Joy of Dance Closed Dec 31 & Jan 1
Joy of Dance Centre will be closed Saturday, December 31, 2016 and January 1, 2017...
Joy of Dance Closed Dec 24, 25, 26
Joy of Dance is CLOSED on the following days: December 24, Christmas Eve December 25, Christmas Day December...
$10 Adult Try-It Schedule is now Out! Dec 20 – Jan. 6, 2017
$10 ADULT TRY-IT CLASSES TUESDAY, December 20, 2016 6 – 7 p.m. Tap - Beginner w/Gen 7 -...
How to Make Your Own Dance Patterns
I remember when the DVIDA syllabus was my whole world. Those fifteen bronze steps were...
December 13, 2016
5 Secrets to Dancing Forever
Remember that 80-year old woman who blew Simon Cowell away on America’s Got Talent? Simon had just...
December 6, 2016
How You Look vs How You Feel
When she first told me, I wasn’t even surprised. We’d just started our first series...
November 29, 2016
The 4 Levels of Dance Skill
Ah, how our mind plays tricks on us, convincing us we are better - or...
November 22, 2016
The Art of the Perfect Pivot
Pivot turns are notoriously tricky bastards, requiring no small amount of balance and/or cooperation with...
November 8, 2016
Why the Teacher Isn’t Always Right
Okay, here’s the thing: We’re used to seeing our instructor as the authority figure. They’ve...
November 1, 2016
Low-Impact Dancing 201
Welcome back! You’ve done all the prep work, and are ready to hit the dance...
Low-Impact Dancing 101
Ah, the ignorance of youth. The ability to dance at a moment’s notice, without warming...
Rock Out with POUND! Free Class Oct 23
Joy of Dance Centre is introducing a new fitness class! Rock out Sundays from 12...
The Art of Partnered Pivots
Now that you’re a seasoned pro with solo pivots (wink), it’s time to explore pivots...
October 15, 2016
Contemporary Modern Beg-Lv.1 is $10 for October
It's a Fall treat! Lilia's Contemporary Modern Beginner-Level 1 class on Wednesdays is only $10...
October 12, 2016
Seriously, How Long Before I’m ‘Good’ at This?
Not going to lie - I’ve been avoiding writing about this. Not because it isn’t...
October 11, 2016
Join us for Anna’s Last Zumba Class!
Join Anna tomorrow, Saturday, October 7 for her last Zumba class! It's sure to be...
Why We All Have Time to Practice
‘But I’m so busy! How am I supposed to find time to practice my dancing between my...
October 4, 2016
JOD Closed Sun. Oct 9 & Mon. Oct 10
Joy of Dance is closed Sunday, October 9 and Monday, October 10 for Thanksgiving weekend....
New Spots Available for 10-12 Ballroom Scholarship Program
Great news! The Kids 10-12 Ballroom Scholarship Program has opened a several new spots in...
September 28, 2016
5 Musical Accents You Should Be Hitting
Let’s start with an exercise: What’s your favourite food? Would it still be your favourite...
September 27, 2016
The Mindset of a Successful Dancer, Part Two
Last week, we began exploring the mental landscape of a pro dancer, what keeps them...
September 20, 2016
Intensive Weekend with Daniel & Jameson Starts Tomorrow!
Joy of Dance is proud to present Daniel McGee & Jameson Kilburn back for another...
The Mindset of a Successful Dancer
Every day, I see students walk into the dance studio, ready to start or continue...
September 13, 2016
JOD Closed Sunday and Monday for Labour Day Weekend
Joy of Dance Centre will be closed Sunday, September 4 and Monday, September 5 for...
The 3 Most Important Things Dancing Can Teach You
When you read stories about people who have accomplished great deeds, one thing they all...
August 30, 2016
5 Reasons Why It’s a Good Idea to Film Yourself Dancing
I know, I know - you hate watching yourself dancing. Maybe you suspect you look terrible, and...
August 23, 2016