What Chaos was happening in 2023?
Just crunched the numbers for 2023 - we had 38 nights where we actually danced. Our lowest number of dancers was 15 - our highest number was 39. The average number was 23.9 (so let's say 24). We had a lot of fun and maybe learned a little along the way. Let's hope 2024 is as good or better.
4th December 2023
Couldn't have finished the year any better. 39 dancers in the hall. Started and finished the night with 4 squares.
So many visitors - Samantha & Colleen from Hervey Bay - Glenda from Buderim - Alan & Jane Evans - David & Lesley. Great to also have Grace & Kay - as well as Bruce & Gail. Great to also have Lyndel, Chris and Viv with us.
Most of our regular dancers were with us too - still there were apologies for illness and travel.
Margaret & Michael brought their son Neil - great to have him helping in the back ground.
Thanks to everyone who brought a Plate and/or a Raffle donation (we had a total of 10 prizes) There was no door fee, so thanks to everyone for supporting the raffle.
Kay won the major Christmas Hamper prize and Margie won the members draw with Christmas bonus.
I enjoyed being able to dance while Alan called a couple of brackets.
The night just flew by and suddenly I was calling the pre-supper bracket.
The supper tables were just chockers with food and thankfully, it was all consumed very quickly.
Thank you everyone for your attendance - it was just a fabulous night - also thanks for jumping in to pack up at the end. Enjoy the pics - Click this LINK to see them.
We will recommence dancing at UpBeat Chaos on Monday the 5th February 2024.
Couldn't have finished the year any better. 39 dancers in the hall. Started and finished the night with 4 squares.
So many visitors - Samantha & Colleen from Hervey Bay - Glenda from Buderim - Alan & Jane Evans - David & Lesley. Great to also have Grace & Kay - as well as Bruce & Gail. Great to also have Lyndel, Chris and Viv with us.
Most of our regular dancers were with us too - still there were apologies for illness and travel.
Margaret & Michael brought their son Neil - great to have him helping in the back ground.
Thanks to everyone who brought a Plate and/or a Raffle donation (we had a total of 10 prizes) There was no door fee, so thanks to everyone for supporting the raffle.
Kay won the major Christmas Hamper prize and Margie won the members draw with Christmas bonus.
I enjoyed being able to dance while Alan called a couple of brackets.
The night just flew by and suddenly I was calling the pre-supper bracket.
The supper tables were just chockers with food and thankfully, it was all consumed very quickly.
Thank you everyone for your attendance - it was just a fabulous night - also thanks for jumping in to pack up at the end. Enjoy the pics - Click this LINK to see them.
We will recommence dancing at UpBeat Chaos on Monday the 5th February 2024.
27th November 2023
What a night at UpBeat. Couldn't work out what the weather was gonna do. So decided to go ahead regardless.
22 dancers in the hall - we danced 2 squares for most of the night.
Played with Beer Mug Chain again - even played with Left Handed Spin Chain & Exchange the Gears.
Dave would have won the members draw - but it will jackpot for next week with a Christmas bonus.
Finished the night with a couple of singing calls.
Be here for our Christmas Party/Break-Up next Monday.
Hopefully, we won't have threatening storms 3 weeks in a row.
Please bring a Plate (if so inclined, a raffle prize donation) Wear your favourite Christmas outfit and we'll dance all night to Christmas songs. Let's finish 2023 in style!!!!
What a night at UpBeat. Couldn't work out what the weather was gonna do. So decided to go ahead regardless.
22 dancers in the hall - we danced 2 squares for most of the night.
Played with Beer Mug Chain again - even played with Left Handed Spin Chain & Exchange the Gears.
Dave would have won the members draw - but it will jackpot for next week with a Christmas bonus.
Finished the night with a couple of singing calls.
Be here for our Christmas Party/Break-Up next Monday.
Hopefully, we won't have threatening storms 3 weeks in a row.
Please bring a Plate (if so inclined, a raffle prize donation) Wear your favourite Christmas outfit and we'll dance all night to Christmas songs. Let's finish 2023 in style!!!!
20th November 2023
No Dancing - A huge sick list as well as a travellers list and a lousy weather forecast
No Dancing - A huge sick list as well as a travellers list and a lousy weather forecast
13th November 2023
I was expecting really low numbers last night - there was a square of apologies. Still had 21 dancers in the hall - we danced 2 squares all night. Played with Beer Mug Chain again and All 4 Ladies to the Centre (or to the Right) Tea Cup Chain. Only 3 dance nights left this year. Christmas Party /Break Up is the 4th December. Please bring a plate, there will be a raffle and wear your best Christmas Outfit and I will have Christmas music all night. Some of our regulars will be away for the next few weeks, but will hopefully be back for our last night.
I was expecting really low numbers last night - there was a square of apologies. Still had 21 dancers in the hall - we danced 2 squares all night. Played with Beer Mug Chain again and All 4 Ladies to the Centre (or to the Right) Tea Cup Chain. Only 3 dance nights left this year. Christmas Party /Break Up is the 4th December. Please bring a plate, there will be a raffle and wear your best Christmas Outfit and I will have Christmas music all night. Some of our regulars will be away for the next few weeks, but will hopefully be back for our last night.
6th November 2023
Yes, there was a little rain around, but we had a great night at Upbeat Chaos. 19 dancers in the hall - we did dance 2 squares nearly all night.Great to have Hazel back with us.
We had a play with a few different things.
Spin Chain & Exchange the Gears Twice - lots of fun, ends up in Left Handed waves.
We also played with Beer Mug Chain (Left Handed Tea Cup Chain)
See the video for all the fun - Chris says that's why we are called Upbeat CHAOS.
Sharon would have won the members draw - but it will jackpot.
Finished the night with "That's Amore" & "Someone to watch over Me", a couple of classics.
Only 4 more nights of dancing this year - we finish on the 4th of December with our Christmas Party.
Yes, there was a little rain around, but we had a great night at Upbeat Chaos. 19 dancers in the hall - we did dance 2 squares nearly all night.Great to have Hazel back with us.
We had a play with a few different things.
Spin Chain & Exchange the Gears Twice - lots of fun, ends up in Left Handed waves.
We also played with Beer Mug Chain (Left Handed Tea Cup Chain)
See the video for all the fun - Chris says that's why we are called Upbeat CHAOS.
Sharon would have won the members draw - but it will jackpot.
Finished the night with "That's Amore" & "Someone to watch over Me", a couple of classics.
Only 4 more nights of dancing this year - we finish on the 4th of December with our Christmas Party.
30th October 2023
What a Spooktacular night at Upbeat Chaos Halloween Party night. 26 dancers in the hall - we danced 3 squares the majority of the night. All Halloween music all night - The costumes were so good - some dancers went so far with costumes & make-up. I won't pick out anyone in particular - I applaud all the effort that people went to. What a fabulous supper. Raffle prizes won by Elaine and Lorraine - Members draw with Party night bonus won by Helen. Chris & Helen also did the Halloween party poster for the Stage and Entry tables - thank you. Elaine did a bracket of calling - did a great Spooky song. I wish I could sing like her. So many superlatives, but it was a great night. Thank you to everyone who made the effort to make it the night it was. I hope to see many of you at the Society Christmas party this coming Saturday - 1pm for the Meeting - 2-5pm for the Dance. 5 more weeks until our Christmas party on the 4th December.
What a Spooktacular night at Upbeat Chaos Halloween Party night. 26 dancers in the hall - we danced 3 squares the majority of the night. All Halloween music all night - The costumes were so good - some dancers went so far with costumes & make-up. I won't pick out anyone in particular - I applaud all the effort that people went to. What a fabulous supper. Raffle prizes won by Elaine and Lorraine - Members draw with Party night bonus won by Helen. Chris & Helen also did the Halloween party poster for the Stage and Entry tables - thank you. Elaine did a bracket of calling - did a great Spooky song. I wish I could sing like her. So many superlatives, but it was a great night. Thank you to everyone who made the effort to make it the night it was. I hope to see many of you at the Society Christmas party this coming Saturday - 1pm for the Meeting - 2-5pm for the Dance. 5 more weeks until our Christmas party on the 4th December.
23rd October 2023
A fun night full of laughter at Upbeat Chaos last night.
I think some were put off by threatening (but never eventuating) thunderstorms.
20 dancers in the hall - so, 2 squares nearly all night. Jim would have one the members draw, but it will jackpot for next week.
Next week is our Halloween Party night - please bring a plate - dress to theme if you want. I will play some spooky Halloween music and there will be raffle.
4th November is the Society Christmas party. 1 pm for the meeting and 2-5pm for the Dance - again please bring a plate - dress in your favourite Christmas outfit.
A fun night full of laughter at Upbeat Chaos last night.
I think some were put off by threatening (but never eventuating) thunderstorms.
20 dancers in the hall - so, 2 squares nearly all night. Jim would have one the members draw, but it will jackpot for next week.
Next week is our Halloween Party night - please bring a plate - dress to theme if you want. I will play some spooky Halloween music and there will be raffle.
4th November is the Society Christmas party. 1 pm for the meeting and 2-5pm for the Dance - again please bring a plate - dress in your favourite Christmas outfit.
16th October 2023
Lots of laughs at Upbeat Chaos last night. 26 dancers in the hall - we danced 3 squares for the first few brackets. Thanks to all the dancers who came along, many had been at the Shindig all weekend. I want to thank Desiree & John for transporting the equipment for Gary. Great last night to have Elaine & Rob with us. Lorraine won the members draw. It's only 2 weeks until our Halloween party night. Please bring a plate, there will be a raffle. Dress the part if you like and I will have some spooky music. If you are looking for a dance this Saturday night, I will again be calling at Buderim - 7 pm start for Plus.
Also, it's not long now until the Society Christmas Party on the 4th November, see the Bugle for details.
Lots of laughs at Upbeat Chaos last night. 26 dancers in the hall - we danced 3 squares for the first few brackets. Thanks to all the dancers who came along, many had been at the Shindig all weekend. I want to thank Desiree & John for transporting the equipment for Gary. Great last night to have Elaine & Rob with us. Lorraine won the members draw. It's only 2 weeks until our Halloween party night. Please bring a plate, there will be a raffle. Dress the part if you like and I will have some spooky music. If you are looking for a dance this Saturday night, I will again be calling at Buderim - 7 pm start for Plus.
Also, it's not long now until the Society Christmas Party on the 4th November, see the Bugle for details.
9th October 2023
A fun night last night - 18 dancers in the hall - we danced 2 squares most of the time. Great to have Ron & Hazel back after their recent travels.
Still working on Swing Thru & Spread as well as Ferris Wheel & Spread.
Sue M. would have won the members draw, but she was not in attendance - it will jackpot.
Only 3 weeks until our spooky Halloween dance (30th October) Please bring a Plate, there will be a raffle - dress the part if you like, I'll play some Halloween music.
I hope to see a few of you at the Shindig this coming weekend (13-15th). I'm also calling at Buderim the following Saturday (21st).
A fun night last night - 18 dancers in the hall - we danced 2 squares most of the time. Great to have Ron & Hazel back after their recent travels.
Still working on Swing Thru & Spread as well as Ferris Wheel & Spread.
Sue M. would have won the members draw, but she was not in attendance - it will jackpot.
Only 3 weeks until our spooky Halloween dance (30th October) Please bring a Plate, there will be a raffle - dress the part if you like, I'll play some Halloween music.
I hope to see a few of you at the Shindig this coming weekend (13-15th). I'm also calling at Buderim the following Saturday (21st).
2nd October 2023
No Dancing due to the Kings Birthday public holiday
No Dancing due to the Kings Birthday public holiday
26th September 2023
Another good night at Upbeat Chaos. 23 dancers in the hall - we danced 2 squares for all but the last bracket.
Quite a few traveIling at the moment. I debuted a couple of new singing calls - ONJ & Dr.Hook songs.
They seemed to go down well. Jan won the members draw.
I'm calling at Buderim on Saturday Night (30th) - it's a Floral theme.
There is NO DANCING at Upbeat Chaos next Monday (2-10-23) due to the King's Birthday public holiday.
Gary's "Shindig" at Gympie is fast approaching - it will be a good weekend, as usual - see you there.
Another good night at Upbeat Chaos. 23 dancers in the hall - we danced 2 squares for all but the last bracket.
Quite a few traveIling at the moment. I debuted a couple of new singing calls - ONJ & Dr.Hook songs.
They seemed to go down well. Jan won the members draw.
I'm calling at Buderim on Saturday Night (30th) - it's a Floral theme.
There is NO DANCING at Upbeat Chaos next Monday (2-10-23) due to the King's Birthday public holiday.
Gary's "Shindig" at Gympie is fast approaching - it will be a good weekend, as usual - see you there.
18th September 2023
Another good night at Upbeat Chaos. 21 dancers in the hall - we danced 2 squares for all but 1 bracket. We have plenty of travellers at the moment and a few on the sick list.. But great to have Natasha with us - also it was Ena's last visit for a while. Started playing with Swing Thru & Spread - still working on R & L Thru & Roll and Peel Off from Columns. Lorraine would have won the members draw, but it will Jackpot for next week. Maybe I'll see a few of you at Gumdale tomorrow or at Buderim on the 30th.
Another good night at Upbeat Chaos. 21 dancers in the hall - we danced 2 squares for all but 1 bracket. We have plenty of travellers at the moment and a few on the sick list.. But great to have Natasha with us - also it was Ena's last visit for a while. Started playing with Swing Thru & Spread - still working on R & L Thru & Roll and Peel Off from Columns. Lorraine would have won the members draw, but it will Jackpot for next week. Maybe I'll see a few of you at Gumdale tomorrow or at Buderim on the 30th.
11th September 2023
Full of laughs at Upbeat Chaos last night. We ended up with 25 dancers - 3 squares for the first few brackets. A few apologies due to travel & illness. Great to see Les with us last night, also good to have Sheryl back on the dance floor after a few weeks absence. Elaine gave us a couple of brackets, I do enjoy her choreo. Margaret won the members draw. Seems like my new computer issues are solved. Maybe I'll see a few of you at Buderim this Saturday.
Full of laughs at Upbeat Chaos last night. We ended up with 25 dancers - 3 squares for the first few brackets. A few apologies due to travel & illness. Great to see Les with us last night, also good to have Sheryl back on the dance floor after a few weeks absence. Elaine gave us a couple of brackets, I do enjoy her choreo. Margaret won the members draw. Seems like my new computer issues are solved. Maybe I'll see a few of you at Buderim this Saturday.
4th September 2023
Another fun night at UpBeat Chaos. 24 dancers in the hall - 3 squares for the first few brackets.
Great to have Ena from Rocky with us again - she is something of a regular whenever her travels bring her to town. Played with "Crossfire from In-Facing Lines" and "Peel Off from Left & Right Handed Columns", reasonably successful. Betty (our lovely door Lady) won the members draw.
Our next Party night is the 30th of October - It's a Halloween night - could be Spooky!!
Upcoming events - I'm calling for Gumdale on the 19th of September.
I'm also calling for Suncoasters on the 16th & 30th September. I'm sure both clubs would love a visitor or 2.
Another fun night at UpBeat Chaos. 24 dancers in the hall - 3 squares for the first few brackets.
Great to have Ena from Rocky with us again - she is something of a regular whenever her travels bring her to town. Played with "Crossfire from In-Facing Lines" and "Peel Off from Left & Right Handed Columns", reasonably successful. Betty (our lovely door Lady) won the members draw.
Our next Party night is the 30th of October - It's a Halloween night - could be Spooky!!
Upcoming events - I'm calling for Gumdale on the 19th of September.
I'm also calling for Suncoasters on the 16th & 30th September. I'm sure both clubs would love a visitor or 2.
28th August 2023
Super night at UpBeat Chaos. Dancers just kept pouring through the doors. 33 dancers ready to go. We did dance 4 squares early on in the evening but mostly 3. Great to see Kay & Grace back dancing with us.
We will lose a few dancers for a little while. Kim & Terry on a European Vacay and Linda visiting family down south.
Chris won the members draw, so it resets for next week.
Got a new Laptop last Friday, but I still had the old one in the hall just in case - no issues with the new one though.
We are still working on R & L Thru & Roll, it is getting better.
Thanks to all the UpBeat dancers for making it such a wonderful night.
Don't forget, Northside Promenaders is having a Rock 'n' Roll Square Dance party night this Thursday (31st) - Bring a plate, there will be a raffle, dress the part - lots of Rock 'n' Roll Music.
Upcoming in September: I'm doing Buderim on the 16th & 30th and I'm doing Gumdale on the 19th - be great to see you there, if you are available.
Super night at UpBeat Chaos. Dancers just kept pouring through the doors. 33 dancers ready to go. We did dance 4 squares early on in the evening but mostly 3. Great to see Kay & Grace back dancing with us.
We will lose a few dancers for a little while. Kim & Terry on a European Vacay and Linda visiting family down south.
Chris won the members draw, so it resets for next week.
Got a new Laptop last Friday, but I still had the old one in the hall just in case - no issues with the new one though.
We are still working on R & L Thru & Roll, it is getting better.
Thanks to all the UpBeat dancers for making it such a wonderful night.
Don't forget, Northside Promenaders is having a Rock 'n' Roll Square Dance party night this Thursday (31st) - Bring a plate, there will be a raffle, dress the part - lots of Rock 'n' Roll Music.
Upcoming in September: I'm doing Buderim on the 16th & 30th and I'm doing Gumdale on the 19th - be great to see you there, if you are available.
21st August 2023
Sorry this is a couple of days late, it's been a busy week. Good night at Upbeat Chaos on Monday night.
25 dancers in the hall - we did dance 3 squares for the first few brackets.
Great to have Elaine & Rob with us. Elaine did a couple of brackets, which allowed me to dance.
Members draw will jackpot for next week. We continue to work on R & L Thru and Roll - it's a work in progress.
Upcoming Events: I'm calling at Logan on Saturday 1.30-4pm Mainstream with some Plus.
16th & 30th September - Glenn calling at Buderim
2nd Of October, NO DANCING due to the Public Holiday.
14th October - Gary's Shindig at Gympie.
30th October - Halloween Party night
Sorry this is a couple of days late, it's been a busy week. Good night at Upbeat Chaos on Monday night.
25 dancers in the hall - we did dance 3 squares for the first few brackets.
Great to have Elaine & Rob with us. Elaine did a couple of brackets, which allowed me to dance.
Members draw will jackpot for next week. We continue to work on R & L Thru and Roll - it's a work in progress.
Upcoming Events: I'm calling at Logan on Saturday 1.30-4pm Mainstream with some Plus.
16th & 30th September - Glenn calling at Buderim
2nd Of October, NO DANCING due to the Public Holiday.
14th October - Gary's Shindig at Gympie.
30th October - Halloween Party night
14th August 2023
Thoroughly enjoyed last night at Upbeat.
25 dancers in the hall + Heather with a swollen ankle. We did dance 3 squares early, but settled down to 2.
Great to have Ena (Rockhampton) and Lorraine with us. Sheryl is back from her overseas trip.
Also good to see Susan Y. back on the dance floor.
We had a good play with "Right & Left Thru & Roll", it ended up going really well.
Desiree won the members draw. Finished the night with a random pick Singing Call bracket.
Thoroughly enjoyed last night at Upbeat.
25 dancers in the hall + Heather with a swollen ankle. We did dance 3 squares early, but settled down to 2.
Great to have Ena (Rockhampton) and Lorraine with us. Sheryl is back from her overseas trip.
Also good to see Susan Y. back on the dance floor.
We had a good play with "Right & Left Thru & Roll", it ended up going really well.
Desiree won the members draw. Finished the night with a random pick Singing Call bracket.
7th August 2023
Had a great time at UpBeat last night. 24 dancers in the hall and we did dance 3 squares just the once.
I do admit to being a tad tired after the weekend at Buderim - I won't say anymore about that.
It was good to have Rick & Carol visiting with us again, but sad that they are now heading back home to N.S.W.
Rob & Elaine also with us again last night - Elaine did a couple of brackets, which allowed me to dance.
Sharyn won the members draw - so it is again $5 for next week.
Don't forget: Northside Promenaders have a party night on the 31st August with a Rock 'n' Roll theme - maybe we'll see you there (that's called cross promotion)
Everyone seemed to have a good time at the State Convention - thanks Kim & Terry for carrying the club banner in the parade.
Had a great time at UpBeat last night. 24 dancers in the hall and we did dance 3 squares just the once.
I do admit to being a tad tired after the weekend at Buderim - I won't say anymore about that.
It was good to have Rick & Carol visiting with us again, but sad that they are now heading back home to N.S.W.
Rob & Elaine also with us again last night - Elaine did a couple of brackets, which allowed me to dance.
Sharyn won the members draw - so it is again $5 for next week.
Don't forget: Northside Promenaders have a party night on the 31st August with a Rock 'n' Roll theme - maybe we'll see you there (that's called cross promotion)
Everyone seemed to have a good time at the State Convention - thanks Kim & Terry for carrying the club banner in the parade.
31st July 2023
Great Country party night at Upbeat Chaos.
31 dancers in the hall. Early on we danced 3 squares. Still counted a full square away for various reasons. Great to have so many visitors. Rick Carol, Leslee & David. Great to see Gloria after an absence. Elaine did a couple of brackets for us. Elaine also won the members draw - it had been beefed up with a $20 party night bonus. Raffles were won by Betty (our trusty door lady) and Glenys won the chocolates. Thanks to everyone who brought the massive supper. Thanks to Helen and Chris who printed the Table decoration replica Flyers. The hall was buzzing with the fun of a country dance - so many chose to dress the part - Thank you all for a wonderful evening. We'll see many of you at the State Convention starting on Friday and Yes, we are dancing next Monday - hopefully we'll all still have some energy left.
(Thanks to Helen & Mike for the Pics & Vids - See the HERE)
Great Country party night at Upbeat Chaos.
31 dancers in the hall. Early on we danced 3 squares. Still counted a full square away for various reasons. Great to have so many visitors. Rick Carol, Leslee & David. Great to see Gloria after an absence. Elaine did a couple of brackets for us. Elaine also won the members draw - it had been beefed up with a $20 party night bonus. Raffles were won by Betty (our trusty door lady) and Glenys won the chocolates. Thanks to everyone who brought the massive supper. Thanks to Helen and Chris who printed the Table decoration replica Flyers. The hall was buzzing with the fun of a country dance - so many chose to dress the part - Thank you all for a wonderful evening. We'll see many of you at the State Convention starting on Friday and Yes, we are dancing next Monday - hopefully we'll all still have some energy left.
(Thanks to Helen & Mike for the Pics & Vids - See the HERE)
24th July 2023
Had a great time at UpBeat last night. 22 dancers in the hall - 2 squares most of the night. About a square of absentees. Great to have Rob & Elaine with us - and of course I had Elaine calling for us - we even did a bracket together.
Also fabulous to have Rick & Carol from Sydney with us - always great to catch up with them. Di won the members draw. Don't forget, next week is our Country Party night. Dress country, bring a plate to share - there will be a raffle and plenty of Country music. Also the QCA State Convention starts next Friday (4th). See you there??
Had a great time at UpBeat last night. 22 dancers in the hall - 2 squares most of the night. About a square of absentees. Great to have Rob & Elaine with us - and of course I had Elaine calling for us - we even did a bracket together.
Also fabulous to have Rick & Carol from Sydney with us - always great to catch up with them. Di won the members draw. Don't forget, next week is our Country Party night. Dress country, bring a plate to share - there will be a raffle and plenty of Country music. Also the QCA State Convention starts next Friday (4th). See you there??
17th July 2023
Had a great time at UpBeat last night. Rain was threatening but we still had 26 dancers in the hall. Good to see Linda back on the dance floor after a month. Dave and Sandy wearing their new club badges. Desiree won the members draw.
Played a little with Ferris Wheel & Spread as well as R & L Thru & Roll.
Only 2 weeks until our Country night on the 31st July. Wear whatever you think Country dress is - we'll have lots of Country music - there will be a raffle and please bring a plate for Supper.
It's only 17 days until the QCA State Square dance Convention at Buderim - it starts on the 4th of August - Any takers for carrying the club banner on the Saturday night banner parade?
Had a great time at UpBeat last night. Rain was threatening but we still had 26 dancers in the hall. Good to see Linda back on the dance floor after a month. Dave and Sandy wearing their new club badges. Desiree won the members draw.
Played a little with Ferris Wheel & Spread as well as R & L Thru & Roll.
Only 2 weeks until our Country night on the 31st July. Wear whatever you think Country dress is - we'll have lots of Country music - there will be a raffle and please bring a plate for Supper.
It's only 17 days until the QCA State Square dance Convention at Buderim - it starts on the 4th of August - Any takers for carrying the club banner on the Saturday night banner parade?
10th July 2023
What a great night at UpBeat. 27 dancers in the hall - we danced 3 squares for the earlier part of the evening - 2 squares after that. We enjoyed having our Canberran visitors, Raymond & Helen Bates - Raymond called a bracket for us - I even got to have a dance. It was good to have Sylvia back on the dance floor after her travels - also good to see Gloria back.
Still counted a full square away for travel, baby sitting & illness, we hope to see them back soon.
Helen won the members draw - so it resets for next week.
I would just like to acknowledge those dancers who travel quite some distance to dance with us - we know who you are and appreciate you making the effort each week.
It's only 3 weeks until our Country Party Night. Bring a plate - dress country (whatever that means to you) & there will be raffle prizes. Invite your friends.
What a great night at UpBeat. 27 dancers in the hall - we danced 3 squares for the earlier part of the evening - 2 squares after that. We enjoyed having our Canberran visitors, Raymond & Helen Bates - Raymond called a bracket for us - I even got to have a dance. It was good to have Sylvia back on the dance floor after her travels - also good to see Gloria back.
Still counted a full square away for travel, baby sitting & illness, we hope to see them back soon.
Helen won the members draw - so it resets for next week.
I would just like to acknowledge those dancers who travel quite some distance to dance with us - we know who you are and appreciate you making the effort each week.
It's only 3 weeks until our Country Party Night. Bring a plate - dress country (whatever that means to you) & there will be raffle prizes. Invite your friends.
3rd July 2023
Well, it did rain a little last night. But not enough to bother the 20 dancers who came to have a good time at Upbeat Chaos. Lots of laughs last night. We started and finished the night with 2 squares. Good to have Freda, Margaret & Michael back with us after recent illnesses. Others still away with illness or travelling. Michael won the members draw last night. While they weren't there, Dave & Sandy have joined the club, I have ordered their badges, I pick them up tomorrow and they will get them next week. Finished the night with a couple of Singing Call requests. It's only 4 weeks until our next party night. Country theme - please bring a plate - all your favourite country tunes.
Well, it did rain a little last night. But not enough to bother the 20 dancers who came to have a good time at Upbeat Chaos. Lots of laughs last night. We started and finished the night with 2 squares. Good to have Freda, Margaret & Michael back with us after recent illnesses. Others still away with illness or travelling. Michael won the members draw last night. While they weren't there, Dave & Sandy have joined the club, I have ordered their badges, I pick them up tomorrow and they will get them next week. Finished the night with a couple of Singing Call requests. It's only 4 weeks until our next party night. Country theme - please bring a plate - all your favourite country tunes.
26th June 2023
If you weren't there, you missed a good night last night at Upbeat Chaos. 22 dancers in the hall - so 2 squares nearly all night. Russell & Suzie in the hall - Sandy & Dave back again. Still, there were a few away for various reasons, hopefully, they'll be back soon. Ron won the members draw - so it will reset for next week. As it is now the end of the Financial year, I've just checked our stats for the last year. The Club has averaged 3 squares each week for the full square dance year.
If you weren't there, you missed a good night last night at Upbeat Chaos. 22 dancers in the hall - so 2 squares nearly all night. Russell & Suzie in the hall - Sandy & Dave back again. Still, there were a few away for various reasons, hopefully, they'll be back soon. Ron won the members draw - so it will reset for next week. As it is now the end of the Financial year, I've just checked our stats for the last year. The Club has averaged 3 squares each week for the full square dance year.
19th June 2023
Excellent night at Upbeat Chaos last night. 25 dancers in the hall. Yes, we started with 3 squares early, but 2 the rest of the night.
Still a few apologies. Great to have Dave & Sandy with us, it's been a while.
Must admit there were a lot of laughs, due to faux pas both sides of the Microphone.
Lorraine would have won the members draw, but it will continue to jackpot.
All Upbeat Chaos dancers are invited to Northside Promenaders at Zillmere for their "Red for Love" night on the 29th of June.
30 Seeney St., Zillmere, Ql., 4034. Wear Red - bring a plate - lots of love songs - there will be a raffle. Plus 7.00pm and Mainstream from 7.30pm.
Excellent night at Upbeat Chaos last night. 25 dancers in the hall. Yes, we started with 3 squares early, but 2 the rest of the night.
Still a few apologies. Great to have Dave & Sandy with us, it's been a while.
Must admit there were a lot of laughs, due to faux pas both sides of the Microphone.
Lorraine would have won the members draw, but it will continue to jackpot.
All Upbeat Chaos dancers are invited to Northside Promenaders at Zillmere for their "Red for Love" night on the 29th of June.
30 Seeney St., Zillmere, Ql., 4034. Wear Red - bring a plate - lots of love songs - there will be a raffle. Plus 7.00pm and Mainstream from 7.30pm.
12th June 2023
Another good night at UpBeat. Still a few travelling or sick.
21 dancers in the hall - good to see Gloria after an extended absence.
We danced 2 squares for most of the night.
Sheryl would have won the members draw, but alas was not wearing her club badge.
Finished with a Singing Call request bracket.
Another good night at UpBeat. Still a few travelling or sick.
21 dancers in the hall - good to see Gloria after an extended absence.
We danced 2 squares for most of the night.
Sheryl would have won the members draw, but alas was not wearing her club badge.
Finished with a Singing Call request bracket.
5th June 2023
A really enjoyable night at UpBeat last night. 20 dancers in the hall, but still a few on the sick list. We danced 2 squares most of the night. Workshopped "Peel Off from Columns" and "Follow your Neighbour from 1/4 Tag", we are getting there. A lot of great feedback on last weeks party night. Di won the members draw. Next month we have another party night with a Country theme.
A really enjoyable night at UpBeat last night. 20 dancers in the hall, but still a few on the sick list. We danced 2 squares most of the night. Workshopped "Peel Off from Columns" and "Follow your Neighbour from 1/4 Tag", we are getting there. A lot of great feedback on last weeks party night. Di won the members draw. Next month we have another party night with a Country theme.
29th May 2023
What a fabulous night at the UpBeat Chaos Black & White night. The dancers just kept coming - 32 dancers in the hall. Great to see 4 squares in their Black & White outfits. Good to see Sue, M., David & Faith with us. Inter club visitors - David, Leslee, John, Marguerite, Ena and also Bernie from Lismore. Dancers enjoyed the Black & White music selections - I had just enough to cover the night. Faith won the members draw - Lorraine & Denice won the raffle prizes.
Thanks to Helen & Chris for the "Welcome to our Party" posters as well as the pics & vids. Another big thankyou goes to all our regular dancers - week in, week out, supporting the club - Thanks.
We had quite a few still travelling or on the sick parade - we look forward to you being back. You missed a great night - but the next Upbeat Chaos party night is the 31st July with a "Country" theme - keep the date free. (Don't forget that Northside Promenaders has a "Red for Love" party night on the 29th June at Zillmere.)
What a fabulous night at the UpBeat Chaos Black & White night. The dancers just kept coming - 32 dancers in the hall. Great to see 4 squares in their Black & White outfits. Good to see Sue, M., David & Faith with us. Inter club visitors - David, Leslee, John, Marguerite, Ena and also Bernie from Lismore. Dancers enjoyed the Black & White music selections - I had just enough to cover the night. Faith won the members draw - Lorraine & Denice won the raffle prizes.
Thanks to Helen & Chris for the "Welcome to our Party" posters as well as the pics & vids. Another big thankyou goes to all our regular dancers - week in, week out, supporting the club - Thanks.
We had quite a few still travelling or on the sick parade - we look forward to you being back. You missed a great night - but the next Upbeat Chaos party night is the 31st July with a "Country" theme - keep the date free. (Don't forget that Northside Promenaders has a "Red for Love" party night on the 29th June at Zillmere.)
22nd May 2023
Great time at Upbeat last night. 19 dancers in the hall - 2 squares for a lot of the night.
Great to have Marty dancing with us last night. Still working on "Peel Off" from Columns, we are getting there.
Bill would have won the Members draw, but it will jackpot to $25 next week - I will keep drawing next week until it goes off. Looking forward to a really big night next week for our BLACK & WHITE party night. B&W Dress and Music.
There will be a raffle - bring your spare change - also please bring a plate (with food on it).
Great time at Upbeat last night. 19 dancers in the hall - 2 squares for a lot of the night.
Great to have Marty dancing with us last night. Still working on "Peel Off" from Columns, we are getting there.
Bill would have won the Members draw, but it will jackpot to $25 next week - I will keep drawing next week until it goes off. Looking forward to a really big night next week for our BLACK & WHITE party night. B&W Dress and Music.
There will be a raffle - bring your spare change - also please bring a plate (with food on it).
15th May 2023
Wet, wet, wet is the only way to describe last night. But we had a good night anyway. 17 dancers decided it would be more fun dancing than watching TV. Great to have Lorraine with us too. We danced 2 squares all night until the last bracket which was a 6 couple rectangle. Marty would have won the members draw, but it will continue to jackpot. Let's hope next week is dry. It's only 2 weeks until our first party night for the year. Black & White outfits and music. There will be a raffle and please bring a plate.
Wet, wet, wet is the only way to describe last night. But we had a good night anyway. 17 dancers decided it would be more fun dancing than watching TV. Great to have Lorraine with us too. We danced 2 squares all night until the last bracket which was a 6 couple rectangle. Marty would have won the members draw, but it will continue to jackpot. Let's hope next week is dry. It's only 2 weeks until our first party night for the year. Black & White outfits and music. There will be a raffle and please bring a plate.
8th May 2023
Easy to tell the temperature is dropping, less dancers at the club. With illness and travel - we had 15 dancers in the hall last night. So we danced 1 square all night. Just as well we had Ena from Rockhampton visiting. Still we had fun and a few laughs. Heather would have won the members draw but it will continue to jackpot. It's only 3 weeks until our first party night of the year (Black & White theme) - tell your friends.
Easy to tell the temperature is dropping, less dancers at the club. With illness and travel - we had 15 dancers in the hall last night. So we danced 1 square all night. Just as well we had Ena from Rockhampton visiting. Still we had fun and a few laughs. Heather would have won the members draw but it will continue to jackpot. It's only 3 weeks until our first party night of the year (Black & White theme) - tell your friends.
8th May 2023
No dancing due to the Public Holiday for Labour Day.
No dancing due to the Public Holiday for Labour Day.
24th April 2023
Quite a few away last night, but an enjoyable night anyway. 17 dancers in the hall - we still danced 2 squares for most of the night. I think a few saw weather reports that I didn't - the rain didn't really hit until I was on the way home.
At one stage we did a 6 couple rectangle. Still working on "Follow your Neighbour" from 1/4 Tag formation.
The members draw will Jackpot for next time. Finished the night with a couple of classic square dance tunes - one was "Crawdad Hole"
I'm going to be calling at Buderim again this Saturday night (29th) - It's their Black & White Party night. Plus starts at 7pm then Mainstream from 7.30pm.
Don't forget - No dancing next Monday night 1st May due to the Public Holiday for Labour Day.
Quite a few away last night, but an enjoyable night anyway. 17 dancers in the hall - we still danced 2 squares for most of the night. I think a few saw weather reports that I didn't - the rain didn't really hit until I was on the way home.
At one stage we did a 6 couple rectangle. Still working on "Follow your Neighbour" from 1/4 Tag formation.
The members draw will Jackpot for next time. Finished the night with a couple of classic square dance tunes - one was "Crawdad Hole"
I'm going to be calling at Buderim again this Saturday night (29th) - It's their Black & White Party night. Plus starts at 7pm then Mainstream from 7.30pm.
Don't forget - No dancing next Monday night 1st May due to the Public Holiday for Labour Day.
17th April 2023
Another good dance night at UpBeat Chaos.
26 dancers in the hall, we danced 3 squares about half of the night.
Still a few away travelling or with illness
Great to have David & Leslee with us again.
Did another short workshop on Follow your Neighbour from 1/4 Tag formation. Linda won the members draw - again.
Finished the night with a 2 number Singing Call request bracket.
Thanks for all the well wishes and good thoughts around my brand new Grandson - Samuel Anthony.
Another good dance night at UpBeat Chaos.
26 dancers in the hall, we danced 3 squares about half of the night.
Still a few away travelling or with illness
Great to have David & Leslee with us again.
Did another short workshop on Follow your Neighbour from 1/4 Tag formation. Linda won the members draw - again.
Finished the night with a 2 number Singing Call request bracket.
Thanks for all the well wishes and good thoughts around my brand new Grandson - Samuel Anthony.
10th April 2023
No Dancing due to the Easter Weekend
No Dancing due to the Easter Weekend
3rd April 2023
Had a great time last night at Upbeat. 30 dancers in the hall, so we danced 3 squares for the majority of the night.
David & Leslee visiting from Uniting Squares. We still have a few away cruising at the moment, great to have Ron & Hazel back on the dance floor. Elaine & Rob were with us, so Elaine did a couple of brackets with us.
Betty (our favourite door person) won the members draw - said it's only the 3rd time in 23 years at the club.
Please remember, there is no dancing next Monday (10th April), I hope to see everyone back on the 17th April, after the Easter break. Enjoy your Easter with family & friends, don't eat too much chocolate.
Had a great time last night at Upbeat. 30 dancers in the hall, so we danced 3 squares for the majority of the night.
David & Leslee visiting from Uniting Squares. We still have a few away cruising at the moment, great to have Ron & Hazel back on the dance floor. Elaine & Rob were with us, so Elaine did a couple of brackets with us.
Betty (our favourite door person) won the members draw - said it's only the 3rd time in 23 years at the club.
Please remember, there is no dancing next Monday (10th April), I hope to see everyone back on the 17th April, after the Easter break. Enjoy your Easter with family & friends, don't eat too much chocolate.
27th March 2023
Yes, numbers were down a little last night, but we had a great time. Many of our group are travelling at the moment.
We had 19 dancers in the hall, so we danced 2 squares most of the night.
The members draw was not won, so it will jack pot (sorry David, you weren't there).
Played with a few different ideas, dancers are keeping up with some new ideas.
The excitement last night was when I tried to jump up on stage and missed!! Ended up on my back on the dance floor, losing some bark on my shin for my troubles. It was all well though, I was able to continue calling.
Dancing is on next week (3rd April) but we are not dancing the next week due to the Easter long weekend (10th)
Yes, numbers were down a little last night, but we had a great time. Many of our group are travelling at the moment.
We had 19 dancers in the hall, so we danced 2 squares most of the night.
The members draw was not won, so it will jack pot (sorry David, you weren't there).
Played with a few different ideas, dancers are keeping up with some new ideas.
The excitement last night was when I tried to jump up on stage and missed!! Ended up on my back on the dance floor, losing some bark on my shin for my troubles. It was all well though, I was able to continue calling.
Dancing is on next week (3rd April) but we are not dancing the next week due to the Easter long weekend (10th)
20th March 2023
An enjoyable night at UpBeat last night. We danced 3 squares for the majority of the night. 26 dancers in the hall.
Linda won the members draw, so it will reset for next week.
Still playing with Follow your Neighbour from 1/4 Tag formation and the different formation Peel Off's - success is building.
Thanks to all the dancers for their attendance & enthusiasm.
An enjoyable night at UpBeat last night. We danced 3 squares for the majority of the night. 26 dancers in the hall.
Linda won the members draw, so it will reset for next week.
Still playing with Follow your Neighbour from 1/4 Tag formation and the different formation Peel Off's - success is building.
Thanks to all the dancers for their attendance & enthusiasm.
13th March 2023
Had a great time last night at UpBeat. We danced 3 squares for the majority of the night. 28 Dancers in the hall.
Great to have Russell & Suzie with for the first time this year.
Chris would have won the members draw, but alas it will jackpot for next week.
Did a mini workshop on Peel the Top & Peel Off. Finished the night with a two number Gospel Bracket.
Had a great time last night at UpBeat. We danced 3 squares for the majority of the night. 28 Dancers in the hall.
Great to have Russell & Suzie with for the first time this year.
Chris would have won the members draw, but alas it will jackpot for next week.
Did a mini workshop on Peel the Top & Peel Off. Finished the night with a two number Gospel Bracket.
6th March 2023
Another good night at Upbeat Chaos. Started with 3 squares dancing for the first 3 brackets, down to 2 after that.
26 dancers in the Hall. Great to have Doug & Wendy with us - they recently moved to Coffs Harbour.
Did a quick workshop on Peel Off from Double Pass Thru and Left & Right Hand Columns.
Jim won the members draw. Finished the night with a couple of request Singing Calls.
Another good night at Upbeat Chaos. Started with 3 squares dancing for the first 3 brackets, down to 2 after that.
26 dancers in the Hall. Great to have Doug & Wendy with us - they recently moved to Coffs Harbour.
Did a quick workshop on Peel Off from Double Pass Thru and Left & Right Hand Columns.
Jim won the members draw. Finished the night with a couple of request Singing Calls.
27th February 2023
A good time at Upbeat Chaos last night. We danced 3 squares for more than 1/2 of the night - 29 dancers in the hall. Great to have Sheryl back for the first time this year. Playing with Follow your Neighbour from 1/4 Tag formation.
Freda won the members draw - it will reset for next week. Heather brought along some SD clothes to give away.
Finished the night with a request bracket.
The Society AGM is coming up on the 18th of March at the Royal Buffalo Hall in Zillmere - meeting starts at 1.30pm, then dancing afterward until 4pm. See link for venue address: https://northsidepromenaderssdc.weebly.com/our-venue.html
A good time at Upbeat Chaos last night. We danced 3 squares for more than 1/2 of the night - 29 dancers in the hall. Great to have Sheryl back for the first time this year. Playing with Follow your Neighbour from 1/4 Tag formation.
Freda won the members draw - it will reset for next week. Heather brought along some SD clothes to give away.
Finished the night with a request bracket.
The Society AGM is coming up on the 18th of March at the Royal Buffalo Hall in Zillmere - meeting starts at 1.30pm, then dancing afterward until 4pm. See link for venue address: https://northsidepromenaderssdc.weebly.com/our-venue.html
20th February 2023
Well, 3 weeks late, but what a way to start the year. Aircon working well and plenty of dancers having fun.
Started the night with 3 Squares and finished with 2. 30 dancers in the hall. Elaine gave us a couple brackets as well.
Sheryl T. would have won the members draw, but she's not back until next week.
We welcome Sylvia as a new member, wearing her new badge for the very first time - she is now in the members draw.
Finished the night with a request bracket.
Well, 3 weeks late, but what a way to start the year. Aircon working well and plenty of dancers having fun.
Started the night with 3 Squares and finished with 2. 30 dancers in the hall. Elaine gave us a couple brackets as well.
Sheryl T. would have won the members draw, but she's not back until next week.
We welcome Sylvia as a new member, wearing her new badge for the very first time - she is now in the members draw.
Finished the night with a request bracket.
17th February 2023
Got an email from the Council, Aircon is fixed - Full steam ahead for Monday the 20th February.
Got an email from the Council, Aircon is fixed - Full steam ahead for Monday the 20th February.
13th February 2023
No Dancing again - It's very hot and the Aircon for the hall is broken - Hopefully, next week
No Dancing again - It's very hot and the Aircon for the hall is broken - Hopefully, next week
6th February 2023
No Dancing - It's very hot and the Aircon for the hall is broken - Hopefully, next week
No Dancing - It's very hot and the Aircon for the hall is broken - Hopefully, next week