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DanceSport BC

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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.[citation needed]

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 FestivalVancouver (September or October). Hosted by the Crystal Ballroom.
  • The Grand Ball – Richmond (November). Hosted by the Grand Ballroom.

References

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  1. ^ "Canada DanceSport – Regional Associations". Canada DanceSport. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
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