Dance Addicts Friday Swing Mixer

70% West Coast Swing, 30% Other

Everyone welcome as our DJ's bring you the best in contemporary and classic music for the all around Swing dancer! All on a bamboo sprung dance floor you can actually see flex under your feet. Centrally located with easy access by transit and free parking. Just minutes from everywhere! Air conditioned for your comfort.

Where:

Dance Addicts Studio, 4622 Hastings Street, Burnaby map 604-830-1326

When:

2nd and 4th Friday of the Month

Time:

9:00 pm - 12:30 am

Admission:

$8

Website:

danceaddicts.ca

VST NOTES: Dance Addicts recently stepped into a void with a Saturday night dance. Stay tuned, if there aren't any dances happening on a Saturday night, it could happen again. :)

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Just wanna Dance! West Coast Swing

100% West Coast Swing!

Everyone is welcome, whether you are an advanced dancer, a newbie, or somewhere in between. We offer a friendly, non-intimidating environment to help you enjoy and share our passion for this dance. We also offer a pre-dance workshop for beginners in one dance studio, and an intermediate/advanced workshop in the main dance studio.

Where:

Rhodes Wellness College (2nd floor) 1125 Howe Street, Vancouver map

When:

Typically the 3rd Saturday of the Month (See our Just wanna Dance page for dates and details)

Time:

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Workshops

8:30 pm - 1:00 am: Dance

Admission:

$9 ($5 for workshops)

Website:

vanswingthing.com

VST NOTES: We have some experienced dancers on hand to help you, or if you'd just like to have a dance with one, feel free to ask them for a dance. You'll know them when you see them; they're wearing big smiles and lime green t-shirts with "DANCE WITH ME" on the front. Kinda hard to miss! You'll find that most of the dancers here are very friendly and happy to dance with you.

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Urban Beat Sunday Swing Mixer

West Coast Swing

Watch, dance, practice & meet others.  An excellent opportunity to dance in a fun, friendly and casual environment.

Where:

Let's Dance Studio, 927 Granville Street (Go up one flight of stairs and turn right then left) map

When:

Every Sunday night except for long weekends

Time:

8:30pm - 11:30pm

Admission:

$4

Website:

www.urbanbeatdanceco.com Please note this website contains music which can be loud.

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Urban Beat Wednesday Swing Mixer

West Coast Swing and Salsa at the same time

Take advantage of this opportunity to dance either West Coast Swing, or Salsa, in a fun, friendly and casual environment. The studio plays Swing on one side of the studio, and Salsa behind the curtain on the other side. Switch back and forth as your mood suits you.

Where:

Let's Dance Studio, 927 Granville Street (Go up one flight of stairs and turn right then left) map

When:

Every Wednesday night

Time:

9:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Admission:

$4

Website:

www.urbanbeatdanceco.com Please note this website contains music which can be loud.

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British Columbia Swing Dance Club

70% West Coast Swing, 30% Other

A non-profit club dedicated to the learning, promotion and enjoyment of West Coast Swing.

Where:

Confederation Centre 4585 Albert Street, North Burnaby map

When:

Occasional Saturdays (See their website for dates)

Time:

9:00 pm - 12:00 pm

Admission:

$5 for members and $8 for guests

Website:

www.northwestswingdance.org

Included in your dance admission is a free 'munchies buffet' and free tap water, but you can also buy bottled water for a small fee. If you wish to contribute to our buffet table, we will be grateful for your potluck contribution of finger foods.

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Guerrilla Swing

75% West Coast Swing, 25% Other

This dance is hosted and deejayed by Jason Brown.

Where:

Academie Duello, 412 West Hastings Street, Vancouver map

When:

Random dates

Time:

8:30 pm - 12:00 pm

Admission:

$10

Website:

none

VST NOTES: Jason told Van Swing Thing that there is no set plan for dates, or places, so stay tuned. We'll post them on the home page as he announces them.

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