Who Can Join? --- ANYONE!

The VBDS is made up of members from all age groups at all levels.  A variety of group classes are offered, with classes for the complete beginner as well as those for more advanced dancers.  There is NO PREVIOUS DANCE EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.

Benefits of Membership:

With VBDS membership, you -

1. can take VBDS classes and attend practice sessions. 
2. can check out items from the video library.
3. pay less for VBDS dances.
4. are always up to date on ballroom dancing activities, thanks to the VBDS Newsletter and Email Bulletin.

Membership Fee (for 1 person):

1. The fee for one year (September 1 through August 31) is $42.
2. After September the fee is prorated: $3.50 per month for each month up to the next September.
3. There is a discount of 50% for full-time students (with current student cards) and people on disability (with current evidence of disability status).
4. The minimum fee is $10.00.

How to Join:

You will need to fill out a registration form, pay the membership fee, and read and sign the VBDS Waiver.

You may -

1. pay for your membership when you register for classes
2. pay for your membership at the VBDS practices on Wednesday between 8:00 - 9:00 pm at Cedar Hill Recreation Centre, 3220 Cedar Hill Road when the Registrar or other VBDS board members is in attendance at the practice
3. fill out the class registration form and waiver and mail it as described in the most recent registration instructions (click here for the form and instructions).

Contact us if you have more questions.

Volunteer Opportunities:

VBDS is run entirely by its members serving as volunteers (only the instructors are paid). There is a great range of volunteer tasks: assisting with class registration, stacking chairs after practice, helping to plan a major event such as Dance Pacifica, decorating for a dance...

And, volunteering is a great way to meet people.

Thanks for helping out!