Tascal WINTER BALL WEEKEND 2024

Dance Scottish! Dance Global! Together

Tascal Winter Ball Weekend 2024 with musicians Chris Duncan and Catherine Strutt. This is our dancing highlight of the year as we join together with our many friends. Let's dance global this year. Many of our dance favourites are devised by people from all over the world for so many reasons - celebrating a person, a place or a moment. There's dances from Scotland too of course!

On Friday evening, see the lights of Hobart during an evening cruise on the River Derwent or walk through some of the dances for Saturday evening's ball at St George's Church Hall, Battery Point before joining together for a heart warming supper.

Saturday evening is the gala event in the beautiful historic Hobart Town Hall ballroom beginning with the Grand March led by piper Geoff Jones, then dance global with Chris and Catherine's vibrant music.

On Sunday, bring friends and family to our picnic lunch and dance with Chris and Catherine and other musicians at the Richmond Town hall in historic Richmond village.

Dates

Saturday, 7 September, 2024 - Winter Ball

Hobart Town Hall (Winter Ball)
50 Macquarie Street, Hobart Tasmania 7000

Last year we celebrated the centenary of the foundation of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society. From its early years, the Society's passion spread around the world, and dances written by overseas dancers gradually were included in RSCDS publications. Scottish country dancing became truly global, reflecting a common dance language with local relevance.

This year, we recognise many overseas devisors as we dance our way around the world. Our musicians, Chris Duncan and Catherine Strutt play with non-stop energy, inviting us to dance with passion and joy.

Gather in Hobart's elegant historic Town Hall at 7pm to meet friends and enjoy a friendly drink. The Grand March begins at 7.30pm led by piper Geoff Jones, then we dance the night away. Enjoy a delectibly sumptuous supper during the evening. 

Tickets: Adult $55.00, 16 years & under $25.00, Spectators $30.00

Programme:

To view cribs, videos and diagrams, click on link: https://my.strathspey.org/dd/list/47309/#cbs

Here is the dance list

1. Granville Market J 8 x 32 RSCDS Graded Book 2

2. Peggy Dewar R 8 x 32 Book 38

3. The Stoorie Miller S 8 x 32 Book 21

4. Links with St Petersburg J 8 x 32 Book 46

5. Swiss Lassie R 8 x 32 Book 39

6. Up in the Air S 8 x 32 Book 20

7. Chased Lovers J 8 x 32 Book 53

8. Bauldy Bain's Fiddle R 8 x 32 John Bowie Dickson: The Lothian Collection

9. The Paisley Weavers S 3 x 32 Graded Book 3

10. The Castle of Mey R 8 x 32 QE Diamond Jubilee Dances

11. Joie de Vivre J 8 x 32 Book 39

12. Trip to Timber Ridge R 8 x 32 Book 52

13. Asilomar Romantic S 8 x 32 RSCDS 30 Popular Dances

14. Best Set in the Hall J 8 x 32 Book 46

15. The Piper and the Penguin R 1 x 88 Sq set Scotia Suite of SCDs

16. Memories of Mary Ann S 3 x 32 Book 47

17. Gothenburg's Welcome J 8 x 32 Book 37

18. The Reel of the 51st Division R 8 x 32 Book 13

Friday, 6 September, 2024 - a choice of two options

Hobart city lights River Derwent cruise

Enjoy the sparkling lights of Hobart city cruising on the River Derwent. We gently navigate a circuit of the river, past the Royal Botanical Gardens and Government House, under the illuminated Tasman Bridge, across the river to the yacht havens of the Eastern Shore, then back towards Sandy Bay and Battery Point to dock back at the Murray Street pier. The tour, with live commentary, lasts an hour and a half with drinks available to purchase on board and cheese platters provided by Tascal.

Location: Hobart Historic Cruises, Murray Street Pier, 31 Morrison Street. There is parking around the pier and Salamanca area. Map reference: Murray Street Pier

After the tour, travel to St George's Church Hall, 30 Cromwell St, Battery Point and join the ball walk-through group for a friendly supper. It is approximately a 15 to 20 min brisk walk to St George's or a 7 to 10 minute drive. Chat to each other and plan your Saturday activities before the evening ball.

Tour time: 6pm to 7.30pm, supper at St George's, 8pm to 9pm Cost: Adults $30, 16 & under $15 (cheese platters on board & supper at St George's provided)

or

Ball programme walk-through

Brush up some of the dances on the programme.

Dancing from 6pm to 8pm, supper 8pm to 9pm. Cost $15.00 (supper provided)

St George's Church Hall, 30 Cromwell St, Battery Point. Parking is available in the street. Map reference: St George's Church Hall

Sunday, 8 September, 2024 - Richmond Picnic

11.00am to 3.00pm, $10.00

Richmond Village Green and Town Hall Map reference Richmond Town Hall

After booking, you will receive an email with your ticket, receipt and further information including the link to the Winter Ball programme.

Best Practice Health Guidelines for Respiratory Infections apply.

• Wear a mask if you feel more comfortable doing so;
• Regularly sanitize or wash your hands between dances;
• Please do not attend if you are unwell. Stay home and recover.