subject: Dance Studios In Toronto: A Way To Become Better [print this page] "To dance is to be out of yourself - larger, more beautiful, more powerful." ~Agnes De Mille
Toronto is known to be a home to many dance studios and schools. When looking for a studio to enrol your children or yourself, you will come across hundreds of listings on the Internet, and it is really easy to get lost. It is important to consider a number of factors when choosing the ideal dance studio for you. First of all, you need to ask yourself a question: What is my main purpose of taking dance classes?
Do you want to stay in shape and keep your body toned? Do you want to learn certain styles of dance? Maybe you would like to turn dancing into a career?
Whatever answer you will come up with, you are lucky to live in this city because in Toronto you will find dance studios that cater to your needs. Most of the times, you will find that each studio is focused on certain dance styles and age groups. Children ages 4 to 17 are usually members of local dance studios that offer a wide range of dance classes, such as Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Acro, Tap, and Musical Theatre. Some kids do this for fun and general physical exercise purposes, while others take dance more seriously and work hard to turn it into a career in the future.
Young adults prefer joining dance studios that offer drop-in classes and a wide range of street dance styles like hip hop. This type of dance does not require serious dance background and experience and can be enjoyed by amateurs. Urban dance is attractive to young adults because it is a social kind of dance that leaves room for improvisation and personal touch, unlike ballet, for instance, which is very structured and regulated by strict rules. Street dance moves that are taught at the studio can be used in clubs and parties outside the studio. Street dancing is usually choreographed to the most popular songs by well-known artists, which is another appealing factor to those who choose a dance studio offering this style.
Ballroom studios are a popular choice among young adults, older people, singles looking for mates, and couples of all ages looking for an opportunity to improve their dancing and participate in a common activity. Ballroom dance studios usually offer classes in tango, waltz, salsa, cha-cha, and many others.
If you are interested in dance and have a desire to learn - just have an open mind and start looking for a place to uncover your hidden talents or maybe sharpen dance skills and technique that you already have. Whatever the case is, Toronto dance studios are waiting for new students of all ages and backgrounds.
