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About the Event

Tuesday Salsa Nights · The Grand Hall, 201–45939 Thunderbird Lane, Chilliwack, BC — in District 1881

Tuesday Salsa Nights is built for complete beginners who want to dive into Latin dance — no experience and no partner needed. We start with merengue, the simplest step in Latin dance: one beat per foot, no counting, so your feet go on autopilot within minutes and you can focus on the fun stuff — turns, connection, and lead-and-follow. Halfway through, we blend into salsa, building on everything you just learned.

It's a relaxed, social night. I rotate everyone through partners every few minutes, so by the end you've danced with just about the whole room — which makes it one of the easiest ways in Chilliwack to get to know people and meet someone new. Come on your own or bring a partner; both are completely normal.

Read the full story behind the night — why we start with merengue, how the pairing works, and what to expect →

  • Dates Tuesdays — July 28, then Aug 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2026
  • Format 6–7 PM beginner salsa & merengue lesson · 7–8 PM open social dancing
  • Admission $10 launch night (July 28) · $15 each August night · at the door
  • Who Complete beginners welcome · no partner needed
  • Venue The Grand Hall201–45939 Thunderbird Lane, Chilliwack, BC, in District 1881 · tag @grandhallchwk

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Event Poster — Tuesday Salsa Nights Official poster for the August series. BC Latin Dance ↓ Download
Salsa Paul — Headshot (Chilliwack) Recent portrait, spring 2026 — best for a bio/feature. BC Latin Dance ↓ Download
Salsa Paul — Baja Years From his five years teaching in Baja California Sur, Mexico. BC Latin Dance ↓ Download
The Grand Hall Ballroom The venue — District 1881, Chilliwack, BC. Photo: Robyn Bessenger ↓ Download
Hugo's Mexican Kitchen — Partner Offer Cross-promotion: complimentary churro bites for dancers. BC Latin Dance ↓ Download

About Salsa Paul

Salsa Paul

Paul Preibisch — known on the dance floor as Salsa Paul — has been dancing for over 20 years. He first fell in love with Latin dance in South Korea and went on to perform in Korea, Japan, and the Philippines.

For five years he taught salsa in La Ventana, Baja California Sur, Mexico, building a thriving beachside dance community. Now based in Chilliwack, BC, he's bringing that same warmth and energy to the Fraser Valley — starting with weekly Latin dance nights at The Grand Hall.

Short bio — copy & paste for your publication:

Salsa Paul (Paul Preibisch) is a Latin dance instructor with 20+ years of experience, having learned in South Korea and performed across Korea, Japan, and the Philippines before teaching for five years in Baja California Sur, Mexico. Now based in Chilliwack, BC, he is launching Tuesday Salsa Nights at The Grand Hall in District 1881 — a beginner-friendly weekly series running July 28 through August 25, 2026. No partner or experience required. Details at bclatindance.com and on Instagram @bcslatindance_salsa_paul.

About the Website

BC Latin Dance (bclatindance.com) is the home of Salsa Paul's Canadian classes and events in Chilliwack and the Fraser Valley.

Its sister site, bcslatindance.com, serves the original La Ventana, Mexico dance community that Paul built over five years. Both sites offer lessons, bootcamps, and social dance events for all levels — beginners always welcome.

Contact & Links

For interviews, additional photos, or specific formats, email Paul directly — happy to help with anything you need for your piece.