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About Us
Express yourself in Dance!
Ballroom and Latin dance lessons with The Dance Centre are fun, and great for fitness, social, or special occasions such as Weddings, Cruises or Clubs. Our highly experienced dance teachers will have you dancing in minutes. Private and Group Dance Lessons are offered in Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Bachata, Salsa, Merengue, Waltz, Tango, Cha Cha, Hustle and more.
JOIN US!
JOIN the party! We believe that everyone can learn to dance. Dance Lessons at The Dance Centre of Toronto provides many benefits such as Physical, Mental, Emotional and Social. In today's fast paced world, Ballroom and Latin dancing is great for stress relief, muscle toning, strength and flexibility, ease and confidence socially, as well as a method of meeting and making new friends. At The Dance Centre you will find caring, friendly, highly skilled, patient, responsible dance teachers working with very dedicated students in a fun, warm, relaxed atmosphere.
Join us and meet new friends, enhance your social life, improve your health and develop more confidence, poise, grace and popularity.
Don't put off learning to dance any longer, call today for your Introductory dance lesson and consultation.
We are easily available in Toronto, North York, Richmond Hill, Markham, and Thornhill.
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The Dance Centre was founded in 2000 on the basis that everyone can learn to dance and benefit greatly from the Physical, Mental, Emotional and Social enhancements this activity offers.
The Dance Centre Teachers are fully certified in both International Style Standard and Latin as well as American style (social) Smooth and Rhythm. With many years of competitive and social dance experience,We're capable of teaching anyone, at any level, to dance for all occasions. We're dynamic, outgoing, knowledgeable, competent, attentive, patient and caring.
Our Dance Director is recognized for his unique teaching ability, creativity and high level of professionalism. He is a Master Examiner and an Adjudicator with the Canadian Dance Teachers Association (CDTA), Certified by the World Professional Dance Teachers Association(WPDTA) and a member of the Canadian Dancesport Federation(CDF), BDFI.
A former professional competitor and Provincial Champion, Mr. Wahab is also the winner of numerous Top Teacher and Top Executive Awards.
As a Teacher, he uses his background and interest in science, physiology and psychology as well as his ever developing creativity to make learning easier and with greater understanding. Having trained hundreds of students as well as teachers, he will personally ensure you are receiving excellent quality dance instructions. Seen in movie: "Take the Lead"
GIFT CERTIFICATES
The Gift of Dance - The Forever Gift!
Do you have a friend or relative who just loves to dance, but you can't figure out what to give them for that special gift giving occasion? Why not a gift certificate for dance lessons? They're perfect for that special dancer in your life!
Know someone who's getting married soon, and don't know what to get as a shower gift? Instead of another towel set, dishes, or saucepan, give a gift the engaged couple can share throughout their married life together. Give them a gift certificate to The Dance Centre, which they can use to prepare to enjoy their first dance together as husband and wife. Give them the self-confidence to impress their friends and family. There is no better gift than being able to dance gracefully to their wedding song.
*This offer is for new customers ONLY and cannot be combined or offered to anyone who has purchased or received a special offer coupon or gift certificate.**
**There is no CASH surrender value for Gift Certificates**
**Please note, there are no refunds for Gift Certificates and no refunds once a program or course of lessons has started.**
Whatever the occasion, gift certificates for Dance Lessons are the perfect gift!
Wedding Couples
Consider adding dance lessons to your gift registry. What a wonderful way for guests to give you a romantic, useful, and meaningful gift that will last a lifetime.
Gift certificates are available in various denomination.
1/$125, 5/$575, 10/$1000
Call us for more information or to purchase a Gift Certificate.
PROGRAMS
DANCE LEVELS
Introductory Programs
Our Introductory Programs are designed as a prelude to the popular dances and the teaching methods of The Dance Centre. It's designed to fulfill your immediate dance needs while allowing your instructor an opportunity to evaluate your dancing with respect to your future learning. Be prepared to spend about 2 to 3 months on this program.
Emphasis is placed on:
1. The basic steps and patterns in the dance(s) of your choice
2. The rhythm and timing
3. The basic dance positions
4. Lead and/or Follow
This program will provide you with enough variety to keep your learning experience interesting and enjoyable.
Bronze Program
The Bronze Program focuses on technique and styling in all the dances while further developing your lead and/or following ability, rhythm, expression and confidence to look and feel natural and comfortable on the dance floor. Dancing at this level will allow you the ability to dance with any partner, to any kind of music, on any size dance floor, anywhere in the world and be completely confident and comfortable. This is the recommended social dance standard. This Program can take from 8 months to 18 months to complete.
Silver Program
The Silver Program is for dancers who desire a high degree of styling. At this level, you will stand out on the dance floor as a result of flowing, continuous, fluid movements enhanced with very flashy styling. Increased balance, control, styling and power allows silver dancers to maneuver with ease and grace. This program can take 2 to 4 years to complete.
Gold Program
The Gold Program is the absolute in showmanship, styling, choreography and technique. Intricate movements and styling makes this a level for the serious dance fanatic. Be prepared to clear the dance floor. For the Hobby dancer, this program can last as long as you continue to enjoy dancing.
Competitive and Exhibition
Competitive and Exhibition dancing is for those who thrive on the thrills and excitement of DANCESPORT. Training is available at all levels from novice to professional. Be prepared to work very hard as dancesport may be comparable to many forms of athletics. Contestants may compete as amateur couples or as pro/am with their teachers. This is the ultimate in perfection.
YOU'LL RECEIVE THE BENEFITS OF AN EXPERIENCED CARING DANCE TEACHER WHO KNOWS HOW TO:
Be patient with you, and help you progress
Create a positive atmosphere
Challenge you and safely push your abilities
Give you some great tips for toning your body
Share "real world" dance experience
Keep you focused and entertained throughout class
Give you a great dance workout
Count the music, and make it easy for you to hear the timing
Easily break down the steps you're learning
Give professional feedback
Encourage you to feel great about yourself And much more...
WEDDING DANCE LESSONS
Before and After your Wedding
Make the memories of your wedding day last a lifetime. Your wedding is an extremely important event and a significant part of the reception is the Bride and Groom's First Dance together. At The Dance Centre, our professional instructors will choreograph your first dance specifically for you, to a song of your choice. We can also help you in selecting appropriate music. You may choose a classic Waltz or Foxtrot, or a more contemporary Tango, Rumba, Swing or Latin dance. Our comprehensive Wedding Preparation Program is designed to make you look and feel as natural and comfortable as possible while developing a dance that will wow your guests. We do recommend that you commence your lessons as early as possible (3 - 6 months) before your wedding day in order to become confident, natural and comfortable with the material as well as learning in a more relaxed fashion.
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