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Welcome to Alberta Dancesport!…Calgary’s best place to dance!

Welcome to the world of dance! Whether you are inspired to take your first class, or are an advanced dancer looking to improve your skills, Alberta Dancesport is the place for you!

At Alberta Dancesport we have a drop in beginner dance class and party every Friday! Join us at our Friday Workshop and Party every week!

Our instructors are all Professional Instructors! - They are among the best in Canada. Almost all of them have represented Canada at a World Championship Dance event, and have been featured on television and film!

You can try the first class of any 5 week session for FREE!

All social classes require no partner and no pre-registration.

We have classes from Beginner Level to Competitive Level.

Most courses are only $55 for 5 weeks - $45 for students!





Friday Night Workshops and Dance Parties

Please join us every Friday during the winter for weekend dancing in our huge air conditioned dance studio!

Every Friday night, Alberta Dancesport holds a dance party from 9:15 pm to midnight. The dance party is preceded with a workshop that begins promptly at 8:15 pm and is held at our VRRI location: 3304 – 33rd Street NW. (Across the street from the north side of the University of Calgary.)

Friday Evening Classes // Professional Instructor: David Joseph/Kelly Lannan

8:15pm Beginner Drop-in Workshop - LEARN TWO DANCES IN ONE HOUR!

Click here to view our workshop schedule
(Beginners are encouraged and welcome! A great way to get started!)

Learn to dance in one hour! No previous experience or partner required.
Just show up and have a great time!
Cost $7/person (Drop In lesson includes dancing until midnight)

9:15pm Dancing until Midnight!

Open to the public, everyone welcome! Cost $7/person

No need to pre-register. Just show up and have a great time!! No partner required!

JOIN US EVERY FRIDAY FOR WEEKEND DANCING!

*** OUR FRIDAY NIGHT FACILITY IS NOW AIR CONDITIONED! ***

8:15 Beginner Drop In Workshop
9:15-Midnight Dance Party
with DJ RUFINO!
$7 no experience or partner is required!

Every Friday night at the VRRI - 3304 - 33rd Street NW.

Check out our workshop and dance party details!

Date Workshop Professional Instructors
July 23 Argentine Tango David Joseph & Kelly Lannan
July 30 Salsa & Rumba David Joseph & Kelly Lannan
Aug 6 Cha Cha & Bachata David Joseph & Kelly Lannan
Aug 13 Samba & Waltz David Joseph & Kelly Lannan
Aug 20 Paso Doble & Merengue David Joseph & Kelly Lannan
Aug 27 Hustle & Jive David Joseph & Kelly Lannan
Sep 3 Closed David Joseph & Kelly Lannan
Sep 10 Closed David Joseph & Kelly Lannan
Sep 17 Argentine Tango David Joseph & Kelly Lannan
Sep 24 Salsa & Bachata David Joseph & Kelly Lannan



Visit Alberta Dancesport at Calgary's Summer festivals!

Join Alberta Dancesport and Salsa Rica at their booth at Expo Latino 2010! Expo is held August 27-29 at Prince's Island Park. The Salsa Showcase is Saturday at 7pm and a very small showcase Friday at 8:45pm and Sunday at 8:35pm.

 

NEW FALL COURSES START SOON!

View the new course schedule!

REGISTER ONLINE NOW

Our next schedule starts soon, and YES! you can try the class the first day for FREE! We know that you want to be sure that you are in the right course before you pay for 5 weeks-so we allow all students to try the first class before registering! You can even try different classes, or different levels to find your perfect class. You will not find this at any other studio in Calgary! You can also register online to ensure your spot in the course!

 

Give the Gift of Dance!

Gift Cards are available at Alberta Dancesport and make a great gift!


Eric and Kelly place 6th at the 2009 World Salsa Championships!

2009 has been a great year for Alberta Dancesport's Eric Caty and Kelly Lannan. On December 19, 2009, they placed 6th in the world at the World Salsa Championships.



Eric and Kelly on So You Think You Can Dance CANADA

Congratulations to Eric and Kelly for their work as choreographers on So You Think You Can Dance CANADA. To view their choreography check out the Salsa Rica YouTube channel.

See the latest So You Think You Can Dance CANADA audition information!

Sign up for Eric and Kelly's classes at Alberta Dancesport!

Kelly and Eric want to thank all of their students and the Alberta Dancesport family for your support of our careers. We feel very proud to represent CANADA at the World Championships and on SYTYCD. We are also proud to be instructors at Alberta Dancesport. Thank you for understanding when we were absent from classes, and for cheering us on!



2010 Calgary International Salsa Congress DVD

We are very excited to announce the release of our 2010 Calgary International Salsa Congress DVD. Enjoy all of our performances, competitions, and workshop notebook. Including all performances from our local dancers, and international superstars!

Purchase a copy of all 2010 congress performances, competitions, and workshops for only $50! Go to the Calgary Salsa Congress website to purchase a DVD and have it shipped to you. Special price for a limited time, DVD printed in limited copies. If you order one of the first 25 sets, we will ship it for free!



Calgary International Salsa Congress February 4-6, 2011

Tickets will go on sale soon for our fantastic international congress. 3 evenings of spectacular shows by some of the best dancers in the World, in Calgary for one weekend only. Local professionals and amateur teams prepare all year for the Salsa showcase of the year. Daytime classes from beginner to the professional level, with our world class instructors. A qualifying competition for the World Salsa Championships, competitions for all levels, and social dancing until 3am at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Calgary.

For information, visit: calgarysalsacongress.com



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