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Our Club was created in 1985, which means nearly 39 years of enjoyment for the Saskatoon ballroom dancing community.
Back in the 80’s and 90’s, Classic Dance Club events used to be formal, often starting out with dinner and drinks. Members would sometimes put on dance performances mid-way through the evening.
In recent years, the Club’s events have more of an informal party atmosphere. We serve a buffet of snacks so you can keep up your energy right until the very last song is played. Dress is semi-formal (men’s jacket and ties optional), however glamour and glitter would never be out of place on the ballroom floor!
The Club has a longstanding custom to begin each dance with a 45 minute warm-up in one of the more well-known ballroom dances, or even other currently popular dances, such as night club two step, salsa, country two step, and west coast swing. This is an opportunity for attendees to hone their skills in that particular dance, and also serves as an ice-breaker when changing partners. Occasionally, the Club offers an introduction to a newer dance, such as Bachata, or revives an old dance, the Hustle.
While the Classic Dance Club does not offer lessons, there are many avenues to take social dancing lessons in Saskatoon. Foremost is the University of Saskatchewan Ballroom Dancing Club, a vibrant community of volunteers who provide first-rate instruction. They also host dances (formal or “laid back”) throughout the year. Check out their offerings here: UofSBDC.com
Are you looking for someplace to practice ballroom, West Coast and Night Club two step? Join Glen and Elinor for two hours of music, dancing, and fun every Thursday at the Legion at 606 Spadina Crescent West, starting at 7 pm. It's a casual drop-in session, so feel free to come whenever you can - they would love to see your smiling faces whenever possible! They'll play music for each type of dance, and also share some of their favorite dance moves. If you have any questions, email them at glenwright2@shaw.ca.
Classic Dance Club’s carefully curated playlists are always being updated with tunes that inspire you to try out your best moves on the dance floor. We use songs from many genres and eras to suit a variety of musical tastes. You will find that some songs are suitable for more than one type of dance. It is never “wrong” if people are dancing different dances to the same song, for example, foxtrot and swing. As a courtesy, when doing a spot dance, please use the middle of the dance floor to allow other dancers to travel in the line of dance around the outside.
The Classic Dance Club has used other venues, but its current favorite is the Spadina Legion Hall at 606 Spadina Crescent West, in Saskatoon, where there is a sprung hardwood floor, ample parking, and a congenial atmosphere. What does it mean that the floor is sprung? It was built to flex slightly when you step on it, making dance steps less taxing on your knees and hips.