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
The Power of Body Language, Part Two
For part one, click here. Have you ever gotten a ‘feeling’ about someone? Maybe you thought...
August 16, 2016
The Power of Body Language
Dancing is your autobiography in motion. Mikhail Baryshnikov once said ‘dance with me for 5...
August 9, 2016
Little Details VS Big Picture Dancing, Part 2
Welcome back! To recap: We’ve talked about how easy it is to place too much...
August 2, 2016
Little Details VS Big Picture Dancing
We all know that dancing well requires a lot of attention to detail. In fact, many students,...
July 26, 2016
10 Ways to Scratch that ‘Dance Itch’ Between Classes
Sometimes, that one hour a week dance lesson just isn’t enough. You want to get...
July 19, 2016
Technique VS New Steps: What to Focus on?
You’ve probably heard the saying: ‘Beginner dancers take intermediate classes, intermediate dancers take advanced classes,...
July 12, 2016
7 Reasons to Leave a Dance – BEFORE the Song Ends
For many people, the answer to this question is an automatic ‘no’. After all, you’ve...
July 5, 2016
How to Get Your Partner into Ballroom Dancing
Getting a skeptical partner onto the ballroom dance floor can be like taming a squirrel:...
June 28, 2016
JOD Closed Friday, July 1 and Saturday, July 2
Joy of Dance is closed this Friday, July 1st and Saturday, July 2nd for Canada...
Are Fears Holding Back Your Dancing?
We all have them. That one exercise you hate doing. That technique you can’t stand...
June 21, 2016
Special Junior Ballet Intensive for Kids Ages 10-14
Over three days, come explore the world of ballet and learn about basic dance technique...
June 21, 2016
Ballet Intensive Week for Teens and Adults
This intensive week-long workshop is for teen and adult dancers who have at least 3...
June 21, 2016
Overcoming the ‘Old’ Barrier, Part Two
Last time, we discussed how we might overcome some of the challenges that more senior dancers...
June 14, 2016
Info for Spring Showcase, Sat. June 18
Date: Saturday, June 18, 2016 Start Time: 4 p.m. Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 190 Princes' Blvd on the Exhibition Grounds Length...
Overcoming the ‘Old’ Barrier when Social Dancing
Dancing, like many physical activities, has long been considered a young person’s sport. Whether you...
June 7, 2016
Dance Practice, and 3 Things it Teaches You About Balance
I had a revelation recently. It happened during my workout session, while I was trying...
May 31, 2016
How to Lead without Leading – Part Two
Last time, we went over the importance of body movement, controlled momentum, and good posture in...
May 24, 2016
JOD is CLOSED on Sunday and Monday for Victoria Day
Joy of Dance is closed on Sunday, May 22 and Monday, May 23 for the...
How to Lead without Leading (Or, How to Make it Look Easy)
‘Great dancers make dancing look easy’. Have you ever heard this before? Maybe it’s been...
May 17, 2016