Who We Are
A group of experienced and passionate Hustle dancers, eager to pass on our knowledge and grow our community. Our not-for-profit organization leads tuesday night classes and open sessions open for all people of any skill level.
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Our Goals
Include
Provide accessible, encouraging, non-gender specific, and inclusive Hustle dance classes for all members of the public
Connect
Foster connection, create a sense of community, and fight social isolation by organizing cultural events, dance classes, and socials
Invigorate
Enrich Vancouver’s sense of place by activating underutilized public space and adding more life to the city's landscape
Elevate
Elevate Vancouver’s dance and music culture scene by preserving and evolving Hustle dance as a cultural asset
How It All Began
In 2013, a small group of street dancers in Vancouver were getting swept up in the hustle revival they saw in events worldwide. Unfortunately, none of them knew anything about partner dance, so they decided to get together every Tuesday at Robson Square to swap the few things they knew. From these humble beginnings, the sessions grew and the dancers learned. Some focused on travelling and connecting, some focused on learning from the founders of the style, and some jumped to fusing it with other dance forms. Only 3 things stayed consistent - a spirit of inclusivity, a strong focus on connection, and free open classes on Tuesday nights.
Six years later, the Vancouver scene is known around the world as one of the best hustle scenes. Our events attract visitors worldwide, our dancers are flexing their creative wings with this wonderful art form, and the Tuesday sessions regularly bring in over 100 people on warm summer nights.