LGBTI+ Elders Dance Club – Australia
A fabulous free monthly social event for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, and Intersex elders and allies.
Learn new dances, enjoy delicious catering and chat with fabulous people. Come one Come all!
MELBOURNE EVENTS
This year we move to a brand new venue: The Melba Spiegeltent 35 Johnston Street, Collingwood
Put these dates in your diary:
Sunday, 23 June 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Sunday, 21 July 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Sunday,18 August 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Sunday, 22 September 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Sunday, 20 October 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Sunday, 24 November 2.00pm – 4.00pm
No dance experience needed. All are welcome.
Revisit some past media: Channel 9 News, Sky News, Radio National, ABC Radio and VICE Magazine.
TASMANIAN EVENTS
When: Sunday, 8 September 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Sunday, 6 October, 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Sunday 24 November, 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Where: Moonah Arts Centre, 23-27 Albert Rd, Moonah TAS 7009
CANBERRA EVENTS
When: Saturday 23 November, 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Where: Ainsle and Gorman Arts Centre
ADELAIDE EVENTS
When: Monday, 10 June 2:00pm – 4.00pm
Where: The Famous Spiegeltent, Elder Park
Bookings essential: +61 8 8205 2220
SCOTLAND
Click here to get information about LGBTI+ Elders Dance Club in Scotland, created in partnership with National Theatre of Scotland, Eden Court and Luminate.
PAST EVENTS
In 2018, LGBTI+ Elders Dance Club was presented around Victoria thanks to the Victorian Seniors Festival.
LGBTI+ Elders Dance Club – Yarra City
Held monthly January to December (12 editions), Fitzroy Town Hall Project partners: Yarra City Council and Victorian Seniors Festival.
LGBTI+ Elders Dance Club – Greater Shepparton
Held monthly from June to December (6 editions), Shepparton Seniors Centre Project partners: Greater Shepparton Council and Victorian Seniors Festival.
LGBTI+ Elders Dance Club – Glen Eira
Held weekly from September and October. (8 editions), Glen Eira Community Centre Project partners: Glen Eira City Council and Victorian Seniors Festival
LGBTI+ Elders Dance Club – Mitchell Shire
Held monthly from July to December (6 editions), Kilmore Library Project partners: Mitchell Shire Council and Victorian Seniors Festival
Created by Tristan Meecham, Bec Reid and Andrew Westle with collaboration with LGBTI+ elders. Volunteer and Guest Coordinator: Sara Strachan
LGBTI + Elders Dance Club is a ongoing social project that combats ageism, social isolation, and discrimination.
Supported by Yarra City Council, Victorian Seniors Festival and The Melba Spiegeltent.
