Dance Classes in Toronto for Adults, Teens & Kids

Joy of Dance Studio & Teachers College, Toronto:
The Joy of Dance Studio in Toronto, Canada, is Toronto's premier dance studio, offering some of the most fun and exciting dance classes in Toronto, plus certified dance teacher training. With over 8,000 sq ft. of space (no pillars in the middle of the room), we are able to offer great learning opportunities in our group and open dance classes (over 60 per week) and assisting with our private students in either private or semi private dance lessons.

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BALLROOM/LATIN DANCE CLASSES (registered only)

Argentine Tango
Leave chilly Toronto and take a trip to Buenos Aires each week. Learn how to dance this intricate & elegant dance.

International - Waltz, Rumba, Quick Step
International is a wonderful technical and expressive style of dance. Learn bronze steps in each of the three dances.

International - Tango, Cha Cha, Foxtrot
International is a wonderful technical and expressive style of dance. Learn bronze steps in each of the three dances.

International - Jive, Samba, Paso Doble
International is a wonderful technical and expressive style of dance. Learn bronze steps in each of the three dances.

American East Coast Swing, Foxtrot, Mambo
Have you covered the basic steps in East Coast Swing, Foxtrot and Mambo and now want to learn the more complex steps as well as styling and techniques. Then this is the dance class for you.

East Coast Swing
Really start to learn how to swing and turn around the dance floor.

American Hustle, Waltz, Bolero
You will be surprised how Hustle, Waltz and Bolero can compliment each other in your learning.

Night Club Salsa, Buchata, Merengue
Have you covered the basic steps in Salsa and want to learn how to dance in the night clubs around Toronto. These are all the dances you will need to look good. Social outings to a night club arranged.

American Hustle & Swing
Get your groove on and dance the night away with these fun and energetic dances. Feel great and enjoy learning to dance.

Same Sex Dancing
This class is for anyone who wants to learn either the leader or the followers role and dance with the same sex or the opposite sex.

Salsa
Today, Salsa is one of the most popular dances in the night clubs and dance halls. Learn from the basics to intermediate techniques and have fun learning.

BALLROOM/LATIN DANCE CLASSES (Jump-in & registered)

Ballroom/Latin Basics
These dance classes are an ongoing introduction to all the Ballroom & Latin steps. Get yourself well-grounded in dancing. Highly recommended for beginners & those with two left feet.
Combo A - Rumba, Cha Cha, Waltz, Foxtrot , E.C. Swing
Combo B - Tango, Mambo, Samba, Bolero, W.C. Swing
Combo C - Merengue, Salsa, Lindy Hop, Cha Cha, V. Waltz

Ballroom/Latin Basics 2 - Intermediate
Do you feel you have the groove for most of the dances and want to go to the next level? Join us for one of the most fun and exciting dance classes in Toronto.

Friday Night Sock Hop Swing
Definitely one of the more enjoyable dance classes in Toronto. Step back into the 50s with this fun swing class. Held on the sprung floor studio, wear socks and have some great fun learning how to get the swing in your swing dancing.

International Bronze Techniques & Styling - Standard
Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Quickstep
Fridays 8 - 8:55 p.m. Olé Intermediate

International Bronze Techniques & Styling - Latin
Rumba, Cha-Cha, Paso Doble, Samba, & Jive

Salsa Beginner
If you have never danced Salsa before but have always wanted to learn, then this is the dance class for you.

Hip Hop/Jazz/Lyrical/Modern/Nia Dance Classes

Ballet
Ballet is so fundamental to all dances for technique and muscular strength and development

Brazilian Samba (solo - no partner)
The national dance of Brazil is perhaps one of the most energetic and exhilarating latin dances! You will learn the basic samba footwork, body movement more common in samba, as well as basic footwork combinations in every class.

Contemporary/Modern
A fun and very expressive dance using natural movement. Join us and learn to dance to the music.

Hip Hop
Move to the beat of the today’s music & find the funky dancer within. This high energy dance class is definitely one of the more addictive dance classes in Toronto!

Kit Kat Burlesque
Ever dreamed about being a Pussy Cat Doll? Learn how to move like the best. This is one of the most enjoyable dance classes in Toronto. Come and have fun! NO singing involved.

Jazz
Enjoy the beauty, grace and style of dancing Jazz. Richard is well-known for his Jazz classes. Come catch the fever.

Jazz/Hip Hop
You will feel electrified after this class! High energy & fun, so grab your leg warmers, headbands & dance!

Lyrical
Lyrical dance is a great fun and expressive form of dance. Come dance and move to great music and great choreography.

Musical Theatre/Broadway Jazz (no vocals)
From Cats to Chicago to Grease - come dance like you mean it and enjoy doing the routines from great musicals. No singing required.

Reggae
Reggae dance explores not only music and dance, but also culture and history. Reggae dancing is dynamically authentic and exciting, with some of the most innovative and creative styles yet to be seen and learn. The moves are expressive with some showing traces of traditional African movements. This type of dancing has always produced some of the greatest, funniest, innovative and creative dance moves. The energy and vibrations is dynamically exciting.

Tap
Beg, borrow or steal some tap shoes and come kick up your heels for one of the most fun and joyful dance classes in Toronto.

Nia
Gentle, Graceful & Powerful, Nia will help you relax, realign, rejuvenate, and realize your own power and potential

Stretch and Strength
Want to become a better dancer - both for Ballroom and Jazz? Geared for the amateur but based on professional caliber routines.

FITNESS/CARDIO
Nia: Fusion Dance Fitness
A dynamic and creative fusion fitness practice, Nia uses using the natural wisdom and intelligence of your own body, mind and spirit together with movements and philosophies from both Eastern and Western movement traditions for a unique dance workout experience offering balanced body conditioning. Gentle, Graceful & Powerful, Nia will help you relax, realign, rejuvenate, and realize your own power and potential.'

Zumba Fitness
Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music that creates a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness system. What is Zumba?

Latin Dance Fitness
Have you always wanted a dancers body? Well, learn those workout moves you see all over the TV. Have a great time improving your technique for Latin dances and getting into shape.