Workshops & Social Dancers
Don't want to compete? ... no problem. We host more instructional workshops than any other event on the circuit. This is your opportunity to learn for the very best instructors in the world, then put all that new found knowledge on the floor each night with all the new friends you just met in the workshops. It's a win-win situation.
Come and enjoy all the things we have for you to do and see.
Workshops
The Calgary Dance Stampede offers hourly instructional dance workshops for everyone from the beginner to the seasoned veteran; from junior to adult. Enjoy exceptional training from some of the World’s top professional instructors in many different styles of Country, West Coast Swing and Line Dance. We offer over 100 workshops from Friday afternoon at 3PM through 4PM on Sunday.
You can attend the Calgary Dance Stampede as a single, couple or group. There is something for everyone.
Workshop Schedules will be published 7-10 days prior to the event. See our Event Schedule page for more information
Make sure you choose your dance level wisely. We have tried to maintain a mixture of Beginner, Beginner Plus, Intermediate and Advanced classes throughout each day and the weekend. If a class is designated as "Intermediate", that is the level the class will be taught at. By all means, if you wish to challenge yourself by taking a higher level class, please be aware that the instructors may be teaching information that is beyond your current ability.
So you are prepared for the weekend make sure you download the Line Dance Step Sheet Book - available closer to the event
Click here to view and download the Line Dance Parties Play List (Available Now)
Click here to view and download the Line Dance Step Sheets (Available 7-10 days prior to the event dates)
Social Dancing
Social dance the night away with our 3 international DJ’s in 3 separate Dance Halls (Country, West Coast Swing and Line Dance) creating the perfect night life so you can stay and play. No need to choose which room ... one ticket gets you into ALL 3!
JAmes Atwill, John Lindo & Jordy Eric - Your Social West Cost Swing DJs
Bjorn Johansson - Your Social Line Dance DJ
Dale Tosczak - Your Country Social DJ
Social Dancing is a important part of your dance education or a place where you can relax and enjoy the night after a long day of competition or workshops.
All our Dance Halls are a family friendly, smoke-free and a safe environment where competitors, students and the general public can dance with confidence.
Free Beginner Friday
That's right ... FREE! On Friday evening we throw open the doors to the event and invite the general public and anyone who wants to learn to dance in. We offer 6 workshops taught by our professional staff. These are absolute basic beginner level classes designed to give you the exact amount of knowledge and confidence to take it to the dance floor.
Stay the evening and play the night away in any one, or ALL of our 3 fabulous dance halls (admission required).
Free Beginner Friday registration
Private Lesson Instruction
Private Lessons
All of our professional instructors are available for private instruction throughout the weekend. Please contact them directly for rate information and to schedule a time.