Rise above the challenge, dance to the top.
Are you highly motivated and looking for more of a challenge? Perhaps you have always had competitive spirit and need the drive in order achieve excellence. Maybe you love the performance aspect of DanceSport and just want to 'put-it-on' in front of a loud, cheering audience. Or maybe you just want the glamour and charm of dressing up and playing the part of being a true lady and gentleman.
If you fall into any or all of the above categories, then DanceSport is for you! Competitive ballroom dancing, or DanceSport, has gone through a revolution over the past decade. Today, the combination of artistry and athleticism has brought DanceSport into the forefront of mainstream media. Hollywood movies such as “Shall We Dance?”, starring J.Lo & Richard Gere, and TV shows such as “Dancing With the Stars” and “So you Think You Can Dance?” all showcase the challenging and rewarding aspects of the exciting world of DanceSport.
DanceSport competitions are held here in BC and around the world. There are many different competition levels based on proficiency and age. Competitions are great motivators to improve your dancing abilities and good testing grounds to see how much you have improved.
For more information about DanceSport, please visit the DanceSport Essentials & the Dance Start Kit pages in the 'Dance Zone'.
DanceSport Coaching
DanceSport Coaching and ballroom dance instruction are not one and the same. Ballroom dance instruction is the teaching of how to carry out certain figures. DanceSport Coaching, on the other hand, involves a whole lot more...
Training for DanceSport competitions is very similar to preparing for any other type of sport or dance competition, in that you need to develop all aspects of your mind, body and spirit. Not only do you have to be adept at dancing your figures, but you need to develop numberous physical skills, as well as have your mental and emotional states in check. You need dedication, focus and the will to be the best…
At JC Dance Co., our principle coaches know what it takes to succeed. Having trained and competed all over the world, they bring their International experience here to Canada and to their native city of Vancouver. In fact, Joel & Clara are the only team in Canada that have lived in both England and Italy to learn from the true Masters of ballroom dance. This unparalleled experience enables them to act as true DanceSport Coaches who use the philosophies and techniques of the world's best.
Many local dance teachers use old methods of teaching, from old schools of thought. Granted that these are the foundation of ballroom dancing, and that they will never change. However, just like developments in technology and fashion, things are constantly developing and changing... and DanceSport methods are no different.
Learn from the best and most current source available to you! To be competitive in the DanceSport world, you need a coach that will address all aspects of your mind, body and spirit, motivate you to be your very best and be up-to-date with the most current techniques and dance styles. Join the JC Dance Co. team and start your journey to success.
Please check out our Vision and Philosophy to learn more about us.
Group Training Sessions:
- Rising Star Squad
Just starting to compete, but don't have the money for regular weekly Private Lessons? Join the RSS!
If you want to learn more detailed technique to help you become a better dancer, at group class prices, the RSS is for you. Here, you will not learn routines; you will learn short sequences that will be used to improve your lead and follow, and to help you dance with more dynamics and flair.
In this class, we will talk about global concepts that can be applied to many different figures in many different dances. Some examples of topics include: compression, swing, counter-rotation, musicality, balance, frame and poise.
Please go to the Rising Star Squad page for more information.
- PEAK
Performance Enhancing Approach to Kompetition
PEAK is the ultimate training session for DanceSport competitors. If you are ready to be pushed to the next level, if you are ready to challenge both your body and mind, and if you believe that a coaches' direction can help produce a more productive and focused training sesssion, PEAK is exactly what you are looking for.
Please go to the PEAK page for more information.
Private Coaching Sessions:
- For Couples:
Accelerate your learning through private lessons!
Private Coaching Sessions are definitely the fastest way to the top. There is only so much that can be taught in a group lesson format. If you want to be a serious DanceSport competitor, you will need private lessons to get one-on-one attention. Your coach will be able to dance with you and your partner in order to give you the look and feel of how you should be dancing.
Why do we call our private lessons Private Coaching Sessions? Because the only way a DanceSport competitor can achieve their goals is through the help of a Coach, not a Teacher. Not only will JC Dance Co. coaches help you dance your figures better, but they will insist on improving your physical coordination, strength, stamina, mental focus, attitude, and emotional state.
Please check out our Vision and Philosophy to learn more about us.
- Private Coaching Sessions: Pricing starts @ $70 per 55 minute session.
- Pro-Am Competition for Single Dancers
Dance with an expert who can help you dance your very best!
If you are interested in competitive dancing, but don’t have a partner, Pro-Am competition is a great option for you. Just like the TV show, “Dancing With the Stars”, you can train and compete with a skilled and experienced Professional dancer, and dance against other Pro-Am couples like yourselves!
Dancing with your coach one-on-one will definitely accelerate your learning and bring your dancing to a whole new level.
Please check out our Pro-Am page for more details.
