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The Fall Latin-Ballroom group classes and Salsa group classes including a Salsa Singles class are now available for registration. Register quickly for these highly popular classes! Only $11/h-$13/h including tax! Classes have been SOLD OUT before they start for 3 years in a row. Click on the links below. for Toronto Ballroom Lessons/Classes.

The Fall Lindy Hop and Tap group classes are now available for registration. Click on the links below. or

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Fall 2006 Nov-Dec Classes
Fall 2006 Sep-Nov Classes
Class Descriptions
Class Locations and Directions
Cancellation Policy
Toronto Traffic
Practice Sessions recommended by Toronto Dance
Class Registration

Toronto Dance Classes Fall 2006

Classes for Nov-Dec 2006

Pre-registration is required due to the popularity of the classes. Call/email first to verify space availability. Print the registration form (click on "register here" on the desired class). Payment is by cheque, cash or email Interact. You may pay by mail or at the downtown or uptown offices (not at the dance locations - unless we are teaching a class at that day/time). If you wish to come to the office, please call/email to make an appointment. Do not fax your registration form.

There are classes offered in or

The next set of Latin-Ballroom or Salsa-Nightclub classes are offered starting mid-Jan with registrations starting Nov.

Classes for Sep-Nov 2006

Pre-registration and pre-payment are required due to the popularity of the classes.

There are classes offered in
For Latin-Ballroom lessons, print the registration form (click on "register here" on the desired class). Payment is by cheque, cash. You may pay by mail or at the downtown or uptown offices (not at the dance locations - unless we are teaching a class at that day/time). If you wish to come to the office, please call/email to make an appointment. Do not fax your registration form.

There are classes offered in Salsa-Nightclub.
For Salsa lessons, registration is done online and payment options are cash, cheque, email Interact, and Paypal.

There are classes offered in Lindy Hop and Tap starting the week of Sep 11.

See below for the class registration status.

Class Name	Day of Week Time	Start Date	Details
Latin-Ballroom
for a detailed description of each class
Latin-Ballroom level 1	Sun noon-1:00pm Sun 1:00-2:00pm Mon 8:00-9:00pm Wed 7:00-8:00pm	Sep 24 Sep 17 Sep 18 Sep 20	for locations, prices, etc
Latin-Ballroom level 2	Sun 2:00-3:00pm Mon 9:00-10:00pm Wed 8:00-9:00pm	Sep 17 Sep 18 Sep 20
Latin-Ballroom level 3	Sun 4:15-5:15pm	Sep 17
Latin Variations (level 4)	Sun 3:15-4:15pm	Sep 17
Salsa-Nightclub
for a detailed description of each class
Salsa-Nightclub level 1	Sun 4:15-5:15pm Mon 7:30-8:30pm Tue 8:00-9:00pm Wed 8:45-9:45pm Wed 8:15-9:15pm Fri 6:30-7:30pm	Sep 17 Sep 18 Sep 19 Sep 20 Oct 11 Sep 22	for locations, prices, etc
Salsa Singles level 1	Fri 8:30-9:30pm	Sep 22
Salsa-Nightclub level 2	Sun 3:00-4:00pm Mon 8:30-9:30pm Wed 7:40-8:40pm Wed 7:15-8:15pm	Sep 17 Sep 18 Sep 20 Oct 11
Salsa-Nightclub level 3	Sun 2:00-3:00pm Tue 9:00-10:00pm	Sep 17 Sep 19
Salsa-Nightclub level 4	Thu 8:45-9:45pm Fri 7:30-8:30pm	Sep 21 Sep 22
Salsa-Nightclub level 5	Thu 7:40-8:40pm	Sep 21
Salsa-Nightclub level 6	Tue 7:00-8:00pm	Sep 19
Salsa Casino Rueda	Mon 6:30-7:30pm	Sep 18
Salsa Ladies Styling	Wed 9:15-10:15pm	Oct 11
Swing: Lindy Hop
for a detailed description of each class
Lindy Hop Beginner 1	Tue 8:30-10:30pm Wed 6:00-7:00pm	Sep 12 Sep 13	for locations, prices, etc
Lindy Hop Beginner 2	Wed 7:30-8:45pm	Sep 13
Lindy Hop Beginner 3	Wed 6:00-7:15pm	Sep 13
Lindy Hop Intermediate	Wed 7:30-8:45pm	Sep 13
1920s Jazz	Thurs 6:00-7:00pm	Sep 14
Tap Dance
for a detailed description of each class
Tap Beginner 1	Mon 6:00-7:00pm	Sep 11	for locations, prices, etc
Tap Beginner 2	Mon 7:15-8:15pm	Sep 11
Tap Intermediate	Mon 8:30-9:30pm	Sep 11
Tap Advance	Thurs 7:15-8:15pm	Sep 14

Registration Status: Sep 22
If you wish to register for any full classes, you can contact us to be put on a waiting list in case of cancellations. For those who have promised to mailing in their forms and payments, if we don't receive it within a few days, you may not be able to get into the class!

• Latin-Ballroom level 1:
  • Sun noon: full
  • Sun 1:00pm: full
  • Mon: full
  • Wed: full
• Latin-Ballroom level 2+:
  • Sun level 2: 50% filled
  • Mon level 2: 40% filled
  • Wed level 2: full
  • Sun level 3: 80% filled - 1 extra woman and 2 couples needed (waiting list for single men)
  • Sun level 4: 75% filled - 1 extra woman needed (couples and men too)


• Salsa-Nightclub level 1:
  • Sun: full
  • Mon: full
  • Tue: full
  • Wed 8:15pm: full
  • Wed 8:45pm: full
  • Fri: full
  • Fri singles: full
• Salsa-Nightclub level 2:
  • Sun: full
  • Mon: 75% filled - 3 extra men and couples needed (waiting list for single women)
  • Wed 7:15pm: full
  • Wed 7:40pm: full
• Salsa-Nightclub level 3+:
  • Sun level 3: full
  • Tue level 3: full
  • Thur level 4: 80% filled - 3 extra women needed (waiting list for single men)
  • Fri level 4: 90% filled
  • Thur level 5: 60% filled - 3 extra women and couples needed (waiting list for single men)
  • Tue level 6: 60% filled - 3 extra women and couples needed (waiting list for single men)
  • Wed Ladies' Styling: 70% filled
  • Mon Casino Rueda: available - 3 extra men and couples needed (waiting list for single women)

Group and Private Class Information

Class/Course Descriptions

Our classes/lessons offer the best in beginner partner dancing with excellent instructors. The dance classes are at four locations in the downtown Toronto area and one location in the north end.

Click on the following links to jump directly to the various classes:

• Latin-Ballroom
• Salsa-Nightclub
• Swing, West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop
• Tap Dance
• Wedding Dance Lessons: preparation for your wedding dance
• Private Lessons: classes tailored to your specific needs

Latin-Ballroom

These classes are 1-hour per week for 9 weeks. Please be aware that our classes are fast-paced and is designed for people 20-40 years old. We are aware there are always exceptions (eg, if you already have some prior dance experience).

Salsa-Nightclub

These classes are 1-hour per week for 9 weeks. Please be aware that our classes are fast-paced and is designed for people 20-40 years old. We are aware there are always exceptions (eg, if you already have some prior dance experience).

Class Name	Description
Salsa-Nightclub level 1	In this class, you will learn three dances: Merengue (nightclub-style) - for 1.25 hours Bachata - for 1.25 hours Salsa (Salsa-on-1 style) - for 6.5 hours In this introductory course, we will teach you at least 10 figures in Salsa and four to five figures in each of Merengue and Bachata. By the end of the session, you'll be able to dance an entire Merengue, Bachata, and Salsa song!
Salsa level 1	This course is the same as Salsa-Nightclub level 1 except it is only 7 weeks and there is no Merengue or Bachata.
Salsa-Nightclub level 2	Building on the figures you learned from level 1, we will turn our attention to cross-body lead variations (with the woman traveling from one side to the other, passing on the man's left side). A few additional Bachata figures are also taught.
Salsa-Nightclub level 3	Now that you can dance the basic figures, we'll teach you traveling right-turn variations. We'll also introduce you to double spins--now you're having fun! A few additional Bachata figures are also taught.
Salsa-Nightclub level 4	You're set to learn some interesting combinations now that you've mastered the first three levels. These include S-turns, lasso, spider and more cross-body variations.
Salsa-Nightclub level 5	Ready for some sexy dancing? It's time to learn the Coca-Cola variations and check variations. Put it all together and soon enough, you'll be the star of the dance floor!
Salsa-Nightclub level 6	This advanced class will focus on a variety of turn patterns, dips, tricks, shines and styling techniques to enhance your dancing. There will be a focus on musicality and dancing the turn patterns “On 2”. To attend this class you must have completed level 5 or successfully pass an assessment.
Specialty Classes	Description
Salsa Leading-Following	The secret to smooth and sexy salsa dancing is learning to read your partner's signals. In this class, the man will learn how to give signals and the woman will learn how to follow them. You'll learn how, when, and why you give signals. You will also experience reversing roles for the basic steps so you understand leading and following better. We recommend that you complete Level 2 before enrolling in this class.
Salsa Ladies Styling	Hey Ladies! Here's a class just for you. Learn how to incorporate body waves, ripples and shimmies into your salsa dancing. Add some personality to your dancing while looking sexy and stylish. This class is suitable for those who have completed Level 2 Salsa.
Salsa Singles level 1	Mix and mingle with young single professionals from the ages of 20-35. You will learn the same things as in Salsa-Nightclub level 1 but the emphasis is on fun and rotating every few minutes.
Salsa Casino Rueda	Casino Rueda is a form of cuban salsa danced in a round circle with 2 or more couples exchanging partners where one person calls out the turn pattern names. Students must have completed level 2 to participate in this class. ttendance will be strict as any absences will affect the entire circle.
Salsa Performance for Volunteers	A performance class exclusive to our current Toronto Dance Salsa Volunteers. This 12-week class will focus on creating a choreographed 2.5-minute piece using all the turn patterns and shines learned in level 1-5 to be performed at a future salsa outing.

Swing, West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop

The classes we offer are:

• Lindy Hop Beginner 1: Basics
• Lindy Hop Beginner 2: includes Charleston and Blues
• Lindy Hop Beginner 3: continuation of level 2
• Lindy Hop Intermediate: continuation of level 3
• Lindy Hop Advance: continuation of Intermediate
• 20s Jazz and Charleston:

Tap Dance

The classes we offer are:

• Tap Dance Beginner 1: Basics
• Tap Dance Beginner 2: continuation of level 1
• Tap Dance Intermediate: continuation of level 2
• Tap Dance Advance: continuation of Intermediate

Class/Lesson Locations and Directions

The Toronto Dance ™ school currently has several locations. Certain locations are used for certain classes. Please check the current class schedule to determine which locations are used. Click on the respective locations to get directions and see pictures of the building and dance hall.

• Toronto Dance TAC:
  The Adelaide Club (Bay & Adelaide)
  1 First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON. M5X 1A9
  - group dance classes (Latin-Ballroom, Salsa-Nightclub) and private lessons
• Toronto Dance NRC:
  Northridge Club (Yonge & Finch)
  5650 Yonge St, Toronto, ON. M2N 4E9
  - group dance classes (Salsa-Nightclub only)
• Toronto Dance DBC:
  Danforth Baptist Church (Danforth & Chester)
  60 Bowden St., Toronto, ON. M4K 2X6
  - group dance classes (Latin-Ballroom only), private lessons, practices
• Toronto Dance EMUC:
  Eastminster United Church (Danforth & Chester) - not used during summer
  310 Danforth Ave., Toronto, ON. M4K 1N6
  - group dance classes (Latin-Ballroom, Salsa-Nightclub) and private lessons
• Toronto Dance MFDS:
  263 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, ON. M5H 1Y2
  Mad for Dance Studio (University & King)
  - group dance lessons (Lindy Hop and Tap only)

Toronto Traffic

Since many of our students travel from outside Toronto every week, click here to check for expressway and major route closures before driving to your salsa-nightclub, latin-ballroom, lindy hop, and tap dance class/lesson. Click here to check Toronto traffic cameras. Also listen to AM 680 on the radio. Click here to check a live Toronto traffic report.

Sun Sep 24: Lake Shore Blvd between Woodbine and Parkside for Waterfront Marathon.
Sun Sep 24 11:00am to 6:00pm: The roads around Queens Park are closed for the "Word On The Street" event.

Sun Oct 1 8:00am to noon: University Ave from Queen St to Bloor St will be closed due to the "CIBC Run For The Cure" event. Click here for a route map.

Sun Oct 15: Major city roads closed for the Toronto Marathon. Click here for a route map.

Fri Oct 20 11:00pm to Mon Oct 23 5:00am: Entire DVP for fall maintenance.

Fri Oct 27 11:00pm to Mon Oct 30 5:00am: Gardiner Expressway between Carlaw and Humber River for fall maintenance.

Sun Nov 19: There is a Santa Claus Parade running through downtown Toronto throughout the afternoon starting at 12:30pm. Click here for the parade route. Avoid driving and use the TTC!

Practice Sessions recommended by Toronto Dance

We are currently recommending the following practice sessions for Toronto Dance students. These are ideal for beginner dancers who have taken at least a few hours of dance classes. Please note, these are not lessons/classes but just a place to practice.

Go to practice what you have learned.

Toronto Dance, the organizers and the premise are not responsible for any loss or injury incurred during the practices.

The Sat 3:30-7:30pm Salsa practice is run by students from various dance students and is non-profit. The cost is determined by the cost of the room rental divided by the number of people in attendance that week. Click here to see more information about the non-profit event.

Contact us about other places for Latin-Ballroom practices.

Class/Lesson Registration

Registration and payment is required before attending the classes. You may also consider buying a gift certificate.

Those wishing to take 2 or more classes during the same term get additional discounts for certain classes:

• $9 discount for the second class (for new students only - current/past students already get a $9 discount) - discount only applies to 9-week Salsa-Nightclub 1 and Latin-Ballroom 1 classes
• Contact us if you are taking more classes

There are classes offered in
For Latin-Ballroom lessons, print the registration form (click on "register here" on the desired class). Payment is by cheque, cash. You may pay by mail or at the downtown or uptown offices (not at the dance locations - unless we are teaching a class at that day/time). If you wish to come to the office, please call/email to make an appointment. Do not fax your registration form.

There are classes offered in Lindy Hop and Tap starting the week of Sep 11.

Please read about the Cancellation Policy.

Click here for the registration forms. Call Toronto Dance at 416-598-4077 or if you are interested.