Great Links

Maggie Bretton - "Queen of West Coast Swing"

    - She has an excellent sound system

    - plays really great music - DJ

    - Has a dance generally every 2nd Friday in Marpole

    - has an excellent dance lesson before each dance before each dance. 

    - She's a full time teacher and offers a wide variety of lessons. 

    - Website Here

Byron Starr's "Dance for Fun"

    - Byron is the guy who installs all the cool dance floors everyone uses

    - He hosts dance lessons with various teachers different days of the week.

    - Currently Tim Mah teaches for him Mondays

    - Currently Myles Munroe teaches for him Tuesdays

    - Byron also hosts Swing weekend workshops

    - Website for dance lessons Here

    - Website for Sea-to-Sky Here

BC Swing Dance Club

    - non-profit group dedicated to West Coast Swing

    - different instructors teach lessons

    - Dances are held once or twice each month

    - Website Here

Suburban Swing

   - Jason Warner has been teaching & hosting dances since 2000

   - Sunday night dances generally have 100-200 people

   - He also sponsors weekend workshops with instructors from all over the world

   - If you LOVE Lindy Hop these dances are an absolute must

   - Website Here

John & Ian Kirkconnell - 2Candance Company

   - Ian and son John both dance Professionals

   - Website Here

Candace Zanini - Caydance Dance and Cruises for Ballroom dancers

   - Former World Champion dancer and Cruise ship host

   - Also hosts fabulous dance cruises tailored for ballroom dances

   - Website Here

John Woodruff

   - Lindy Hop specialist but dances everything

   - At 65 can spin multiple times!

   - Website Here

Gwen Spinks (Vancouver Island)

   - Website Here

Bruce James Orchestra

    - My favorite big band

    - 21 piece orchestra

    - Swing yes, but they also do all the stuff ballroom dancers need too!

    - Website Here

Bill Mckinnon

    - Monthly dance usually the first Saturday of the month

    - DJ music catering more to International dancers but American Social dancers will be OK also

    - 1/2 hour lesson before each dance

    - Bill works at Moore's for men's so if you need a suit...

    - Bill also sponsors a cruise every year or so - I've been on three of them.  He teaches lessons on each cruise

    - Bill teaches lesson nightly on a wide variety of dances

    - Website Here - annoying popups are from Tripods "free webhosting" - just keep closing them or in Internet Explorer click on "Tools", "Internet Options", "Privacy" and put a check mark on "Block Pop-ups"

Nick Zwager's Dancetime International

    - Locations Abbotsford (Matsqui Hall) & Langley (Murrayville Hall)

    - "Usable International Style Swing, Latin & Ballroom dancing"

    - Don't teach competitive dancing, but take the style remove the complex moves with the hands and make dance compatible in a Night Club setting.

    - Website Here

Roca Blanca Dance Studio

    - Brian Udal and Amanda Reale

    - Group & Private lessons

    - Friday dances open to the public

    - Co-hosting dances with Joysdanceclub

    - Website Here

Dance Addicts

    - Burnaby's dance destination featuring professional instructors, bright wide open studio, great sound and an amazing sprung dance floor

    - Centrally located with free parking. 4622 Hastings Street, Burnaby (one block east of Willingdon)

    - Lessons and parties in Salsa, Cha Cha, Mambo, Merengue, Rumba, Samba, Argentine Tango, Ballroom, Swing, Hip Hop, Pussycat Dolls and more
    - More dance events and parties with complimentary lessons and demonstrations

    - Competitive pricing with package plans for family and individuals or single course fee

    - Optional membership benefits for the avid dancer

    - Summer Workshops & Summer Course Schedule

    - Satisfaction Guaranteed!

    - Website Here

Pitt Meadows Hanger Dance

    - Officially called Airport Day this is a two day Saturday/Sunday event.  Come out, see the planes take part in activities.   But the highlight for us is dancing to the Bruce James Orchestra.  BJO plays in a hanger where we all dance, and tables are set up outside.  Dance is usually held mid August.  Whatever money is made on the dance is used to fund the Sunday events for the community.

    - Website Here

Robert Ross

   - Dance teacher based out of Chilliwack (Yarrow)

   - Website Here

Zelia

    - Unbelievable belly dancing teacher & showdances

    - Teaches workshops across Canada

    - She's well known throughout Europe & the Caribbean

    - Trained with Belly Dance Superstars!

    - Website Here

Link to Doug Frieson's list of places to dance!

Fabulous website for free Christmas recipies

Good site for Tri-Cities information - www.ridgemeadowsonline.com