Ballroom
Learn the Foxtrot, Waltz & Tango
The Foxtrot is a smooth, progressive ballroom dance characterized by long, flowing movements across the dance floor with a basic slow-slow-quick-quick rhythm pattern. Developed in the early 1900s, it emphasizes elegant gliding steps and graceful turns, making it one of the most popular and accessible social dances for beginners and experienced dancers alike.
See a sample of the foxtrot in our group classes HERE.
The waltz is a graceful ballroom dance performed in 3/4 time signature, featuring a distinctive "one-two-three" rhythm where dancers glide around the floor in sweeping circular patterns. Originating in Austria and Germany in the late 18th century, it's characterized by its flowing, romantic movements and the signature rise and fall motion that creates an elegant, floating quality.
See a sample of the waltz in our group classes HERE.
The tango is a passionate, dramatic ballroom dance characterized by sharp, staccato movements, intricate footwork, and intense connection between partners who maintain close physical contact throughout. Originating in the late 19th century in the working-class neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, Argentina, it features sudden pauses, dramatic poses, and a distinctive walking rhythm that creates an atmosphere of sultry intensity and controlled power.
Singles and couples are welcome in all of our classes.
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Beginner Ballroom
Foxtrot, Waltz, and Tango
Thursdays 7:45 PM - 8:30 PM
Dates: Sept 4 - Oct 23 (8 wks)
Price: $140 per person
Class Instructor: Bryan -
Ballroom; Level 2
Foxtrot, Waltz, and Tango
Fridays 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Dates: Sept 5 - Oct 24 (8 wks)
Price: $140 per person
Class Instructor: Bryan
Swing
The East Coast Swing is an energetic, upbeat dance performed to swing music with a basic triple-step, triple-step, rock-step pattern that creates a bouncy, rhythmic movement. Developed in the 1940s as a simplified version of the Lindy Hop, it features playful spins, turns, and kicks that make it one of the most fun and accessible social dances for beginners.
Singles and couples are welcome in all of our classes. See a sample from our beginner class HERE and a sample from our level two class HERE.
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Beginner Swing
Mondays 7:45 - 8:30 PM
Dates: Sept 1 - Oct 20 (8 wks)
Price: $140 per person
Class Instructor: Beth -
Swing; Level 2
Mondays 7:45 - 8:30 PM
Dates: Sept 1 - Oct 20 (8 wks)
Price: $140 per person
Class Instructor: Bryan
Latin Dances
Salsa is a vibrant, rhythmic Latin dance characterized by quick footwork, hip movements, and intricate turn patterns performed to upbeat Afro-Caribbean music with a distinctive clave rhythm. Originating from a fusion of Cuban, Puerto Rican, and other Latin American dance styles, it emphasizes improvisational partner work, syncopated steps, and an energetic, celebratory atmosphere that makes it a popular social dance worldwide.
See a sample from our beginner class HERE and level 2 class HERE.
The Cha-Cha is a lively Latin dance characterized by a distinctive "cha-cha-cha" triple step pattern and syncopated rhythm that creates a playful, flirtatious mood between partners. Originating in Cuba in the 1950s, it features sharp hip movements, quick footwork, and staccato actions that emphasize the off-beat timing, making it both energetic and precise.
The samba is a vibrant Brazilian dance characterized by bouncing, rhythmic movements, rolling hips, and a distinctive "bounce action" created by bending and straightening the knees in sync with the syncopated 2/4 rhythm. Originating from African and Brazilian folk traditions, it features rapid footwork, expressive body isolations, and an exuberant, carnival-like energy that makes it one of the most dynamic and joyful ballroom dances.
See a samba sample from our Latin class HERE.
Bachata is a popular Latin dance characterized by smooth hip movements, close partner connection, and a distinctive four-beat pattern with a signature "pop" or tap on the fourth count. Originating in the Dominican Republic in the 1960s, it features flowing movements and expressive styling that reflects the emotional storytelling found in traditional bachata music.
The rumba is a slow, romantic Latin dance characterized by smooth hip movements, controlled walks, and expressive movements that emphasize the emotional connection between partners. Originating in Cuba and later refined for ballroom dancing, it features a distinctive box step pattern with delayed timing and focuses on storytelling through graceful, flowing movements and dramatic poses.
Singles and couples are welcome in all of our classes.
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Beginner Salsa
Wednesdays 7:45 PM - 8:30 PM
Dates: Sept 3 - Oct 22 (8 wks)
Price: $140 per person
Class Instructor: Lydia -
Salsa; Level 2
Wednesdays 7:45 PM - 8:30 PM
Dates: Sept 3 - Oct 22 (8 wks)
Price: $140 per person
Class Instructor: Ashley -
Beginner Bachata
Mondays 8:30 PM - 9:15 PM
Dates: Sept 1 - Oct 20 (8 wks)
Price: $140 per person
Class Instructor: Bryan -
Beginner Latin
Cha-Cha, Rumba & Samba
Thursdays 8:30 PM - 9:15 PM
Dates: Sept 4 - Oct 23 (8 wks)
Price: $140 per person
Class Instructor: Bryan -
Latin; Level 2
Cha-Cha, Rumba & Samba
Fridays 7:45 PM - 8:30 PM
Dates: Sept 5 - Oct 24 (8 wks)
Price: $140 per person
Class Instructor: Bryan
Line Dancing
Line dancing is a choreographed dance form where participants perform synchronized steps and movements in rows or lines, typically without partners, following a set sequence that repeats throughout the song. Popular in country-western venues and social gatherings, it features accessible step patterns that allow dancers of all skill levels to participate together, creating a fun, community-oriented dance experience.
See a beginner demo HERE, and a level 2 demo HERE. See one of our favourite intermediate line dances HERE.
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Beginner Line Dance
Dancers of all levels will enjoy this class, but we cater to absolute beginners.
Tuesdays 7:15 - 8:00 PM
Dates: Sept 2 - Oct 21 (8 wks)
Price: $140 per person
Class Instructor: Beth -
No Country Music Line Dance
You want to learn to line dance but don’t like country music.
Tuesdays 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Dates: Sept 2 - Oct 21 (8 wks)
Price: $140 per person
Class Instructor: Beth -
Line Dance; Beginner Level 2
You have previous line dance experience, have completed the beginner class, or are ready for a new challenge.
Tuesdays 8:00 - 8:45 PM
Dates: Sept 2 - Oct 21 (8 wks)
Price: $140 per person
Class Instructor: Beth -
Intermediate Line Dance
You have a lot of line dance experience and feel confident with turns, rapid transitions, and extended dance sequences.
Thursdays 7:00 - 7:45 PM
Dates: Sept 4 - Oct 23 (8 wks)
Price: $140 per person
Class Instructor: Bryan
Hustle/Disco
The hustle is an electrifying partner dance that captures the disco era's vibrant energy through its distinctive off-beat timing and intricate turn patterns. Born in the nightclubs of 1970s New York, this dynamic dance features rapid spins, complex hand connections, and syncopated footwork that creates an exciting interplay between partners as they navigate the dance floor with precision and flair. The hustle's signature characteristic lies in its ability to transform simple walking steps into sophisticated patterns through creative timing variations and seamless transitions, making it both challenging and exhilarating for dancers who crave musicality and connection. With its roots in Latin dance traditions and its evolution through disco culture, the syncopated hustle offers dancers the perfect blend of technical complexity and pure fun, creating an infectious energy that embodies the spirit of celebration and partnership on the dance floor.
See samples from our beginner class HERE and HERE.
Watch a sample from our level 2 class HERE.
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Beginner Hustle
Mondays 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Dates: Sept 1 - Oct 20 (8 wks)
Price: $140 per person
Class Instructor: Beth -
Hustle; Level 2
Mondays 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Dates: Sept 1 - Oct 20 (8 wks)
Price: $140 per person
Class Instructor: Bryan
3323 Mainway Drive
Burlington ON L7M 1A6
Phone/Text: (905) 592-3435
Email: simplyballroom.ca@gmail.com