Classes

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SQUARE DANCE CLASSES

Link: What is Square Dance?

Classes begin in September and run until April or May depending upon the class. At the Mainstream square dance lessons 68 square dance calls are taught. Once you graduate from the class you are able to dance at any of the Mainstream clubs in Victoria or around the world!

Beyond Mainstream there are also Plus, Advanced, and Challenge programs that a dancer may progress to starting after at least one dance season as a graduate Mainstream dancer.

If you wish to join a class after the initial lessons please click on the “More Info:” link for the instructor’s or the club’s contact information.

Mainstream (Beginner) – Saanich

Free Intro Classes: Sundays, Sept. 8 & 15, 2024

Regular Classes Start: Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024

Then weekly (except holidays) through April 2025 (check CALENDAR)

Time: 7:00-9:00 pm

Location: Cordova Bay United Church Hall

No experience necessary.

Singles, couples, & refreshers welcome.

Learn the other part.

Casual attire & comfortable footwear.

Instructors: Lorne & Barbara Clayton

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More Info: Saanich Squares Website

Mainstream (Beginner) – Colwood

Free Open House: Sunday, Sept.22, 2024

Time: 7:30-9:00 pm

Location: Colwood Community Hall

Free Intro Classes: Sundays, Sept. 29 & Oct. 6, 2024

Regular Classes Start: Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024

Then weekly (except holidays) through April 2025 (check CALENDAR)

Time: 7:30-9:30 pm

Location: Colwood Community Hall

All are welcome.

Couples – Singles – Refreshers

Casual Attire – Comfortable Shoes

Instructor: Garry Dodds

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More Info: Frontier Twirlers Website

& Frontier Twirlers Facebook Page

Plus (Teach & Dance)

Mondays – Weekly (except holidays)

Open House: Sept. 30, 2024

Then Oct. 7 to Dec. 16, 2024 &

Jan. 13 to Apr. 7, 2025 (then TBA)

Dark: Feb. 17 (Family Day)

Time: 8:00-10:00 pm

Plus Teach: ~8:00-9:00 pm

Plus Dance: ~9:00-10:00 pm

Location: Colwood Community Hall

MUST have danced at least a full year at Mainstream.

Instructor: Garry Dodds

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More Info: Star Twirlers Website

Advanced (Review, Teach, & Dance)

Thursdays – Weekly

Open House: Oct. 3, 2024

Then Oct. 10 to Dec. 19, 2024 &

Jan. 16 to Apr. 3, 2025 (then TBA)

Time: ~8:00-10:00 pm

Location: Colwood Community Hall

MUST be comfortable dancing the Plus program.

Instructor: Garry Dodds

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More Info: Star Twirlers Website

ROUND DANCE CLASSES

Link: What is Round Dance?

Classes begin in September and run until December or April/May depending upon the class. Generally dancers will learn the Phase I & II two step and waltz rhythms first. These rhythms are also danced between tips at Mainstream square dances.

Other rhythms, including cha, foxtrot, rumba, jive, tango, and quickstep, and higher phases (up to VI) may be learned depending on a dancer’s interest and on what is taught and danced in their Region.

If you wish to join a class after it has started please phone the instructor for that class.