Anthea Matthews
Western Australia – Awarded in 2024 THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS CAN YOU HELP US?As part of our ongoing commitment to preserving Australia’s square dance heritage, we are seeking archival photographs, biographical details, and historical records that document the involvement and impact of these remarkable people. If you have access to relevant documents, images, […]
Leanne Nicholson
About Co-Convenor: 47th (2006) / 54th (2013) / 62nd (2022) Australian National Conventions Began Dancing: 1986 Club: B-bar-H Number of National Conventions attended: approx. 31 Number of State Conventions attended: approx. 26 Positions & Awards in Square Dancing: Co-Convenor 27th NSW State Convention Co-Convenor 40th NSW State Convention Co-Convenor 47th ANSDC Co-Convenor 54th […]
Gordon Hearne
From New South Wales About Early 1991 I was asked to put my name forward to be a part of the committee of the NSW Square Dance Society. Jan and myself decided to attend the AGM in March, where I was elected as Vice President. We had regular monthly meetings at various homes and venues. […]
Kevin Kelly
From Western Australia – Awarded in 2010 About I lost a football bet to a school friend and as payment had to attend my first Square Dance at the ripe old age of 15. I have now been Club Calling for 48 / 49 years depending on if you start the count from start of […]
Gail Giuliano
From Australian Capital Territory – Awarded in 2010 About SQUARE DANCE HISTORY. 1952 . .. Commenced Dancing in November. over the next years danced at South Steyne/ Mosman/ Balgowlah/ North Sydney/ Terry Hi ls/ Collaroy Plateau. Visited other clubs.(Met Santo at Blue Pacific Club, Rose Bay.) 1970 .. Danced with Vince Spi I lane at […]
Jeff Seidel
From South Australia – Awarded in 2008 About Jeff Seidel really needs no introduction to most Square Dancers in Australia. Jeff has been a caller at club level for over 28 years, has been on the SA Square Dance Society committee for just over 15 years and has served on the National level for almost […]
Barry Chandler
From Tasmania – Awarded in 2005 About Barry Chandler Barry Chandler has dedicated decades of service to the square dance community at club, state, and national levels. His leadership, commitment, and passion have left a lasting impact across Tasmania and Australia. Club-Level Contributions Southern Eight’s Squares (1975–1990)President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Committee Member Roulette RoundsCuer and […]
Marion Brown
From Victoria – Awarded in 2004 About Marion was perhaps the Matriarch of Square dancing in Victoria.A Life member of the Victorian Square Dancing Association.An Association in which she held many positions for over half a century. Senior Positions such as President, Vice President, Secretary, South Pacific Square Dance Review Editor for Victoria (The only […]
Ivan Dawes
From Western Australia – Awarded in 2004 About COMMITTEE OR EXECUTIVE POSITIONS HELD Editor of Squaring Around WA, 1977-1985, 1989 – 1994 and 1999 to date Square Dance Society of W.A.(Inc.)Western Australia Editor for South Pacific Review 1977-1985, 1989-1994 and 1999 to date Also,Committee member and Accommodation – 19th National Convention, Perth 1978Committee member and […]
Nev McLachlan
From Queensland – Awarded in 2004 About Nev began his square dancing journey in the early 1960s and has been calling since 1967. He founded his first club, Circle W, in 1969 and has been the long-time caller for Suncoasters Square Dance Club since it was established in 1970. His contributions to square dancing are […]