“It’s what I always wanted to do, to show the laughter, the fun, the joy of dance.”

Elizabeth Hudgins will be teaching our intermediate workshop, which will be “Accessorize your swing — Adding syncopation and style to your dancing.” Elizabeth is an accomplished dancer and teacher. With her husband Graeme Oxendale, she has run the successful Urban Beat Dance Company in Vancouver BC since 1999, bringing dance to life for thousands of people in Vancouver. She has been dancing for 25 years and has over 15 years of experience teaching several dance styles including Argentine Tango, West Coast Swing, Salsa, Hip Hop, and Country Two-Step. She has training in jazz, ballet, and modern which provide basic knowledge of movement and technique but her real passion is for social dancing. Her training in so many styles of dance gives her a solid foundation in the technique and art of social dance. Elizabeth’s dancing has been seen on City TV, Urban Rush, CBC and the Life Network.

Michael and Amy Shibasaki will be teaching the free beginner class. Their story began in 2008 when they met at a west coast swing dance and decided to become practice partners to improve their dancing. Along the way, Michael and Amy fell in love and got married. Now they want to share our love of the dance with you – by offering you a friendly, relaxed learning environment to get you comfortable enough to have lots of fun on the dance floor. Both currently compete several times a year (at Advanced and Intermediate level) and continuously look to upgrade and hone their teaching and dance skills.

Doors: 6:30 pm
Lesson(s): 7-8 pm
Social dance: 8-11 pm

Prices:
Lesson: $5 member / $7 non-member
Dance: $10 member / $13 non-member / $6 Valid Student ID
Under 16 FREE with paying adult
Beginner’s lesson is FREE!

October’s BC Swing Dance Club’s dance is coming up on Saturday October 26, and if you haven’t had enough of Halloween, it’ll be time to get your fill!

Our main lesson will be a Country 2-Step Lesson with Ken & Angela Wolder. We’ll also enjoy a free lesson for beginners at the same time – so bring your friends!

After that, we’re holding a costume contest, so bring your favorite (danceable) costume and dance with some spooky people.

Doors open at 6:30pm, lessons go from 7-8, and the dance lasts from 8-11pm. Prices are $5 for the lesson and $10 for the dance (members) or $7 for the lesson and $13 for the dance for guests. Membership is also on a deeply prorated discount, so if you’re thinking of coming to the next three dances, you might as well become a member and save!

The September Dance is Happening! Just when you were beginning to forget all of the classes that you’d taken throughout the year, it’s time to get back to it. Join us Saturday September 14 for the next BC Swing Dance Club lesson and dance. Please share this event with your friends so we can restart the BC Swing Dances with a huge crowd. Our intermediate workshop, “Build Your Own Move”, will be taught by Michael and Amy Shibasaki. We haven’t had both Michael and Amy teaching the intermediate lesson together in quite some time, so come out and learn how to build a move. Can they do it? Yes they can! For all your non-addict friends, you can get them started with beginner lessons by Celina Villarroel Whiting. Remember – the first time at the club is free for beginners and the beginner dance is always free. Doors: 6:30 pm Lesson(s): 7-8 pm Social dance: 8-11 pm Prices: Lesson: $5 member / $7 non-member Dance: $10 member / $13 non-member / $6 Valid Student ID Under 16 FREE with paying adult Beginner’s lesson is FREE!

The annual BC Swing Dance Club summer member appreciation picnic is this Saturday, August 24th, from 5 to 9, at John Hendry Park (aka Trout Lake Park) in Vancouver. We will be at the picnic area in the southwestern area of the park, east of the southern tip of the lake. The park is accessible by Skytrain (get off at Commercial/Broadway), bus, or car.

Because of anticipated fire bans (like we had last summer), we will be having a Pizza Party again! The picnic/party is free for BCSDC members, and $5 for guests.

The pizza will be all-you-can-eat and will include vegetarian options. The Swing Club will also be providing side dishes, desserts, and beverages. You’re welcome to bring something to share but there will be plenty of food.

What you should bring is a blanket or lawn chair, frisbee, soccer ball, or any other outdoor games you’d like to play.

Come get to know other BC Swing Dance Club members!