Category: Lessons

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Shag Workshop + Social Dance

East Side 6 Dance

Date:

Sat. Apr. 19, 2025

Time:

Shag Workshop:
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Social Dance :
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Location:

Redwood Theatre, Studio #4,
1298 Gerrard St. East

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Ticket Price:

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Description

COLLEGIATE SHAG is a fun, energetic, expressive and versatile dance – great for fast music and can be blended with Charleston, Balboa and Swing. This workshop will cover the iconic moves that define the dance and break down the fundamentals. We’ll teach you shapes, connection, footwork and ways to enhance your moves and explore your musicality. Teachers Fang Xi Lin and Hyuna Cho.

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Blues Dance Workshop + Live Band Dance Social- Sat. Mar. 8

East Side 6 Dance

Date:

Sat. Mar. 8, 2025

Time:

Blues Dance Workshop:
12 PM to 3 PM
Social Dance + Live band:
3PM – 5PM

Location:

Redwood Theatre, Studio #4,
1298 Gerrard St. East

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Ticket Price:

Full Deal -Early Bird Price (Until Feb. 15 only)Click “Get Tickets Here” for Pricing
Full Deal – Regular Price (After Feb. 10)Click “Get Tickets Here” for Pricing
Blues Workshop (Only)Click “Get Tickets Here” for Pricing
Social Dance + Live Band (Only)Click “Get Tickets Here” for Pricing

Description

Learn connections and basic techniques to dance fluidly to different speeds and styles of blues and jazz music. No partner or experience is necessary. Suitable for beginner and intermediate blues dancers.

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Swing Dance Workshop + Live Band Dance Social

East Side 6 Dance

Date:

Sat. Jan. 18, 2025

Time:

Swing Dance Workshop:
12 PM to 3 PM
Social Dance + Live band:
3PM – 5PM

Location:

Redwood Theatre, Studio #4,
1298 Gerrard St. East

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Ticket Price:

Full Deal -Early Bird Price (Until Jan. 10 only)Click “Get Tickets Here” for Pricing
Full Deal – Regular Price (After Jan. 10)Click “Get Tickets Here” for Pricing
Swing Workshop (Only)Click “Get Tickets Here” for Pricing
Social Dance + Live Band (Only)Click “Get Tickets Here” for Pricing

Description

Learn technique and the fundamentals of Lindy Hop swing. Take what you learned in class and apply it while dancing to a live jazz band.

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Balboa Workshop + Live Band Dance Social

East Side 6 Dance

Date:

Sat. Nov. 30 2024

Time:

Balboa Workshop:
12 PM to 3 PM
Social Dance + Live band:
3PM – 5PM

Location:

Redwood Theatre, Studio #4,
1298 Gerrard St. East

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Ticket Price:

Full Deal -Early Bird Price (Until Nov. 15 only)Click “Get Tickets Here” for Pricing
Full Deal – Regular Price (After Nov. 15)Click “Get Tickets Here” for Pricing
Balboa Workshop (Only)Click “Get Tickets Here” for Pricing
Social Dance + Live Band (Only)Click “Get Tickets Here” for Pricing

Description

Styled for small spaces, it is the most sophisticated of swing dances. Think crazy swing made classy. Learn technique and styling of the classic Bal and Bal swing basics in a three-hours workshop, then practice to a live band. What better way to spend an afternoon?

DanceEvent, Lessons, Workshop

Rockabilly Jive Dance Workshop + Live Band Dance Social

East Side 6 Dance

Date:

Sat. Oct. 26 2024

Time:

Blues Workshop:
12 PM to 3 PM
Social Dance + Live band:
3PM – 5PM

Location:

Redwood Theatre, Studio #4,
1298 Gerrard St. East

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Ticket Price:

Full Deal -Early Bird Price (Until Oct. 12 only)Click “Get Tickets Here” for Pricing
Full Deal – Regular Price (After Oct. 12)Click “Get Tickets Here” for Pricing
Blues Workshop (Only)Click “Get Tickets Here” for Pricing
Social Dance + Live Band (Only)Click “Get Tickets Here” for Pricing

Description

Learn connection and basic techniques to dance comfortably to your favorite 50’s rock ’n roll music and how you can incorporate that into Jump blues, and garage music . No partner or experience is necessary. Suitable for beginner and intermediate Rockabilly Jive dancers.

DanceEvent, DanceNight, Lessons, Workshop

Blues Dance Workshop + Live Band Dance Social

East Side 6 Dance

Date:

Sat. Sept. 21 2024

Time:

Blues Workshop:
12 PM to 3 PM
Social Dance + Live band:
3PM – 5PM

Location:

Redwood Theatre, Studio #4,
1298 Gerrard St. East

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Get TicketS Here!

Ticket Price:

Full Deal -Early Bird Price (Until Sept. 7 only)Click “Get Tickets Here” for Pricing
Full Deal – Regular Price (After Sept. 7)Click “Get Tickets Here” for Pricing
Blues Workshop (Only)Click “Get Tickets Here” for Pricing
Social Dance + Live Band (Only)Click “Get Tickets Here” for Pricing

Description

Learn connections and basic techniques to dance fluidly to different speeds and styles of blues and jazz music. No partner or experience is necessary. Suitable for beginner and intermediate blues dancers.

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Reid’s Concert Series: Red Hot Ramble + East Side 6 Dance Lesson

East Side 6 Dance

Date:

Wed. May 30, 2024

Time:

Doors Open at 6:30 PM
Dance Lesson from 7:00 – 7:45 PM
Band Starts at 8 PM

Location:

Reid’s Distillery, 32 Logan Avenue, Toronto

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Ticket Price:

General Admission (no lesson)Click “Get Tickets!” for pricing
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Description

Come join us for a fun night out dancing at the amazing Reid’s Distillery featuring Red Hot Ramble.

East Side 6 will be teaching a beginner friendly Balboa dance lesson before the band hits the Stage. No experience or partner needed. We look forward to seeing our friends and neighbors on the dance floor. It’s going to be a fun dance night!

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Reid’s Concert Series: The Sonny Balcones + East Side 6 Dance Lesson

East Side 6 Dance

Date:

Mar. 13, 2024

Time:

Doors Open at 6:30 PM
Dance Lesson from 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Band Starts at 8 PM

Location:

Reid’s Distillery, 32 Logan Avenue, Toronto

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Ticket Price:

General Admission (no lesson)Click “Get Tickets!” for pricing
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Description

Come join us for a fun night out dancing at the amazing Reid’s Distillery featuring The Sonny Balcones.

East Side 6 will be teaching a beginner friendly dance lesson before the bands hit the Stage. No experience or partner needed. We look forward to seeing our friends and neighbors on the dance floor. It’s going to be a fun dance night!

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Byrds Byrds Byrds + East Side 6 Dance Lesson

East Side 6 Dance

Date:

Sat. Mar. 9 2024

Time:

Doors Open at 6:30 PM
Dance Lesson from 7:00 – 7:45 PM
Band Starts at 8 PM

Location:

Redwood Theatre, 1300 Gerrard St. East

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Ticket Price:

General Admission (no lesson)Click “Get Tickets!” for pricing
Dance LessonClick “Get Tickets!” for pricing

Description

Come join us for a fun night out dancing at the historic RedWood theatre. Get groovy, baby, with a dance lesson from East Side 6 Dance at 7, followed by a 60s Dance Party and Concert with music of The Byrds. BYRDS, BYRDS, BYRDS featuring the iconic FERGUS HAMBLETON, TIM BOVACONTI, ANDY MAIZE, BOB McKITRICK and CLEAVE ANDERSON.

East Side 6 will be teaching a beginner friendly dance lesson before the band hits the Stage. No experience or partner needed. We look forward to seeing our friends and neighbors on the dance floor. It’s going to be a fun dance night!

DanceEvent, DanceNight, Lessons

Reid’s Concert Series: Red Hot Ramble + East Side 6 Dance Lesson (1/30/2024)

East Side 6 Dance

Date:

Tuesday Jan. 30 2024

Time:

Doors Open at 6:30 PM
Dance Lesson from 7:00 – 7:45 PM
Band Starts at 8 PM

Location:

Reid’s Distillery, 32 Logan Avenue, Toronto

Get TIckets!

Ticket Price:

General Admission (no lesson)Click “Get Tickets!” for pricing
Dance LessonClick “Get Tickets!” for pricing

Description

Come join us for a fun night out dancing at the amazing Reid’s Distillery featuring Red Hot Ramble.

East Side 6 will be teaching a beginner friendly dance lesson before the bands hit the Stage. No experience or partner needed. We look forward to seeing our friends and neighbors on the dance floor. It’s going to be a fun dance night!