The survey was conducted in December of 2018 and January and early February of 2019.  There were 49 responses. 

Some results:

The reasons for participating were Dancing, about 91.5%, Socializing, about 70%, then the music, about 38%. 

Of those who took intermediate lessons, 71% were either very or mostly satisfied with the lessons. 

The desired mix for lessons was Patterns and Technique, at 56.8%, followed by Technique with minimal Patterns, at 34.1%. 

If two dances were offered each month, 57.1% said they would attend both dances. 

If a one-day (about 4 hours) workshop were offered 91.5% would be interested (either are sure to attend or would attend depending on specifics). 

Most respondents (about 83%) would be interested in an opportunity for practice.  Yes 29.2%; depending on having a coach 27.1%; and if the cost were sufficiently low 27.1%. 

The music genres desired for WCS were: Top 40, 72.9%; Blues, 68.8%; 90s and beyond, 50%; R&B, 47.9%; and others (about 35% or lower).  (Respondents listed all genres they liked for WCS.)

It’s the last dance of the year and often our best attended – the BC Swing Dance’s DECEMBEEEERRRR DAAANNNNNNCEEEEEEE

Bring potluck, take an awesome lesson with Ian and Leigh Kirkconnell, dress to impress, and enjoy the last BC Swing Club dance of the year. Our DJs will be Jason “Bad Boy” Brown and Chris “Ponytail” Dewhurst.

We will be offering 2019 club memberships at this dance to knock down the lineups, so get your pass early and avoid the wait! Also, if you are a new member, signup for a 2019 membership and get December’s monthly membership free.

Note that this dance is an extra hour early but we’re going until midnight to continue the good times.

Join us at 4585 Albert St. at the Confederation Centre in Burnaby. See you there!

Country 2-step is back(!) at our next BC Swing Dance Club dance lesson. Join Ken and Angela Wolder and your favorite dancers for a one hour country 2-step lesson, then join us for a night of West Coast Swing with a little sprinkle of country.

Based on an overwhelming vote of support, the club will now be hosting its dances one hour earlier, meaning that doors are at 6:30PM, lessons start at 7:00PM, and the dance starts at 8PM and goes until 11PM. Don’t miss out! Our dance will be at the Confederation Centre in Burnaby, located at 4585 Albert St. Parking is free and plentiful.

As usually, we’ll have a free beginner lesson offered by local instructors Michael and Amy Shibasaki. Bring your friends! If it’s your first time at our dance and you are taking the beginner lesson, you are welcome to take the beginner lesson and try the main dance for free.

Want to beat next year’s membership sign-up rush? The club will be offering renewals for memberships starting at the November dance for 2019. If you are a new member, we will also be offering two months for free – if you sign up as a new member in November or December for the full $15 membership price, we will throw in November and December’s membership as a bonus.

See you there!

The British Columbia Swing Dance Club is pleased to present:

*The BAMEO Intensive Weekend* – a special weekend event, November 3-4 in Vancouver! This is in addition to our regular dance on November 17.

BAMEO is the partnership of West Coast Swing Champions Ben McHenry and Cameo Cross, both members of the California Swing Dance Hall of Fame! Learn more about them at their website http://www.bameowcs.com/

Together, they combine knowledge from multiple dance disciplines, movement/body mechanics, and WCS specifically. They are known for focusing on the most complicated concepts in WCS and simplifying them, making them easier to understand and apply. Whether they are teaching, running events, performing, or just social dancing, their goal is to spread their love and passion for WCS to dancers all over the world, and they look forward to many of years of doing just that.

The BAMEO Intensive weekend features 8 hours of all-level workshop instruction, 5 hours of social dancing (including 2 hours of social dancing with Ben and Cameo reserved for passholders), and DJ Ben McHenry for all 5 hours of social dancing.

As an Intensive weekend, the workshops will build on one another. Passes sold are for the entire weekend – individual workshops passes will not be available.

Early birds save $$$ (all prices in Canadian dollars):

• First 20 passes: $115 BCSDC members, $150 non-members, $80 juniors (16-and-under)
• Next 20 passes: $135 BCSDC members, $175 non-members, $95 juniors (16-and-under)
• After 40 passes: $150 BCSDC members, $200 non-members, $105 juniors (16-and-under)

To be eligible for member pricing you must have been an member in good standing of the BC Swing Dance Club as of August 1, 2018.

Saturday Nov 3:

• 12:00 doors open/registration
• 12:30-5:00 workshops
• 5:00-7:00 dinner break
• 7:00-9:00 social dance with BAMEO reserved for pass holders, featuring DJ Ben
• 9:00-12:00 open social dance, featuring DJ Ben

Sunday Nov 4:

• 3:00 doors open
• 3:30-7:30 workshops

Location:

Polish Community Centre, 4015 Fraser St, Vancouver. B.C. (free parking available and easily accessible by transit)

To register, please complete the PayPal registration below, or e-mail info@bcswingdance.ca for assistance. Remember, prices will go up the longer you wait, so register early!

First 20 Registrations SOLD OUT!

Member $115.00 CADNon-Member $150.00 CADJuniors (16 and under) $80.00 CAD

Next 20 registrations

Member $135.00 CADNon-Member $175.00 CADJuniors (16 and under) $95.00 CAD

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