The holidays are upon us and we hope you join us for another fun-filled evening of dancing. There will be some fun holiday music, door prizes, and we again will have our 50/50 draw (bring cash!).
Where: Confederation Centre in Burnaby (4585 Albert Street)
When: Saturday December 10th, 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 Celina Villarroel Whiting at 7 pm. This workshop will get you acquainted with your own unique body movement and styling. There will be a focus on solo freestyle, mobility drills and technique that will open up your movement vocabulary.
Our free beginner lesson that also begins at 7 pm and will be taught by Amy Shibasaki.
DJ: Santa Claus
The December 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
2023 membership renewals are $20 for the year (increase from $15).
About our instructors:
Our intermediate lesson instructor is Celina Villarroel Whiting. Celina began her dance journey at the age of 8, starting with Modern dance and then expanding her training to include Contemporary, Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Salsa, Ballroom, Brazilian Samba, Dancehall, and West Coast Swing. She is a professional dancer and instructor with past credits that include music videos, corporate performances, theatre shows, and dance competitions. She is a graduate from SFU with a BSc. Kinesiology and also works as a Practicing Kinesiologist alongside her dance career. Her expertise in both dance and kinesiology allows her to help teach her students to master their own unique movement.
Our beginner’s lesson instructor is Amy Shibasaki. Nicknamed “The Poster Child for People Who Can’t Dance” by her friends, Amy is living (dancing?) proof that anyone can get comfortable on the dance floor. She’s been sharing her love of West Coast Swing with new dancers, with local classes and workshops across BC, for over 10 years with her husband Michael.
We accept cash or card payments at the door.