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Ballroom Lessons and Locations
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Print this summary of Tom's program for the winter of 2020. Share it with your friends and family to join you for lessons.
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.
Print this summary of Tom's program for the winter of 2020. Share it with your friends and family to join you for lessons.
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.
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Free Introductory Lessons
Join us for a free Social Ballroom Open House at the Benson Center in Cornwall on Saturday afternoon April 4th. https://www.facebook.com/events/822557674852003/ 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 spring dance lessons of their choice. |
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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. The Winter 2020 dance program is underway and started on January 13th. The Spring 2020 dance program will run on Monday evenings from April 20th to June 22nd:
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Russell Ontario
NEW! Tom Manley and Isabelle Masson teach Ballroom dancing for fun at the Frank Kinnaird Hall, Russell Arena, Russell, ON. The Spring 2020 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. Tuesdays from Apr 21st to Jun 23rd:
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. |
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Cornwall Ontario - Benson Center
Tom Manley and Isabelle Masson teach Ballroom for fun at the Benson Center, 800 Seventh St W, in Cornwall. The Winter 2020 dance program is underway and had started on January 15th. The Spring 2020 dance program will run on Monday evenings from April 22nd to June 24th. Each lesson is one hour.
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. |
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Cornwall ON - Nav Center
Tom Manley teaches Ballroom for fun at Nav Fit at the Nav Center, 1950 Montreal Road, in Cornwall. The Winter 2020 dance program is underway and had started on January 15th. The Spring 2020 dance program will run on Wednesday evenings from April 22nd for 10 weeks to June 24th. 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 the Nav Center. |
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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. The winter program began on February 12th and runs for 5 Wednesdays until March 11th. Spring Dance Classes 2020 The spring classes will begin on April 1 and run for 5 Wednesdays until April 29. There is a possibility of having three classes:
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. |
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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. Winter Dance Classes 2020 Winter classes started on Tuesday February 11th and Thursday February 13th and run for 8 weeks to Tuesday March 31st and Thursday April 2nd. Tuesday
The cost is $72.32 HST included per person per lesson for 8 weeks. The tentative classes being offered in the spring in Chesterville will be Level 1, Level 2, Level 4, Silver and two combination classes (such as Tango/Foxtrot). Let Denis know what your preference would be for the combination classes. Visit Dennis' website for more information. |
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