Dance Dance Dance is a series of free Latin dance classes outside Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre. They take place on select Friday nights in the summer.

The summer program in 2024 runs weekly from July 19th until August 16th.

To learn more about the classes, continue reading below or visit the Vancouver Civic Theatres website.

This article contains the following information about Dance Dance Dance:

Dancing Location | 2024 Schedule | Other Information

Dance Dance Dance in Vancouver

Vancouver Civic Theatres include the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver Playhouse and the ANNEX. These include some of the largest, most beautiful and most famous theatres in the Lower Mainland, and they are all operated by the City of Vancouver. Another venue operated by the same organization is šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn which used to be called the QET Plaza.

In addition to hosting performances and events throughout the year, Vancouver Civic Theatres also offers a variety of summer programs. There are free outdoor movies with Sunset Cinema (on Wednesday evenings in August 2024) and Tours of the Orpheum Theatre (on Thursdays and Saturdays in the summer). There are also free dance classes on Friday evenings between late July and the end of August in the plaza outside the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

Dance Dance Dance is the series of dance lessons available in 2024. The classes are great opportunities to learn from knowledgeable dance instructors. Each lesson is one hour long and covers a different style of Latin dance.

The classes are outdoors, open to the public and free to attend. Everyone is welcome to participate, including folks who don’t have any dancing experience. Following each class is a laidback evening of social dancing.

Online registration is encouraged, but not required. If you and your partner, friends or family want to learn Latin styles of dance, or you’re just looking for a fun night out, this is a series for you!

Dancing Location

The Dance Dance Dance lessons are held at šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn which is the plaza outside the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. The venue is located at 630 Hamilton Street in the City of Vancouver. It’s right on West Georgia Street not far from BC Place Stadium and the Vancouver Public Library.

Note: If the weather is poor, the classes may take place indoors instead. Be sure to check vancouvercivictheatres.com for the latest details.

To register or learn more about the classes, visit vancouvercivictheatres.com.

2024 Schedule

Dance Dance Dance sessions take place on Friday evenings between July 19th and August 16th in 2024. Each class runs from 6:30 pm until 7:30 pm.

This year’s schedule is listed below. It includes all 2024 dates, dance styles and teachers. (Note: Exact times, dates and other details were subject to change.)

19th of July (Friday) – Salsa Class with Dance in Transit.
26th of July (Friday) – Swing Class with Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret.
2nd of August (Friday) – Vogue Class & Mini Ball with Van Vogue Jam.
9th of August (Friday) – Hustle Class with Hustle at RS.
16th of August (Friday) – Bachata Class with Dance in Transit.

SUNSET CINEMA IN 2024

In addition to the Dance Dance Dance events, Vancouver Civic Theatres also hosts free outdoor movies on Wednesday nights in August in 2024. The screenings take place at the same venue, at šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn, in the plaza outside the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

This year’s films are the following: