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If the walls of this structure could talk, they would tell the musical history of not only a province but also a country. From the big band era through the decades of country acts including one of Canada’s most successful country acts Prairie Oyster, Danceland has hosted a who’s who list of music greats.
Once a seasonal venue, Danceland now offers year-round entertainment. Visitors are encouraged to stop by for a tour and those who take a twirl on the unique floor are quick to sing its praises. The floor is supported from below, built on cushioning coils of horse hair, and once filled with dancers, moves ever so gently to return the rhythm of the dancers. Throughout the summer, there is always something on tap, from dance lessons to dining and dances, this family-friendly venue offers something for everyone.
“Toonie Tuesdays” are back for the summer. Enjoy the family fun and dance at Danceland for only a toonie every Tuesday evening!
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Buffets Available Weddings, Special Events
Size: 4800 sq ft flr 9140 sq ft tot
Capacity: 500
Seated: 400
Open Year-Round. Friday and Saturday Dances – see schedule
Buffets before Shows – get tickets
We welcome any bus tours
Fully licensed & Non-smoking
Only 4 blocks from Manitou Springs Mineral Spa
Beautiful 9 hole golf course
Plenty of accommodations in the area
Beautiful Campgrounds
Drop in if we’re around for a tour, or call for arrangements
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Dancing has always been popular on Manitou Beach. At one time there were three dance halls going seven days a week including a midnight frolic on Sunday night. The first dance hall was built in 1919 but was torn down to make way for Danceland, built by Mr. & Mrs. Wellington White from Moose Jaw. Jitney dances were popular – the men bought tickets for ten cents each dance or three for a quarter and turned them into the floor walker that collected them. People got into the hall free of charge but the floor was roped off. Jitney tickets and other historical articles are on display at Danceland. Guy Watkins was one of the top bands at the time. Other artists through the years were Wilf Carter, Don Messer and his Islanders, Bobby Gimby of the Happy Gang fame, the Inkspots and Mart Kenney who was back in 1996 for a big band dance.
There have been many through the years that have kept Danceland operating. Ken Peaker, who had his Bessborough Orchestra, purchased Danceland in 1941 from the Wellington White estate. A group of Watrous businessmen became the owners in 1953. They were John Alcock, Jim Gibney, Ken Gordon, Francis McArthur and Kelly Teal. In 1971 another group became the owners. Jim Gibney, Burt Crawford, Ben Kessler and Tom Magnuson.
In 1976, Tom sold his share to Lionel Sproule and Dave Schafer joined Burt Crawford. Danceland was purchased in 1984 by Vic and Irene Murray. Kevin and Marg Harcourt purchased it in 1996 and converted it to a year-round facility. The current owner is Millie Strueby who purchased it in 2001 with her husband Arnold (now deceased). Millie continues to operate it as a year-round facility.