2026 Weekly "Dancing in the Park" is a free community open-air folk dancing experience held at dusk throughout the warm summer months.

Affectionately known as "Dancing at Dusk," this long-standing summer tradition takes place right on the asphalt basketball courts of Ceperley Park (immediately adjacent to the popular fire-engine playground hub).

The 2026 program features structured Royal Scottish Country Dancing sessions on Monday nights across **June 22, 29, and July 6, 13, 20, 2026** running from **7:00 PM to 9:00 PM**. In addition, the park traditionally plays host to International Folk Dancing on selected alternative evenings (Schedules pending TBA release).

These sessions are completely free of charge and open to all ages, skill tiers, and backgrounds. You do not need to bring a partner, as community instructors provide comprehensive walk-through lessons before every live music set.

Weather Contingency Policy: These assemblies are fully weather-dependent. Sessions will go ahead only if skies are clear and the court surfaces are completely dry as of a 4:00 PM check on the afternoon of the dance.

Insider Local Tip: If you are attending as a spectator to enjoy the music, remember to bring a cushion or pillow along—the public viewing bleachers are made of hard concrete!

The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society — Vancouver Branch presents its signature open-air performance program from mid-June through late July at Ceperley Park.

This features highly **lively, high-energy social dancing** choreographed to traditional Scottish musical numbers driven by live bagpipes, snare drums, accordions, and fiddles. Every weekly itinerary includes structured "audience participation" reels tailored specifically for young children, newcomers, and seniors alike.

Kilts, tartans, and traditional ghillies are entirely optional! For the 2026 calendar, sessions take place specifically on Monday nights: June 22, June 29, July 6, July 13, and July 20, 2026.

The Vancouver International Folk Dancers host community assemblies featuring traditional **line and circle dances** curated from across Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas.

When operational, these sessions generally track on Tuesday nights from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Like the Scottish branch, it welcomes all age groups without advanced experience.

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