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.
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.
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.
Signing Up Is Easy
Step 1
Create your profile
Step 2
Select a class and register yourself into class
Step 3
Pay for class online or by phone
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