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Summer School Series 2026
Summer School Series 2026
CALL OUT FOR LEADERS! More leaders are needed for this course. Registration remains open for everyone.
Seven week series
PREREQUISITE
NO PARTNER REQUIRED.
No prior experience is needed, absolute beginners are welcome!
No prior experience or partner needed. Absolute beginners are welcome.
1/2 price for those who have taken this course with us before in the same role (rounded up to nearest multiple of $5).
Drop-in friendly for the first class, and after the first class for those who took the previous class. And also for those who have taken this course with us before in the same role.
TEACHERS
DETAILS
Learn Lindy Hop, the joyful classic Swing Dance, created by Afro-American dancers in Harlem, New York in the 1920s and 30s, and done all around the world today!
Come join us and find out why we are so excited to share this dance with you!
In this course you will mostly learn 6-count Lindy Hop. 6-count and 8-count patterns are the main rhythm patterns in Lindy Hop. We also do other rhythm patterns all the time. It is all Lindy Hop.
You can take our two Lindy Hop beginners courses (one focuses on 8-count, the other on 6-count), in either order, or in the same session of courses.
We strongly encourage you to take each or our beginner courses more than once, for more thorough learning, to expand your repertoire, and for fun. It will never be exactly the same course, especially if the teachers are different. It is also 1/2 price (rounded to a multiple of $5) when you take the same course again in the same role.
Once you have done our 6-count and 8-count Lindy Hop beginner courses at least once each, you can take our intermediate 1 courses.
PERK: Everyone who takes a weeknight course with us in this session gets free admission to Saturday Night Swing on September 5th, 2026!
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
Chapel
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 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19, 26, September 2, 2026
Wednesdays (Seven weeks)
7:00pm – 7:55pm
8:00pm – 9:25pm
9h 55m of learning in total
PRICE
Prices are per person per course. HST included.
CALL OUT FOR LEADERS! More leaders are needed for this course. Registration remains open for everyone.
*Swing Toronto partners with Stripe for payment processing.
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PAY AT DOOR, CASH ONLY
PAY AT DOOR, CASH ONLY
PAY AT DOOR, CASH ONLY
Summer School Series 2026
CALL OUT FOR LEADERS! More leaders are needed for this course. Registration remains open for everyone.
Seven week series
PREREQUISITE
NO PARTNER REQUIRED.
No prior experience is needed, absolute beginners are welcome!
No prior experience or partner needed. Absolute beginners are welcome.
1/2 price for those who have taken this course with us before in the same role (rounded up to nearest multiple of $5).
Drop-in friendly for the first class, and after the first class for those who took the previous class. And also for those who have taken this course with us before in the same role.
TEACHERS
DETAILS
Learn Lindy Hop, the joyful classic Swing Dance, created by Afro-American dancers in Harlem, New York in the 1920s and 30s, and done all around the world today!
Come join us and find out why we are so excited to share this dance with you!
In this course you will mostly learn 8-count Lindy Hop. 6-count and 8-count patterns are the main rhythm patterns in Lindy Hop. We also do other rhythm patterns all the time. It is all Lindy Hop.
You can take our two Lindy Hop beginners courses (one focuses on 8-count, the other on 6-count), in either order, or in the same session of courses.
We strongly encourage you to take each or our beginner courses more than once, for more thorough learning, to expand your repertoire, and for fun. It will never be exactly the same course, especially if the teachers are different. It is also 1/2 price (rounded to a multiple of $5) when you take the same course again in the same role.
Once you have done our 6-count and 8-count Lindy Hop beginner courses at least once each, you can take our intermediate 1 courses.
PERK: Everyone who takes a weeknight course with us in this session gets free admission to Saturday Night Swing on September 5th, 2026!
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 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20, 27, September 3, 2026
Thursdays (Seven weeks)
7:00pm – 7:55pm
7:00pm – 8:30pm
10½ hours of learning in total
PRICE
Prices are per person per course. HST included.
CALL OUT FOR LEADERS! More leaders are needed for this course. Registration remains open for everyone.
*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.
PAY AT DOOR, CASH ONLY
PAY AT DOOR, CASH ONLY
PAY AT DOOR, CASH ONLY
Summer School Series 2026
CALL OUT FOR LEADERS! More leaders are needed for this course. Registration remains open for everyone.
Seven week series
PREREQUISITE
NO PARTNER REQUIRED.
No prior experience is needed, absolute beginners are welcome!
1/2 price if you’ve taken this course with us before in the same role (rounded to a multiple of $5).
Drop-in friendly if you’ve taken this course with us before in the same role; OR for the first class if you meet the prerequisite, and for subsequent classes if you take the previous class.
1/2 price for those who have taken this course with us before in the same role (rounded up to nearest multiple of $5).
Drop-in friendly for the first class, and after the first class for those who took the previous class. And also for those who have taken this course with us before in the same role.
TEACHERS
DETAILS
Lindy Hop Intermediate 1A – Musicality & Improvisation
Swing Toronto offers two Lindy Hop Intermediate 1 courses, and also a partner Charleston course, which you can take in any order you like:
– 1A, Musicality & Improvisation
– 1B, Vocabulary & Technique
These three courses (Lindy Intermediate 1A and 1B, and the Charleston course) are designed to help you refine your technique, expand your vocabulary of shapes, and introduce elements of musicality and solo movement. Once you have taken all three of these courses you can take our Intermediate 2 courses and workshops.
We strongly encourage you to take our courses more than once, to learn more, to practice and to refresh. When you do so again in the same role, you get a big discount on the price. And it is never exactly the same course twice.
PERK: Everyone who takes a weeknight course with us in this session gets FREE admission to Saturday Night Swing on September 5th, 2026.
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 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19, 26, September 2, 2026
Wednesdays (Seven weeks)
7:00pm – 7:55pm
8:30pm – 9:55pm
9h 55m of learning in total
PRICE
Prices are per person per course. HST included.
CALL OUT FOR LEADERS! More leaders are needed for this course. Registration remains open for everyone.
*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.
PAY AT DOOR, CASH ONLY
PAY AT DOOR, CASH ONLY
PAY AT DOOR, CASH ONLY
Summer School Series 2026
CALL OUT FOR LEADERS! More leaders are needed for this course. Registration remains open for everyone.
Seven week series
PREREQUISITE
NO PARTNER REQUIRED.
No prior experience is needed, absolute beginners are welcome!
No experience or partner required. Absolute beginners welcome. Drop- in friendly for the first 2 classes, and after that if you know some Balboa Basics. 1/3 off the price if you’ve taken Balboa Basics at least twice before in the same role (rounded to a multiple of $5).
TEACHERS
DETAILS
Learn the basics of Balboa Swing Dancing!
Learn or improve the foundational Balboa moves including the two Basics (Uphold and Downhold), Out and Ins, The Come Around, Lollies, Promenade, Toss-out, Swivels, Paddles and Scoots and some variations. We will focus on clear leading and responsive following, a comfortable hold, maintaining flow and momentum and tips on being encouraging and playful. There will be plenty of drill and some friendly experienced assistants helping you progress more quickly.
Balboa is one of the classic Swing partner dances known for its smoothness, close embrace, rotational energy and intricate footwork. It is often danced to faster tempos. It is sometimes called the “dancer’s dance”.
Come and join the growing numbers of Toronto dancers who are adding Balboa to their dance repertoire.
Special deal: ⅓ off the price (rounded to a multiple of $5), if you’ve taken Balboa Basics with us at least twice before in the same role.
The Balboa Basics course is different each time.
PERK: Everyone who takes a weeknight course with us in this session gets free admission to Saturday Night Swing on September 5th, 2026!
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 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19, 26, September 2, 2026
Wednesdays (Seven weeks)
7:00pm – 7:55pm
7:00pm – 8:25pm
9h 55m of learning in total
PRICE
Prices are per person per course. HST included.
CALL OUT FOR LEADERS! More leaders are needed for this course. Registration remains open for everyone.
*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.
PAY AT DOOR, CASH ONLY
PAY AT DOOR, CASH ONLY
PAY AT DOOR, CASH ONLY
PAY AT DOOR, CASH ONLY