Monday Night Folk Dances

Live music

Many smiles and a good workout!

First and third Mondays of each month (+ occasional specials as below), Feb-Dec (except Easter)

Usually Contra Dances with hot old-time tunes by Ross Smithard and Friends. Sometimes lively French Balfolk Dances with inspiring French tunes and songs on fiddle, accordion and vocals by La Voie de Wallaby. Occasional other special nights in other dance traditions, or with different bands.

To find out which band is on, check https://folktas.org/hobartdances

Special event: Monday, 13th July 2026: Balfolk Dance with La Voie de Wallaby - lively French folk dances to inspiring French tunes and songs on fiddle, accordion and vocals.

Special event: 10th August: Dances of Earthly Delights with the Jounce Ensemble. Lively dances to beautiful music, set in the mythical land of Bordonia. Dress in your favourite fantasy or historical outfit. Bordonia's colours are purple and gold. Come early at 7:00 for 7:10pm if you wish to learn the role of one of the nobles in the Chess Dance.

7:15 for 7:30-9:30pm

St James Hall, 462 Elizabeth St, New Town (off Rupert Avenue just up the hill from Augusta Rd, enter behind church)

Tickets: $7-16 at https://events.humanitix.com/monday or at the door.

All dances taught.

No dancing experience or partner required.

All ages and identities welcome.

Contra dancing is moderately aerobic and highly addictive. It’s a lively, social, swingy dance style from the USA. Done to simple walking steps, it features flowing movements, swings and twirls, and a chance to dance with everyone in the room.

Balfolk (French) folk dancing is lively and fun. Be inspired by wonderful music and joyful dances which David learned at Le Grand Bal de L'Europe at Gennetines in France, an amazing 14 day dance festival. Dances range from the the hypnotic Rondeau en couples to the athletic Le Danse de l’Ours (Bear Dance) and the sometimes chaotic Zelda.

For descriptions of other dances, see https://folktas.org/monday

FOLK FEDERATION OF TASMANIA INC

www.folktas.org

folkdancetas@gmail.com

03 6273 2127

Facebook: Dance Folk Tasmania or Folk Federation of Tasmania

Instagram: folktas

See folktas.org/venues for how to find us, including details of sustainable transport.

Contact the host of Monday Night Folk Dance