What Chaos was happening in 2021?
6th December 2021
The end of another year at Upbeat Chaos Plus club.
What a year it has been - Dancing, No Dancing, Masks, No Masks, No Suppers and for the final night Supper.
We had a real crowd last night for our Christmas Party/Break-Up Dance. 48 through the doors - 45 dancers - 5 Squares plus a few spares. We did dance the 5 squares early on and then mostly 4 squares after that.
Great to have Elaine there to do a couple of brackets, gave me a chance to have a dance.
Thanks to all our regular dancers, week in, week out, good & bad weather - we appreciate you making the effort each week.
Lots of visitors - If I forget someone, please forgive me - Heather, Barry, Terese, Doug, Wendy, Kim, Terry & Natasha. Also great, to see some our members who have had some illnesses.
I would like to acknowledge a number of our dancers travel quite a distance to get here and it is appreciated by all of us.
Thanks also to Margie, Hazel, Desiree and others who helped out by getting supper ready. Thanks to everyone that brought a plate for supper and you all looked great in your Christmas outfits.
Denice won the $25 members draw jackpot. Denice usually arrives early and helps out.
Thanks to all Members & Visitors who have come along throughout the year, it's you who make our club so successful.
We re-start dancing in the 7th February 2022 - still at Kallangur - there is a new start time - we will start dancing at 7.15pm and finish at 9.15pm. We will be moving back to Deception Bay in March 2022.
Finally, From Rosalie & I, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all. (Pictures HERE)
29th November 2021
Well, the La Niña weather pattern is causing all sorts of rain at the moment.
But we had a really good turn-out last night at UpBeat.
26 dancers plus Faith (not dancing quite yet), we started with 3 squares, but settled to 2 for most of the night.
Dick would have won the members draw, but it will jackpot to $25 for next week.
I will keep drawing next week, until it goes off.
Christmas & Break-Up party next week, please bring a plate.
I will have all sorts of Christmas music - One night a year, all Christmas songs.
See you there.
22nd November 2021
We had just a wonderful time at UpBeat last night. 27 dancers + a non-dancing member in attendance.
We danced 3 squares most of the night. We hadn't seen David & Faith for a little while.
Doug, Wendy, Gail, Bruce, Graham & Sylvia all with us again.
Early in the day, I thought we may have been rained out, but it held off for the dance.
Again, Russell would have won the members draw, but it jackpots again.
Only 2 more dance nights to go. Our last night is 6th of December, please bring a plate and wear your favourite Christmas outfit. There will be tea & coffee. There will be Christmas music.
16th November 2021
Another great night at UpBeat Chaos. 25 dancers in the hall. No masks and the weather was kind to us.
We had Sylvia P. with us and good to have Mary back on the dance floor.
We danced 3 squares for the first few brackets and then 2 for the rest of the night.
Russell would have won the members draw, but it will jackpot for next week.
Maybe I was tired, I don't know, but there were a few more faux pas than usual. Played with Track 2, without a preceding Double Pass Thru - we do get into habits. It's amazing how Slide Thru can still be an issue.
But we will get there. Only 3 more dance nights to go this year. 6th of December is our Christmas party/break-up. Please bring a plate and wear your Christmas outfits.
15th November 2021
Thanks to all the Upbeat club members who helped out with the Society Christmas party last Saturday night. There were 5 squares plus spares in the hall. The majority of those in the hall were from Upbeat Chaos. I think everyone enjoyed the $2 entry fee, they sure did support the raffle. I even mangaed to take home one of the prizes. Great to have Elaine Davis & Alan Evans with me on stage calling. This is the first big Society dance event in the last couple of years to actually go ahead. Wasn't it great to dance without masks, glad the rules changed a few days beforehand. Thanks again everyone.
8th November 2021
Another enjoyable night at UpBeat Chaos. Yes it was my birthday.
28 dancers in the hall. Danced 3 squares for the first half of the night, down to 2 after that. Elaine and Rob joined us again. Elaine called a couple of brackets and joined me for the finale. Susan Y. would have won the members draw, but it jackpots again. Great to have Doug & Wendy with us again , Doug was dancing this time.
Remember, this Saturday we are hosting the Society Christmas party.
The Burpengary Community Hall will be open from 5pm for set-up.
Don't forget those free-standing stage decorations, if you have them. We just need a few.
Plus dancing starts at 7pm, then Mainstream from 7.30pm.
1st November 2021
We had a great time last night. The first thing that happened - NO STORMS.
25 dancers on the floor - we danced 3 squares for the first half of the evening, then back to 2 later on.
Great to have Rob & Elaine with us, and of course I had Elaine on stage for a few calls.
Sad that we now lose Janette & Martin until next year, they'll be down south for a while.
Great to see Russell & Suzie back with us, it's been a little while. Also nice to have Bruce & Gail dancing.
Hazel won the members draw, so it's back to $5 next week.
Elaine & I finished the night sharing a couple of singing calls, the dancers seem to enjoy us working together. Saturday week (13th) we are hosting the Society Christmas party - looking forward to that.
The hall will be open from 6pm for set-up.
25th October 2021
Another evening of unpredictable Qld. weather. Seems we like to have Thunderstorms on Mondays.
Anyway, 16 dancers braved the rain and came dancing.
Danced 2 squares for quite a bit, then a 6 couple rectangle and then 1 square towards the end.
Even though it's Mainstream, we played with All 4 Couples Lead Right from Home and Facing Lines.
Did a few mixed arrangement, Spin Chain & Exchange the Gears.
Even Load the Boat from Tidal Waves didn't phase anybody.
Russell would have won the members draw, but alas, it will jackpot again.
We are hosting the Society Christmas party at Burpengary on Saturday the 13th November.
I have asked club members to bring 1 freestanding decoration for the stage. It's gotta look a bit Christmassy.
Our club Christmas Party and Break-Up is in 6 weeks time. Dress for Christmas and please bring a plate.
We will do Supper that night - the first time since March last year.
18th October 2021
We had some pretty wild weather. I was watching the bureau of meteorolgy website all day.
By late afternoon/early evening the storms had moved to the South.
While I had a couple of apologies, I ultimately decided to go ahead an have a dance night.
In hindsight, maybe I should made a different decision.
There were 14 dancers in the hall, we danced 1 square all night.
Not that it wasn't a load of fun, just not as much of a buzz as usual.
Great to have Rob & Elaine with us, Elaine did a couple of brackets - I even got to dance.
Wendy & Doug from over in the western suburbs joined us - Doug not dancing due to injury.
The members draw did not go off, so it jackpots for next week. Great to see Sheryl in her new badge.
John & Desiree back from their Sunshine Coast holiday.
I look forward to seeing everyone back next week, storms permitting.
11th October 2021
Back to dancing, Qld has reverted to level 3 covid restrictions - masks still required to dance in Brisbane.
What a great night at UpBeat Plus last night. 27 dancers in the hall. We danced 3 squares for the first few brackets, then back to 2 for the rest of the night. It was fabulous to have Bruce & Gail with us. Also Susan Y. back too.
Daryl from Bribie joined us for the first time.
Sheryl has decided to become a member, so her badge is now on order - and of course, she will now be in the members draw. Barry won the members draw last night.
On the down side, Christine & Ross are heading back home across the southern border - we've enjoyed your company and we'll miss you. Safe travels. I had a lot of comments about what a fun night people were having.
A few also mentioned "Shindig" fatigue, obviously why there were some minor faux pas.
Speaking of which, there were a number of us at Gary's Shindig in Gympie over the weekend - a great time was had by all. Thank you all for an enjoyable dance night at Upbeat.
4th October 2021
No dancing due to level 2 covid restrictions
27th September 2021
Another good night of Chaos at Upbeat.
24 dancers through the door, we danced 3 squares for the first few brackets, then 2 for the rest of the night.
The Chaos was probably evenly divided between Caller & Dancers.
Just a couple of "hairy" moments when there was was a little "ad libbing" on both sides of the microphone.
David would have won the members draw , but he was absent.
Good to see Graham back on the dance floor, even if Sue wasn't with him.
Dancers are looking forward to the "Shindig on the Mountain" at Gympie, only just over a week to go.
We'll miss our 4 visitors, Janette, Martin, Christine & Ross as they travel further North, but we'll see them at "The Shindig" at Gympie.
20th September 2021
Another great night at Upbeat. 22 people through the door, we danced 2 squares for all but 2 brackets of the night. Wearing masks does require a bit more energy. Great to have Ron & Hazel back from their travels. Our visiting group still with us, Janette, Martin, Christine & Ross. We did a few Co-ordinates and Spin Chain & Exchange the Gears with Mixed Arrangements, Load the Boat from Tidal Waves and Concentric Diamonds. Chris & Helen bought me a novelty mask (see pics).
13th September 2021
A great night at Upbeat Chaos. A little warmer, Spring is kicking in.
24 dancers in the hall, we danced 2 squares all night.
We enjoyed having our visitors Janette, Martin, Christine this time with her husband Ross.
Apologies from Jan, David & Faith.
Played with R & L Thru & Roll and Peel Off from columns.
Great to see Denice back for the first time this year.
Last week Hazel would have won the members draw, this week Ron would have won it - they are still away.
6th September 2021
Dancing re-starts at UpBeat Chaos
1st night back after a 2 month break. Dancing in masks for the first time. There were 23 dancers in the hall, we danced 2 squares all night. Everybody (including) me was a little rusty, but they all did well. Lots of fun and laughter. We had visitors Christine, Janette & Martin. I hadn't seen them for years - it must have at a National Convention a few years back. 3/4 of the way through the night, my computer screen went black - while I plugged it in, the power supply lead wasn't pushed home, it had been operating on battery for just on 2 hours. I did have a back up, but ended up not needing it. Hazel would have won the $45 members draw, but unfortunately wasn't there.
August 2021
Dancing cancelled due to Covid restrictions.
12th July 2021
Dancing cancelled due to Covid restrictions.
5th July 2021
Dancing cancelled due to Covid restrictions.
28th June 2021
As expected, prior to new restrictions coming in at 1am, it was a night with reduced numbers - thanks to those that came along and made it a great night.
16 dancers through the door, we did dance 2 squares most of the night, albeit with slightly longer breaks.
Worked a bit on Swing Thru & Spread, it went well.
The members draw did not go off, so it will jackpot again.
Finished with 3 singing calls, so dancers could swap in and out.
BE AWARE: WE WILL NOT BE DANCING FOR THE NEXT 2 WEEKS.
Assuming that the current restrictions only last as long as the government is saying - we won't be dancing on the 5th & 12th of July. I will keep you informed.
21st June 2021
Another brilliant night at UpBeat. Started with 2 squares, then 3 and back to 2 for the majority of the night - 24 dancers exactly in the hall, still a few away with various illnesses. Played with Crossfire from different Formations, Relay the Deucey from different Arrangements and Load the Boat from Tidal Waves - dancers did really well. Members draw jackpots to $30 for next week. I'm so enjoying calling for these dancers.
Yes, I make the odd mistake - but they forgive me, we all laugh and move on.
14th June 2021
I really enjoyed last night and it seemed the dancers did too. We had 25 dancers in the hall.
Started with 3 squares but settled down to 2 for most of the night.
We did a couple of mini workshops on a few movements from non-standard arrangements.
Sometimes you just gotta stop and walk it through. The members draw is still building, $25 next week.
Gloria is our newest member, she has her shiny new badge.
Finished the night with requests for Beautiful Noise & Black Velvet.
7th June 2021
Another Upbeat night of Chaos. The nights are getting chilly here in Qld.
21 dancers in the hall, we danced 2 squares all night.
Played with Relay the Deucey from a number of different arrangements, I thought the dancers did well.
The members draw jackpots again, it's gonna be $20 next week.
Check the notice board for upcoming dances & festivals. Currently there is info for our State Convention, The Shindig, next years National in Goulburn, Plus & A weekend at Logan and the ARDA dance at Logan.
Plenty to do if you are looking.
31st May 2021
An enjoyable night, even with my few faux pas. Betty brought a friend from her village to watch what we do.
29 dancers through the doors, started with 3 squares and finished the night with 2.
Great to see Graham and Sue, they've been away for a while.
The members draw did not go off, so it jackpots again.
24th May 2021
Well, even the highway traffic conspired against us last night and blocked the Bruce Highway. We had 22 people in the hall, 23 if you count the lady that just stopped by for a while to watch. We did dance 2 squares all night up until the last bracket. I find some of the moves that give us the most trouble, are some of the Mainstream moves like Partner Trade and Cross Fold, as they are part of some of the Plus moves. Great to have Margie & Freda with us, they are both catching up on the fly and doing well. The members draw did not go off and so it will jackpot for next week. Thank you to all the dancers who make the club the fun & friendly place it is.
17th May 2021
Well, numbers were a bit down tonight, still lots of fun. 20 people in the hall, we danced 2 squares most of the night. At one stage we hade 6 couple wanting to dance - so a Rectangle is what we did.
See the video in the other post from last night. Great to see Helen & Chris wearing their new badges. Also good to see Pat & Lawrie for the first time since Covid. We are still workshopping different formations for Crossfire.
John won the members draw.
10th May 2021
Another good night at UpBeat Chaos.
25 dancers through the door, started with 3 squares, but reverted to 2 as the night went on.
Great to have a couple of our travellers back with us.
Did a couple of impromtu walk thrus in the breaks to clarify a couple of movements.
Di won the members draw.
The request for the last bracket of Singers was "do some fast ones".
Everyone enjoyed them.
3rd May 2021
What a great night, first night in the new hall at Kallangur. See pics HERE
28 people through the door, we danced 3 squares most of the night.
Wonderful to have Karen & Richard back on the dance floor.
Also great to have Kim & Terry from Willowbank with us.
Helen & Chris from Ipswich have decided to become club members and will have their new badges soon.
Ron & Hazel also back after recent illness.
We did a short walk thru & teach on Crossfire from a few of the more common formations.
Barry won the members draw. Awesome night!!!
26th April 2021
Bit of a slow night at Upbeat Chaos last night, mostly I think due to the Anzac Day Public Holiday.
18 dancers in the door. Great to have Rob & Elaine Davis with us.
Of course, we had Elaine on stage for a call.
I will be happy to have our travelers back and some of our sick parade back o the dance floor.
We finished a little early.
We did play with a few of the moves from different arrangements, I thought the dancers did really well.
Sharon won the members draw. This was our last night for 2021 in the Deception Bay hall.
Next week - the 3rd of May (Yes, another Public Holiday) we will be in our new hall at Kallangur. See you there.
19th April 2021
Another good night at Upbeat. 21 people through the door, we danced 2 squares all night. A few dancers away due to illness & holidays. Debuted our new portable noticeboard for when we move to Kallangur in 2 weeks.
Tried out a few new songs, got some really good feedback from some of the dancers.
Marty won the members draw, it's back to $5 next week.
Yes, we are dancing on the Anzac Day public holiday next Monday.
We'd love to see you there. Next week is our last week in the Deception Bay hall, at least until 2022.
12th April 2021
Dancing cancelled due to 14 day Covid restrictions.
5th April 2021
Dancing cancelled due to 14 day Covid restrictions.
29th March 2021
Dancing cancelled due to Government initiated 3 day Covid lockdown.
24th March 2021
Our Club is on the move due to renovations at the Deception Bay hall.
It's looks like the hall will be ready to use again in 2022.
Our last night in the current hall at Deception Bay is the 26th April 2021
Our first night in the new hall at Kallangur is the 3rd May 2021
22nd March 2021
Dancing cancelled due to major rain event.
15th March 2021
I wondered how the night would be, quite a bit of rain around.
23 dancers arrived for a slightly cooler evening - we danced 2 squares all night.
Great to have Helen H. from Toowoomba with us.
Silly me brought the Money Tin and Books from my other club, had to improvise, thanks Betty.
No members draw this week, but it will jackpot.
Played with Peel Off from columns and Mixed Sex Spin Chain movements and 1/2 sashayed Co-ordinate - all went reasonably well.
Club has agreed that we will run the Society Christmas party this year - well, we didn't get to do it last year due to the pandemic.
8th March 2021
Dark clouds threatening, also quite hot & humid. 25 dancers through the door.
We did dance 3 squares a couple of times, but mostly 2.
A few different Arrangements for The Spin Chain movements and different Formations for Load the Boat and Crossfire. Dancers handling it quite well.
Margaret won the members draw again. Society AGM & dance on this Sunday.
The dance starts at 1pm, the AGM from 2.30pm, dancing after if time permits.
1st March 2021
Another very warm night at UpBeat. Didn't Autumn start today?
22 dancers through the door, we danced 2 squares all night.
Worked on Load the Boat from Tidal waves and The Spin Chain movements (all 3) from several different arrangements. All learning well. Must admit my mind was wandering, my resolves were sometimes out.
Russell and Suzie were back.
Good to have Helen & Chris from Ipswich with us again.
Linda won the members draw.
Sunday week (14th March) is the Society AGM , and we are hosting.
Remember to bring your own refreshments.
The dance starts at 1pm, the AGM from 2.30pm, dancing after if time permits.
22nd February 2021
How hot was it last night? Still we had a great night at UpBeat.
22 people through the door, we danced 2 squares all night.
Plenty on the sick parade, hopefully they'll be back next week.
Great to have Elaine & Rob with us, of course, Elaine had a call. They brought Freda from Bribie with them.
Annette was with us, selling some 2nd hand square dance apparel.
We did a pretty good workshop on Crossfire over a couple of brackets.
We used 4 different Formations & 4 different Arrangements.
Margaret won the members draw of $10. Finished 15 minutes early due to the heat.
Don't forget, we are hosting the Society AGM on the 14th March.
15th February 2021
The dancers are having a ball. Numbers were down a little last night due to a number of medical issues. 20 people through the doors, we danced 2 squares all night. Played with an Assymetrical Dixie Grand routine. Starting to use some movements from different arrangements. Susan Y. would have won the members draw, but...... she wasn't there, it will jackpot.
8th February 2021
Another great night of Chaos at Upbeat.
26 dancers through the doors, started with 3 squares but danced 2 most of the night. Jim won the members draw.
It was warm, but there is a nice sea breeze at the Bay.
1st February 2021
What a great first night, post Covid. 31 dancers in the hall, all having a great time.
We danced 3 squares most of the night. We were all (including me) a little rusty.
Everyone was so gald to be back, the hall didn't stop buzzing all night. Terese won the members draw.
Awesome to have Chris & Helen from Ipswich with us.
We welcome a new member to the club and the area, Sue Mackley.
See pictures of this night HERE
The end of another year at Upbeat Chaos Plus club.
What a year it has been - Dancing, No Dancing, Masks, No Masks, No Suppers and for the final night Supper.
We had a real crowd last night for our Christmas Party/Break-Up Dance. 48 through the doors - 45 dancers - 5 Squares plus a few spares. We did dance the 5 squares early on and then mostly 4 squares after that.
Great to have Elaine there to do a couple of brackets, gave me a chance to have a dance.
Thanks to all our regular dancers, week in, week out, good & bad weather - we appreciate you making the effort each week.
Lots of visitors - If I forget someone, please forgive me - Heather, Barry, Terese, Doug, Wendy, Kim, Terry & Natasha. Also great, to see some our members who have had some illnesses.
I would like to acknowledge a number of our dancers travel quite a distance to get here and it is appreciated by all of us.
Thanks also to Margie, Hazel, Desiree and others who helped out by getting supper ready. Thanks to everyone that brought a plate for supper and you all looked great in your Christmas outfits.
Denice won the $25 members draw jackpot. Denice usually arrives early and helps out.
Thanks to all Members & Visitors who have come along throughout the year, it's you who make our club so successful.
We re-start dancing in the 7th February 2022 - still at Kallangur - there is a new start time - we will start dancing at 7.15pm and finish at 9.15pm. We will be moving back to Deception Bay in March 2022.
Finally, From Rosalie & I, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all. (Pictures HERE)
29th November 2021
Well, the La Niña weather pattern is causing all sorts of rain at the moment.
But we had a really good turn-out last night at UpBeat.
26 dancers plus Faith (not dancing quite yet), we started with 3 squares, but settled to 2 for most of the night.
Dick would have won the members draw, but it will jackpot to $25 for next week.
I will keep drawing next week, until it goes off.
Christmas & Break-Up party next week, please bring a plate.
I will have all sorts of Christmas music - One night a year, all Christmas songs.
See you there.
22nd November 2021
We had just a wonderful time at UpBeat last night. 27 dancers + a non-dancing member in attendance.
We danced 3 squares most of the night. We hadn't seen David & Faith for a little while.
Doug, Wendy, Gail, Bruce, Graham & Sylvia all with us again.
Early in the day, I thought we may have been rained out, but it held off for the dance.
Again, Russell would have won the members draw, but it jackpots again.
Only 2 more dance nights to go. Our last night is 6th of December, please bring a plate and wear your favourite Christmas outfit. There will be tea & coffee. There will be Christmas music.
16th November 2021
Another great night at UpBeat Chaos. 25 dancers in the hall. No masks and the weather was kind to us.
We had Sylvia P. with us and good to have Mary back on the dance floor.
We danced 3 squares for the first few brackets and then 2 for the rest of the night.
Russell would have won the members draw, but it will jackpot for next week.
Maybe I was tired, I don't know, but there were a few more faux pas than usual. Played with Track 2, without a preceding Double Pass Thru - we do get into habits. It's amazing how Slide Thru can still be an issue.
But we will get there. Only 3 more dance nights to go this year. 6th of December is our Christmas party/break-up. Please bring a plate and wear your Christmas outfits.
15th November 2021
Thanks to all the Upbeat club members who helped out with the Society Christmas party last Saturday night. There were 5 squares plus spares in the hall. The majority of those in the hall were from Upbeat Chaos. I think everyone enjoyed the $2 entry fee, they sure did support the raffle. I even mangaed to take home one of the prizes. Great to have Elaine Davis & Alan Evans with me on stage calling. This is the first big Society dance event in the last couple of years to actually go ahead. Wasn't it great to dance without masks, glad the rules changed a few days beforehand. Thanks again everyone.
8th November 2021
Another enjoyable night at UpBeat Chaos. Yes it was my birthday.
28 dancers in the hall. Danced 3 squares for the first half of the night, down to 2 after that. Elaine and Rob joined us again. Elaine called a couple of brackets and joined me for the finale. Susan Y. would have won the members draw, but it jackpots again. Great to have Doug & Wendy with us again , Doug was dancing this time.
Remember, this Saturday we are hosting the Society Christmas party.
The Burpengary Community Hall will be open from 5pm for set-up.
Don't forget those free-standing stage decorations, if you have them. We just need a few.
Plus dancing starts at 7pm, then Mainstream from 7.30pm.
1st November 2021
We had a great time last night. The first thing that happened - NO STORMS.
25 dancers on the floor - we danced 3 squares for the first half of the evening, then back to 2 later on.
Great to have Rob & Elaine with us, and of course I had Elaine on stage for a few calls.
Sad that we now lose Janette & Martin until next year, they'll be down south for a while.
Great to see Russell & Suzie back with us, it's been a little while. Also nice to have Bruce & Gail dancing.
Hazel won the members draw, so it's back to $5 next week.
Elaine & I finished the night sharing a couple of singing calls, the dancers seem to enjoy us working together. Saturday week (13th) we are hosting the Society Christmas party - looking forward to that.
The hall will be open from 6pm for set-up.
25th October 2021
Another evening of unpredictable Qld. weather. Seems we like to have Thunderstorms on Mondays.
Anyway, 16 dancers braved the rain and came dancing.
Danced 2 squares for quite a bit, then a 6 couple rectangle and then 1 square towards the end.
Even though it's Mainstream, we played with All 4 Couples Lead Right from Home and Facing Lines.
Did a few mixed arrangement, Spin Chain & Exchange the Gears.
Even Load the Boat from Tidal Waves didn't phase anybody.
Russell would have won the members draw, but alas, it will jackpot again.
We are hosting the Society Christmas party at Burpengary on Saturday the 13th November.
I have asked club members to bring 1 freestanding decoration for the stage. It's gotta look a bit Christmassy.
Our club Christmas Party and Break-Up is in 6 weeks time. Dress for Christmas and please bring a plate.
We will do Supper that night - the first time since March last year.
18th October 2021
We had some pretty wild weather. I was watching the bureau of meteorolgy website all day.
By late afternoon/early evening the storms had moved to the South.
While I had a couple of apologies, I ultimately decided to go ahead an have a dance night.
In hindsight, maybe I should made a different decision.
There were 14 dancers in the hall, we danced 1 square all night.
Not that it wasn't a load of fun, just not as much of a buzz as usual.
Great to have Rob & Elaine with us, Elaine did a couple of brackets - I even got to dance.
Wendy & Doug from over in the western suburbs joined us - Doug not dancing due to injury.
The members draw did not go off, so it jackpots for next week. Great to see Sheryl in her new badge.
John & Desiree back from their Sunshine Coast holiday.
I look forward to seeing everyone back next week, storms permitting.
11th October 2021
Back to dancing, Qld has reverted to level 3 covid restrictions - masks still required to dance in Brisbane.
What a great night at UpBeat Plus last night. 27 dancers in the hall. We danced 3 squares for the first few brackets, then back to 2 for the rest of the night. It was fabulous to have Bruce & Gail with us. Also Susan Y. back too.
Daryl from Bribie joined us for the first time.
Sheryl has decided to become a member, so her badge is now on order - and of course, she will now be in the members draw. Barry won the members draw last night.
On the down side, Christine & Ross are heading back home across the southern border - we've enjoyed your company and we'll miss you. Safe travels. I had a lot of comments about what a fun night people were having.
A few also mentioned "Shindig" fatigue, obviously why there were some minor faux pas.
Speaking of which, there were a number of us at Gary's Shindig in Gympie over the weekend - a great time was had by all. Thank you all for an enjoyable dance night at Upbeat.
4th October 2021
No dancing due to level 2 covid restrictions
27th September 2021
Another good night of Chaos at Upbeat.
24 dancers through the door, we danced 3 squares for the first few brackets, then 2 for the rest of the night.
The Chaos was probably evenly divided between Caller & Dancers.
Just a couple of "hairy" moments when there was was a little "ad libbing" on both sides of the microphone.
David would have won the members draw , but he was absent.
Good to see Graham back on the dance floor, even if Sue wasn't with him.
Dancers are looking forward to the "Shindig on the Mountain" at Gympie, only just over a week to go.
We'll miss our 4 visitors, Janette, Martin, Christine & Ross as they travel further North, but we'll see them at "The Shindig" at Gympie.
20th September 2021
Another great night at Upbeat. 22 people through the door, we danced 2 squares for all but 2 brackets of the night. Wearing masks does require a bit more energy. Great to have Ron & Hazel back from their travels. Our visiting group still with us, Janette, Martin, Christine & Ross. We did a few Co-ordinates and Spin Chain & Exchange the Gears with Mixed Arrangements, Load the Boat from Tidal Waves and Concentric Diamonds. Chris & Helen bought me a novelty mask (see pics).
13th September 2021
A great night at Upbeat Chaos. A little warmer, Spring is kicking in.
24 dancers in the hall, we danced 2 squares all night.
We enjoyed having our visitors Janette, Martin, Christine this time with her husband Ross.
Apologies from Jan, David & Faith.
Played with R & L Thru & Roll and Peel Off from columns.
Great to see Denice back for the first time this year.
Last week Hazel would have won the members draw, this week Ron would have won it - they are still away.
6th September 2021
Dancing re-starts at UpBeat Chaos
1st night back after a 2 month break. Dancing in masks for the first time. There were 23 dancers in the hall, we danced 2 squares all night. Everybody (including) me was a little rusty, but they all did well. Lots of fun and laughter. We had visitors Christine, Janette & Martin. I hadn't seen them for years - it must have at a National Convention a few years back. 3/4 of the way through the night, my computer screen went black - while I plugged it in, the power supply lead wasn't pushed home, it had been operating on battery for just on 2 hours. I did have a back up, but ended up not needing it. Hazel would have won the $45 members draw, but unfortunately wasn't there.
August 2021
Dancing cancelled due to Covid restrictions.
12th July 2021
Dancing cancelled due to Covid restrictions.
5th July 2021
Dancing cancelled due to Covid restrictions.
28th June 2021
As expected, prior to new restrictions coming in at 1am, it was a night with reduced numbers - thanks to those that came along and made it a great night.
16 dancers through the door, we did dance 2 squares most of the night, albeit with slightly longer breaks.
Worked a bit on Swing Thru & Spread, it went well.
The members draw did not go off, so it will jackpot again.
Finished with 3 singing calls, so dancers could swap in and out.
BE AWARE: WE WILL NOT BE DANCING FOR THE NEXT 2 WEEKS.
Assuming that the current restrictions only last as long as the government is saying - we won't be dancing on the 5th & 12th of July. I will keep you informed.
21st June 2021
Another brilliant night at UpBeat. Started with 2 squares, then 3 and back to 2 for the majority of the night - 24 dancers exactly in the hall, still a few away with various illnesses. Played with Crossfire from different Formations, Relay the Deucey from different Arrangements and Load the Boat from Tidal Waves - dancers did really well. Members draw jackpots to $30 for next week. I'm so enjoying calling for these dancers.
Yes, I make the odd mistake - but they forgive me, we all laugh and move on.
14th June 2021
I really enjoyed last night and it seemed the dancers did too. We had 25 dancers in the hall.
Started with 3 squares but settled down to 2 for most of the night.
We did a couple of mini workshops on a few movements from non-standard arrangements.
Sometimes you just gotta stop and walk it through. The members draw is still building, $25 next week.
Gloria is our newest member, she has her shiny new badge.
Finished the night with requests for Beautiful Noise & Black Velvet.
7th June 2021
Another Upbeat night of Chaos. The nights are getting chilly here in Qld.
21 dancers in the hall, we danced 2 squares all night.
Played with Relay the Deucey from a number of different arrangements, I thought the dancers did well.
The members draw jackpots again, it's gonna be $20 next week.
Check the notice board for upcoming dances & festivals. Currently there is info for our State Convention, The Shindig, next years National in Goulburn, Plus & A weekend at Logan and the ARDA dance at Logan.
Plenty to do if you are looking.
31st May 2021
An enjoyable night, even with my few faux pas. Betty brought a friend from her village to watch what we do.
29 dancers through the doors, started with 3 squares and finished the night with 2.
Great to see Graham and Sue, they've been away for a while.
The members draw did not go off, so it jackpots again.
24th May 2021
Well, even the highway traffic conspired against us last night and blocked the Bruce Highway. We had 22 people in the hall, 23 if you count the lady that just stopped by for a while to watch. We did dance 2 squares all night up until the last bracket. I find some of the moves that give us the most trouble, are some of the Mainstream moves like Partner Trade and Cross Fold, as they are part of some of the Plus moves. Great to have Margie & Freda with us, they are both catching up on the fly and doing well. The members draw did not go off and so it will jackpot for next week. Thank you to all the dancers who make the club the fun & friendly place it is.
17th May 2021
Well, numbers were a bit down tonight, still lots of fun. 20 people in the hall, we danced 2 squares most of the night. At one stage we hade 6 couple wanting to dance - so a Rectangle is what we did.
See the video in the other post from last night. Great to see Helen & Chris wearing their new badges. Also good to see Pat & Lawrie for the first time since Covid. We are still workshopping different formations for Crossfire.
John won the members draw.
10th May 2021
Another good night at UpBeat Chaos.
25 dancers through the door, started with 3 squares, but reverted to 2 as the night went on.
Great to have a couple of our travellers back with us.
Did a couple of impromtu walk thrus in the breaks to clarify a couple of movements.
Di won the members draw.
The request for the last bracket of Singers was "do some fast ones".
Everyone enjoyed them.
3rd May 2021
What a great night, first night in the new hall at Kallangur. See pics HERE
28 people through the door, we danced 3 squares most of the night.
Wonderful to have Karen & Richard back on the dance floor.
Also great to have Kim & Terry from Willowbank with us.
Helen & Chris from Ipswich have decided to become club members and will have their new badges soon.
Ron & Hazel also back after recent illness.
We did a short walk thru & teach on Crossfire from a few of the more common formations.
Barry won the members draw. Awesome night!!!
26th April 2021
Bit of a slow night at Upbeat Chaos last night, mostly I think due to the Anzac Day Public Holiday.
18 dancers in the door. Great to have Rob & Elaine Davis with us.
Of course, we had Elaine on stage for a call.
I will be happy to have our travelers back and some of our sick parade back o the dance floor.
We finished a little early.
We did play with a few of the moves from different arrangements, I thought the dancers did really well.
Sharon won the members draw. This was our last night for 2021 in the Deception Bay hall.
Next week - the 3rd of May (Yes, another Public Holiday) we will be in our new hall at Kallangur. See you there.
19th April 2021
Another good night at Upbeat. 21 people through the door, we danced 2 squares all night. A few dancers away due to illness & holidays. Debuted our new portable noticeboard for when we move to Kallangur in 2 weeks.
Tried out a few new songs, got some really good feedback from some of the dancers.
Marty won the members draw, it's back to $5 next week.
Yes, we are dancing on the Anzac Day public holiday next Monday.
We'd love to see you there. Next week is our last week in the Deception Bay hall, at least until 2022.
12th April 2021
Dancing cancelled due to 14 day Covid restrictions.
5th April 2021
Dancing cancelled due to 14 day Covid restrictions.
29th March 2021
Dancing cancelled due to Government initiated 3 day Covid lockdown.
24th March 2021
Our Club is on the move due to renovations at the Deception Bay hall.
It's looks like the hall will be ready to use again in 2022.
Our last night in the current hall at Deception Bay is the 26th April 2021
Our first night in the new hall at Kallangur is the 3rd May 2021
22nd March 2021
Dancing cancelled due to major rain event.
15th March 2021
I wondered how the night would be, quite a bit of rain around.
23 dancers arrived for a slightly cooler evening - we danced 2 squares all night.
Great to have Helen H. from Toowoomba with us.
Silly me brought the Money Tin and Books from my other club, had to improvise, thanks Betty.
No members draw this week, but it will jackpot.
Played with Peel Off from columns and Mixed Sex Spin Chain movements and 1/2 sashayed Co-ordinate - all went reasonably well.
Club has agreed that we will run the Society Christmas party this year - well, we didn't get to do it last year due to the pandemic.
8th March 2021
Dark clouds threatening, also quite hot & humid. 25 dancers through the door.
We did dance 3 squares a couple of times, but mostly 2.
A few different Arrangements for The Spin Chain movements and different Formations for Load the Boat and Crossfire. Dancers handling it quite well.
Margaret won the members draw again. Society AGM & dance on this Sunday.
The dance starts at 1pm, the AGM from 2.30pm, dancing after if time permits.
1st March 2021
Another very warm night at UpBeat. Didn't Autumn start today?
22 dancers through the door, we danced 2 squares all night.
Worked on Load the Boat from Tidal waves and The Spin Chain movements (all 3) from several different arrangements. All learning well. Must admit my mind was wandering, my resolves were sometimes out.
Russell and Suzie were back.
Good to have Helen & Chris from Ipswich with us again.
Linda won the members draw.
Sunday week (14th March) is the Society AGM , and we are hosting.
Remember to bring your own refreshments.
The dance starts at 1pm, the AGM from 2.30pm, dancing after if time permits.
22nd February 2021
How hot was it last night? Still we had a great night at UpBeat.
22 people through the door, we danced 2 squares all night.
Plenty on the sick parade, hopefully they'll be back next week.
Great to have Elaine & Rob with us, of course, Elaine had a call. They brought Freda from Bribie with them.
Annette was with us, selling some 2nd hand square dance apparel.
We did a pretty good workshop on Crossfire over a couple of brackets.
We used 4 different Formations & 4 different Arrangements.
Margaret won the members draw of $10. Finished 15 minutes early due to the heat.
Don't forget, we are hosting the Society AGM on the 14th March.
15th February 2021
The dancers are having a ball. Numbers were down a little last night due to a number of medical issues. 20 people through the doors, we danced 2 squares all night. Played with an Assymetrical Dixie Grand routine. Starting to use some movements from different arrangements. Susan Y. would have won the members draw, but...... she wasn't there, it will jackpot.
8th February 2021
Another great night of Chaos at Upbeat.
26 dancers through the doors, started with 3 squares but danced 2 most of the night. Jim won the members draw.
It was warm, but there is a nice sea breeze at the Bay.
1st February 2021
What a great first night, post Covid. 31 dancers in the hall, all having a great time.
We danced 3 squares most of the night. We were all (including me) a little rusty.
Everyone was so gald to be back, the hall didn't stop buzzing all night. Terese won the members draw.
Awesome to have Chris & Helen from Ipswich with us.
We welcome a new member to the club and the area, Sue Mackley.
See pictures of this night HERE