Welcome back to dancing in 2026

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It has been a busy week of dancing with all dance levels starting in February, 2026. 

The first group back was the fast track Plus learners on Monday 2nd, Mainstream on Tuesday 3rd, Plus dancing on Friday 6th and A level on Sunday 8th.

Tuesday continued to alternate with 2 squares on the floor for the current learners and 1 square swapping with extra dancers for the completed 2025 program. 

Matt also started teaching the dancers updates to the new 50 movement, Mainstream program.

With a few people still away, Friday Plus level night had almost 2 squares all night, swapping dancers to give everyone some dance time. After one late arrival we got a full 2 squares of Mainstream on the floor.

Friday Nights are still alternating with the old Mainstream program, at least until this years Queensland State Convention at Deception Bay from the 7th - 9th of August 2026.


The 2026 Queensland State Convention website is https://2026qssdc.weebly.com/

Plenty of Cane Country Squares Dancers will be attending, so we will not be dancing in Bundaberg on Friday 7th of August. Early bird pricing is still available if you haven't got your weekend ticket yet.



This coming Friday the 13th is our first theme night of the year. Dress in Black and confuse Matt.

Sunday 15th Cane Country Squares will have a stall at the BRC Move It Expo at the Bundaberg Multiplex from 10am till 1pm.

Our first Event for this year is our Club's 43rd Birthday Dance on Sunday 8th of March from 10am till 12pm.

Remember this will be at the bigger, Kepnock Hall at 42 Totten Street. We hope to see dancers from all groups attending. There will be cake! Dress in our Club colours of Aussie Green and Gold (yellow). 

Square Dance outfits are not required, but if you want to grab yourself some donated attire, we will have plenty on offer on the day.



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