June 5-7, 2026
The Lindy Hop, Balboa and Waltz revival in Toronto is underway! Join us!
Swing Dance courses, workshops & dances! Plus Waltz & 1920s dances!
St. Barnabas
St. Barnabas
St. Barnabas
Dovercourt House
Swing Into Summer Series 2026
(Seven weeks)
DJ for Blues: Paulette Brockington
Paulette is a US-based DJ for Blues, Lindy Hop, Swing and other dancing
More about Paulette: https://artspectrum.org/paulettebrockington.htm
DJ for Waltz: Simon Threlkeld
Vaccination proof NOT required. Masks optional.
VENUE
Upper Hall
Enter the Upper Hall from Hampton Avenue, just south of Danforth.
St. Barnabas on The Danforth Anglican Church
175 Hampton Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 2Z3
SCHEDULE
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Lindy Hop Beginner Lesson
Teachers: TBA
Lesson included with admission.
6:15pm – 7:15pm
Jazz Age Waltz Dance
Teacher(s): Cheryl Henry & Simon Threlkeld
5:00pm – 6:30pm
Jazz Age Blues Dance
Teacher(s): Cheryl Henry & Simon Threlkeld
6:30pm – 8:00pm
DETAILS
Absolute beginners are welcome!
Jazz Age Waltz & Blues Supper Dance
Part of Toronto’s Roaring 20s Jazz Age Dance Weekend
Blues DJ: Paulette Brockington
Waltz DJ: Simon Threlkeld
Theme: Jazz Age Garden Party.
Photo Ops & Props.
Jazz Age style attire is encouraged but optional.
The first half of the dance features 1920s Waltz music, and the second half 1920s Blues music, including later recordings of 1920s tunes. Most of the dancing taught on the weekend is suitable or adaptable to Blues music, in our opinion.
Some snacks will be served (included with admission).
Supper options:
– You may bring supper and have it at the hall. (There are many restaurants nearby on “The Danforth.”)
– Please do not bring peanuts or shellfish to the hall, because the venue has a peanut and shellfish-free policy.
Decor:
The 1920s Jazz Age style décor for this party, and the Saturday Night party, includes Art Deco designs, and a big nod to 1920s Egyptomania.
with the Drew Jurecka Jazz Manouche Ensemble
PRICE
Same prices online and at door. Lessons included.
Same prices online and at door. Lessons included.
Prices are per person. HST included.
Free w Wknd package or Sunday wkshp
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DJ Eric Zhang during band breaks.
VENUE
2nd Floor
Enter the Upper Hall from Hampton Avenue, just south of Danforth.
Dovercourt House
805 Dovercourt Road, Toronto, ON M6H 2X4
SCHEDULE
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Lindy Hop Beginner Lesson
Teachers: TBA
Lesson included with admission.
6:15pm – 7:15pm
Swing Dance Party
7:30pm – 10:30pm
DETAILS
Absolute beginners are welcome!
A scene favourite with our dancers, Peter and Alisha are back to play more American songbook tunes for us!
with the Drew Jurecka Jazz Manouche Ensemble
Licensed bar
DJ Eric Zhang during band breaks.
PRICE
Same prices online and at door. Lessons included.
Prices are per person. HST included.
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DANCE
DJ’d music during band breaks.
VENUE
Upper Hall
Enter the Upper Hall from Hampton Avenue, just south of Danforth.
St. Barnabas on The Danforth Anglican Church
175 Hampton Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 2Z3
SCHEDULE
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Lindy Hop Beginner Lesson
Teachers: TBA
Lesson included with admission.
6:15pm – 7:15pm
Swing Dance Party
7:30pm – 10:30pm
DETAILS
Absolute beginners are welcome!
ft. Fat Quarter
Fat Quarter is back to play their carefully curated book of swingin’ tunes!
with the Drew Jurecka Jazz Manouche Ensemble
DJ’d music during band breaks.
PRICE
Same prices online and at door. Lessons included.
Prices are per person. HST included.
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DANCE
DJ’d music during band breaks.
VENUE
Upper Hall
Enter the Upper Hall from Hampton Avenue, just south of Danforth.
St. Barnabas on The Danforth Anglican Church
175 Hampton Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 2Z3
SCHEDULE
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Lindy Hop Beginner Lesson
Teachers: TBA
Lesson included with admission.
6:15pm – 7:15pm
Swing Dance Party
7:30pm – 10:30pm
DETAILS
Absolute beginners are welcome!
ft. Karina Muhir Swing Band
Get ready for an energetic swing dance party with music from the 1920s-30s by the Karina Muhir Swing Band! The upbeat rhythms and lively melodies of their classic swing tunes will keep everyone dancing.
with the Drew Jurecka Jazz Manouche Ensemble
DJ’d music during band breaks.
PRICE
Same prices online and at door. Lessons included.
Prices are per person. HST included.
*Swing Toronto partners with Stripe for payment processing.
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INFO
***If you are seeking instructors for larger events such as corporate functions, weddings, themed parties, etc. then please refer to Our Services.
Interested in Private Lessons?
We often receive requests for private and semi-private lessons. Please provide us with as much details as possible and we will do our best to match you with an instructor. Please note that despite our best efforts, an instructor match is not guaranteed.
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