DanceSport BC explained

DanceSport BC (DSBC), founded in 1968, is the governing body for competitive ballroom dance in British Columbia and Yukon, Canada. It is a member of the Canadian Amateur DanceSport Association.^[1]

DSBC is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization that promotes ballroom dancing in British Columbia. Among its numerous functions, it publishes a newsletter, Dancin', every two months and a dancers' guide, Steppin' Out, each year.

DanceSport BC sanctions several annual competitions, including:

• SnowBall Classic – Vancouver (IDSF world-ranking competition) (February). Hosted by DanceSport BC.
• UBC Gala Ball – Vancouver (March). Hosted by the University of British Columbia Dance Club.
• Island Fantasy Ball (including the BC Closed Championships) – Nanaimo (May). Hosted by the Nanaimo Ballroom Dance Society.
• Dance Pacifica – Victoria (June). Hosted by the Victoria Ballroom Dance Society.
• Pro-Am Fiesta – Richmond (June). Hosted by the Grand Ballroom.
• Okanagan DanceSport Festival – Penticton (July).
• Crystal Invitational DanceSport Festival – Vancouver (September or October). Hosted by the Crystal Ballroom.
• The Grand Ball – Richmond (November). Hosted by the Grand Ballroom.

External links

• DanceSport BC web site
• Active member of Dancesport BC from 1995 to 1 June 2004

Notes and References

1. Web site: Canada DanceSport – Regional Associations . Canada DanceSport . 4 February 2024.