The Campbell River Ripple Rockets
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welcome new dancers to join them at the beginning of
every new dance season, in September of every year.
Why not give it a try?!
... for Fun, Friendship, & Fitness
Square dancing is a low-impact exercise
that improves muscle tone, bone density, balance, coordination, & memory skills.
Add to your daily step count:
several thousand steps, or
2-3 kilometers per night.
No dance experience or special skills
are required - if you can walk,
you can square dance!
Make new friends! in a welcoming,
healthy social environment while
having a great time. The companionship
that square dancing offers is a great
antidote to depression & loneliness.
Square dancing is a great way to
Reduce stress!
Singles & couples are all welcome...
"No partner? No problem!"
Experienced dancers help
"fill out the square".
This is a family-friendly activity;
we welcome parents & children!
Casual attire and comfortable footwear
are all you need.
Please bring a water bottle too!
Ripple Rockets Christmas Dance, 2017
Robbie Burns Dance, January 2019
2 FREE Introductory Lessons
are offered at the beginning of the lesson program.
Come and see what it's all about, with no obligation!
** Lessons start Saturday Sept 13th, 2025 **
Beginner classes will be Saturday afternoons
1:30 - 3:00pm
Seniors Centre (next to Thrifty Foods)
Campbell River Common Mall
1414 Ironwood Street, Campbell River
Beginner lessons start every September
and run to December to complete the
West Coast Programme, which is
the first half of the full Mainstream programme.
West Coast level dances are held
several times a month starting in December
in various Upper Island locations.
Beginning in January of each year,
the second half of the lesson programme
(finishing in April) completes the full
Mainstream square dancing programme.
Mainstream dances are held several
times a week throughout the Island
and in Powell River.
As classes have a cumulative format,
each one building on what has been
taught previously, this unfortunately means
that we can only accept registrations
at the beginning of the class season,
in September.
The cost of the September-to-December program is
$50 per person
The cost of the January-to-May program is
$65 per person
For information on upcoming lessons please contact
campbellriverripplerockets@gmail.com
Lessons are held at the Seniors Centre
in the Campbell River Common Mall
1414 Ironwood Street, Campbell River
2025 / 2026
Saturday afternoon Lesson Schedule
for New Dancers
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First Half of Programme to
West Coast Level
Saturday Sep 13th 1:30 - 3:00pm FREE
Saturday Sep 20th 1:30 - 3:00pm FREE
Saturday Sep 27th 1:30 - 3:00pm
Saturday Oct 3rd 1:30 - 3:00pm
Saturday Oct 10th tbd
Saturday Oct 17th 1:30 - 3:00pm
Saturday Oct 24th 1:30 - 3:00pm
Saturday Oct 31st tbd
Saturday Nov 7th 1:30 - 3:00pm
Saturday Nov 14th 1:30 - 3:00pm
Saturday Nov 21st 1:30 - 3:00pm
Saturday Nov 28th 1:30 - 3:00pm
Saturday Dec 5th 1:30 - 3:00pm
Saturday Dec 12th tbd
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CHRISTMAS BREAK
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Second Half of Programme to
Mainstream Level
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Saturday Jan ​​​
West Coast Dance Schedule
2023 / 2024
*Subject to change*
Current class members
are welcome to attend
West Coast level dances
from December to April.
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Once you have graduated
in April, you will be able
to attend all the Mainstream
level dances as well!
(See "Event page"
for schedule)
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Saturday, Dec 9th 2023
7:00 - 9:30pm
415 Pinecrest Road
Campbell River
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Friday, Dec 15th 2023
Potluck Dinner: 6:00pm
Dancing: 7:00 - 9:30pm
Christmas Potluck Dinner & Dance
7232 Lantzville Road
Lantzville
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Saturday, Dec 16th 2023
7:00 - 9:30pm
Christmas Potluck Dinner & Dance
Florence Filberg Centre, Rotary Hall
411 Anderton Road
Courtenay
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... more to be announced ...
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Saturday, Jan 11th 2020
8:00 - 10:00pm
Regular Dance
3922 Corunna Avenue
Nanaimo
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Friday, Jan 17th 2020
7:30 - 10:00pm
7232 Lantzville Road
Lantzville
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Saturday, Jan 18th 2020
7:00 - 9:30pm
Florence Filberg Centre, Rotary Hall
411 Anderton Road
Courtenay
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Saturday, Jan 25th 2020
7:00 - 9:30pm
415 Pinecrest Road
Campbell River
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Saturday, Feb 1st 2020
7:00 - 9:30pm
"Beat the Mid-Winter Blues" Dance
489 Old Island Highway
Courtenay
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Friday, Feb 7th 2020
7:30 - 10:00pm
Chinese New Year Dance
7232 Lantzville Road
Lantzville
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Friday, Feb 14th 2020
7:30 - 10:00pm
Valentine's Dance
975 Shearme Road
Coombs
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Saturday, Feb 15th 2020
7:00 - 9:30pm
360 Cliffe Avenue
Courtenay
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Saturday, Feb 22nd 2020
8:00 - 10:00pm
Regular Dance
3922 Corunna Avenue
Nanaimo
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Saturday, March 7th 2020
7:00 - 9:30pm
Irish Mist Dance
489 Old Island Highway
Courtenay
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Friday, March 13th 2020
7:30 - 10:00pm
Black Cat (Friday 13th) Dance
975 Shearme Road
Coombs
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Sunday, March 22nd 2020
2:00 - 4:00pm
Freshman Frolic Dance
(Upper Van. Isl. Caller - Teachers Assoc.)
975 Shearme Road
Coombs
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Saturday, March 28th 2020
7:00 - 9:30pm
415 Pinecrest Road
Campbell River
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Friday, April 17th 2020
7:30 - 10:00pm
50's Dance
7232 Lantzville Road
Lantzville
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Sunday, April 19th 2020
12:00 - 3:30pm
Lunch & Dance
5399 Timberlane Avenue
Powell River
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Saturday, April 25th 2020
7:00 - 9:30pm
415 Pinecrest Road
Campbell River
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Friday, May 1st 2020
7:30 - 10:00pm
Wind-Up Dance
7232 Lantzville Road
Lantzville
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