2021-06-05 This event was cancelled due to the Covid pandemic.  There is no indication on when it will resume.

There is FREE weekly open-air dancing on Monday and Tuesday nights at dusk at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park from mid-June to mid-August(except long weekends) every year.  On Monday nights, it is Scottish Country dancing.  On Tuesday nights, it is International Folk dancing.  Dancing in the Park is a summertime tradition in Stanley Park.

These events are free and open to everyone of all ages and levels.  Instruction is provided.

Dancing takes place on the basketball court next to the playground with the fire engine.

Dancing takes place only if it is not raining as of 5pm of the day of the dancing.

Tip: Bring a pillow to sit on because the benches are hard concrete!

On Monday nights from June 17, 2019 to August 19, 2019(EXCEPT Jul 1, Aug 5) from 7pm-9pm, there is Scottish Dancing in Stanley Park.  The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society-Vancouver Branch holds weekly dances from mid-June to mid-August at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.  This is lively dancing to Scottish music that includes pipes, drums, accordions, and fiddles.  Each of the dance programs includes 'audience participation' dances for the young and old.  Visitors are welcome.  Kilts and tartans are optional!

Dancing takes place on the basketball court at the east playground at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.

Note, if it is wet at 5pm, there is no dancing!  So, check the weather if you think there may be rain!

More Information by phone: 604-922-6842 or 604-224-6751 or on their website: Vancouver RSCDS

The full 2019 programme can be found here: 2019 DITP Programme

On Tuesday nights from June 18, 2019 to August 20, 2010(EXCEPT Jul 2, Aug 6) from 7pm-9:30pm, there is international folk dancing in Stanley Park put on by the Vancouver International Folk Dancers.  This was new as of 2017.  You will be lead in line and circle dances from Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East.  This is free and open to everyone, all ages, and all skill levels.  Request Dancing is from 7pm-7:30pm, teaching from 7:30pm-9:30pm.  No previous experience necessary.

Dancing takes place on the basketball court at the east playground at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.

Note, if it is wet at 5pm, there is no dancing!  So, check the weather if you think there may be rain!

More Information by phone: 778-580-7508 or on their website: Vancouver International Folk Dancers

The weekly dancing in Stanley Park takes place on the basketball court at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada.  This is next to Second Beach.

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