The Mavericks

Welcome You to Canada's Oldest Continually Dancing Square Dance Club!

Our first dance in our new hall at Cordova Bay United Church, September 20, 2024

Welcome to Modern Square Dancing!

A community where you meet new people while having fun in a gentle cooperative team sport. Get a mental and physical workout moving to a variety of music styles and live singing.

Come on out to our free startup evenings and bump up your daily step count as a bonus!

We have a New Home!

Cordova Bay United Church
813 Claremont Avenue
Victoria, BC  V8Y 1J9
 
Mavericks Mailing Address Below in Contact US

We Dance First and Third Fridays
With Marilynne Cunningham and Lorne Clayton!

Come out and have fun with us in our new, old time slot:

• the First and Third Fridays of each month September, through the start of May.

Fall 2025 — Sunday Night Classes

Learn with Lorne and the Saanich Squares!
A community of dancers: the Mavericks, Country Cousins, and an assortment of angels with Lorne and Barbara Clayton

Sundays at 7 pm :

• Regular Classes starting in September 2025
  • First two classes Free
    
  • Sept 14th and 21st
    
• No Previous dance experience necessary
  
• No Partner, No Problem!
  • All Welcome . . .
    • Singles
    • Refreshers
    • Those learning the other part
• Casual Attire – Wear comfortable footwear

Details:

Cordova Bay United Church [See Map Below]

Saanich Squares – Lorne Clayton – Website

Class Poster

Because Dancing Is Cheaper Than Therapy!

Victoria Region 2025
Wednesday Summer Square Dances
​+ Tuesday Summer Round Dances

Square Dances, Mainstream with Rounds,
Wednesdays from 8pm – 10pm
Sponsored by the Victoria CTA and the LVIWSRDA

Colwood Hall

• May 28 Hall Benefit 💃🕺
• June 11
• June 25
• July 9
• July 23
• August 6
• August 20

Cordova Bay United Church Hall

• June 4​
• June 18
• July 2
• July 16
• August 13
• August 27  💃🕺​

Notes:
💃🕺 Panel of Callers and Cuers

• Scheduled callers and cuers may change
• Dances may be cancelled due to excess heat
• Dances will be cancelled due if the AQI is 8 or higher

Round Dances, Phase 2, 3 & 4
Tuesdays 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Rainbow Rounders

Colwood Hall

• June 3
• July 8
• August 5

🇨🇦  Canadian Stampede  🇨🇦
•  Friday, September 19, 2025  7:30 – 9:30 pm

Marilynne Cunningham and Lorne Clayton 🤠

Dance Highlights:

• Theme: Canadian Stampede
• 7:30pm ♦ Mainstream with Rounds
• 9:30pm ♦ Snacks and Social

Canadian Stampede Dance Poster

Join Us At . . .
Cordova Bay United Church
813 Claremont Ave, Victoria, BC V8Y 1J9
Mailing Address Below in Contact US

☑️ Regular Fun Dance
•  Friday, October 3, 2025  7:30 – 9:30 pm

🏴‍☠️  Pirates of the Salish Sea  🏴‍☠️
•  Friday, October 17, 2025  7:30 – 9:30 pm, then Social, Snack Time

Mavericks Dances for 2025 – 2026 Season
Callers Marilynne Cunningham and Lorne Clayton

Friday Night Dance Details:

• Marilynne Cunningham and Lorne Clayton
• New! Regular and Theme Dances
  • 7:30 pm – Mainstream Dance with Rounds
  • 9:30 pm – Snacks and Social

What to Know:

• Admission at the Door
• Please bring your own water bottle and mug
• Masks are encouraged and optional

2025	Themes for Mavericks Dances	Posters
Sept 19	Canadian Stampede	Canadian Stampede
Oct 3	Regular Dance with Marilynne and Lorne
Oct 17	Pirates of the Salish Sea	Pirates of the Salish Sea
Nov 7	At The Hop	At The Hop
Nov 22	Regular Dance with Marilynne and Lorne
Dec 5	Regular Dance with Marilynne and Lorne
Dec 19	Winter Magic	Winter Magic

2026	Themes for Mavericks Dances	Posters
Jan 16	Flappers and Gangsters	Flappers and Gangsters [on it's way]
Feb 4	Regular Dance with Marilynne and Lorne
Feb 20	Mardi Gras Madness	Mardi Gras Madness [on it's way]
Mar 6	Lunar New Year Red and Gold	Lunar New Year Red and Gold [on it's way]
Mar 20	Regular Dance with Marilynne and Lorne
Apr 3	Regular Dance with Marilynne and Lorne
Apr 17	Mexican Fiesta	Mexican Fiesta [on it's way]
May 1	Black and White Birthday Dance	Black and White Birthday Dance [on it's way]

2025	Mavericks Visitations
tba	Country Cousins
tba	Sooke Squares (1:30 pm Tuesday)
tba	Frontier Twirlers

2026	Mavericks Visitations
tba	Frontier Twirlers
tba	Sooke Squares (1:30 pm Tuesday)
tba	Country Cousins

Notes

We are back to dancing on the first and third Fridays of each month from September to May

• at our new venue!
  • Cordova Bay United Church on Claremont Avenue [See Map Below]

Lessons/Classes:

• Lessons (2024-2025 Classes by Saanich Squares) starting in September

Dances:

• Please bring your own water bottle
• ​Admission: $7 per person
• Masks are recommended but not required

Flooring and Footwear:
The hall has a linoleum over wood flooring. With the natural give of the floor it is the perfect surface for dancing and exercise classes.

• To protect this floor we ask that people, if possible, change into indoor shoes before entering the main Hall area. If this is not possible then please check your shoe treads for rocks and to ensure they are clean.
• Stilettos, high heels or tap shoes are discouraged to prevent damage to the flooring and other dancers' feet.

Mavericks Photography Policy

• ​No flash photography!
• All photographs and videos of people are by explicit agreement with a photographer:
  • If you would like your photo taken, either individually or in a group, talk to the photographer about having it taken in the designated area.
    
  • If a full square of dancers want action shots, pre-arrange to have them taken at the back of the hall so other dancers aren’t included by accident.​​​
    

No Scents, Please!

Please be kind and come to our events scent free!

The Mavericks at the [NEW] Cordova Bay United Church

813 Claremont Ave, Victoria, BC V8Y 1J9

Mavericks Mailing Address Below in Contact US

The Cordova Bay United Church is located in the Municipality of Saanich — located North of the City of Victoria just a little off the Pat Bay Highway (Hwy 17).

To reach the hall from Victoria, head North on Highway 17.

Turn Right at Claremont Avenue and go Straight up the hill past the four-way stop at Del Monte Ave. The Cordova Bay United Church is the first driveway on the right past Del Monte Avenue.

The is Lots of Parking!

Nearby Bus Stop Info

Mailing Address:
 
Mavericks Square Dance Club
c/o
2205 Amelia Ave
Sidney, BC   V8L 2H5

Contact Us – Notes:

Thank you for taking the time to contact us!

Michael Torontow as Club Webmaster views all entries

• Michael will reply to website related entries, and
• forward club related entries to our President

Marc Dumonceaux as Club President views all club related entries

• Marc will respond to club related queries

We acknowledge with respect and thank the W̱SÁNEĆ people, the traditional custodians of these lands, on whose traditional territory we dance and learn.​

Photographs © Michael Torontow, Victoria BC

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