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. External links DanceSport BC web site Active member of Dancesport BC from 1995 to 1 June 2004 Dancesport in Canada 1968 establishments in British Columbia Sports organizations established in 1968 Sports governing bodies in British Columbia