December, will feature many Contra Dances. Contra Dancing involves pairs of dancers moving up and down the hall, dancing opposite different pairs as they progress. Contra band “‘Pastrami - on - Ryebuck” will be playing the music and Julie Bishop will call the dances. All dances are taught, walked through and called, so there is no need to be nervous if you are new to Contra dancing. The dance is at East Gosford Progress Hall, cnr Wells Street and Henry Parry Drive from 7.30pm to 11.30pm. Entry price of $18 includes a light supper. Phone Robyn on 4344 6484 for more details or see the website www.ccbdma.org
Sunday January 8 10am-10pm Youth Arts Warehouse in partnership with Gosford City Council present 12 hour Dance Marathon 12 x dance styles $30 a day. $5 a class Download entry form https://sites.google.com/site/moveshakedance2012 Enquiries Lynley 040 743 8177 Sharon 4323 2374 www.youthartswarehouse.com.au
January School Holidays
January Tuesdays 17 + 24 Belly Dancing with Shameela, 10-11am
January Thursdays 12 + 19 Indian Dancing with Jita 10-11am
For details and to book contact the Centre on 4363 1044 for all workshops, Kincumber St Kincumber.
Cost for each workshop is $3 per child or $5 per family
Kindly supported by funding from Gosford City Council
December 2 and 3 @ 7.30pm Zugubal is a breathtaking dance from NAISDA , Australia’s Premier Indigenous Dance College. Zugubal is a word used by all Torres Strait Islander people to acknowledge and give respect for past, present and future law. This exciting performance will feature Koiki by renowned Indigenous choreographer Gail Mabo, including traditional dancers from the Torres Strait. Koiki is the story of Gail’s late father, the celebrated Eddie Mabo. This contemporary form of creative expression takes up on the journey of Eddie Mabo’s life. The program will also include dynamic, new and contemporary works by some of Australia’s noted choreographers. Laycock St Community Theatre Tickets $25 Child $15.
Performances will be held at Laycock Street Community Theatre at 7.30pm on 23rd December.
A regular class is held on Wednesday from 7pm to 10pm at the Church of Christ Hall, Henry Parry Drive, Wyoming. No experience necessary. Cost $5 per week. Contact Jim on 4384 5185.
