The Rock

Saturday, July 27, 2024
6:15pm – 10:30pm

Tak Arikushi Quintet
Saturday Night Swing
We’ve got Tak back again for more awesome American jazz songbook tunes and jazz manouche!
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Please note that ALL Saturday Night Swing dance parties in July & August (July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31) will be held at St. Barnabas.

Saturday, July 27, 2024
6:15pm – 10:30pm

DANCE

Saturday Night Swing
ft. Tak Arikushi Quintet

DJ Zac Saunders during band breaks.

Vaccination proof NOT required. Masks optional.

Please note that ALL Saturday Night Swing dance parties in July & August (July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31) will be held at St. Barnabas.

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, July 27, 2024

Lindy Hop Beginner Lesson

Teachers: Charlie Foster & partner

Lesson included with admission.

6:15pm – 7:15pm

Swing Dance Party

7:30pm – 10:30pm

DETAILS

We are selling bottled water for $1 at the door!

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.
Absolute beginners are welcome!

We’ve got Tak back again for more awesome American jazz songbook tunes and jazz manouche!

Joining Tak:
Taylor Maslin – clarinet
Max Simpson – bass
Jared Higgins – guitar
TBD – violin

with the Drew Jurecka Jazz Manouche Ensemble

DJ Zac Saunders during band breaks.

PRICE

Same prices online and at door. Lessons included.

Prices are per person. HST included.

$20
($17.70 + $2.30 HST)
$15 full-time students with ID
($13.27 + $1.73 HST)

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Please note that ALL Saturday Night Swing dance parties in July & August (July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31) will be held at St. Barnabas.

Saturday, August 3, 2024
6:15pm – 10:30pm

DANCE

Saturday Night Swing
CANCELLED
ft. band TBA

DJ’d music during band breaks.

Vaccination proof NOT required. Masks optional.

Please note that ALL Saturday Night Swing dance parties in July & August (July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31) will be held at St. Barnabas.

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, August 3, 2024

Lindy Hop Beginner Lesson

Teachers: TBA

Lesson included with admission.

6:15pm – 7:15pm

Swing Dance Party

7:30pm – 10:30pm

DETAILS

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.
Absolute beginners are welcome!

Due to required venue maintenance, this dance is cancelled. See you at the next Saturday Night Swing!

Band TBA

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.

$20
($17.70 + $2.30 HST)
$15 full-time students with ID
($13.27 + $1.73 HST)

*Swing Toronto partners with Stripe for payment processing.

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Please note that ALL Saturday Night Swing dance parties in July & August (July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31) will be held at St. Barnabas.

Saturday, August 10, 2024
6:15pm – 10:30pm

DANCE

Saturday Night Swing
ft. Taylor Maslin Band

DJ Dreamliner during band breaks.

Vaccination proof NOT required. Masks optional.

Please note that ALL Saturday Night Swing dance parties in July & August (July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31) will be held at St. Barnabas.

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, August 10, 2024

Lindy Hop Beginner Lesson

Teachers: TBA

Lesson included with admission.

6:15pm – 7:15pm

Swing Dance Party

7:30pm – 10:30pm

DETAILS

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.
Absolute beginners are welcome!

Taylor and his band return to play their toe-tapping interpretations of American Songbook and Swing-Era standards.

with the Drew Jurecka Jazz Manouche Ensemble

DJ Dreamliner during band breaks.

PRICE

Same prices online and at door. Lessons included.

Prices are per person. HST included.

$20
($17.70 + $2.30 HST)
$15 full-time students with ID
($13.27 + $1.73 HST)

*Swing Toronto partners with Stripe for payment processing.

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Sunday, August 11, 2024
6:15pm – 10:30pm

DANCE

Sunday Night Blues & Slow Swing
ft. Heather Luckhart Blues Band

DJ’d music during band breaks.

Vaccination proof NOT required. Masks optional.

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, August 11, 2024

Blues Dance Beginner Lesson

Teachers: TBA

6:15pm – 7:30pm

Dance Party

7:30pm – 10:30pm

No prior experience needed, absolute beginners are welcome, there is no need to bring your own dance partners.

Come, chill & dance to music that you can Blues, Slow Bal, or Slow Swing to (or any other dance that makes you happy!).

Come to a Blues & Slow Swing Dance Party ft the wonderful Heather Luckhart Blues Band!

Band plays three sets.

Blues Dancing goes back over 100 years, comes from African-American culture, and is done all around the world.

La Plaza is a fully licensed bar & cocktail lounge with excellent eats run by friends of Swing Toronto This live band dance party is part of the Sunday Night Live Band Series presented by Swing Toronto at La Plaza.

DJ’d music during band breaks.

PRICE

Same prices online and at door.

Prices are per person. HST included.

Regular admission including lesson: $20, Regular admission dance only: $15
F/T student including lesson: $15, F/T student dance only: $10

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Please note that ALL Saturday Night Swing dance parties in July & August (July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31) will be held at St. Barnabas.

Saturday, August 17, 2024
6:15pm – 10:30pm

DANCE

Saturday Night Swing
ft. Paul Callander Quintet!

DJ Zac Saunders during band breaks.

Vaccination proof NOT required. Masks optional.

Please note that ALL Saturday Night Swing dance parties in July & August (July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31) will be held at St. Barnabas.

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, August 17, 2024

Lindy Hop Beginner Lesson

Teachers: TBA

Lesson included with admission.

6:15pm – 7:15pm

Swing Dance Party

7:30pm – 10:30pm

DETAILS

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.
Absolute beginners are welcome!

Paul has played often for dancers in our scene, but this will be the first time he’s bringing a band to Saturday Night Swing! We are excited to have Paul and his band play for us!

Influenced by pioneers like Louis Armstrong, Johnny Hartman, Ella Fitzgerald and Clifford Brown, Paul has crafted a unique sound that captivates audiences. As a trumpeter, vocalist, bandleader, and composer, he’s become a prominent figure in Toronto’s vibrant music scene. Regularly gracing renowned Toronto venues such as the Rex, Drom Taberna, and Annette Studio, Paul has become a sought-after performer, leaving an indelible mark with his unforgettable live shows.

with the Drew Jurecka Jazz Manouche Ensemble

DJ Zac Saunders during band breaks.

PRICE

Same prices online and at door. Lessons included.

Prices are per person. HST included.

$20
($17.70 + $2.30 HST)
$15 full-time students with ID
($13.27 + $1.73 HST)

*Swing Toronto partners with Stripe for payment processing.

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***NEW! ***

Sunday, August 18, 2024
6:15pm – 10:30pm

DANCE

Rockabilly Sunday Night
ft. Betty Mae and The Strays

DJ’d music during band breaks.

Vaccination proof NOT required. Masks optional.

La Plaza Basement Lounge

Use entrance, down the steps, on the north side of the main landing.

Dovercourt House
805 Dovercourt Rd, Toronto, ON M6H 2X4

SCHEDULE

Sunday, August 18, 2024

Rock ‘n’ Roll Beginner Dance Lesson

Teachers TBA

Lesson included with admission.

6:15pm – 7:15pm

Rockabilly Dance Party

7:30pm – 10:30pm

No prior experience needed, absolute beginners are welcome, there is no need to bring your own dance partners.

Betty Mae and The Strays play Rockabilly, Rock ‘n’ Roll, R & B and Roots music. We are very happy they are back at La Plaza again!

La Plaza is the new bar and cocktail lounge at Dovercourt House run by friends of Swing Toronto. Great vibe, spacious good dance floor, good eats.

This is part of the Live Band Sunday Night Dance Series presented by Swing Toronto at La Plaza.

DJ’d music during band breaks.

with the Drew Jurecka Jazz Manouche Ensemble

PRICE

Same prices online and at door.

Prices are per person. HST included.

Regular admission including lesson: $20, Regular admission dance only: $15
F/T student including lesson: $15, F/T student dance only: $10
($17.70 + $2.30 HST)
$10 Dance only, pay at door
($13.27 + $1.73 HST)

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Please note that ALL Saturday Night Swing dance parties in July & August (July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31) will be held at St. Barnabas.

Saturday, August 24, 2024
6:15pm – 10:30pm

DANCE

Saturday Night Swing
ft. The Savoy Band

DJ Dreamliner during band breaks.

Vaccination proof NOT required. Masks optional.

Please note that ALL Saturday Night Swing dance parties in July & August (July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31) will be held at St. Barnabas.

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, August 24, 2024

Lindy Hop Beginner Lesson

Teachers: TBA

Lesson included with admission.

6:15pm – 7:15pm

Swing Dance Party

7:30pm – 10:30pm

DETAILS

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.
Absolute beginners are welcome!

The Savoy Band, one of our favourite local bands, is back!

with the Drew Jurecka Jazz Manouche Ensemble

DJ Dreamliner during band breaks.

PRICE

Same prices online and at door. Lessons included.

Prices are per person. HST included.

$20
($17.70 + $2.30 HST)
$15 full-time students with ID
($13.27 + $1.73 HST)

*Swing Toronto partners with Stripe for payment processing.

SWING TORONTO NEWSLETTER

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Please note that ALL Saturday Night Swing dance parties in July & August (July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31) will be held at St. Barnabas.

Saturday, August 31, 2024
6:15pm – 10:30pm

DANCE

Saturday Night Swing
ft. JQ Jazz Quintet

DJ Zac Saunders during band breaks.

Vaccination proof NOT required. Masks optional.

Please note that ALL Saturday Night Swing dance parties in July & August (July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31) will be held at St. Barnabas.

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, August 31, 2024

Lindy Hop Beginner Lesson

Teachers: TBA

Lesson included with admission.

6:15pm – 7:15pm

Swing Dance Party

7:30pm – 10:30pm

DETAILS

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.
Absolute beginners are welcome!

ft. JQ Jazz Quintet
Jacqueline Chia is bringing her band back for some more Great American Songbook favourites!

with the Drew Jurecka Jazz Manouche Ensemble

DJ Zac Saunders during band breaks.

PRICE

Same prices online and at door. Lessons included.

Prices are per person. HST included.

$20
($17.70 + $2.30 HST)
$15 full-time students with ID
($13.27 + $1.73 HST)

*Swing Toronto partners with Stripe for payment processing.

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