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A Place Where Dancers Find Joy Through Quality Training

We believe dance training should be both joyful and purposeful. Our approach is rooted in strong technique, thoughtful instruction, and genuine care for each dancer’s individual journey. We create a supportive environment where dancers feel encouraged to explore, challenged to grow, and confident in their progress. Through consistent, high-quality training, dancers develop not only skill and artistry, but a lasting love for dance.

Novice INtermediate West Coast Swing Group Dance Class
Squamsih West Coast Swing Community

Styles of Dance We Teach

At GNR Dance Lessons in Squamish, our teaching is centered on partner connection, musicality, and joyful movement. Our teaching center offers a broad range of partner dance styles. Our primary focus is West Coast Swing and Fusion, where we emphasize mastery of movement, body awareness, and connection, so dancers can move with confidence, freedom, and ease.

Swing Dance Lessons

Swing & Fusion Styles

  • West Coast Swing (Primary)

  • East Coast Swing

  • Jive

  • Hustle

  • Fusion

Latin Dance Lessons

Latin American Styles 

  • Salsa

  • Bachata

  • Cha Cha

  • Rumba

  • Samba

  • Merengue

Ballroom Dance Lessons

Ballroom & Country 

  • Waltz

  • Viennese Waltz

  • Foxtrot

  • Tango

  • Quickstep

  • Two Step

  • Triple Two

  • Slow Nightclub

Our Focus

West Coast Swing is at the heart of what we do. Its versatility, musical range, and emphasis on connection make it a powerful foundation for social dancing. Our supporting styles, Latin, Swing, Ballroom, and Country, are taught intentionally to enhance movement quality, adaptability, and overall dance confidence, rather than as disconnected disciplines.
 

All instruction is delivered with care, clarity, and respect for each dancer’s individual journey, creating a space where dancers can grow, explore, and find joy through quality training.

Meet Our Instructors

Instructor Team

Gerald Cote Dance Instructor

Gerald Cote 

Gerald, co founder of GNR Dance, is a professional partner dance instructor with over 30 years of experience. A former UCWDC Certified Judge and multi time world champion, he has competed internationally, danced with Dancing with the Stars the tour, and achieved top rankings in Classic West Coast Swing. Gerald now focuses on high quality, connection driven dance education, helping students develop mastery, confidence, and freedom of movement

Robi Cote Dance Instructor

Robin Cote

Robin, co founder of GNR Dance, is a professional partner dance instructor with over 15 years of experience. She specializes in Ballroom, Latin, Swing, and Country, and has placed top 23 in the world in West Coast Swing. With a lifelong passion for working with children and years of international teaching experience in South Korea, Robin brings care, creativity, and thoughtful instruction to every class, helping dancers grow with confidence and joy.

Dance Culture in Squamish

Our Values & Culture

At GNR Dance, our culture is rooted in respect, care, and quality instruction. We are committed to creating a supportive, grounded environment where all dancers feel safe, valued, and welcome, regardless of background, identity, or who they choose to dance with.

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Through strong fundamentals, encouragement, and joy, we support dancers in building confidence, connection, and a meaningful relationship with dance.

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