Keith Wood - Dance Workshops

Throughout the year I run a monthly series of dance workshops at Pennant Hills. The style of dance varies between Contras, dances that I've written, and English Country dances. Although generally fairly easy, some of my dances are quite complex and are better suited to more experienced dancers.

The workshops are held on Sunday afternoons between 2:15 and 5:15pm in the Main Hall at the Pennant Hills Community Centre, 70 Yarrara Rd, Pennant Hills, NSW. A $10 donation is suggested to help cover costs. Afterwards we usually go down to the Hotel Pennant Hills for dinner together.

The schedule for 2023 is:

DateStyle
February 19

Contra - Al Olson

Contra dances by Al Olson.

  • The Art of Negotiation
  • Holstein's Pub
  • Uncentennial Reel
  • Caught in an Eggbeater
  • Diamond Dance
  • Contra Corners Special
  • Garlic Cloves
  • The Weaving Gypsy
  • Pirouette One
  • Boston Baked Beans
March 19

My dances

A selection of dances I have written, in Australian, English, Contra, and other styles.
April 16

Contra - Animalia

Contra dances with animal titles.

  • Kangaroos in the Rain - Keith Wood
  • Frog in the Well - David Smukler
  • Noisy Oysters - John Nance
  • Dive for the Dolphin - Tom Calwell
  • Iguana Go Dancing - Greg Frock
  • Alligator Reel - Leda Shapiro
  • Dancing Bear - Becky Hill
  • Birds of a Feather - John Coffman
  • The Bee's Knees - Martha Wild
  • Hummingbird Contra - Don Flaherty
  • Salmon Chanted Evening - Steve Zakon-Anderson
  • Rattlesnake Rag - Jeff Spero
May 21

English Country

Dances from the era of Jane Austen.
June 18

Contra - Rerun

A rerun of the best of the previous two Contra sessions.

  • Boston Baked Beans - Al Olson
  • Uncentennial Reel - Al Olson
  • Noisy Oysters - John Nance
  • Birds of a Feather - John Coffman
  • Contra Corners Special - Al Olson
  • Diamond Dance - Al Olson
  • The Bee's Knees - Martha Wild
  • Alligator Reel - Leda Shapiro
  • Garlic Cloves - Al Olson
  • Pirouette One - Al Olson
  • Salmon Chanted Evening - Steve Zakon-Anderson
  • Rattlesnake Rag - Jeff Spero
July 16

Contra - Herbie Gaudreau

Contra dances written by Herbie Gaudreau.

  • Saturday Night Reel
  • Sacket Six
  • Montpelier Reel
  • Two Men in the Middle
  • The Dixie Twirl
  • Life on the Ocean Wave
  • Whitman Breakdown
  • October Special
  • Anniversary Jig
  • Becket Reel
August 20

My dances

A selection of dances I have written, in Australian, English, Contra, and other styles.
September 17

Contra - Shadow Dancing

Contra dances featuring shadow interactions.

  • NEFFA Again - Charlie Fenton
  • Amazing Grace - Becky Hill
  • Head of the Bed - Nils Fredland
  • In and Out - John Coffman
  • Snow Dance - Gene Hubert
  • Let Sleeping Dog Lie - Inga Morton
  • Three Ships in the Night - Don Flaherty
  • Grand Picnic - Rick Mohr
  • Bootleg Two - Al Olson
  • Fair Jenny's Jig - Becky Hill
October 15

English Country

Dances from the era of Jane Austen.
November 19

Contra - Rerun

A rerun of the best of the previous two Contra sessions.

See the programs for 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022.