Drop-in Friendly!
Six week series
Vaccination proof NOT required. Masks optional.
This course is drop-in friendly. Come to any class you like. $20 cash at the door for one class, $15 for full-time students.
PREREQUISITE
NO PARTNER REQUIRED.
No prior experience is needed, absolute beginners are welcome. There is no need to bring your own dance partners. Drop-in friendly for those who already do 8-count Lindy Hop.
TEACHERS
DETAILS
Learn Lindy Hop, the joyful classic Swing Dance done all around the world!
Swing Toronto offers two types of Lindy Hop beginner courses, one emphasizes 8-count patterns, the other 6-count patterns. These are the two main rhythm patterns in Lindy Hop.
This course focuses on 6-count Lindy Hop.
You can these two courses in either order, and could take both of them in the same session of courses. Taking one or both of them twice, perhaps with different teachers, can be very helpful and fun.
Once you have taken each of them at least once, you can take our Intermediate 1 courses.
COURSE SCHEDULE
July 24: Singles, triples and the basic 8 count footwork | Juy 31: Flip Flops & mixing in some 6 count patterns | Aug 7: Promenade and variations | Aug 14: Swing out | Aug 21: Lindy circle |
Aug 28: Frankie Phrase
Intermediate & advanced Lindy Hoppers are welcome to taxi (no charge).
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
Studio
Use Bloor St. entrance towards west side of building
Trinity-St. Paul’s United Church and Centre for Faith, Justice and the Arts
427 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1X7
SCHEDULE
July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21, 28
Wednesdays (Six weeks)
8:35pm – 9:50pm
7½ hours of classes in total
PRICE
Prices are per person per course. HST included.
$65 AT DOOR
$55 AT DOOR
$25 AT DOOR
$55 AT DOOR
This course is drop-in friendly. Come to any class you like. $20 cash at the door for one class, $15 for full-time students.
*Swing Toronto partners with Stripe for payment processing.
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Six week series
Vaccination proof NOT required. Masks optional.
PREREQUISITE
NO PARTNER REQUIRED.
No prior experience is needed, absolute beginners are welcome!
No prior experience is needed, absolute beginners are welcome. No need to bring your own dance partners. Drop-in friendly for those who already do 6-count Lindy Hop.
TEACHERS
DETAILS
Learn Lindy Hop, the joyful classic Swing Dance done all around the world!
6-count and 8-count are the two main rhythm patterns in Lindy Hop. This course focuses on 6-count patterns. You can take our 6 and 8 count Lindy Hop beginner courses in any order, or take both in the same session of courses.
Once you have taken at least one 8-count course and at least one 6-count course, you can take our Intermediate 1 courses.
Join us and find out why we are thrilled to share this dance with you!
Intermediate & advanced Lindy Hoppers are welcome to taxi (no charge).
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
Top Floor
Use Bloor St. entrance towards west side of building
Dovercourt House
805 Dovercourt Road, Toronto, ON M6H 2X4
SCHEDULE
July 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Thursdays (Six weeks)
7:15pm – 8:30pm
7½ hours of classes in total
PRICE
Prices are per person per course. HST included.
$65 AT DOOR
$55 AT DOOR
$25 AT DOOR
$55 AT DOOR
*Swing Toronto partners with Stripe for payment processing.
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Six week series
Vaccination proof NOT required. Masks optional.
PREREQUISITE
NO PARTNER REQUIRED.
No prior experience is needed, absolute beginners are welcome!
You have completed at least two Lindy Hop beginner courses, at least one emphasizing 8-count and one emphasizing 6-count. You are familiar with the fundamentals of Lindy Hop, and can do basic 6 & 8 count moves.
TEACHERS
DETAILS
Lindy Hop Intermediate 1A – Musicality & Improvisation
Swing Toronto offers three Lindy Hop Intermediate 1 courses, which you can take in any order you like:
– 1A, Musicality & Improvisation
– 1B, Vocabulary & Technique
– 1C, Fast & Slow (“Lindy Hop For Any Occasion”)
These three courses are designed to help you refine your technique, expand your vocabulary of shapes, and introduce elements of musicality and solo movement. Taking the same course more than once, perhaps with different teachers, can be helpful and fun.
After you have completed all three intermediate 1 courses at least once each, you can take our Intermediate 2 courses, which are in selected topics.
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
Top Floor
Use Bloor St. entrance towards west side of building
Dovercourt House
805 Dovercourt Road, Toronto, ON M6H 2X4
SCHEDULE
July 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Thursdays (Six weeks)
8:40pm – 9:55pm
7½ hours of classes in total
PRICE
Prices are per person per course. HST included.
*Swing Toronto partners with Stripe for payment processing.
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Drop-in Friendly!
Six week series
Vaccination proof NOT required. Masks optional.
This course is drop-in friendly. Come to any class you like. $20 cash at the door for one class, $15 for full-time students.
PREREQUISITE
NO PARTNER REQUIRED.
Already doing partner dancing of some kind is recommended, but not required. There is no need to bring your own dance partners. Drop-in friendly for those who already do Charleston.
TEACHERS
DETAILS
Get Kicking with Swing Era 1930s Charleston this summer! Get a solid introduction to this integral branch of partnered Lindy Hop or refresh, broaden and solidify your knowledge of the style.
Building from a side by side basic into classic moves such as Skip Up, Hand to Hand, Tandem Charleston (including entrance and exits), and more. We will focus on comfortable and clear connection, leading and following technique, pulse, posture and use of momentum in addition to exploring the playful and creative aspects of Charleston. Charleston in addition to being a part of Lindy Hop can be adapted for solo dance, and be mixed in with other dance styles such as Balboa and Collegiate Shag. Each class will start with a solo Charleston warm-up and footwork drills
COURSE SCHEDULE
July 24: Charleston Basic partnering, Skip Up and turn back |
July 31: Airplane Kicks | August 7: Hand to Hand variations |
August 14: Tandem Charleston | August 21: Hacksaw and Sailor’s Knot |
August 28: Review and combining Charleston with 6 and 8 count Lindy moves
Advanced Charleston dancers are welcome to attend as taxis
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
Studio
Use Bloor St. entrance towards west side of building
Trinity-St. Paul’s United Church and Centre for Faith, Justice and the Arts
427 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1X7
SCHEDULE
July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21, 28
Wednesdays (Six weeks)
7:15pm – 8:30pm
7½ hours of classes in total
PRICE
Prices are per person per course. HST included.
$25 AT DOOR
$55 AT DOOR
$65
(pay at door, no option to pay online)
$55 AT DOOR
$55
(pay at door, no option to pay online)
$55 AT DOOR
This course is drop-in friendly. Come to any class you like. $20 cash at the door for one class, $15 for full-time students.
*Swing Toronto partners with Stripe for payment processing.
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Four week series
Vaccination proof NOT required. Masks optional.
PREREQUISITE
NO PARTNER REQUIRED.
No prior experience is needed, absolute beginners are welcome!
No prior experience needed, no need to bring your own dance partner. Absolute beginners are welcome.
TEACHERS
DETAILS
Lindy Hop is a joyful popular swing dance with a rich history, and a growing community of dancers in Toronto and around the world.
Come join us and find out why we are so excited to share this dance with you!
8-count and 6-count are the two main rhythm patterns in Lindy Hop. This course focuses on 8-count patterns. You can take our 8 and 6 count Lindy Hop beginner courses in any order, or take both in the same session of courses.
Once you have taken at least one 8-count course and at least one 6-count course, you can take our Intermediate 1 courses
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
Main Hall
Use Bloor St. entrance towards west side of building
Trinity-St. Paul’s United Church and Centre for Faith, Justice and the Arts
427 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1X7
SCHEDULE
June 4, 11, 18, 25
Tuesdays (Four weeks)
7:00pm – 8:50pm
7⅓ hours of classes in total
PRICE
Prices are per person per course. HST included.
*Swing Toronto partners with Stripe for payment processing.
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Drop-in Friendly!
Seven week series
Vaccination proof NOT required. Masks optional.
This course is drop-in friendly. Come to any class you like. $20 cash at the door for one class, $15 for full-time students.
PREREQUISITE
NO PARTNER REQUIRED.
No prior experience needed, nor partner needed. Absolute beginners are welcome.
TEACHERS
DETAILS
Lindy Hop is a joyful popular swing dance with a rich history, and a growing community of dancers in Toronto and around the world.
Come join us and find out why we are so excited to share this dance with you!
6-count and 8-count are the two main rhythm patterns in Lindy Hop. This course focuses on 6-count patterns. You can take our 6 and 8 count Lindy Hop beginner courses in any order, or take both in the same session of courses.
Once you have taken at least one 6-count course and at least one 8-count course, you can take our Intermediate 1 courses
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
Studio
Use Bloor St. entrance towards west side of building
Trinity-St. Paul’s United Church and Centre for Faith, Justice and the Arts
427 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1X7
SCHEDULE
June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10, 17
Wednesdays (Seven weeks)
9:00pm – 9:55pm
6h 25m of classes in total
PRICE
Prices are per person per course. HST included.
$20 AT DOOR
$15 AT DOOR
This course is drop-in friendly. Come to any class you like. $20 cash at the door for one class, $15 for full-time students.
*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.
Seven week series
Vaccination proof NOT required. Masks optional.
PREREQUISITE
NO PARTNER REQUIRED.
No prior experience is needed, absolute beginners are welcome!
No prior experience is needed, no partner needed. Absolute beginners are welcome.
TEACHERS
DETAILS
Learn Lindy Hop, the joyful classic Swing Dance done all around the world!
8-count and 6-count are the two main rhythm patterns in Lindy Hop. This course focuses on 8-count patterns. You can take our 8 and 6 count Lindy Hop beginner courses in any order, or take both in the same session of courses.
Once you have taken at least one 8-count course and at least one 6-count course, you can take our Intermediate 1 courses
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
Top Floor
Use Bloor St. entrance towards west side of building
Dovercourt House
805 Dovercourt Road, Toronto, ON M6H 2X4
SCHEDULE
June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 4, 11, 18
Thursdays (Seven weeks)
7:00pm – 8:15pm
8¾ hours of classes in total
PRICE
Prices are per person per course. HST included.
*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.
Seven week series
Vaccination proof NOT required. Masks optional.
PREREQUISITE
NO PARTNER REQUIRED.
No prior experience is needed, absolute beginners are welcome!
You have completed at least two Lindy Hop beginner courses, at least one emphasizing 8-count and one emphasizing 6-count. You are familiar with the fundamentals of Lindy Hop, and can do basic 6 & 8 count moves.
TEACHERS
DETAILS
Lindy Hop Intermediate 1B – Vocabulary & Technique
Swing Toronto offers three Lindy Hop Intermediate 1 courses, which you can take in any order you like:
– 1A, Musicality & Improvisation
– 1B, Vocabulary & Technique
– 1C, Fast & Slow (“Lindy Hop For Any Occasion”)
These three courses are designed to help you refine your technique, expand your vocabulary of shapes, and introduce elements of musicality and solo movement. Taking the same course more than once, perhaps with different teachers, can be helpful and fun.
After you have completed all three intermediate 1 courses, you can take our Intermediate 2 courses, which are in selected topics.
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
Top Floor
Use Bloor St. entrance towards west side of building
Dovercourt House
805 Dovercourt Road, Toronto, ON M6H 2X4
SCHEDULE
June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 4, 11, 18
Thursdays (Seven weeks)
8:20pm – 9:35pm
8¾ of classes in total
PRICE
Prices are per person per course. HST included.
*Swing Toronto partners with Stripe for payment processing.
SWING TORONTO NEWSLETTER
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Drop-in Friendly!
Seven week series
Vaccination proof NOT required. Masks optional.
This course is drop-in friendly. Come to any class you like. $20 cash at the door for one class, $15 for full-time students.
PREREQUISITE
NO PARTNER REQUIRED.
Already being able to do partner dancing of some kind (Swing or otherwise). No partner needed. Drop-in friendly.
TEACHERS
DETAILS
Learn how to dance to Slow Swing music. Depending on the night it could be Slow Balboa, Slow Swing, or Slow Shag. Each night will introduce a new independent topic. We will include tips and drills with an aim to create a more enjoyable and confident dance partnership at slow tempos (80-120 bpm). Drop in when you can, or take the whole 7 week course.
COURSE SCHEDULE – DIFFERENT TOPIC EACH WEEK
June 5 – Slow Balboa: deconstructing the basic | June 12 Laminu: moving every which way | June 19 Slow Swing: Doing Swing basics in Slow Mo |
| June 26 Lazy Assed Collegiate Shag | Smooth Stepping, some basic moves and shapes | July 3 Slow Balboa: promenade plus…. | July 10 Laminu. Box step and pivots | July 17 Slow Swing: Sendout and turns
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
Studio
Use Bloor St. entrance towards west side of building
Trinity-St. Paul’s United Church and Centre for Faith, Justice and the Arts
427 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1X7
SCHEDULE
June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10, 17
Wednesdays (Seven weeks)
8:00pm – 8:55pm
6h 25m of classes in total
PRICE
Prices are per person per course. HST included.
$20 AT DOOR
This course is drop-in friendly. Come to any class you like. $20 cash at the door for one class, $15 for full-time students.
*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.
Seven week series
Vaccination proof NOT required. Masks optional.
PREREQUISITE
NO PARTNER REQUIRED.
Being able to already do partner dancing of some kind (swing or otherwise) is recommended. No need to bring your dance partner. Drop-in friendly.
TEACHERS
DETAILS
Learn or refine your Balboa basics. Each class starts with a review of the 2 basic footwork patterns, after which there is a different topic for each class. Classes include tips on comfort, rhythm, musicality and flow.
COURSE SCHEDULE – DIFFERENT TOPIC EACH WEEK
June 5: Come around | June 12: Lollies | June 19: Crab walks | June 26: Out and Ins | July 3: Promenade and Pivots | July 10: Quicks and slows | July 17: Paddles
Take the whole course, or drop in when you can.
Intermediate and advanced level Balboa students are welcome to taxi at no charge.
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
Studio
Use Bloor St. entrance towards west side of building
Trinity-St. Paul’s United Church and Centre for Faith, Justice and the Arts
427 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1X7
SCHEDULE
June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10, 17
Wednesdays (Seven weeks)
7:00pm – 7:55pm
6h 25m of classes in total
PRICE
Prices are per person per course. HST included.
$60 AT DOOR
$50 AT DOOR
*Swing Toronto partners with Stripe for payment processing.
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