Classes

Register for Solo Jazz with Natasha Powell!

Join Guest Instructor Natasha Powell for Solo Jazz workshops this November! Natasha Powell is a professional Dancer, Choreographer, Producer, and founding Artistic Director of the award-winning dance company Holla Jazz. Here is video showing Natasha’s past work. Course details are below.
Note: New partner Lindy Hop courses will be announced for January. We’re also available for private lessons – contact us for more information: info@beeskneesdance.com

Beginner Solo Jazz with Natasha Powell

For those who are new or in their early stages of learning authentic jazz dance. The course explores the music, shape of the dance, its connecting history, grooves, rhythm, and ideas that can bring this dance to life, through progressions, combinations, conversations, and more! No experience is required.
  • Dates: Sundays November 17th & 24th
  • Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
  • Location: 527 Bloor Street West (Bloor and Bathurst)
  • Cost: $50 for two classes / Drop-in $30 per class
  • Note: This is a special workshop, so unfortunately there are no student/senior discounts available for this course

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UPCOMING JANUARY 2025 LINDY HOP CLASSES

Registration for January classes will open in December

We’re thrilled to offer Lindy Hop classes, taught by Jana Jedlovska and Zoey Gould! Jana and Zoey learned from many original swing dancers and bring more than 25 years of Lindy Hop experience.

What is Lindy Hop?

Lindy Hop, the original swing dance, is a Black American dance that originated in Harlem, New York City, in the late 1920s. Sometimes known as Jitterbug, Lindy Hop evolved from the Charleston era and dominated dance halls throughout the Great Depression until World War II. It’s an unabashedly joyful dance, with a playful, flowing style that closely reflects its music. 

Lindy Hop is a partnered social dance but you don’t need to bring your own partner. We rotate during the class so that you have a chance to meet and dance with many different people. Partners are connected in a playful lead/follow relationship. Absolutely no experience or partner are required for Level 1.

Courses

Beginner Level 1.0 Lindy Hop

This class will build a solid foundation for students who are new to Lindy Hop. No experience is required, and no partner is needed.

  • Dates: new courses to be announced soon – please join our mailing list or follow us on social media to stay up-to-date
  • Location: 527 Bloor Street West (Bloor and Bathurst)

Level 1.5 Lindy Hop & Charleston

For students with some basic Lindy Hop experience who want to take their dancing to the next level. Prerequisites include some experience with swingouts and 8-count Lindy Hop. No partner required.

  • Dates: new courses to be announced soon – please join our mailing list or follow us on social media to stay up-to-date
  • Location: 527 Bloor Street West (Bloor and Bathurst)