Swing · West Coast, East Coast, Jive & Hustle · The Beaches
Swing Dance Lessons in Toronto
Upbeat, playful and easy to love.
Playful, upbeat partner dancing for adults. Learn West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Jive and Hustle in group classes or private lessons, with coaching from a team founded by world champions.
- Group classes with a 5, 10 or 20 class pass
- No partner or experience needed
- Private lessons for faster progress
You’re not alone
Sound familiar?
Upbeat music, simple footwork, and easy to enjoy on a social floor.
Choose how to start
Three ways into swing
Swing group classes are added to the schedule when there is interest, so check what is on, or start privately any time.
Class pass
5 · 10 · 20 classes
- Beginner-friendly swing classes
- Any group class, no membership required
- Partners rotate
Private lesson
From $140 + tax / lesson
- Start any week, at your pace
- Your coach dances with you
- West Coast, East Coast, Jive or Hustle
Not sure yet?
$99 consultation
- One-on-one with a senior coach
- Find the right swing style for you
- Leave with a clear plan
The styles
Which swing is for you?
West Coast Swing, taught by Ilinca, is smooth and stretchy, danced in a slot to modern pop, R&B and blues. There is lots of room to improvise, which is why social dancers get hooked.
East Coast Swing is the easiest way into swing: a rock step and triple steps in a relaxed, circular pattern, danced to rock ’n’ roll, big band and upbeat pop. It is a great first swing dance and the natural stepping stone to Jive.
Jive is East Coast Swing’s faster, sharper cousin, with kicks, flicks and quick, bouncy footwork. It is also one of the five competition Latin dances, so it is the next step if you enjoy ballroom and Latin.
Hustle is not strictly swing, but it is a close relative. It came out of 1970s New York disco clubs and borrows swing’s turns and partner connection. Smooth and full of spins, it is danced to disco, funk and modern dance music.
All four are taught with the same focus on real technique: timing you can feel and leads that are easy to follow.
Your coaches
Your swing coaches
West Coast Swing is taught by Ilinca. East Coast Swing and Jive are coached by our ballroom and Latin team, and Hustle by Eduardo.
Richard & Laura
2× World Champion · British Champion
The founders. Ranked among the top twenty-four couples in the world.
Eduardo
Club-style specialist
Warm, high-energy teaching for social dancers.
Kosta & Ilinca
Competitive expertise
Teach from both the competitor’s and the adult learner’s view.
Slavik
Trained competitors in Ukraine & China
Meticulous, detail-first coaching.
Reviews
What our students say
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5 stars isn’t enough! I’ve been attending group classes here for a couple of years. After seeing some recent false posts, I felt compelled to post this and share my own review. I take private lessons with an independent teacher and have only been paying for group c...
Jacqueline T9 months ago
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It took a couple tries to find the right teacher for us until my cousin told me about beach ballroom. I called and spoke to the owner whom was a pleasure to speak to. Who recommended Slavik to choreograph our dance for us. Slavik is …. Wonderful. Creative, a world...
Chandler Bonda month ago
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By far the best dance studio in Toronto. The owners, Laura and Richard, are incredibly kind and welcoming, and also world-class dancers (Blackpool and world champions) with an amazing depth of knowledge. Every instructor is highly educated, professional, and genuin...
Moon Azad9 months ago
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So far, I’ve only experienced Honky Tonk Fridays, but I’ve had such a fantastic time at Beaches Ballroom! The venue itself is a beautiful ballroom is impeccably maintained, welcoming, and such a lovely space to dance in. All of the staff are incredibly friendly, wa...
Janine Jackson5 months ago
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Such a lovely dance studio! Ive been attending the drop in classes for about a month now and have loved every second of it! I was nervous about attending classes by myself and as a total beginner. That fear was erased the second I walked in the door. The staff and...
Christine Scott7 months ago
Where our dancers come from
Swing dancing within reach of your neighbourhood
Swing and hustle classes bring in adults from the Beaches, East York, Leslieville, Riverdale and Rosedale. No partner or experience needed — the studio is at 1501 Queen St E.
Do I need a partner for swing lessons?
No. Partners rotate in group classes, and in private lessons your coach dances with you.
What is the difference between West Coast Swing and East Coast Swing?
West Coast Swing is danced in a slot with a smooth, elastic feel to modern music. East Coast Swing is bouncier and circular, danced to swing and rock ’n’ roll, and Jive is its faster, sharper competition cousin. We teach all of them: West Coast Swing with Ilinca, East Coast Swing and Jive with our ballroom and Latin team, and Hustle with Eduardo.
When are swing classes?
Swing group classes are added to the schedule when there is interest. Check upcoming classes, or call us and we will let you know when the next one starts. Private lessons can start any week.
How much are swing dance lessons?
Group classes are booked with a 5, 10 or 20 class pass. Private lessons start at $140 + tax ($169 + tax with a head coach), and a $99 Consultation is available if you want a plan.
Ready to swing?
See what is on this month, or start with a private lesson any week.
