The dance is a poem of which each movement is a word.
Ballroom Lessons and Locations
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If you are taking, or have taken lessons with Tom and Isabelle, then please consult our list of video demonstrations so you can practice at home and refresh your repertoire as the years go by.
The COVID protocol requires face masks while entering and leaving the building, but not while dancing, and requires physical distancing between couples. Single dancers are welcome, but will have to dance alone as we will not rotate partners for single dancers.
If you are taking, or have taken lessons with Tom and Isabelle, then please consult our list of video demonstrations so you can practice at home and refresh your repertoire as the years go by.
The COVID protocol requires face masks while entering and leaving the building, but not while dancing, and requires physical distancing between couples. Single dancers are welcome, but will have to dance alone as we will not rotate partners for single dancers.
Ontario announced new pandemic control measures on January 3rd. Consequently, recreational facilities, including dancing, are closed until January 27th. The lesson programs announced below are on hold until them. Stay tuned for new start dates to be announced at the end of the month.
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Russell Ontario
Tom Manley and Isabelle Masson teach Ballroom dancing for fun at the Frank Kinnaird Hall, Russell Arena, Russell, ON. The Samba is an energetic fast latin dance of 8 beats, with rocking hips actions. It is characterized by a bounce and rolling hip action with a great deal of rhythm. The Bachata from the Dominican Republic offers lots of hip movement, romantic wraps, and a rhythmic feeling of the beat. On Wednesday evenings, starting on date to be determined:
Open to adolescents and adults, couples, family members and friends dancing together. Contact Tom for more information: 613-361-2056 or tom@tommanley.ca. Register with the recreation department of the municipality of Russell. The dance lessons appear in their program as 10 weeks starting January 19th, so they will prorate the fee for 8 weeks. |
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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 Samba is an energetic fast latin dance of 8 beats, with rocking hips actions. It is characterized by a bounce and rolling hip action with a great deal of rhythm. The International Rumba dance is a slow romantic latin dance of four beats, with rocking hips actions. The Mambo is a fast and spicy dance characterized by strong Cuban motion, staccato movement and expression of rhythm through the body. On Mondays evenings starting January 31st, with a break for Family day in February:
Open to adolescents and adults, couples, family and friends dancing together. Contact Tom for more information: 613-361-2056 or tom@tommanley.ca. Registrations and payments are made to the City of Cornwall, or visit the Benson Center to register in person. As of January 24th, the Benson Center did not yet load their programs in the online registration system, so you can register in person on the 31st. |
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Vankleek Hill Ontario - Zudio Dance & Fitness Center
Tom Manley teaches Ballroom for Fun at the Zudio Dance & Fitness Center, 144 High Street - Vankleek Hill, ON. Four lessons of 75 minutes on Feb 5 & 19, Mar 5 & 19 2022.
Click here to register in advance. Open to adolescents and adults, couples, family and friends dancing together. Contact Tom for more information: 613-361-2056 or tom@tommanley.ca. Payment can be made by cash or e-transfer in advance or after the first lesson to confirm that you wish to pursue the program. |
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