Classes
Please note that the dates on this page are for the 2024-2025 dance season. Classes for the 2025-2026 season will start in September 2025. Details will be posted as they become available.
If you require more information please leave a message on our CONTACT US page.
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) – Colwood
Mid-Season Class
First Session: Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025
Then weekly (except holidays) through April 2025
Dark: Feb. 23
Time: 6:30-8:00 pm
Location: Colwood Community Hall
All ages welcome.
Couples – Singles – Refreshers
Casual Attire – Comfortable Shoes
Instructors: Darrell Roberts & Stu Hemmings
More Info: Frontier Twirlers Facebook Page
Email: Frontier Twirlers
Mainstream (Beginner) – Saanich
Free Intro Classes: Sundays, Sept. 8 & 15, 2024
Regular Classes Start: Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024
Then weekly (except holidays) to Mar. 30, 2025
Dark: Feb. 23
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
View Poster (pdf)
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
Dark: Feb. 23
Time: 7:30-9:30 pm
Location: Colwood Community Hall
All are welcome.
Couples – Singles – Refreshers
Casual Attire – Comfortable Shoes
Instructor: Garry Dodds
View Poster (pdf)
More Info: Frontier Twirlers Website
Plus (Teach & Dance)
Mondays – Weekly (except holidays)
Open House: Sept. 30, 2024
Then Oct. 7 to Dec. 16, 2024 &
Jan. 13 to May 12, 2025
Dark: Apr. 21 (Easter Monday)
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
View Poster (pdf)
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 May 8, 2025
Dark: Mar. 27
Time: ~8:00-10:00 pm
Location: Colwood Community Hall
MUST be comfortable dancing the Plus program.
Instructor: Garry Dodds
View Poster (pdf)
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.
Phase I & II – Two Step & Waltz
Wednesday Evenings – Weekly
Sept. 11 to Dec. 18, 2024
Jan. 8 to Apr. 30 , 2025
Time: 8:00-9:30 pm or 7:30-9:00 pm
(Confirm time for each date in CALENDAR)
Location: Colwood Community Hall
Instructors: Kirk Rockerbie & Darrell Roberts
View Poster (pdf)
Contact: Kirk Rockerbie 236-464-0509
Email: kirkbradrock@gmail.com
Phase III-IV – Workshop
2nd & 4th Wednesday Afternoons
Sept. 11 to Dec. 11, 2024
Jan. 15 & 29, 2025 (3rd & 5th Wed.)
Feb. 12 to Apr. 23, 2025
Time: 2:00-3:30 pm
Location: Colwood Community Hall
Instructor: Connie Ritchie
View Poster (pdf)
Contact: Connie Ritchie 250-208-9945
Email: con_al_r@telus.net
Phase III – Bolero
2nd & 4th Wednesday Evenings
Sept. 11 to Dec. 11, 2024
Jan. 15 & 29, 2025 (3rd & 5th Wed.)
Feb. 12 to Apr. 23, 2025
Time: 7:00-8:00 pm
Location: Colwood Community Hall
Instructor: Connie Ritchie
View Poster (pdf)
Contact: Connie Ritchie 250-208-9945
Email: con_al_r@telus.net
