Tassie talents - In no particular order:

Heritage Fiddle Ensemble

Tasmanian, mostly concert but some dancing: Marjorie Gadd, 03 6266 3446

Hobart Old Time String Band

Hillbilly, traditional, American old-time and rootsy music and songs, for listening or for dancing:
Contact Val, 03 6275 0303 info@hotstringband.org

Saltarello (mediaeval/renaissance)

Steve & Marjorie Gadd, 03 6266 3446

Buttongrass Serenade (bush dancing/Tasmanian)

Steve and Marjorie Gadd 03 6266 3446

Shake Sugaree. Old time blues and bluegrass - American in its origins, Tasmanian in its character. Contact Steve Gadd 03 6266 3446.

Steptoe Bush Band - dances and music from many cultures. Contact Paul Calvert-Smith, 03 6239 1380.

Harlequin: Medieval/middle eastern, peasant music. Prepare to Travel back in Time, and experience the Rythm, Instruments and Magic of the Medieval Era.
"circle dances for village squares" Tenille & Harry - 0439 393 242
Joana: harlequintas@gmail.com
http://harlequintas.googlepages.com/home

Bridget and the Wheels (Irish): Bridget Hickey, 03 6234 5168

Dancer's Delight: Celtic Ceilidh band - Contact Malcolm Fielding, 03 6297 8565;
Dancers’ Delight is a five piece band that play predominantly celtic music from traditions including Scottish/Shetland, Irish, Cape Breton. Quebecois, with a little spice of Balkan. Featuring a three strong fiddle section, this band has a characteristic driving intensity and lift in the music. Mandolin/whistle complements the fiddles and accompaniment on bouzouki provides a strong and balanced sound overall. The band loves to play for dances as well as in concert sets.

Tassie Tattie Howkers (Tasmanian/Bush dancing): Betty & Angus Cameron, 03 6393 1864

Verandahcoots (traditional Australian dancing): Stuart Graham, 03 6239 1517; Julie Edwards, 03 6266 4566

The Bottom Pub Ceilidh Band (northern Tas) - bush/Scottish/.... Contact Jo Kelly, 03 6391 1035.

Rakish Paddy - traditional Irish and contemporary.  Dance music a speciality, including bush dances. Dot Newman, 03 6266 3121

Rough Bark: Bush Dances, Weddings, Concerts, Community Events, PA provided Contact: Eddie Tuleja Ph 6369 5126 Mob: 0407 971103 Email: edtuleja@hotmail.com

Xenos - inspiring Balkan/Breton music and dancing (Macedonian, Moldavian, Greek, Turkish, ...). Contact Rob Bester, 0418 865 498, robbest@xenosmusic.com

Dance Teachers/Callers:

Contact: David Wanless/Cathy Hutchinson, 03 6273 2127 or folkdancetas@gmail.com or see the main events section of this web site for details of individual dances.  Dances include bush dances, balkan dances, mediaeval and renaissance dances, irish dances, scottish ceilidhs, contra dances, old-time and traditional Australian dances and whatever else we can find a band to play.

All of the above bands teach dances, and there is no substitute for live music with your dancing, so the best way to learn is to hire a band or go to one of their dances. Attending one of the various groups listed on the Dance Sources page is also a good way to learn and have fun.