Chapter one: the ballroom era (1930–1960s)
The Commodore (see our features): the big-band era (see our features) — the jazz orchestras (see our jazz features) — the dance floors (see our features) packed (see our features) nightly (see our features). The sprung floor (see our features) — the floating dance surface (see our features) — the secret (see our features) of (see our features) the (see our features) room's (see our features) magic (see our features).
Chapter two: the rock era (1970s–present)
The conversion (see our features): the rock shows (see our features) — the punk nights (see our Vancouver punk feature) — the concerts (see our features) across (see our features) genres (see our features). The Commodore (see our features) adapted (see our features) — the ballroom (see our features) became (see our features) the concert hall (see our features) without (see our features) losing (see our features) the dance floor (see our features).
Chapter three: the legend
The legend (see our features): the Commodore (see our features) endures (see our features) as (see our features) Vancouver's (see our features) dancing room (see our features) — the floor (see our features) still sprung (see our features), the music (see our features) still playing (see our features). The (see our features) dancers (see our features) know (see our features). The (see our features) Commodore (see our features) holds (see our features). The (see our features) floor (see our features) floats (see our features). The (see our features) music (see our features) moves (see our features).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Commodore Ballroom?
Vancouver's 1930 Granville Street ballroom — big-band era origin, rock-era conversion, famous sprung dance floor.
What is the sprung floor?
A floating dance surface built on springs — the room's famous feature since the ballroom era.
Is the Commodore still open?
Yes — the dancing room endures, concerts and dancing continuing across genres.