Seven week series
Vaccination proof NOT required. Masks optional.
PREREQUISITE
NO PARTNER REQUIRED.
No prior experience is needed, absolute beginners are welcome, there is no need to bring your own dance partners.
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
Hurndale Room
Enter the church from the doors on Jackman Avenue
Eastminster United Church
310 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1N6
SCHEDULE
April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 27, June 3
Mondays (Seven weeks)
7:00pm – 8:25pm
9h 55m of classes in total
PRICE
Prices are per person per course. HST included.
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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, absolute beginners are welcome, there is no need to bring your own dance partners.
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.
You can take these courses in either order, or take both 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.
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 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28
Tuesdays (Seven weeks)
7:30pm – 8:45pm
8¾ hours of classes in total
PRICE
Prices are per person per course. HST included.
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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, absolute beginners are welcome, there is no need to bring your own dance partners.
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, 8-count and 6-count. These are the two main rhythm patterns in Lindy Hop.
You can take these courses in either order, or you could take both in the same session. 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.
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
April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Thursdays (Seven weeks)
7:55pm – 8:55pm
7.0 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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Seven week series
Vaccination proof NOT required. Masks optional.
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.
TEACHERS
DETAILS
Lindy Hop Intermediate1A Course (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, 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
Hurndale Room
Enter the church from the doors on Jackman Avenue
Eastminster United Church
310 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1N6
SCHEDULE
April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 27, June 3
Mondays (Seven weeks)
8:30pm – 9:55pm
9h 55m 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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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 1C – Fast & Slow (“Lindy Hop For Any Occasion”)
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
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
February 27, March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9
Tuesdays (Seven weeks)
6:20pm – 7:20pm
7.0 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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Seven week series
Vaccination proof NOT required. Masks optional.
PREREQUISITE
NO PARTNER REQUIRED.
No prior experience is needed, absolute beginners are welcome!
You have taken all three of Swing Toronto’s intermediate 1 courses at least once, or the equivalent.
TEACHERS
DETAILS
We are delighted to present a course on dancing Lindy Hop slower!
This seven week course explores what happens with our dancing and energy as the tempo goes down. We will touch on triple steps technique, work on our turns and spins, and blend Blues elements into our slow dancing.
And remember – dancing Lindy Hop slower is more difficult than dancing it faster!
Students are invited to arrive early at 6:35pm, and practice for five minutes before class starts at 6:40pm
Lindy Hop Intermediate 2 is in select topics chosen by the teachers, with a different topic each time.
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
April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Thursdays (Seven weeks)
6:40pm – 7:50pm
8h 10m of classes in total
PRICE
Prices are per person per course. HST included.
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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 required. Absolute beginners are welcome. There is no need to bring your own dance partners. Drop in friendly.
TEACHERS
DETAILS
Learn Balboa, one of the classic partnered Swing Dances! It is 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.”
Join the wave of Toronto dancers who are adding Balboa to their dance repertoire!
In this course you will learn or improve the foundational Balboa moves including the 2 Basics, Out and Ins, Lollies, Crab Walks, Scootches, the Come Around the Toss-out.
The course emphasizes proper technique (comfortable hold, proper frame, matching tone, clear leading, relaxed following, complete weight transfer, and maintaining the rhythm, flow and momentum). There will be plenty of time allotted to drill, and some friendly experienced assistants helping you progress more quickly.
This course is suitable for both absolute beginners, and Balboa dancers who wish to practice and improve their Balboa.
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
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 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Wednesdays (Seven weeks)
8:00pm – 9:00pm
7.0 hours of classes in total
PRICE
Prices are per person per course. HST included.
$55 AT DOOR
$45 AT DOOR
$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.
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Seven week series
Vaccination proof NOT required. Masks optional.
PREREQUISITE
NO PARTNER REQUIRED.
You’ve been learning Bal for at least 3 months (2+ sessions of our Beginner/Intro courses) or have equivalent workshop experience. You have familiarity with all the basic Pure Bal and Bal Swing shapes and connections. These include: Uphold basic, Downhold basic, Scoots, Paddles, Come Around, Out and Ins, Lollies, Swivels, and Toss Outs. Ideally you have practiced or gone social dancing a bit to start to really ingrain those movements!
TEACHERS
DETAILS
In this course you’ll work on building vocabulary that augments or changes your basic balboa shapes, with a focus on good technique and having fun with your partner. We will work on refining your connection dynamics and introducing flow and bi-directional partner communication into our dancing.
This is one of four distinct Intermediate Balboa courses that can be taken in any order. Completion of all 4 courses or equivalent experience is a prerequisite for moving into the Intermediate-Advanced/Advanced Balboa class.
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 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Wednesdays (Seven weeks)
7:00pm – 7:55pm
6h 25m of classes in total
PRICE
Prices are per person per course. HST included.
$55 AT DOOR
$45 AT DOOR
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Seven week series
Vaccination proof NOT required. Masks optional.
PREREQUISITE
NO PARTNER REQUIRED.
You’ve been dancing Bal for more than 1 year, taking regular classes and going to workshops. You know all the basics and also some variations. You are able to dance with partners who have less experience than you while having fun, and comfortable dances. You’re comfortable dancing up to 180BPM.
PERK for students in this course: You can take Val & John’s Balboa Intermediate course in this session for half price, cash at the door.
TEACHERS
DETAILS
In this class you’ll work on technique, connection dynamics, flow, musicality, and partner communication.
PERK for students in this course: You can take Val & John’s Balboa Intermediate course in this session for half price, cash at the door.
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 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Wednesdays (Seven weeks)
8:00pm – 8:55pm
6h 25m 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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Seven week series
This course is drop-in friendly! If you have already done some Collegiate Shag, feel free to come to any class as a drop-in. Drop-in rate is $20 per class, $15 for full-time students.
Vaccination proof NOT required. Masks optional.
PREREQUISITE
NO PARTNER REQUIRED.
No prior experience is needed, absolute beginners are welcome!
You already do partner dancing of some kind, OR, you practice the footwork in the “Basic Collegiate Shag Footwork” video from 0:00 to 2:30 (the video is linked in this posting). Drop in friendly.
TEACHERS
DETAILS
Learn Collegiate Shag, a playful, up tempo classic Swing dance that has a growing following in Toronto! By the end of the course, you’ll be able to dance Collegiate Shag socially in all 3 basic positions, sprinkling in a variety of moves such as turns, hops, and kicks. Intermediate dancers can focus on improving their technique and combining new moves in new ways.
NOTE: We’ll be teaching NEW MOVES from the previous 7-week series, so there will be new material to learn for returning students!
50% OFF for returning students who have taken a Collegiate Shag course with us before.
Feel confident from the start by practicing the footwork in the “Basic Collegiate Shag Footwork” video we have linked to, from 0:00 to 2:30.
Collegiate Shag originated within the African American community of the Carolinas in the 1920s and then spread across the United States in the late 1920s and the 1930s. It is done around the world today.
Intermediate level Collegiate Shag dancers, who have taken at least one 6 or 7 week Collegiate Shag beginner course or 2 workshops, and can dance it socially, can take advantage of the 1/2 price deal (see prices).
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 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Wednesdays (Seven weeks)
9:00pm – 9:55pm
6h 25m of classes in total
PRICE
Prices are per person per course. HST included.
$55 AT DOOR
$45 AT DOOR
$20 AT DOOR
$15 AT DOOR
This course is drop-in friendly! If you have already done some Collegiate Shag, feel free to come to any class as a drop-in. Drop-in rate is $20 per class, $15 for full-time students.
*Swing Toronto partners with Stripe for payment processing.
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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. Absolute beginners are welcome. Also suited for Lindy Hop dancers interested in adapting their skills to Rock ‘n’ Roll music. There is no need to bring your own dance partners.
TEACHERS
DETAILS
Learn to swing dance to the high energy, toe tappin’ tunes from the 1950s with Swing Toronto! We hope to see ya later….. alligator!
Note: This is not a repeat of the previous session. Students who have only taken this class once are encouraged to return and learn more basic moves! Join us for this fun course.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Perk!
Members of this course are invited to attend an optional weekly practice from 10pm -10:40pm following class. Instructors will be playing music for general practice. This is a great opportunity to put what you learned to work with your fellow students, and to meet dancers from the Tuesday Rock ‘n’ Roll PLUS class.
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
April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Thursdays (Seven weeks)
9:00pm – 10:00pm
7.0 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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Seven week series
Vaccination proof NOT required. Masks optional.
PREREQUISITE
NO PARTNER REQUIRED.
No prior experience is needed, absolute beginners are welcome!
You have taken at least one of Swing Toronto’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Beginner Courses. OR have equivalent experience, and the permission of instructor Vicky Yeung
TEACHERS
DETAILS
In this course we will build on the material covered in the beginner Rock ‘n’ Roll Swing courses, and delve into more challenging dance concepts and techniques. Join us and take your Rock ‘n’ Roll dancing to the next level!
PERKS for Rock ‘n’ Roll students in this course:
You may take the Thursday Rock ‘n’ Roll beginner course starting April 18 for $20.
You may attend the Thursday practice after that class from 10:05pm to 10:40pm free of 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
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 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28
Tuesdays (Seven weeks)
8:50pm – 9:55pm
7h 35m 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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