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Old Time, New Vogue and Sequence Ballroom Dance Music

RSPD – Old Time & New Vogue Sequence Dancing

by Walter Willans on May 16, 2021 with No Comments

Carol & Walter Willans ( A life time committed to Music & Dance )

by Walter Willans on May 16, 2021 with No Comments

Our next Saturday dance is on 23/07/22 & includes the Platinum waltz to celebrate the Queen’s 70th Platinum Jubilee.

by Walter Willans on August 12, 2018 with No Comments

Click this link https://youtu.be/57s8g9OUH60 to view the Crown St video sent to David Read to... Read More

Crown Street, Holland Park 2nd & 4th Saturdays in the month

by Walter Willans on November 18, 2017 with No Comments

St. Joachim Hall – 24/26 Crown St. Holland Park, Bris. Q4121 *NEXT DANCE* – Crown... Read More

St. Andrews Day at South Tweed Sports

by waladm on January 13, 2017 with No Comments

Celebrating St. Andrews Day at South Tweed Sports Dance Night Read More

Carol & Walter Willans

by waladm on November 26, 2016 with 1 Comment

Recreational Structured Partner Dancing (RSPD) OT/NV/English Sequence Practice Dancing. *For bookings call Mobile: 0439 112... Read More

24-26 Crown St, Holland Park

Every 2nd & 4th Saturday in the month

7 - 10:15pm - RSPD - Practice Dancing

with Tea ☕️ Coffee & Biscuits
The next dance at Crown St will be held on Saturday 23/07/22
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ATTENTION ALL DANCER’S. Don’t miss this Platinum opportunity!!
Be amongst the first in Australia to celebrate our Queen’s 70th Platinum Jubilee by learning and performing an English Sequence Dance to music, both of which were famously scripted and composed with Royal approval!
David Read MA, a highly educated and accomplished musician and composer, firstly composed the beautiful piece of music called the ‘Platinum Waltz’ with the sole purpose of making his contribution to the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations. Subsequently, suggestions from the British Dancing Fraternity, prompted David to approach experienced dance teachers, Maureen Stewart and Jim Currie, to choreograph a beautiful accompanying slow waltz to further contribute to the Royal accolades by involving the whole Social Sequence dance population in Great Britain’s celebrations. However, ever cognisant of the legalities of the Copyright Act, David approached the ‘Palace’ and was surprised by the lovely personal response he received from Her Majesty. Now one month later, it appears that the Platinum Waltz and its accompanying music has taken the dance population of Great Britain by storm.
Walter’s long standing and close friendship with David Read has motivated Walter to further expand this unique way of celebrating this Royal 70th Jubilee to the Australian Dancers, by seeking consent from David, to both teach and promote the performance of the Platinum Waltz with David’s flawless music, locally in the dances with which he is associated. Thus, initially, on Saturday the 28th May 2022 both Carol and Walter will be instructing in the performance and nuances of the Platinum Waltz at their dance at Crown St. Holland Park Brisbane Qld. During the night, the Platinum Waltz will feature prominently on the program to further consolidate the steps in the minds of the dancers. *To view the video recorded on 28/05/22 on YouTube and sent to David to be included in his official video package to the Queen, please CLICK this LINK https://youtu.be/57s8g9OUH60

British born multi-instumentaIist, Walter Willans, has devoted his life to the art of music and dance. Commencing with piano and accordion playing at the tender age of 7, he gave his first concert performance at the age of 9 and played for his first dance at age 14.

Known as 'the dancing musician', Walter began ballroom dancing to partner his daughters for their medal exams in the early 1970s. He became a very competent dancer in a variety of styles.

To his musical credit, Walter has also spent several years as a member of a 24 piece brass band and ten years conducting the 'Queensland Accordion Orchestra' of which he was the foundation president.