Welcome to Bees’ Knees Dance in Toronto!
We offer adult dance lessons in Toronto, Ontario
“The Bee’s Knees” is 1920′s slang used to describe a terrific dancer and we believe that expression can apply to absolutely anyone. Looking for the best of Toronto Swing Dance lessons? Look no further. No matter your age, shape, size, gender, race or colour we believe that:
Try a FREE beginner dance lesson in Toronto today! Our classes are held at 765B Yonge St. in downtown Toronto, right at Yonge & Bloor, M4W 3E2. This is the learning hub for all Toronto Swing Dancing and we’d love for you to be a part of it. Welcome!
For more information please visit our Is This For Me? and How It Works pages.
How can dancing enrich your life?
- Dancing is fun for everyone of all ages, shapes and sizes.
- Dancing is great for health and fitness.
- Dancing builds physical confidence and we feel more liberated within our own skin.
- Dancing is a fantastic social opportunity; meet new people and be part of a unique community.
Toronto News & Events
Mark your calendar! Upcoming Workshops & Crash Courses
A Comprehensive List of Upcoming Toronto Dance Workshops & Crash Courses.
New Workshop Policy
Effective April 1st, registration for workshops can only be confirmed once payment is received. You may pay in advance with our new instant online registration, or at the studio during class hours. The price will increase slightly for those who pay at the door, and your spot won’t be guaranteed if you do so please register in advance!
Spring Special! Private Lessons for Beginners
In April, May & June we’re offering a special on private lessons for Beginner dancers. Save $10 or $35 on for lessons!
Rock n’ Roll Dances & Workshops in Toronto! Next event: Fri. May 11th
Are you eager to learn some new rock’n'roll moves, to shake things up a bit on the dance floor? Then in addition to our Rock n’ Roll dance parties, you’ll want to check out our NEW rock’n'roll crash course!
Frankie Manning Tribute Weekend, May 25th to 27th, 2012
SAVE THE DATE! The 4th Annual Frankie Manning Tribute event… and this time we’re making it an entire weekend!
Leader Fast Tracking – Special Workshop with Dr. Krister Shalm! Saturday, June 2nd
Leaders, this is your chance to learn exactly how to please a woman… a Lindy Hop follower, that is!
Workshop: The Tranky Doo! (Jazz 101) – Sunday, June 10th
Our Authentic Vintage Jazz and Solo Charleston workshops focus on individual jazz steps from the Swing Era. From the Suzy Q to Around the World Charleston, the Shorty George to Spank the Baby, take a step back in time to the roots of jazz dance. These jazz steps are very much a part of Lindy Hop culture – free spirited and very fun!
Follower Fast Tracking – Special Workshops – Saturday, June 23rd
We’re setting up a special kind of new workshop where all of the focus will be on the followers. What’s more, you’ll be dancing with high level leaders during the workshop. So not only will you have the instruction of the teacher, you’ll also have experienced dancers as partners who can help you to master the subtleties of Lindy Hop technique.
Workshop: Introduction to SHAG Crash Course – Sunday, June 24th
Collegiate Shag is a swing dance popular with the College set in the 1930’s and has a history similar to other jazz and swing era dances.
Balboa
We love Balboa and you will too! Originated in Southern California during the 1920s and 1930s, Bal is danced primarily in close embrace, and is a great dance for staying cool and looking slick at fast tempos.
The Summertime Blues – Thursdays in July & August
Check out our most popular series of the year! There’s nothing quite like dancing the Blues on a hot summer night. Welcome!
Advanced Opportunities
Experienced Lindy Hoppers, these are for you!
Leaders – Opportunity to be PAID to Lindy Hop! $$$
Make some pocket money ($20 for 2 hours) while dancing with lovely new followers and helping to welcome them to the community. Not a bad deal!
Followers – be paid to help out “young” leaders!
And opportunity for Advanced followers to be remunerated for helping to: Encourage and motivate “young” leaders, Nurture their abilities to help them move up in experience level, Teach them to properly care for their followers, Motivate more leaders to keep dancing once they’ve started.