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As one of Toronto's top voted dance studios, we strive to offer the very best in adult, youth and teen dance class instruction in a friendly and welcoming environment. Dance is the fastest pathway to joy, so come here to leave your troubles on the dance floor.
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Ballroom and Latin
Dance Classes

We will be closed: Good Friday, Easter Sunday & Monday, March 29, 31 and April 1, 2024, Victoria Day Sunday, & Monday May 19 and 20, 2024

About Our Dance Classes

Ballroom dancing is back in a big way. We see it on Dancing With The Stars and So You Think You Can Dance. Joy of Dance has adult ballroom dance classes in International Standard, International Latin, as well as American Smooth and Rhythm. There are classes for those who are new to ballroom and classes for those who are a more experienced dancer. At Joy of Dance we have classes from beginner to the more advanced. The beauty of ballroom is that it can be experienced and danced at any age. Joy of Dance offers the best in International Standard, International Latin or American Smooth and Rhythm styles of dance in either a group or private classes.

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Available Classes

American Ballroom Basics

Jump-In Class (Please phone the studio at 416-406-3262 to find out the best times to jump into a class.)

American Ballroom Basics Adult Jump-In dance classes are perfect for newcomers to Ballroom and is also good for those wanting to refresh and review. In these classes you will learn the basics of steps, rhythm, arm work, and lead/follow techniques.

Our teachers are some of the best: Steven and Mark.

Tuesdays with Mark

7:30-8:30 pm : Ballroom Basics, Level 1

March – Foxtrot
April – Cha Cha

8:30-9:30 pm : Ballroom Basics, Level 2

March – Viennese Waltz
April – Bolero

Thursdays with Steven

7:00-8:00 pm : Ballroom Basics, Level 1

March (7th) – East Coast Swing
April (4th) – Waltz

American Ballroom - Full Bronze

Jump-In Class (Please phone the studio at 416-406-3262 to find out the best times to jump into a class.)

American Ballroom Bronze adult dance classes are for those who have the fundamentals under their belt and are progressing through their bronze level of dance.

To return at a future date.

American Ballroom Boot Camp – Silver

Jump-In Class (Please phone the studio at 416-406-3262 to find out the best times to jump into a class.)

American Ballroom Boot Camp adult dance classes take learning style and technique to the next level. Previous experience/Bronze foundation is required to join, New dance every 3 weeks.

Starting FEB 19 – Rumba
Starting MAR 11 – Tango
Starting APR 8  – Mambo
Starting APR 29 – Foxtrot
Starting MAY 27 – Bolero
Starting JUN 17 – Waltz
Argentine Tango

Ready to experience this unique dance and be transported to the dancehalls of Buenos Aires?

For absolute beginners, learn the basic steps of Tango, musicality, how to lead and follow, Tango posture and walk, and basic concepts!

 

7-Week Argentine Tango Workshop Series – Registered Only

Friday, March 8 – April 26, 2024 (no class March 29 – Good Friday)
7 – 8 PM Beginner
8 – 9 PM Intermediate/Advanced
Cost: $130+ HST

 

Hustle & Hustle Boot Camp

Jump-In Class

Hustle is a dance that can be done to all kinds of popular dance music: Pop, House, Funk, Remix, Latin or Disco music.

The Beginner adult dance classes are best suited for newcomers or those at the basic beginner level. You will get an understanding of the music and the basic concept of moving on the floor doing simple turn patterns;

  • Tuesdays : 8:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Hustle boot camp with Steve & Annie focuses on the same theme/patterns for 2 weeks at a time with every 3rd week being a Technique Drills week. The class is technique based and aimed towards students with basic hustle foundation;

  • Saturdays: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Intermediate Hustle class is for those ready to amp up their hustle patterns and technique. The dance will be broken down into its core fundamentals for you to apply to any future turn patterns.


International Ballroom - Intermediate

Jump-In Class (Please phone the studio at 416-406-3262 to find out the best times to jump into a class.)

This class is aimed for those wanting to develop stronger technique in the 5 International  Ballroom dances: Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Slow Foxtrot & Quickstep.
Basic foundation required to join.

TUESDAY, March 5

8:30-10p.m. Intermediate Waltz workshop w/Annie

 

TUESDAY, March 19

8:30-10p.m. Intermediate Tango workshop w/Annie

$15 per person

 

 

 

 

 


International Latin - Intermediate

Jump-In Class – previous basic experience needed

  • Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, Jive

Annie will take you through the fundamental techniques and intermediate patterns of 5 Latin dances. Different dance focus each week.

Salsa

Learn the basic steps of Salsa, musicality, how to lead and follow, and basic turn patterns.

*Future classes to be announced

 

West Coast Swing

Jump-in Class

West Coast Swing adult dance classes are fun and flirty classes. West Coast Swing can be danced to a wide variety of music such as R&B, POP, Blues, and Soul, which allows for a great variety of personal expression.

 

Instructors

Annie Lebedeva

CDF Certified in Ballroom: American and International, Night Club dances and Certification faculty member

Arpad Raymon

CDF Certified in Ballroom: American, Tap, and Musical Theatre

Danielito Guajardo

Argentine Tango, Salsa, Latin Dances, Casino Rueda

Linda Walsh

Argentine Tango

Mark Read

CDF Certified in Ballroom: American and International, Night Club dances and Certification faculty member

Milena Kolarova

CDF Certified in Ballroom: American and International, Judge for International Ballroom & Latin Dances

Nicole Heinecke

CDF Certified in Ballroom: American, Night Club dances and Certification faculty member

Steven James

CDF Certified in Ballroom: American, Night Club dances and Certification faculty member

Pricing Options

For adult classes only, if you need to miss a class and give us 24 hours advanced notice, we offer you a make-up class in one of our various jump-in classes.  No refunds ON ANY PURCHASES

SINGLE CLASS FEE

$19.25

plus HST

Jump-in Classes

1 class = $19.25
5 classes = $90
10 classes = $175
20 classes = $330

Valid for 6 months from date of purchase.
NO REFUNDS OR EXTENSIONS.

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