New classes to be announced soon for Spring 2026! Our student troupe will have upcoming performances this spring/summer – check our social media channels for details. Subscribe for updates on upcoming classes and events. We’re also available to teach private lessons – contact us for more information: info@beeskneesdance.com
Author Archives: Mandi Gould
OUR FIRST BLOG POST IN AGES:
DECONSTRUCTING LINDY HOP I’ve been thinking about how I can contribute to the evolution of Lindy Hop. I’m interested in incorporating influences from other street dances that I study, and I want to keep the dance agile, open-ended, and adaptable. I’ve started thinking more about Lindy Hop as a set of principles rather than a …
Lindy Hop Blast Off! January 2024 Workshops
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CAME OUT! Stay tuned for our next event. Sign up for updates: Subscribe * indicates required Email Address * /* real people should not fill this in and expect good things – do not remove this or risk form bot signups */ WORKSHOP DATE: Saturday January …
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We’re making a comeback!
New classes to be announced soon! We are happy to say that original founder Mandi Gould, and Zoey Gould are reigniting Bees’ Knees Dance. Stay tuned for updates!
Guide for Swing Dance Shoes & Lindy Hop Shoes
Everything You’ve Always Wanted To Know About Swing Dance Shoes And Much Much More
CLASSES ARE ON HOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
After a wonderful 20 years at the hive, the bees will be going into hibernation. Classes are on hold until further notice. Thank you for your understanding. Kris, Phil, Jasper & VictorBees’ Knees Bee-Keepers *** Celebrating the original jazz-era dance styles of the 1920s to 1940s Our team of enthusiastic, professional instructors can’t wait to …
Hibernation Announcement
To our lovely Colony, After a wonderful 20 years at the hive, the bees will be going into hibernation. We have made the difficult decision to officially close down Bees’ Knees Dance and That Swing!, effective December 31, 2019. Words cannot express how grateful we are to the Toronto swing dance scene for welcoming us, …
Bees’ Knees Dance closing on Yonge St. & re-locating under new management
It’s with great sadness that I make this important announcement. Bees’ Knees Dance is closing at 750 Yonge St., and re-locating under new management. We have loved The Hive at 750 Yonge St. but the space is too expensive for us and we will be closing this location at the end of June. Our time here has been a success in most ways, but not financially, so the time has come to move on.
Toronto Star Article: April 15th, 2014
Article featuring Bees’ Knees Dance in the Toronto Star.
Tap – trial month of Tap at the Hive this March!
We’re giving Tap a whirl at the Hive this month! Come give it a try!