We’re excited to welcome you to our 25th Anniversary – cheers to 25 years of the BCSDC!
A bit of our backstory
Just over 25 years ago, the closest West Coast Swing club was located in Seattle and 4 people, Sharole Negrete, Larry Wolf, Chris Desjardins and J.J. Johnson decided a local club was needed. The initial name was North West Swing Dance Club, which was launched as a non-profit and included a Board of Directors. Using the Seattle Swing Club as their model, participants would pay a fee and be given a one-hour lesson, followed by a dance.
With no social media platforms like Facebook back then, Negrete, Desjardins and the others got the word out by hitting up all the local bars and handing out flyers. About 50 people showed up to the first dance, held at Centennial Lodge in Queen’s Park in New Westminster. After operating out of Burnaby’s firefighters’ club, then a few Vancouver halls, the club moved back to Burnaby to Confederation Centre in 2007. Dances were moved from Sunday nights to Saturday nights, and the club’s name changed to B.C. Swing Dance Club. The rest, as they say, is history!
Where: Confederation Centre in Burnaby (4585 Albert Street)
When: Saturday November 19th, doors open at 6:30 pm
- Intermediate lesson from 7 – 8 PM
- Free Beginner lesson from 7 – 8 PM
- Social dance from 8 – 11 PM
Our intermediate lesson will be taught by David Tolksdorff and Claudia Houwers at 7 pm. “1-2 is good for you.” There will be emphasis on everything that fits within the triple.
Our free beginner lesson that also begins at 7 pm and will be taught by Henry Hwi.
The November dance still requires masks to be worn throughout the event.
Prices:
– Intermediate lesson: $8 member, $10 guest, $4 student
– Beginner Lesson: Free!
– Dance: $12 member, $15 guest, $7 student
We are starting renewals for 2023 this month at $20 for the year (increase from $15). Any new member can purchase 2023 and get the rest of 2022 included. You can Click Here To Renew Online Right Now.
About our instructors:
Dave and Claudia have been dancing together for more than 10 years. They both love dancing and prior to getting together they both danced a variety of styles including Ballroom, West Coast Swing and Salsa. They’ve been teaching WCS together for a number of years and enjoy sharing their passion for dance with others.
Henry has been dancing for over 11 years. He started with Salsa and other Latin dance forms, and dabbled with International Ballroom before finding his home with West Coast Swing. Since then, he has increased his WCS dance expression with Tap and Hip Hop.
We accept cash or card payments at the door.
We still require masks and recommend vaccines.