The dance is a poem of which each movement is a word.
Ballroom Lessons and Locations
Join our newsletter for notices of new sessions each season.
Social ballroom dancing means dancing with a partner. But you do not need a dance partner to join! We welcome individuals, friends dancing together, and couples. We will integrate single dancers.
If you are taking, or have taken lessons with Tom and Isabelle, then please consult our list of video demonstrations of dance figures so you can practice at home and refresh your repertoire as the years go by.
We invite all ballroom schools, in eastern Ontario outside of Ottawa, to list their programs on this website and participate in a joint promotion of ballroom dancing. Write to Tom to submit your material. We need a short story and picture about lessons and locations, and a photo with description and contact information of the instructors.
Social ballroom dancing means dancing with a partner. But you do not need a dance partner to join! We welcome individuals, friends dancing together, and couples. We will integrate single dancers.
If you are taking, or have taken lessons with Tom and Isabelle, then please consult our list of video demonstrations of dance figures so you can practice at home and refresh your repertoire as the years go by.
We invite all ballroom schools, in eastern Ontario outside of Ottawa, to list their programs on this website and participate in a joint promotion of ballroom dancing. Write to Tom to submit your material. We need a short story and picture about lessons and locations, and a photo with description and contact information of the instructors.
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all dance lessons are on hold. We hope to return to group lessons this fall. We will update this site when we have more information.
|
Free Introductory Lessons
This event is postponed until further notice.... Join us for a free Social Ballroom Open House at the Benson Center in Cornwall on ... The purpose of this event is to provide a basic teaser lesson of different dance styles. Participants are invited to one, two, or three hours. Please arrive on the hour to join one of the introductory lessons. The afternoon will see one hour on each of three dance styles: American Waltz, Bachata, and Mambo. The date is set so that participants will be invited to join the fall dance lessons of their choice. |
|
|
Crysler Ontario
Tom Manley and Isabelle Masson teach Ballroom dancing for fun at the Crysler Community Center, 16 Third Street, which boasts lots of space on a large hard wood floor. Come back later to view our Fall 2020 dance program on Monday evenings... The cost for any one lesson is $100 per person for ten weeks, HST included. Stay for a second lesson for only $50 more. Stay for a third lesson and add another $50. For beginner dancers, pay only after the first lesson to confirm that you are still interested. |
|
|
Russell Ontario
NEW! Tom Manley and Isabelle Masson teach Ballroom dancing for fun at the Frank Kinnaird Hall, Russell Arena, Russell, ON. Come back later to view our Fall 2020 dance program ... The dance program is Recreational Ballroom Dancing. Combine musical rhythm and light physical exercise with the pleasure of social dancing. This recreational activity also provides a life skill that one can use at parties, receptions, and community dances. The Triple Swing dance is one of the most versatile partner dances for rock 'n roll , country rock, and soft rock music. Dance the Waltz to three-beat romantic music as you sail across the room with your partner in flowing elegant moves. On a date to be determined...
For beginner dancers, pay only after the first lesson to confirm that you are still interested. Register with the recreation department of the municipality of Russell. But recreational ballroom dancing will only appear on their program in March. |
|
|
Cornwall Ontario - Benson Center
Tom Manley and Isabelle Masson teach Ballroom for fun at the Benson Center, 800 Seventh St W, in Cornwall. Come back later to view our Fall 2020 dance program on Wednesday evenings... The cost for any one lesson is $100 per person for ten weeks, HST included. Save money and stay for more than one hour: add only $50 for a second lesson, and add another $50 for a third lesson. For beginner dancers, pay only after the first lesson to confirm that you are still interested. Contact Tom for more information: 613-361-2056 or tom@tommanley.ca. Registrations and payments are made to the City of Cornwall. |
|
|
Cornwall ON - NAV Center
Tom Manley teaches Ballroom for fun at NAV Fit at the NAV Center, 1950 Montreal Road, in Cornwall. Come back later to view our Fall 2020 dance program on Wednesday evenings at 5pm on date to be determined... Each lesson is one hour. This hour is specifically tailored to single dancers and friends, and is open to couples. We will rotate dance partners every few minutes. The cost for any one lesson is $100 per person for ten weeks, HST included. For beginner dancers, pay only after the first lesson to confirm that you are still interested. Contact Tom for more information: 613-361-2056 or tom@tommanley.ca. Registrations and payments are made to NAV Fit. |
|
|
Cornwall ON - Centre C-É Claude
Dennis Taylor teaches Social Ballroom on Wednesday evenings at the Centre Charles-Emile Claude at 146 Chevrier Avenue in Cornwall Ontario, right behind the cathedral. The center boasts a large gym with a nice hard wood floor and an excellent sound system. Come back later to view our Fall 2020 dance program ... ET DENIS KNOW THE CLASSES YOU WOULD LIKE OFFERED. Classes cost $60.00 per person for each five-week session. If you wish to take another session it is only $30.00 per person for the second or third session. To register, you can email to Dennis or phone at 613-448-3633. As always, we need a minimum number of people to offer the classes. Visit Dennis' website for more information. |
|
|
Chesterville Ontario
Dennis Taylor teaches Social Ballroom upstairs in the old Chesterville Community Hall at 1 Mill Street beside the bridge over the South Nation River, about 45 minutes south of Ottawa. The facility has a large smooth dance floor, off floor seating for everyone, and lots of smiles and laughs. Come back later to view our Fall 2020 dance program ... Visit Dennis' website for more information. |
|