canadiary Calgary

Diary of Events and Happenings in Calgary, Alberta.


Calgary Dance Stampede

Thursday 11 April 2024 - Country, West Coast Swing and Line Dance. The best of all three worlds in one place! Not only is the Calgary Dance Stampede Canada's largest and longest running Country, West Coast Swing and Line Dance event, it is a fully sanctioned, qualifying event for the United Country Western Dance Council (UCWDC) Country Dance World Championships, a points registry event for the Country Two Step Tour (CTST) and a fully recognized Registry Event for the World Swing Dance Council (WSDC). - Exciting international dance competitions with top competitors from North America, Europe and Asia performing a variety of dance styles in glorious costumes - Over 110 fantastic hours of instructional workshops featuring new dance techniques and patterns from world class instructors, including our Free Beginner Friday workshops, free to the public - Three separate nightly Social Dance Parties (Country, West Coast Swing and Line Dance) creating the perfect night life so you can dance the night away - The Campfire Ball Dinner and Professional Showcase featuring an exquisite dinner menu prepared by some of Calgary's top chefs followed by a one-of-a-kind Dance Professional Showcase - Local Calgary and Alberta dance apparel suppliers, artists and vendors fill our Vendor Corral that is open to the public and create a wonderful shopping experience - Our Thursday night Kick-Off Event featuring one or more of our international couples teaching workshops at our feature sponsor venue - Our Sunday night Curling After-Party where attendees can trade in their dance shoes for a rock and broom and their chance to win cash and prizes - Event Details