Regular Activities

 

The Adelaide Colonial dancers hold social and dance training nights at 7:45pm at the Folk Federation Hall on the corner of South Road and August Street, Thebarton on every Wednesday (except in December and January). (Bus stop 5 Main South Rd, Thebarton)

All ages are welcomed. Charge is $5 / night

We have costume nights (third Wednesday of odd numbered months), a Christmas dinner, and costume and hat making training courses. The group also performs at a variety of venues such as parades, festivals, private functions, and community events.

The highlight of the year is our;

ANNUAL GRAND COLONIAL BALL

Past Events

The Adelaide Colonial Dancers have participated in the various community celebrations throughout the state.
For example in 2001 - The aniversary of the year of federation, the Adelaide Colonials performed at over 20 events including Australia Day Parade, federation picnics,and colonial balls.

Some highlights of past activities include :-
Centenary celebrations of Norwood, Payneham and St Peters Councils - March 2003
Australia Day Parade January 26th - every year to 2006
Gawler Food and wine festival 2006
Victoriana Fair Yankallila November 1996
Old Government House October 1996
Proclamation Day December 1996
The Ancestral Fun Feast - Woodside Oval March 1997
Kernewek Lowender - Wallaroo Wharf May 1999
Bi Centenial Exhibition - South Parklands January 1988
Folk Festival
National Folk Festival 1983

Since the inception of the Adelaide Colonial Dancers in 1979, the members have held a Grand Colonial Ball at the St Peters Town Hall which is open to members of the public. Here is an example of the Dance Program of the ball.

Queen's Waltz
Circassian Circle Part 2
Grand March
Colonials Quadrille
Luciens Waltz
Lancers
St Bernards Waltz
Alberts
Military Two
Sir Roger de Coverley

SUPPER

Swing Waltz
Circassian Circle Part 1
La Rinka
Chain Double Quadrille
Evening Three Step
The Tempest
Maxina
First Quadrille
Veleta
Circle Waltz

Colonial Wedding

The marriage of Peter Hunter, a strong supporter of the Adelaide Colonial Dancers, gave the opportunity for the members to celebrate the nuptials in true Colonial style. The marriage vows were heard in St Helen's Park, Prospect under the rotunda and celebrated with a Colonial Ball held at the St Peters Town Hall. The guests attended in costume and danced the various quadrilles and couples dances. The grand march was lead by the newly weds.