Classes
Classes for the 2026-2027 season start in September 2026.
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 (or sometimes January) and run until April or May depending upon the class. At the Mainstream square dance lessons 50 square dance basics (or families of basics) are taught. Once you graduate from the class you are able to dance at any of the Mainstream clubs in Victoria and around the world!
Beyond Mainstream there are also Plus (50 more basics or families of basics), Advanced, and Challenge programs that a dancer may progress to starting after at least one dance season as a graduate dancer at the previous level.
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 – Saanich
Sunday Evenings – Weekly
Free Intro Classes: Sept. 20 & 27, 2026
Regular Classes Start: Oct. 4, 2026
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
Location: Cordova Bay United Church Hall.
Casual attire & comfortable footwear.
Instructors: Lorne & Barbara Clayton
Sponsored by the Saanich Squares
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More Info: Saanich Squares Website
Contact: Barbara 250-658-2747
Email: Barbara@ieccorporate.com
Plus – Review, Teach, & Dance
Mondays – Weekly (except holidays)
Open House: Sept. 21, 2026
Then Sept. 28 to Dec. 14, 2026 &
Jan. 11 to May 10, 2027
Time: 8:00-10:00 pm
Location: Colwood Community Hall
MUST have danced at least a full year at Mainstream.
Instructor: Garry Dodds
Sponsored by the Star Twirlers
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More Info: Star Twirlers Website
Advanced – Review, Teach, & Dance
Thursdays – Weekly
Open House: Sept. 24, 2026
Then Oct. 1 to Dec. 17, 2026 &
Jan. 14 to May 6, 2027
Time: 8:00-10:00 pm
Location: Colwood Community Hall
MUST be comfortable dancing the Plus program.
Instructor: Garry Dodds
Sponsored by the Star Twirlers
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More Info: Star Twirlers Website
ROUND DANCE CLASSES
Link: What is Round Dance?
Classes begin in September (or sometimes January) 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 bolero, cha, foxtrot, jive, rumba, quickstep, slow two step, and tango, and higher phases (up to VI) may be learned depending on a dancer’s interests and on what is taught and danced in their Region. These same rhythms are danced internationally.
If you wish to join a class after it has started please phone the instructor for that class.
Phase I & II – Two Step & Waltz
(2026-2027 dates coming soon)
Wednesday Evenings – Weekly
Sept. 10 to Dec. 17, 2025 &
Jan. 7 to Apr. 29, 2026
Time: 8:00-9:30 pm
Location: Colwood Community Hall
Instructor: Kirk Rockerbie
Sponsored by the Rainbow Rounders
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Contact: Kirk Rockerbie 236-464-0509
Email: kirkbradrock@gmail.com
Phase III-IV – Workshop
(2026-2027 dates coming soon)
Wednesday Afternoons Following 2nd & 4th Tuesdays
Sept. 10 to Dec. 10, 2025 &
Jan. 14 to Apr. 29, 2026
Time: 2:00-3:30 pm
Location: Colwood Community Hall
Instructor: Connie Ritchie
Sponsored by the Rainbow Rounders
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Contact: Connie Ritchie 250-208-9945
Email: con_al_r@telus.net
Phase III – Rumba & Cha Cha
(2026-2027 dates coming soon)
Wednesday Evenings – Weekly
Sept. 10 to Dec. 17, 2025 &
Jan. 7 to Apr. 29, 2026
Time: 7:00-8:00 pm
Location: Colwood Community Hall
Instructors: Darrell Roberts & Connie Ritchie
Sponsored by the Rainbow Rounders
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Contact: Darrell Roberts 250-508-1960
Email: dardeslui@hotmail.com
