Thursday, December 18, 2025
6:30pm – 10:30pm
Swing Toronto presents a Yule/Holiday Swing Dance Social.
DJ Vicky Yeung during band breaks.
DJs Catherine Carriere and more TBA
Vaccination proof NOT required. Masks optional.
VENUE
Top Floor
Use entrance, down the steps, on the north side of the main landing.
Dovercourt House
805 Dovercourt Road, Toronto, ON M6H 2X4
SCHEDULE
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Traditional Waltz Beginner Lessson
Teachers: Catherine Carriere, Simon Threlkeld, TBA, TBA
6:30pm – 7:00pm
Lindy Hop Beginner Lesson
Teachers: Catherine Carriere
Teachers: Catherine Carriere, Simon Threlkeld, TBA, TBA
7:00pm – 7:30pm
Partner Charleston Beginner Lesson
Teachers: Catherine Carriere
Teachers: Catherine Carriere, Simon Threlkeld, TBA, TBA
7:30pm – 8:00pm
Balboa Beginner Lesson
Teachers: Catherine Carriere
Teachers: Catherine Carriere, Simon Threlkeld, TBA, TBA
8:00pm – 8:30pm
Swing Dance Holiday Social
8:30pm – 10:30pm
DETAILS
Come, chill & dance to music that you can Blues, Slow Bal, or Slow Swing to (or any other dance that makes you happy!).
Calling all Swing Toronto students!
Swing Toronto presents a Yule/Holiday Swing Dance Social. Four 30 minute beginner friendly dance lessons followed by a swing dance social.
This is especially for Swing Toronto students. Everyone else is also very much welcome and invited.
Holiday themed attire is encouraged but optional.
PRICE
Same prices online and at door.
Prices are per person. HST included.
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See the Rockabilly Jive Bootcamp listing under WORKSHOPS
1/2 price admission if you completed a Swing Toronto weeknight course ending in December 2025 (pay cash at door)
DJ Eric Zhang music during band breaks.
Vaccination proof NOT required. Masks optional.
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
Saturday, December 20, 2025
Lindy Hop Beginner Lesson
Teachers: TBA
Lesson included with admission.
6:15pm – 7:15pm
Swing Dance Party
7:30pm – 10:30pm
DETAILS
Absolute beginners are welcome!
ft. Fat Quarter
Fat Quarter is back to play their carefully curated book of swingin’ tunes!
with the Drew Jurecka Jazz Manouche Ensemble
DJ Eric Zhang music during band breaks.
PRICE
Same prices online and at door. Lessons included.
Prices are per person. HST included.
1/2 price admission if you completed a Swing Toronto weeknight course ending in December 2025 (pay cash at door)
*Swing Toronto partners with Stripe for payment processing.
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DJ Catherine Carriere during band breaks.
Vaccination proof NOT required. Masks optional.
VENUE
St. Wenceslaus Hall
Go through the gate to the parking lot on the south side of the church.
St. Wenceslaus Parish
496 Gladstone Avenue, Toronto, ON M6H 3H9
SCHEDULE
Saturday, December 27, 2025
Lindy Hop Beginner Lesson
Teachers: TBA
Lesson included with admission.
6:15pm – 7:15pm
Swing Dance Party
7:30pm – 10:30pm
DETAILS
Absolute beginners are welcome!
ft. John Collin Jazz Band
We have John and his band back for their sophomore performance with Swing Toronto!
with the Drew Jurecka Jazz Manouche Ensemble
DJ Catherine Carriere during band breaks.
PRICE
Same prices online and at door. Lessons included.
Prices are per person. HST included.
*Swing Toronto partners with Stripe for payment processing.
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DJ’d music during band breaks and after party.
Vaccination proof NOT required. Masks optional.
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
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Dance Lesson(s), Topic(s) tba
Teacher(s): TBA
Lesson included with admission.
1:00pm – 1:30pm
Lindy Hop Beginner Lesson
Teacher(s): TBA
Lesson included with admission.
1:30pm – 2:30pm
Dance Party
2:45pm – 6:30pm
DETAILS
ft. The Sonny Balcones
The Sonny Balcones are kicking off another New Year again with Swing Toronto!
New Years Dance Swing Party & Beginner Lessons!
Come out and celebrate the New Year.
Bringing snacks to share is welcome, and also totally optional.
Learn Lindy Hop, the joyful classic swing dance done all around the world. Stay for New Years Day Party.
Band 2:45pm to 6pm, three sets. DJ after 6pm and on the band’s breaks.
with the Drew Jurecka Jazz Manouche Ensemble
DJ’d music during band breaks and after party.
PRICE
Same prices online and at door. Lessons included.
Prices are per person. HST included.
*Swing Toronto partners with Stripe for payment processing.
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DANCE
DJ’d music during band breaks.
Vaccination proof NOT required. Masks optional.
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
Saturday, January 3, 2026
Lindy Hop Beginner Lesson
Teachers: TBA
Lesson included with admission.
6:15pm – 7:15pm
Swing Dance Party
7:30pm – 10:30pm
DETAILS
Absolute beginners are welcome!
ft. Gabriel Kerekes and the All Angels Jazz Band
We are starting the new year with welcoming Gabriel Kerekes back to playing for Swing Toronto! It’s been awhile, and we are looking forward to hearing Gabriel’s band!
with the Drew Jurecka Jazz Manouche Ensemble
DJ’d music during band breaks.
PRICE
Same prices online and at door. Lessons included.
Prices are per person. HST included.
*Swing Toronto partners with Stripe for payment processing.
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DANCE
DJ’d music during band breaks.
Vaccination proof NOT required. Masks optional.
VENUE
TOP FLOOR
Enter the Upper Hall from Hampton Avenue, just south of Danforth.
Dovercourt House
805 Dovercourt Road, Toronto, ON M6H 2X4
SCHEDULE
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Lindy Hop Beginner Lesson
Teachers: TBA
Lesson included with admission.
6:15pm – 7:15pm
Swing Dance Party
7:30pm – 10:30pm
DETAILS
Absolute beginners are welcome!
We are happy to have Continenza Jazz back for the New Year!
DJ’d music during band breaks.
PRICE
Same prices online and at door. Lessons included.
Prices are per person. HST included.
*Swing Toronto partners with Stripe for payment processing.
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DANCE
DJ’d music during band breaks.
Vaccination proof NOT required. Masks optional.
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
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Lindy Hop Beginner Lesson
Teachers: TBA
Lesson included with admission.
6:15pm – 7:15pm
Swing Dance Party
7:30pm – 10:30pm
DETAILS
Absolute beginners are welcome!
ft. Karina Muhir Swing Band
We are happy to have Karina and her band back to play for us early in the New Year!
with the Drew Jurecka Jazz Manouche Ensemble
DJ’d music during band breaks.
PRICE
Same prices online and at door. Lessons included.
Prices are per person. HST included.
*Swing Toronto partners with Stripe for payment processing.
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DJ Simon Threlkeld during band breaks.
Vaccination proof NOT required. Masks optional.
VENUE
La Plaza Basement Lounge
Use entrance, down the steps, on the north side of the main landing.
Dovercourt House
805 Dovercourt Road, Toronto, ON M6H 2X4
SCHEDULE
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Swing Dance Beginner Lesson
Teachers: Simon Threlkeld
6:15pm – 7:25pm
Dance Party
7:30pm – 10:30pm
DETAILS
Come, chill & dance to music that you can Blues, Slow Bal, or Slow Swing to (or any other dance that makes you happy!).
We are delighted to have Nicholas Campbell and The Metre Cheaters, with Jeanne Truax (keys, vocals), for our Tiki/Hawaii/Beach Dance Party!
Hawaiian, Tiki and Beach themed attire is encouraged, but also entirely optional.
La Plaza has a full bar, including excellent Tiki Cocktails, a large dance floor (for a bar), and good eats at reasonable prices.
Great music for swing dancing! Including for Lindy Hop, Collegiate Shag, Rockabilly Jive, East Coast Swing and more. Doing Lindy Hop to Rockabilly and Rock ‘n Roll music is different from doing it to the classic swing music it was created with.
Band plays til 10pm, two long sets. DJ’d music on band break and til 10:30pm.
Take the beginner Swing Dance lesson and stay for the Dance!
DJ Simon Threlkeld during band breaks.
PRICE
Same prices online and at door.
Prices are per person. HST included.
*Swing Toronto partners with Stripe for payment processing.
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See the Rockabilly Jive Bootcamp listing under WORKSHOPS
DANCE
DJ’d music during band breaks.
Vaccination proof NOT required. Masks optional.
VENUE
TOP FLOOR
Go through the gate to the parking lot on the south side of the church.
Dovercourt House
805 Dovercourt Road, Toronto, ON M6H 2X4
SCHEDULE
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Lindy Hop Beginner Lesson
Teachers: TBA
Lesson included with admission.
6:15pm – 7:15pm
Swing Dance Party
7:30pm – 10:30pm
DETAILS
Absolute beginners are welcome!
ft. The Ben Harvey Combo
with the Drew Jurecka Jazz Manouche Ensemble
DJ’d music during band breaks.
PRICE
Same prices online and at door. Lessons included.
Prices are per person. HST included.
*Swing Toronto partners with Stripe for payment processing.
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