Date:
Sun. April 16, 2023
Time:
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location:
SmokeShow BBQ and Brew
744 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, M4S 2N6
Ticket Price:
| At the Door | $10 flat |
SHAG IT UP – Workshop
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Shag Workshop + Social 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
Ticket Price:
| Regular Price | Click “Get Tickets Here” for Pricing |
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.
Blues Dance Workshop + Live Band Dance Social- Sat. Mar. 8
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
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.
Swing Dance Workshop + Live Band Dance Social
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
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.
Balboa Workshop + Live Band Dance Social
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
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?
Rockabilly Jive Dance Workshop + Live Band Dance Social
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
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.
Blues Dance Workshop + Live Band Dance Social
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
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.
Reid’s Concert Series: Red Hot Ramble + East Side 6 Dance Lesson
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
Ticket Price:
| General Admission (no lesson) | Click “Get Tickets!” for pricing |
| Dance Lesson | Click “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 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!
Reid’s Concert Series: The Sonny Balcones + East Side 6 Dance Lesson
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
Ticket Price:
| General Admission (no lesson) | Click “Get Tickets!” for pricing |
| Dance Lesson | Click “Get Tickets!” for pricing |
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!
Byrds Byrds Byrds + East Side 6 Dance Lesson
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
Ticket Price:
| General Admission (no lesson) | Click “Get Tickets!” for pricing |
| Dance Lesson | Click “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!
The Sattalites – Dance Event
Date:
Fri. May. 10, 2024
Time:
Doors Open at 7:00 PM
Lesson: None
Band Starts at 8:00 PM
Location:
Redwood Theatre, 1300 Gerrard St. East
Ticket Price:
| Advanced – General Admission | Click “Get Tickets!” for pricing |
| Door Tickets – General Admission | Click “Get Tickets!” for pricing |
Description
Although there is no lesson this night, East Side Six Dance and students will be attending to support live music in the community. Come out and have some fun dancing to great music.
We look forward to seeing our friends and neighbors on the dance floor!
Feel The Rhythm! 