Monday Evening Bush Dancing
These Bush Dancing Evenings provide an opportunity for dancers (young, from about 10 up, and old) to learn and practice bush dancing, while enjoying a lively evening of fun and varied dances. You don’t need any dance experience as we teach, then call the dances. All to live, traditional music by the Bush Capital Band.
The band also provides the opportunity for musicians to join in (no entry charge for musicians) and learn traditional bush dance music (click here for more info), and for callers to practice their teaching and calling.
Dance Etiquette – If you decide to come to a bush dance evening or event please read this.
When: 2026: Every Monday, except for Public Holidays in the ACT, from March to November inclusive.
(From December 2026 to February 2027 we anticipate Dancing in the Park will be held instead – see next heading.)
Time: 6.15pm to 7.45pm, doors open from 6.00pm.
Where: North Canberra Baptist Church Hall, 17 Condamine Street, Turner Location map
NOTE: PLEASE PARK IN THE CAR PARK TO THE LEFT OF THE CHURCH – this car park entry is almost directly opposite the intersection with Hartley Street. From Northbourne Ave, use the driveway before the Church, from the other direction, the driveway after the Hall. Or park on the street, opposite the Hall in Condamine St, or round the corner in Hartley St.
Cost: $9 ($7 MFS Members and Groups). Full-time students are offered half price entry to all bush dancing events, just show your student card. Under 18s are free. Payment by cash or tap and pay using your Credit or Debit Card.
Friendly, welcoming group, no need to bring a partner, no need to book, just turn up at the door wearing casual dress and comfortable shoes (for the sake of the wooden floors we dance on, we prefer that you change into a separate pair of clean, smooth soled shoes for dancing upon arrival) for a great evening out.
For further information please contact: Mark 0421 814 718 or ua.gro.kloforanom@ecnadhsub
Dancing In The Park
During December, January and February we generally do not have indoor workshops; instead we hold DITP on Stage 88 on most Mondays of these summer months. Click here for more information.
When: 2026/2027: TBA subject to the availability of Stage 88
Saturday Evening Dances
Bush Dances
The program for these is based on easy and medium dances suited to the audience. Dances are walked through with a caller then danced to live music. If you are having a birthday or other celebration you may consider inviting friends to this dance – contact us for more information.
Live music by the Bush Capital Band
Calling by Peter, Mark and maybe one or two others
When: 7.30 to 10.30pm, on Saturday 23 May
Where: Currie Crescent Community Centre (in the grounds of the Canberra Baptist Church), 11 Currie Crescent, Kingston – location map
Monday Evening Bush Dancing
These Bush Dancing Evenings provide an opportunity for dancers (young, from about 10 up, and old) to learn and practice bush dancing, while enjoying a lively evening of fun and varied dances. You don’t need any dance experience as we teach, then call the dances. All to live, traditional music by the Bush Capital Band.
The band also provides the opportunity for musicians to join in (no entry charge for musicians) and learn traditional bush dance music (click here for more info), and for callers to practice their teaching and calling.
Dance Etiquette – If you decide to come to a bush dance evening or event please read this.
When: 2026: Every Monday, except for Public Holidays in the ACT, from March to November inclusive, commencing Monday 2 March.
(From December 2025 to February 2026 Dancing in the Park will be held instead – see next heading.)
Time: 6.15pm to 7.45pm, doors open from 6.00pm.
Where: North Canberra Baptist Church Hall, 17 Condamine Street, Turner Location map
NOTE: PLEASE PARK IN THE CAR PARK TO THE LEFT OF THE CHURCH – this car park entry is almost directly opposite the intersection with Hartley Street. From Northbourne Ave, use the driveway before the Church, from the other direction, the driveway after the Hall. Or park on the street, opposite the Hall in Condamine St, or round the corner in Hartley St.
Cost: $9 ($7 MFS Members and Groups). Full-time students are offered half price entry to all bush dancing events, just show your student card. Under 18s are free. Payment by cash or tap and pay using your Credit or Debit Card.
Friendly, welcoming group, no need to bring a partner, no need to book, just turn up at the door wearing casual dress and comfortable shoes (for the sake of the wooden floors we dance on, we prefer that you change into a separate pair of clean, smooth soled shoes for dancing upon arrival) for a great evening out.
For further information please contact: Mark 0421 814 718 or ua.gro.kloforanom@ecnadhsub
Dancing In The Park
During December, January and February we generally do not have indoor workshops; instead we hold DITP on Stage 88 on most Mondays of these summer months. Click here for more information.
When: 2025/2026: Starting Monday 8 December, then again on 15/12, 22/12, 5/1, 12/1, 19/1, 2/2, 16/2, and finishing on 23/2/2026.
Saturday Evening Dances
Bush Dances
The program for these is based on easy and medium dances suited to the audience. Dances are walked through with a caller then danced to live music. If you are having a birthday celebration you may consider inviting friends to this dance – contact us for more information.
Live music by the Bush Capital Band
Calling by Peter, Mark and maybe one or two others
When: 7.30 to 10.30pm, on Saturday 23 May
Where: Currie Crescent Community Centre (in the grounds of the Canberra Baptist Church), 11 Currie Crescent, Kingston see
Monday Evening Bush Dancing
These Bush Dancing Evenings provide an opportunity for dancers (young, from about 10 up, and old) to learn and practice bush dancing, while enjoying a lively evening of fun and varied dances. You don’t need any dance experience as we teach, then call the dances. All to live, traditional music by the Bush Capital Band.
The band also provides the opportunity for musicians to join in (no entry charge for musicians) and learn traditional bush dance music (click here for more info), and for callers to practice their teaching and calling.
Dance Etiquette – If you decide to come to a bush dance evening or event please read this.
When: 2026: Every Monday, except for Public Holidays in the ACT, from March to November inclusive, commencing Monday 2 March.
(From December 2025 to February 2026 Dancing in the Park will be held instead – see next heading.)
Time: 6.15pm to 7.45pm, doors open from 6.00pm.
Where: North Canberra Baptist Church Hall, 17 Condamine Street, Turner Location map
NOTE: PLEASE PARK IN THE CAR PARK TO THE LEFT OF THE CHURCH – this car park entry is almost directly opposite the intersection with Hartley Street. From Northbourne Ave, use the driveway before the Church, from the other direction, the driveway after the Hall. Or park on the street, opposite the Hall in Condamine St, or round the corner in Hartley St.
Cost: $9 ($7 MFS Members and Groups). Full-time students are offered half price entry to all bush dancing events, just show your student card. Under 18s are free. Payment by cash or tap and pay using your Credit or Debit Card.
Friendly, welcoming group, no need to bring a partner, no need to book, just turn up at the door wearing casual dress and comfortable shoes (for the sake of the wooden floors we dance on, we prefer that you change into a separate pair of clean, smooth soled shoes for dancing upon arrival) for a great evening out.
For further information please contact: Mark 0421 814 718 or ua.gro.kloforanom@ecnadhsub
Dancing In The Park
During December, January and February we generally do not have indoor workshops; instead we hold DITP on Stage 88 on most Mondays of these summer months. Click here for more information.
When: 2025/2026: Starting Monday 8 December, then again on 15/12, 22/12, 5/1, 12/1, 19/1, 2/2, 16/2, and finishing on 23/2/2026.
Saturday Evening Dances
Bush Dances
The program for these is based on easy and medium dances suited to the audience. Dances are walked through with a caller then danced to live music. If you are having a birthday celebration you may consider inviting friends to this dance – contact us for more information.
Live music by the Bush Capital Band
Calling by Peter, Mark and maybe one or two others
When: Saturday 23 May, 7.30 to 10pm with shared supper after the dance
Where: Currie Crescent Community Centre (in the grounds of the Canberra Baptist Church), 11 Currie Crescent, Kingston. Location link
Cost: MFS members: $20; Non-members: $25; Groups and Concession holders: $23; Full-time students half relevant price and under 18s free.
Free unlimited hot drinks (tea, coffee) or water / cordial through the evening.
Please also bring a plate of supper to share after the dance, and your own cup if you prefer.
Dancers Dances
See information two sections below.
Christmas Picnic and Dance
BYO everything picnic from 5.30pm, outside on the lawns if the weather is amenable, otherwise inside, followed by a bush dance from 7pm. Dances are walked through, then danced with a caller, to live music. If you are having a Christmas celebration you may consider inviting friends to this dance – contact us for more information.
Live music by the Bush Capital Band
When: Picnic 5.30pm-7.00pm; Dance 7:00pm-10:00pm
Date: Saturday 30 November 2024
Where: Canberra Baptist Church Hall, 11 Currie Crescent, Kingston
Cost (dance): MFS members $20; Non-members $25; Groups and Concession holders $23; Full-time students $15; and under 18s free.
For full details including a link to Google Maps, click here.
Dancers’ Dances
Currently suspended – restart to be advised
Dancers’ Dances are nights for intermediate to experienced dancers, generally with dances from several genres from Bush, Scottish, Irish, Contra, English Country, Scandinavian, Bavarian, Ballroom and others, depending on the callers for the evening.
Usually held to live music, but occasionally may be to recorded music.
Held on specified 2nd Saturdays of the month. Not held in December or January.
Venue: TBA
Time: 7pm to 10.30pm
Cost: MFS members $10 Non-members $12 Groups and Concession holders $11 Full-time students half price and under 18s free.
Kids Bush Dances
To be advised
Where: TBA
When: 2.30 – 4.00 pm Cost: Gold coin donation
Free unlimited hot drinks (tea, coffee) or water / cordial through the evening.
Please also bring a plate of supper to share after the dance, and your own cup if you prefer.
Dancers Dances
See information two sections below.
Christmas Picnic and Dance
BYO everything picnic from 5.30pm, outside on the lawns if the weather is amenable, otherwise inside, followed by a bush dance from 7pm. Dances are walked through, then danced with a caller, to live music. If you are having a Christmas celebration you may consider inviting friends to this dance – contact us for more information.
Live music by the Bush Capital Band
When: Picnic 5.30pm-7.00pm; Dance 7:00pm-10:00pm
Date: Saturday 30 November 2024
Where: Canberra Baptist Church Hall, 11 Currie Crescent, Kingston
Cost (dance): MFS members $20; Non-members $25; Groups and Concession holders $23; Full-time students $15; and under 18s free.
For full details including a link to Google Maps, click here.
Dancers’ Dances
Currently suspended – restart to be advised
Dancers’ Dances are nights for intermediate to experienced dancers, generally with dances from several genres from Bush, Scottish, Irish, Contra, English Country, Scandinavian, Bavarian, Ballroom and others, depending on the callers for the evening.
Usually held to live music, but occasionally may be to recorded music.
Held on specified 2nd Saturdays of the month. Not held in December or January.
Venue: TBA
Time: 7pm to 10.30pm
Cost: MFS members $10 Non-members $12 Groups and Concession holders $11 Full-time students half price and under 18s free.
Kids Bush Dances
To be advised
Where: TBA
When: 2.30 – 4.00 pm Cost: Gold coin donation
Cost: MFS members: $20 Non-members: $25 Groups and Concession holders: $23 Full-time students half price and under 18s free.
Free unlimited hot drinks (tea, coffee) or water / cordial through the evening.
Please also bring a plate of supper to share after the dance, and your own cup if you prefer.
Dancers Dances
See information two sections below.
Christmas Picnic and Dance
BYO everything picnic from 5.30pm, outside on the lawns if the weather is amenable, otherwise inside, followed by a bush dance from 7pm. Dances are walked through, then danced with a caller, to live music. If you are having a Christmas celebration you may consider inviting friends to this dance – contact us for more information.
Live music by the Bush Capital Band
When: Picnic 5.30pm-7.00pm; Dance 7:00pm-10:00pm
Date: Saturday 30 November 2024
Where: Canberra Baptist Church Hall, 11 Currie Crescent, Kingston
Cost (dance): MFS members $20; Non-members $25; Groups and Concession holders $23; Full-time students $15; and under 18s free.
For full details including a link to Google Maps, click here.
Dancers’ Dances
Currently suspended – restart to be advised
Dancers’ Dances are nights for intermediate to experienced dancers, generally with dances from several genres from Bush, Scottish, Irish, Contra, English Country, Scandinavian, Bavarian, Ballroom and others, depending on the callers for the evening.
Usually held to live music, but occasionally may be to recorded music.
Held on specified 2nd Saturdays of the month. Not held in December or January.
Venue: TBA
Time: 7pm to 10.30pm
Cost: MFS members $10 Non-members $12 Groups and Concession holders $11 Full-time students half price and under 18s free.
Kids Bush Dances
To be advised
Where: TBA
When: 2.30 – 4.00 pm Cost: Gold coin donation