A Great Experience:
Discover Today's Style
of Square Dancing
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Over 2,000 British Columbians
enjoy square dancing
& related dance forms.
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& Round Dance Federation,
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Today's Style of Square Dancing
What makes square dancing so great?It's very social. The very nature of this style
of dance is interactive teams of 8 people
reacting to commands from a "caller/entertainer."
You'll start dancing and having fun right away
and making new friends almost as fast.
Most clubs welcome singles.
How Different
is Today's Square Dancing
from its Traditional Image?
The modern square dance has evolved.
Many people experienced traditional, old-time
square dancing in their school years.
They may not have enjoyed old
fashioned music and simplistic moves.
It's better today than what they did in school.
The music heard on today's square dance
floor ranges from pop to country
and show tunes to golden oldies.
Learn of the Benefits
& See How You Learn
in the 10 minute Video:
"Dancing Keeps You Young"
Many Benefits
The square dance is mildly aerobic andwhat better way to guarantee some fun
exercise than by attending a weekly session?
A typical square dance event will have you
moving the equivalent of several kilometres
but you'll be having too much fun to notice.
In fact, the road to better health through
square dancing is so proven that we've
developed a printable 2-page brochure
that's available online.
Entitled "Your Prescription for Better Health,"
it contains endorsements by many medical
professionals, detailing the physical, mental
and social health benefits of square dancing
and its companion dance form,
round dancing:
www.BetterHealth.squaredance.bc.ca
The social element of dancing with many
friendly people moving to lively music is a
great way to forget the stress of the day.
You'll make many new friends who
often become friends both on and off
the dance floor.
A wonderful benefit for couples is that
square dancing provides a regular
opportunity for "together time."
It's an interest away from home that
a couple can share in equally.
More About
Today's Square Dancing
Select from the following:
Got "Two Left Feet?"
How Much Does it Cost?
Who will be at the Dances
& is it mostly Couples?
What's the Attire?
What Follows the New
Dancer Sessions?
Is Square Dancing
Competitive?
Square Dance Travel
Opportunities
Other Dance Forms
Embraced
What if There's No
Square Dance Instruction
in my Area?
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Got "Two Left Feet?"
If you can walk, you can square dance(although in B.C. we have a wheelchair dance club).
This style of dance uses upper body hand
and arm movements, so there are no
difficult "steps." You simply glide along to
the rhythm of the music.
In learning to dance it's not uncommon to feel
self-conscious, wanting to avoid making
mistakes in front of others.
In fact, there's no need to feel pressure because
everyone learns from a patient instructor.
Reinforced with lots of review, you'll become
confident and see how much fun it is.
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How Much Does it Cost?
The square dance recreation is probably one of themost economical activities that you'll find anywhere.
When you start to learn, the first one or more
sessions are usually free to try it out,
so you're already ahead with cost saving.
You'll get your money's worth, especially when you
find that many dances close with delicious
refreshments, included at no extra charge.
Remember, too, that by square dancing
you're investing in a fitness activity
that works toward better health.
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Who will be at the Dances
& is it mostly Couples?
People just like you enjoy square dancing.
They come from all walks of life.
They're people who want to have genuine
fun and lots of laughs.
We all want to improve our
physical and mental well-being and
to make new friends in a healthy
social atmosphere.
Most dances are composed of partnered dancers
and single dancers. Dance clubs make every
effort to involve those attending solo.
In more recent times, due to the greater interest
of women in dance and a higher demographic
of single persons, some ladies are learning
both the left and right positions of a square
dance couple, particularly the traditional
"man's position" to the left.
That way, they're dancing most all the time.
In Vancouver there is a gender-neutral square
dance club of particular appeal to the
same sex community.
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What's the Attire?
Comfortable, dressy-casual is appropriate to squaredance with low-rise footwear that won't mark the floor.
Men generally wear long-sleeved shirts and pants or
dressy jeans. Many of today's square dancing ladies
like a longer, flowing skirt often called a Prairie Skirt.
Dance clubs welcome those who opt to wear traditional
square dance attire, crinoline underskirt included.
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What Follows
the New Dancer Sessions?
Once you complete your instruction, your sponsoring
dance club will invite you to attend their regular sessions
that usually take place weekly.
Many clubs observe programs of square dance calls
as identified by Callerlab, an international organization
of square dance callers.
Your program of choice depends upon the time you
can commit to learning. Listed from the lowest to
the greatest challenge, the programs are:
Mainstream
Plus
Advanced 1 & 2
Challenge 1, 2 & 3
"Mainstream" has been the entry program
and the level at which many clubs dance weekly but a
condensed program called "West Coast Square Dancing"
is increasing in popularity. Developed in British Columbia,
it utilizes the most popular calls in the Mainstream
program, getting you dancing sooner,
usually in 10 to 12 weeks.
The Callerlab organization has also issued a
"Condensed Teaching Method" program to
accommodate those pressed for time but
wanting to learn to square dance.
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Is Square Dancing Competitive?
It's not generally considered a competitive
activity although there are a few instances
where competition is enjoyed.
One such event takes place annually
in B.C. or Washington State known
as the Pacific Northwest Teen
Square Dance Festival.
Involving several competitive categories
including calling and exhibitions, it keeps
pre-teens and teens interested and
focused in the activity.
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Square Dance Travel Opportunities
A wonderful aspect about learning to square danceis how you open up a world of possibilities for travel.
Since the "calls" are standardized globally in
the English language, you can travel to dance
in many other countries.
Furthermore, dance Festivals and Conventions
make it extra fun to travel near and far,
joining hundreds and even thousands of other
square dancers.
World square dance tours and even cruises
featuring square dancing to some top callers
aboard ship are also available.
Perhaps the most fun can be had just driving up
the road to the nearest town or city where they'll
probably have a square dance club. Travelling
to dances within your region lets you make
new dance friends close to home.
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Other Dance Forms Embraced
Under the non-profit B.C. Square & Round DanceFederation, other dance forms such as round dancing
and clog dancing are embraced.
Round dancing is square dancing's companion dance
that's usually incorporated into a square dance program.
It's choreographed ballroom dancing where nobody has
to lead because the steps are prompted by a "cuer"
over the microphone.
Some square dance clubs offer new round dancer
sessions and there are some clubs in B.C. that
only round dance.
Clog dance clubs also operate in select cities
around the province.
Clogging is a low impact, rhythmic dance
done to live cues and a great variety of music.
It welcomes all ages and is very popular with singles.
The style is contemporary, precision style clogging.
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What if There's No Square Dance
Instruction in My Area?
Should your area of B.C. not have square danceinstruction available, we invite you to explore an
8-CD audio series called "Moving and Grooving."
Complete with the music you'll need, it will have
you dancing in very little time.
See information online at:
MovingandGrooving.squaredance.bc.ca
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Where to E-mail Questions
or Phone Toll-free
(state the city relative to your inquiry)
DancingLikeTheStars@gmail.com
1-800-335-9433
If you don't live in British Columbia, the Canadian
Square & Round Dance Society operates a
toll-free information line at:
1-866-206-6696
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NEW DANCER SESSIONS IN B.C.
LISTINGS
WITH CLICKABLE LINKS
Click on the region or city of interest to advance
BURNABY,
MAPLE RIDGE, PITT MEADOWS,
COQUITLAM, PORT MOODY, MISSION,
SURREY, WHITE ROCK,
LADYSMITH, PARKSVILLE,
CAMPBELL RIVER, POWELL RIVER
ARMSTRONG, ENDERBY,
WEST KELOWNA, KELOWNA, PEACHLAND,
PENTICTON, OKANAGAN FALLS,
OLIVER, SUMMERLAND
KAMLOOPS, BLIND BAY, SALMON ARM
CENTRAL AND NORTHERN B.C. INTERIOR
DAWSON CREEK, PRINCE GEORGE, TERRACE, KITIMAT,VANDERHOOF, BEDNESTI LAKE, ENGEN, FORT FRASER,
FORT ST. JAMES, FRASER LAKE, HOUSTON,
STONEY CREEK, TOPLEY,
WILLIAMS LAKE
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LOWER
MAINLAND
& FRASER
VALLEY
BURNABY,
Squares Across the Border
Vancouver's Grandview District
Founded in 1983
Vancouver's only
modern square dance club.
This club generally presents
new square dancer sessions
on Tuesday nights at 7 pm.
Contact the dance club for details.
The group offers a gender neutral
environment for all persons,
single or partnered, including the
same sex community.
Presenting dance music
from the traditional to contemporary.
Instructor: Anne Uebelacker
Location:
Britannia Secondary School Cafeteria,
(enter off Britannia oval)
Register through the
Britannia Community Centre,
P.O. Box 4404,
Vancouver, BC V6B 3Z8
or call for information:
Carol - 604-874-6486 - E-MAIL
Club contact: E-MAIL
Club web page:
Swinging
Square
Burnaby
FREE new square dancer sessions
throughout September, 2016!
7:00 to 8:20 pm Wednesdays
Remaining opportunity:
Sept. 28.
Attend one or both!
Singles and Couples welcome.
Regular sessions start by
registration Wed. Oct. 5
for an economical
$6.00 per lesson.
Fun, fitness & friendship.
Try today's style of
square dancing.
Featuring the condensed
West Coast Square Dance Program
that gets you dancing sooner.
No previous dance training needed
No special attire required.
You'll discover a great experience!
Location: Burnaby Lake Rowing Pavilion
Pat, New Dancer Co-ordinator:
text to 604-521-7497, E-MAIL
Martin, Club President:
604-777-1633, E-MAIL
See the club's web site at:
Century House Squares
New Westminster
This club provides an opportunity
to learn to square dance in the afternoon,
particularly suitable for night-workers,
shift-workers or those who
don't wish to drive at night.
New square dancer sessions take place
every Monday, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
and started Sept. 12, 2016
If you missed that date,
come join in soon as possible!
Location:
Century
House,
Ken & Sally Crisp
Edna Page -
Ken Crisp, Instructor - 604-941-6392,
Wesburn Wranglers Pre-teen & Teen
Square & Round
Burnaby
Location for all dancing:
Wesburn Community Centre,
4781 Parkwood, Burnaby
New square dancer sessions for kids aged 6 to 19
usually take place Sunday afternoons, 3:00 to 4:00.
The children have loads of fun moving to music to
which they can relate while getting exercise.
They learn teamwork and how to listen & co-operate.
Contact the club to inquire about joining in!
Instructor: Ray Brendzy
Contact:
Ray &
Christine Brendzy, 604-294-1429, E-MAIL
Click here for Facebook page
also offered:
Choreographed ballroom for kids,
called "round dancing"
These sessions
generally take place
Monday evenings, 7 to 9.
Contact the club to inquire about joining in.
Instructor: Krista Baird
Contact:
Ray & Christine Brendzy,
604-294-1429, E-MAIL
Therese, 604-594-8622
Delta Sundancers Pre-teen
& Teen Square & Round
New square dancer sessions for kids
generally start in September or October.
The club is making a change this dance year
that includes a move to the
Cloverdale Recreation Centre.
The dance fun takes place on
Sunday afternoons, 1:00 to 2:30.
New round dancer sessions for kids
may also take place
(choreographed ballroom).
Call or e-mail to inquire.
Instructor: Danielle Garbe
Contact Danielle & Aaron:
778-574-0520 - E-MAIL
MAPLE
RIDGE, PITT MEADOWS,
PORT MOODY,
Maple Ridge
FREE session Wed. Oct. 5, 2016,
7 to 8:15 pm - Free refreshments.
Come and give it a try.
You'll be surprised
how much fun you'll have!
Have fun - laugh more
Easy to learn - Keep fit
Make new friends - Reduce stress
Exercise your brain
Regular Wed. sessions begin Oct. 12
by registration (about $8/dancer per night).
Casual attire. All ages invited.
Couples, families, singles welcome.
Most dances include "singles boards"
to pair up solos with a partner
on a rotating basis.
This club offers several "cycles" to begin
throughout the year and the program of
instruction is condensed
to get you dancing sooner!
Location:
Ridge-Meadows Seniors Activity Centre
12150 224th St., Maple Ridge, BC - V2X 3N8
(not affiliated with the Seniors Society)
There's lots of extra fun in store for you at this club
because they're known to hold special dances
such as a Halloween Party & pie night,
Western Dance & Chili Supper,
an annual catered Christmas dinner
& fun dance... and more!
Instructor/entertainer: John Corrigan
Contact:
Allan & Maureen - 604-466-3337, E-MAIL
See the following dedicated page for those
interested in learning to square dance at this club,
including an "FAQ" link (frequently asked questions):
Click here for New Dancer Page
Club web site: Town 'n Country Swingers
Click here for Town 'n Country Swingers on FACEBOOK
SURREY, WHITE ROCK,
Also available is instruction
in round dancing
(choreographed ballroom).
Click here for direct links to those
Square Dance Club
Discover today's style
of square dancing.
You'll have a great experience!
This club offers
3 FREE introductory nights
on Wednesdays.
Remaining opportunities are:Sept. 28, Oct. 5 &12.
7 to 10 p.m.
Location:
Brookswood Seniors' Centre,
19899 - 36th Ave., Langley
Instructor: Krista Baird
One of the largest & friendliest
square dance clubs
in the Fraser Valley.
Contact:
Maureen Wilson, Co-ordinator
604-916-0653 - E-MAIL
Frank McNeil,
Club web site:
Square Dance Club
(handicapable)
Surrey
Contact the club
about joining the
fun!
Everyone's welcome to this fun group,
whether able-bodied or wheelchair-bound.
Yes, you can square dance in a wheelchair
-- it's a little slower but loads of fun!
Dancing Thursdays, new square dancer
sessions usually start in September
and run from 6:30 to 9:00 pm.
The club is always happy to hear fromhandicapable persons who are interested
in learning today's style of square dancing.
Location:
Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre
13458 107A Avenue,
Instructor/entertainer:
Tyler Wagner
Contact: Darlene - 604-591-2841,
Tyler - 604-817-9350
This
club has been operating for
an
amazing 43 years.
White Rockers
Square Dance
Club
Come enjoy Sun. afternoon dance instruction,
convenient for evening or shift workers.
New dancer sessions start
Sunday Sept. 25, 2016 - Noon to 1:30 pm.
Regular Sunday sessions will continue.The dance club enjoys
two wonderful caller/entertainers!
Casual attire
Singles Board to keep all solos dancing
Location:
White Rock Lawn Bowling Club,
1079 Dolphin St., White Rock
Contacts:
Ann Melnychuk:
604-541-0188, E-MAIL
Bud & Bell: 778-298-8052
Guys 'n Gals
Square & Round Dance Club
Langley/Aldergrove
This club offers Sunday afternoon dancing
which many find very convenient.
Your first new dancer session
is FREE to try it out!
New square dancer sessions
run continuously.
Newcomers welcome
the year around.
The sessions start at 1:00 p.m.
& continue every Sunday
through June.
Location:
Aldergrove O.A.P. Hall,
3015 - 273 Street, Aldergrove
(one block south of Fraser Highway)
Featuring the
West Coast Square Dance Program.
Condensed instruction that gets you
square dancing sooner!
Great fun - easy to learn
friendly, caring people
Free parking - Refreshments weekly
Ages 12 and up are welcome
as well as singles.
Attire is dressy casual
or square dance clothing.
Following your free introductory
session, a very economical
$5 per session fee applies.
Call ahead to say:
"I'm joining the fun!"
This club is proud to feature
the one and only "Coach's Corner"
where personal attention
ensures great dancing!
ALSO AVAILABLE
Langley/Aldergrove
Instruction in
Round Dancing
(choreographed ballroom)
with the Guys 'n Gals club
1:30 to 2:00 pm Sundays
Cuer-teacher: Wendy Krueger
Hardwood floors, air-conditioned hall,
coffee served
Aldergrove O.A.P. Hall,
3015 - 273 Street, Aldergrove
(one block south of Fraser Highway)
Call to say "I want to join the fun!"
Contact the caller/cuer/teachers:
Wendy Krueger, 778-878-4244, E-MAIL
Tyler Wagner, 604-817-9350, E-MAIL
Club web site: Guys 'n' Gals
Abbotsford Grand Squares
Square & Round Dance Club
This popular dance club
offers FREE nights
to try today's square dancing!
Attend all if you can.
Enjoy the 2nd of 3 free
on Mon. Sept. 26, 2016,
then again on Mon. Oct. 3.
7:00 to 8:30 p.m.Free coffee time follows.
Weekly Monday sessions
will continue by registration.
Featuring:
10-session West Coast
Square Dance Program.
In just a short time, learn
today's style of square dancing
set to modern music!
New dancers receive
individual attention.
Singles always welcome!
This club has 90 members & is
celebrating its 37th year of operation.
Location:
Abbotsford Social Activity Assn. Hall,
33889 Essendene Ave.
Caller/teacher:
The young Heather Wallace
Contacts:
New Dancer Coordinators:
Otto & Elaine - 604-856-5267
Instructor: Heather
604-644-2849, E-MAIL
Club web site:
Round Dancing
with Anita & Dan
Abbotsford
You'll like choreographed ballroom
dancing, known as round
dancing, because nobody has to lead.
You simply learn the steps then
follow the cues given over the
microphone.
You'll start with the easy
two-step and waltz.
New round dancer sessions start
Wed. Oct. 5, 2016, 7 to 9 pm.
Regular Wednesday night
sessions will continue.
Open to all persons.
It's a couples dance form, so
please try to bring a partner.
Your instructors are highly
qualified, having operated a
round dance club for 23 years.
Both "cue" round dances; Anita
has done so for over 32 years.
Location:
Trinity Memorial United Church
33737 George Ferguson Way,
Abbotsford.
Contact:
Anita & Dan, 604-392-9102, E-MAIL
For more information about
round dancing, see:
Chilliwack Rhythm Reelers
Square & Round Dance Club
Come discover
today's style of square dancing
as regular Thursday sessions
start by registration at the door
Thurs. Sept. 29, 2016 - 7 to 9 p.m.
Greendale Elem. Community School
6621 Sumas Prairie Road
Expect a lot of fun!
Make new friends. Singles welcome.
Square dancing is putting fun,
friendship & fitness to music.
Features a condensed
10 night program over
consecutive Thursdays.
The club features free coffee, tea
& snacks after each session.
Free parking.
Fees for regular sessions are:
Adults: $50/person/10 sessions
or $6/person per session
Teens: Half-price
Caller-teacher/entertainer-couple:
Mike & Rose-Lynn Rhode
Contacts:
Marv & Iris Woolley
- 604-823-7383, E-MAIL
Trev & Rose-Ann Lewis
- 604-794-7138, E-MAIL
For the club's Facebook web pageCLICK HERE
LOWER
VANCOUVER ISLAND
in Victoria area:
Colwood
Saanich
One opportunity on
Saltspring:
Ganges
Two opportunities to
learn to round dance:
Colwood
Saanich
Frontier Twirlers
Square & Round Dance Club
Colwood - adjacent Victoria
This club began regular
7:30 Thursday night sessions
on Sept. 22, 2016.
Call or e-mail to inquire aboutstill joining in.
Great exercise & lots of
fun for all ages.
Singles welcome.
No experience required.
Casual attire.
Economical fees.
These sessions feature a
totally new program--
not the old-fashioned square
dancing that was taught in
schools for years
--it's better!
Free coffee & tea served.
Location:Upstairs at
Old Colwood Firehall,
2225 Sooke Road, Colwood
Note:
Enter at back of building
and go upstairs.
Two halls are situated on a large
property beside the Dairy Queen
restaurant with lots of free parking.
Caller/teacher:
Garry Dodds
Contacts:
Howard & Gailene, Co-ordinators,
778-678-8442, E-MAIL
Bruce, President, 259-385-7846
E-MAIL
Club's general
website:
COUNTRY COUSINS
Square and Round Dance Club
Saanich - adjacent Victoria
Try today's style of square dancing!
Catch the 2nd of 2 FREE
new dancer sessions
on Sunday Sept. 25, 2016,
7:30 pm
Regular Sunday night sessions
will then continue by
registration starting Oct. 2.
Royal Oak Hall,
4516 West Saanich Road
Many Benefits:
Fun, fitness, friendship,
music, stress-relief, parties,
cardio workout, dances
Just drop in or call to say
"I want to join the fun!"
Caller/entertainer:
Stu Hemmings
Contact:
S. Rowan, 250-658-4203,
Club web site:
ALSO, IN THE VICTORIA AREA...
LEARN TO ROUND DANCE
(CHOREOGRAPHED BALLROOM)
TWO DIFFERENT
SESSIONS AVAILABLE!
Rainbow Rounders
Round Dance Club
Colwood - adjacent Victoria
Sessions for newcomers in
choreographed ballroom dancing,
known as "round dancing,"
take place Wednesdays,
7:30 to 9:30 pm.
Things got underway on
Sept.14, 2016, but
if you missed that start-up,
come join in as soon as possible.
Call or e-mail to inquire.
Couples move in unison to steps
announced by a "cuer."
Nobody has to "lead."
You'll learn to round dance
with confidence.
No previous experience needed.
A partner is required, please.
Learn rumba, Two-step,
Cha Cha and Waltz.
Location:
Colwood Community Hall,
2219 Sooke Road, Colwood
Sponsored by theRainbow Rounders round dance club.
Please pre-register
by contacting the instructors:
Connie & Al Ritchie
250-474-6451, E-MAIL
Learn more about round dancing
on this web page:
The "Dance A Rounds"
Round Dance Club
Saanich - adjacent Victoria
Learn to round dance
(choreographed ballroom)
starting with the basics
of two-step & waltz
and build your confidence.
Sessions start at 8:00 pm
Tues. Sept. 27, 2016
Many more people can
enjoy
this
dance form because the steps are
cued live to the music
and nobody has to "lead."
Location:
Royal Oak Hall,
4516 W. Saanich Road, Victoria
Please pre-register by contacting:
Stu & Sandra Hemmings
250-656-3639, E-MAIL
Learn more about round dancing
on this web page:
Salty Wheels
Square & Round Dance Club
Saltspring Island
A great dance experience is waiting
for you right on Saltspring!
Discover today's style of square dancing
at new dancer sessions starting
Mon. Sept. 26, 2016
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Just drop in!
Regular sessions will continue
every Monday at 7:30 pm.
The square dance is loads of fun,
highly social and
an avenue toward better fitness.
734 Upper Ganges Road, Ganges.
For more details, contact:
Instructor/entertainers:
Marilynne & Alan Cunningham,
250-537-5356 - E-MAIL
UPPER VANCOUVER ISLAND
(INCL.
POWELL
RIVER
CHEMAINUS, LADYSMITH
Weekly square dance sessionsin Nanaimo start Sept. 28
Amalgam-Eighters, Nanaimo
Square & round dance club
and
Travelling Squares, Nanaimo
Square & round dance club
In co-operative fashion,
these two clubs invite you to
new square dancer sessions this Fall.
Featuring the fun, condensed
West Coast Square Dance Program
that gets you dancing sooner!ANNOUNCING WEEKLY
NEW SQUARE DANCER
SESSIONS!
Wed. Sept. 28 (to Dec. 14)
7:00 to 9:00 pm
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
6201 Dunbar Road, Nanaimo
(off Metral Drive)Important Notice:
One Time Location Change
The Wed. Oct. 5 session only
will be re-located to the Costin Hall
in Lantzville, 7232 Lantzville Road.
The school will not be available
on that date.
Each of the two sponsoring clubs
held promotional Open Houses
the previous week.An economical fee applies
to the regular sessions,
Just drop in. Pay at the door.
Casual attire.
Wear comfortable shoes
with good support.
Do you want to fine-tune your
aerobic exercise routine
or are you bored with your
current fitness program?
Come dance with us!
Singles & youth welcome.
You will be amazed at how much
fun you will have and
the new friends you will make.
Caller/teacher/entertainer:
Ray (& Deb) Schmidt
Contacts:
Amalgam-Eighters club
Diane & Murray Thomas,
President-couple
250-390-1899, E-MAIL
Marjorie Yarish, Secretary
250-591-6565, E-MAIL
Travelling Squares club
Wendie Harrington, Publicity
250-758-7264, E-MAIL
For a club web page
detailing the lessons:
Parksville,
Qualicum Beach,
Nanoose Bay
This region presents both
square dance & round dance
instruction
Sand Dollars
Parksville
Square & round dance club
Residents of the Parksville area
began to have loads of fun
discovering today's style
of square dancing
at 90-minute sessions
that started 7 pm
Sunday Sept. 18, 2016.
Call or e-mail to inquire
about the next opportunity
to join in!
Location:Bradley Centre in Coombs,
975 Shearme Road.
The club held a free Open Houseon Friday Sept. 16.
Presenting the
West Coast Square Dance Program:
a fun, condensed instruction period
that gets you dancing sooner!
Featuring our fabulous
caller-teacher/entertainer couple:
Ray & Deb SchmidtGreat exercise for your mind & body!
It's easier than it looks & fun to try.
Ages 12 years & over welcome.
Singles welcome.
Comfortable, casual attire
and footwear encouraged.
Come have a great experience
on the dance floor!Full location details:
Bradley Centre in Coombs,
975 Shearme Road
(corner of Alberni Hwy.
& Shearme Road)
For a photo of the centre,
(courtesy of Google maps)
Contacts:
Ray & Deb - 250-248-4900,
Lynette & Ron - 250-954-2132,
"Let's Dance" Round Dance Club
Parksville
Learn choreographed ballroom dancing
set to live cues where nobody leads.
Lots of great music!
Sessions start Mon. Oct. 3, 2016,
1:30 to 3:30 pm
These weekday afternoon sessions
are ideal for night workers,
shift workers or retirees.
You'll start by learning the 2-step & waltz.Location:
Bradley Centre in Coombs,
975 Shearme Road.
(corner of Alberni Hwy. & Shearme Rd.)
For a photo of the centre
(courtesy of Google maps)
For more information, contact:
Margaret & John Race, Instructors:
250-871-2466, E-MAIL
Learn more about round dancing
at the following link:
COURTENAY, COMOX,
Ocean Waves
square & round dance club
Come learn today's square dancing
in just 10 fun sessions...
You'll be surprised!
Regular Monday sessionsstart by registration
September 26, 2016, 7 pm.
Register at the door.
Presenting the 10 week, condensed
West Coast Square Dance Program.
Have fun - Laugh - Make friends
Exercise - Reduce Stress
Improve memory skills
Dance to great music!
Casual attire
Couples, singles & all ages welcome.
Location:
Anglican Church Hall,
(at 5th & Harmston)
Caller/teacher:
Fran & Roger Archambault
Contacts:
Marianne, Promotion - E-MAIL
Dave Floyd, President
250-897-1657 - EMAIL
Fran Archambault, Instructor
250-335-0096, E-MAIL
Club web site:Ocean Waves--Comox Valley
(Look for drop-box under the
"New Dancers Info" tab,
click on: "What Is the Attraction?")
Ripple Rockets
square & round dance club
This north Vancouver Island club
has launched new square dancer
sessions for the 2016/2017 season.
After two free introductory sessions
to try square dancing, admissions
are now closed.
Regular Monday new dancer sessionsare proceeding by registration
on Mon. Sept. 26, 2016,
7:00 to 9:00 pm
but only for those having
attended the earlier free sessions.
Instruction period runs to Dec. 12, 2016.
$58/person fee payable at the
Sept. 26 regular new dancer session.
Call or e-mail to inquire about
the next opportunity to join in.
Singles welcome
casual attire - free parking
Location:
Eagles Hall, 1999 - 14th Ave.,
Campbell River
Instructors: Jake & Diana Ring
Joan Sell - 250-287-3959
Star Dusters square dance club
Check out this fun style of dance
at our FREE
Annual Potluck Harvest Dinner & Dance!
6 pm, Sat. Sept. 24, 2016.
Just bring along your favourite dish
to share with others.
Don't be shy--many in attendance
will be newcomers like you.
We'll have loads of fun after we eattrying today's style of square dancing!
If you like it, regular weekly
Tuesday sessions will follow by
registration starting 7 pm Sept. 27, 2016
with a 90 minute duration through
Nov. 29... then
enjoy a season Windup Dance
on Saturday Dec. 17.Featuring the popular
West Coast Square Dance Program!
Fun, fast-paced instruction guaranteed
to have you dancing up a storm
in just 10 sessions!
Everyone is welcome:couples, singles, groups, families
Casual attire at all events
Note that various opportunities to
join in occur during the year.Register before Sept. 27 for a discounted
rate of only $81 per couple ($49.50 single).
Location:
The newly-renovated
Star Dusters dance club hall, Powell River,
5399 Timberlane Avenue, across from
the Timberlane track
Instructor/entertainer: Gord Ruedig
Contacts:
Gord & Yvette
Ruedig, 604-487-9565, E-MAIL
Sandy Graham, 604-489-0024
Click here for a registration page link
Simply register online then pay at the door.
Web site for the "West Coast" dance program:
OKANAGAN
VALLEY
VERNON, COLDSTREAM, LUMBY,
ARMSTRONG, ENDERBY
Two clubs in Vernon offer instructionin two different dance forms.
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Learn to Square Dance
Learn to Round Dance
(choreographed ballroom
to live cues)
Star Country Squares
Square & Round Dance Club
Vernon
Discover a great experience
in the North Okanagan learning
today's style of square dancing
for FREE!
A special introductory
new square dancer session
will take place
Thursday October 6, 2016,
7 to 9 p.m.
Halina Centre,
3310 37th Ave., Vernon
Refreshments provided at no charge.
Regular sessions continue
by registration every
Thursday from October 13.
Pay at the door.
You'll be surprised by the fun,
fabulous socialization & aerobic
fitness to be had.
Singles welcome.
Very economical fees.
Lots of parking.
Great hardwood dance floor.
This club welcomes families to
participate & young people in
their tween and teen years.
Children must be accompanied
by a parent or guardian.
You learn by having fun
through your instructor/entertainer
who has your best interests at heart
-- guiding you carefully along the way.
You'll meet and dance with some
very nice people just like yourself!
Square dance instructor/entertainer:
Allan Peterson
Contacts:
Darlene Poetker, Promotion
778-475-1889, E-MAIL
Mike Leach, President
250-503-6818 - E-MAIL
Club web site:
Link to a printable pdf poster:
Rhythm Rounds round dance club
Vernon's Round Dance Club
Regular sessions of instruction
for newcomers to Round Dancing
start Sun. Sept. 25, 2016
1:00 to 2:30 pm
Register at the door.
Halina Centre, Vernon
3310 - 37th
Avenue
Round dancing is choreographed ballroom
done to live cues heard over the p.a. system.
Men feel more confident with this dance form
because they don't have to lead their partner.
All dancers first learn the steps which
are then cued over a microphone to the
rhythm of popular tunes.
Everyone welcome, including square dancers
or absolute newcomers to round dancing!
It's a dance form done as couples, so
try to bring a partner.
Casual attire - soft-soled,
comfortable shoes suggested.
Free weekly
coffee, tea and refreshments.
Fun & easy to learn!
The caring, considerate instructors start
by using an advanced teaching method in
which you'll learn quickly while having fun!
Cuer/teachers: Peter & Stella Tennant
Cuers and teachers for 20 years.
Contact: Peter & Stella, 250-542-3568,
Cell: 250-306-4999, E-MAIL
See our promotional web page:
WEST KELOWNA,
dance clubs in this region
Westsyde Squares
Central Okanagan Valley
A condensed program of
square dance instruction is underway.
Call or e-mail to inquire about the
next opportunity to join in!
12 weekly sessions
started Wed. Sept. 21, 2016,
6:00 to 7:30 pm.Location:
Hall at Westbank United Church,
3672 Brown Road, West Kelowna.
Featuring the fun, condensed
West Coast Square Dance Program!
The instruction features the talented,
young Dustin McGifford as the
caller/teacher/entertainer.
The 6 p.m. start time is convenient
for those who start work early
the next day.
This long-running dance group
(established 1957) is known
as the "fun club"
in the Central Okanagan.
For all the details, including photos,
see the online promotional page:
Contacts:
Ron McMullen, Past-President
250-769-5446, E-MAIL
Lynda Bjalek, President
250-763-0084, E-MAIL
WESTSIDE YOUTH
TEAM DANCE CLUB,
WEST KELOWNA
Kids 8+ - Get ready for loads of fun!
A set of 5 weekly sessions start at
3:45 pm Wed. Nov.2, 2016 in the
Johnson Bentley Memorial
Aquatic Centre, West Kelowna.
(Duration: 1 hour, 15 min.'s)
Intended for kids aged 8 & up.
Special effects lights & pop music
to which they relate!
They'll learn true teamwork,
cooperation, coordination,
and how to move to music.
We like to call it
"Team Dancing!"
Note:
Pre-register as early as
possible through the
Aquatic Centre, see:
"Team Dancing" is based upon today's
square dancing but it's more up-tempo
& the children dance in teamwork.
learning to move to the music.
At times, the kids enjoy a disco light
for extra excitement!
These sessions are a great followup
for students who've enjoyed Team
Dance instruction at the
elementary schools and
want to continue the fun.
Sorry, the progressive nature of the
sessions don't allow for drop-ins.
Pre-registration is required
and the capacity is 16 dancers.
Instructor: Brian Elmer, West Kelowna
Location:
Johnson-Bentley Memorial
Aquatic Centre
3737 Old Okanagan Highway,
West Kelowna
All registrations co-ordinated by the
Aquatic Centre.
Instructor: Brian Elmer, West Kelowna
250-768-2694, E-MAIL
Youth Club website coming soon!
ALSO...
TWO CLOG DANCE CLUBS:
OKANAGAN CLOGGIN'
Kelowna/West Kelowna
3 Different "Learn to Clog" Sessions!Attend one, two or all three:
West Kelowna
Mondays, 6 to 7 pm
Sessions got underway
Sept. 12 but call or e-mail
to say you want to join in!
Westside Senior Centre
3661 Old Okanagan Highway
Kelowna
Sessions underway but call to
say you want to join the fun!
Both at the Irish Dance Studio
1920 Kent Road, Kelowna
Wednesdays (started Sept. 7/16)
6 to 7 pm
Fridays (started Sept. 9/16)
11 am to Noon
Modern clogging's done to many types
of music and enjoys widespread
popularity around the world.
It's a lively, energetic dance that's
great exercise and so much fun!
Contact:
Barb Bizovie, Instructor
250-768-8557, E-MAIL
Club Web Page:
GOT 2 B CLOGGIN
CLOG DANCE CLUB
Kelowna/West Kelowna/
Peachland
ANNOUNCING:
Coming Dec. 2016 or Jan. 2017
to West Kelowna:
"An Intro to Clog Dancing"
Open to the public.
For more information
on the club's web page:
Regular new clog dancer sessions are
planned for late January, 2017.
Clog dancing is loads of fun!
It's a percussive, high energy dance
performed to live cues and set
to a wide variety of music.
The dancers wear stainless steel
double (or jingle) taps on their shoes.
Sessions generally run weekly
for 10 to 12 days in total.
An economical $60 for the
12 week course.
All ages welcome from age 8 up.
Attire involves only comfortable clothing
& footwear but shoes must have backs
(no slides, crocs, etc.).
Dancers bring water to stay well hydrated.
Certified instructor:
Lynda Colautti, Kelowna
Are you just wondering? Pop-in and have a
look at our 7 pm Monday sessions.
Location:
Martin Avenue Boys & Girls Club,
1434 Graham St., Kelowna
Free parking on the street
Contact:
Lynda, Instructor
250-718-3088 (mobile), E-MAIL
Enjoy our promotional web page:
PENTICTON, OKANAGAN FALLS,
OLIVER, SUMMERLAND
NOTE:
Square dance &
clubs in this region
PENTICTON SQUARES
Learn today's style of
square dancing in just
12 sessions!
You'll have a great experience!
Regular Tuesday night
instruction for 1 hour starts by
registration Sept. 27,
at 6:00.
Register at the door.
Fee is an economical $70/person.
Seniors' Drop-in Centre, Penticton
2965 South Main Street - Free parking.
For a great experience, come check out
the wonderful social recreation that is
today's style of square dancing!
Dance your way to better health in a
condensed period of instruction.
Improve your fitness, social life,
fun level, memory skills, balance,
co-ordination, stress relief
and make new friends.
Instructor/entertainer: Ralph Halsall
Contacts:
Doreene - 250-770-8152
Diane - 250-497-6970, E-MAIL
Club e-mail:
Club web site:
ALSO AVAILABLE:
R. & R. ROUNDERS
ROUND DANCE CLUB,
PENTICTON
Learn choreographed ballroom dancing,
known as "round dancing."
Fun, weekly Sunday afternoon sessions.
New round dancer sessions start
Sun. Oct. 2, 2016, 3:00 to 4:30 pm.Concentrating on the basic two-step & waltz.
The man doesn't have to lead because
the steps are "cued" live for everyone.
No previous dance experience necessary
Casual attire welcomeLocation:
Penticton Seniors' Drop-In Centre,
2965 South Main Street
Instructor: Regine Anderson
Contact:
Regine - 250-493-4248, E-MAIL
Club web page:
Learn more about round
dancing including a video
(click under "Watch Video")
THOMPSON VALLEY/
SHUSWAP
KAMLOOPS, CHASE,
BLIND BAY
offering opportunities
to learn to
square dance
or
round dance
THOMPSON VALLEY STARS
SQUARE & ROUND DANCE CLUB
KAMLOOPS
Regular Thursday night sessions
in today's style of square dancing
got underway Sept. 22, 2016,
7:00 to 9:30 pm
Desert Gardens Community Centre
540 Seymour Street, Kamloops
Call or e-mail to inquire about
the next opportunity to join in.
Featuring the"West Coast Square Dance Program."
A fun, condensed instruction period
that gets you dancing sooner.
No experience required.
Singles welcome
Prizes for best attendance
Air conditioned hall.
Free parking (lots of space in rear)
Ice-water supplied.
Pot luck snacks at the
last dance of each month
Contact:
Merv & Sandy
250-376-5636 - E-MAIL
Club web page:
Club Facebook page:
Thompson Valley Stars on Facebook
THOMPSON VALLEY STARS
ROUND DANCE
INSTRUCTION
opportunity to learn
choreographed ballroom
known as "round dancing!"
Concentrating on the basic
two-step and waltz, the man
doesn't have to lead because
the steps are "cued" for everyone.
No previous
dance experience necessary
Casual attire
In the fall of 2015, Wed. evening
sessions took place from 7 to 9.
Location:
Meyer Studio, Kamloops
(inquire for address)
Contact:
Merv & Sandy
250-376-5636 - E-MAIL
SALMON ARM
This city features two clubs:
Adult & Family SALMON ARM SQUARES
SQUARE & ROUND DANCE CLUB
Come have a great experience
enjoying
today's style of square dancing!
3 FREE sessions start
Wed. Sept. 28, 2016,
6:30 to 7:30 pm.
Attend any or all, including Oct. 5 & 12!
Regular 6:30 Wednesday night
sessions will follow by registration
starting Oct. 19.
For fun, fitness & friendship,
learn modern square dancing!
Have a good time dancing to
some great music!
Casual attire,
no dance experience required.
Singles, couples,
teens & families welcome!
Location:
Seniors' Fifth Avenue Activity Centre
170 5th Avenue S.E., Salmon Arm
Information:
Bernie & Sheila (Tappen)
- 250-835-8205, E-MAIL
Marg - 250-832-6915, E-MAIL
Club website: Salmon Arm Squares
4 Ways Family Dance Club
Salmon Arm
Enjoy a free Intro Dance & Dessert!
On Saturday October 1, then
again on October 15, 7 pm, this
fun family club will introduce
you to today's style of
square dancing as well as
some contra dancing.
Contra is a forerunner to the
square dance involving
interacting facing lines
of dancers.
Included in the dance fun
is a free dessert... yum!
This group focuses on
families so that they can
enjoy time together away
from home and have a
great time in a family
friendly environment.
Parents & grandparents:
bring the kids!
All ages welcome although
children aged under 12 must
be accompanied by a parent.
Very reasonable fees once
the regular sessions start.
A great time awaits
you & your family!
Location:
Downtown Activity Centre Gym,
451 Shuswap St. South, Salmon Arm
NOTE:
Sessions will re-occur every 2nd Sat.
Caller-teacher/entertainer:
Jean Wood
Contacts:
Bill & Jean,
250-833-9227, E-MAIL
Chasity, 250-803-6726
Club web site:
For a printable poster promoting
the Free Dance & Dessert:
For a map showing the location
courtesy of Google Maps:
Note that the following web page lists all
clubs in the region with contacts:
Thompson-Shuswap
Square & Round Dance Assn
KOOTENAYS
(Inactive)
CENTRAL & NORTHERN
B.C. INTERIOR
Mile Zero Grand Squares
square & round dance club
Get ready, Dawson Creek...
the fun's about to begin!
Discover a great experience
when you learn
today's style of square dancing.
Your first lesson is FREE!
Mon. Sept. 26, 2016, 7 pm.
Try this very social dance form
that's also an avenue toward
better fitness and loads of FUN!
Everyone's welcome:
Adults, couples, singles,
children aged 8 years and up.
Casual attire.
No previous dance experience
is necessary.
Location:
Sudeten Hall, 1901 Alaska Hwy.,
(in the Pioneer Village Museum)
Caller-teacher
& cuer: Bernie Smith
Contact:
Bernie &
Jean Smith,
250-782-3410, E-MAIL
also: 250-784-4610
A youth group has been active
in Dawson Creek.
Call to inquire about
the next opportunity to join in!
Caller-teacher & cuer: Bernie SmithContact:
Bernie & Jean Smith,
250-782-3410, E-MAIL
PRINCE GEORGE
Northern Twisters
square & round dance club
Come discover today's
style of square dancing.
Your first session will be
FREE to try it out!
Remaining opportunity:
Monday Sept. 26,
7:00 to 8:30 pm.
Free refreshments served
Casual attire - Free parking
All ages welcome including
couples and singles.
Have fun - Laugh
Make new friends
Gets lots of exercise
Reduce stress
Improve memory skills
Dance to some great music!
Location:
Knox United Church, 1448 5th Ave.
(between Victoria
& Brunswick Streets)
Note: We dance in the lower hall,
use the office entrance.
Caller/teacher: Gys Koops
Contacts:
Gys Koops – 250-964-4851
(work: 250-563-4828), E-MAIL
Dolores Young, Club President,
250-567-5780 - E-MAIL
This club's been enjoying square dance
fun in Prince George since 1957.
Club website:
For club Facebook page
Skeena
Squares
dance club
Come discover the
great experience that is
today's style of square dancing
for FREE!
New dancer sessions start
Mon. Oct. 17, 2016, at 7:00 pm.
Expect lots of fun, easy aerobic
exercise & lots of socialization,
making new friends.
Location: Multi-purpose room,Cassie Hall School, 2620 Eby St., Terrace
(enter at the south door)
Contact:
Diane Weismiller, Terrace
250-635-6984 - E-MAIL
FORT ST. JAMES, FRASER LAKE, HOUSTON,
STONEY CREEK, TOPLEY
Vanderhoof Drifting Squares
Square Dancers
You'll discover
a great experience!
Sessions for
newcomers in
today's style of square dancing
start Thurs. Sept. 29, 2016, 7 pm.
The first 3 weekly sessions
are FREE to try it out!
Come meet some new friends,
have a great time!
Calories lost are free, too!
Free refreshments weekly!
Economical fees.
Optional:
Round Dance instruction
(choreographed ballroom)
starting at 6:30 p.m. every week,
included in registration fee
Location:
592 Church Street
Caller-teachers:
Gys Koops, Sandi Jesperson,
Dolores Young
Round dance cuer/instructors:
Dolores Young & Jerita Holmquist
Contact:
Sandi Jesperson – 250-567-2088,
Click Here for Club Facebook page
Stampede Whirlaways
square & round dance club
Enjoy a FREE session to try
today's style of square dancing
Monday Sept. 26, 2016 - 7 pm
Cariboo Arts Centre, 90 Fourth Ave. North
Williams Lake (in the old fire hall)
Regular Monday night sessions will follow
by registration starting October 3
for a total of 11 occasions.
Singles, couples, families & teens welcome!Casual attire with soft-soled shoes
Free refreshments weekly
The club is pleased to have a
team of teenaged dancers.
Enjoy our 60 second
"Square Dance Trailer:"
Contacts:Dana Ball, club president – 250-392-3066, E-MAIL
Nick Turner, caller/teacher – 250-392-2432, E-MAIL
New dancers' page on the club website:
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