The Colonial Dance scene of which we are part is quite vibrant. We run a program of regular dance nights, and balls. For details of each part of the program, follow the link below.

Weekly dance and Live Music nights at Deepdene
Classes and Live Music Nights are held at Deepdene Uniting Church on Wednesday nights.

The 2026 dance year starts on Wednesday, 4th February at Deepdene.

Your first Wednesday dance night with us is FREE.

Special Events
Themed costume ball on the 29th August at Preston Town Hall - Wicked/Wizard of Oz Ball.

Come join us at the weekly Wednesday classes, starting 5 August, to learn & practice the Ball dances.

National Folk Festival
We have regularly run dances, balls, and classes for heritage dancing at this annual festival in Canberra.

Melbourne Colonial Dancers Band
Our group of musicians who play for our monthly Live Music Nights, some balls, and other gigs.

As well as the functions organized by the Melbourne Colonial Dancers, there are several other balls held, in Melbourne each year, that are put on by similar organizations. Information about such functions can be found through the Links page.

Folk Festivals are held throughout the country all throughout the year and Colonial dancing does feature at some of these festivals. The annual folk festival at Nariel (in North-Eastern Victoria) that begins soon after Christmas and continues into the New Year, is an example.

The National Folk festival is held each year at Easter time in Canberra. There is at least one Colonial Ball at this festival. Many people in the Colonial dance scene do go to these festivals. They know that plenty of their friends will be there when they arrive. One of the most valuable aspects of Colonial dancing is in the camaraderie. All ages are welcome!