Spring Series 2026
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Spring Series 2026
CALL OUT FOR LEADERS! More leaders are needed for this course. Registration remains open for everyone.
Six week series
There is no class on May 18, 2026 (Victoria Day)
PREREQUISITE
NO PARTNER REQUIRED.
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 those who have taken this course before in the same role, for the first class, and after the first class for those who took the previous classes in the course.
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 1/2 price admission to Saturday Night Swing on May 30th, after the last week of classes. Consider it your graduation party.
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
Jackman Room
Enter the church from the doors on Jackman Avenue
Eastminster United Church
310 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1N6
SCHEDULE
April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 25, 2026
There is no class on May 18, 2026 (Victoria Day)
Mondays (Six weeks)
7:00pm – 8:25pm
8½ hrs 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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Spring 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 those who have taken this course before in the same role, for the first class, and after the first class for those who took the previous classes in the course.
TEACHERS
DETAILS
Learn Lindy Hop, the joyful classic Swing Dance, created by Afro-America dancers in Harlem, New York in the 1920s and 30s. Hugely popular in the Swing Era, 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. 8-count and 6-count patterns are the main rhythm patterns in Lindy Hop. We also do other rhythm patterns all the time. When dancing we often do 6-count, 8-count and other rhythm patterns in the same song, it is all Lindy Hop.
You can take our two Lindy Hop beginners courses (one focuses on 6-count, the other on 8-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 1/2 price admission to Saturday Night Live Band Swing on May 30th, 2026. Consider it your graduation party!
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
April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27, 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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Spring Series 2026
CALL OUT FOR LEADERS! More leaders are needed for this course. Registration remains open for everyone.
Six week series
There is no class on May 18, 2026 (Victoria Day)
PREREQUISITE
NO PARTNER REQUIRED.
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.
1/2 price if you’ve taken this course with us before in the same role (rounded up 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.
TEACHERS
DETAILS
Lindy Hop Intermediate 1B – Vocabulary & Technique
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.
Taking the same intermediate 1 courses more than once, perhaps with different teachers, is strongly encouraged to help you learn more thoroughly. Different teachers teach these courses differently, and even the same teachers do not teach them exactly the same every time.
It is 1/2 price when you take the same intermediate 1 course with us again in the same role (rounded up to the nearest multiple of $5).
Perk: Everyone who takes a weeknight course with us in this session gets 1/2 price admission to Saturday Night Swing on May 30th. Consider it your graduation party!
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
Jackman Room
Enter the church from the doors on Jackman Avenue
Eastminster United Church
310 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1N6
SCHEDULE
April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 25, 2026
There is no class on May 18, 2026 (Victoria Day)
Mondays (Six weeks)
8:30pm – 9:55pm
8½ hrs 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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Spring 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!
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.
1/2 price if you’ve taken this course with us before in the same role (rounded up 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.
TEACHERS
DETAILS
Lindy Hop Intermediate 1A – Musicality and 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.
Perk: Everyone who takes a weeknight course with us in this session gets 1/2 price admission to Saturday Night Swing on May 30th, 2026. Consider it your graduation party!
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
April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2026
Tuesdays (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.
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Spring 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!
Must be comfortable with Pure Balboa moves, plus the Toss Out, Swivels, Out and Ins, Lollies, Pivots and getting in and out of the Promenade.
Please talk to and get approval from one of the four teachers before you register.
TEACHERS
DETAILS
Balboa Intermediate Plus – The Social Balboa Dancer Edition
This Intermdiate Plus Social Bal Dancer Course will focus on a different classic move each week. We will clean it up, make it more comfortable and enjoyable for your partner and introduce some variations.
Tentative Schedule (subject to change):
April 15 Philipp and Gabrielle – Pure Bal and counterbody
April 22 Philipp and Alice – Lollies
April 29 Philipp and Gabrielle – Out and Ins
May 6 Gabrielle and Alice – Swivels
May 13 Charlie and Gabrielle – Serpentine and Grapevine
May 20 Gabrielle and Alice – Toss Out and Pivot walks
May 27 Charlie and Alice – Send out.
For a video of your four teachers doing Bal at Saturday Night Swing, see the facebook event at the above facebook icon.
Perk: All students taking a course in this session are invited to the Saturday May 30th Saturday Night Swing at 1/2 price. Consider it your graduation party.
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
April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27, 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.
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Spring 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.
Drop-in friendly. Each class is different. Some prior dance experience is helpful for dropping in after the first class or two.
TEACHERS
DETAILS
Learn Solo Vernacular Jazz! It is very much part of Swing Dancing.
Note that this course is not a repeat of the previous Solo Vernacular Jazz Course with Alice & Philipp. It is a new course with mostly different material.
– Learn fundamental solo jazz moves that are part of Lindy Hop.
– Explore how to use them as variations in partner dancing (for both leads & follows).
– Discover rhythmical variations that make even simple steps exciting.
– Practice improvisation techniques to gain freedom and flow.
– Put it all together with fun short combos of moves.
Solo jazz is both a dance on its own and a tool to improve your Lindy Hop. Whether you want to practice without a partner, explore your own style, or learn what to do when you’re given freedom on the dance floor, this class is for you!
Come as you are – let’s move, groove, and play with jazz, together!
Perk: Everyone taking a course in the April May courses session gets 1/2 price admission to Satuurday Night Swing on May 30th, 2026. Consider it your graduation party.
Perk: Everyone taking a course in the April May courses session gets 1/2 price admission to Satuurday Night Swing on May 30th, 2026. Consider it your graduation party.
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
April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2026
Tuesdays (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.
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PAY AT DOOR, CASH ONLY
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Spring 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.
Drop-in friendly for the first two classes, and after that for everyone with some Collegiate Shag experience.
TEACHERS
DETAILS
Learn Collegiate Shag, a fun, forgiving and energetic partnered swing dance that is experiencing an enthusiastic revival! We will start with the basic footwork, classic positions and patterns. We will cover many of the most popular classic moves. If you’ve already done Collegiate Shag and are interested in learning or refreshing your skills and building on what you know, please join the fun!
Perk: Everyone taking a course in this session is invited to the May 30th Saturday Night Swing at half price. Consider it your graduation party.
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 / Fireside Room
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
April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2026
Thursdays (Seven weeks)
7:00pm – 7:55pm
April 16, 2026 in Studio
7:00pm – 7:55pm
7:00pm – 7:55pm
April 23, 2026 in Studio
7:00pm – 7:55pm
7:00pm – 7:55pm
April 30, 2026 in Fireside Room
7:00pm – 7:55pm
7:00pm – 8:25pm
May 7, 2026 in Studio
7:00pm – 7:55pm
7:00pm – 8:25pm
May 14, 2026 in Studio
7:00pm – 7:55pm
7:00pm – 8:25pm
May 21, 2026 in Studio
7:00pm – 7:55pm
7:00pm – 8:25pm
May 28, 2026 in Studio
7:00pm – 7:55pm
7:00pm – 8:25pm
8h 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
PAY AT DOOR, CASH ONLY