Where: Bonsor Recreation Centre in Burnaby (6550 Bonsor Ave)
When: Saturday February 14th, doors open at 5:30 pm for the AGM, 8:00 for the dance.
Come fall in love with the process behind our dances! And also pizza! and maybe each other? (Matchmaking not included)
Our Annual General Meeting is a necessary part of running a non-profit, the meeting will include: elections for a new board, a summary of our decisions this past year, planning for the next year, opportunities to raise ideas or concerns, pizza. Members can vote and we need to reach quorum to make it all go. We’re excited to see you there!
Following the meeting we’ll have a social 8-11:30pm to celebrate.
Members who attend the AGM will receive free entry into the social
DJ Alia will give you the beats of your heart.
Social dance: 8:00 – 11:30 pm
Costs
Social Dance: Members: $12 / Non-Members: $15 / Students: $7
Where: Bonsor Recreation Centre in Burnaby (6550 Bonsor Ave)
When: Saturday February 7th, doors open at 7:30 pm, 8:00 for the dance.
We’re having a live band night! Four of our local WCS community members have formed a band – One Night’s Band – and they’re going to play some live sets for us to dance to! DJ James will play dead (non-live, but still great) music between the live sets.
Your band will be: One Night’s Band! Your DJ will be: DJ James!
Band Bio:One Night’s Band emerged from the Vancouver West Coast Swing community with a simple question: What if we could dance to live music more often? This five-piece band brings together WCS dancers who understand what makes a song work on the dance floor—because they’re out there dancing themselves. Playing pop and blues favourites, they’ve rehearsed for months to play curated covers of songs you know and love.
Social dance: 8:00 – 11:30 pm
Costs
Prices are different than usual to support the band and pay for additional costs
Social Dance: Members: $22 / Non-Members: $25 / Students & Spectators: $12
Champion West Coast Swing dancer, performer, and instructor Stephen White is coming to town on January 17th, 2026!
There is a workshop for every level of experience. Come and join us for a day of learning and Stephen’s shenanigans!
Beginner Bootcamp – New to West Coast Swing or want to sharpen your basics? Our Beginner Bootcamp is the perfect launchpad! No partner? No problem! No experience? Even better! Just bring your good vibes and a smile Language fluency! Let’s break down all of the “basic” things into foundations that serve a functional purpose for creating together. 2-beat sections creating structures that inform pattern and give options! The cost of the social dance is included, so come back at 8:00 for some dancing. Bring a water bottle, indoor shoes and relaxed fitting clothing as you’ll be doing lots of moving.
All Levels Workshop Conversational skills! We’re going to explore how to make the dance into a dialogue from a mechanical, musical, and intentional perspective, with some concepts, skills, and drills. The cost of the social dance is included, so come back at 8:00 for some dancing.
Intermediate+ Workshop Performance time! Let’s talk about some nuance in how we approach our competitions and choices from a performance standpoint. Strategies, realities of how the system works, and ways to hedge your bets! The cost of the social dance is included, so come back at 8:00 for some dancing.
NOTE: The Intermediate+ Workshop is for those who are in the Intermediate level as determined by WSDC points. Others may attend, but we ask that those in lower levels do not ask questions of the instructor so that the pace can be maintained. Separate rotation groups may also be used.
Social Dance: Dance the Night Away! Wrap up an amazing day of learning with a night full of music, movement, and connection — our evening social dance is free for all Beginner Bootcamp / All Levels Workshop / Intermediate+ Workshop attendees! It’s the perfect chance to practice your new skills, meet fellow dancers, and soak up the West Coast Swing vibe.
What: BC Swing Dance Club has a day of workshops and dancing! – Beginner Bootcamp /w Stephen White – No Experience or partner needed. Everyone welcome. – All Levels Workshop /w Stephen White – For beginners and experienced dancers. – Intermediate+ Workshop w/ Stephen White – For experienced dancers who are deemed to be Intermediate level according to WSDC points, no partner needed.
When:Saturday January 17th, doors open at 9:00am – Beginner Bootcamp: 9:30am – 12:30pm – All Levels Workshop: 1:00pm – 4:00pm – Intermediate+ Workshop: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: Bonsor Recreation Centre in Burnaby (6550 Bonsor Ave)
Who: Stephen White: Stephen is an international dance professional, who predominantly teaches, judges, choreographs and coach in West Coast Swing, but is also trained in American and International styles of ballroom dancing, Hustle, Country Western and various other partner dances. Stephen is particularly sought after for his focus on dancers’ personalized education in dance and finding the right tools for each individual.
Costs: Pre-Sales Workshops. Choose the links to purchase your tickets now.
Where: Bonsor Recreation Centre in Burnaby (6550 Bonsor Ave)
When: Saturday December 13th, doors open at 6:30 pm
Intermediate Lesson: 7:00 – 8:00pm – Gerald Cote will be teaching the Intermediate lesson. And the theme is: “Where Connection Becomes Conversation: You, Your Partner, and the Music – The Three Relationships of West Coast Swing.”
Co-founder & co-owner of GNR Dance, Gerald has been dancing and teaching for over 21 years. He is a professional in all forms of couples dance, teaching Ballroom, Latin, Swing, and Country and also a former UCWDC Certified Judge, judging at various events around North America.
Social Dance 8:00-11:30pm with DJ #! and DJ La La
(No Beginner Lesson this month | After Bonsor locks their doors at 9pm, please knock on the doors for a volunteer to let you in. No entry past 10pm!)
