5 Things Every Dancer Needs to Succeed
Have you ever wondered why some people become great dances in their particular style, while...
December 31, 2015
Confusing Dance Concepts, Part Two
I believe that every person has a way of understanding, that is slightly different from...
December 24, 2015
Confusing Dance Concepts, Explained
What is the hardest part part about learning to dance? It’s not remembering the steps, or doing the...
December 17, 2015
$10 Try-It Classes Begin Tues. Dec 22!
$10 Try-It Classes for Adults: Tuesday,December 22, 2015 – Saturday, January 9, 2016 TUESDAY, December 22,...
Overcoming the Blocks in Your Creativity
Creative dancers choreograph intricate dance combinations that seem to magically match the music. By comparison,...
December 10, 2015
Have Fun in Your Dance Lesson – With ANY Partner
Whether it’s your partner-for-life, or your group partner of the moment, sometimes you’re going to...
December 4, 2015
On Wanting Your Partner to Learn Faster
You’ve figured out the move, or so you think. Now, if only your partner would...
November 22, 2015
The Best Leaders
Sometimes, it seems like the ladies have all the luck. After all, your favourite followers...
November 12, 2015
The Best Followers
Followers at a dance are like first-come first-serve seating at community theatre: the best ones...
November 5, 2015
Learning to Dance Fearlessly, Part Three
As we discussed in the last article, our belief system originates from past experience, which...
October 29, 2015
Emily is Back for Sunday Ballet Classes!
Joy of Dance is happy to announce that Emily Tench is back teaching Sunday adult...
New Times for Sunday Adult Ballet Classes
The Adult Ballet, Level 2 and Adult Ballet on Pointe classes on Sundays have a...
Learning to Dance Fearlessly, Part Two
Last week, we discovered that the fear that prevents us from dancing confidently - whether...
October 22, 2015
Learning to Dance Fearlessly
Fear. It rules our lives, keeping us contained within the limits of what we have...
October 15, 2015
Studio Closed Sunday and Monday for Thanksgiving Weekend
Joy of Dance Centre will be closed Sunday, October 11 and Monday, October 12 for...
Cuban Motion: The Next Level
By now Cuban motion should make a lot more sense to you. You’ve learned the...
October 8, 2015
Cuban Motion: Bad Habits Worth Replacing
Last time, I explained some of the fundamental skills we needed to practice and master...
October 1, 2015
The Basics of Cuban Motion (Latin Hip Action)
IMPORTANT: The following article is for those who dance American Ballroom. If you’re looking for...
September 24, 2015
Time Changes for Monday Classes
The schedule for several of the Monday Adult and Teen classes have changed. Classes have...
How to Tell a Story Through Dance
‘Before I studied the art, a punch was just a punch, a kick was just...
September 17, 2015
An Exploration of Creative Dancing
Imagine you woke up one morning, and realized you’d forgotten everything you knew about movement....
September 9, 2015
New Hustle Workshop for Beginners with Mark Read
Learn the fundamentals of Hustle! Join Mark Read for a two hour Beginner Hustle Workshop on...
Closed for Labour Day Monday
Joy of Dance is closed Monday, September 7 for Labour Day. The studio will be...
How to be a Creative Dancer
You’ve got the moves, the frame, the connection with your partner. But something’s missing. You...
September 4, 2015
Auditions for Teen Competitive Lyrical RESCHEDULED!
The auditions for the Teen Competitive Lyrical program has been rescheduled from Thursday, September 3...
August 30, 2015
“Women and Fitness in 2015” Workshop at Joy of Dance
A speical "Women and Fitness in 2015" Workshop will be held at Joy of Dance...
Remembering Your Dance Steps, Part 2
So, you’ve figured out your preferred learning style and some strategies to help you remember...
August 27, 2015
$10 Adult Try-It Classes Sun. August 30 – Sat. September 5
Sunday, August 30, 2015 9:45 - 11 a.m. Nia w/Jenn Hicks 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Ballroom...