SONYA DESSUREAULT IN COMOX VALLEY CV West Coast Swing collective is SO excited — and incredibly grateful — to welcome Sonya, a champion-level dancer and teacher all the way from Montréal, Québec, to our little corner of Vancouver Island! . Fallen Alders Hall — Courtenay, BC October 17 & 18, 2026 . . SATURDAY — Workshops + Social Get ready for 3 workshops designed for dancers above beginner level . Then we’ll put it all into practice at our Saturday night social, where Sonya will be dancing with us! . 3 Workshops + Social: $90 BUY NOW SPECIAL: Only $75! *We do offer a sliding scale and sponsored spots* . . SUNDAY — Workshops x2 Individual add on workshops @ $25each 10-11am: Refining technique 11:15-12:15: Competition ready skills **Private lessons are all SOLD OUT** COMING FROM DOWN ISLAND? We WANT you to come! FREE overnight camping is allowed in the Fallen Alders Hall parking lot, so you can make a whole weekend of it. . No rushing home after the social — stay, dance, laugh, meet new people, and enjoy the weekend! . . We are truly thrilled to be able to bring someone of Sonya’s calibre to our community. This is a BIG deal for Courtenay and for West Coast Swing on Vancouver Island! So mark your calendars, grab your $75 Saturday pass while you can, invite your dance friends, and start planning your trip! REGISTRATION ----------------------------------------------------- 3 ways to register - No apps, no sign up sheets!! Email: forbiddendancecompany@gmail.com Call/text: 778-246-3639 Private Message: Facebook messenger, Instagram ----------------------------------------------------- SNAPSHOT OF SONYAS BIO And this isn’t just any guest teacher… Sonya began her dance journey studying modern dance in Montréal, then went on to work professionally as a salsa and Latin street dance teacher. She discovered West Coast Swing through a salsa congress performance — and immediately fell in love with the freedom of expression the dance offered. With her trademark intensity and dedication, Sonya trained hard, quickly rose through the ranks, and eventually took a huge leap — leaving Montréal for Europe to pursue her passion. From teaching at one West Coast Swing event, she went on to be invited to teach all over Europe, and along the way partnered with Stephen White to create several memorable showcase and classic routines. What makes Sonya especially exciting to learn from is her approach to teaching. She believes great dancing comes from understanding what you know — and then having fun with it! She is known for being technically precise, thorough, and structured, while also bringing a fierce commitment to personal growth both on and off the dance floor. Today, Sonya works full-time to empower women in partner dancing to dance free. And now… she’s coming to COURTENAY! Vedi meno
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