Welcome to PID in Our Fiftieth Year!
PID - Perth International Dance runs regular traditional dance classes around Perth and Albany, Western Australia.
We also present occasional workshops in schools and festivals, develop choreographies for schools, host touring dance teachers and sometimes present demonstration performances.
PID events are events of Perth International Folk Dance Group Inc.
Various editions of our newsletter Grapevine are now available to view on-line or to download.
The first of our "Meet and Greets", a 50th year initiative, went very well. It was a chance for the relatively recently-formed group in Mandurah to meet some of the central cast of PID to show that we do exist and to make them feel more part of the dance group.
Overall there were thirteen dances done in the session and it was an interesting mix of dancers, with the current president and vice-president there along with the treasurer, two past-presidents, a past-secretary and a one-time committee member. A really impressive representation!
After the dancing we retired to The Hummingbird Waterside Cafe on the Terrace for drinks, an early lunch and some socialising. Thanks to everyone who attended and to Maria and Jennifer for their organisation.
After Saturday teaching by Peter Fallon, out came Pam Massey's screen and the Bardill family's projector and after quite a few tweaks we were off into memory-land. The first half of about twenty films included such classics as Paula Day's Charlie Chapin routine from 2019 before a break for a souperb selection of soups and garlic bread followed by cake and yes, more cake - and lots of socialising.
The second half started with that 'Swan Lake' perfomance by Martin, Art, Tony and Peter from 2002, and included the 2017 Red Faces 'Can-Can' plate routine led by Leigh Richmond. There were echos from workshops, rehearsals, performances and Red Faces.
It was all good fun and part of our 50th year celebrations. It brought back lots of mostly good memories.
A big, big thank you to the catering and support teams, led by John and Jenny Bardill and supported by Hilary, Anne, Peter, Maeve and others.
Eve will be teaching on Saturdays for most of June, with Sara teaching on Saturday 20th.
So far this month Eve has revised Janiman Kavrakh (Syria), and taught Sapari (Israel), Cigina Krizaljka (Serbia), Alunelul de la Godenesti (Romania) and the delicate Isu Byala Nedo from Bulgaria with the 11/8 rhythm. Don't forget you can always check old Saturday dances taught over the years at by clicking on this link - also availble via the 'Teaching' link
The 50 year history book has now been printed and copies are available. Thanks to everyone who pre-ordered a $10 copy.
Here's a photo of our vice-President reading the proof copy Described variously by those who have read it as 'Ambitious', 'Phew' and 'Mad'; you just have to have your own copy!!
The latest version, as printed, is on-line in History final page and rear cover along with the timeline of events
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Session Teachers - 2026
Jennifer teaches the East Fremantle River sessions,
Planned Teaching Programme Dalkeith Monday sessions largely feature revision of popular dances - a curated selection of new and old favourites. A feature dance is taught from time to time. Pam Williams and Jenny Currell have been preparing the Monday playlists since mid-2022 Dalkeith Saturday sessions, at the new time of 1:45, have reverted to teaching for about one hour followed by a playlist selected by the teacher and/or by Peter Fallon. Let them know if you would like to request a particular dance. Ask them to add your favourite dances Past Teaching Programme Check here for dances taught in recent months and over the years Recent Teaching |
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To discuss and plan the 50th anniversary,'Gold' celebrations on 1 August
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