Toronto Dance ™
Quality Dance Lessons for Beginners
www.torontodance.ca

Toronto's largest privately-run Latin and Ballroom Dance School!
(based on the number of group class students per week)
Canada's largest student outings for Ballroom and Latin!
Toronto's largest Wedding Dance Choreography School!

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The Summer Ballroom and Latin group classes starts June 2011. The schedule is now posted. Register quickly for these highly popular ballroom classes!
Only $14/h-$15/h including tax! Classes are SOLD OUT 2-3 weeks before they start!
Click on the link below.
for Toronto Ballroom Lessons/Classes.

Click Below for Group Classes

For details on start dates, locations, prices, registration, etc, click on the links below:

click: - Cha Cha, Jive, Rumba, Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango

May 27

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Summer 2011 Jun-Jul Classes
Class Descriptions
Class Locations and Directions
Cancellation Policy
Wedding Dance Choreography Lessons
Toronto Traffic
Practice Sessions recommended by Toronto Dance
Class Registration

Toronto Dance Classes Summer 2011

Toronto Dance runs dancing instruction class/classes in Latin-Ballroom, Salsa, Cardio Salsa, Hustle, Swing/Lindy-Hop, and Tap lesson/lessons in Toronto.

Classes for Jun-Jul 2011

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

It is highly recommended that you register by May 27 to avoid disappointment.

Some classes are full or getting filled.

Class Name	Day of Week Time	Start Date	Details
Latin-Ballroom
for a detailed description of each class
Latin-Ballroom level 1	Thu 8:00-9:00pm	Jun 9	for locations, prices, etc
Latin-Ballroom level 2	Thu 7:00-8:00pm	Jun 9	for locations, prices, etc
Latin-Ballroom level 3	(not offered this session)
Latin-Variations level 4	(not offered this session)

Registration Status: updated Jun 20
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:
- Thu 8:00pm: full
Latin-Ballroom level 2:
- Thu 7:00pm: 70% filled

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
Cardio Salsa
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 16-40 years old. We are aware there are always exceptions (eg, if you already have some prior dance experience).

Class Name	Description
Latin-Ballroom level 1	In this class, you will learn six dances: Latin: (International-style) Cha Cha, Rumba, Jive Ballroom: (American-style) Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango For each dance, you'll learn four to five figures, allowing you to navigate around the room comfortably by the time you've completed the class. At the end of nine weeks, you will attend a graduation dance at a real ballroom! People attending corporate parties and wedding receptions find this course quite helpful. This course is also good for couples preparing for their wedding (first) dance.
Latin-Ballroom level 2	Having mastered the figures in Level 1, you will learn more figures in this second level class. We introduce International-Style Waltz and Tango as well as introduce Quickstep and Samba. We'll incorporate more technique and styling as well. Once you've completed this class, you'll be quite comfortable dancing in ballrooms.
Latin-Ballroom level 3	Now that you're comfortable with the figures you learned from Levels 1 and 2, you're ready for a challenge! We'll introduce more advanced figures and before you know it, you'll be dancing like the pros.
Latin Variations (level 4)	In this class, we will concentrate the Latin dances such as Cha Cha, Jive and Rumba and show you interesting figures for each. We recommend this class for students who have completed Levels 2 or 3.
Ballroom Variations (level 5)	For students who have completed Levels 2 or 3, we offer this "strictly ballroom" class. We'll be teaching various figures in International-style Tango, Foxtrot and Viennese Waltz.
Latin-Ballroom level 6	This course is for students who have completed Levels 2 or 3 and Ballroom Variations. We will continue with more International-style Tango, Foxtrot, Waltz, Cha Cha and Rumba. There will be more emphasis on technique.
Latin-Ballroom level 7	This course is for students who have completed Level 6. There is more Cha Cha, Rumba, Waltz, Foxtrot, and Quickstep.
Latin-Ballroom level 8	This course is for students who have completed Level 7. We will concentrate on Waltz and Rumba, with the goal being able to perform these as a routine.
Latin-Ballroom level 9	This course is for students who have completed Level 7. We will concentrate on Quickstep and Cha Cha, with the goal being able to perform Cha Cha as a routine.
Latin-Ballroom Performance	This course is for students who have completed Level 7. We will concentrate on performing one dance and learning a routine and associated technique.

Cardio Salsa Fitness

Cardio Salsa Fitness is a dance class focused on salsa footwork, and energized by motivating music for a continuous hour! Gorete makes it surpisingly easy to follow with her clear cuing and consistent breakdown of choreography. The end result, lots of fun, a great workout and moves that you can easily take to the dance floor. NO PARTNER REQUIRED!

These classes are 1-hour per week for 8 weeks.

Class Name	Description
Cardio Salsa Beginner	This class combines salsa and fitness (no partners required!). You require a no salsa or other dance experience. The focus is on Salsa-on-1 "shines".
Cardio Salsa Intermediate	This class combines salsa and fitness (no partners required!). You require a little salsa or other dance experience. The focus is on Salsa-on-1 "shines".
Cardio Salsa Advanced	This class uses Salsa-on-2 "shines". You require Salsa-on-2 experience or have attended the Intermediate class.

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	This class is not offered Spring 2007. 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.

Swing, West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop

These classes are 1.25 hours per week for 8 weeks.

Class Name	Description
Swing/Lindy Hop Beginner 1	In this class, you will learn the basics of a form of Swing called Lindy Hop. No experience needed.
Swing/Lindy Hop Level 2	This class will build on all the fun and fabulous basics and includes another dance called Charleston.
Swing/Lindy Hop Level 3	This class is a continuation of Level 2. You will refine your technique and connection skills. Of course there will be more complicated dance patterns.
Swing/Lindy Hop Level 4	This class focuses on dancing at faster tempos, blues and shines.
Lindy Hop Level 5	You will learn at a fast pace along with syncopated patterns.

Unfortunately we do not offer West Coast Swing at this time. You might want to consider the Swing/Lindy Hop or Latin-Ballroom (which has Jive) classes as alternatives.

Tap Dance

These classes are 1-hour per week for 8 weeks.

Class Name	Description
Tap Dance Beginner 1	This is a basics.
Tap Dance Level 2	This is a continuation of Beginner 1.
Tap Dance Level 3	This is a continuation of Level 2.
Tap Dance Advanced	This is a continuation of Level 3.

Class/Lesson Locations and Directions

The Toronto Dance ™ school currently has several locations. Certain locations are used for certain classes. Please check the current Classes 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 office:
38 Elm St, Toronto, ON. M5G 2K5
- just for course payments
Toronto Dance AC:
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 TA:
Toronto Athletic Club (Bay & Wellington)
TD Waterhouse Tower, 79 Wellington St West, Toronto, ON. M5K 1J5
- group dance classes (Latin-Ballroom, Salsa-Nightclub)
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 EMU:
Eastminster United Church (Danforth & Chester) - not used during summer
310 Danforth Ave., Toronto, ON. M4K 1N6
- group dance classes (Latin-Ballroom) and private lessons
Toronto Dance BSE:
Body and Soul Eglinton (Eglinton & Avenue)
378 Eglinton Ave West, Toronto, ON. M5N 1A2
- group dance classes (Latin-Ballroom) and private lessons

Cancellation Refund Policy

Group Classes

For Latin-Ballroom, Cardio Salsa, Swing-Hustle and Salsa-Nightclub group classes, the cancellation policy is as such:

Prior to 2 weeks before your class starts, 100% credit minus $10 administrative fee per person.
Between 2 weeks and to the end of the second class, 50% credit (not refund) for the next session.
After the second class, no credit.

Any credited money is to be kept as a credit toward future classes (some exceptions may apply). The credit must be used the very next session (or 2 sessions later depending on situations).

Why is the policy so strict? First of all most dance studios never give a refund. Secondly all our classes get full 2-3 weeks before the start of class.

There are no refunds/credits for missed group classes or if you wish to drop out of a class.

Wedding Dance and Private Lessons

Wedding dance lessons are private lessons. Once you've booked a private lesson, you must cancel by 2:00pm two business days before your lesson to avoid a cancellation charge. For example, if you lesson is booked on Sat, you must cancel by Thurs 2pm. If you cancel after the time limit or don't show up, you must pay a $25 cancellation charge. Even if you booked a lesson for the next day, it is too late to cancel so you are obligated to show up or pay $25.

Because of this policy, you must pay an additional $25 that will be used as credit toward your next/final lesson. If you decide not to continue with additional lessons, that $25 will be returned to you.

A private lesson is for an individual or a couple to get dance instruction on a specific dance or dances. The have the flexibility of being booked whenever you are available (group classes are weekly at the same day and time). Semi-private means a small group but more than 2 people with the flexibility of private lessons.

Some people incorrectly spell wedding as weeding.

Toronto Traffic

Since many of our students travel from outside Toronto every week, click here to check for expressway and major route current conditions and closures before driving to your latin-ballroom, cardio salsa, salsa-nightclub, 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 May 15 7am to 4pm: Most of Yonge St, Lakeshore Blvd, and University Ave are closed for the Toronto Marathon.

Sat-Sun May 21-22: Gardiner Expressway is closed both directions between Humber and Carlaw for Spring maintenance.

Sun Jun 5 2am to 2pm: The entire DVP and Gardiner Expressway are closed both directions for "Ride For Heart".

Sat-Sun Jun 25-26: Gardiner Expressway is closed both directions between Humber and Carlaw for Summer maintenance.

Sat-Sun Sep 17-18: DVP is closed both directions between Hwy 401 and Gardiner Expressway for Fall maintenance.

Sun Sep 25 11:00am to 6:00pm: Queen's Park (University and College) will be closed due to the "Word on the Street". Click here for more info.

Sat-Sun Oct 1-2: Gardiner Expressway is closed both directions between Humber and Carlaw for Fall maintenance.

Sun Oct 2 8:00am to noon: University Ave from Queen St to Bloor St will be closed due to the "CIBC Run For The Cure" event.

Sun Oct 16 8:00am to ?: Major city roads closed for the Toronto Marathon. Click here for a route map.

Sun Nov 20 12:30pm to ?: There is a Santa Claus Parade running through downtown Toronto throughout the afternoon. 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.

Day of Week Time	Music Played	Location (click for details)	Start Date Duration	Cost incl GST	Notes
Thursday 7:30pm-11:00pm (3.5 hours)	Latin-Ballroom Merengue, Mambo	Yorkland 180 Yorkland Blvd. Sheppard and Hwy 404 area free? parking	continuous every Thu	$8/p	review 7:00-8:00pm Open to all levels
Friday 8:00pm-midnight (4 hours)	Latin-Ballroom Merengue, Mambo hot meal 10:00-10:30pm	Westway Club Kipling & QEW area	continuous every Fri	$15/p	Open to all levels
Saturday 8:00pm-midnight (4 hours)	Latin-Ballroom Merengue, Mambo lesson 8:00-9:00pm	Anna's Dance Centre Bloor & Bathurst area	continuous every Sat	$5/p	Open to all levels
Wednesday 9:15-10:00 (1.25 hours)	Lindy Hop	Mad For Dance Studio University & King area	continuous every Wed	free to Swing/Lindy Hop students	Open to all levels
Friday 8:00pm-midnight (4 hours)	Swing, West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Hustle	Lithuanian House 1573 Bloor St W Dundas West subway	continuous every other Fri	$6-$10/p	Open to all levels
Saturday 3:30pm-5:30pm (2 hours)	Salsa	Trinity-St.Paul's Church 427 Bloor St W Bloor & Spadina area	continuous every Sat	$4/p or by membership	Open to all levels
Saturday 5:30pm-7:30pm (2 hours)	Salsa			$3/p
Saturday 7:30pm-9:30pm (2 hours)	Salsa			$3/p
Wednesday 9:30pm-midnight (2.5 hours)	Salsa	Babalúu Nightclub 136 Yorkville Ave Bloor & Avenue Rd area	continuous every Wed	$2/p (coat check)	Open to all levels

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 3:30-9:30pm Salsa practice is run by students from various dance students. Click here to see more information about the practice.

Class/Lesson Registration

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

There are classes offered in (save $9/p by Mar 9)
For these classes, print the registration form (click on "register here" on the desired class). Payment is by cheque, cash, online. 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. Current students may pay at their respective classes. Do not fax your registration form.

Please read about the Cancellation Policy.

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

Click Below for Group Classes

For details on start dates, locations, prices, registration, etc, click on the links below:

click: - Cha Cha, Jive, Rumba, Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango

May 27

Click Above for Group Classes