DanceSport BC

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.

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.