Robson Square 2017

Starting July 7th, 2017, running every Friday, ending on August 11th

– New start time – Lessons at 7:00pm & 8:00pm

Robson Square Summer Dance Series

Free lessons, shows and social dancing from 7:00pm to 11:30pm, every Friday under the domes at Robson Square. We are running for 6 nights this summer and have added a second lesson. First Robson Square night of 2017 is July 7th starting with a 30 minute beginner lesson at 7:00pm. Following a little social dancing we will have our regular beginner lesson at 8:00pm for 45 minutes. This open-air dance event welcomes everyone, no partner, no experience required. The lessons are for beginners and people looking for a refresher on the steps. The shows are from dance professionals and local dance schools.

Location: Robson Square (GE Plaza) just behind the Vancouver Art Gallery (At Robson and Howe, below street level)

Summer Schedule

Date	Lesson – 7pm	Lesson – 8pm	Demo – 9pm & 10pm
July 7	East Coast Swing with Barney Lee	Tango with Faye Hung	DanceSport BC
July 14	Cha Cha with Dimitri Mikulich	Waltz with Zillion Wong	Crystal Ballroom
July 21	Hustle with Myles and Tessa	West Coast Swing with Myles and Tessa	West Coast Swing
July 28	Vogue with Shrikant	Jive with Murray Schellenberg	UBC Dance Club
Aug 4	Social Foxtrot with Joel and Clara	Cha Cha with Joel and Clara	JC Dance Co
Aug 11	Salsa with Alfonso Caldera	Rumba with Han and Crystal	Imperial Ballroom

Schedule is subject to change

Nightly Schedule

7:00pm	NEW Beginner Lesson – Free
7:30pm	Social Dancing
8:00pm	Beginner Lesson – Free (different dance than 7pm)
8:45pm	Social Dancing
9:00pm	Showcase Demonstrations
9:25pm	Social Dancing
10:00pm	Showcase Demonstrations
10:20pm	Social Dancing
11:30pm	Last Waltz

Bag Check $2 for cubby | $4 for larger than cubby

Bottled Water $2

Other Beverages $3

Public Washrooms available

Pay Parking located nearby, entrance on Howe St, West side just before Nelson.

Like always, this is a great outdoor event that runs rain or shine as we are well protected by the beautiful domes. Be sure to bring your friend that says “I’ve been meaning to take a ballroom class” or the relative that really needs a few more pointers on how to dance with a few less fingers pointed. The environment is great for all ages and abilities. Bag-check, washrooms and parking are available.

Since 1991, DanceSport BC has put on a social ballroom dance event every Friday during the summer months. With more than 500 attendees a night, people of all ages gather for a fun-fill night of dancing. Whether you are a dance professional or have two left feet; on your 100th date or your first; with a group of old friends or getting to know a new city, these dances are for you.

Call for Volunteers

We are looking for volunteers to help with the organization of this year’s Robson Square dances. You can find a description of the various volunteer positions in our volunteer brochure. If you are interested in volunteer, please completed our volunteer registration form. If you have any questions, send us an e-mail at volunteer.robson@hotmail.ca.