DanceSport BC
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DanceSport BC (DSBC), founded in 1968, is the governing body for competitive ballroom dance in British Columbia and Yukon, Canada. It is a member of the Canadian Amateur DanceSport Association.
DSBC is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization that promotes ballroom dancing in British Columbia. Among its numerous functions, it publishes a newsletter, Dancin', every two months and a dancers' guide, Steppin' Out, each year.[citation needed]
DanceSport BC sanctions several annual competitions, including:
- SnowBall Classic - Vancouver (IDSF world-ranking competition) (February). Hosted by DanceSport BC.
- UBC Gala Ball - Vancouver (March). Hosted by the University of British Columbia Dance Club.
- Island Fantasy Ball (including the BC Closed Championships) - Nanaimo (May). Hosted by the Nanaimo Ballroom Dance Society.
- Dance Pacifica - Victoria (June). Hosted by the Victoria Ballroom Dance Society.
- Pro-Am Fiesta - Richmond (June). Hosted by the Grand Ballroom.
- Okanagan DanceSport Festival - Penticton (July).
- Crystal Invitational DanceSport Festival - Vancouver (September or October). Hosted by the Crystal Ballroom.
- The Grand Ball - Richmond (November). Hosted by the Grand Ballroom.