Salsa
Westminster United 247 Broadway, OrangevilleReal salsa, starting easy. Salsa can be over-simplified. We’ll start simple, but grow towards the richness of real salsa.
Country Two-Step
ODSS 22 Faulkner Street, OrangevilleWalking 2.0. Walking variations. Turning into and out of cuddle/wrap, shadow, skaters, sweetheart, hand-in-hand, windmill & weave. Partnered dance; no partner required.
Blues Dancing
ODSS 22 Faulkner Street, OrangevilleLife gives you the blues, so let the blues give you life! Dance to the music - from ballrooming blues to dirty dancing. No partner required.
Creative Partnered Walking
Tony Rose 6 Northmen Way, OrangevilleInspired by travelling partner dances, made easy. Perhaps for just in class, or thru a park, down a street, around a track, in a parade? Poster says "Drop-ins welcome", but that's not quite right. Please let us know if you expect to join us. Poster's dates should also be updated.
Salsa
Westminster United 247 Broadway, OrangevilleReal salsa, starting easy. Salsa can be over-simplified. We’ll start simple, but grow towards the richness of real salsa.
Guest Speaker + Dance Teacher at Canadian Federation of University Women
I was invited to speak and teach for the Canadian Federation of University Women. At first I thought it was a mistake due to an assumption that a dance company owner must be a woman. It wasn't a mistake - they knew who I was - and it actually is appropriate: My grandparents did not…
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Freestyle Partner Dancing
Tony Rose 6 Northmen Way, OrangevilleBallroom not for you? Advance your dance without learning formal steps.
Social Ballroom
Tony Rose 6 Northmen Way, OrangevilleBeginner classes in a variety of partner dance styles - ballroom, latin, salsa, swing - focused on fun, in a relaxed environment. This could be an excellent introduction if you want to enter ballroom competitions, but that is not the purpose of this course. Private lessons also available.
Creative Partnered Walking
Tony Rose 6 Northmen Way, OrangevilleInspired by travelling partner dances, made easy. Perhaps for just in class, or thru a park, down a street, around a track, in a parade? Poster says "Drop-ins welcome", but that's not quite right. Please let us know if you expect to join us. Poster's dates should also be updated.
Salsa
Westminster United 247 Broadway, OrangevilleReal salsa, starting easy. Salsa can be over-simplified. We’ll start simple, but grow towards the richness of real salsa.
Country Two-Step
ODSS 22 Faulkner Street, OrangevilleWalking 2.0. Walking variations. Turning into and out of cuddle/wrap, shadow, skaters, sweetheart, hand-in-hand, windmill & weave. Partnered dance; no partner required.
Blues Dancing
ODSS 22 Faulkner Street, OrangevilleLife gives you the blues, so let the blues give you life! Dance to the music - from ballrooming blues to dirty dancing. No partner required.
Freestyle Partner Dancing
Tony Rose 6 Northmen Way, OrangevilleBallroom not for you? Advance your dance without learning formal steps.
Social Ballroom
Tony Rose 6 Northmen Way, OrangevilleBeginner classes in a variety of partner dance styles - ballroom, latin, salsa, swing - focused on fun, in a relaxed environment. This could be an excellent introduction if you want to enter ballroom competitions, but that is not the purpose of this course. Private lessons also available.
Contact Improv (confirm*)
Venue to be announced Orangeville, Ontario, CanadaA dance where both / all people are following. Following what? The moving point of balance; momentum. You’re also following your impulse, which is to say anyone can inject moments of leading. Can be slow or fast, simple or athletic. It can be like partner tai chi (but generally without any hint of combat), like…
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Creative Partnered Walking
Tony Rose 6 Northmen Way, OrangevilleInspired by travelling partner dances, made easy. Perhaps for just in class, or thru a park, down a street, around a track, in a parade? Poster says "Drop-ins welcome", but that's not quite right. Please let us know if you expect to join us. Poster's dates should also be updated.
Salsa
Westminster United 247 Broadway, OrangevilleReal salsa, starting easy. Salsa can be over-simplified. We’ll start simple, but grow towards the richness of real salsa.
Family Circus
ODSS 22 Faulkner Street, OrangevillePhysical Play for Parents & Kids age 5+. Rediscover childhood. Rolling, spiraling, bouncing, playful dance variations of animal movement and character play - and singing / percussion games. Price is for 1 child and 1 or 2 adults. Additional children in same family half price.
Freestyle Partner Dancing
Tony Rose 6 Northmen Way, OrangevilleBallroom not for you? Advance your dance without learning formal steps.
Social Ballroom
Tony Rose 6 Northmen Way, OrangevilleBeginner classes in a variety of partner dance styles - ballroom, latin, salsa, swing - focused on fun, in a relaxed environment. This could be an excellent introduction if you want to enter ballroom competitions, but that is not the purpose of this course. Private lessons also available.
Ecstatic Dance (confirm*)
Venue to be announced Orangeville, Ontario, CanadaFree-form dance. Let movements arise. Breathe, shake, feel what you feel, express what bubbles up. A chance to explore yourself thru dance in a supportive community. We begin with a guided warmup growing connections within ourselves and between each other. Then surf a DJ'd wave, slowly building to a peak or two before gradually coming…
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Creative Partnered Walking
Tony Rose 6 Northmen Way, OrangevilleInspired by travelling partner dances, made easy. Perhaps for just in class, or thru a park, down a street, around a track, in a parade? Poster says "Drop-ins welcome", but that's not quite right. Please let us know if you expect to join us. Poster's dates should also be updated.
Salsa Rueda
Westminster United 247 Broadway, OrangevilleSalsa meets Spirograph? In a rueda (Spanish for wheel), a group of dancers move along the spokes and circumference of an imaginary wheel, changing partners and doing synchronized moves to the teacher’s calls.
Family Circus
ODSS 22 Faulkner Street, OrangevillePhysical Play for Parents & Kids age 5+. Rediscover childhood. Rolling, spiraling, bouncing, playful dance variations of animal movement and character play - and singing / percussion games. Price is for 1 child and 1 or 2 adults. Additional children in same family half price.
Freestyle Partner Dancing
Tony Rose 6 Northmen Way, OrangevilleBallroom not for you? Advance your dance without learning formal steps.
Social Ballroom
Tony Rose 6 Northmen Way, OrangevilleBeginner classes in a variety of partner dance styles - ballroom, latin, salsa, swing - focused on fun, in a relaxed environment. This could be an excellent introduction if you want to enter ballroom competitions, but that is not the purpose of this course. Private lessons also available.
Follow Your Bliss – All Styles Dance Night (confirm*)
To a range of musical styles chosen by you, practice official moves or experiment / play. All welcome. Solo / partners / group. Change partners or stay with one. Do what you want. 2nd Saturday every* month. * Want to attend? Let us know: contact. Want to host if we're not available? Let us know.…
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Mother’s Day at Windrush Estate Winery
Windrush Estate Winery 3100 Concession Rd 3, Adjala, Ontario, CanadaMother’s Day as never before imagined! Enjoy a flight of three international award-winning wines, paired with delectables from caterer 'Le Finis', while 15-year-old pianist and composer Taras Petryk performs his own fanciful compositions to honour his mom and all moms - music paired with the wines, taking you to a synaesthetic wonderland of vividly experiencing…
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Creative Partnered Walking
Tony Rose 6 Northmen Way, OrangevilleInspired by travelling partner dances, made easy. Perhaps for just in class, or thru a park, down a street, around a track, in a parade? Poster says "Drop-ins welcome", but that's not quite right. Please let us know if you expect to join us. Poster's dates should also be updated.
Salsa Rueda
Westminster United 247 Broadway, OrangevilleSalsa meets Spirograph? In a rueda (Spanish for wheel), a group of dancers move along the spokes and circumference of an imaginary wheel, changing partners and doing synchronized moves to the teacher’s calls.
Circle Dance
ODSS 22 Faulkner Street, OrangevilleCircular folk dances from around the world. Folk dances can be performed in costume, but in this class we're going informal - social - like at a wedding.
West Coast Swing
ODSS 22 Faulkner Street, OrangevilleA smooth, elastic, slotted dance (linear, on-the-spot) that suits most music (most genres). Follower typically moves in a slot, Relaxed, fun, and stylish.
Freestyle Partner Dancing
Tony Rose 6 Northmen Way, OrangevilleBallroom not for you? Advance your dance without learning formal steps.
Social Ballroom
Tony Rose 6 Northmen Way, OrangevilleBeginner classes in a variety of partner dance styles - ballroom, latin, salsa, swing - focused on fun, in a relaxed environment. This could be an excellent introduction if you want to enter ballroom competitions, but that is not the purpose of this course. Private lessons also available.
Salsa Rueda
Westminster United 247 Broadway, OrangevilleSalsa meets Spirograph? In a rueda (Spanish for wheel), a group of dancers move along the spokes and circumference of an imaginary wheel, changing partners and doing synchronized moves to the teacher’s calls.
Circle Dance
ODSS 22 Faulkner Street, OrangevilleCircular folk dances from around the world. Folk dances can be performed in costume, but in this class we're going informal - social - like at a wedding.
West Coast Swing
ODSS 22 Faulkner Street, OrangevilleA smooth, elastic, slotted dance (linear, on-the-spot) that suits most music (most genres). Follower typically moves in a slot, Relaxed, fun, and stylish.
Freestyle Partner Dancing
Tony Rose 6 Northmen Way, OrangevilleBallroom not for you? Advance your dance without learning formal steps.
Social Ballroom
Tony Rose 6 Northmen Way, OrangevilleBeginner classes in a variety of partner dance styles - ballroom, latin, salsa, swing - focused on fun, in a relaxed environment. This could be an excellent introduction if you want to enter ballroom competitions, but that is not the purpose of this course. Private lessons also available.
Contact Improv (confirm*)
Venue to be announced Orangeville, Ontario, CanadaA dance where both / all people are following. Following what? The moving point of balance; momentum. You’re also following your impulse, which is to say anyone can inject moments of leading. Can be slow or fast, simple or athletic. It can be like partner tai chi (but generally without any hint of combat), like…
Read more
Creative Partnered Walking
Tony Rose 6 Northmen Way, OrangevilleInspired by travelling partner dances, made easy. Perhaps for just in class, or thru a park, down a street, around a track, in a parade? Poster says "Drop-ins welcome", but that's not quite right. Please let us know if you expect to join us. Poster's dates should also be updated.
Blues & Jazz
Westminster United 247 Broadway, OrangevilleIn advance of the Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival, June 2-4, come to an intro dance class: 8-8:30 - Intimate blues + a taste of intense rockin’ blues. 8:30-9 - Swing + a taste of bebop & beyond. Be the music. All welcome. No partner required.
Circle Dance
ODSS 22 Faulkner Street, OrangevilleCircular folk dances from around the world. Folk dances can be performed in costume, but in this class we're going informal - social - like at a wedding.
West Coast Swing
ODSS 22 Faulkner Street, OrangevilleA smooth, elastic, slotted dance (linear, on-the-spot) that suits most music (most genres). Follower typically moves in a slot, Relaxed, fun, and stylish.
Ecstatic Dance (confirm*)
Venue to be announced Orangeville, Ontario, CanadaFree-form dance. Let movements arise. Breathe, shake, feel what you feel, express what bubbles up. A chance to explore yourself thru dance in a supportive community. We begin with a guided warmup growing connections within ourselves and between each other. Then surf a DJ'd wave, slowly building to a peak or two before gradually coming…
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Blues & Jazz – class + open dance
Intimate Blues + Intense Rockin' Blues + Swingin' Jazz 7-8 class 8-9 open dance Partner not required Marion Hall, northwest corner of First & First (St & Ave) $10 for 2 hours. See also - returning soon (July?) - Blues & Jazz dances 3rd Saturday every month.
Class at Blues & Jazz Festival
Marion Hall (formerly Covenant Alliance Church) 3 Zina St, Orangeville, Ontario, CanadaDance Blues & Jazz: Intimate blues + a taste of intense rockin' blues. Swing + a taste of bebop & beyond. Be the music. All welcome. No partner required. Free! See also: Classes before and after the festival: facebook.com/DanceOrangeville/posts/... Jonathon Neville's company Dance Orangeville grows artistic social dancing. His work was featured at the Canadian…
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Swing Rueda
Westminster United 247 Broadway, OrangevilleSwing meets Spirograph? Inspired by salsa rueda (Spanish for wheel), a group of dancers move along the spokes and circumference of a wheel, changing partners and doing synchronized moves called by a group leader.
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