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The VFMC holds two "Woolshed Ball" dances each year, around May and September. There may also be other "special" dances from time to time. Each dance features live music from one of our featured bush bands.

Port Philip Dance Festival 2026 2nd April 2026 7.30pm until 5.00pm

Admission: cash or card at the door
or advance purchase
Daily ticket (members) $20
Daily ticket (non-member) $25
Single session (member) $12
Single session (non-member) $15
Weekend ticket (member) $70
Weekend ticket (non-member) $90
Accompanied child Free

Following the success of the one day, 2025 festival, the 2026 Port Phillip Dance Festival will be held over five days commencing Thursday evening, 2nd April and ending around 5.00pm Monday 6th April.
The festival will include 7 dances, 6 live bands and 2 dance workshops. Select a programme item for full details:

Thursday evening 7:30 - 10:00 Irish Ceilidh
Friday Morning 10:30 - 12:00 Scottish Workshop
Friday afternoon 2:00 - 5:00 Old Time Tea Dance
Friday evening 7:30 - 10:00 Scottish Dance
Saturday evening 7:30 - 10:30 VFMC Family Dance
Sunday morning 10:30 - 12:00 Contra workshop
Sunday afternoon 2:00 - 5:00 Welsh Dance
Sunday evening 7:30 - 10:00 Contra Dance
Monday afternoon 2:00 - 5:00 English Dance

Ringwood East Senior Citizens Hall

6 Laurence Grove
Ringwood East
Vic
3135

Parking: There is a car park at the side of the hall, and further parking in adjacent Knaith Road Park.

Melway ref. 50B8

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Refreshments - tea and coffee at breaks BYO food or use local cafes.

Information for Prospective Bands

For our Balls and other special events, our bands need to have a large repertoire of dances, and to be prepared to take on and prepare music for other specialised dances. We welcome additional bands to join us and play excellent dance music for our discerning dancers. Schedules for special events are usually prepared well in advance.

If your band is interested in joining us, please contact the dance convenor for details.

Corona Virus Arrangements

VFMC recognises that some dancers are still very cautious about re-joining dance activities. We ask all our dance participants to be respectful of the concerns some people have about close contact. Everyone is welcome to wear a mask.

Future VFMC Special Dances

Forthcoming other dances:Select Performer name to view details of the event and performers:

Port Philip Dance Festival 20262nd April 2026 7:30pm
Irish Ceilidh opening the Port Philip Dance Festival2nd April 2026 7:30pm
Scottish Dance Workshop at the Port Philip Dance Festival3rd April 2026 10:30am
Norm EllisOld Time Tea Dance at the Port Philip Dance Festival3rd April 2026 2:00pm
The Billabong BandOld Time Tea Dance at the Port Philip Dance Festival3rd April 2026 2:00pm
Scottish Dance at the Port Philip Dance Festival3rd April 2026 7:30pm
Contra Dance Workshop at the Port Philip Dance Festival5th April 2026 10:30am
Welsh Dance at the Port Philip Dance Festival5th April 2026 2:00pm
ContraditionContra Dance at the Port Philip Dance Festival5th April 2026 7:30pm
Delia's FriendsEnglish Dance at the Port Philip Dance Festival6th April 2026 2:00pm

Index of other dances from previous years

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Last modified: August 18 2025 13:34.