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Downstreet Dance Studio
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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
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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.
Perfect for people who are tango-curious!
Guest instructor Margaret Spore of “Tangonova,” Halifax
Beginner Bootcamp Session: Saturday 21 Sept. 11am-3pm
Intermediate Session: Sunday 22 Sept. 12-5pm
Beginner Bootcamp: Perfect for folks who are tango-curious! In one afternoon you will learn and conquer the fundamentals of this surprisingly accessible dance form!
Intermediate session: Lead technique to help with corners and navigation of the dance floor -- revisiting ochos and other figures from cross-system and for ongoing travelling movement along the line of dance.
Intermediate must be familiar with fundamentals of lead and follow, and core figures such as f-b ochos.
Wear comfortable shoes that allow the student to pivot.
Saturday workshops: $50. Sunday workshops: $50.
Both Saturday and Sunday workshops: $70
Following her graduate dance training at The Naropa Institute in Boulder Colorado, Margaret gradually immersed herself in the world of social dance, from ragtime tea dances to Cape Breton square sets. With its improvisational structure, intimate embrace and dynamic possibility of exchange between lead and follow, the Argentine tango was the first partner dance to fully capture her imagination. As a participant in two of the first Puente El Tango dance/study tours of Buenos Aires, Margaret initially trained with both milongueros (older traditional dancers) and the younger experimental dancers. A primary force in the early days of tango in Colorado, Margaret had an opportunity to work closely with a number of influential teachers including Daniel Trenner, Rebecca Shulman, Brooke Burdette, Pablo Pugliese, Florencia Tacetti, Juan Bruno, Lucianna Valle, Omar Vega, and Tomas Howlin.
An accomplished choreographer and performer Margaret has produced a number of solo and collaborative works, including her internationally acclaimed one woman show Tales from Tangoland.
Initially drawn to Nova Scotia as a member of the Shambhala community, Margaret offered her first tango workshop in Halifax in 1996 at Halifax Dance. She now makes Halifax her home. She hopes that Tangonova will plant the magical seed of tango in yet another great port city.
Guest instructor Margaret Spore of “Tangonova,” Halifax
Beginner Bootcamp Session: Saturday 21 Sept. 11am-3pm
Intermediate Session: Sunday 22 Sept. 12-5pm
Beginner Bootcamp: Perfect for folks who are tango-curious! In one afternoon you will learn and conquer the fundamentals of this surprisingly accessible dance form!
Intermediate session: Lead technique to help with corners and navigation of the dance floor -- revisiting ochos and other figures from cross-system and for ongoing travelling movement along the line of dance.
Intermediate must be familiar with fundamentals of lead and follow, and core figures such as f-b ochos.
Wear comfortable shoes that allow the student to pivot.
Saturday workshops: $50. Sunday workshops: $50.
Both Saturday and Sunday workshops: $70
Following her graduate dance training at The Naropa Institute in Boulder Colorado, Margaret gradually immersed herself in the world of social dance, from ragtime tea dances to Cape Breton square sets. With its improvisational structure, intimate embrace and dynamic possibility of exchange between lead and follow, the Argentine tango was the first partner dance to fully capture her imagination. As a participant in two of the first Puente El Tango dance/study tours of Buenos Aires, Margaret initially trained with both milongueros (older traditional dancers) and the younger experimental dancers. A primary force in the early days of tango in Colorado, Margaret had an opportunity to work closely with a number of influential teachers including Daniel Trenner, Rebecca Shulman, Brooke Burdette, Pablo Pugliese, Florencia Tacetti, Juan Bruno, Lucianna Valle, Omar Vega, and Tomas Howlin.
An accomplished choreographer and performer Margaret has produced a number of solo and collaborative works, including her internationally acclaimed one woman show Tales from Tangoland.
Initially drawn to Nova Scotia as a member of the Shambhala community, Margaret offered her first tango workshop in Halifax in 1996 at Halifax Dance. She now makes Halifax her home. She hopes that Tangonova will plant the magical seed of tango in yet another great port city.
Perfect for people who are tango-curious!
Guest instructor Margaret Spore of “Tangonova,” Halifax
Beginner Bootcamp Session: Saturday 21 Sept. 11am-3pm
Intermediate Session: Sunday 22 Sept. 12-5pm
Beginner Bootcamp: Perfect for folks who are tango-curious! In one afternoon you will learn and conquer the fundamentals of this surprisingly accessible dance form!
Intermediate session: Lead technique to help with corners and navigation of the dance floor -- revisiting ochos and other figures from cross-system and for ongoing travelling movement along the line of dance.
Intermediate must be familiar with fundamentals of lead and follow, and core figures such as f-b ochos.
Wear comfortable shoes that allow the student to pivot.
Saturday workshops: $50. Sunday workshops: $50.
Both Saturday and Sunday workshops: $70
Following her graduate dance training at The Naropa Institute in Boulder Colorado, Margaret gradually immersed herself in the world of social dance, from ragtime tea dances to Cape Breton square sets. With its improvisational structure, intimate embrace and dynamic possibility of exchange between lead and follow, the Argentine tango was the first partner dance to fully capture her imagination. As a participant in two of the first Puente El Tango dance/study tours of Buenos Aires, Margaret initially trained with both milongueros (older traditional dancers) and the younger experimental dancers. A primary force in the early days of tango in Colorado, Margaret had an opportunity to work closely with a number of influential teachers including Daniel Trenner, Rebecca Shulman, Brooke Burdette, Pablo Pugliese, Florencia Tacetti, Juan Bruno, Lucianna Valle, Omar Vega, and Tomas Howlin.
An accomplished choreographer and performer Margaret has produced a number of solo and collaborative works, including her internationally acclaimed one woman show Tales from Tangoland.
Initially drawn to Nova Scotia as a member of the Shambhala community, Margaret offered her first tango workshop in Halifax in 1996 at Halifax Dance. She now makes Halifax her home. She hopes that Tangonova will plant the magical seed of tango in yet another great port city.
Guest instructor Margaret Spore of “Tangonova,” Halifax
Beginner Bootcamp Session: Saturday 21 Sept. 11am-3pm
Intermediate Session: Sunday 22 Sept. 12-5pm
Beginner Bootcamp: Perfect for folks who are tango-curious! In one afternoon you will learn and conquer the fundamentals of this surprisingly accessible dance form!
Intermediate session: Lead technique to help with corners and navigation of the dance floor -- revisiting ochos and other figures from cross-system and for ongoing travelling movement along the line of dance.
Intermediate must be familiar with fundamentals of lead and follow, and core figures such as f-b ochos.
Wear comfortable shoes that allow the student to pivot.
Saturday workshops: $50. Sunday workshops: $50.
Both Saturday and Sunday workshops: $70
Following her graduate dance training at The Naropa Institute in Boulder Colorado, Margaret gradually immersed herself in the world of social dance, from ragtime tea dances to Cape Breton square sets. With its improvisational structure, intimate embrace and dynamic possibility of exchange between lead and follow, the Argentine tango was the first partner dance to fully capture her imagination. As a participant in two of the first Puente El Tango dance/study tours of Buenos Aires, Margaret initially trained with both milongueros (older traditional dancers) and the younger experimental dancers. A primary force in the early days of tango in Colorado, Margaret had an opportunity to work closely with a number of influential teachers including Daniel Trenner, Rebecca Shulman, Brooke Burdette, Pablo Pugliese, Florencia Tacetti, Juan Bruno, Lucianna Valle, Omar Vega, and Tomas Howlin.
An accomplished choreographer and performer Margaret has produced a number of solo and collaborative works, including her internationally acclaimed one woman show Tales from Tangoland.
Initially drawn to Nova Scotia as a member of the Shambhala community, Margaret offered her first tango workshop in Halifax in 1996 at Halifax Dance. She now makes Halifax her home. She hopes that Tangonova will plant the magical seed of tango in yet another great port city.
Become a more confident leader, work on connecting through embrace, how posture can help connecting. Tango doesn't have to be complicated to be amazing!
Students should have a grasp of Tango fundamentals, and be ready to develop those fundamentals further.
No partner required.
Bring dance shoes that allow the dancer to pivot comfortably.
Dancing is life for Annie. She’s a certified Zumba and World Groove Movement Instructor and practices Pilates, barre and yoga weekly. She trained with renowned masters in Spain (flamenco) and in Buenos Aires (Argentine tango). When teaching, she focuses on styling and on the importance of using muscle groups effectively to protect joints, improve balance and posture to gain more control when dancing. She volunteers and dances with the Latispanica Association and supports a tango follower’s group.
Todd studied figure skating and salsa before being introduced to tango in 1997. Since then, he's been training with renowned instructors and teaching in Nova Scotia and New-Brunswick. During the pandemic, he switched to weekly online classes with Jorge Lopez & Sandra Naccache to later travel and study with them in Buenos Aires (2023). His class curriculum emphasizes developing a strong partner connection, technical movements and good body mechanics.
Students should have a grasp of Tango fundamentals, and be ready to develop those fundamentals further.
No partner required.
Bring dance shoes that allow the dancer to pivot comfortably.
Dancing is life for Annie. She’s a certified Zumba and World Groove Movement Instructor and practices Pilates, barre and yoga weekly. She trained with renowned masters in Spain (flamenco) and in Buenos Aires (Argentine tango). When teaching, she focuses on styling and on the importance of using muscle groups effectively to protect joints, improve balance and posture to gain more control when dancing. She volunteers and dances with the Latispanica Association and supports a tango follower’s group.
Todd studied figure skating and salsa before being introduced to tango in 1997. Since then, he's been training with renowned instructors and teaching in Nova Scotia and New-Brunswick. During the pandemic, he switched to weekly online classes with Jorge Lopez & Sandra Naccache to later travel and study with them in Buenos Aires (2023). His class curriculum emphasizes developing a strong partner connection, technical movements and good body mechanics.
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
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
Through Argentine Tango, you will feel connected, find community, and feed your soul! The classes will focus on connection, communication between lead and follow, "milonga" walking patterns, and musicality. Students will learn two fundamental patterns. Our goal is for students to complete this 6-part session feeling like they have a solid grasp of Tango fundamentals, and are eager and ready to continue towards complex figures introduced in the following session.
Please bring shoes that allow you to pivot in place (these can also be regular shoes with slip-covers).
No partner required.
This is a six week class starting September 11.
Arrive early for 20 minutes pre-class practice time starting at 6.20!
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!
Please bring shoes that allow you to pivot in place (these can also be regular shoes with slip-covers).
No partner required.
This is a six week class starting September 11.
Arrive early for 20 minutes pre-class practice time starting at 6.20!
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!
Through Argentine Tango, you will feel connected, find community, and feed your soul! In this block of classes, we will explore open and closed embrace and focus on navigation, corners, and movements that flow in the milonga line of dance. We will work on communication through walking and ochos in the cross body position, and introduce Molinetes and Boleos. We will begin combining these and previously studied figures.
To get the most from this class, learners should have a solid grasp of lead and follow communication (in open embrace), forward and backward ochos, and understand the basics of walking in the line of dance (in milonga or practica context).
Please bring shoes that allow you to pivot on the spot (could include regular shoes with a slip-cover).
No partner required.
This is a six week class starting September 11. The class is 50 minutes with another 20 minutes of practice time afterwards.
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!
To get the most from this class, learners should have a solid grasp of lead and follow communication (in open embrace), forward and backward ochos, and understand the basics of walking in the line of dance (in milonga or practica context).
Please bring shoes that allow you to pivot on the spot (could include regular shoes with a slip-cover).
No partner required.
This is a six week class starting September 11. The class is 50 minutes with another 20 minutes of practice time afterwards.
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
A Six Week Class starting September 12th with a Showcase Class on October 24th.
For information on block pricing please contact us at downstreetdance@gmail.com
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. Each block will be 6 classes focused on a particular element of burlesque, followed by a special showcase class (free to students participating in the block and closed to the public) to perform anything they've been working on. This class 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.
This class is catered to all levels, from beginners to the seasoned dancer.
Bring a brimmed hat, gloves, a button up/zip up shirt or vest.
With over 30 years of dance experience, including jazz, modern, ballet and lyrical, Marieve is "poised" to delve back into the world of burlesque. 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 13 years. Burlesque allows you to explore your desires, unleash your fetishes, poke fun at society, and expound your creativity. It is as much about the story telling and acting as it is about dance, and she hopes to bring an appreciation to her students with this informed class.
For information on block pricing please contact us at downstreetdance@gmail.com
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. Each block will be 6 classes focused on a particular element of burlesque, followed by a special showcase class (free to students participating in the block and closed to the public) to perform anything they've been working on. This class 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.
This class is catered to all levels, from beginners to the seasoned dancer.
Bring a brimmed hat, gloves, a button up/zip up shirt or vest.
With over 30 years of dance experience, including jazz, modern, ballet and lyrical, Marieve is "poised" to delve back into the world of burlesque. 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 13 years. Burlesque allows you to explore your desires, unleash your fetishes, poke fun at society, and expound your creativity. It is as much about the story telling 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.
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
A Six Week Class starting September 12th with a Showcase Class on October 24th.
For information on block pricing please contact us at downstreetdance@gmail.com
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. Each block will be 6 classes focused on a particular element of burlesque, followed by a special showcase class (free to students participating in the block and closed to the public) to perform anything they've been working on. This class 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.
This class is catered to all levels, from beginners to the seasoned dancer.
Bring a brimmed hat, gloves, a button up/zip up shirt or vest.
With over 30 years of dance experience, including jazz, modern, ballet and lyrical, Marieve is "poised" to delve back into the world of burlesque. 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 13 years. Burlesque allows you to explore your desires, unleash your fetishes, poke fun at society, and expound your creativity. It is as much about the story telling and acting as it is about dance, and she hopes to bring an appreciation to her students with this informed class.
For information on block pricing please contact us at downstreetdance@gmail.com
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. Each block will be 6 classes focused on a particular element of burlesque, followed by a special showcase class (free to students participating in the block and closed to the public) to perform anything they've been working on. This class 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.
This class is catered to all levels, from beginners to the seasoned dancer.
Bring a brimmed hat, gloves, a button up/zip up shirt or vest.
With over 30 years of dance experience, including jazz, modern, ballet and lyrical, Marieve is "poised" to delve back into the world of burlesque. 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 13 years. Burlesque allows you to explore your desires, unleash your fetishes, poke fun at society, and expound your creativity. It is as much about the story telling and acting as it is about dance, and she hopes to bring an appreciation to her students with this informed class.
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