In 1994, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a "Warm Up For Winter Dance" as a fundraising event during National Arthritis Week. The dance, which was held at the San Remo Ballroom, had a multicultural theme and featured performances by professional dancers and dance troupes. This photo depicts AFV Physiotherapist, Valerie Sayce, in her role as MC on the night. Some photos from the event appear on page 3 of the Autumn 1994 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria’s quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update, as part of a National Arthritis Week (NAW) feature.Colour photo of a woman, dressed in a red and grey ballroom dance costume, in the middle of an empty dance floor in a large hall. She is speaking into a cordless microphone, while some people in the background are standing near or sitting at some tables.Colour photo of a woman, dressed in a red and grey ballroom dance costume, in the middle of an empty dancefloor in a large hall. She is speaking into a cordless microphone, while some people in the background are standing near or sitting at some tables.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, fundraising, fundraiser, warm up for winter dance, multicultural, art and culture, traditional dance, valerie sayce, physiotherapist, mc, ballroom dancing, dance costume, ballroom costume, san remo ballroom, north carlton, national arthritis week, naw, arthritis update, 1994

Colour slides of girls in dance costumes performing at the Christmas party at Government House. Melbourne Legacy held an annual Christmas Party for Junior Legatees and Widows at Government House for many years. The year is unknown but likely to be during the 1950s. A group of slides in glass mounts with green tape are probably from a couple of consecutive years. They will be catalogued separately. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image is the best available.A record of a Legacy Christmas party held at Government House.Colour slides x 2 of girls in dance costume at a Legacy Christmas party at Government House, in a glass mount with green tape.christmas party, government house party, dancing

The full costume used traditionally by ladies in the 16th to 19th century AD. Here used by Thessaloniki Association in Greek dances, parades and theatrical performances as a traditional costumeHistorical significance for the purposes it was used by Thessaloniki Association "The White Tower", in functions, dancing and parades.Red velvet girl's dancing costume vest with embroidery along outside and sleeves. Part "B" of a four piece costume.girl, dancing, costume, vest, βλαχοπούλα, γιλέκο, greek, στολή, plutarch

The full costume used traditionally by girls in the 16th to 19th century AD. In Australia used by Thessaloniki Association “The White Tower” in Greek dances, parades and theatrical performances as a traditional costume.Historical significance for the purposes it was used by Thessaloniki Association "The White Tower", in functions, dancing and parades.Girl's dancing costume apron, red velvet with embroidery along outside. Red lining. Part "C" of a 4 piece costume.girl, dancing, costume, apron, βλαχοπούλα, ποδιά, greek, plutarch, στολή

The full costume used traditionally by girls in the 16th to 19th century AD. In Australia used by Thessaloniki Association “The White Tower” in Greek dances, parades and theatrical performances as a traditional costume.Historical significance for the purposes it was used by Thessaloniki Association "The White Tower", in functions, dancing and parades.Yellow girl's dancing costume scarf, triangular in shape, silk with gold and silver embroidery around top. Part "D" of a four piece costume.girl, dancing, costume, scarf, βλαχοπούλα, κασκόλ, greek

The full costume used traditionally by ladies in the 16th to 19th century AD. Now used in Greek dances, parades and theatrical performances as a traditional costume.Historical significance for the purposes it was used by Thessaloniki Association "The White Tower", in functions, dancing and parades.Girl's white cotton dancing costume dress, with embroidery along neck, sleeves and bottom of dress. Part "A" of a four piece costume. Four in Thessaloniki Association's possession.girl, dancing, costume, dress, βλαχοπούλα, φόρεμα, greek

The full costume used traditionally by ladies in the 16th to 19th century AD. Now used in Greek dances, parades and theatrical performances as a traditional costume. In Australia used by Thessaloniki Association "The White Tower".Historical significance for the purposes it was used by Thessaloniki Association "The White Tower", in functions, dancing and parades.Lady's dancing costume belt. Woollen with silver sequins and beading. Fringe on either end. Slightly damaged, silver buttons missing. Part "D" of a four piece costume.lady's costume, belt, greek, βλαχοπούλα, ζώνη, στολή

DANCERS IN NATIONAL COSTUME -?local history, photography, photographs, events and celebrations

Black and white photo of girls in costumes on stage during an Annual Demonstration. The year is not known but it is in the 1940s or 1950s as the album was a collection of press photos taken during dress rehearsals from that time. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and Eurythmics. The Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to the 1980's, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.A record of the displays at the Annual Demonstrations. Also that Legacy provided classes for junior legatees and the skills learned were displayed in the Annual Demonstration.Black and white photo in an album of dancers in costumes posing on stage.junior legatees, demonstration, annual demonstration, girls classes, costumes

DANCERS IN NATIONAL COSTUME ? IN TOWN HALLlocal history, photography, photographs, events and celebrations

DANCERS IN NATIONAL COSTUMES - TOWN HALL?local history, photography, photographs, events and celebrations

DANCERS IN NATIONAL COSTUME? TOWN HALLlocal history, photography, photographs, events and celebrations

DANCERS IN NATIONAL COSTUMES? TOWN HALLlocal history, photography, photographs, events and celebrations

The full costume used traditionally by ladies in the 16th to 19th century AD. Now used in Greek dances, parades and theatrical performances as a traditional costume.Historical significance due to the variety of traditional functions it was used during the 1990'sLady's dancing costume Jacket, gold and silver embroidery around edges. It has orange lining of silk material, lace and linen frill sleeve. Whole costume is called "Vlahopoula". Velvet outer. Part "C" of a four piece costume.lady's costume, jacket, greek, βλαχοπούλα, γιλέκο, στολή

DANCERS IN NATIONAL COSTUMES ? AT FOOTY OVAL CLUNES.local history, photography, photographs, events and celebrations

DANCERS WEARING NATIONAL COSTUMES? AT TOWN HALLlocal history, photography, photographs, events and celebrations

DANCERS WEARING NATIONAL COSTUMES? AT TOWN HALLlocal history, photography, photographs, events and celebrations

DANCERS WEARING NATIONAL COSTUMES? AT TOWN HALLlocal history, photography, photographs, events and celebrations

The Ithacan dance group, taught by Olga Black, were performing at the annual Greek Community Antipodes Festival in Lonsdale Street Melbourne some time in thein the late 1990s. The dancers are wearing the traditional Ithacan costume. Pictured from L-R: Andrianna Bisas, Nicoletta ?, Emilia Calinikos, Eleni Tsalikis, Yianni Callinikos, unknown, Kristina Tsalikis. Olga who is of Ithacan descent, danced for a number of years in Athens for the Dora Stratou Dance Group which is renown for its traditional dance performances and costumes representing the various regions of Greece. Olga also taught Greek dance in Melbourne across the Greek and Australian community. The Ithacan Philanthropic Society has supported the teaching of traditional Greek dancing over the years and the Ithacan dance ensembles have performed at a variety of functions. A coloured photograph of seven young people dressed in traditional Ithacan costume dancing on an open air stage in a street.

DANCERS WEARING NATIONAL COSTUMES? AT CLUNES TOWN HALLlocal history, photography, photographs, events and celebrations

DANCERS WEARING NATIONAL COSTUMES? AT CLUNES TOWN HALLlocal history, photography, photographs, events and celebrations

DANCERS WEARING NATIONAL COSTUMES? AT CLUNES TOWN HALLlocal history, photography, photographs, events and celebrations

DANCERS WEARING NATIONAL COSTUMES? AT CLUNES TOWN HALLlocal history, photography, photographs, events and celebrations

DANCERS WEARING NATIONAL COSTUMES? AT CLUNES TOWN HALLlocal history, photography, photographs, events and celebrations

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph of a group of men and women standing in an auditorium. Some are in band uniform and carrying their instruments whilst the rest are in highland dance costume. The band is St Hilda's with the conductor Frank Wright. The dance troupe is Roy Stewart Dancers of Scotland. The place is Morecambe Lanes, London.Handwritten on back - St Hilda's - F.W. Conductor, Roy Stewart Dancers, (Scotland), Morecambe Lanes, July 1934frank wright, cornet, conductor, ballarat, st hilda's band

Black and white photo of girls in costumes on stage during an Annual Demonstration. They could have been butterflies. The photo was published in a news letter as the demonstration in October 1948. The album it was in is a collection of press photos taken during dress rehearsals from around that time. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and Eurythmics. The Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to the 1980's, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.A record of the displays at the Annual Demonstrations. Also that Legacy provided classes for junior legatees and the skills learned were displayed in the Annual Demonstration.Black and white photo in an album of dancers in butterfly costumes on stage.junior legatees, demonstration, annual demonstration, girls classes, costumes

In 2000, an Afternoon Tea Dance was held as a fundraiser for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV). In this photo, Victorian Junior Latin Dance Champions, Shaun Kingston and Kelly Yates, pose for a photo in costume at the dance. The photo appears on page 17 of the Vol 13 Issue 03, Spring 2000 edition of the AFV's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. The photo is captioned: "Shaun Kingston and Kelly Yates, Victorian Junior Latin Dance Champions, at the Afternoon Tea Dance. Shaun is the grandson of Arthritis Victoria volunteer Patricia Walker."COL photo of a young couple, dressed in ballroom dancing costumes, posing for a photo at an event. Behind them, various people are either seated at round tables or standing. The tables are covered in white tablecloths, and there are platters of sandwiches, glasses, and cups and saucers on top. In the background, there is a blue and gold banner, with Arthritis Victoria and Osteoporosis Victoria text and logos, hanging from the ceiling.[On a white label, handwritten in dark blue ink] Shaun Kingston and Kelly Yates, Victorian Junior Latin Dance Champions, at the Afternoon Tea Dance. Shaun is the grandson of AV volunteer Patricia Walker. [Handwritten in blue ink] P17 COLOUR 50% [Handwritten in red ink] 5 [circled]arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, fundraising, afternoon tea, ballroom dancing, latin dance, champions, dance competitions, junior dance, shaun kingston, kelly yates, dance costumes, 2000

On the 26th of November 2000, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria held its "Primelife Grandparent of the Year" grand finale award celebration. The event was held at the Melbourne Town Hall. In this photo, Victorian Junior Latin Dance Champions, Shaun Kingston and Kelly Yates, perform one of their ballroom dance routines during the event. The photo appears on page 16 of the Vol 14 Issue 01, Autumn 2001 edition of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Update. It accompanies an article titled, "business promotions unit", which reports on the award night event. The photo is captioned: "Kelly Yates, left, and Shaun Kingston display their award winning dance style."COL photo of two people, both facing the camera. They are clasping eath other's hand during a dance performance. Both are dressed in ballroom dancing costumes - the young man is wearing a black shirt and black trousers and the young woman is wearing an orange sleeveless mini dress. In the background, people are seated at large round tables covered in white tablecloths.[Handwritten in red ink in the top right corner] 5. [On a white label, handwritten in black ink] Shaun Kingston and Kelly Yates, display their award winning dance style. 16 [circled]arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, fundraising, primelife, grandparent of the year, gpoty, ballroom dancing, latin dance, champions, dance competitions, junior dance, shaun kingston, kelly yates, dance costumes, melbourne town hall, 2000

Sheet music When Texas Tommy Did The Turkey Trot. One piece of music - cover features coloured graphic of people dancing in cowboy costume.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

The photo was taken at a Grecian Ball at which the Olympic Club Dancing Group dressed in national costumes performed Greek traditional dances. The couple on the left is Madelaine Cosmas and Spiro Paizis; the on right in the foreground are Irini Pappas and Nick Lappas.The maintenance of traditional Greek dancing has been an important in retaining traditional culture within expatriate Greek communities.A print of a black and white photograph of two ladies and two menders in Greek traditional costume and dancing. Two musicians, a violinist and a piano accordion player are providing the music for the dancers.