To see a list of dance classes that have been recently posted to our website Click Here. Don't want to commit to a series of classes? Check the list of Workshops or the list of Dance Socials.

TV Dance Stars at Toronto Partner Dancing Festival in May

Pasha & Anya from "So you think you can dance" & Alec & Edyta from "Dancing with the Stars" will be in Toronto May 24 and 25 for a Hot Latin and Ballroom weekend that will feature fantastic shows and workshops in various forms of partner dancing.  If you want to take workshops from top dancers, or just sample various forms of partner dancing, this is the event for you!

Also participating will be Salsa favorites Oscar and Vanessa, Swing Dance instructor Julie Epplett, Tango Festival organizer Elizabeth Sadowska, and more. Location: Lithuanian House (1573 Bloor Street West). Click here for more info. 
     
 
May Events

• Skating: Imperial Ice Stars Swan Lake on Ice (April 30 - May 11)
• Ballroom: SWING STREET BIG BAND (Sunday May 11th 2008)
• Ballroom:  Pro-Am and Amateur Dancesport Competition (May 11th 2008)
• Ballroom: Ballroom/latin Dance and Dinner (Sat May 17th, 2008)  
• Ballroom: Mandarin Lions Arts Festival at Elite Studio (May 18, 2008)
• Salsa: SALSA SOCIAL (Friday, May 23)
• Ballroom, Swing, Tango, Salsa: TwoSomeDance Partner Dancing Festival (May 24, 25 , 2008) 
• Swing: Saturday Night Swing - Dance Party (Saturday May 24, 2008)
• Mime: Mime Workshop (May 24-25, 2008)
• Scottish: Scottish Country Dancing (May 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24)
• Swing: Big Band Swing Dance Party with GTA Swing Band (Saturday May 31, 2008)

June and Later

• Waltz: Mostly Waltz (Friday June 6, 2008)
• Ballroom: Ontario Provincial Ballroom Dance Championships (June 6th and 7th, 2008)
• Tango: TangoLoft Argentine Tango Dance (Saturday June 7, 2008)
• General: So You Think You Can Dance Canada Audition (Monday, June 9, 2008)
• Salsa: Chocolate Salsa Party (Friday, June 13th, 2008)
• Fitness: FAME FITNESS MODEL COMPETITION & MARKETPLACE EXPO (JUNE 13 - 15TH, 2008)
• Ballroom: Social dance at Musselman's Lake in Stouffville (Saturday, June 14, 2008)
• Oriental: Art Performance Group BUYAKU (July 12th & 13th)
• General: EXTREME DANCE! Intensive Summer Camp (July 13-18, 2008) Kleinburg
• Swing: Toronto Open Swing Dance Championships (July 18-20,2008)
• Turkish: 3RD ANNUAL TURKISH FESTIVAL (AUGUST 2&3 2008 )

Getting Married and Want to Have some Fun on TV?

Are you getting married this summer and want to experience being on TV? A reality show is seeking couples that are getting married this summer in Toronto.  They are looking for fun,  outgoing couples - any race, sex, age or religion, who want to have some fun, be on camera, and are in need of some help with their wedding. Email us for details.

So You Think You Can Dance Begins Canadian Auditions

CTV has signed a deal to make a Canadian version of the popular televised dance contest "So You Think You Can Dance". Canadian dancers will strut their stuff in front of judges during cross-country auditions beginning Monday, April 7. Audition info here.

Toronto Dance Instructors Featured on "Made"

February, 2008: Viva Dance instructors Valentin Mirosh, Andrei Paramonov and Natale Paramonov are training novice dancer Joana Cardoso at Viva Dance for the MTV reality series "Made", a show about making dreams come true. In just four weeks Joana Cardoso is being "Made" into a ballroom dancer by Valentin Mirosh. Mild-mannered Anna Borshch is also making her acting debut as Valentin's cold and critical dance partner.

On February 11, Joana discovered she was getting a surprise lesson by World Showdance Champions, Andrei and Natale Paramonov. Told by MTV crew members to be strict and unforgiving, Andrei and Natale grilled poor Joana on her inadequate practice, her lack of passion, her sloppy outfit, and her bad feet. They even told her to watch her diet and eat less. Only after the shoot did they allow their true personalities to show as they comforted her with big hugs and smiles.

This episode of "Made" will air on MTV in the spring. During past seasons, each episode of MADE followed one willing candidate as they embarked on a mission to transform their life. Whether it was becoming a varsity football player, the homecoming queen or a cheerleader, each teenager dreamed of breaking out of their shell and finding out what they were really made of and what they could achieve when given the tools and training.

Get your Dance T-shirt

Show the world you dance! You can now buy T-shirts, bags, and buttons with the lively TorontoDance.com logo. Click here to order.

Toronto Dancers are New World Champions

December 1, 2007: Viva Dance's Andre & Natalie Paramonov have won the 2007 World Latin American Showdance Competition in the Netherlands. They are now the 2007 World Latin/American Showdance Champions. This feat was achieved in a competition field of 28 of the world's best showdance couples!

View their Honour Dance here!

More news from Viva Dance

Call for Performers

We receive many request for performances of various kinds. If you would like to join our roster of performers, please send us a video of your show. If we think we can recommend you, we will get back to you.

Dancing, Starring YOU!

Now you can be a dance star without taking a single class! The latest project of JibJab.com called 'Starring You', enables you to upload your photos and put yourself and your friends into hysterically funny dance videos ranging from disco dancing to the Charleston. The videos are created in three easy steps: 1) upload and preview photos, 2) cast your dancers, and 3) then publish. You can publish to popular websites such as Blogger or Facebook, embed the videos into web pages, or send links to the videos via email.

Send us your videos and we will post them on TorontoDance.com!


Toronto Sets World Record for Dance

As part of Orientation Week celebrations, more than 600 Ryerson University students danced into the Guinness World Record book for the largest dance class, held in Yonge-Dundas Square on Thursday August 30. Read More.

Toronto Dancers on TV

"Toronto dancing is one of the most varied and vibrant in the country", according to the following documentary on the dance scene in Toronto. Learn more about Tango and Salsa in Toronto by watching this excellent video clip:

Toronto Dancers in the Star

Several Toronto dancers, including Canadian Latin champions Kamil Studenny and Katya Trubina, are featured in an artical about Ballroom dancing in the Toronto Star. Kamil and Katya are teaching at HHDance Studio in North Toronto.

TheStar.com - Special - It's a ballroom blitz