Downstreet Dance Studio
Our Booking Policy1. Select class
2. Select date
3. Select time
4. Create profile (or login if returning customer)
5. Confirm class
6. Repeat for next class/date of choice
Once booked, payments can be sent via e-transfer to pay@downstreetdance.com
2. Select date
3. Select time
4. Create profile (or login if returning customer)
5. Confirm class
6. Repeat for next class/date of choice
Once booked, payments can be sent via e-transfer to pay@downstreetdance.com
1. Select class
2. Select date
3. Select time
4. Create profile (or login if returning customer)
5. Confirm class
6. Repeat for next class/date of choice
Once booked, payments can be sent via e-transfer to pay@downstreetdance.com
Private Lesson
Private Lessons
Not sure if you want private lessons or group lessons? Don't know the difference between Salsa and ChaChaCha? Just book an intro session and we'll have a nice chat! No pressure, no stress!
Private lessons for up to 6 students. Additional Students billed at $10/person.
Private lessons for up to 6 students. Additional Students billed at $10/person.
Private lessons for up to 6 students. Additional Students billed at $10/person.
Private lessons for up to 6 students. Additional Students billed at $10/person.
Take a quick West Coast Swing lesson! A great intro or refresher lesson, for 1 or 2 people
Classes
11-Hour Dance Card
Dance Cards are finally available for purchase online!
11 hours of dancing for the price of 10! Dance Cards can be used for any class offered by DownStreet Dance Studio, and are shareable between 2 or more people.
The physical cards will be filled out and activated when you come to the studio, at which point you may add the names of anyone with whom you wish to share. Cards will remain at the desk so you have no need to remember to bring them with you!
If you are purchasing as a gift, we will be happy to email you a printable graphic! Just email us at downstreetdance@gmail.com and let us know the details.
Happy Dancing!
11 hours of dancing for the price of 10! Dance Cards can be used for any class offered by DownStreet Dance Studio, and are shareable between 2 or more people.
The physical cards will be filled out and activated when you come to the studio, at which point you may add the names of anyone with whom you wish to share. Cards will remain at the desk so you have no need to remember to bring them with you!
If you are purchasing as a gift, we will be happy to email you a printable graphic! Just email us at downstreetdance@gmail.com and let us know the details.
Happy Dancing!
Special Events
A social dance is an opportunity to practice the skills and moves that you've learned in class. All levels and styles of dance are welcome! It's also a chance to watch other dancers and listen to great music.
There will be a variety of styles - including West Coast Swing, Foxtrot, Waltz, Lindy Hop, Persian, Line Dance.
All can come - no partners necessary.
There will be a variety of styles - including West Coast Swing, Foxtrot, Waltz, Lindy Hop, Persian, Line Dance.
All can come - no partners necessary.
Mondays
Zumba is a dance fitness workout full of fun latin music and challenging but accessible choreography. This class will accommodate all fitness levels and dance experience is not necessary.
Bring Exercise apparel, sneakers.
Luis has been a certified group fitness instructor for over 35 years. During his career he has conducted safe, challenging and fun classes in almost every modality of group fitness. He has been teaching Zumba Fitness for the past 9 years because it is the perfect marriage of dance and fitness. His classes are structured in such a way that participants of all levels can enjoy the classes and perform at whatever level they are in at the time. In addition to fitness Luis is also trained as a jazz dancer in the Betsy Haug Technique in New York City and has been performing, teaching and choregraphing in the style since the mid 80's.
Bring Exercise apparel, sneakers.
Luis has been a certified group fitness instructor for over 35 years. During his career he has conducted safe, challenging and fun classes in almost every modality of group fitness. He has been teaching Zumba Fitness for the past 9 years because it is the perfect marriage of dance and fitness. His classes are structured in such a way that participants of all levels can enjoy the classes and perform at whatever level they are in at the time. In addition to fitness Luis is also trained as a jazz dancer in the Betsy Haug Technique in New York City and has been performing, teaching and choregraphing in the style since the mid 80's.
Tuesdays
Belly Dance, Cairo Style.
In the exciting Cairo style Belly Dance, students learn from basic to advance technique. Starting with basic hip movements, correcting body alignment to develop a beautiful technique, and different arm positions for a good foundation.
My goal is to share and broadcast my love for dance thorough my experience to students. Teacher Erika's Bellydance training consists of seminars, workshops and private classes taken with Egyptian, Iraqi, and Iranian teachers. She was offered to teach classes for dance teachers and students in Egypt within the "Sagat" Festival in El Cairo, Egypt. Receiving an acknowledgment from the "Cioff" (The Egyptian Council of Folklore, Arts, Groups and Festival). Graduated from the National Institute of Fine Arts and Literature in Mexico City in Contemporary Dance.
In the exciting Cairo style Belly Dance, students learn from basic to advance technique. Starting with basic hip movements, correcting body alignment to develop a beautiful technique, and different arm positions for a good foundation.
My goal is to share and broadcast my love for dance thorough my experience to students. Teacher Erika's Bellydance training consists of seminars, workshops and private classes taken with Egyptian, Iraqi, and Iranian teachers. She was offered to teach classes for dance teachers and students in Egypt within the "Sagat" Festival in El Cairo, Egypt. Receiving an acknowledgment from the "Cioff" (The Egyptian Council of Folklore, Arts, Groups and Festival). Graduated from the National Institute of Fine Arts and Literature in Mexico City in Contemporary Dance.
Hey Folx! We set up the teachers and volunteers meetings as a 'class' that you're an attendee for! This is where we talk about strategy, calendar, discuss our classes, and ensure we're booked in for marketing. If you can make it, we promise it will be quick.
We're back with open practice 1940s swing dance for all levels. We will be teaching a variety of swing dance variations, including Lindy Hop, Charleston, Blues, Solo Jazz, and some choreographed dances. We'll adapt the class level and subjects based on the level of participants, so these classes are very suited to beginners and continuing dancers alike. Bring your friends or come alone and join our fun dance community.
Jordi has danced Lindy Hop and Charleston, the original Swing dances, for many years. In addition to teaching at DownStreet, he is always actively taking classes, participating in swing dance workshops across Atlantic Canada, and learning from international teachers. In 2019 he performed a Lindy Hop routine at PEI's own Dancing with the Stars Hospice PEI event, and received the Judges Choice award. It's the goofy nature of this dance that always keeps him laughing and he is excited to share the joy with anyone wanting to try Lindy Hop, or wanting to get back into it.
This multi-talented dancer has also been teaching the Thriller choreography for about 5 years and enjoys performing it every Halloween!
Jordi has danced Lindy Hop and Charleston, the original Swing dances, for many years. In addition to teaching at DownStreet, he is always actively taking classes, participating in swing dance workshops across Atlantic Canada, and learning from international teachers. In 2019 he performed a Lindy Hop routine at PEI's own Dancing with the Stars Hospice PEI event, and received the Judges Choice award. It's the goofy nature of this dance that always keeps him laughing and he is excited to share the joy with anyone wanting to try Lindy Hop, or wanting to get back into it.
This multi-talented dancer has also been teaching the Thriller choreography for about 5 years and enjoys performing it every Halloween!
Wednesdays
This is an opportunity for Tango lovers to enjoy practice time together, to repeat, refine and perfect steps and technique learned during the year.
No formal teaching will take place (only coaching, for steps that students already know but want to improve).
It is helpful to wear shoes that allow the dancer to pivot with ease.
Kathleen Wiens kickstarted her dance journey as a student of the Professional Division of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. For 20 years, she has made the social dance-floor a second home while living in LA, Phoenix, Montreal, Winnipeg and across Europe. She brings a legacy learning from her former teachers, each a world champion in their style. She was a member and performer with Liz Lira Dance Company (Los Angeles), UCLA Salsa Society, Imperial Ballroom IDS (Phoenix), and San Tropez (Montreal). After dabbling with Argentine Tango for a decade, she finally saw the light and made a full-time commitment to the magic of the close embrace. Her classes are an invitation for all to find their place in this magical and surprisingly accessible dance!
No formal teaching will take place (only coaching, for steps that students already know but want to improve).
It is helpful to wear shoes that allow the dancer to pivot with ease.
Kathleen Wiens kickstarted her dance journey as a student of the Professional Division of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. For 20 years, she has made the social dance-floor a second home while living in LA, Phoenix, Montreal, Winnipeg and across Europe. She brings a legacy learning from her former teachers, each a world champion in their style. She was a member and performer with Liz Lira Dance Company (Los Angeles), UCLA Salsa Society, Imperial Ballroom IDS (Phoenix), and San Tropez (Montreal). After dabbling with Argentine Tango for a decade, she finally saw the light and made a full-time commitment to the magic of the close embrace. Her classes are an invitation for all to find their place in this magical and surprisingly accessible dance!
Thursdays
The summer sessional will run for 4 weeks, with each class introducing a different style or element of the burlesque, and a final showcase in the 5th week where students can present a performance for the rest of the class which they developed on their own with the skills they've acquired. This class will pay homage to a variety of burlesque styles and tricks of the trade. Learn classic moves, how to tell a story through movement, improve on burlesque skills, and build confidence in yourself as a performer. This is a safe space to explore yourself as a sexual, sensual being in a fun and tantalizing way while building body positivity and self expression.
Wear comfortable clothing to move in and either barefoot or in shoes of your choice. Brimmed hat, button up/zip up top, and long gloves if you've got them!
Marieve has over 30 years of dance experience, including jazz, modern, ballet and has taught a variety of dance styles over the last 25 years. She was the house choreographer for Charlottetown Burlesque from 2016-2018, and has performed in Toronto and on PEI in this style over the last 15 years. Burlesque allows one to explore one’s desires, unleash one’s fetishes, poke fun at society, and expound one’s creativity. It is as much about the storytelling and acting as it is about dance, and she hopes to bring an appreciation to her students with this informed class.
Wear comfortable clothing to move in and either barefoot or in shoes of your choice. Brimmed hat, button up/zip up top, and long gloves if you've got them!
Marieve has over 30 years of dance experience, including jazz, modern, ballet and has taught a variety of dance styles over the last 25 years. She was the house choreographer for Charlottetown Burlesque from 2016-2018, and has performed in Toronto and on PEI in this style over the last 15 years. Burlesque allows one to explore one’s desires, unleash one’s fetishes, poke fun at society, and expound one’s creativity. It is as much about the storytelling and acting as it is about dance, and she hopes to bring an appreciation to her students with this informed class.
Saturdays
New to dance? New to West Coast Swing? Want to review from the beginning?
These drop-in classes cover the fundamental steps of West Coast Swing, starting from a walk. We will explore the structure, music, and core 6-count steps to get you moving to your favourite pop, blues, or 4/4 time music. (Classes repeat beginning the first Saturday of every month)
*Start on any week, and finish 4 classes later!*
Class designed that you can drop in at any time to start learning.
Prerequisite for the WCS Whip Intro and higher level classes.
1st Saturday - 6-count Left Side Pass
2nd Saturday - 6-count Push Break with and without Tuck Turn
3rd Saturday - 6-count Right Side Pass
4th Saturday 8-count WCS Whip Intro (Please sign up for this class here https://bit.ly/WCSWhipIntro)
Here's a bit of inspiration! (Right click and open in a new tab)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LKmKu2PHkM&ab_channel=LibertySwingDanceChampionships
Amy has danced for over 40 years and brings her professional experience as a classical dancer to her social dance teaching. Her training in ballet, jazz, modern, and contemporary gives her deep knowledge and understanding of fundamental body movement, and fuels her passion for helping students to learn in a clear, accessible, and fun way. Amy is a founding member of DownStreet Dance and teaches a variety of styles.
These drop-in classes cover the fundamental steps of West Coast Swing, starting from a walk. We will explore the structure, music, and core 6-count steps to get you moving to your favourite pop, blues, or 4/4 time music. (Classes repeat beginning the first Saturday of every month)
*Start on any week, and finish 4 classes later!*
Class designed that you can drop in at any time to start learning.
Prerequisite for the WCS Whip Intro and higher level classes.
1st Saturday - 6-count Left Side Pass
2nd Saturday - 6-count Push Break with and without Tuck Turn
3rd Saturday - 6-count Right Side Pass
4th Saturday 8-count WCS Whip Intro (Please sign up for this class here https://bit.ly/WCSWhipIntro)
Here's a bit of inspiration! (Right click and open in a new tab)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LKmKu2PHkM&ab_channel=LibertySwingDanceChampionships
Amy has danced for over 40 years and brings her professional experience as a classical dancer to her social dance teaching. Her training in ballet, jazz, modern, and contemporary gives her deep knowledge and understanding of fundamental body movement, and fuels her passion for helping students to learn in a clear, accessible, and fun way. Amy is a founding member of DownStreet Dance and teaches a variety of styles.
This class introduces you to the fifth basic step in West Coast Swing, which is the last one needed to move on to the WCS Level 1 class.
Take the building blocks you learned in the Intro to WCS, add a pair of normal walk steps, throw in some fun arms, turn yourself about, and you have the start of a whole new group of moves to play with!
Prerequisites: Knowledge and understanding of the basic West Coast Swing rhythm, the Push Break, the Left Side Pass, the Push Break with Tuck Turn, and the Right Side Pass.
Please wear shoes that are firmly attached to your feet and are not too grippy or slippery. Dress for a comfortable range of body movement.
Amy has danced for over 40 years and brings her professional experience as a classical dancer to her social dance teaching. Her training in ballet, jazz, modern, and contemporary give her deep knowledge and understanding of fundamental body movement, which fuel her passion for helping students to learn in a clear, accessible, and fun way. Amy is a founding member of DownStreet Dance and teaches a variety of styles.
Take the building blocks you learned in the Intro to WCS, add a pair of normal walk steps, throw in some fun arms, turn yourself about, and you have the start of a whole new group of moves to play with!
Prerequisites: Knowledge and understanding of the basic West Coast Swing rhythm, the Push Break, the Left Side Pass, the Push Break with Tuck Turn, and the Right Side Pass.
Please wear shoes that are firmly attached to your feet and are not too grippy or slippery. Dress for a comfortable range of body movement.
Amy has danced for over 40 years and brings her professional experience as a classical dancer to her social dance teaching. Her training in ballet, jazz, modern, and contemporary give her deep knowledge and understanding of fundamental body movement, which fuel her passion for helping students to learn in a clear, accessible, and fun way. Amy is a founding member of DownStreet Dance and teaches a variety of styles.
In this WCS Fundamentals Class we will be building on and refining the five basic steps learned in the Intro classes, breaking them down into easy-to-follow components. You will begin to explore connection, a crucial aspect of West Coast Swing, and learn the subtleties of lead and follow techniques, enhancing your ability to communicate seamlessly on the dance floor. You will also enrich your dance vocabulary with new patterns, variations, and styling options to add flair and creativity to your movements. This four-week class follows a progressive curriculum, ensuring that each session builds upon the previous one.
Whether you're a beginner looking to establish a strong foundation or an intermediate dancer aiming to refine your skills, this class is designed to enhance your understanding of this versatile and stylish dance form.
Prerequisite: Knowledge of the five basic steps (Push Break, Left Side Pass, Right Side Pass, Push Break with Tuck Turn, and Basic Whip)
Laura has been dancing, teaching, and performing West Coast Swing, Hustle, Salsa, and many more for a little more than a decade. When she teaches, her emphasis is on creating a dance class that doesn't have any age, size, mobility, or enthusiasm limits!
With zero childhood dancing other than "rockin' out" to the Beatles in her living room when she was 3, Laura brings the ability to teach students to be kind to themselves when learning new dances or simply how to dance for the first time.
She started learning partner dances in her 30s and keenly remembers the awkward stage of no proprioception or coordination because it was pretty much last Tuesday.
A block of four classes costs $30.
The four week blocks will start on April 6th and May 4th.
Whether you're a beginner looking to establish a strong foundation or an intermediate dancer aiming to refine your skills, this class is designed to enhance your understanding of this versatile and stylish dance form.
Prerequisite: Knowledge of the five basic steps (Push Break, Left Side Pass, Right Side Pass, Push Break with Tuck Turn, and Basic Whip)
Laura has been dancing, teaching, and performing West Coast Swing, Hustle, Salsa, and many more for a little more than a decade. When she teaches, her emphasis is on creating a dance class that doesn't have any age, size, mobility, or enthusiasm limits!
With zero childhood dancing other than "rockin' out" to the Beatles in her living room when she was 3, Laura brings the ability to teach students to be kind to themselves when learning new dances or simply how to dance for the first time.
She started learning partner dances in her 30s and keenly remembers the awkward stage of no proprioception or coordination because it was pretty much last Tuesday.
A block of four classes costs $30.
The four week blocks will start on April 6th and May 4th.
Elevate your dance experience with some West Coast Swing Choreography—an exciting exploration into the world of line dances, Rally choreography, and more!
This class will be in 6-week blocks, with a cost of just $50 for a block! The next 6-week block will start on March 30th.
This class will be in 6-week blocks, with a cost of just $50 for a block! The next 6-week block will start on March 30th.
In this West Coast Swing Level 1 class we explore the communication between dance partners that allows for infinite variations on the steps you have learned. It's all about connection! We'll build on the basics to give you lots of fun ways to dance!
This class will be taught in 4-week blocks. The cost is just $30 for the whole block! The start dates of each 4-week block are: April 6th and May 4th.
Pre-requisites: Introduction to West Coast Swing (all 4 classes) or knowledge and understanding of the 4 six-count basics plus the basic whip.
Please wear shoes that are firmly attached to your feet and are not too grippy or slippery. Dress for a comfortable range of body movement.
Amy has danced for over 40 years and brings her professional experience as a classical dancer to her social dance teaching. Her training in ballet, jazz, modern, and contemporary give her deep knowledge and understanding of fundamental body movement, which fuel her passion for helping students to learn in a clear, accessible, and fun way. Amy is a founding member of DownStreet Dance and teaches a variety of styles.
This class will be taught in 4-week blocks. The cost is just $30 for the whole block! The start dates of each 4-week block are: April 6th and May 4th.
Pre-requisites: Introduction to West Coast Swing (all 4 classes) or knowledge and understanding of the 4 six-count basics plus the basic whip.
Please wear shoes that are firmly attached to your feet and are not too grippy or slippery. Dress for a comfortable range of body movement.
Amy has danced for over 40 years and brings her professional experience as a classical dancer to her social dance teaching. Her training in ballet, jazz, modern, and contemporary give her deep knowledge and understanding of fundamental body movement, which fuel her passion for helping students to learn in a clear, accessible, and fun way. Amy is a founding member of DownStreet Dance and teaches a variety of styles.
Traditional roots of Belly Dance combined with modern music and dance styles like hip hop, contemporary, latin and jazz. Open to all levels.
This class will consist of learning some foundational Belly Dance skills, moves and techniques, while improving fluidity and musicality along with growing an appreciation of the traditions of Belly Dance origins. Dancers will then build on the foundations of Belly Dance with their own individual styles of dance, and music, by incorporating modern moves and dance techniques. The class will include a warm up - a variation of Belly Dance movements to learn, or build on - combinations of these combined movements - applying them to modern day music styles (not traditional music) - will work on a piece if class so desires.
Wear comfortable, confidence-boosting clothing!
Meghan says:
I have been dancing my whole life - 20+ years now. I have performed for many years in a variety of styles including hip hop, street, contemporary, jazz, character, ballet, salsa, and a number of other latin styles. I have been performing as a professional Belly Dancer in Charlottetown, and as both a company dancer and hip hop instructor at Dance Virtuosa for many years (ages ranging from 7 - adult). I have always loved learning new styles, new music, and new cultures, and have always found a way to perform wherever I travel. I have participated in Hospice PEI's DWTS, and this year will be officially my 2nd year - partnering with my mom - locally known as Powerhouse Patty. My goal with this class is to not only share my love for Belly Dance, but to showcase the beauty in dance diversity, and how dance and music all over the world can truly bring everyone together to connect as one.
This class will consist of learning some foundational Belly Dance skills, moves and techniques, while improving fluidity and musicality along with growing an appreciation of the traditions of Belly Dance origins. Dancers will then build on the foundations of Belly Dance with their own individual styles of dance, and music, by incorporating modern moves and dance techniques. The class will include a warm up - a variation of Belly Dance movements to learn, or build on - combinations of these combined movements - applying them to modern day music styles (not traditional music) - will work on a piece if class so desires.
Wear comfortable, confidence-boosting clothing!
Meghan says:
I have been dancing my whole life - 20+ years now. I have performed for many years in a variety of styles including hip hop, street, contemporary, jazz, character, ballet, salsa, and a number of other latin styles. I have been performing as a professional Belly Dancer in Charlottetown, and as both a company dancer and hip hop instructor at Dance Virtuosa for many years (ages ranging from 7 - adult). I have always loved learning new styles, new music, and new cultures, and have always found a way to perform wherever I travel. I have participated in Hospice PEI's DWTS, and this year will be officially my 2nd year - partnering with my mom - locally known as Powerhouse Patty. My goal with this class is to not only share my love for Belly Dance, but to showcase the beauty in dance diversity, and how dance and music all over the world can truly bring everyone together to connect as one.
Swing Dance
New to dance? New to West Coast Swing? Want to review from the beginning?
These drop-in classes cover the fundamental steps of West Coast Swing, starting from a walk. We will explore the structure, music, and core 6-count steps to get you moving to your favourite pop, blues, or 4/4 time music. (Classes repeat beginning the first Saturday of every month)
*Start on any week, and finish 4 classes later!*
Class designed that you can drop in at any time to start learning.
Prerequisite for the WCS Whip Intro and higher level classes.
1st Saturday - 6-count Left Side Pass
2nd Saturday - 6-count Push Break with and without Tuck Turn
3rd Saturday - 6-count Right Side Pass
4th Saturday 8-count WCS Whip Intro (Please sign up for this class here https://bit.ly/WCSWhipIntro)
Here's a bit of inspiration! (Right click and open in a new tab)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LKmKu2PHkM&ab_channel=LibertySwingDanceChampionships
Amy has danced for over 40 years and brings her professional experience as a classical dancer to her social dance teaching. Her training in ballet, jazz, modern, and contemporary gives her deep knowledge and understanding of fundamental body movement, and fuels her passion for helping students to learn in a clear, accessible, and fun way. Amy is a founding member of DownStreet Dance and teaches a variety of styles.
These drop-in classes cover the fundamental steps of West Coast Swing, starting from a walk. We will explore the structure, music, and core 6-count steps to get you moving to your favourite pop, blues, or 4/4 time music. (Classes repeat beginning the first Saturday of every month)
*Start on any week, and finish 4 classes later!*
Class designed that you can drop in at any time to start learning.
Prerequisite for the WCS Whip Intro and higher level classes.
1st Saturday - 6-count Left Side Pass
2nd Saturday - 6-count Push Break with and without Tuck Turn
3rd Saturday - 6-count Right Side Pass
4th Saturday 8-count WCS Whip Intro (Please sign up for this class here https://bit.ly/WCSWhipIntro)
Here's a bit of inspiration! (Right click and open in a new tab)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LKmKu2PHkM&ab_channel=LibertySwingDanceChampionships
Amy has danced for over 40 years and brings her professional experience as a classical dancer to her social dance teaching. Her training in ballet, jazz, modern, and contemporary gives her deep knowledge and understanding of fundamental body movement, and fuels her passion for helping students to learn in a clear, accessible, and fun way. Amy is a founding member of DownStreet Dance and teaches a variety of styles.
This class introduces you to the fifth basic step in West Coast Swing, which is the last one needed to move on to the WCS Level 1 class.
Take the building blocks you learned in the Intro to WCS, add a pair of normal walk steps, throw in some fun arms, turn yourself about, and you have the start of a whole new group of moves to play with!
Prerequisites: Knowledge and understanding of the basic West Coast Swing rhythm, the Push Break, the Left Side Pass, the Push Break with Tuck Turn, and the Right Side Pass.
Please wear shoes that are firmly attached to your feet and are not too grippy or slippery. Dress for a comfortable range of body movement.
Amy has danced for over 40 years and brings her professional experience as a classical dancer to her social dance teaching. Her training in ballet, jazz, modern, and contemporary give her deep knowledge and understanding of fundamental body movement, which fuel her passion for helping students to learn in a clear, accessible, and fun way. Amy is a founding member of DownStreet Dance and teaches a variety of styles.
Take the building blocks you learned in the Intro to WCS, add a pair of normal walk steps, throw in some fun arms, turn yourself about, and you have the start of a whole new group of moves to play with!
Prerequisites: Knowledge and understanding of the basic West Coast Swing rhythm, the Push Break, the Left Side Pass, the Push Break with Tuck Turn, and the Right Side Pass.
Please wear shoes that are firmly attached to your feet and are not too grippy or slippery. Dress for a comfortable range of body movement.
Amy has danced for over 40 years and brings her professional experience as a classical dancer to her social dance teaching. Her training in ballet, jazz, modern, and contemporary give her deep knowledge and understanding of fundamental body movement, which fuel her passion for helping students to learn in a clear, accessible, and fun way. Amy is a founding member of DownStreet Dance and teaches a variety of styles.
In this WCS Fundamentals Class we will be building on and refining the five basic steps learned in the Intro classes, breaking them down into easy-to-follow components. You will begin to explore connection, a crucial aspect of West Coast Swing, and learn the subtleties of lead and follow techniques, enhancing your ability to communicate seamlessly on the dance floor. You will also enrich your dance vocabulary with new patterns, variations, and styling options to add flair and creativity to your movements. This four-week class follows a progressive curriculum, ensuring that each session builds upon the previous one.
Whether you're a beginner looking to establish a strong foundation or an intermediate dancer aiming to refine your skills, this class is designed to enhance your understanding of this versatile and stylish dance form.
Prerequisite: Knowledge of the five basic steps (Push Break, Left Side Pass, Right Side Pass, Push Break with Tuck Turn, and Basic Whip)
Laura has been dancing, teaching, and performing West Coast Swing, Hustle, Salsa, and many more for a little more than a decade. When she teaches, her emphasis is on creating a dance class that doesn't have any age, size, mobility, or enthusiasm limits!
With zero childhood dancing other than "rockin' out" to the Beatles in her living room when she was 3, Laura brings the ability to teach students to be kind to themselves when learning new dances or simply how to dance for the first time.
She started learning partner dances in her 30s and keenly remembers the awkward stage of no proprioception or coordination because it was pretty much last Tuesday.
A block of four classes costs $30.
The four week blocks will start on April 6th and May 4th.
Whether you're a beginner looking to establish a strong foundation or an intermediate dancer aiming to refine your skills, this class is designed to enhance your understanding of this versatile and stylish dance form.
Prerequisite: Knowledge of the five basic steps (Push Break, Left Side Pass, Right Side Pass, Push Break with Tuck Turn, and Basic Whip)
Laura has been dancing, teaching, and performing West Coast Swing, Hustle, Salsa, and many more for a little more than a decade. When she teaches, her emphasis is on creating a dance class that doesn't have any age, size, mobility, or enthusiasm limits!
With zero childhood dancing other than "rockin' out" to the Beatles in her living room when she was 3, Laura brings the ability to teach students to be kind to themselves when learning new dances or simply how to dance for the first time.
She started learning partner dances in her 30s and keenly remembers the awkward stage of no proprioception or coordination because it was pretty much last Tuesday.
A block of four classes costs $30.
The four week blocks will start on April 6th and May 4th.
Elevate your dance experience with some West Coast Swing Choreography—an exciting exploration into the world of line dances, Rally choreography, and more!
This class will be in 6-week blocks, with a cost of just $50 for a block! The next 6-week block will start on March 30th.
This class will be in 6-week blocks, with a cost of just $50 for a block! The next 6-week block will start on March 30th.
In this West Coast Swing Level 1 class we explore the communication between dance partners that allows for infinite variations on the steps you have learned. It's all about connection! We'll build on the basics to give you lots of fun ways to dance!
This class will be taught in 4-week blocks. The cost is just $30 for the whole block! The start dates of each 4-week block are: April 6th and May 4th.
Pre-requisites: Introduction to West Coast Swing (all 4 classes) or knowledge and understanding of the 4 six-count basics plus the basic whip.
Please wear shoes that are firmly attached to your feet and are not too grippy or slippery. Dress for a comfortable range of body movement.
Amy has danced for over 40 years and brings her professional experience as a classical dancer to her social dance teaching. Her training in ballet, jazz, modern, and contemporary give her deep knowledge and understanding of fundamental body movement, which fuel her passion for helping students to learn in a clear, accessible, and fun way. Amy is a founding member of DownStreet Dance and teaches a variety of styles.
This class will be taught in 4-week blocks. The cost is just $30 for the whole block! The start dates of each 4-week block are: April 6th and May 4th.
Pre-requisites: Introduction to West Coast Swing (all 4 classes) or knowledge and understanding of the 4 six-count basics plus the basic whip.
Please wear shoes that are firmly attached to your feet and are not too grippy or slippery. Dress for a comfortable range of body movement.
Amy has danced for over 40 years and brings her professional experience as a classical dancer to her social dance teaching. Her training in ballet, jazz, modern, and contemporary give her deep knowledge and understanding of fundamental body movement, which fuel her passion for helping students to learn in a clear, accessible, and fun way. Amy is a founding member of DownStreet Dance and teaches a variety of styles.
Solo Dance
The summer sessional will run for 4 weeks, with each class introducing a different style or element of the burlesque, and a final showcase in the 5th week where students can present a performance for the rest of the class which they developed on their own with the skills they've acquired. This class will pay homage to a variety of burlesque styles and tricks of the trade. Learn classic moves, how to tell a story through movement, improve on burlesque skills, and build confidence in yourself as a performer. This is a safe space to explore yourself as a sexual, sensual being in a fun and tantalizing way while building body positivity and self expression.
Wear comfortable clothing to move in and either barefoot or in shoes of your choice. Brimmed hat, button up/zip up top, and long gloves if you've got them!
Marieve has over 30 years of dance experience, including jazz, modern, ballet and has taught a variety of dance styles over the last 25 years. She was the house choreographer for Charlottetown Burlesque from 2016-2018, and has performed in Toronto and on PEI in this style over the last 15 years. Burlesque allows one to explore one’s desires, unleash one’s fetishes, poke fun at society, and expound one’s creativity. It is as much about the storytelling and acting as it is about dance, and she hopes to bring an appreciation to her students with this informed class.
Wear comfortable clothing to move in and either barefoot or in shoes of your choice. Brimmed hat, button up/zip up top, and long gloves if you've got them!
Marieve has over 30 years of dance experience, including jazz, modern, ballet and has taught a variety of dance styles over the last 25 years. She was the house choreographer for Charlottetown Burlesque from 2016-2018, and has performed in Toronto and on PEI in this style over the last 15 years. Burlesque allows one to explore one’s desires, unleash one’s fetishes, poke fun at society, and expound one’s creativity. It is as much about the storytelling and acting as it is about dance, and she hopes to bring an appreciation to her students with this informed class.
Traditional roots of Belly Dance combined with modern music and dance styles like hip hop, contemporary, latin and jazz. Open to all levels.
This class will consist of learning some foundational Belly Dance skills, moves and techniques, while improving fluidity and musicality along with growing an appreciation of the traditions of Belly Dance origins. Dancers will then build on the foundations of Belly Dance with their own individual styles of dance, and music, by incorporating modern moves and dance techniques. The class will include a warm up - a variation of Belly Dance movements to learn, or build on - combinations of these combined movements - applying them to modern day music styles (not traditional music) - will work on a piece if class so desires.
Wear comfortable, confidence-boosting clothing!
Meghan says:
I have been dancing my whole life - 20+ years now. I have performed for many years in a variety of styles including hip hop, street, contemporary, jazz, character, ballet, salsa, and a number of other latin styles. I have been performing as a professional Belly Dancer in Charlottetown, and as both a company dancer and hip hop instructor at Dance Virtuosa for many years (ages ranging from 7 - adult). I have always loved learning new styles, new music, and new cultures, and have always found a way to perform wherever I travel. I have participated in Hospice PEI's DWTS, and this year will be officially my 2nd year - partnering with my mom - locally known as Powerhouse Patty. My goal with this class is to not only share my love for Belly Dance, but to showcase the beauty in dance diversity, and how dance and music all over the world can truly bring everyone together to connect as one.
This class will consist of learning some foundational Belly Dance skills, moves and techniques, while improving fluidity and musicality along with growing an appreciation of the traditions of Belly Dance origins. Dancers will then build on the foundations of Belly Dance with their own individual styles of dance, and music, by incorporating modern moves and dance techniques. The class will include a warm up - a variation of Belly Dance movements to learn, or build on - combinations of these combined movements - applying them to modern day music styles (not traditional music) - will work on a piece if class so desires.
Wear comfortable, confidence-boosting clothing!
Meghan says:
I have been dancing my whole life - 20+ years now. I have performed for many years in a variety of styles including hip hop, street, contemporary, jazz, character, ballet, salsa, and a number of other latin styles. I have been performing as a professional Belly Dancer in Charlottetown, and as both a company dancer and hip hop instructor at Dance Virtuosa for many years (ages ranging from 7 - adult). I have always loved learning new styles, new music, and new cultures, and have always found a way to perform wherever I travel. I have participated in Hospice PEI's DWTS, and this year will be officially my 2nd year - partnering with my mom - locally known as Powerhouse Patty. My goal with this class is to not only share my love for Belly Dance, but to showcase the beauty in dance diversity, and how dance and music all over the world can truly bring everyone together to connect as one.
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Your Place to dance, learn, and have Fun! From Charleston to Cha Cha Cha, Hustle to Hip Hop, Latin to Lindy, Waltz to West Coast Swing, choose your favourites from our current schedule and come dance with us on the 3000 square foot dance floor. While no partner is necessary, bring your friends and join our vibrant, friendly, fun-loving community!
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