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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

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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SCHEDULING NOTE:

We are closed Friday, April 7, Sunday, April 9, and Monday, April 10 during Easter weekend; and Sunday, May 21 and Monday, May 22 for Victoria Day weekend.

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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.

Each dance is taught for four weeks. Our teachers are some of the best: Steven and Mark.

Tuesdays with Mark

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

May – Rumba
June – Cha Cha
July – Tango
August – West Coast Swing

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

May – Foxtrot
June – East Coast Swing
July – Cha Cha
August – Salsa

Thursdays with Steven

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

May – East Coast Swing
June – Waltz
July – Rumba
August – Night Club Two-Step


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.

September – Tango
October – Cha Cha
November – Foxtrot
December – East Coast Swing

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 March 27 – Tango
Starting April 24 – Rumba
Starting May 15 – Viennese Waltz
Starting June 12 – Cha Cha
Starting July 3 – Waltz
Starting July 24 – Bolero
Starting August 14 – Foxtrot
Argentine Tango

ARGENTINE TANGO will be taking a pause during the summer. Please check back closer to the fall.

Registered Only

Register for 4-week workshops

Next series:

May 12, 19, 26, June 2

7 – 8 PM Beginner/Intermediate – Level 1-2
8 – 9 PM Intermediate/Advanced – Level 2-3

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!

Cost: $75 + 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 (starting in September 6th): 8:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Hustle boot camp with Steve & Annie focuses on the same theme/patterns for 4 weeks at a time. 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 Latin

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

Registered Only

Register for 4-Week Workshops.

January – Starts Friday, January 6, 2023

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

Cost: $75 + HST


 

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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