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DANCES
Beginner class included!
Note: There is NO Saturday Night Swing on December 23, 2023.
6:15pm – 10:30pm
Dovercourt House
6:15pm – 10:30pm
La Plaza @ Dovercourt House
6:15pm – 10:30pm
St. Barnabas
6:15pm – 10:30pm
La Plaza @ Dovercourt House
6:15pm – 10:30pm
Dovercourt House
6:00pm – 10:30pm
La Plaza @ Dovercourt House
Beginner
11:00am – 1:00pm
Part II: Sunday, May 5
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Dovercourt House
Josephine Baker Moves
3:30pm – 5:30pm
Dovercourt House
(Seven weeks)
(Seven weeks)
(Seven weeks)
11:00am – 1:00pm
Part II: Sunday, May 5, 2024
1:00pm – 3:00pm
4.0 hours of classes in total over two days
Vaccination proof NOT required. Masks optional.
PREREQUISITE
NOTE: You need to bring your own dance partner.
No prior experience is needed, absolute beginners are welcome. (If you only come to the Sunday portion you need to have already completed at least one Collegiate Shag course, but if possible please come both days.)
TEACHERS
DETAILS
You will learn the basics of Collegiate Shag, a very fun partnered Swing dance from the 1930s. You will learn its basic concepts, rhythms, footwork variations, connections, closed and open position variations, transitions and a break. You will practice individually and with a partner, and develop a strong connection to the music and your own body. You will also learn some of the history of the dance.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! This workshop is part of the Gabs Novellino Workshop Weekend. Gabriela “Gabs” Novellino is a special guest instructor from Brazil and one of the organizational leaders and instructors for swing dance in South America.
Want to learn more about this special workshop weekend? Click HERE!
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
2nd Floor
Enter the Upper Hall from Hampton Avenue, just south of Danforth.
Dovercourt House
805 Dovercourt Road, Toronto, ON M6H 2X4
SCHEDULE
4.0 hours of classes in total over two days
Part I: Saturday, May 4, 2024
11:00am – 1:00pm
Part II: Sunday, May 5, 2024
1:00pm – 3:00pm
PRICE
Prices are per person. HST included.
A la carte
Regular
($70.80 + $9.20 HST)
Full-time students + ID
($48.67 + $6.33 HST)
Saturday-Sunday Package
Includes all Saturday and Sunday workshops, and Saturday dance party.
Regular
($110.62 + $14.38 HST)
Full-time students + ID
($70.80 + $9.20 HST)
Full Event Package
Includes EVERYTHING! All workshops & Saturday dance party!
Regular
($141.59 + $18.41 HST)
Full-time students + ID
($88.50 + $11.50 HST)
*Swing Toronto partners with Stripe for payment processing.
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3:30pm – 5:30pm
2.0 hours of learning
Vaccination proof NOT required. Masks optional.
PREREQUISITE
NOTE: You need to bring your own dance partner.
For multiple levels of dancer, who have at a bare minimum taken Saturday’s Move Your Spirit workshop or equivalent.
Note: This workshop is not just for women, it is also for men and all genders. There isn’t really anything female-only to Josephine’s moves. Like great male dancers, such as Frankie Manning & Leon James, she is and can be an inspiration and model for everyone.
TEACHERS
DETAILS
Josephine Baker, the great and iconic 1920s dancer and superstar, was an international sensation. In this workshop, you will learn her story, some of her iconic dance moves, her dance style and unique characteristics, and a fun routine to practice what you’ve learned.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! This workshop is part of the Gabs Novellino Workshop Weekend. Gabriela “Gabs” Novellino is a special guest instructor from Brazil and one of the organizational leaders and instructors for swing dance in South America.
Want to learn more about this special workshop weekend? Click HERE!
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
2nd Floor
Enter the Upper Hall from Hampton Avenue, just south of Danforth.
Dovercourt House
805 Dovercourt Road, Toronto, ON M6H 2X4
SCHEDULE
2.0 hours of learning
Sunday, May 5, 2024
3:30pm – 5:30pm
PRICE
Prices are per person. HST included.
A la carte
Regular
($35.40 + $4.60 HST)
Full-time students + ID
($22.12 + $2.88 HST)
Saturday-Sunday Package
Includes all Saturday and Sunday workshops, and Saturday dance party.
Regular
($110.62 + $14.38 HST)
Full-time students + ID
($70.80 + $9.20 HST)
Full Event Package
Includes EVERYTHING! All workshops & Saturday dance party!
Regular
($141.59 + $18.41 HST)
Full-time students + ID
($88.50 + $11.50 HST)
*Swing Toronto partners with Stripe for payment processing.
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DJ’d music during band breaks.
Vaccination proof NOT required. Masks optional.
VENUE
2nd Floor
Enter the Upper Hall from Hampton Avenue, just south of Danforth.
Dovercourt House
805 Dovercourt Rd, Toronto, ON M6H 2X4
SCHEDULE
Saturday, May 11, 2024
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!
Toby and his band are back again!
Toby Hughes – Tenor Sax
Tyler Norton – Trombone
Jordan Klapman – Piano
Gram Whitty – bass
Adam Warner – drums
DJ’d music during band breaks.
with the Drew Jurecka Jazz Manouche Ensemble
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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INFO
***If you are seeking instructors for larger events such as corporate functions, weddings, themed parties, etc. then please refer to Our Services.
Interested in Private Lessons?
We often receive requests for private and semi-private lessons. Please provide us with as much details as possible and we will do our best to match you with an instructor. Please note that despite our best efforts, an instructor match is not guaranteed.
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