Brisbane Sunday Social Dance Club Inc. - All Welcome!
We dance at Holland Park (SHS) Bapaume Rd, Holland Park on 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month, excluding December, when we have only one dance on the 2nd Sunday.
- This venue has a large quality timber dance floor, that provides an ideal space for a second inner circle - comprising well-known dance options, in addition to our regular program dances. It is centrally located, with ample off-road parking.
- Each dance commences at *5.30pm (*excluding our ANZAC Ball and Christmas break-up occasions) dancing at 8:30pm 8:45pm with live music provided by long term resident musician Walter Willans. Occasionally due to Walter's unavailability we have CD music courtesy of Elaine Brown.
- We regularly rotate all dances on the Dance Pool list to ensure regular and new members can participate and enjoy the evening.
- Currently due to unforeseen health concerns our resident dance teachers Alan & Lynelle Armitage are having a break from revising & teaching dances, until further notice.
- Since COVID-19 Safety Restrictions were implemented - BYO tea, coffee and milk - hot water provided - drinks can still be purchased from the bar.
- Entry: Members $10 and Visitors $12.
- We have regular Committee meetings before the dance @ 3:30pm - All WELCOME to attend.
- The raffle offers 2 chances to win $20 cash and the lucky door ticket provides FREE entry to a subsequent dance.
- The LUCKY SPOT dance offers 1 lucky couple the chance to win a block of chocolate each.
So… Why not join our dance club? Annual membership is only $15 and members receive $2 off door price with FREE entry to the Christmas dance in December (membership forms are available on Entry or download below)
MEMBERSHIP FEE RENEWALS direct-deposit payment on-line *please add your full name for reference:
Account Name: Brisbane Sunday Social Dance Club
BSB 014 295 (ANZ Mt Ommaney) Account 1828 85072
Application for MEMBERSHIP FORM (please download below, complete & send to webmaster@brisbanesundaydance.com or lodge on ENTRY at the next dance.
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Our Dance Teachers:
Our Club has been well served by our resident dance teachers over the years. After fifteen years Dave and Joy Baddiley, decided to hand the baton to Alan and Lynelle Armitage in mid 2009.
Alan and Lynelle are long-term members and keen social dancers who each hold accredited teaching qualifications. *In recognition of 13 years of Teaching Excellence, and many varied significant contributions, across all aspects of the club, & all things COVID-19 the 2021 BSSDC Committee unanimously voted Alan and Lynelle receive 'Life Member' status.
Our Musician:
We are justifiably proud of our musician, Walter Willans. Over many years he has provided not only the music but has contributed largely to the ambience of our dances. His inimitable style of rendering strict tempo music within the genre of the dances has made no small contribution to the enjoyment of the dance. On special occasions Walter has entertained us with his piano accordion in roaming minstrel style performances. *In 2023, President Jessie presented Walter with a large poster, personally signed by many Club dancers & a well deserved BSSDC 'Certificate of Achievement' for providing the club with 25 years of professional Live Music.
Our Club's History: Where We've Been and Where We're Going, by Terry Baxter.
In early 1993, a group of people, some of whom are now life members of the Club, saw the need for a regular Sunday dance in Brisbane. They met for an impromptu dance at Woolloongabba and formed what was to become our Club, as it exists today, the Brisbane Sunday Social Dance Club Inc.
After that dance at Woolloongabba, the dances were held at the Caledonian Club at Kangaroo Point from March 1993. Initially held every Sunday, they remained there until mid 1993, when a change of venue to the Greenslopes Bowls Club was made.
1st President (1993):
The first president of our Club, Alan Booker, with advice and support from Don McQuade and others, oversaw the formation of the Club. He stood down as President in late 1993 due to his commitment to the World Masters Games.
2nd President (1993 - 1996):
Our then Vice President, Carl Blume, took up the mantle and remained as President, until the end of 1996. His presidency saw the Club move to the Wellers Hill Bowls Club in 1994, when the dances were held fortnightly, (2nd & 4th Sundays except December 1st & 3rd), as it remains today.
3rd President (1997 - 2000):
With Carl's retirement from the presidency at the end of 1996, Terry Baxter was elected President in 1997. His presidency, over the next four (4) years (1997 - 2000) saw a number of changes. Competition from other forms of Sunday entertainment in 1998, necessitated the introduction of the bring a plate supper as a cost cutting measure, to ensure the continued viability of our Club. Also in 1998, our band of many years, Ken and Trev decided to disband. Our current musician, Walter Willans, a long time member, took over and has provided excellent music ever since.
The inaugural Anzac Remembrance Ball was held in 1999 and continues to be the highlight of our Club calendar. A weekend away to the Treasure Island Resort for the Paradise Point dance commenced in 2000 and was enjoyed by many members and visitors until 2007 when it was discontinued.
4th President (2001 - 2004):
Terry did not seek re-election at the end of 2000 and John Mowat was elected President in 2001. His presidency (2001 - 2004) saw the consolidation of the Club with the continuation of the established activities and the introduction of the practice nights on the fifth Sundays occurring during the year. These practice nights were conducted by Dave and Joy Baddiley who also provided a dance lesson prior to our fortnightly dances since 1995. The practice nights were discontinued, in mid 2009, because of a change to the minimum hire charge of the venue, making it a financial drain on the Club.
5th President (2005):
Geoff Newman became President in 2005 and continued with tried and true established activities. Unfortunately, a substantial increase in rent, in October 2005, placed us in a less than ideal position.
6th President (2006 - 2016):
Terry Baxter was re-elected in 2006, leaving office at the end of 2016. Terry is our longest serving President with a total of fifteen years in office.
8th President (2017 - 2022):
Gayle Berkey was unanimously elected at the Feb. 11, 2018 AGM & subsequently re-elected.
9th President (2023 - 2024):
Jessie Burgess was unanimously elected at the Feb. 12, 2023 AGM & subsequently re-elected.
