Victoria Ballroom Dance Society www.vbds.org

Thank you to all of the dancers who came out to join us last weekend for our final dance of the season!

Thank you to Cheryl Paredes Mason (of Aloha Fit Hula & Fitness) for providing a fun workshop to start the evening off!

And a BIG thank you to the Dance Committee volunteers for their contributions to this dance and all of this season’s dances (see Dance Committee photo), with special mention to Susan S. and Bonnie P., who shared the role of Chair this past year, to Jacqueline S. for managing the refreshment table and to So S. for his third year as our DJ. Thank you as well to Michael K. for helping out the Dance Committee where needed over the past few months.

Not a lot of photos this time, everyone was too busy having fun!

Monthly dances will return in September.

Until then, join us in Centennial Square for another summer of outdoor dancing. Dancing in the Square 2026 starts Tuesday, July 14th. More information to come.

Night Club Waltz - Part 2 with John de Pfyffer!

This series is designed to build on the skills introduced in Part 1 and will help you feel even more confident in this social dance.

Part 2 is intended for dancers who completed Part 1 with VBDS in May/June 2026 or for those who have comparable experience in Night Club Waltz from previous workshops or classes.

No VBDS membership required.

More information and registration here:
https://vbds.org/events/25-26-summer-series-workshop-beginner-night-club-waltz-slow-dancing-with-john/

The VBDS newsletter is out for Saturday, May 30th, 2026!

Click the link for this edition:
https://mailchi.mp/8c1c2cfa36d9/vbds-club-newsletter-2026_05_30-6746238?e=645b798f61

Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter here:
https://vbds.org/our-weekly-newsletter/

Awards photos for VBDS competitors at Island Fantasy Ball 2026!

Plus a couple of floor shots of our Newcomers/Pre-Bronze dancers. (Too busy dancing to get much more. :) )

Congratulations to all dancers who competed at Island Fantasy Ball in Nanaimo last weekend!

VBDS had ten couples competing, including five newcomer couples! Thank you to VBDS instructor, Victor Golubkov, for preparing your newcomer students.

A big thank you to all of the volunteers of Nanaimo Ballroom Dance Society and DanceSport BC who organized another wonderful competition for the dance community.

The VBDS newsletter is out for Saturday, May 16th, 2026!

Click the link for this edition:
https://mailchi.mp/d6dbe02cc657/vbds-club-newsletter-2026_05_16-6746026?e=645b798f61

Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter here:
https://vbds.org/our-weekly-newsletter/

Saturday dancing fun!

Join us for some ballroom dancing fun at our next "Open House" Practice. Open to all!

FREE Merengue workshop with Wanda Kivitt.

General dancing, line dances, coffee and treats, plus information on upcoming VBDS events, classes and workshops.

Saturday, June 6th, 2026
12:30-2:30 p.m.
Cedar Hill Rec Centre Gym

For more information visit our website: https://vbds.org/

Dance your way into the summer!

Join VBDS instructor, Wanda Kivitt, for four weeks of energetic fun learning two ballroom dances - Samba & Quickstep!

Saturdays, June 20th to July 11th, 2026
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Cedar Hill Rec Centre

No membership required! Fun and affordable!

Click the link for more information and registration:
https://vbds.org/events/25-26-summer-series-q-s-workshop-with-wanda/

Try something new!

Join our expert instructor, Wanda Kivitt, for a fun and welcoming 4-week Intro to Ballroom workshop series, designed for absolute beginners or anyone looking to refresh the basics. Six ballroom dances will be introduced over the course of four Saturdays. You'll be dancing in no time!

Saturdays, June 20th to July11th
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Cedar Hill Rec Centre

No membership required! Fun and affordable!

Click the link for more information and registration:
https://vbds.org/events/25-26-summer-series-intro-ballroom-workshop-with-wanda/

Summer Session classes are open for registration!

This is our last set of classes before the summer break, and there's lots to choose from, including several "review" classes to help reinforce what you have been learning, plus two new workshop series - Night Club Waltz and Comp Prep - Part 2.

Membership is required for classes.
Workshops are open to non-members.

Click the link for more information and to register:
https://vbds.org/classes-and-workshops/