Social Ballroom Dance

02/14/2020

Swing out!!! Join the madness next Friday as I challenge you with some intermediate-level patterns. Are you ready for it?

Looking to take your East Coast Swing skills to the next level?
Join Ian Crewe at the TSDS on Friday, February 21!
Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

ECS is characterized by a distinctive elastic look that comes from its basic extension and compression technique of partner connection. It favors improvisation. It has incorporated the rest of the swing type dance rhythms including Jitterbug, Lindy, and S**g and is danced in single, double, and triple time Swing rhythms.

12/05/2019

Happy holidays! This and next week, pick up some classes at Joy of Dance Centre at awesome rates! See you on the inside folks :)

12/01/2019

Victory pose after some fabulous tango dancing at Joy of Dance Centre last Thursday :)

12/31/2018

For dancers looking for that extra edge, judge Kate Pratt shares what sways her vote.

Yes, folks, it's about that time to round up this long running series (read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, and Part 5 here). Today, I'm going to get existential on your dancing. The Je Ne Sais Quoi While it's hard to say that judges mark you on...

12/30/2018

To the who's helped me get to where I am today - thank you. Dancesport Life

Being a dancer is not an easy occupation. The essential element for you to succeed (besides your willpower) is your dance family. We are forever grateful!

12/29/2018

As a wise instructor (not me) once said: "If you stop moving, you stop dancing." Salsaholics Anonymous

In last week’s Repertoire pattern, I mentioned in class that there was a key element that made the difference between success and “not-so-much” in the choreography. That magic ingredient? Flow.

12/28/2018

I want to simultaneously be and learn from this instructor.

Move over Dance Crush, because there’s a new lead in town! …okay, so he was only in town for the weekend before leaving to spread his dance wisdom on the world. But what a memorable weekend it was.…

12/27/2018

As the year draws to a close, it's a good time to reflect on how far we've come...

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