This selection is designed to help newcomers become more familiar with the dances.
| Circassian Circle | https://youtu.be/Q135PU1JLsc |
| Galopede | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuwCqolUMXk |
| Gay Gordons | https://youtu.be/ntrrxXjhYKg |
| Pride of Erin | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1E3ONjJpJD0 |
| Military Two Step | https://youtu.be/NGjvPJxqPWo |
| Swedish Masquerade | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23XJt2lW-CQ |
| Thady You Gander | https://youtu.be/oubN3G71YNc |
| Waves of Tory | https://youtu.be/yU0yLZ9NqPc |
| Virginia Reel | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjgV7MzlnwE |
| Waltz Country Dance |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bxn3MHPvnFg |
| Circle Waltz |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pfeXCvgJ-U |
Note: Within Australia (and internationally) several different versions of a dance can evolve down the years. The versions shown in these videos have been chosen to be as similar as possible to those done in South Australia and provide a clear picture of the basic patterns of the dances. Note for keen dancers: The videos uploaded by Mary Smith are supplemented by notes by one of Australia’s leading dance historians, Peter Ellis (1946-2015). Just click on ‘Show more’ on her webpages to reveal all. For tributes to Peter see here.
