DanceSport BC (DSBC), founded in 1968, is the governing body for competitive ballroom dance in British Columbia and Yukon, Canada. It is a member of the Canadian Amateur DanceSport Association.
DSBC is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization that promotes ballroom dancing in British Columbia. Among its numerous functions, it publishes a newsletter, Dancin', every two months and a dancers' guide, Steppin' Out, each year.
DanceSport BC sanctions several annual competitions, including:
SnowBall Classic - Vancouver (IDSF world-ranking competition) (February). Hosted by DanceSport BC. UBC Gala Ball - Vancouver (March). Hosted by the University of British Columbia Dance Club. Island Fantasy Ball (including the BC Closed Championships) - Nanaimo (May). Hosted by the Nanaimo Ballroom Dance Society. Dance Pacifica - Victoria (June). Hosted by the Victoria Ballroom Dance Society. Pro-Am Fiesta - Richmond (June). Hosted by the Grand Ballroom. Okanagan DanceSport Festival - Penticton (July). Crystal Invitational DanceSport Festival - Vancouver (September or October). Hosted by the Crystal Ballroom. The Grand Ball - Richmond (November). Hosted by the Grand Ballroom.