What happened at Northside this week?
2023
25th May 2023
Another good night at Northside last night.
Travel & illness still keeping numbers down a little. 17 dancers in the hall - we did dance 2 squares for a lot of the night.
Great to have Lorraine (Society Secretary) with us. We did dance a 6 couple rectangle for 1 bracket.
Called the song "Proud Mary" as a tribute to Tina Turner.
Tried out a couple of new songs "Honeycomb" and "What do you wanna make those eyes at me For" both appreciated by the dancers. Also did a Neil Diamond bracket by request.
Members draw will continue to jackpot. Keep our Red/Love Party night in mind for the 29th of June.
Another good night at Northside last night.
Travel & illness still keeping numbers down a little. 17 dancers in the hall - we did dance 2 squares for a lot of the night.
Great to have Lorraine (Society Secretary) with us. We did dance a 6 couple rectangle for 1 bracket.
Called the song "Proud Mary" as a tribute to Tina Turner.
Tried out a couple of new songs "Honeycomb" and "What do you wanna make those eyes at me For" both appreciated by the dancers. Also did a Neil Diamond bracket by request.
Members draw will continue to jackpot. Keep our Red/Love Party night in mind for the 29th of June.
18th May 2023
Well, it's definately getting cold - heaters on and doors closed. Another good night at Northside - 19 dancers in the hall - 2 squares for a lot of the night. Great to have Arthur & Ray dancing with us. At Plus, we worked "Peel Off" from Columns - At Mainstream, we worked "Ends Zoom" from Waves. Did a real Oldie "Back in the Saddle again", as well as a few requests and some Elvis tunes. Darryl won the members draw, so it will reset again. 6 weeks until our Red/Love Party Night on the 29th June.
Well, it's definately getting cold - heaters on and doors closed. Another good night at Northside - 19 dancers in the hall - 2 squares for a lot of the night. Great to have Arthur & Ray dancing with us. At Plus, we worked "Peel Off" from Columns - At Mainstream, we worked "Ends Zoom" from Waves. Did a real Oldie "Back in the Saddle again", as well as a few requests and some Elvis tunes. Darryl won the members draw, so it will reset again. 6 weeks until our Red/Love Party Night on the 29th June.
11th May 2023
Well, more apologies than dancers last night and very cool, we had the heaters on for the first time this year.
Still had 14 dancers in the hall - obviously just the one square. Had to do the door myself, that's a first!
Those that were here had a great time and so did I. Lots of request songs - lots of smiling faces.
Mayet brought some friends along for a look - we had them dancing for 1 set, they will be looking for a place to learn, probably City Hall daytime. Freda won the members draw , well done, it resets for next week.
Let's hope the Travellers and those with illness are back next week.
The end of next month (29th June) is our "Wear Red for Love" party night - Raffles and Bring a Plate supper - see you there.
Well, more apologies than dancers last night and very cool, we had the heaters on for the first time this year.
Still had 14 dancers in the hall - obviously just the one square. Had to do the door myself, that's a first!
Those that were here had a great time and so did I. Lots of request songs - lots of smiling faces.
Mayet brought some friends along for a look - we had them dancing for 1 set, they will be looking for a place to learn, probably City Hall daytime. Freda won the members draw , well done, it resets for next week.
Let's hope the Travellers and those with illness are back next week.
The end of next month (29th June) is our "Wear Red for Love" party night - Raffles and Bring a Plate supper - see you there.
4th May 2023
May the 4th be with you - Happy Star Wars Day - well it was last night at Northside Promenaders dance. Started the night with Star Wars - Cantina Band HD on SS 1052.
19 Dancers in attendance - so 2 squares for about 1/2 of the night. Tried out a couple of new releases "Moonlight Swim" on KDM and "Everybody's reaching out for Someone" on ESP - both went well. Sharyn would have won the member draw, but it will keep jackpotting. Good to see Elsa back after her trip to England and good to see David & Faith back on the dance floor. Finished the night with a request Bracket. Our next Party night is Thursday the 29th of June with a "Wear Red for Love" dance. Bring a plate and there will be a raffle. Love songs all night.
May the 4th be with you - Happy Star Wars Day - well it was last night at Northside Promenaders dance. Started the night with Star Wars - Cantina Band HD on SS 1052.
19 Dancers in attendance - so 2 squares for about 1/2 of the night. Tried out a couple of new releases "Moonlight Swim" on KDM and "Everybody's reaching out for Someone" on ESP - both went well. Sharyn would have won the member draw, but it will keep jackpotting. Good to see Elsa back after her trip to England and good to see David & Faith back on the dance floor. Finished the night with a request Bracket. Our next Party night is Thursday the 29th of June with a "Wear Red for Love" dance. Bring a plate and there will be a raffle. Love songs all night.
27th April 2023
Hi Folks, had a great time at Northside last night. 18 dancers in the hall, we danced 2 squares most of the time. Mayet was busy going through my Singing Call list to find songs she wanted to hear, We did a few of them last night. Did a bracket of Harry Belafonte songs to mark his passing. Another interesting bracket was the "Devil Woman" bracket. The Cliff Richard version and the Marty Robbins version in one bracket - 2 totally different songs. David would have won the members draw, but it will jackpot to $20 next week. Last song of the night was Roger Millers "King of the Road". Maybe if you have nothing planned on Saturday night - you might consider visiting Buderim.
I'm calling for their "Black & White" theme night. Plus at 7pm - Mainstream at 7.30pm.
Hi Folks, had a great time at Northside last night. 18 dancers in the hall, we danced 2 squares most of the time. Mayet was busy going through my Singing Call list to find songs she wanted to hear, We did a few of them last night. Did a bracket of Harry Belafonte songs to mark his passing. Another interesting bracket was the "Devil Woman" bracket. The Cliff Richard version and the Marty Robbins version in one bracket - 2 totally different songs. David would have won the members draw, but it will jackpot to $20 next week. Last song of the night was Roger Millers "King of the Road". Maybe if you have nothing planned on Saturday night - you might consider visiting Buderim.
I'm calling for their "Black & White" theme night. Plus at 7pm - Mainstream at 7.30pm.
20th April 2023
The weather has really turned, it's officially Autumn. Northside was a fun night. 20 dancers in the Hall - 2 squares most of the night. Still a few travelling or on the sick roster.
Great to have Arthur with us. Did a quick workshop on "Reverse Dixie Style to an O/W", it went well.
Rob D. would have won the members draw, but he's at the National Convention in Adelaide.
Tried out a new Gospel tune that I've been asked to do a vocal for. Finished the night with a request bracket.
Thanks dancers, for a great night.
The weather has really turned, it's officially Autumn. Northside was a fun night. 20 dancers in the Hall - 2 squares most of the night. Still a few travelling or on the sick roster.
Great to have Arthur with us. Did a quick workshop on "Reverse Dixie Style to an O/W", it went well.
Rob D. would have won the members draw, but he's at the National Convention in Adelaide.
Tried out a new Gospel tune that I've been asked to do a vocal for. Finished the night with a request bracket.
Thanks dancers, for a great night.
13th April 2023
What a fun night at Northside. Good to be back after the Easter Holiday weekend. 19 dancers in the hall - 2 squares for the first half of the night. Good to see Hazel, Ron & Denice back from their travels. Also fabulous to see Ray back on the dance floor, it's been quite a while for him (pre-covid). Therese would have won the members draw, but alas, it will jackpot for next week.
Did a few requests, finished the night with a random pick singing call bracket.
If you are looking for a Saturday night Dance, I'll be calling at Buderim this Saturday - Plus at 7pm - Mainstream at 7.30pm.
What a fun night at Northside. Good to be back after the Easter Holiday weekend. 19 dancers in the hall - 2 squares for the first half of the night. Good to see Hazel, Ron & Denice back from their travels. Also fabulous to see Ray back on the dance floor, it's been quite a while for him (pre-covid). Therese would have won the members draw, but alas, it will jackpot for next week.
Did a few requests, finished the night with a random pick singing call bracket.
If you are looking for a Saturday night Dance, I'll be calling at Buderim this Saturday - Plus at 7pm - Mainstream at 7.30pm.
6th April 2023
No Dancing due to the Easter Weekend
No Dancing due to the Easter Weekend
30th March 2023
Fantastic Blue Night last night at Northside Promenaders. 30 dancers in the hall - we did dance 3 squares for the majority of the night.
Thanks to all the visitors from Gumdale Grandsliders, Alan's Allemanders, Uniting Squares & EZ Squares and thanks to all our regular dancers. Good to have Elaine & Rob with us - Elaine had a couple of calls. Lovely to see Faith back on the dance floor, it's been a while.
Great to see you all in your Blue Outfits (see picture) The Music was with a Blue Theme. Blues type music, Blue in the Title or in the Lyrics or some other Blue association, ie Sweet Home Chicago is from "The Blues Bros." movie.
Thanks to everyone for supporting the Raffle - Prizes were won by Desiree, Kym and Heather P. - Chris H. won the "double value" members draw, so it will reset to $5, next club night.
Thanks too, to everyone that brought a Supper contribution, there seemed to be plenty to eat and none left for me to take home 😀
Elaine & I finished the night with a Duet bracket (not Blue Music), I miss not calling with her regularly these days.
It was our first party night in such a long time, it went off without a hitch and was a lot of fun.
Remember, there is no dancing next week (6th April) due to Easter - we will be back on the 13th April - see you then - looks like the weather is starting to cool off a little. Also looking forward to having our travellers back on the dance floor.
We had a nice message from Ron & Hazel, wishing us well for the night, but they only arrived back in Brisbane yesterday from overseas and were understandably, a little tired.
See Pics HERE
Fantastic Blue Night last night at Northside Promenaders. 30 dancers in the hall - we did dance 3 squares for the majority of the night.
Thanks to all the visitors from Gumdale Grandsliders, Alan's Allemanders, Uniting Squares & EZ Squares and thanks to all our regular dancers. Good to have Elaine & Rob with us - Elaine had a couple of calls. Lovely to see Faith back on the dance floor, it's been a while.
Great to see you all in your Blue Outfits (see picture) The Music was with a Blue Theme. Blues type music, Blue in the Title or in the Lyrics or some other Blue association, ie Sweet Home Chicago is from "The Blues Bros." movie.
Thanks to everyone for supporting the Raffle - Prizes were won by Desiree, Kym and Heather P. - Chris H. won the "double value" members draw, so it will reset to $5, next club night.
Thanks too, to everyone that brought a Supper contribution, there seemed to be plenty to eat and none left for me to take home 😀
Elaine & I finished the night with a Duet bracket (not Blue Music), I miss not calling with her regularly these days.
It was our first party night in such a long time, it went off without a hitch and was a lot of fun.
Remember, there is no dancing next week (6th April) due to Easter - we will be back on the 13th April - see you then - looks like the weather is starting to cool off a little. Also looking forward to having our travellers back on the dance floor.
We had a nice message from Ron & Hazel, wishing us well for the night, but they only arrived back in Brisbane yesterday from overseas and were understandably, a little tired.
See Pics HERE
23rd March 2023
Just an awesome night at Northside. While it was still hot, not as bad as it has been recently.
A lot of apologies due to travel, 17 dancers in the hall. We did dance 2 squares for most of the night.
Did a couple of new tunes. Barry B. won the members draw - it will reset for next week.
Quick workshop on a couple of moves for one of our newer dancers.
Finished the night with a couple of request Singers.
Next week is our BLUE night. Wear something BLUE, please bring a plate. I will play some BLUE music, there will be a raffle. Tell your friends.
Just an awesome night at Northside. While it was still hot, not as bad as it has been recently.
A lot of apologies due to travel, 17 dancers in the hall. We did dance 2 squares for most of the night.
Did a couple of new tunes. Barry B. won the members draw - it will reset for next week.
Quick workshop on a couple of moves for one of our newer dancers.
Finished the night with a couple of request Singers.
Next week is our BLUE night. Wear something BLUE, please bring a plate. I will play some BLUE music, there will be a raffle. Tell your friends.
16th March 2023
Well, how hot was it last night? Thanks to the 14 stalwarts who braved the excessive temperature to dance at Northside last night.
Obviously, 1 square all night. Jim would have won the members draw, but it will continue to jackpot.
Quite a few dancers in green for St Paddy's day - I wore my Leprechaun hat and Shamrock sunglasses and did a couple of Traditional tunes. Great to have Chris back with us - I'm sure numbers will be back to normal soon.
Don't forget the Society AGM on Saturday - meeting 1.30pm, dancing after that until 4pm.
It's only 2 weeks now until our first party night. 30th March, Wear Something Blue - I have plenty of Blue or Blues music for the night.
Please bring a plate and there will be a raffle.
Well, how hot was it last night? Thanks to the 14 stalwarts who braved the excessive temperature to dance at Northside last night.
Obviously, 1 square all night. Jim would have won the members draw, but it will continue to jackpot.
Quite a few dancers in green for St Paddy's day - I wore my Leprechaun hat and Shamrock sunglasses and did a couple of Traditional tunes. Great to have Chris back with us - I'm sure numbers will be back to normal soon.
Don't forget the Society AGM on Saturday - meeting 1.30pm, dancing after that until 4pm.
It's only 2 weeks now until our first party night. 30th March, Wear Something Blue - I have plenty of Blue or Blues music for the night.
Please bring a plate and there will be a raffle.
9th March 2023
Well, what to say about last night. A perfect storm of illness, travel and family commitments conspired to keep numbers low. 8 dancers in the hall - so 1 square. No members draw and we finished very early because everyone had to dance every bracket. Thanks to Faith for being there to do the door. Only 3 weeks until our "Wear Something Blue" party night. Please bring a plate.
Well, what to say about last night. A perfect storm of illness, travel and family commitments conspired to keep numbers low. 8 dancers in the hall - so 1 square. No members draw and we finished very early because everyone had to dance every bracket. Thanks to Faith for being there to do the door. Only 3 weeks until our "Wear Something Blue" party night. Please bring a plate.
2nd March 2023
Fabulous night at Northside last night.
We danced 2 squares for the Plus, and nearly all of the Mainstream. 23 dancers in the hall.
Welcome to our new members Anthony & Tara - They look great in their new club badges and they are also now in the members draw.
Did a few Rock 'n' Roll numbers - Elvis & Buddy Holly.
Heather P. would have won the members draw, but she is off gallivanting on the high seas.
Finished the night with a couple of requests.
Upcoming events.
18th March - Society AGM at our hall 1.30 pm then a FREE dance
30th March - "Wear something Blue" party night - please bring a plate - there will be a raffle - I will use "Blue" music where possible
Fabulous night at Northside last night.
We danced 2 squares for the Plus, and nearly all of the Mainstream. 23 dancers in the hall.
Welcome to our new members Anthony & Tara - They look great in their new club badges and they are also now in the members draw.
Did a few Rock 'n' Roll numbers - Elvis & Buddy Holly.
Heather P. would have won the members draw, but she is off gallivanting on the high seas.
Finished the night with a couple of requests.
Upcoming events.
18th March - Society AGM at our hall 1.30 pm then a FREE dance
30th March - "Wear something Blue" party night - please bring a plate - there will be a raffle - I will use "Blue" music where possible
23rd February 2023
Another fabulous night at Northside. Nice that the heat is not as bad.
Everybody arrived early, so we started Plus a bit early. We danced 2 squares all night for all but 1 bracket.
20 dancers in the hall, still a few with medical issues. Joan won the members draw.
Finished the night with "Rocky Top" and "Lord of the Dance."
I am calling for the Society AGM dance in our hall on the 18th March - It's a FREE dance after the meeting with afternoon tea & a raffle - meeting starts at 1.30pm.
Another fabulous night at Northside. Nice that the heat is not as bad.
Everybody arrived early, so we started Plus a bit early. We danced 2 squares all night for all but 1 bracket.
20 dancers in the hall, still a few with medical issues. Joan won the members draw.
Finished the night with "Rocky Top" and "Lord of the Dance."
I am calling for the Society AGM dance in our hall on the 18th March - It's a FREE dance after the meeting with afternoon tea & a raffle - meeting starts at 1.30pm.
16th February 2023
Great night at Northside. So many of the dancers back from various medical issues. We danced 2 squares for Plus.
A total of 29 dancers through the door, we did dance 3 squares for the first half of the Mainstream.
Still a few dancers have not yet returned yet this year. Wonderful to have Helen & Chris join us for the first time.
Did a few new songs as well as a few random picks and requests.
Hazel won the members draw, it will reset for next week. It's great being on stage watching everybody have a good time.
Great night at Northside. So many of the dancers back from various medical issues. We danced 2 squares for Plus.
A total of 29 dancers through the door, we did dance 3 squares for the first half of the Mainstream.
Still a few dancers have not yet returned yet this year. Wonderful to have Helen & Chris join us for the first time.
Did a few new songs as well as a few random picks and requests.
Hazel won the members draw, it will reset for next week. It's great being on stage watching everybody have a good time.
9th February 2023
Had a really good time at Northside last night. The heat has backed off a little. We started the Plus a little early with 2 squares. The Mainstream was 2 squares all night except for the last bracket. We had 23 dancers in the hall. Great to welcome Anthony Habler (yes, his father was a caller) and his Partner Tara along for the first time. We will have Tara dancing full Mainstream very shortly. Great to have Mike & Di back after their travels. Great to see Sue E. back on the dance floor too. Still a few we haven't seen this year yet, due to medical issues. Dancers are enjoying the new music I bought in the break. The members draw jackpots again, Sheryl T. would have won, had she been there. I hope to see a few members at the Logan Birthday celebration this weekend.
Remember, the State Convention is at Buderim again this year, get your registrations in.
Rego form is available here:
https://www.queenslandcallers.com/40th-2023---buderim.html
Had a really good time at Northside last night. The heat has backed off a little. We started the Plus a little early with 2 squares. The Mainstream was 2 squares all night except for the last bracket. We had 23 dancers in the hall. Great to welcome Anthony Habler (yes, his father was a caller) and his Partner Tara along for the first time. We will have Tara dancing full Mainstream very shortly. Great to have Mike & Di back after their travels. Great to see Sue E. back on the dance floor too. Still a few we haven't seen this year yet, due to medical issues. Dancers are enjoying the new music I bought in the break. The members draw jackpots again, Sheryl T. would have won, had she been there. I hope to see a few members at the Logan Birthday celebration this weekend.
Remember, the State Convention is at Buderim again this year, get your registrations in.
Rego form is available here:
https://www.queenslandcallers.com/40th-2023---buderim.html
2nd February 2023
Wow, how hot was it last night? First night of dancing for the year. Great to see 2 squares on the floor for Plus, ready to go 10 minutes early. Later on we started Mainstream with 2 squares, but went to one due to the heat. We had 18 dancers through the door - plenty of apologies for various reasons, they'll be back soon. I tried out a few new songs that I acquired over the break. Dancers weren't as rusty as they thought they might be. Great to see Lyndel back on the dance floor after a looong break. Liz would have won the members draw, but was absent, it will jackpot. All in all, great to be back on the dance floor for 2023.
Wow, how hot was it last night? First night of dancing for the year. Great to see 2 squares on the floor for Plus, ready to go 10 minutes early. Later on we started Mainstream with 2 squares, but went to one due to the heat. We had 18 dancers through the door - plenty of apologies for various reasons, they'll be back soon. I tried out a few new songs that I acquired over the break. Dancers weren't as rusty as they thought they might be. Great to see Lyndel back on the dance floor after a looong break. Liz would have won the members draw, but was absent, it will jackpot. All in all, great to be back on the dance floor for 2023.
Well, Hopefully Covid-19 continues to be less of an influence on our activity in 2023.
