JC Dance Co.
1050 West Broadway V6H 1E6 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Here’s a great song to add to your dancing playlist! Tennessee Whiskey, by Chris Stapleton, was introduced to us by one of our lovely wedding couples. @kaylchip ... If you’re looking for a nice, romantic song for your First Dance or just to dance at home to, we strongly suggest adding this song to your iTunes or Spotify playlist! ... Let us know in the comments what other favourites are on your romantic dance playlist. ... ... #jcdanceco #firstdance #weddingdance #couplesdance See more

Sometimes a morning walk on the beach is exactly what you need to rejuvenate the spirit and refresh the soul. ... Being authentic and in the moment with each other is so important these days, as we are often too busy DOING and WATCHING, that we forget to just BE. ... Spend some time being TRUE and PRESENT with your loved ones, as it makes all the difference in the world. ... ... #jcdanceco #bepresent #beinthemoment See more

It’s so lovely to get photos and comments from our happy clients! ... Clara and Joel are amazing at what they do! Of course they have a fundamental technical understanding and skill of dance, but their fun relaxed teaching style is the reason lessons were enjoyable. Clara designed a few wedding dance routines (incorporating some spins and lifts) and we were able enjoy and perform it with confidence. (Considering we had no dance experience and I’ve got no dance style ...- they pulled off a miracle). -Wesley F. ... We cannot say it enough... that the most important thing is to have FUN! Forget the stress of performing in front of other people, but enjoy the moment together and cherish that memory (and it’s fabulous photos) forever. ... Photo credit: Emma Culling Photography #jcdanceco @emmacullingphoto #weddingdance #firstdance See more

Happy Easter! Hope you all are having a great relaxing weekend at home with your families. ... We had a great Easter Sunday starting off with an outdoor egg hunt, a bike ride in the neighbourhood (surrounded by pink fluffy cherry blossoms ) and ending with a nice big family dinner over Zoom. ... In the last week, we just discovered Geocaching! It’s like a real life treasure hunt, which encourages us to be outdoors, surrounded by nature and explore our local communi...ty. ... Any other geocachers out there? If you haven’t tried it yet, you should! It’s a lot of fun, with or without the kids!!! ... Trying something new together that invites you to be CURIOUS, explore and have FUN brings excitement and eliminates boredom every time! ... #jcdanceco #familyfuntime #geocache #trysomethingnew See more

We are busy recording for our Beginner Online Dance Course! We take total beginners and teach them how to dance comfortably together to a variety of different types of music. ... Through our Natural Everyday Dance Method , we are able to give couples a simple step-by-step process that allows them to dance together through communication rather than memorization. ... If you’re a couple who is interested in learning how to dance together and have a great time doing it, D...M us for details! We’d love to get you started on your dance journey today! ... Stay safe, stay active and keep learning from home! ... #jcdanceco #naturaldancemethod #everydaydance #beginnerdance

Welcome to our outdoor studio! Okay, technically, it is not ours, but it has served its purpose well over the pandemic so far. ... Thankfully, the days are starting to get longer. Whereas we used to arrive in the evening hours covered with a blanket of darkness, we can now see some daylight before the darkness sets in. ... If you’re ready to learn how to dance, we are ready to teach you! We can do lessons outdoors, indoors and online. So many options! Let is know ...if you’re ready to dance. ... #jcdanceco #learntodance #dancelessons See more

Happy Valentine’s Day!!! Hope you were able to incorporate some dancing into your day of celebration! ... We had a few couples come in today for dance lessons! They all had tonnes of fun and went away with some REAL DANCE SKILLS in just one lesson! ... For BEGINNER couples who just want to be able to dance to their favourite songs comfortably with no stress, we have the PERFECT SOLUTION for you! ... ... We can teach you a basic step and some fancy twirls that you can do to a variety of different styles of music. That way, you only have to learn a handful of steps to be able to dance to pretty much everything on your favourite playlist! ... If you’re interested in being able to dance together with your partner with ease and confidence, DM us for details! #jcdanceco #beginnerdanceclass #couplesgoals See more

Snowing in Vancouver? It only ever happens a handful of times each year, so when it does, we’ve gotta get into our snow gear and get out to PLAY! ... A day in the snow really got us in touch with our PLAYFUL and CAREFREE side! Sledding, fort building and snowball fighting with the kids got us happy, excited and giddy all afternoon. ... Sometimes being PLAYFUL with each other makes all the difference in our busy and stressful lives. It lifts our spirits a...nd takes us away from all the many grown up responsibilities we have in life. ... We are very grateful for days like these, where we can embrace our inner child! Unfortunately, our bodies are not so young, so we are also looking forward to a good night’s sleep! ... #jcdanceco #snowday #playfulandcarefree See more

Here we come, walk-in’ down the street. We get the funniest looks from, everyone we meet... So true!!! ... Just monkee-ing around on a nice afternoon in the neighbourhood. Covid numbers are rising, but try to stay safe and happy everyone! ... #jcdanceco #danceislife #danceishappiness #monkeyingaround

Why is DANCING such a great activity for COUPLES to do together? It’s something NEW. Another dinner and movie date? No thanks!!! Break out of the usual routine and try something you’ve never done before! ... It’s guaranteed to put a SMILE on your face! Grooving to your favourite song or playlist, and doing it with your partner in life is an awesome feeling! It gets you more CONNECTED. Since the goal of partner dancing is to move together as one, we become more physically and emotionally attuned to each other when dancing. Using body language to communicate is a much more INTIMATE experience than watching a screen together. ... If you want to learn how to dance together, check out our brand new Beginner Online Course! It’s fun, it’s easy and it’s guaranteed to give you plenty of laughs and high fives like no other activity you’ve done together! DM us for details. ... #jcdanceco #couplesthatdancetogetherstaytogether #connectedcouples #husbandandwifeteam

What dance should you do in -2 degree weather??? Quickstep of course!!! It’s the fastest of the Ballroom dances, and it keeps you moving around the floor. ... A passerby stopped to tell us that they admired our dedication to come out and DANCE in the cold. ... We are crazy indeed... DANCE CRAZY!!! Covid and the cold can’t stop us from dancing! ... ... #jcdanceco #dancecrazy #lovetodance #dontstopdancing See more

This is what online lessons look like with Teacher Joel! Still the same enthusiasm, energy and smiling face behind the camera! ... Dancing at home has great advantages: 1) You save time, as there’s no need to travel to and from the studio. ... 2) You don’t have to feel self-conscious, as there won’t be anyone watching you (besides maybe kids and pets... and Teacher Joel). 3) You don’t have to get all gussied up to go out (as we won’t judge if you don’t wear lipstick or want to dance in your pjs)! ... If you want to learn how to dance from the comfort of your own home, DM us for details! ... #jcdanceco #danceathome #onlinedancelessons

This year, New Year’s Eve was unlike any other: just the 4 of us in our pjs on the couch, zooming with some close family members. ... 2020 has been quite the year; definitely one to go down in the books! Because of Covid, we’ve had to make some really tough decisions that have caused a huge turning point in our lives. ... 2020 was the year we decided to HOMESCHOOL the kids, the year we left our beloved CONDO that we’ve lived in since pre-kid days, and the year we moved ...into a MULTI-GENERATIONAL home. It’s the year our business pretty much came to a STAND-STILL after successfully operating for 15 years. ... Luckily, we’ve been able to adapt and make some things work. We’ve pivoted to outdoor and online teaching ; and we are grateful for the extra family time spent with our parents and kids. ... Are we excited about 2021? You betcha we are!!! We can’t wait to be able to work with our students again face to face and to be able to hold dance events where everyone can get out there, groove together, perform and hug & kiss one another. ... But will it happen in 2021? Nobody really knows. It could be another year of the same. In the meantime, we will fasten our seatbelts, embrace every moment and continue to adapt & grow with whatever life throws at us each day. Happy New Year everyone! Get ready for the ride. ... #jcdanceco #2020 #happynewyear See more

We’ve had quite a few GUYS reach out and inquire about dance lessons as a CHRISTMAS gift! Way to knock it out of the park this Christmas and put a smile on your woman’s face!!! ... Here are 3 reasons why you’re sure to get a KISS from your lovely lady if you dance with her over the holidays! 1) Dance is like an aphrodisiac for women. There’s something about being twirled and dipped that just makes them smile, laugh and swoon! ... 2) Dancing together is romantic. There’s a reason why every Disney movie and Hallmark romance has dancing in it. Dancing together epitomizes romance and intimacy, which is what they desire most from you. 3) Dancing is quality time spent together. These days, we are often living in parallel because we are so busy and constantly on our phones. Dancing provides us with that much wanted connection that is missing in our daily lives. If you want to get your woman the BEST CHRISTMAS GIFT EVER, get her the gift of dance!!! Our online course is the perfect gift that you can do in the privacy of your own home, especially during this Covid Christmas. ... #jcdanceco #bestchristmasgiftever #giftofdance #husbandandwife

Merry Christmas everyone!!! Hope you and yours have a small, cozy, healthy & happy holiday! ... For some extra cheer, make sure to grab your partner and/or your kids for a fun dance party to your favourite Christmas tunes!!! ... #jcdanceco #happyholidays #familydanceparty

So proud of our students from Toronto who are dancing with us from home! What better way to spend your time together when it’s below zero outside and everything in the city is closed? ... Join us for our Recharge Your Relationship course , where we come into your own living room and teach you how to better connect with your partner through the wonderful experience of DANCE! ... Here are 3 reasons why online dance lessons are the best way to go:... You can do it in the comfort of your own home. You can do it on your own time, according to your schedule. No one is watching, so you don’t have to worry about looking silly! ... If you’d like to learn something new, have fun and gain a lifelong skill, DM us for details! We’d love to be your guide on your new journey together through dance!

Once you learn how to dance together, you can do it ANYTIME, ANYPLACE! As long as you’re with your partner (which these days is ALL the time!), you can share that special moment connecting with each other, even in public! ... Our top 3 places to dance: 1) The rec room in front of the sofa. (Contrary to popular belief, you really don’t need much space. Even in our packed little condo, we manage to find room.) ... 2) At the park. (Dancing together is like a walk in the park. You can even do it on grass!) 3) Any outdoor open space. (Alright, we’ll admit that we are a couple of exhibitionists.) It may not be your thing, but if you want a bit more privacy, the parking garage is a good option too! Tell us where you’ve been dancing in the comments below! We would love to know! ... If you would like to learn how to dance AUTHENTICALLY with your partner and be able to have it as a skill that you can ENJOY together for LIFE, contact us about our comprehensive step by step online program. We would love to be your guides and help you along the way!!!

Had a great time doing a virtual Family Dance lesson tonight!!! ... We all did beginner single step Jive to some nice Christmas tunes!!! The parents danced together; the kids danced together; and then the parents got to switch and dance with their kids! ... It was loads of fun, and even our girls had a blast being Mommy & Daddy’s little helpers!!! ... ... We never would’ve imagined teaching this way, but 2020 has been full of surprises! Thanks to the Conklin family for going out on a limb and trying something different!!! ... #jcdanceco #virtualdancelessons #familyfun See more

Looking to CONNECT more naturally and authentically with your SPOUSE this holiday season? ... Here are 3 reasons why LEARNING HOW TO DANCE TOGETHER gives you the perfect opportunity... 1) Dance teaches you to use your BODY LANGUAGE to communicate. If you’re not good with words, no worries... Let your body do the talking! ... ... 2) Learning to dance heightens your AWARENESS. It not only makes you aware of how to CONVEY your message, but also of how your message is being RECEIVED by your partner. ... 3) Learning to dance ensures that you are both PRESENT or in the moment. Phones are tucked away (thank goodness), as you need all 4 hands on deck to be able to dance! ... It’s time to Recharge your Relationship over the holidays with our new signature online course. It’s for total beginners, even those of you who have 2 left feet! We go step-by-step in great detail on how to dance with your partner, and we are available to give you personalized feedback every step of the way! ... Watch our free masterclass, as we explain our philosophy and approach and see if it jives with you! https://www.jcdanceco.ca/freebeginnermasterclass/ If you have any questions, feel free to DM us or comment below! ... #jcdanceco #rechargeyourrelationship #authenticcommunication #husbandandwifetime #connectedcouples See more

Normally, we would have been busy rehearsing for our annual December Magic show for the past few weeks. ... As we have been retired from competitive dancing for 15 years now, it’s always such a process to clear away the cobwebs and get our bodies back in dancing shape. However, once we are on the floor, we always enjoy the time together, connecting with each other and performing for our dancing friends. ... Obviously, that’s not happening this year, and we are missin...g it terribly. Christmas is going to be very different this year, but we look forward to being able to celebrate with you all sometime in the future! #jcdanceco #decembermagic #missingdancing See more

Day 5 of our Recharge Your Relationship through Dance course done! ... We had a fantastic time discussing key concepts of musicality: Understanding strict tempo and learning how to listen for the beat. ... Being able to pick out beat 1 of the music. Coordinating the body to be able to move on time with the music. Exploring strategies on how to dance to different styles of music. ... We danced to a variety of music ranging from slow to fast, smooth to bouncy, acoustic to percussive, all using the same steps! ... In our course, we have picked out some of the most versatile dance steps that are perfect for absolute beginners to easily dance to just about any song! ... #jcdanceco #danceforromance #husbandandwifetime #dancemusicality

A lot of people ask why we are always SMILING and LAUGHING all the time??? What’s our secret? ... Well, truth be told, we are not always happy... but for the most part, we would admit that our HAPPINESS QUOTIENT is probably way above average! ... What’s our secret to HAPPINESS do you ask? It’s not much of a secret really... It’s DANCING of course!!! ... ... Here are 3 reasons why dancing with your partner benefits your HAPPINESS QUOTIENT: Dancing is a great way to connect and communicate through body language, which is something that we are definitely lacking these days. Dancing allows you to let loose and be silly! If you’re not too busy judging yourself and able to dance as if no one is watching it’s quite cathartic. Dancing together, messing up together and goofing off together can be a blast! Dancing stimulates your brain, body and soul! Especially if you choose music that is meaningful to you, it can evoke an authentic response that gets the adrenaline pumping and the endorphins flowing! ... Of course, before you are able to dance as if no one is watching, you need to learn the basics from an experienced teacher. Come and find out how you can learn from both sides of the frame, through a super detailed, step by step program that we are offering, specifically for couples! It’s a great way to increase your HAPPINESS QUOTIENT for life! ... #jcdanceco #happinessquotient #connectedcouples #couplesinspiration #husbandandwifeteam

We hear so many brides frustrated with having to RESCHEDULE their wedding, multiple times over. ... Something CONCRETE that you can do for your wedding (regardless of what date it ends up being), something that'll lift your spirits and allow you to CONNECT with your partner, is to try DANCING at home together! ... You'll have FUN, connecting together over the holidays, and at the same time, you'll be more comfortable for your FIRST DANCE! It’s a win-win! ... ... To help you out, check out our FREE BEGINNER DANCE MASTERCLASS that'll get you started on the right track. https://www.jcdanceco.ca/freebeginnermasterclass/ #jcdanceco #firstdance #covidwedding #husbandandwife See more

Being skeptical about whether or not you can dance is pretty normal. ... But after teaching hundreds of couples over the past 15 years, we can safely say that pretty much anyone can learn how to dance! ... Like Megan, lots of people are in fact surprised at how EASY and FUN it is after the very first lesson. ... ... So give dancing a try! Now is the perfect time to learn something new at home with your spouse or partner. ... #jcdanceco #learntodance #connectedcouples #husbandandwife See more

Day 4 of our Recharge Your Relationship through Dance course complete! Thanks to all of our couples for joining us online, where you can DANCE and ROMANCE each other from your very own home. ... In Day 4, we danced to a song suggested by one of our participants in the course: True Spandeau Ballet & Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran. What do you think we should dance to next week? Jot down your suggestions below! ... #jcdanceco #danceforromance #husbandandwifeteam #datenight

Congratulations to this lovely couple on their wedding a couple days ago! May your dance through life together be filled with love and laughter!!! #jcdanceco #husbandandwife #dancingcouples #marriedlife

Top 3 reasons why all couples should learn how to dance together... 1) Dancing puts SMILES on your faces! We have taught 100s of couples over the past 15 years, and the common thread amongst all of them is the amount of FUN they experience while they are dancing!!! 2) Dancing spices up your relationship. We are so busy in our daily lives that we don’t get the opportunity to TOUCH or HOLD each other often enough. Dancing provides a spark not only through touch, but a...lso eye contact and body awareness. 3) Dancing provides a shared experience that you both can DISCOVER and LEARN from. Nowadays, the end of the night is often spent choosing a mediocre movie to watch on Netflix, when perhaps time would be better spent doing something physically, intellectually and even emotionally stimulating. What do you think? What are your top reasons for dancing? And if you’re not dancing, what’s holding you back? ... #jcdanceco #coupleswhodance

Many people complain that they look too robotic when they’re dancing. One of the main reasons is often in the arms! Watch this video to see where people often go wrong! ... Learn the secret to how much EXTENSION you should have (or not have) in the arms and how that will make your dancing more NATURAL, EASY and FLUID. ... If you want to achieve natural, organic, non-robotic dancing, let us help you! Pop your questions in the comments below. ... ... #jcdanceco #partnerdancing #coupledancing #husbandandwifeteam #dancetips See more

The greatest thing about DANCE is that you can do it anytime and anyplace! (Even at the pumpkin patch!) Life is short. Don’t wait any longer to put smiles on your faces and share some laughs together! ... Learn how to dance today! With a detailed step by step program with experienced teachers, you’ll have no problem learning, even if you’ve never danced a day in your life before! Go for it! You’ve got this! ... #jcdanceco #dancingandromancing #danceanywhere #anyonecandance

Completed Day 2 of our Recharge Your Relationship through Dance online course!!! ... With Covid numbers increasing and the weather getting colder, DANCING AT HOME is the perfect activity for couples to reconnect and enjoy doing something FUN together. ... It’s so amazing that the internet allows us to connect to people from all over. It allows us to experience dancing together even on the other side of the world! ... ... Thanks to everyone for participating!!! Part of the homework for this week was to come up with a playlist of Slow Dance Songs... Feel free to post some of your favourites down below! ... #jcdanceco #slowdancing #dancingathome #onlinedanceclass See more

2020 has been quite the year, and this picture depicts the many emotions we’ve all gone through over the past 8 months!!! ... This year, Halloween was spent at home carving pumpkins after the kids’ 2 favourite book series: Harry Potter & Heroes of Olympus and doing some indoor trick-or-treating, which our eldest daughter described as awkward, since we pretended not to know them when they knocked on the bedroom doors! ... Thanks to our resident photographer @d...avidmarasigan who upped his game for our family portrait this year with cool lighting and smoke effects! ... Hope you all had a very happy and safe Halloween! We’ve almost made it to the end of the year everyone! Hang in there!!! ... #jcdanceco #happyhalloween #familyportrait #familytime See more

The clouds were pretty amazing, don’t you think? Gotta be honest though... Dancing outdoors is getting pretty chilly these days! We are sticking it out as long as we can though. Just need thicker coats, that’s all! ... #jcdanceco #outdoordancelessons #dancingoutdoors

Common misconception: The more steps the better! Many people think that they need to know A LOT of steps before they get on the dance floor. That is so not true!!! Just knowing a FE, but being able to mix them up, is far better and way more FUN!!! ... Watch how we can not only make 2 simple figures look interesting, but also put a huge smile on Clara’s face! ... Which do you think is more fun? Dancing that is choreographed or organically created??? ... ... #jcdanceco #dancingorganically #husbandandwifeteam #authenticcouples See more

Happy Halloween everyone!!! Had to include our annual ‘pumpkin heaving’ family photo! ... Be safe today and have fun!!! We will be at home carving these awesome pumpkins today! Will show you the finished product later! #jcdanceco #familyfun #happyhalloween

Why do we all lose the pure JOY and PLAYFULNESS that music and dance brings us?!?! As kids, we often have no sense of ego, just a natural, unbridled expression of movement! ... As 2020 seems to continue forever, it’s a great time for you to try something new at home! It may seem a bit scary at first, but in fact, dancing is probably something that you’ve done before as a kid and just need to tap into once again! Give it a try! ... #jcdanceco #trysomethingnew #danceitout #purejoy

Dance is the ULTIMATE TEAM BUILDING exercise! In order to build a great team, you need awesome communication skills, which we like to call: JEDI COMMUNICATION. ... Watch this video to learn about how we must be super SENSITIVE and AWARE in order to achieve this superpower! ... Learn how to dance together, build connection and become the ultimate team! ... ... #jcdanceco #husbandandwifeteam #awarenessiskey#connectedcouples See more

Fall is definitely here! The leaves are changing colour, the scarves have come out, and the air is significantly cooler! ... Unfortunately, the change in season makes it a bit more challenging to conduct outdoor classes due to weather and shorter days. ... But thank goodness for the INTERNET, we are able to do ONLINE classes, tucked away in the safety and warmth of our own homes. ... What are you doing this fall to keep things interesting at home? Are you taking any ...online classes for your own personal development? Are you doing dance workouts, listening to podcasts, or watching cooking shows? Let us know what you’re working on in the comments below. ... #jcdanceco #thingstodoathome #dancingindoors #fallishere See more

The SECRET to making the underarm turn look & feel good! - What’s the SECRET do you ask? Watch the video to see a clear demonstration of how to make the underarm turn smooth, natural and comfortable. ... It’s all in the CONNECTION between your arm and the rest of your body, specifically what dancers call the centre (which is short for your centre of gravity). ... When you’re more connected and centred within yourself, the more you will be connected and centred with y...our partner. ... We teach these concepts and more in our beginner online course. If you’re interested, give us a shout! ... #jcdanceco #husbandandwifeteam #partnerdancingtips #dancepartnersforlife See more

First class of our Recharge Your Relationship course was a huge success!!! Who would’ve thought conducting a beginner online class could be so much fun!!! Thanks to all of you for joining us and experiencing a new sense of awareness and discovery between you! Have fun practicing at home and building that connection together! ... #jcdanceco #rechargeyourrelationship #husbandandwifeteam #learntodance

Our FREE beginner masterclass is now available online! If you are interested in connecting with your spouse, you don’t want to miss this FREE 30 minute webinar! ... Learning to dance will: Get your relationship off of AUTOPILOT... Ignite a sense of FUN and CURIOSITY in your date nights Increase the CONNECTION and intimacy in your RELATIONSHIP ... Go to the link in our profile to access our FREE beginner masterclass. Https://jcdanceco.ca/freebeginnermasterclass/ Enjoy!!! ... #jcdanceco #freebeginnerclass #danceclass #connectedcouples

Learning how to dance can seem like an insurmountable task sometimes, if you look at all the steps that you need to learn to pull off a routine. Often those videos of beautiful choreography danced by the Pros are totally misleading! Trust us, they are not for beginner dancers to try and copy! ... Instead of learning a huge amount of steps, make sure you’re aware of your SATURATION POINT, where even if you learn the steps, you will not be able to retain them or do them ...with any real QUALITY. ... A much better approach is to learn just a few steps and learn them well. That way, you’ll be able to dance them comfortably and confidently with your partner. ... In our upcoming new online course, we will teach you a few ESSENTIALS that you need, and no more. We have trimmed the fat so to speak, so that you will not be over-saturated and you’ll be able to dance together without being bogged down by too much choreography. ... #jcdanceco #dancechoreography #saturationpoint #beginnerdancer See more

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving everyone!!! Even though we have been faced with so many challenges this year, we are thankful for having more family time and for having a somewhat simpler way of life. ... No more stressing to get the kids to their activities on time; not much work so more time spent playing with the kids; lots of homemade food since we don’t eat out at restaurants anymore; and lots of quality time for the parents since we don’t work nights anymore. ...... There are pros and cons to it all, but today, we will focus on the pros and be thankful. ... #jcdanceco #familylife #thanksgiving See more