Classes
Classes for the 2024-2025 dance season will be posted as dates are announced, with opportunities to learn square dancing and round dancing beginning in September 2024.
Please leave a message on our CONTACT US page if you have any questions or require more information.
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 69 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 levels 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)
Free Intro Classes: Sundays, Sep. 8 & 15, 2024
Regular Classes Start: Sunday, Sep. 22, 2024
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
More Info: Saanich Squares Website
Mainstream (Beginner)
2024-2025 dates to be announced
Instructor: Garry Dodds
More Info: Frontier Twirlers Website
Plus (Teach/Workshop/Dance)
2024-2025 dates to be announced
Instructor: Garry Dodds
More Info: Star Twirlers Website
Advanced A1/A2 (Class/Dance)
2024-2025 dates to be announced
(2nd floor – enter at rear)
Instructor: Garry Dodds
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
2024-2025 dates to be announced
Instructor: Kirk Rockerbie
Contact: Kirk Rockerbie 236-464-0509
Phase III-IV Rhythms (Workshop/Dance)
2024-2025 dates to be announced
Instructor: Connie Ritchie
Contact: Connie Ritchie 250-208-9945
Phase III & IV Rhythms
2024-2025 dates to be announced
Location: TBA
Instructor: Stu Hemmings
Contact: Stu Hemmings 250-656-3639
