Dance Studio

I have taken belly dance classes here (on and off) since 2008 and have only great things to say about this school. The classes are organized into beginner, intermediate and advanced levels and are taught by experienced instructors in a fun, engaging manner. The beginner class breaks down the fundamentals in a way that makes it easy for anyone to follow along while the intermediate and advanced classes build on the fundamentals and incorporate more complex choreography. The instructors, particularly Nadia (who owns the school) and Katy, are amazing!! They are friendly, patient and encouraging. Everyone, from the beginner to the advanced dancer, is invited to present a choreographed dance for the annual recital, which is the highlight of the year as all the dancers share what they have learned for family and friends. The classes are very high energy and are great physical exercise as well as good for building self confidence and mental strength (it’s not easy remembering and performing a choreographed dance!). There is flexibility within the weekly class schedule, however, despite being able to attend classes on different days each week, a camaraderie develops between dancers as everyone is there to learn, grow and (most importantly) have fun. Class prices are reasonable with a variety of payment structure options, including discounts if you pay for a full year of classes. Parking (especially in the winter)is the only drawback to taking these classes located on the Danforth.

I first started to learn to dance here Lindy Hop with Mandy, Reesa, Kevin and a slew of wonderful instructors. They instilled in me a deep appreciation for this dance.

Arabesque Academy is THE school to learn authentic Arabic dance and music. All the teachers are well trained. There is individual attention and encouragement. If you are looking to learn technique, there is no other teacher like Yasmina Ramzy. She breaks down each movement step by step. You'll find muscles you never knew existed :) How wonderful is that? If you are only interested in dancing for exercise and listening to beautiful music, that's OK too. There are many classes to choose from and the school is directly across from the subway. There are drumming classes as well. The atmosphere is friendly and I love this school.

Great classes, gf talks about this place all the time. Guys send your gf here.

Although the facility is still partially under construction, the studio (mainly the 3rd floor) is very spacious. Most importantly, the atmosphere is pretty amazing and the teachers are superb

Wonderful environment. So clean, and the staff are really respectful to the customers. Many of them go above and beyond to ensure the facilities are clean. The instructors are fantastic! They challenge the dancers and share valuable knowledge and information with them. It really is a great place to be.

Dragonfly Bellydance is an amazing studio that I was absolutely blessed to stumble upon during my travels in the Annex a few years ago! They are conveniently located right by Bathurst subway station and their classes run in the evenings & on the weekends so it's easy for the 9-to-5ers to make it to class. There are a wide variety of classes available from your basic technique classes to specific classes (arms, improv, etc.) and from traditional oriental styles to folklore to all kinds of exciting fusion styles (bolero, steampunk and more!). There are also classes that focus on specific techniques/props each session as well as a selection of fitness classes. If you're looking for MORE variety, they also have a diverse selection of workshops over the year from both the studio faculty and other highly skilled instructors. There is always something going on and I am always excited to see what they will offer next! The heart and soul of the studio - and what ultimately sets it apart - are the instructors. The class sizes are fairly small and ALL of the instructors are patient, kind, funny, knowledgeable and teach you to dance in a way that works for YOUR body! It's a very accessible dance form to a wide range of ages, body types and fitness levels and they are excellent at coaching you to a level where you are challenged but not going beyond your physical ability. And it's not just about learning technique and choreography - they teach you about the music, the history and the cultural background of the dances you are learning, which gives you a very well-rounded understanding of the dance form. Finally, the teachers are all such incredibly talented dancers! You will never be lacking in the inspiration department when you watch them dance and they are all gracious and warm and genuinely want to share their passion for their chosen art form with their students. (No "diva" attitudes here!) If you want to learn a beautiful, graceful, strong dance form from a wonderful group of dancers in a supportive, welcoming, body positive environment then I highly recommend trying out one of the classes at Dragonfly Bellydance (your first one is free!)

I used to come here quite often as a kid the owner is a Angel. She has well over 30 years of dancing experience and competed and taught at the highest of levels. If you ever got a lesson from her I can guarantee you learned from one of the best and her certificates prove it. When I used to go she offered sandwiches and coffee which cost more than the beginners class itself at the time. Instead of people going out and killing or kids doing drugs, no matter what your race or religion or age you learned to dance and it was fun. eat your heart out!

While they do have a pretty good dance program here, there is a huge mean girl/ bully problem at for the love of it There are a group of girls who bully and exclude others. Management and staff are aware of what’s happening, yet they cater to the girls who are the top dancers and the families who pay the most money. They allowed the girls to bully my daughter.

Awesome people the instuctors are very helpful and friendly..I see why my daughter enjoys the classes..keep up the good job!

Took dancing lessons for our wedding and we loved them. The dance instructors are very friendly and ensure that you will look awesome when it counts!