Cane Country Squares

07/06/2026

What a great social dance today. We had a surprise visit from 7 Hervey Bay dancers which gave us around 2 1/2 squares. Thank you to all dancers that were able to come.

30/05/2026

Its been a busy week for CCS.

On Tuesday night, we started on split/box circulate & fold. We are definitely in the last 10 movements for this class.

We had some visitors join us on Friday night from Hervey Bay. Herbey bay only dance to recordings. We taught 3 of the new Plus movements - scoot & dodge, 1/4 & 3/4 thru & clover and.

To our dancers we haven't seen in quite a few weeks, we look forward to seeing you back. Maybe this week is the one 🤔

21/05/2026

We have a new Blog post "Heart Dance 2026"
This years Heart Health Fund Raiser was held on Tuesday 19th of May 2026. It was originally scheduled for Sunday 10th of May until we realised it was Mothers Day. $400 was raised to help fund the Heart Support Walking Track.

We had more than enough attending to have two squares dance most of the night and even got in one set for the Plus level dancers.

The hall was decorated and everyone dressed in red or with a heart theme and it goes without saying, Matt was wearing his heart suit. The jacket hung behind him for most of the night but he put it on for a extra few photos.

Dancers bought along small plates to share for supper. Jo L requested the supper contributions, keeping a heart theme, could be treats to make your heart happy, not necessarily heart healthy snacks. The raffle for the night was a huge fruit tray, won by Karen, Ella drew the lucky door prize to go home to Ginna and Jo R was sitting under the white board to pick up the lucky spot prize. As part of our event night, Sandy also read us a humous poem.

You may have noticed a second camera set up on the night with a practice run on the previous Friday. The hope is to make our YouTube videos of theme nights and training more interesting with cuts between different camera angles. It will take a little while to get the hang of new editing software so tonight's videos are not online yet. The Gallery Photos are ready to view at https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/p/photo-gallery-2026.html

Our next event is our AGM and Sunday Social Dance on 7th of June at 42 Totten St. Kepnock Hall. The AGM starts at 9am and the Social Dance starts at 10am.

https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/2026/05/heart-dance-2026.html

Square Dancing Bundaberg

20/05/2026

What a good night with almost three squares in attendance even with some regular dancers away. Thank you all that attended.

We raised $400 for the local team that looks after the walking track.

Did the suit come out, yes it did 😁

19/05/2026

Dance for heart night is here. Should the suit come out 🤔

10/05/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing mums, aunties, grandmas, great aunties, step mums and all the dads who are rocking the mum role! Thank you for everything you do!

04/05/2026

Final night selfie!! That's a wrap for tassie 2026. Ballarat 2027 is the place the be.

04/05/2026

Final night. Some of the bundy crew. Can you guess what our theme is for the 'S' night?

02/05/2026

Day 3 at the national convention. Sharing the last bracket with Qlds very own and my mate Nev McLachlan.

30/04/2026

We have a new Blog post "Easter Bonnet / Mad Hatter nights 2026"
Our Mainstream group had their Easter or Mad Hatter theme night on Tuesday 7th April 2026.

Easter hats were the predominate choice of the night, given we have just returned to dance after Easter. Those that didn't want to make or buy their own mad hats could borrow one from the front table for the night.

Jo L bought in some home made Easter cup cakes for dancers to have with their tea or coffee.

Learners are now at around 40 of the 50 movements into the 2026 Mainstream program. Recordings on the night have become the start of a course list of videos on our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/

If you want to review any Mainstream Movements check our list here. There are 5 movements listed so far but we intend to build this to the cover the full Mainstream level.

Check out Cane Country Squares website photo gallery page for more photos of the Tuesday and Friday theme nights. https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/p/photo-gallery-2026.html

Fridays theme night was on 10/4/26. With quite a few away, we were just short of two squares of Plus alternated with the old Mainstream program.

Towards the end of the night Adrian had a go at dancing the right hand, traditional ladies side. He did an excellent job with quick corrections to the different direction a lady or man turns in some movements.

The Promenade was easy enough but for a first go, a Swing and extra twirls looked a bit a awkward.

Videos from Friday night should be uploaded to our YouTube Channel next week.

Remember our Sunday Social Dance is tomorrow 12/4/26 from 10am at the Kepnock Hall, 42 Totten Street.

No need to dress up. If you are after some Square Dance clothing for other events, Cane Country Squares donated outfits will be available for the morning.

https://canecountrysquares.blogspot.com/2026/04/easter-bonnet-mad-hatter-nights-2026.html

Square Dancing Bundaberg