66th Australian National Square Dance Convention
Hobart City Hall, 30th April to 4th May 2026
(This is a 5 day Convention)
Celebrating 50 Years of National Square Dance Conventions in Tasmania, Australia
Celebrating 50 Years of National Square Dance Conventions in Tasmania, Australia
December 1st 2025
66th ANSDC Up-date
Here we are with the Christmas Season upon us. Gee, I feel that this year has flown. As of December 1st, it’s 150 sleeps until our Trail In Dance.
Our main venue, the Hobart City Hall, was constructed between 1914 and 1915.
It was built on the site of the old council market and serves as a public auditorium and venue. It has been used for a wide range of activities, including theatre, boxing, wrestling, fairs and dances. It was used by the army for storage in 1940.
It also hosted Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh for a State Reception in 1954. The interior features tiered mezzanine seating, hardwood floors and an impressive pressed-tin roof. Recent renovations have focused on updating the hall while respecting the original design, including replacing the floor with Tasmanian oak.
There is ample accommodation within walking distance of the City Hall so there is no need to hire a car for the duration of the Convention.
There is also a variety of eateries near the City Hall – ranging from Japanese, Italian, Indian, Chinese and seafood restaurants. There is also a Woolworths supermarket and a chemist nearby.
Constitution Dock is a short walk from the City Hall. It is where the yachts dock after the finish of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
Nearby is Salamanca Place where old sandstone warehouses host galleries and cafes. It is also the location of Salamanca Market which is held every Saturday.
The city’s backdrop is kunanyi/Mount Wellington with sweeping views.
The view from the top is amazing A MUST see.
As of December 1st, we have 445 Registrations, which includes 39 Callers, 17 Round Dance Cuers and 4 Clogging Cuers.
The National Convention App is now available to download. Just go to the App Store or Play Store and search for 66th ANSDC.
It has the Draft Programme in ‘At A Glance’ and a list of Callers and Cuers plus other important information.
The App will be updated regularly.
The committee of the 66th Australian National Square Dance Convention would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Until next time
Kaye
November 25th 2025
The “Mobile App” for the 2026 Australian National Square Dance Convention
Is now available from In both the App Store and Play Store
Just search for 66th ANSDC (doesn’t need to be in capitals) on your device.
Or use the links below:
November 19th 2025
Registrations so far:-
Dancers 398
Callers 34
RD Cuers 14
Clogging Cuers 4
This information is relevant as at todays date.
We have recieved some additional caller/cuer registrations which wiiil be added soon
Caller / Cuer Registrations close on the 30th November 2025
October 16th 2025
The countdown is certainly on. As of the 16th of October 2025, we have 403 Registrations. There are 196 more sleeps until our Trail -in Dance.
There is lots to see around the Hobart area so if you need a few suggestions, we should be able to help. A great Website to check out is: hobarttravelcentre.com.au. The Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre have helped us out by providing lots of brochures that we took to Morayfield.
Salamanca Market is, in my opinion, the best market in Australia. (Maybe I am a little biased) They operate every Saturday morning. – Certainly, worth a visit.
There is an enormous amount of accommodation within walking distance of Hobart City Hall.
The Old Woolstore, Hadley’s Hotel, Hotel Collins, Grand Chancellor, Hobart Central Youth Hostel, Savoy Hotel, 105 Mac Unique Apartments, Vide Hotel and Backpackers Imperial Hotel are the closest.
I hope everyone has their thinking caps on for our Theme Night “S”.
Here’s a few ideas: Surfer, Superman, Scotsman, Scooby Doo, Stitch, Spider, Snow White, Spanish Dancer, Sailor, Soldier, Skeleton, Storm Trooper.
For those who haven’t registered yet, do it before the end of November because on the 1st of December the cost will be $150 per delegate.
If you have any enquiries or if we can help at all please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Well, until next time.
See ya
August 26th 2025
The Theme for our dress up night is the letter “S”.
Please visit our Theme page for some ideas
July 13th 2025
The Committee of the 66th Australian National Square Dance Convention is pleased to announce that we have received in excess of 300 registrations so far.
Was one of these yours?
If not we would love to hear from you.