DanceSport BC

Upcoming Competitions

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:13:14 +0000

UBC Gala Ball is the next competition on the BC horizon.

Now that Vancouver 2010 Olympics has come to an end… you should all be inspired to be a true competitor! Register for the 48th Annual UBC Gala Ball and compete for GOLD!!! Featuring a full slate of amateur competition including the BC Adult and Senior I and II Open Championships, as well as a salsa competition, a showcase of champions and other fun events, the Gala Ball has something for everyone! If you didn’t get a chance to register during the busy Olympic period, please note that we have extended the Gala registration deadline to Friday March 5th, 2010! This worldclass event is UBC Dance Club’s finest event of the year, and at affordable prices for our many Dance Club members and the general public, get your tickets soon before they’re all gone! We hope to see you all on Friday March 12th and Saturday March 13th, 2010 for two days of great dancing, fantastic shows, and fun friendly competitions amongst all our friends in the wonderful world of ballroom dancing! For more information on how you can get involved, please visit our website at www.ubcdanceclub.com/gala <http://www.ubcdanceclub.com/gala> .

The Island Fantasy Ball takes place at the Beban Social Centre in Nanaimo BC on May 1-2, 2010 and features top Canadian, USA and internation competitors, New Senior III Categories, Pro-Am Group Flights & Solos, Prize Purses & gourmet dinner. A two-day event, this is one of the highlight competitions on the BC calendar. Visit the website www.islandfantasyball.com for details.

SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING

Aries Wong — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:33:48 +0000

A special general meeting has been requested and organized at

1.00pm, March 6th 2010, Travelodge 3071 St Edwards Drive Richmond.

Here are the TWO VENUE PROPOSALS:

SGM Snowball2011 (99)

All members are encouraged to read the presentation and attend the meeting. If you are interested to be the chair for the next or up coming Snowball, please send your resume and proposal for Snowball 2011 as soon as possible.

BURN THE FLOOR – SPECIAL PRESALE OFFER!

Aries Wong — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:55:23 +0000

Tuesday April 13 – Sunday, April 18 The Vogue Years before Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance turned ballroom dancing into must-see TV, the sizzling Latin and Ballroom dance spectacular BURN THE FLOOR thrilled audiences in over 30 countries. Now, following its record breaking run on Broadway BURN THE FLOOR returns to Vancouver for 7 shows only. The NY Daily News called it “athletic, sensual and rocket-fueled.” The New York Times “Dazzling” and NY 1 News said “Hot, Hot, Hot. Pulse pounding choreography.” “Special Guest Stars” Pasha and Anya from So You Think You Can Dance USA

Enter code: DANCE into Special Offers Box.

Presale Offer Begins 2/3 10AM
Presale Offer Ends 2/5 8PM

NEW REGISTRATION NUMBERS FOR ALL IDSF COMPETITORS

Aries Wong — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:19:21 +0000

For all competitors travelling out of country for IDSF competitions, please check this list for your number. You will need this number to register for all future IDSF competitions out of country:

Active IDSF Canadian (19.76 KB)
List of active Canadians practicipating IDSF events.

Unexpected Loss in Vancouver Dance Community

Pinky Wong — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:57:13 +0000

It is with great regret that we announce the sudden passing of our friend and fellow dancer Dominic Chung. On Saturday morning, October 31st, in Hong Kong, during a Viennese Waltz dance lesson, Dominic suffered a massive heart attack from which he did not recover. He was far too young at 62 to leave this life and still had much to give. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Grace and his adult children who are now making arrangements for Grace to return to Canada with his body.

If there is one word that described Dominic (and of course his life partner Grace) it would have to be “classy”. He always portrayed an elegant, caring and distinguished manner. He will be greatly missed in the dance community and on the DSBC Board to which he had recently been elected. Dominic was also a highly respected Professional Engineer and brought the same highly regarded approach to his professional life.

We do not have details regarding funeral arrangements at present but we will let everyone know regarding this in due course. Please hold up Grace and her family in your thoughts and prayers. We are all very fortunate to have known a man of this stature and we will never forget him.

Summer Dance a big success

George Pytlik — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:22:41 +0000

Thanks to everyone who came out to support DanceSport BC’s City Centre Summer Dance event on August 21-22. The response was excellent.

Good sized crowds showed up Friday evening, though not as crazily jam-packed as typical Robson Square Friday night events in the past. This meant couples could actually move on the dance floor!

Saturday afternoon was a huge success, with great weather. Large crowds gathered for key events, then went their separate ways, followed by new crowds forming for the next demo. An estimated 2,000 people took in various parts of the event over the weekend.

Andrew Miller, chair of the event, reported that during his lunch break in a nearby cafe, he heard an animated discussion at another table about the “world-class dancing happening over at the art gallery.” Well done to everyone involved!

We especially appreciate the many volunteers who worked tirelessly Friday afternoon, Saturday morning and again on Saturday evening to set up and take down the facility. Thanks to the many demo couples who delighted the audience with their skills — they represented all age groups from Juvenile to Senior III. It was especially exciting because of the very slight slope to the floor which made spins and balancing so much more difficult. Thanks to the teachers: Zillion Wong and Sarah Liang, Murray Schellenberg, and Joel Marasigan and Clara Shih, who volunteered their time for the free dance lessons. We would also like to recognize coaches Kyryl Dudchenko and Roland Michtchenko who provided a contingent of Juvenile and Junior couples for the performance demos.

The Summer Dance was made possible by a Direct Access Grant from the Province of BC. The conditions of the grant required us to use the funds for an event similar in structure to our Robson Square Summer Dance Series. We are pleased to report that the grant covered all the expenditures for the event.

Good sized crowds showed up Friday evening, though not as crazily jam-packed as typical Robson Square Friday night events in the past. This meant couples could actually move on the dance floor!

Andrew Miller, chair of the event, reported that during his lunch break in a nearby cafe, he heard an animated discussion at another table about the “world-class ballroom dancing happening over at the art gallery.” Well done to everyone involved!

We especially appreciate the many volunteers who worked tirelessly Friday afternoon, Saturday morning and again on Saturday evening to set up and take down the facility. Thanks to the many demo couples who delighted the audience with their skills — they represented all age groups from Juvenile to Senior III. It was especially exciting because of the very slight slope to the floor which made spins and balancing so much more difficult. Thanks to the teachers: Zillion Wong and Sarah Liang, Murray Schellenberg, and Joel Marasigan and Clara Shih, who volunteered their time to provide the free dance lessons. We would also like to recognize coaches Kyryl Dudchenko and Roland Michtchenko who provided a contingent of Juvenile and Junior couples for the performance demos.

Direct Access Grants no longer available

George Pytlik — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:53:44 +0000

As you have no doubt heard in news reports, last week the provincial government canceled the annual Direct Access Grants provided to arts and sports organizations. This affects DanceSport BC just as it affects other associations.

These funds have made it possible to produce the Robson Square Summertime Dance Series, and to cover a significant part of the annual SnowBall Classic budget.

In response, we are seeking corporate and private sponsorship funds to assist with these events. SnowBall Classic is hosting the World Cup Latin in 2010, which brings additional expenses because of IDSF regulations.

We are revising our SnowBall budget to deal with this reality. Thanks to our new location back at the Hyatt Regency hotel, we can seat many more spectators which means we can significantly increase revenue. In addition, the venue provides much more usable space for vendors. We ask the dance community to bear with us, understand the situation, and assist in any way possible. SnowBall is Vancouver’s key DanceSport competition and we wish to continue the tradition of quality, especially with the World Cup event and with the eyes of the world upon our city due to the upcoming 2010 Winter Olympic Games.

We’re also investigating other possible sources of provincial government support for these major initiatives, as they help put the province in the spotlight.

How can you help?

If you operate a business, please consider advertising in the SnowBall program. If you are or know someone who operates a dance-related business, become a vendor at SnowBall and benefit from the spacious, easy-to-access vendor area.
We also have many opportunities for SnowBall sponsorship. We are seeking a single title sponsor for naming rights, as well as sponsorship of various signage possibilities such as floor banners, seating signs and other ways to get logo recognition in front of the large, affluent SnowBall audience.
Consider becoming a SnowBall Patron. Patrons can be individuals or companies, receiving tickets and special recognition for their financial contributions. For a very small investment, you can support a flag or trophy to help reduce our costs, receiving recognition as a SnowBall enthusiast in return.
Encourage your friends and family to attend. While SnowBall has traditionally been well attended with some sell-out nights, this next year it is vital that the entire event is a completely sold-out weekend to maximize revenue.
Offer your time as a volunteer at SnowBall. The more volunteers we have, the more we can reduce costs in a number of areas.

Please contact SnowBall chair Brian Dudley to express your interest as a sponsor or patron of the SnowBall Classic.

Robson Square for 2010 will require funding from outside sources, as DanceSport BC does not earn enough revenue to cover the costs of the program. We are seeking a title sponsor to allow the Robson Square summertime event to continue next year. Please contact Pinky Wong if you are interested in this prestigious opportunity.

Golden Autumn Dance Festival

Pinky Wong — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:40:42 +0000

The Golden Autumn Dance Festival takes place at Broadway Ballroom on October 16-17, 2009. The Festival features Pro-Am events in International and American Style PLUS a full slate of amateur competitions! You’re invited to participate, or just to watch.

Also, take advantage of the BDFI Canada 3rd Congress, an exciting opportunity to learn from some of the world’s top DanceSport coaches and adjudicators! Andrei Gavriline, Elena Kruchkova, Benoit Drolet are confirmed to date. Open to all amateurs and professionals. Lectures take place Friday, October 16 from 6-9PM!

www.broadwayballroom.ca

Membership renewal time!

admin — Wed, 20 May 2009 06:10:43 +0000

A reminder to DanceSport BC members that the membership year runs from June 1 to May 31 each year. So it’s time to renew your membership for the 2009/2010 membership year. Those planning to compete in June events will need to renew immediately, as we need time to process the applications prior to the competitions. The renewal form is available on the DSBC website.

Congratulations to the BC Champions!

admin — Wed, 20 May 2009 05:57:14 +0000

The Island Fantasy Ball held in Nanaimo on May 2-3 was a huge success and enjoyed by all the competitors. This year, the organizers elected to broaden the depth of competition rather than bringing in a professional showcase couple. They invited couples from across Canada as well as the USA and overseas for Open championship events, as well as holding the BC Closed Championships in 3 different age categories. The event took place over two days instead of the one-day schedule of prior years. Couples were extremely pleased to have semi and quarter final rounds where in past years many of those events were only finals.

Tony Chong & Gloria Chien. Photo by Nelson Wong.

Congratulations to everyone who took part, regardless of your placing. Your involvement in competition is the heart and soul of DanceSport. Your commitment to travel to an event outside your home town makes these events exciting for audiences and competitors alike.

We would like to remind all winners at all levels to please take a moment to thank your event sponsor. These are businesses and individuals in the community who want to support ballroom dancing and have given their hard-earned funds towards the event you were part of. A brief note letting them know that you appreciate their involvement is a great source of encouragement. Without these sponsors, trophies would not be possible.

Below is a list of the 2009 BC Champions. For complete results please go to www.danceresults.com

BC Closed Latin Champions: Valeriy Chirkov and Maryana Dudchenko
BC Closed Standard Champions: Zillion Wong and Sarah Liang
BC Closed Senior 1 Latin Champions: George Pytlik and Wendy Pytlik
BC Closed Senior 1 Standard Champions: George Lindholm and Deborah Wong
BC Closed Senior 2 Standard Champions: Don Adair and Marian Adair

In the Senior 2 Latin category, only one couple was entered. As a result, there was no event.

Nelson Wong took pictures. You can view them here.