Beginner friendly
7:00pm – 9:30pm
St. Barnabas Anglican Church
Beginner friendly
Part II: May 5, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Dovercourt House
Move Your Spirit
Beginner friendly
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Dovercourt House
Beginner friendly
3:30pm – 5:30pm
Dovercourt House
7:00pm – 9:30pm
2½ hours of learning
Vaccination proof NOT required. Masks optional.
PREREQUISITE
NOTE: You need to bring your own dance partner.
For multiple levels of dancer who are comfortable with the basic Lindy Hop repertoire, and are looking to amplify their possibilities within social dancing.
At a minimum you have taken at least 12 hours of progressive Lindy Hop courses, or equivalent.
Explore important elements of Lindy to better enjoy social dancing: Connection to your own body and to the music, Relationship between Leaders and Followers, Different ways of creating a dialog through dance.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! This workshop is part of the Gabs Novellino Workshop Weekend. Gabriela “Gabs” Novellino is a special guest instructor from Brazil and one of the organizational leaders and instructors for swing dance in South America.
Want to learn more about this special workshop weekend? Click HERE!
NEED A PARTNER?
A partner is NOT required. It is common for people to attend by themselves. Partner rotation is allowed and encouraged in all lessons. You may register on your own or with a partner. Nevertheless, if you still seek a partner, please post that at the Facebook event.
You can also ask people at Swing Toronto dances and such. You could also click the buttons above for help.
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
2½ hours of learning
Friday, May 3, 2024
7:00pm – 9:30pm
PRICE
Prices are per person. HST included.
A la carte
Regular
($44.25 + $5.75 HST)
Full-time students
($26.55 + $3.45 HST)
Full Event Package
Includes EVERYTHING! All workshops & dance party!
Regular
($141.59 + $18.41 HST)
Full-time students + ID
($88.50 + $11.50 HST)
*Swing Toronto partners with Stripe for payment processing.
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11:00am – 1:00pm
Part II: Sunday, May 5, 2024
1:00pm – 3:00pm
4.0 hours of classes in total over two days
Vaccination proof NOT required. Masks optional.
PREREQUISITE
NOTE: You need to bring your own dance partner.
No prior experience is needed, absolute beginners are welcome. (If you only come to the Sunday portion you need to have already completed at least one Collegiate Shag course, but if possible please come both days.)
You will learn the basics of Collegiate Shag, a very fun partnered Swing dance from the 1930s. You will learn its basic concepts, rhythms, footwork variations, connections, closed and open position variations, transitions and a break. You will practice individually and with a partner, and develop a strong connection to the music and your own body. You will also learn some of the history of the dance.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! This workshop is part of the Gabs Novellino Workshop Weekend. Gabriela “Gabs” Novellino is a special guest instructor from Brazil and one of the organizational leaders and instructors for swing dance in South America.
Want to learn more about this special workshop weekend? Click HERE!
NEED A PARTNER?
A partner is NOT required. It is common for people to attend by themselves. Partner rotation is allowed and encouraged in all lessons. You may register on your own or with a partner. Nevertheless, if you still seek a partner, please post that at the Facebook event.
You can also ask people at Swing Toronto dances and such. You could also click the buttons above for help.
VENUE
2nd Floor
Enter the Upper Hall from Hampton Avenue, just south of Danforth.
Dovercourt House
805 Dovercourt Road, Toronto, ON M6H 2X4
SCHEDULE
4.0 hours of classes in total over two days
Part I: Saturday, May 4, 2024
11:00am – 1:00pm
Part II: Sunday, May 5, 2024
1:00pm – 3:00pm
PRICE
Prices are per person. HST included.
A la carte
Regular
($70.80 + $9.20 HST)
Full-time students + ID
($48.67 + $6.33 HST)
Saturday-Sunday Package
Includes all Saturday and Sunday workshops, and Saturday dance party.
Regular
($110.62 + $14.38 HST)
Full-time students + ID
($70.80 + $9.20 HST)
Full Event Package
Includes EVERYTHING! All workshops & Saturday dance party!
Regular
($141.59 + $18.41 HST)
Full-time students + ID
($88.50 + $11.50 HST)
*Swing Toronto partners with Stripe for payment processing.
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2:00pm – 3:30pm
1½ hours of learning
Vaccination proof NOT required. Masks optional.
PREREQUISITE
NOTE: You need to bring your own dance partner.
For all levels of dancer, including beginners
This Workshop is all about finding your own style and personality! Inspired by the Savoy dancers in the iconic documentary The Spirit Moves, you will learn different variations of classic Authentic Jazz moves, and explore your own voice within them.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! This workshop is part of the Gabs Novellino Workshop Weekend. Gabriela “Gabs” Novellino is a special guest instructor from Brazil and one of the organizational leaders and instructors for swing dance in South America.
Want to learn more about this special workshop weekend? Click HERE!
NEED A PARTNER?
A partner is NOT required. It is common for people to attend by themselves. Partner rotation is allowed and encouraged in all lessons. You may register on your own or with a partner. Nevertheless, if you still seek a partner, please post that at the Facebook event.
You can also ask people at Swing Toronto dances and such. You could also click the buttons above for help.
VENUE
2nd Floor
Enter the Upper Hall from Hampton Avenue, just south of Danforth.
Dovercourt House
805 Dovercourt Road, Toronto, ON M6H 2X4
SCHEDULE
1½ hours of learning
Saturday, May 4, 2024
2:00pm – 3:30pm
PRICE
Prices are per person. HST included.
A la carte
Regular
($26.55 + $3.45 HST)
Full-time students + ID
($17.70 + $2.30 HST)
Saturday-Sunday Package
Includes all Saturday and Sunday workshops, and Saturday dance party.
Regular
($110.62 + $14.38 HST)
Full-time students + ID
($70.80 + $9.20 HST)
Full Event Package
Includes EVERYTHING! All workshops & Saturday dance party!
Regular
($141.59 + $18.41 HST)
Full-time students + ID
($88.50 + $11.50 HST)
*Swing Toronto partners with Stripe for payment processing.
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3:30pm – 5:30pm
2.0 hours of learning
Vaccination proof NOT required. Masks optional.
PREREQUISITE
NOTE: You need to bring your own dance partner.
For multiple levels of dancer, who have at a bare minimum taken Saturday’s Move Your Spirit workshop or equivalent.
Note: This workshop is not just for women, it is also for men and all genders. There isn’t really anything female-only to Josephine’s moves. Like great male dancers, such as Frankie Manning & Leon James, she is and can be an inspiration and model for everyone.
Josephine Baker, the great and iconic 1920s dancer and superstar, was an international sensation. In this workshop, you will learn her story, some of her iconic dance moves, her dance style and unique characteristics, and a fun routine to practice what you’ve learned.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! This workshop is part of the Gabs Novellino Workshop Weekend. Gabriela “Gabs” Novellino is a special guest instructor from Brazil and one of the organizational leaders and instructors for swing dance in South America.
Want to learn more about this special workshop weekend? Click HERE!
NEED A PARTNER?
A partner is NOT required. It is common for people to attend by themselves. Partner rotation is allowed and encouraged in all lessons. You may register on your own or with a partner. Nevertheless, if you still seek a partner, please post that at the Facebook event.
You can also ask people at Swing Toronto dances and such. You could also click the buttons above for help.
VENUE
2nd Floor
Enter the Upper Hall from Hampton Avenue, just south of Danforth.
Dovercourt House
805 Dovercourt Road, Toronto, ON M6H 2X4
SCHEDULE
2.0 hours of learning
Sunday, May 5, 2024
3:30pm – 5:30pm
PRICE
Prices are per person. HST included.
A la carte
Regular
($35.40 + $4.60 HST)
Full-time students + ID
($22.12 + $2.88 HST)
Saturday-Sunday Package
Includes all Saturday and Sunday workshops, and Saturday dance party.
Regular
($110.62 + $14.38 HST)
Full-time students + ID
($70.80 + $9.20 HST)
Full Event Package
Includes EVERYTHING! All workshops & Saturday dance party!
Regular
($141.59 + $18.41 HST)
Full-time students + ID
($88.50 + $11.50 HST)
*Swing Toronto partners with Stripe for payment processing.
SWING TORONTO NEWSLETTER
Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news about our dances, workshops, courses, and events! You can unsubscribe at any time. We will not spam you.