Lindy Hop Summer School!
Lindy Hop Beginner Course
Lindy Hop Intermediate Course
Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest updates.
Lindy Hop Beginner Courses
Lindy Hop Intermediate Level 1 Courses
Lindy Hop Intermediate Level 2 Course
Balboa Beginner Course
Slow Balboa Beginner Course
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
No prior experience is needed, absolute beginners are welcome!
We encourage everyone to take at least one 6-count beginner course and at least one 8-count beginner course.
There are two main rhythm patterns in Lindy Hop, both integral parts of the dance, 6-count and 8-count. The July/August course focuses on 8-count. The June/July courses focused on 6-count. The course is five weeks long with a one hour class each week.
Runs on Wednesdays from July 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17.
We strongly recommend pairing up with another person to ensure lead-follow balance. If you seek a partner, post that at the Facebook event invite. You could also try posting at the Toronto Find a Dance Partner Facebook page, or email us at simon at swingtoronto dot com.
Lindy Hop is the classic joyful dance of the Swing Era, and the most popular swing dance in Toronto and around the world today! For more about this fun and popular swing dance, please see the History page.
Taught by Swing Toronto teachers on a rotating weekly basis, including:
Aleksandr Valuiskikh & Dina Waluyo and Catherine Carriere & Mark Winward
Studio (with air conditioning!), Trinity-St Paul’s Center
427 Bloor Street West, Toronto, just west of Spadina.
Click here for more details.
Wednesdays July 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17
Time: 7:00pm to 8:00pm
$65 per course (5 classes)
$55 for full-time students with ID
1. As noted above, we strongly recommend registering with a partner.
2. Please register by sending an email to register at swingtoronto dot com with your name and/or your partner's name, and what you're registering for.
3. PAY AT THE DOOR
Please subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest updates.
8:30 pm to 9:30 pm
You have been doing Lindy Hop for a while now, are comfortable doing Swing Outs, and do both 8-count and 6-count patterns. At a bare minimum you have taken both our 6-count and our 8-count beginner courses, or the equivalent of that. We encourage you to take several beginner courses and several workshops, with different teachers, before taking this workshop.
The course is five weeks long with a one hour class each week. Runs on Wednesdays July 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17.
We strongly recommend pairing up with another person to ensure lead-follow balance. If you seek a partner, post that at the Facebook event invite. You could also try posting at the Toronto Find a Dance Partner Facebook page, or email us at simon at swingtoronto dot com.
Lindy Hop is the classic joyful dance of the Swing Era, and the most popular swing dance in Toronto and around the world today! For more about this fun and popular swing dance, please see the History page.
Taught by Swing Toronto teachers on a rotating weekly basis, including:
Aleksandr Valuiskikh & Dina Waluyo and Catherine Carriere & Mark Winward
Studio (with air conditioning!), Trinity-St Paul’s Center
427 Bloor Street West, Toronto, just west of Spadina.
Click here for more details.
Wednesdays July 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17
Time: 8:30pm to 9:30pm
$65 per course (5 classes)
$55 for full-time students with ID
1. As noted above, we strongly recommend registering with a partner.
2. Please register by sending an email to register at swingtoronto dot com with your name and/or your partner's name, and what you're registering for.
3. PAY AT THE DOOR
Please subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest updates.
7:00 pm to 8:10 pm
No prior experience is needed, absolute beginners are welcome!
We encourage everyone to take at least one 6-count beginner course and at least one 8-count beginner course.
One Lindy Hop Beginner Level Course each evening! There are two main rhythm patterns in Lindy Hop, both integral parts of the dance, 6-count and 8-count. The June/July courses focus on 6-count. The May courses focused on 8-count. The course is five weeks long with a one hour class each week for each track.
Starts the week of June 13!
Monday track runs from June 13 to July 11.
Tuesday track runs from June 14 to July 12.
Thursday track runs from June 16 to July 14.
Lindy Hop is the classic joyful dance of the Swing Era, and the most popular swing dance in Toronto and around the world today! For more about this fun and popular swing dance, please see the History page.
Monday Teachers: Brady Lang & Alex Focken
Tuesday Teachers: Aleksandr Valuiskikh & Dina Waluyo
Thursday Teachers: Catherine Carriere & Mark Winward
Monday Venue
875 Bloor Street West, 2nd Floor (very close to Ossington subway stop). Note that this is an air-conditioned space!
Tuesday Venue
Trinity-St Paul’s Center, 427 Bloor Street West, Toronto, just west of Spadina. In the large dance hall (aka “the gym”). Click here for more details.
Thursday Venue
Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, a 2-minute walk west from Chester subway stop. In the Chapel. Click here for more details.
Please click here to read COVID rules in effect.
Rules subject to change.
Partner required. You must team up and register with one other person for this course. If you seek a partner, post that at the Facebook event invite. You could also try posting at the Toronto Find a Dance Partner Facebook page, or email us at simon at swingtoronto dot com.
Monday Track: June 13, 20, 27, July 4, 11
Tuesday Track: June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12
Thursday Track: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14
Time (all tracks): 7:00pm to 8:10pm
7:00pm to 7:10pm: Covid protocols and practice time with your partner.
7:00 PM - 7:10 PM
Covid protocols and practice time with your partner
7:10 PM - 8:10 PM
Beginner Class
$65 per course (5 classes)
$55 for full-time students with ID
1. As noted above, you must register with a partner.
2. Make sure to check your inbox (or spam folder) for payment information.
3. Your registration is not complete until payment is received.
Please subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest updates.
8:30 pm to 9:40 pm
You have been doing Lindy Hop for a while now, are comfortable doing Swing Outs, and do both 8-count and 6-count patterns. At a bare minimum you have taken both our 6-count and our 8-count beginner courses, or the equivalent of that. We encourage you to take several beginner courses and several workshops, with different teachers, before taking Lindy Hop Intermediate Level One.
The course is five weeks long with a one hour class each week for each track.
Starts the week of June 13!
Monday track runs from June 13, 20, 27, July 4, 11.
Thursday track runs from June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14.
Monday Teachers: Brady Lang & Alex Focken
Thursday Teachers: Catherine Carriere & Mark Winward
Monday Venue
875 Bloor Street West, 2nd Floor (very close to Ossington subway stop). Note that this is an air-conditioned space!
Thursday Venue
The Chapel at Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Avenue, Toronto. A two minute walk from the Chester subway stop. Enter the church from front door on The Danforth, and go up the stairs. Click here for more details.
Please click here to read COVID rules in effect.
Rules subject to change.
Partner required. You must team up and register with one other person for this course. If you seek a partner, post that at the Facebook event invite. You could also try posting at the Toronto Find a Dance Partner Facebook page, or email us at simon at swingtoronto dot com.
Monday Track: June 13, 20, 27, July 4, 11.
Thursday Track: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14.
Time (all tracks): 8:30pm to 9:40pm
8:30pm to 8:40pm: Covid protocols and practice time with your partner.
8:30 PM - 8:40 PM
Covid protocols and practice time with your partner
8:40 PM - 9:40 PM
Intermediate Level 1 Class
$65 per course (5 classes)
$55 for full-time students with ID
1. As noted above, you must register with a partner.
2. Make sure to check your inbox (or spam folder) for payment information.
3. Your registration is not complete until payment is received.
Please subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest updates.
8:30 pm to 9:40 pm
You have at a bare minimum taken our Lindy Hop Intermediate Level One course, plus several Lindy Hop workshops, and preferably at least two Lindy Hop Intermediate Level One Courses with different teachers, or the equivalent of that. And you have regularly attended Lindy Hop dances for months, or have regularly practiced Lindy Hop for months with someone who is at the least at an intermediate level. And you can comfortably do partnered Charleston.
The course is five weeks long with a one hour class each week.
Starts the week of June 13! Runs from June 14 to July 12.
Trinity-St Paul’s Center, 427 Bloor Street West, Toronto, just west of Spadina. In the large dance hall (aka “the gym”). Click here for more details.
Please click here to read COVID rules in effect.
Rules subject to change.
Partner required. You must team up and register with one other person for this course. If you seek a partner, post that at the Facebook event invite. You could also try posting at the Toronto Find a Dance Partner Facebook page, or email us at simon at swingtoronto dot com.
Tuesdays: June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12
Time: 8:30pm to 9:40pm
8:30pm to 8:40pm: Covid protocols and practice time with your partner
8:30 PM - 8:40 PM
Covid protocols and practice time with your partner
8:40 PM - 9:40 PM
Intermediate Level 2 Class
$65 per course (5 classes)
$55 for full-time students with ID
1. As noted above, you must register with a partner.
2. Make sure to check your inbox (or spam folder) for payment information.
3. Your registration is not complete until payment is received.
Please subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest updates.
7:15pm to 8:15pm
No prior prior experience is needed. Absolute beginners are welcome.
The course is five weeks long with a one hour class each week.
Starts the third week of June. Runs from June 15 to July 13.
Learn sound basics, connection and flow.
Balboa is a classic Swing Dance from the Swing Era, and is done all around the world today. It is sometimes done in crowded spaces, and often to fast music.
Trinity-St Paul’s Center, 427 Bloor Street West, Toronto, just west of Spadina. In the Studio, next to the large dance hall. Note that this is an air-conditioned space. Click here for more details.
For this course, masks and partner rotation are optional. Vaccination status will NOT be checked (masks must be worn in hallways and common areas). If you opt to change partners during class rotation that may help you learn better and faster.
Wednesdays: June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13
Time: 7:15pm to 8:15pm
$65 per course (5 classes)
$55 for full-time students with ID
Partner required. You must team up and register with one other person for this course. If you seek a partner, post that at the Facebook event invite. You could also try posting at the Toronto Find a Dance Partner Facebook page, or email us at simon at swingtoronto dot com.
1. As noted above, you must register with a partner.
2. Make sure to check your inbox (or spam folder) for payment information.
3. Your registration is not complete until payment is received.
Please subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest updates.
8:30pm to 9:30pm
No prior prior experience is needed. Absolute beginners are welcome.
The course is five weeks long with a one hour class each week.
Starts the third week of June. Runs from June 15 to July 13.
Slow Balboa is a smooth graceful dance, perfect for slow swing tempos. It is an old dance which has been revived by a new generation of dancers.
Charlie & Gabrielle - Slow Bal at the Drom
Slow Balboa Finals - Great Lakes Balboa Escape 2019
The history of Slow Bal - An interview with Mickey Fortanasce
B&B2017 : Andreas & Olga Slow Bal Social
Trinity-St Paul’s Center, 427 Bloor Street West, Toronto, just west of Spadina. In the Studio, next to the large dance hall. Note that this is an air-conditioned space. Click here for more details.
For this course, masks and partner rotation are optional. Vaccination status will NOT be checked (masks must be worn in hallways and common areas). If you opt to change partners during class rotation that may help you learn better and faster.
Wednesdays: June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13
Time: 8:30pm to 9:30pm
$65 per course (5 classes)
$55 for full-time students with ID
Partner required. You must team up and register with one other person for this course. If you seek a partner, post that at the Facebook event invite. You could also try posting at the Toronto Find a Dance Partner Facebook page, or email us at simon at swingtoronto dot com.
1. As noted above, you must register with a partner.
2. Make sure to check your inbox (or spam folder) for payment information.
3. Your registration is not complete until payment is received.
Please subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest updates.