Digital Dance Club
A free online dance platform to connect the rainbow and allied community during these turbulent times.
All The Queens Men regret to announce that LGBTI+ Elders Dance Club at The Melba Spiegeltent has been postponed due to public health warnings and growing concern around COVID-19. We are particularly aware not to jeopardise the health of our older Dance Club Members. Instead, we will replace this important gathering with the very first..
DIGITAL DANCE CLUB
A free online dance platform to connect the rainbow and allied community during these turbulent times.
Now online every second Sunday! All welcome, all over the world!
Watch the inaugural Digital Dance Club HERE.
When: Every fortnight, Sunday afternoon:
Sunday 5 April, 4.00pm – 5.30pm (AEST).
Sunday 19 April, 4.00pm – 5.30pm (AEST).
Sunday 3 May, 4.00pm – 5.30pm (AEST).
Sunday 17 May, 4.00pm – 5.30pm (AEST).
Sunday 31 May, 4.00pm – 5.30pm (AEST).
Sunday 14 June, 4.00pm – 5.30pm (AEST).
Sunday 28 June, 4.00pm – 5.30pm (AEST).
Where: Online, on your screen device.
How:
1. Each Sunday fortnight at 4.00pm (EST), click this link HERE.
Your device may need a few seconds to open this online meeting platform called ZOOM.
2. Click the “Allow” screen to join us all online.
3. Zoom may also ask you to use your computer audio. Click “YES” to this option so we can all hear each other.
4. Have your champagne / cup of tea ready to drink in-between dance breaks.
5. If you need assistance with the technology before the event, email All The Queens Men HERE.
Special thanks to Ro Allen (Gender and Sexuality Commissioner, Victorian State Government) who spoke at our first Digital Dance Club. This Sunday, we welcome Chris Reidy (Manager, Victorian Seniors Festival) to discuss adapted plans for the 2020 festival in light of COVID-19.
DO YOU NEED IMMEDIATE SUPPORT IN VICTORIA?
If you or someone you know is in mandatory self-isolation and has no access to food or essential supplies, the Victorian Government is providing emergency relief packages. These can be accessed by calling Victoria’s dedicated coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398. The hotline can also refer people to other support services if needed.
For the latest information about coronavirus (COVID-19) in Victoria, visit HERE.
Sydney LGBTI+ Elders Dance Club – 2020
Saturday, 23 February 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Seymour Centre, Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale
Presented by Sydney Mardi Gras
Radio National’s Life Matters featured LGBTI+ Elders Dance Club. Listen to the podcast here.
Revisit some past media: Channel 9 News, Sky News, Radio National, ABC Radio and VICE Magazine.
LGBTI+ Elders Dance Club champions the recreational and social rights of LGBTI elders, creating a regular space for the community that is safe and inclusive. LGBTI Elders Dance Club complements our large-scale social event The Coming Back Out Ball created with and for LGBTI elders.
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 monthly 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 monthly 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 monthly 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 monthly editions), Kilmore Library. Project partners: Mitchell Shire Council and Victorian Seniors Festival
