Robson in the 2017 Canada Day Parade
July 2, 2017 – Sunday at 4:00 pm
About the Parade
Hosted by Port Metro Vancouver, the Canada Day Parade celebrates 150 years of Canada by bringing bright and colourful performances to the streets of Downtown Vancouver. With well over 100 entries, ranging from cultural groups to marching bands, our aim is to enlighten Vancouver with the wonderful world of Ballroom Dancing!
Robson Square Summer Dance Series Parade
Plan for lots and lots of dancing! The Canada Day Parade is an experience you’ll never forget! Send an email to canadadayparade@dancesportbc.com . We will keep you up to date with practice sessions, answer any questions and let you know the time and location details for the day of the parade.
Time and Location
Yes, the Parade is happening on Sunday July 2nd, the day after Canada Day. The tentative meeting time will be 3:30 pm near Broughton and Alberni. This part of downtown will be closed off to vehicles and very busy, so public transit should be the easiest method to get there.
What to Wear (Past years have been very warm!)
Top: Red Shirt/T-Shirt (Nice Strong 150 Canada Day RED please)
Bottoms: Black Shorts/Short Tights/Skirts (Black is strongly preferred)
Wrist Floats: Red scrunchies with ribbons will be provided
Footwear: Do not wear dance shoes! Wear comfortable street shoes
Bags and personal items can be stored and kept safe in the truck, please keep to a minimum.
Wait! What do I Dance?
Don’t fret! We have simple routines that all dancers can learn in no time!
This year we will be rotating through 4 dances: Samba, Cha-Cha, Jive, Vogue
Practice Times for the Parade Routines
Imperial Ballroom (7900 River Road, Richmond)
Wednesday June 28th at 6:00 pm – Free BBQ following parade practice!
Crystal Ballroom (145- River Road, Richmond)
Thursday June 29th at 6:30 pm
Thank You
Han and Crystal at Imperial Ballroom ( imperialballroom.ca )
for creating the routines.
The parade float is organized by the Robson Square Summer Dance Series Committee, with support from DanceSportBC and the Roy Hamlyn Foundation.
Canada Day Parade Facebook page facebook.com/r2dance
Email: canadadayparade@dancesportbc.com
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Routines
|
Cha Cha |
Count |
Lead starts with |
|---|---|---|
| Count in “Two, Three, Cha-Cha, One” | ||
| Group 1: | ||
| Prep Step Right on 1 | 1 | Right foot to right |
| Basic Step – Forward | 2,3 | Left foot forward |
| Side Chasse to Left | 4&1 | Left foot to left |
| New York | 2,3 | Right foot forward |
| Side Chasse to Right | 4&1 | Right foot to right |
| Hand to Hand | 2,3 | Left foot back |
| Group 2: | ||
| 3 Cha Cha Chas | 4&1 2&3 4&1 | Left foot forward |
| Turn – Full 360 (Right to Left) | 2,3 | Right foot forward |
| Lock – Right/Left/Right | 4&1 2&3 4&1 | Right foot forward |
| Group 3: | ||
| Cuban Breaks to Left | 2&3&4& | Left foot crosses right |
| Side Step | 1 | Left foot to left |
| Cuban Breaks to Right | 2&3&4& | Right foot crosses left |
| Side Step | 1 | Right foot to right |
| Spot Turn – Full 360 | 2,3 | Left foot open right |
| Group 4: | ||
| Side Chasse to Left | 4&1 | Left foot to left |
| Aida | 2,3 4&1 | Right foot backward |
| Forward Check | 2,3 | Left foot forward |
| Side Chasse to Left | 4&1 | Left foot to left |
| — Repeat from beginning — |
|
Jive |
Count |
Lead starts with |
|---|---|---|
| Count in “Five, Six, Seven, Eight” | ||
| Group 1: | ||
| Basic in Place | 1,2 3a4 5a6 | Left foot back |
| Walks – Rock Step | 7,8 | Left foot back |
| Walks – Triple Step (facing) | 1a2 | Left foot slightly left |
| Walks – Triple Step (forward) | 3a4 | Right foot forward |
| Walks – Hip Twists | 5,6,7,8 | Left foot forward |
| Fallaway Throwaway | 1a2 3a4 | Left foot slightly left |
| Group 2: | ||
| American Spin | 5,6 7a8 1a2 | Left foot back |
| Change of Hands Behind Back | 3,4 5a6 7a8 | Left foot back |
| Change of Places – Left to Right | 1,2 3a4 5a6 | Left foot back |
| Hip bump | 7,8 1a2 3a4 | Left foot back |
| Group 3: | ||
| Rock Step | 5,6 | Left foot back |
| Forward Chasse Left/Right/Left/Right | 7a8 1a2 3a4 5a6 | Left foot slightly left |
| Change of Places – Left to Right | 7,8 1a2 3a4 | Left foot back |
| — Repeat from beginning — |
|
Samba |
Count |
Lead starts with |
|---|---|---|
| Count in “Five, Six, Seven, Eight” | ||
| Group 1: | ||
| Cruzados Walks and Locks | 1,2 3a4 | Right foot |
| Cruzados Walks and Locks | 5,6 7a8 | Left foot |
| Three Step Turn | 1a2 | Right foot |
| Shadow Bota Fogos x3 | 3a4 5a6 7a8 | Left-Right-Left |
| Group 2: | ||
| Shadow Travelling Volta | 1a2a3a4 | Right foot |
| Shadow Travelling Volta | 5a6a7a8 | Left foot |
| Carioca Runs | 1a2 a 3a4 | Right foot |
| Three Step Turn | 5a6 | Left foot |
| Three Step Turn | 7a8 | Right foot |
| Back to beginning – Group 1: | ||
| Foot Change | 1 | |
| Cruzados | … 2 3a4 | |
| — Repeat from beginning — |
|
Vogue – amended for parade movement |
Action starts with |
|---|---|
| Count in “Five, Six, Seven, Eight” | |
| Group 1: | |
| Left,Right Left-Right-Left | Left foot to left |
| Forward,Cross Back-Side-Forward | Right foot forward |
| Group 2: | |
| Cross-Side-Point* | Left foot cross front of right |
| Step-Cross-Side-Point* | Left foot step in place |
| Step-Cross-Side-Point* | Right foot step in place |
| Step-Cross-Side-Point* | Left foot step in place |
| Group 3: | |
| Step, Drag | Right foot forward |
| Step, Drag | Right foot forward |
| Step, Drag | Right foot forward |
| Step, Drag (with clap) | Right foot forward |
| Group 4: | |
| Walk Forward (Left,Right,Left,Right) | Left foot forward |
| Cucaracha Left, Cucaracha Right, and Spin (180°) | Left foot to left |
| — Repeat from beginning — | |
| *= No weight transfer on Point |
