The Star Twirlers Square Dance Club held their annual Christmas dance at the Colwood Community Hall in Colwood, B.C. Photographed for The Globe and Mail

Star Twirlers members Dawna Gowing and her husband David pose for a photograph during the annual Christmas dance at the Colwood Community Hall in Colwood, BC.

Star Twirlers Gerry Gerrard, left, and Mavericks Bill McWillis before the start of the the Star Twirlers Square Dance Club's annual Christmas dance.

A couple stands for the start of the Star Twirlers Square Dance Club annual Christmas dance at the Colwood Community Hall.

Square dance members listen for the Caller's instruction during the Star Twirlers Square Dance Club's annual Christmas dance.

Caller Garry Dodds has been calling for 45 years. The role of the Caller is provide instruction to dance steps to go along with modern and traditional music which all of the dancers on the floor follow at the Star Twirlers Square Dance Club's annual Christmas dance.

Country Cousins members Jack Braniff round dances with his dance partner at the Star Twirlers Square Dance Club's annual Christmas dance at the Colwood Community Hall.
Mavericks member Eric Adler waits out a dance sequence at the Star Twirlers Square Dance Club's annual Christmas dance at the Colwood Community Hall.
Country Cousins and Star Twirlers member Evelyn(Eve) Plourd,82, poses for a photograph at the Star Twirlers annual Christmas dance at the Colwood Community Hall. Evelyn has been square dancing for over 45 years. She's also the Lower Vancouver Island Western Square Round Dance Association square dancer of the year.
Couples listen for instruction from the Caller as they exchange positions during the the Star Twirlers Square Dance Club's annual Christmas dance at the Colwood Community Hall

Country Cousins members Mary Lou Pollard and her husband Richard dance at the Star Twirlers Square Dance Club's annual Christmas dance at the Colwood Community Hall.

Over 60 people from Vancouver Island representing 16 clubs on Vancouver Island including five from south Vancouver Island form a large circle to pay thanks to the event at the end of the Star Twirlers Square Dance Club's annual Christmas dance at the Colwood Community Hall.
Square dance members gather for an evening luncheon following the Star Twirlers Square Dance Club's annual Christmas dance at the Colwood Community Hall.

Star Twirler's member Bob Collins sweeps the hardwood floor following the Star Twirlers Square Dance Club held their annual Christmas dance at the Colwood Community Hall in Colwood, BC.