DJ Carolyn - Carolyn Gebbie

05/24/2024

This post goes out to everyone heading up island this weekend for the Nanaimo Fusion convention. This dance event is going to be the most incredible one held on Vancouver Island and I know that you’ll all have a fantastic time there.

Unfortunately, I will not be there in person to DJ. Thankfully, DJ Andre Russo has stepped forward to save the day! He will be playing songs from my two playlists, in my absence, on Friday and Saturday night.

Have a blast!!

04/14/2024

DANCE FRIENDS!! PLEASE SHARE THIS POST.

Don’t miss out on the incredible opportunity to take part in the first-ever Nanaimo Dance Fusion Convention (WCS, Line Dancing and Salsa/Bachata) taking place on May 24, 25 and 25!!

There are three, two and one day passes available PLUS evening dance only options. Infor on the extensive options are listed under the Registration Page on the website listed below.

A quick reminder that DJ Carolyn will be spinning incredible tunes, in the WCS ballroom, on both the Friday and Saturday nights (from 8pm to 1am). Woot woot!!!)

Check out all the event details on the website:

What is Nanaimo Dance Fusion? This amazing event will host instructors from around the world. There will be three large ballrooms with nightly dances, three workshop spaces, three DJs, Jack and Jill...

01/07/2024

West Coast Swing dancers:

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05/01/2023

EXCITING NEWS!!

As of May 6 Bob and DJ Carolyn will now be hosting a weekly Saturday night dance!!

PLUS a new Website – www.VictoriaWestCoastSwing.com - has just been launched by the Collective!! This will make it much easier to find details about WCS in Victoria (dances, classes, instructors etc.)

Come join us on Saturday, May 6 at Bob and DJ Carolyn’s Saturday night dance from 8pm to 10pm. It’s going to be a fabulous evening so mark your calendar and don’t miss out!!

PS If you have not received an email newsletter about the website launch please email [email protected] and you will be added to the newsletter list.

Location: Dance Victoria venue - 2750 Hillside (Quadra and Hillside area).

The cost is $10 ($5 students) at the door for 2 hours of fun 100% WCS social dancing starting at 8pm!

Please arrive before 9pm as doors will be locked so that our volunteers can go off duty and enjoy some social dancing.

11/15/2022

Woot woot!! I’ll be playing tunes at the social dance, and guided practice, on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, organized by the Victoria West Coast Swing Collective.

The social dance will take place between 7:45 and 8:45pm. After the announcements fabulous WCS Pro Sonya Dessureault will then provide a workshop which will run until 9:45pm. This will be followed by 30 mins of guided practice, by Sonya, with more dance music provided by me. Don’t miss out!!

Here are the details you’ll need as provided by the Collective:

Nov 15 - Eastern Star Hall @ 3281 Harriet Road, Victoria, B.C.
beside Rudd Park - West of Uptown, Victoria, BC
$10 at the door (price includes the workshop)

PROTOCOLS:
You must be double vaccinated so have your proof of vaccine with you
Masks will be required at all times (except when having a sip of water)
You will need to sign a general liability waiver - a requirement by our new insurance agent
Hand sanitizer will be available

MISCELLANEOUS:
Please bring your own water
No food or drink (except water) in the dance area by request of the hall - if you bring a snack to keep your energy up, please enjoy it in the foyer
We realize that the BC mandates now do not require masks or proof of vaccines but this is your Collective Committee’s decision to require both for the time being. Please respect this.

10/13/2022

DJ Carolyn will be playing tunes for two hours at a fun social dance next TUESDAY OCTOBER 18, organized by the Victoria West Coast Swing Collective.

Here are the details you’ll need as provided by the Collective:

UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2022
WHEN & WHERE & COST:
1st, 3rd & 5th (when there is one) Tuesdays of each month
7:45 to 9:45 p.m.
Eastern Star Hall @ 3281 Harriet Road, Victoria, B.C.
beside Rudd Park - West of Uptown, Victoria, BC
$5 at the door

PROTOCOLS:
You must be double vaccinated so have your proof of vaccine with you
Masks will be required at all times (except when having a sip of water)
You will need to sign a general liability waiver - a requirement by our new insurance agent
Hand sanitizer will be available

MISCELLANEOUS:
Please bring your own water
No food or drink (except water) in the dance area by request of the hall - if you bring a snack to keep your energy up, please enjoy it in the foyer
We realize that the BC mandates now do not require masks or proof of vaccines but this is your Collective Committee’s decision to require both for the time being. Please respect this.

09/18/2022

DJ Carolyn will be playing tunes for two hours at a fun social dance next Tuesday Sep 20, organized by the Victoria West Coast Swing Collective.

Here are the details you’ll need as provided by the Collective:

UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2022
WHEN & WHERE & COST:
1st, 3rd & 5th (when there is one) Tuesdays of each month
7:45 to 9:45 p.m.
Eastern Star Hall @ 3281 Harriet Road, Victoria, B.C.
beside Rudd Park - West of Uptown, Victoria, BC
$5 at the door

PROTOCOLS:
You must be double vaccinated so have your proof of vaccine with you
Masks will be required at all times (except when having a sip of water)
You will need to sign a general liability waiver - a requirement by our new insurance agent
Hand sanitizer will be available

MISCELLANEOUS:
Please bring your own water
No food or drink (except water) in the dance area by request of the hall - if you bring a snack to keep your energy up, please enjoy it in the foyer
We realize that the BC mandates now do not require masks or proof of vaccines but this is your Collective Committee’s decision to require both for the time being. Please respect this

07/25/2022

DJ Carolyn will be spinning tunes for two hours at a fun social dance on Tuesday, July 26. This will be an independent dance (organized by Melanie MacIsaac) and supported by the Victoria West Coast Swing Collective. There will be a wide range of music played by DJ Carolyn similar to what you might find at a WCS Convention (including blues, fusion, current and retro songs plus more!) EVERYONE IS WELCOME!! There will be a super fun “silly” song to finish off the evening, which always brings a huge smile to everyone’s face.

Here are the details you’ll need as provided by the Collective:

WHEN & WHERE & COST:
• Tuesday, July 26
• PLEASE NOTE that the music will play continuously from 7:45 to 9:45 p.m. – there will be no break for announcements
• Eastern Star Hall @ 3281 Harriet Road, Victoria, B.C. beside Rudd Park - West of Uptown, Victoria, BC
• $5 at the door
PROTOCOLS:
• You must be double vaccinated so have your vaccine card or phone and your ID with you
• Masks will be required at all times (except when having a sip of water)
• You will need to sign a general liability waiver - a requirement by our new insurance agent
• Hand sanitizer will be available
MISCELLANEOUS:
• Please bring your own water
• No food or drink (except water) in the dance area by request of the hall - if you bring a snack to keep your energy up, please enjoy it in the foyer
We realize that the BC mandates now do not require masks or proof of vaccines but this is your Collective Committee’s decision to require both for the time being. Please respect this.

07/17/2022

Looking forward to DJ'ing for the Victoria WCS Collective on Tuesday night (Jul 19) from 7:45 to 9:45pm!!

06/24/2022

I will be spinning tunes for two hours at a fun social dance next Tuesday Jun 28. This will be an independent dance (organized by Melanie MacIsaac) and supported by the Victoria West Coast Swing Collective. There will be a wide range of music played by DJ Carolyn similar to what you might find at a WCS Convention. EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!

Here are the details you’ll need as provided by the Collective:

WHEN & WHERE & COST:
• Tuesday, Jun 28
• PLEASE NOTE that the music will play continuously from 7:45 to 9:45 p.m. – there will be no break for announcements
• Eastern Star Hall @ 3281 Harriet Road, Victoria, B.C. beside Rudd Park - West of Uptown, Victoria, BC
• $5 at the door
PROTOCOLS:
• You must be double vaccinated so have your vaccine card or phone and your ID with you
• Masks will be required at all times (except when having a sip of water)
• You will need to sign a general liability waiver - a requirement by our new insurance agent
• Hand sanitizer will be available
MISCELLANEOUS:
• Please bring your own water
• No food or drink (except water) in the dance area by request of the hall - if you bring a snack to keep your energy up, please enjoy it in the foyer
We realize that the BC mandates now do not require masks or proof of vaccines but this is your Collective Committee’s decision to require both for the time being. Please respect this.

06/19/2022

DJ Carolyn will be spinning tunes for two hours at a fun social dance next Tuesday Jun 21, organized by the Victoria West Coast Swing Collective. Here are the details you’ll need as provided by the Collective:

WHEN & WHERE & COST:
• Tuesday, Jun 21
• 7:45 to 9:45 p.m.
• Eastern Star Hall @ 3281 Harriet Road, Victoria, B.C. beside Rudd Park - West of Uptown, Victoria, BC
• $5 at the door
PROTOCOLS:
• You must be double vaccinated so have your vaccine card or phone and your ID with you
• Masks will be required at all times (except when having a sip of water)
• You will need to sign a general liability waiver - a requirement by our new insurance agent
• Hand sanitizer will be available
MISCELLANEOUS:
• Please bring your own water
• No food or drink (except water) in the dance area by request of the hall - if you bring a snack to keep your energy up, please enjoy it in the foyer
We realize that the BC mandates now do not require masks or proof of vaccines but this is your Collective Committee’s decision to require both for the time being. Please respect this.
We are all rusty so don’t forget - as Bonnie Henry would say - be kind etc!!

05/23/2022

DJ Carolyn is back and spinning tunes for two hours at a fun social dance next Tuesday 24 May, organized by the Victoria West Coast Swing Collective. Here are the details you’ll need as provided by the Collective:

WHEN & WHERE & COST:
• Tuesday, May 24
• 7:45 to 9:45 p.m.
• Eastern Star Hall @ 3281 Harriet Road, Victoria, B.C. beside Rudd Park - West of Uptown, Victoria, BC
• $5 at the door

PROTOCOLS:
• You must be double vaccinated so have your vaccine card or phone and your ID with you
• Masks will be required at all times (except when having a sip of water)
• You will need to sign a general liability waiver - a requirement by our new insurance agent
• Hand sanitizer will be available

MISCELLANEOUS:
• Please bring your own water
• No food or drink (except water) in the dance area by request of the hall - if you bring a snack to keep your energy up, please enjoy it in the foyer

We realize that the BC mandates now do not require masks or proof of vaccines but this is your Collective Committee’s decision to require both for the time being. Please respect this.
We are all rusty so don’t forget - as Bonnie Henry would say - be kind etc!!