So… WE DANCE?

In 2015, DanseSport Québec launched its dancesport promotion and education program. Its aim was to raise awareness of this activity and to increase young people’s interest in a sport that is in a class of its own. This program, called “So … WE DANCE?”, is structured in a fun way and helps youngsters understand what Latin and Standard dancing is all about.

“So… WE DANCE?” is an awareness-raising initiative for dancesport set up by DanseSport Québec, which engages and raises the enthusiasm of young people, aged 5 to 15, who take part in it, and of all the parties involved in the program either directly or indirectly!!!

Curriculum

Essentially, “So… WE DANCE?” is structured in a fun, flexible way that can be adapted to suit groups of young people in different environments. This may be at school, in a youth centre, for festivals or in environments suitable for children with difficulties.

Sports dance initiation day

Young people will be introduced to sports dance (music, basic movements and partner work) through one or two dance styles depending on the duration of the workshop.

During the initiation day, instructors (3) will lead workshops lasting 30 to 60 minutes in groups of 15 to 25 students according to the preference of the schools. Students’ ages can vary from 5 to 12 years old for primary and 13 to 17 years old for secondary.

Following the workshops for each group, we will bring all the students together to present them with a demonstration of an elite couple. We will also have door prizes drawn. All this according to the regulations, availability and specifications of each establishment.

The content of the presentation consists of the following sections:

• Video presentation on what sports dance is;
• Warm-up;
• Learning a choreography adapted to the level and age;
• Musical games;
• Return to calm.

Extracurricular Activities

This program helps young people develop the fundamental skills necessary to reach a basic level in the practice of dancesport.

School Curriculum

Dancesport lessons are included in the primary school system.

Portrait of Victor Fillion (former dancer in the program)

Meet Victor Fillion, who participated in the Alors… ON DANSE? program.

Sport dance helped him build confidence, experience unforgettable competitions, and become part of a community that truly made an impact on him.

An inspiring testimonial!

The Team

Rae Westlake, DSQ Vice-president

rae.wetlsake@dansesportquebec.com
514-418-8264
1-800-474-5746

Achievements

Since its creation in 2015, the “So… WE DANCE?” program has introduced nearly 10,674 children to dancesport through its open houses, extracurricular activities, school curriculums and other activities such as entries to competitions, day camps, FitSpirit, introductory courses, and so on.

DONATIONS AND SPONSORSHIP

The “So… WE DANCE?” program is funded primarily through donations and sponsorship. Whether you are an individual, organization or company, we need you so we can continue to bring this project to every district in Québec.

DanseSport Québec receives funding from SPORTSQUÉBEC’s “Placements Sports” program and any donation received under this program is increased by 290%.