A weekend of dancing in Canberra!
Join us in Canberra in 2026 for a residential weekend of Scottish Country Dancing. Enjoy an engaging program of classes, dancing and live music in a welcoming, friendly and inclusive atmosphere with an intergenerational vibe.
The weekend will feature Fling classes for dancers 40 years and under and Fringe classes for dancers 41 years and over. Youthful dancers between 15 and 17 years old are welcome to attend this event but must be accompanied at all times by a parent or guardian holding a spectator or dancer ticket.
The Fling and Fringe groups will come together for a Welcome Social on Friday night, an optional class and Ball walk through on Saturday afternoon and the Fling and Fringe Ball on Saturday night. Consider donning some tartan for the Ball and brace yourself for a tartan explosion.
Southern Fling Website
Visit Southern Fling Canberra website
Fees
A residential ticket includes share accommodation in a twin room (queen and single bed), breakfasts, morning teas, lunches, dinners and suppers, and classes and dances with live music. If you wish to book a single room, an additional payment of $139 is required.
| Category | Price |
| RSCDS Member | AU$500 |
| RSCDS Member (30 years and under)) | AU$400 |
| Non-member | AU$550 |
| Non-member (30 years and under) | AU$450 |
| Spectator | AU$400 |
A commuter ticket includes morning teas, lunches, dinners and suppers, and classes and dances with live music.
| Category | Price |
| RSCDS Member | AU$300 |
| RSCDS Member (30 years and under)) | AU$200 |
| Non-member | AU$350 |
| Non-member (30 years and under) | AU$250 |
| Spectator | AU$200 |
We welcome any contributions towards supporting the attendance of young dancers at this event. Please consider rounding up your payment.
Payment is by bank transfer. Details are at the base of the online registration form and will also be emailed to you with your booking acknowledgement. Final payment is due by Sunday 8 February 2026.
Dancers not attending the weekend can book a ticket/s for the Welcome Dance on Friday evening by emailing [email protected]. Tickets for the Saturday night Ball are restricted to weekend ticket holders.
Find out more information and book your ticket on the Southern Fling Canberra website:
Teachers and Musicians
Teachers | Musicians |
Clare Haack (Southern Fling) | Matthew Robertson |
Sarah Wrigley (Southern Fringe) | David South |
Scholarships
Spring Fling and Southern Fling Scholarship applications are now open. Application closing date is 17th December 2025.
Weekend Programmes
Friday 27th February 2026
2pm Registration opens at Garden City Hotel, 55 Jerrabomberra Avenue, Narrabundah
6:30 – 7:30pm Dinner for residents and commuters at a venue to be advised
8 – 10:30pm Welcome dance including supper at Wesley Hall
Saturday 28th February 2026
7 - 8am Breakfast for residents at Garden City Hotel
9am - 12pm Morning class including morning tea
Flingers at Griffith Hall and Function Room
Fringers at Wesley Hall
12:30 – 1:30pm Lunch for residents and commuters at Wesley Hall
2 - 3:30pm Optional class at Wesley Hall for all dancers
3:30 - 4:30pm Optional Ball walk through at Wesley Hall for all dancers
Alternatively, free time to explore Canberra, put your feet up etc.
6 - 7pm Dinner for residents and commuters at a venue to be advised
7:30 - 11:30pm Fling and Fringe Ball including supper at Wesley Hall
Sunday 1st March 2026
7:30 - 8:30am Breakfast and check out for residents at Garden City Hotel
9:30am - 12:30pm Morning class including morning tea
Flingers at Griffith Hall and Function Room
Fringers at Wesley Hall
1 - 2pm Lunch and Farewell at Wesley Hall
Important Information
Class venues:
Fling classes will be held at Griffith Hall and Function Room, 53 Stuart Street, Griffith, ACT
Fringe and combined classes and evening dances will be held at Wesley Hall, 20 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT
Local venues for gatherings during the weekend and after the evening dances:
Harmonie German Club, 49 Jerrabomberra Avenue, Narrabundah - 9pm closing
Gryphons Caffe Bar, 16 Barker St, Griffith - 10 pm closing
Kingston Hotel, 73 Canberra Avenue, Kingston - late closing
Capital Brewing, Building 3/1 Dairy Road, Fyshwick - late closing
There are other day time and evening options reasonably close by in Manuka, Kingston and at the Kingston Foreshore.
All residential and commuter attendees are to organise their own travel to and from the dance weekend.
Distances between venues:
Garden City Hotel to Wesley Hall – 7 minute drive, 55 minute walk
Garden City Hotel to Griffith Hall and Function Room – 5 minute drive, 30 minute walk
Griffith Hall and Function Room to Wesley Hall – 5 minute drive, 30 minute walk
Transport between the accommodation and class and dance venues will be provided by a volunteer car pool for those without their own transport.
Breakfast for residents will be served at Garden City Hotel.
Morning tea will be provided for all attendees at the class venues.
Lunches will be provided for all attendees at Wesley Hall.
Dinners will be provided for all attendees at a venue to be advised.
Supper will be provided for all attendees at evening dances.
A full refund will be given for cancellations up to Wednesday 31 December 2025.
A partial refund (30-60 %) will be given for cancellations between Thursday 1 January and Sunday 8 February 2026.
No refunds can be provided after Sunday 8 February 2026 due to our commitments to accommodation and catering providers.
Please email [email protected] if you have any questions.
We look forward to welcoming you to Australia’s friendly National Capital for a fabulous weekend of dance, music and social activities.
Southern Fling and Fringe 2026 Organising Committee
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