SnowBall Classic 2026 – New Venue

The SnowBall Classic returns to Vancouver on November 7 and 8, 2026, with an exciting change of scenery: the 2026 edition moves to the Croatian Cultural Centre at 3250 Commercial Drive — a new chapter for BC’s largest annual ballroom dance competition. Hosted by DanceSport BC, a non-profit society founded in 1968, the SnowBall Classic has been a fixture of the Vancouver dance community since 1989.

Event details

• Competition dates: November 7–8, 2026
• Status: Upcoming. Competitor registration open; tickets on sale.
• Venue: Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia V5N 4E4, Canada
• Host hotel: Accent Inns Burnaby, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada — approximately 12 minutes / 4.6 km from the venue
• Sanctioning bodies: CDS and WDSF
• Registration: Register through O2CM
• Spectator tickets: Buy tickets through SimpleTix
• Schedule: View the official schedule

Competition highlights

The 2026 programme spans three sessions across the weekend: Saturday Evening with doors at 5:00 PM and first heat at 6:00 PM, Sunday Daytime with doors at 9:00 AM and first heat at 10:00 AM, and Sunday Evening with doors at 5:00 PM and first heat at 6:00 PM.

Competitors can enter International Standard, International Latin, American Smooth, American Rhythm, Pro-Am, and Teacher/Student events. Age divisions range from Juvenile and Junior through Youth, U21, Adult, and Senior I–V, with levels from Newcomer through Championship. Solo single and multi-dance events are also available.

Showcase of Champions

A perennial favourite, the Showcase of Champions features invited top couples performing original, choreographed show dances in any style of their choosing. Couples are selected by the Chairman and committee — not necessarily competition finalists — and performances run approximately 3 to 4 minutes each. The Showcase is not judged and lasts roughly 30 to 60 minutes in total.

Tickets and registration

Spectator tickets are on sale now through SimpleTix. Evening session front-row seats are $50; general seating is $40. Sunday Daytime all seats are $30. All ticket sales are final — no refunds or exchanges.

Competitor admission is $75 for adults for all sessions. Registration for amateur events is open via O2CM at register.o2cm.com/?event=sno; entry fees are payable by e-transfer to registrarsnowball@shaw.ca. International competitors are welcome, and a Visas to Canada information page is available on the event website.

Accommodations

DanceSport BC has arranged a group rate at Accent Inns Burnaby, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, located approximately 12 minutes from the venue. Use the discount code SNOWBALL2026 when booking at accentinns.com or by calling 604-473-5000. Reservations must be made at least 7 days before your stay for the code to remain valid.

For the full schedule, entry forms, floor plan, and ticket purchase, visit the official website at snowballclassic.com.