Dance Pacifica Competitor Information
Dancers and competitors of all ages, dancing at all levels of the Ballroom and/or Latin
International style syllabus are encouraged to register and compete at Dance
Pacifica. This is your page, with details on Dance Pacifica registration,
prizes, travel assistance, accommodation, transportation, and ticket information
for competitors.
Competitor Registration
For 2011 Competitions, please register at:
DP Registrar (see notes
below under the Dance Table.
A full suite of events is offered in Standard and Latin from
newcomer to open championship levels. As well,
Pro/Am Competitions at the BRONZE and SILVER levels are offered.
Pro/Am SOLO ROUTINES may also be registered. The cost per Solo Routine is $50.00 payable to: Victoria Ballroom Dance Society, P.O. Box 35024, RPO Hillside, Victoria, B.C. V8T 5G2
The dances for the different levels are as follows:
| For ALL Age Groups |
BALLROOM |
LATIN |
| Newcomer |
W |
C |
| Pre-Bronze |
W-QS |
C-J |
| Bronze * |
W-T |
C-R |
| Silver * |
T-SF-QS |
S-R-J |
| Gold |
W-T-SF |
C-R-J |
| Pre-Championship |
W-T-SF-QS |
S-C-R-J |
| Championship |
W-T-VW-SF-QS |
S-C-R-PD-J |
| Open (Junior / Youth) |
W-T-VW-SF-QS |
C-S-R-PD-J |
* The only Scheduled Events for Pro/Am Competition
Prizes
Vancouver Island Open Adult Standard & Latin Championships
Total Prize Money
The prize money for the winners of the Vancouver Island Open
Adult Standard & Latin Championships is:
- First prize: $600
- Second prize: $400
- Third prize: $300
Travel Assistance for Championship Couples
Dance Pacifica is pleased to confirm that, again this year, we
will be offering a program of travel assistance for couples dancing
at the Championship level.
For details please download
Dance Pacifica
2011 Travel Assistance Policy and Procedure in pdf format.
Transportation
You can travel to Vancouver Island by air or by
ferry.
Airlines
Victoria is serviced by:
Float plane services are also available
from Vancouver and Seattle.
Ferries
The following ferry companies service Victoria through terminals in
Victoria or in nearby communities:
BC Ferries (www.bcferries.com) travels from Tsawwassen, 30 km south
of Vancouver to Swartz Bay terminal, 34 km north of Victoria. BC
Ferries carry cars and foot passengers. Depending on the day of
the week and time of the year, sailings are at least once every two
hours from 7am to 9pm, and more often on weekends and during summer
months.
Washington State Ferries (www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/) travels
from Anacortes Island and the mainland to Sidney, 29 km north of
Victoria. Cars and passengers carried.
Blackball Ferry Line (www.cohoferry.com) travels from Port Angeles
to downtown Victoria and deposits travellers within walking distance
of all major hotels. The ferry also carries cars.
Victoria Clipper (www.clippervacations.com) offers passenger
only service on high speed ferries from Seattle to downtown
Victoria.
Local Transportation and BILLETING
Local transportation for competitors travelling as foot passengers
(BC Ferries, Coho Ferry or, Anacortes Ferry) or, flying into
Victoria's International Airport:
If you choose to travel to Victoria as a foot passenger (i.e. you do
not bring a car) or, are flying in, Dance Pacifica will pick you up at your ferry
terminal/airport and
deliver you to your hotel and return you to the same after the
competition.
There is a LIMITED number of billeting opportunities. Please contact us soon if you wish to
find accommodation with a hosting family.
If you wish to use these services please contact the
Transportation & Accommodation Coordinator at:
transportation@dancepacifica.org
Accommodation
Howard Johnson Hotel
The Howard Johnson Hotel is located next door to the Saanich Commonwealth Place and
is offering a special rate for those attending Dance Pacifica.
For further details, check out the Howard Johnson
Hotel page.
Accent Inns
- 3233 Maple Street, Victoria, B.C. V8X 4Y9
- Telephone: 250-475-7500
- Fax: 250-475-7599
- Dance Pacifica code: 6092
- Room rate: $99.00 (maximum four persons)
Located at the intersection of Blanshard and Cloverdale streets
one block north of the Mayfair hopping mall. Further info is
at the Accent Inn website.
Queen Victoria Hotel & Suites
Located in downtown Victoria close to the Provincial Museum,
Beacon Hill Park, the Inner Harbour and, Victoria shopping centres.
- 655 Douglas Street, Victoria, B.C. V8V 2P9
- Telephone: 250-386-1312
- Toll Free: 1-800-663-7007
- Fax: 1-250-381-4312
For more information visit their Queen Victoria Hotel & Suites site.
Tickets for Competitors
Special Unreserved Seating Competitor Tickets - Dance Pacifica is pleased to be able to offer reduced ticket prices for competitors.
All competitors must have a full day ticket except for students
competing in the day time only program. Those students must have a
day-time only ticket.
A special section has been set aside for competitors only. The seats
in this section are NOT reserved. These tickets are available at a
special price for the whole day and evening.
Competitors who wish to have a reserved seat must purchase a Full
Event riser ticket. Also, to partake
the gala dinner at The Olive Grove restaurant requires the purchase
of a separate ticket. Dinner information can be obtained
by emailing Dinner Ticket
Information
Full Event tickets only are taken up to the Island Fantasy Ball
in May--Competitor tickets are not available at IFB.
Tickets for 2011 will made available on line at
The Royal McPherson box office or by telephone at
Toll-free line: 1.888.717.6121 . or 250 386-6121 commencing May
12th.
