What Chaos was happening in 2022?
5th December 2022
Absolutely wonderful night at UpBeat Chaos last night. There was just over a square of apologies for various reasons. We still had 32 dancers in the hall - we danced 3 squares for the whole night (I think). Lots of Christmas music (some by request), lots of great Christmas outfits and Christmas decorations. Thanks to everyone that brought a plate, there was a lot of food. Thank you to all who brought a donation for the raffle. Desiree won the members draw. We finished the night a little early so we could have supper, but we ended up staying a little late too, everyone was having a great time chatting.
There will be pictures to come HERE. Return to dancing is the 6th February 2023
28th November 2022
After a week off last week, it was great to get back to dancing. 22 dancers in the hall - we danced 2 squares for all but 1 bracket. I'm sure the weather bureaus alarming forecast, did not help numbers, according to them it was gonna Storm, Hail and be damaging winds, none of which really occurred - maybe a drop or 2 of rain.
Elaine did a couple of brackets for me while I danced.
The members draw would have been won by Marty, but we haven't seen him for a while.
Next week is the final dance night for the year - dress in whatever Christmas dress you like, please bring a plate. Should be a fun night with lots of Christmas carols. There will be raffle prizes.
14th November 2022
Such a great night at UpBeat. 30 dancers in the hall - we danced 3 squares for the majority of the night.
It was good to have Lorraine K. with us, Helen won the members draw.
Elaine did a couple of brackets for us - thanks Elaine.
Elaine also brought some clothes to sell, quite a bit sold quickly. No dancing next week on the 21st.
Then we have 2 more dance nights to finish the year (28th Nov. & 5th Dec.)
7th November 2022
Had a great time last night. 29 dancers in the hall. We started and finished with 3 squares on the floor. Elaine did a couple of brackets as well, while I had a dance.
Betty won the members draw - she said it was the first time in the 19 years she has been dancing at the club.
Elaine gave me a birthday card and had everyone sang the song - thanks folks.
3 more dance nights this year (14th, 28th November and 5th December), we are not dancing on the 21st November. Christmas party on the last night - Christmas dress, Bring a Plate and a small raffle prize to donate, if you wish.
31st October 2022
Another fun night at UpBeat Chaos. I think it may have been more fun because the dancers were laughing at my poor attempts to resolve the squares. I was just having one of those nights.
Being the 31st of October, I tried out a few Halloween songs.
We had 24 dancers exactly in the hall - so we did dance 3 squares for the first few brackets, down to 2 later on.
Di took home the members draw, it will reset for next week.
Remember there is no dancing on the 21st November - the hall is being used by the Deception Bay Neighbourhood Centre all Day and Evening.
We will then have our last 2 nights of the year on the 28th November and 5th December.
If you wish to, please bring a plate on the 5th December, dress Chrismassy and if you would like to - donate a raffle prize. Only something small and only if you really want to.
24th October 2022
And they just kept coming - terrific night at Upbeat Chaos. 28 dancers in the hall - we did dance 3 sets for at least the first half of the night. If you weren't there, you missed a great night. Still there were a few apologies.
Elaine did a couple of brackets, I did enjoy dancing them.
Denice missed out on the Members draw, but it will jackpot for next week.
6 weeks until our Christmas Party & Break Up on the 5th of December. Please bring a Plate.
Don't forget - NO DANCING on the 21st November - hall is unavailable.
17th October 2022
Had a good time last night at Upbeat. 24 dancers in the hall - but we did only dance 2 squares all night - it gave everyone a chance to socialise as much as possible. Quite a number of apologies still.
Great to see Hazel with us (not dancing yet though) and sorry to see Betty not feeling well, but she still was there to do the door - what a Trooper. Mayet won the members draw - so it will reset.
I thoroughtly enjoyed the whole dance, did some "Oldie" tunes from my early days as a caller.
10th October 2022
What a night at UpBeat. Plenty of friendly banter and laughter between the stage and the dance floor.
18 dancers in the hall - 2 squares most of the night. Quite a few apologies for various reasons.
Glenys won the members draw.
Many of the members were up at Gympie for Gary's Shindig last weekend - we had a great time.
Only 7 more dance night this year - we are are having a night off on the 21st of Nov. as the hall is unavailable.
Our Christmas Party & Break-up is the 5th December. Party night, bring a plate, there will be a raffle.
3rd October 2022
Another good night at UpBeat Chaos. 26 dancers in the hall. We started with 3 squares, but down to 2 later on.
As always, good to have Ena H. visiting with us. We also had Elaine calling a couple of brackets.
Really good to have Bill & Joan with us and Joan managed to jag the members draw. It will reset for next week. Many members looking forward to the Shindig this coming weekend.
26th September 2022
Great to have a full floor at Upbeat. 25 dancers in the hall - we danced 3 squares for the first half of the evening. Good to have Chris & Helen with us, they only arrived back from Europe early Monday morning.
Also good to see Denice back after her recent cruise. Barry was also back after recent illness.
I do enjoy having Elaine & Rob with us, because I get to have a dance or 2.
Still a few away on holidays and recovering from illness, we hope you are back with us soon.
Jim won the members draw, so it will reset for next week.
Not long now until the Shindig with Gary Petersen, I know quite a few from the club are going.
I will be there on the Saturday.
19th September 2022
It was great night at Upbeat. Just as many apologies as there were dancers in the hall.
15 dancers were there, so it was 1 square all night.
Good to have Glenys (and her grand daughter) with us - Les was there as well.
And ..... because it is school holidays, Natasha was with us too.
There were a few song requests and Daryl won the members draw. Maybe we'll get back to regular numbers soon.
Being the Queens' funeral day, didn't help numbers either.
12th September 2022
Another good night at Upbeat Chaos. 20 dancers in the hall - we danced 2 squares for all but 1 bracket. Great to Kim & Terry with us. Good also to have Jim, Sharyn, Freda & Daryl back after their bout with covid. We hope to see Margie & Denise back soon after their illnesses. Good luck to all our travellers, we miss you. Chris would have won the members draw, but they are in Zurich right now - the jackpot will be $20 next week. We all enjoyed Elaine's calling - great to have Rob & Elaine along - it gives me the chance to dance.
See you all next week. Not that long now until Gary's Shindig at Gympie.
5th September 2022
Numbers well down this week - 15 dancers in the hall - we danced 1 square all night. Played with as little 6 couple rectangle dancing. The Members draw will jackpot.
29th August 2022
Well, what a night at UpBeat, the Chaos was evident. We have quite a few members who are either off with Covid or isolating because a family member has covid or other respitory viruses. Also other members on different sick lists.
Good thing we had a lot of visitors last night - Ross, Christine, Martin, Jeannette, Rick & Carol - All here after attending the Weekend at Hervey Bay. Great also, to have Sylvia, Kim & Terry with us. Ron & Hazel also back after an extended absence.
We still had 21 dancers in the hall and we danced 2 squares all night except for the last bracket.
Michael F. would have taken home the members draw - but alas - Covid.
Elaine & I finished the night with a duet. I knew something was going on, but not what it was.
Elaine decided she needed to be a little taller to call with me - she found these boots on the weekend.
Poor girl could barely stand up in them - and I'm not sure that she didn't get a nose bleed being up so high.
Callers are such Introverts.
22nd August 2022
No dancing, a few dancers have tested positive to covid and we are being very cautious
15th August 2022
It was a good night at UpBeat Chaos. 22 dancers in the hall, so we danced 2 squares all night
Great to have Elaine calling with us regularly, I get to have a couple of dances.
For the first time this year we had Gloria with us, claims she was rusty, but did fine.
Margaret F. won the members draw, so it will reset for next week.
Weather should start warming up in the next few weeks.
Best wishes to all those on the sick list, hope you're back with us soon.
8th August 2022
Another fun night at Upbeat. 26 dancers in the hall - we did dance 3 squares for the first few brackets.
Great to have Rob & Elaine with us again.
Obviously, Elaine did some calling, she certainly has some interesting choreo.
We also did our latest duet "It takes 2". Great to see Kim & Terry back from their recent overseas holiday. Unfortunately we now say farewell to Chris and Helen as they prepare for their latest overseas adventure.
David P. would have won the Members Draw, but it will jackpot for next week.
Great to see Upbeat Chaos well represented at the 39th State Convention - see picture for our banner.
Good to hear that those on the "Sick & Injured" list are recovering well, we look forward to seeing you on the dance floor again soon.
1st August 2022
Another great night at UpBeat Chaos. Sometimes there's Chaos, but it's always fun.
21 dancers in the hall, we danced 2 squares all night, Great to see Marty with us again.
We did play with a few left handed movements and really happy with the results. J
ohn won the members draw. It will reset to $5 next week.
Speaking of next week, we are definately dancing, maybe we'll get a visitor or 2 after the convention.
Thanks to Helen & Chris who will carry the club banner in the parade at the 39th State Convention on Saturday night. I look forward to seeing many of you there.
25th July 2022
Having a great time on Mondays at UpBeat.
28 Dancers in the hall - we did dance 3 squares for the majority of the night.
Great to see Sylvia back with us after her travels and she brought visitors Rick & Carol.
They're from down south, I hadn't seen them since the last Rockhampton State Convention.
Elaine again called a couple of brackets, allowing me to have a dance.
Gloria wasn't there, so she didn't win the members draw.
We wish all our other members on the Sick List all our best for a speedy recovery
18th July 2022
Another good night at UpBeat. 25 dancers in the hall - we did dance 3 squares for about the first half of the night. Had another couple of dances while Elaine called - a few interesting pieces of choreo from Elaine - makes you think. Peel the Top from Mini T-Bones to a Diamond was one of them. Members draw did not go off, it will jackpot. Only a couple of weeks (or so) until the State Convention at Buderim - Registrations & Programme looking good.
11th July 2022
Another awesome night at Upbeat Chaos.
25 dancers in the hall, we did dance 3 sets for the first few brackets, back to 2 after that.
Still a number of us on the sick list, we hope you are recovering well and will be back with us soon, we miss you.
Great to have Grace & Kay with us again, thank you for coming.
I'm enjoying having Rob & Elaine with us recently, I get to dance while Elaine is having a couple of calls.
Helen won the members draw again, I promise that all of your names are in there.
Thanks to John & Desiree for volunteering to carry the club banner in the parade at the upcoming State Convention, only 3 1/2 weeks to go. Last but not least, thankyou dancers - you are what make our club such a fun place to dance.
4th July 2022
What a pleasant surprise - I was expecting a slow night due to the amount of rain during the day.
24 dancers in the hall - we did dance 3 squares for the first bracket.
Great to have Lorraine with us dancing after her recent Op.
Great to have Rob & Elaine again - with Elaine calling, I got to dance again.
We hadn't seen Margie for a while, good to have her back.
And because of School holidays, good to have Natasha dancing. Our best wishes to those still on the sick list. Good to hear Barry is doing so well after his Op., but he won't be dancing for a little while.
Sheryl won the members draw, it's back to $5 next week.
Just over 4 weeks until the State Convention, I hope you've registered.
Do I have any volunteers to carry the club banner in the banner Parade on Saturday night, preferably 2 people.
27th June 2022
Had a great time at Upbeat last night. 26 Dancers in the hall - we danced 3 squares for the first few brackets.
Great to have John back on the dance floor. Also good to have Faith back dancing. Les & Dawn also joined us. Grace & Kaye from the Sunshine Coast visiting, we hope to see them again.
Rob & Elaine, also with us, Elaine did a couple of brackets, which allowed me to have a dance.
Also great to have Bill & Joan on the dance floor. Still a few on the sick list we hope you'll be back soon.
Special thoughts go out to Barry B., he's in hospital at the moment.
The Members draw did not go off, it will jackpot for next week.
Everyone is dancing really well - I wouldn't do it, if it wasn't fun - I won't count your Faux Pas, if you don't count mine.
20th June 2022
Really enjoyed last night at Upbeat. 22 dancers in the hall - We did dance 2 squares all night.
Great to have Rob & Elaine with us. Elaine did a couple of brackets, did a great job too.
I was able to dance which makes a nice change.
Still a few on the sick list , but on a good note, we may have John back on the dance floor next week.
Just for a change, Freda did not win the members draw - Helen did.
Thanks to all those at the club who help set-up and clear up - you know who you are and I appreciate what you do. Thanks Betty, our long serving Door Person - you've been at that job longer than I've been with the club.
13th June 2022
Oh what a Night!!! They just kept on coming in.
28 Dancers + John (only a couple more weeks and he can dance again).
I had a number of apologies as well. Good to have Sylvia back with us.
3 squares for a majority of the night. Played a little with "Left" Triple Scoot and Load the Boat from Tidal Waves. Freda won the members draw again, that's 2 weeks in a row - might have to fix that :-).
Thank you to the Upbeat members that attended the Society AGM on Sunday, you have helped the Square Dance Society immensely.
6th June 2022
Biggest night since the start of the year. The weather is cooling way down. 26 dancers in the hall + 2 more on the non-dancing recovery list. We started and finished with 3 squares - a couple of brackets in the middle had 2 squares. Great to have Bill & Joan with us last night, we have missed them. Also good to have Les & Dawn with us.
Did a short workshop on Triple Scoot again. Freda won the members draw, so it resets to $5 for next week. Don't forget the Logan dance on Saturday night and the Society AGM on Sunday.
Get your registration in for the State Convention by June 30, to be in the draw for a full refund of the ticket price.
30th May 2022
What a night at Upbeat. 19 Dancers in the hall + John still not yet dancing after recent surgery.
We danced 2 squares most of the night. Did a short workshop on Load the Boat from T-Bones.
Really good to have Ron & Hazel back on the dance floor, they didn't miss a beat.
Graham was also back on deck after his travels. Martin would have won the members draw, but it will jackpot.
Start thinking about your Shindig registrations, they are now available.
Don't forget Logan's dance on the 11th June and the Society meeting on the 12th June.
See Flyers on our noticeboard. and the Society website.
23rd May 2022
Well, the weather is not being kind to us lately. Showery and Miserable does not entice people to come out. However, we had a good night with 17 dancers in the hall. We did dance 2 squares most of the night. Great to have Lorraine with us. Bill would have won the members draw, but it will jackpot for next week.
Upcoming events - Logan is hosting the QCA for a dance on the 11th June at their hall at Crestmead.
The Society is having their re-scheduled AGM at 11am on the 12th June at the Nundah Community Hall.
Members, please consider attending - without a quorum of members, no Society business can be conducted.
The Society only has until the 30th June to conduct a proper AGM (Fair Trading rules).
16th May 2022
A really enjoyable night at UpBeat. The wet weather has finally cleared and we were able to get to dancing safely. Speaking of safety, the carpark lighting is now working.
26 dancers in the hall, we started with 3 squares and finished with 2.
Great to see some of our travellers back on the dance floor - Chris, Helen, Suzie & Russell.
A few more still to return from travels & illness - we miss you guys.
We workshopped RELAY THE DEUCEY from a number of different arrangements - it went well eventually.
Linda won the members draw, so it will reset for next week.
9th May 2022
Dancing cancelled due to another "Rain Bomb"
1st May 2022
Well, we had a ball last night at UpBeat, just one of those nights.
I had a lot of positive comments about the night. 22 dancers in the hall - we danced 2 squares all night.
We workshopped Spin Change & Exchange the Gears and Triple Scoot from Left Handed formations, it went well.
Great to see Kim and Terry in their new club badges, welcome to the Chaos at UpBeat.
Bill would have taken home the members draw , but alas, it will jackpot for next week.
We look forward to welcoming back our travellers in coming weeks, to bolster our numbers.
25th April 2022
For those that were there, we had a good night on Monday. Only 11 dancers in the hall - obviously we danced 1 square all night. The members draw did not go off. We did a small mini workshop on Triple Scoot (including Left) We finished a little early due to some people having to dance every bracket. While I remain mostly positive, I'm starting to worry about numbers.
20th April 2022
Official opening of the new Deception Bay Community Hall.
18th April 2022
Easter Monday Dance - Numbers down a bit, but still 16 dancers. We danced 2 squares for a while, later on we did a 6 couple Rectangle. Workshopped, Relay the Deucey and Chase Right/Left.
Desiree won the members draw, it resets for next week.
Yes, we are dancing on Anzac Day. We'll see how numbers go.
I decided to hand out torches to the dancers in lieu of carpark lighting, best I can do.
11th April 2022
Great night at UpBeat last night. 27 dancers in the hall. 3 Squares to start, but then it was back down to 2 for the majority. Great to have Kim & Terry with us, they've moved from Ipswich to the Sunshine Coast - they will have their shiny new club badges shortly. Finally, the Air Conditioning is working, still have to work out the settings fully.
Of course, there are no instructions. Tea, Coffee & Biscuits available for the first time in a couple of years. Workshopped a few movements - Triple Scoot, Crossfire from Ends In, Inverted Lines, Track 2 without a preceding Double Pass Thru, it all seemed to go OK.
It had to happen eventually, I brought the Sign-In sheets and the Cash Tin for my other club - must be my impending dementia. Rosalie will have her work cut-out, sorting it all out.
So no Members draw, it will jack pot for next week.
Still gotta sort out the carpark lighting at the hall - teething issues at this brand new hall.
At least the sound is perfect.
4th April 2022
I really enjoyed calling for UpBeat Chaos last night. 24 dancers in the hall - we had 3 squares for the first few brackets, then 2 for the rest of the evening. Great to have Doug & Wendy with us. Also nice to see Daryl in his new club badge - he is now eligible for the members draw. It seems I had the wrong end of the stick, we are supposed to use the Kitchen and it's new Urn for our cuppas. I'm not supposed to access the separate Supper Room at all. The Official opening of the Deception Bay Community Hall is the 20th of April (just after Easter).
Glenys would have won the members draw had she been there, but it will jackpot.
Oh, yeah, still no aircon yet.
28th March 2022
Dancing cancelled due to another "Rain Bomb"
21st March 2022
Another night without aircon at Upbeat. Still 19 dancers - we danced 2 squares all night.
I have emailed the hall people again this morning - I can only hope that they have it fixed shortly.
We have quite a few dancers on the Sick parade at the moment.
We hope all your procedures go well and you'll be back with us soon.
Did Relay the Deucey, Spin Chain & Exch. the Gears, Crossfire & Load the Boat from mixed formations.
Very successful. Hazel would have won the members draw but alas, she was absent. It will Jackpot for next week.
14th March 2022
A fabulous night at UpBeat. 30 Dancers - started with 3 squares. Still no aircon - but they are working on it.
The Hall manager decided not to charge us, so I offered the dancers a free night.
Thanks to those that chose to donate anyway. Good to have Chris & Helen back. Also Linda, Glenys & Graham. We have our storage box on wheels back in the hall, so I can leave the Notice Board and Banner in the hall again. Due to the heat, one square decided to dance out in the under cover courtyard, it seemed to go O.K., apparently volume of the sound was down a bit. The acoustics in the hall itself are awesome.
Barry won the members draw. Finished the night with Sweet Caroline (Barry's request).
7th March 2022
Well, good to be back dancing at UpBeat Chaos. The hall even has that "new' smell.
We had 33 dancers in the hall - started the night with 4 squares - cannot complain at all.
Yes, it was bloody hot - teething problems with using the aircon system.
I promise I will have it sorted by next Monday.
Lighting is good, acoustics are great. I admit to being a bit rusty at calling - it has been over 3 months.
The dancers were all happy to be there, but it did get hot. Great to have Heather & Thelli back with us.
Also good to Dawn & Les with us. Denice won the members draw.
A few on the sick list and we did lose Mary. She has moved to N.S.W. to be closer to family.
Good to have Barry and Di with us after losing Carole so recently. Thanks everyone for a great night.
18th January 2022
Latest news: The start of the square dance year has been postponed to March due to Covid.
This means we will not be returning to the Kallangur Hall at all.
See you at Deception Bay at 7pm on the 7th March 2022. Masks are a must - still no supper, BYO refreshments.
13th January 2022
Visited the new Deception Bay Community Hall - looking forward to dancing there in March.
See pictures HERE
Absolutely wonderful night at UpBeat Chaos last night. There was just over a square of apologies for various reasons. We still had 32 dancers in the hall - we danced 3 squares for the whole night (I think). Lots of Christmas music (some by request), lots of great Christmas outfits and Christmas decorations. Thanks to everyone that brought a plate, there was a lot of food. Thank you to all who brought a donation for the raffle. Desiree won the members draw. We finished the night a little early so we could have supper, but we ended up staying a little late too, everyone was having a great time chatting.
There will be pictures to come HERE. Return to dancing is the 6th February 2023
28th November 2022
After a week off last week, it was great to get back to dancing. 22 dancers in the hall - we danced 2 squares for all but 1 bracket. I'm sure the weather bureaus alarming forecast, did not help numbers, according to them it was gonna Storm, Hail and be damaging winds, none of which really occurred - maybe a drop or 2 of rain.
Elaine did a couple of brackets for me while I danced.
The members draw would have been won by Marty, but we haven't seen him for a while.
Next week is the final dance night for the year - dress in whatever Christmas dress you like, please bring a plate. Should be a fun night with lots of Christmas carols. There will be raffle prizes.
14th November 2022
Such a great night at UpBeat. 30 dancers in the hall - we danced 3 squares for the majority of the night.
It was good to have Lorraine K. with us, Helen won the members draw.
Elaine did a couple of brackets for us - thanks Elaine.
Elaine also brought some clothes to sell, quite a bit sold quickly. No dancing next week on the 21st.
Then we have 2 more dance nights to finish the year (28th Nov. & 5th Dec.)
7th November 2022
Had a great time last night. 29 dancers in the hall. We started and finished with 3 squares on the floor. Elaine did a couple of brackets as well, while I had a dance.
Betty won the members draw - she said it was the first time in the 19 years she has been dancing at the club.
Elaine gave me a birthday card and had everyone sang the song - thanks folks.
3 more dance nights this year (14th, 28th November and 5th December), we are not dancing on the 21st November. Christmas party on the last night - Christmas dress, Bring a Plate and a small raffle prize to donate, if you wish.
31st October 2022
Another fun night at UpBeat Chaos. I think it may have been more fun because the dancers were laughing at my poor attempts to resolve the squares. I was just having one of those nights.
Being the 31st of October, I tried out a few Halloween songs.
We had 24 dancers exactly in the hall - so we did dance 3 squares for the first few brackets, down to 2 later on.
Di took home the members draw, it will reset for next week.
Remember there is no dancing on the 21st November - the hall is being used by the Deception Bay Neighbourhood Centre all Day and Evening.
We will then have our last 2 nights of the year on the 28th November and 5th December.
If you wish to, please bring a plate on the 5th December, dress Chrismassy and if you would like to - donate a raffle prize. Only something small and only if you really want to.
24th October 2022
And they just kept coming - terrific night at Upbeat Chaos. 28 dancers in the hall - we did dance 3 sets for at least the first half of the night. If you weren't there, you missed a great night. Still there were a few apologies.
Elaine did a couple of brackets, I did enjoy dancing them.
Denice missed out on the Members draw, but it will jackpot for next week.
6 weeks until our Christmas Party & Break Up on the 5th of December. Please bring a Plate.
Don't forget - NO DANCING on the 21st November - hall is unavailable.
17th October 2022
Had a good time last night at Upbeat. 24 dancers in the hall - but we did only dance 2 squares all night - it gave everyone a chance to socialise as much as possible. Quite a number of apologies still.
Great to see Hazel with us (not dancing yet though) and sorry to see Betty not feeling well, but she still was there to do the door - what a Trooper. Mayet won the members draw - so it will reset.
I thoroughtly enjoyed the whole dance, did some "Oldie" tunes from my early days as a caller.
10th October 2022
What a night at UpBeat. Plenty of friendly banter and laughter between the stage and the dance floor.
18 dancers in the hall - 2 squares most of the night. Quite a few apologies for various reasons.
Glenys won the members draw.
Many of the members were up at Gympie for Gary's Shindig last weekend - we had a great time.
Only 7 more dance night this year - we are are having a night off on the 21st of Nov. as the hall is unavailable.
Our Christmas Party & Break-up is the 5th December. Party night, bring a plate, there will be a raffle.
3rd October 2022
Another good night at UpBeat Chaos. 26 dancers in the hall. We started with 3 squares, but down to 2 later on.
As always, good to have Ena H. visiting with us. We also had Elaine calling a couple of brackets.
Really good to have Bill & Joan with us and Joan managed to jag the members draw. It will reset for next week. Many members looking forward to the Shindig this coming weekend.
26th September 2022
Great to have a full floor at Upbeat. 25 dancers in the hall - we danced 3 squares for the first half of the evening. Good to have Chris & Helen with us, they only arrived back from Europe early Monday morning.
Also good to see Denice back after her recent cruise. Barry was also back after recent illness.
I do enjoy having Elaine & Rob with us, because I get to have a dance or 2.
Still a few away on holidays and recovering from illness, we hope you are back with us soon.
Jim won the members draw, so it will reset for next week.
Not long now until the Shindig with Gary Petersen, I know quite a few from the club are going.
I will be there on the Saturday.
19th September 2022
It was great night at Upbeat. Just as many apologies as there were dancers in the hall.
15 dancers were there, so it was 1 square all night.
Good to have Glenys (and her grand daughter) with us - Les was there as well.
And ..... because it is school holidays, Natasha was with us too.
There were a few song requests and Daryl won the members draw. Maybe we'll get back to regular numbers soon.
Being the Queens' funeral day, didn't help numbers either.
12th September 2022
Another good night at Upbeat Chaos. 20 dancers in the hall - we danced 2 squares for all but 1 bracket. Great to Kim & Terry with us. Good also to have Jim, Sharyn, Freda & Daryl back after their bout with covid. We hope to see Margie & Denise back soon after their illnesses. Good luck to all our travellers, we miss you. Chris would have won the members draw, but they are in Zurich right now - the jackpot will be $20 next week. We all enjoyed Elaine's calling - great to have Rob & Elaine along - it gives me the chance to dance.
See you all next week. Not that long now until Gary's Shindig at Gympie.
5th September 2022
Numbers well down this week - 15 dancers in the hall - we danced 1 square all night. Played with as little 6 couple rectangle dancing. The Members draw will jackpot.
29th August 2022
Well, what a night at UpBeat, the Chaos was evident. We have quite a few members who are either off with Covid or isolating because a family member has covid or other respitory viruses. Also other members on different sick lists.
Good thing we had a lot of visitors last night - Ross, Christine, Martin, Jeannette, Rick & Carol - All here after attending the Weekend at Hervey Bay. Great also, to have Sylvia, Kim & Terry with us. Ron & Hazel also back after an extended absence.
We still had 21 dancers in the hall and we danced 2 squares all night except for the last bracket.
Michael F. would have taken home the members draw - but alas - Covid.
Elaine & I finished the night with a duet. I knew something was going on, but not what it was.
Elaine decided she needed to be a little taller to call with me - she found these boots on the weekend.
Poor girl could barely stand up in them - and I'm not sure that she didn't get a nose bleed being up so high.
Callers are such Introverts.
22nd August 2022
No dancing, a few dancers have tested positive to covid and we are being very cautious
15th August 2022
It was a good night at UpBeat Chaos. 22 dancers in the hall, so we danced 2 squares all night
Great to have Elaine calling with us regularly, I get to have a couple of dances.
For the first time this year we had Gloria with us, claims she was rusty, but did fine.
Margaret F. won the members draw, so it will reset for next week.
Weather should start warming up in the next few weeks.
Best wishes to all those on the sick list, hope you're back with us soon.
8th August 2022
Another fun night at Upbeat. 26 dancers in the hall - we did dance 3 squares for the first few brackets.
Great to have Rob & Elaine with us again.
Obviously, Elaine did some calling, she certainly has some interesting choreo.
We also did our latest duet "It takes 2". Great to see Kim & Terry back from their recent overseas holiday. Unfortunately we now say farewell to Chris and Helen as they prepare for their latest overseas adventure.
David P. would have won the Members Draw, but it will jackpot for next week.
Great to see Upbeat Chaos well represented at the 39th State Convention - see picture for our banner.
Good to hear that those on the "Sick & Injured" list are recovering well, we look forward to seeing you on the dance floor again soon.
1st August 2022
Another great night at UpBeat Chaos. Sometimes there's Chaos, but it's always fun.
21 dancers in the hall, we danced 2 squares all night, Great to see Marty with us again.
We did play with a few left handed movements and really happy with the results. J
ohn won the members draw. It will reset to $5 next week.
Speaking of next week, we are definately dancing, maybe we'll get a visitor or 2 after the convention.
Thanks to Helen & Chris who will carry the club banner in the parade at the 39th State Convention on Saturday night. I look forward to seeing many of you there.
25th July 2022
Having a great time on Mondays at UpBeat.
28 Dancers in the hall - we did dance 3 squares for the majority of the night.
Great to see Sylvia back with us after her travels and she brought visitors Rick & Carol.
They're from down south, I hadn't seen them since the last Rockhampton State Convention.
Elaine again called a couple of brackets, allowing me to have a dance.
Gloria wasn't there, so she didn't win the members draw.
We wish all our other members on the Sick List all our best for a speedy recovery
18th July 2022
Another good night at UpBeat. 25 dancers in the hall - we did dance 3 squares for about the first half of the night. Had another couple of dances while Elaine called - a few interesting pieces of choreo from Elaine - makes you think. Peel the Top from Mini T-Bones to a Diamond was one of them. Members draw did not go off, it will jackpot. Only a couple of weeks (or so) until the State Convention at Buderim - Registrations & Programme looking good.
11th July 2022
Another awesome night at Upbeat Chaos.
25 dancers in the hall, we did dance 3 sets for the first few brackets, back to 2 after that.
Still a number of us on the sick list, we hope you are recovering well and will be back with us soon, we miss you.
Great to have Grace & Kay with us again, thank you for coming.
I'm enjoying having Rob & Elaine with us recently, I get to dance while Elaine is having a couple of calls.
Helen won the members draw again, I promise that all of your names are in there.
Thanks to John & Desiree for volunteering to carry the club banner in the parade at the upcoming State Convention, only 3 1/2 weeks to go. Last but not least, thankyou dancers - you are what make our club such a fun place to dance.
4th July 2022
What a pleasant surprise - I was expecting a slow night due to the amount of rain during the day.
24 dancers in the hall - we did dance 3 squares for the first bracket.
Great to have Lorraine with us dancing after her recent Op.
Great to have Rob & Elaine again - with Elaine calling, I got to dance again.
We hadn't seen Margie for a while, good to have her back.
And because of School holidays, good to have Natasha dancing. Our best wishes to those still on the sick list. Good to hear Barry is doing so well after his Op., but he won't be dancing for a little while.
Sheryl won the members draw, it's back to $5 next week.
Just over 4 weeks until the State Convention, I hope you've registered.
Do I have any volunteers to carry the club banner in the banner Parade on Saturday night, preferably 2 people.
27th June 2022
Had a great time at Upbeat last night. 26 Dancers in the hall - we danced 3 squares for the first few brackets.
Great to have John back on the dance floor. Also good to have Faith back dancing. Les & Dawn also joined us. Grace & Kaye from the Sunshine Coast visiting, we hope to see them again.
Rob & Elaine, also with us, Elaine did a couple of brackets, which allowed me to have a dance.
Also great to have Bill & Joan on the dance floor. Still a few on the sick list we hope you'll be back soon.
Special thoughts go out to Barry B., he's in hospital at the moment.
The Members draw did not go off, it will jackpot for next week.
Everyone is dancing really well - I wouldn't do it, if it wasn't fun - I won't count your Faux Pas, if you don't count mine.
20th June 2022
Really enjoyed last night at Upbeat. 22 dancers in the hall - We did dance 2 squares all night.
Great to have Rob & Elaine with us. Elaine did a couple of brackets, did a great job too.
I was able to dance which makes a nice change.
Still a few on the sick list , but on a good note, we may have John back on the dance floor next week.
Just for a change, Freda did not win the members draw - Helen did.
Thanks to all those at the club who help set-up and clear up - you know who you are and I appreciate what you do. Thanks Betty, our long serving Door Person - you've been at that job longer than I've been with the club.
13th June 2022
Oh what a Night!!! They just kept on coming in.
28 Dancers + John (only a couple more weeks and he can dance again).
I had a number of apologies as well. Good to have Sylvia back with us.
3 squares for a majority of the night. Played a little with "Left" Triple Scoot and Load the Boat from Tidal Waves. Freda won the members draw again, that's 2 weeks in a row - might have to fix that :-).
Thank you to the Upbeat members that attended the Society AGM on Sunday, you have helped the Square Dance Society immensely.
6th June 2022
Biggest night since the start of the year. The weather is cooling way down. 26 dancers in the hall + 2 more on the non-dancing recovery list. We started and finished with 3 squares - a couple of brackets in the middle had 2 squares. Great to have Bill & Joan with us last night, we have missed them. Also good to have Les & Dawn with us.
Did a short workshop on Triple Scoot again. Freda won the members draw, so it resets to $5 for next week. Don't forget the Logan dance on Saturday night and the Society AGM on Sunday.
Get your registration in for the State Convention by June 30, to be in the draw for a full refund of the ticket price.
30th May 2022
What a night at Upbeat. 19 Dancers in the hall + John still not yet dancing after recent surgery.
We danced 2 squares most of the night. Did a short workshop on Load the Boat from T-Bones.
Really good to have Ron & Hazel back on the dance floor, they didn't miss a beat.
Graham was also back on deck after his travels. Martin would have won the members draw, but it will jackpot.
Start thinking about your Shindig registrations, they are now available.
Don't forget Logan's dance on the 11th June and the Society meeting on the 12th June.
See Flyers on our noticeboard. and the Society website.
23rd May 2022
Well, the weather is not being kind to us lately. Showery and Miserable does not entice people to come out. However, we had a good night with 17 dancers in the hall. We did dance 2 squares most of the night. Great to have Lorraine with us. Bill would have won the members draw, but it will jackpot for next week.
Upcoming events - Logan is hosting the QCA for a dance on the 11th June at their hall at Crestmead.
The Society is having their re-scheduled AGM at 11am on the 12th June at the Nundah Community Hall.
Members, please consider attending - without a quorum of members, no Society business can be conducted.
The Society only has until the 30th June to conduct a proper AGM (Fair Trading rules).
16th May 2022
A really enjoyable night at UpBeat. The wet weather has finally cleared and we were able to get to dancing safely. Speaking of safety, the carpark lighting is now working.
26 dancers in the hall, we started with 3 squares and finished with 2.
Great to see some of our travellers back on the dance floor - Chris, Helen, Suzie & Russell.
A few more still to return from travels & illness - we miss you guys.
We workshopped RELAY THE DEUCEY from a number of different arrangements - it went well eventually.
Linda won the members draw, so it will reset for next week.
9th May 2022
Dancing cancelled due to another "Rain Bomb"
1st May 2022
Well, we had a ball last night at UpBeat, just one of those nights.
I had a lot of positive comments about the night. 22 dancers in the hall - we danced 2 squares all night.
We workshopped Spin Change & Exchange the Gears and Triple Scoot from Left Handed formations, it went well.
Great to see Kim and Terry in their new club badges, welcome to the Chaos at UpBeat.
Bill would have taken home the members draw , but alas, it will jackpot for next week.
We look forward to welcoming back our travellers in coming weeks, to bolster our numbers.
25th April 2022
For those that were there, we had a good night on Monday. Only 11 dancers in the hall - obviously we danced 1 square all night. The members draw did not go off. We did a small mini workshop on Triple Scoot (including Left) We finished a little early due to some people having to dance every bracket. While I remain mostly positive, I'm starting to worry about numbers.
20th April 2022
Official opening of the new Deception Bay Community Hall.
18th April 2022
Easter Monday Dance - Numbers down a bit, but still 16 dancers. We danced 2 squares for a while, later on we did a 6 couple Rectangle. Workshopped, Relay the Deucey and Chase Right/Left.
Desiree won the members draw, it resets for next week.
Yes, we are dancing on Anzac Day. We'll see how numbers go.
I decided to hand out torches to the dancers in lieu of carpark lighting, best I can do.
11th April 2022
Great night at UpBeat last night. 27 dancers in the hall. 3 Squares to start, but then it was back down to 2 for the majority. Great to have Kim & Terry with us, they've moved from Ipswich to the Sunshine Coast - they will have their shiny new club badges shortly. Finally, the Air Conditioning is working, still have to work out the settings fully.
Of course, there are no instructions. Tea, Coffee & Biscuits available for the first time in a couple of years. Workshopped a few movements - Triple Scoot, Crossfire from Ends In, Inverted Lines, Track 2 without a preceding Double Pass Thru, it all seemed to go OK.
It had to happen eventually, I brought the Sign-In sheets and the Cash Tin for my other club - must be my impending dementia. Rosalie will have her work cut-out, sorting it all out.
So no Members draw, it will jack pot for next week.
Still gotta sort out the carpark lighting at the hall - teething issues at this brand new hall.
At least the sound is perfect.
4th April 2022
I really enjoyed calling for UpBeat Chaos last night. 24 dancers in the hall - we had 3 squares for the first few brackets, then 2 for the rest of the evening. Great to have Doug & Wendy with us. Also nice to see Daryl in his new club badge - he is now eligible for the members draw. It seems I had the wrong end of the stick, we are supposed to use the Kitchen and it's new Urn for our cuppas. I'm not supposed to access the separate Supper Room at all. The Official opening of the Deception Bay Community Hall is the 20th of April (just after Easter).
Glenys would have won the members draw had she been there, but it will jackpot.
Oh, yeah, still no aircon yet.
28th March 2022
Dancing cancelled due to another "Rain Bomb"
21st March 2022
Another night without aircon at Upbeat. Still 19 dancers - we danced 2 squares all night.
I have emailed the hall people again this morning - I can only hope that they have it fixed shortly.
We have quite a few dancers on the Sick parade at the moment.
We hope all your procedures go well and you'll be back with us soon.
Did Relay the Deucey, Spin Chain & Exch. the Gears, Crossfire & Load the Boat from mixed formations.
Very successful. Hazel would have won the members draw but alas, she was absent. It will Jackpot for next week.
14th March 2022
A fabulous night at UpBeat. 30 Dancers - started with 3 squares. Still no aircon - but they are working on it.
The Hall manager decided not to charge us, so I offered the dancers a free night.
Thanks to those that chose to donate anyway. Good to have Chris & Helen back. Also Linda, Glenys & Graham. We have our storage box on wheels back in the hall, so I can leave the Notice Board and Banner in the hall again. Due to the heat, one square decided to dance out in the under cover courtyard, it seemed to go O.K., apparently volume of the sound was down a bit. The acoustics in the hall itself are awesome.
Barry won the members draw. Finished the night with Sweet Caroline (Barry's request).
7th March 2022
Well, good to be back dancing at UpBeat Chaos. The hall even has that "new' smell.
We had 33 dancers in the hall - started the night with 4 squares - cannot complain at all.
Yes, it was bloody hot - teething problems with using the aircon system.
I promise I will have it sorted by next Monday.
Lighting is good, acoustics are great. I admit to being a bit rusty at calling - it has been over 3 months.
The dancers were all happy to be there, but it did get hot. Great to have Heather & Thelli back with us.
Also good to Dawn & Les with us. Denice won the members draw.
A few on the sick list and we did lose Mary. She has moved to N.S.W. to be closer to family.
Good to have Barry and Di with us after losing Carole so recently. Thanks everyone for a great night.
18th January 2022
Latest news: The start of the square dance year has been postponed to March due to Covid.
This means we will not be returning to the Kallangur Hall at all.
See you at Deception Bay at 7pm on the 7th March 2022. Masks are a must - still no supper, BYO refreshments.
13th January 2022
Visited the new Deception Bay Community Hall - looking forward to dancing there in March.
See pictures HERE