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Dance Events Summer-Fall 2007

Use your newly acquired dance skills on outings organized by Toronto Dance ™. Also watch TV shows such as Dancing With The Stars, watch dance competitions, and watch live shows such as Burn The Floor, FloorPlay, and Dirty Dancing.

Watch "IDSF World Standard Championships" on TV Mon Dec 10
Watch a Latin-Ballroom competition Sat Dec 1
Toronto Dance in Metro Nov 29 2007
Outing for Latin-Ballroom students Fri Nov 23
Toronto Dance in Toronto Star Nov 22 2007
Watch "Dirty Dancing" stage show starting Oct 31
Watch "Dancing With The Stars" TV Show weekly Sep 24 to Nov 27
Watch "Ballroom For Life" stage show Fri Nov 16
Toronto Dance performed at "Rethink Breast Cancer" Nov 3 2007
Toronto Dance helped write a ballroom dancing book
Outing for Latin-Ballroom students Fri Oct 26
Watch "Dancing With The Stars" "Behind The Scenes"
Watch a Latin-Ballroom competition Fri-Sat Sep 21-22
Toronto Harbour Salsa cruise Sun July 29
Outing for Latin-Ballroom students Fri July 27
Outing for Latin-Ballroom students Fri July 6
Watch a Latin-Ballroom competition Sun June 24

Watch "IDSF World Latin Championships" on TV Mon 2007-12-10

The "IDSF World Standard Championships" is a competition where some of the world's best ballroom dancers to compete for the prestigious 2007 IDSF Championship. The competition features the five dances of the Standard section (Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep).

It is on the Bravo channel. In Toronto, it can be seen on Rogers cable 40, 9:00-10:00pm.

Watch a Latin-Ballroom competition Sat 2007-12-01

Come out and watch local Ontario and Quebec latin-ballroom competitors. The "DanceSport for Charities" competition is at the Rameses Banquet Hall, 3100 Keele St (near Sheppard). Click here for detailed information. Ticket info and schedules can be found in that link. Contact us if you are interested in going.

Outing for Latin-Ballroom students Fri 2007-11-23

There is an official outing Fri Nov 23 to Westway Club for Latin-Ballroom students at all levels. This is your end-of-term dance outing. Please check your emails for details.

Westway Club is located on 291 Evans St - please for a map. It starts at 8:00pm. The discounted cost is $13 including a light hot meal approx 10:00pm. Dress code applies - no jeans or T-shirts. Check your emails for your invitation. You need to be on a Toronto Dance list to get the discount.

Outing report: There were 73 Toronto Dance members and 11 guests for a total of 84 attendees. The biggest Latin-Ballroom attendance to a dance outing ever was 85 attendees!

Toronto Dance in Toronto Star 2007-11-22

Toronto Dance appeared in an article called "Mad hot ballroom" in the Toronto Star on 2007-11-22, the "Holiday Gift Guide" section, page X15. There is a large photo of Jamie Perada and Sean Kirby, Toronto Dance students and instructors.

Please to read the full article.

Watch "Dirty Dancing" stage show starting 2007-10-31

Did you enjoy the "Dirty Dancing" movie? It is now coming to a stage in Toronto starting Oct 31 at the Royal Alexander Theatre. Click here for event and tickets. Tickets go on sale starting Apr 16, 2007. For those who aspire to perform in the show, the open call details are here.

Read some reviews here:

• BBC London England: review and audience comments
• Theatre.com London England: photos and a video

Watch "Dancing With The Stars" TV Show weekly 2007-09-24 to 11-27

This extremely popular show (season 5) premieres with a 3-night event on Mon Sep 24 8:00-9:30pm on CFTO. The second episode will be Tue Sep 25 8:00-9:30pm with the first results show premiering on Wed Sep 26 8:00-9:00pm.

Watch the season 5 promo (shots from season 4) and selected performances here:

You can also click here for a clearer version of the promo video.

Here are the 12 stars who are partnered with 12 dance professionals:

Please for more information.

Watch "Ballroom For Life" stage show Fri 2007-11-16

"Ballroom For Life" is a spectacular live ballroom dance show performed by the world-renowned Elizarov Dance Theatre from Europe. There are 10 dances showcased by 17 championship couples. This event is held on Fri Nov 16 8:00pm at the Toronto Roy Thomson Hall. Tickets are available online. Tickets cost $64.50/p to $94.50/p (in $5 increments). A portion of the proceeds will go to support the sport of ballroom among young students.

The 10 dances are: Viennese Waltz, Waltz, Tango, Quickstep, Foxtrot, Rumba, Cha Cha, Jive, Paso Doble and Samba. The excellent dancing, magnificent choreography, and enchanting lighting, accompanied by familiar and well-loved melodies, will all guarantee an unforgettable night of elegance, romance and tradition.

Please for more information.

Toronto Dance performed at "Rethink Breast Cancer" 2007-11-03

Gorete Almeida and Roland Semprie performed a Salsa routine at the Rethink Breast Cancer party, Sheraton Centre, Toronto. Gorete also taught a Cardio Salsa lesson.

Toronto Dance helped write a ballroom dancing book

This 76-page instantly downloadable StyleCareer.com eGuide Breaking Into and Succeeding as a Professional Ballroom Dancer brings you valuable insider tips, advice and suggestions not available elsewhere to help you embark on this highly lucrative career path.

Authors: Jennie S. Bev and Eric J. Leech Heather Berman and Chuan Chee contributed tremendously in the writing of this book. Please to read more details about the e-book.

Outing for Latin-Ballroom students Fri 2007-10-26

There is an official outing Fri Oct 26 to Danforth Baptist Church for Latin-Ballroom students at levels 1 to 5. Please check your emails for details. Chuan Chee will teach a level 1 review lesson 7:45-8:30pm. This is a great place to practice your dance steps in a Toronto Dance-only environment.

Outing report: There were 68 Toronto Dance members and 4 guests for a total of 72 people.

Watch a Latin-Ballroom competition Fri-Sat 2007-09-21/22

Come out and watch local (and some from Europe) latin-ballroom competitors. The "Canada DanceSport IDSF" competition is at the Kingston Military Community Sports Centre, CFB, Kingston. Click here for full details. Contact us if you are interested in going.

Schedule:

• Fri 6:30pm-midnight:
  • IDSF Senior I (35+) Championship Standard
  • Youth (16-18) Championship Latin
  • IDSF Open (16+) Championship Latin
• Sat 10:00am-2:00pm:
  • Standard: Juvenile (11-), Junior (12-15), Youth (16-18), Adult (19+), Senior I (35+), Senior 45+
    Pre-Bronze, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Pre-Championship
• Sat 2:00pm-5:00pm:
  • Latin: Juvenile (11-), Junior (12-15), Youth (16-18), Adult (19+), Senior I (35+)
    Pre-Bronze, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Pre-Championship
• Sat 6:30pm-midnight:
  • Juvenile (11-) Championship Standard
  • Junior (12-15) Championship Standard
  • Youth (16-18) Championship Standard
  • Senior 45+ Championship Standard
  • Juvenile (11-) Championship Latin
  • Junior (12-15) Championship Latin
  • Senior I (35+) Championship Latin
  • IDSF Open (16+) Championship Standard
  • Showcase of Champions

Dress code (esp for evening events): The dress code is semi-formal, so a tie and jacket is recomended for men, and proper evening attire for women. No jeans please.

Toronto Harbour Salsa cruise Sun 2007-07-29

There is an annual Toronto Harbour salsa cruise aboard the River Gambler, pier #29, 261 Queens Quay East (east of Sherbourne St). Boarding starts 5pm (don't be late! - sails as soon as it is full). Sails until 10pm. This cruise is sponsored by Plaza Flamingo.

Prices: $28 in advanced, $35 at pier. Food tickets: $10 in advanced, $15 at pier. Payment by credit card accepted. Call Plaza Flamingo at 416-603-8884 for tickets.

Special discount: $25 in advanced if you mentioned you are from Toronto Dance.

Outing for Latin-Ballroom students Fri 2007-07-27

There is an official outing Fri July 27 to Westway Club for Latin-Ballroom students at all levels. This is your end-of-term dance outing. Please check your emails for details.

Westway Club is located on 291 Evans St - click here for a map. It starts at 8:00pm. The discounted cost is $12 including a light hot meal at 10:00pm. Dress code applies - no jeans or T-shirts. Check your emails for your invitation. You need to be on a Toronto Dance list to get the discount.

Outing report: There were 52 Toronto Dance members and 3 guests for a total of 55 people.

Outing for Latin-Ballroom students Fri 2007-07-06

There is an official outing Fri July 6 to Danforth Baptist Church for Latin-Ballroom students at levels 1 to 4. Please check your emails for details. Chuan Chee will teach a level 1 review lesson 7:45-8:30pm. This is a great place to practice your dance steps in a Toronto Dance-only environment.

Outing report: There were 70 Toronto Dance members and 0 guests. This is the biggest attendance at a mid-term dance practice (especially since it is summertime)!

Watch a Latin-Ballroom competition Sun 2007-06-24

Come out and watch latin-ballroom competitors from Ontario and Quebec. The "Niagara DanceSport" competition is at the Club Italia, 2525 Montrose Rd, Niagara Falls. Please for more information. Please for a map.

• Sun June 24:
  • 9:00am-5:00pm: Pro-Am American-style and International-style
  • 11:00am-5:00pm: All levels of Juvenile & Junior
  • 5:00pm-6:30pm: dinner
  • 6:30pm-11:00pm: All levels of Youth, Adult, Senior1

Alex Chang and Angela Suciu of Toronto dance and competing for the first time together at this competition. We are going as a group. Contact us if you are interested in going. Results: Congratulations to Alex and Angela! They came in first in Pre-Bronze Standard/Ballroom (Waltz and Quickstep) and first in Bronze Latin (Cha Cha, Rumba and Jive). Both events had 6 couples in it.

Watch their five dances here: