Lessons
Group Lessons at Bloor Location
We are also available to teach groups in your studio or for a special event.
Go to About Dances for detailed descriptions of the dances, as well as history and cultural context.
FD One-Year Program
FD One-Year Program. Franco Dance Studios offers this exclusive FD-Curriculum, which consists of five days a week for one hour depending on the age of the student, one hour a day or five hours a week for 50 weeks per year. Students can choose those weeks according to the classes they like the most, (Dancesport, hip-hop, salsa, ballroom, break-dance/b-boys, and ballet.)
This program is designed for kids that want to succeed in life as dancers, actors, artists or just as confident, successful adults. Let’s not forget that they are the future generation of entertainment and art in our country, and as we know “Dance is the Celebration of Life”! This exclusive program is a great opportunity for kids to immerse themselves in an excellent medium - don’t wait to register your child in the program starting this March 24, and May 19! (And while you’re in the school, check out our adult classes so you and your child can share a passion!)
Capoeira Beginner (one hour class)
This unique form is part dance, part martial art, part music, all part of an Afro-Brazilian fight-dance that originated with slaves brought over from Africa. With a strong emphasis on the cultural elements of Capoeira, the beginner level introduces the body and mind to this incredibly beautiful and challenging form. You will build up strength and physical awareness, and learn basic movements.
| Cost: | $99.00 for 8 weeks, $240.00 for semester (24 weeks) |
| Location: | Bloor West |
| Time: | 7:00pm to 8:00pm (Beginner to Intermediate) |
| Starting | Mondays |
See Contact Us for studio directions.
Capoeira Advanced (one and a half hour class)
Moving towards a deeper understanding of Capoeira, and greater strength and ability, this class is for students with previous experience. You will learn to expand on your knowledge, build on your strengths and work towards personal goals.
| Cost: | $120.00 for 8 weeks, $320.00 for semester |
| Location: | Bloor West |
| Time: | 8:00pm to 9:30pm (Advanced) |
| Starting | Mondays |
See Contact Us for studio directions.
Hip-Hop for kids ( ages 6 to 10)
Movie Week May 17th
This course is for enthusiastic little people who want to learn the newest dance moves and have fun moving. Our instructors keep things moving, safe and age-appropriate.
| Cost: | $89.00 for 8 weeks |
| Location: | Bloor West |
| Time: | 4:30pm to 5:15pm |
| Starting | Thursday |
| Cost: | $89.00 for 8 weeks |
| Location: | Bloor West |
| Time: |
10:00pm to 10:45pm |
| Starting | Saturday |
See Contact Us for studio directions.
Hip-Hop for Tweens ( ages 11 to 14)
Movie Week May 17th
This course is for enthusiastic young people who want to learn the newest dance moves and have fun moving.
| Cost: | $89.00 for 8 weeks |
| Location: | Bloor West |
| Time: | 5:15pm to 6:00pm |
| Starting | Thursday |
| Time: |
11:00pm to 12:00pm |
| Starting | Saturday |
See Contact Us for studio directions.
Breakdance (B-Boy) for kids ( ages 6 to 10)
Movie Week May 17th
This course is for enthusiastic little people who want to learn the newest dance moves and have fun moving. Our instructors keep things moving, safe and age-appropriate.
| Cost: | $89.00 for 8 weeks |
| Location: | Bloor West |
| Time: | 4:30pm to 5:15pm |
| Starting | Wednesday |
| Cost: | $89.00 for 8 weeks |
| Location: | Bloor West |
| Time: |
3:00pm to 3:45pm |
| Starting | Saturday |
See Contact Us for studio directions.
Breakdance (B-Boy) for Tweens or (11 to 14)
This course is designed for young people who want to learn to breakdance - just like on MTV in all the latest music videos! Learn moves that look great but are still easy to execute. The focus is on having fun with friends, learning some great moves and staying healthy.
| Cost: | $89.00 for 8 weeks |
| Location: | Bloor West |
| Time: | 5:15pm to 6:00pm |
| Starting | Wednesday |
| Cost: | $89.00 for 8 weeks |
| Location: | Bloor West |
| Time: |
4:00pm to 5:00pm |
| Starting | Saturday |
See Contact Us for studio directions.
Breakdance (B-Boy) for Teens (ages 15 to 18)
This course is designed for teens that want to learn the greatest new moves, challenge themselves, and have fun. No experience is needed, just a willingness to try new things and be amazed by things you never thought you could do!
| Cost: | $89.00 for 8 weeks |
| Location: | Bloor West |
| Time: | 6:00pm to 7:00pm |
| Starting | Wednesday |
| Time: |
5:00pm to 6:00pm |
| Starting | Saturday |
See Contact Us for studio directions.
Breakdance (B-Boy) for Adults
This course is designed for people that want to learn the greatest new moves, challenge themselves, and have fun. Experience is needed and willingness to try new things in dancing as performances and maybe competing around the world. Our in house Breakdance Teachers will take through the journey of dancing, and if you are ready and up for the task you will be ask to going the School Dance Troup, or Dance Company.
| Cost: | $99.00 for 8 weeks |
| Location: | Bloor West |
| Time: | 7:00pm to 8:30pm |
| Starting | Saturday |
See Contact Us for studio directions.
Hip-Hop Adults
Add a little bit of excitement into your week while you get to our enthusiastic groups classes. Give your week a healthy push up to loosen up a bit for the rest of the week. This course is for adults who want something a little more exciting than a trip to the gym to stay in shape. Learn the latest hip-hop, popping, breaking, Latin, and Afro Funk moves, get a great Cardio workout and release some of that tension.
| Cost: | $125.00 for 8 weeks |
| Location: | Bloor West |
| Time: | 7:00pm to 8:00pm (Beginner to Intermediate) |
| Starting | Wednesday |
See Contact Us for studio directions.
Cardio Dance Adults
Finish the working week with enthusiasm and give your weekend a healthy push up to loosen up a bit for the rest of the weekend. This course is for adults who want something a little more exciting than a trip to the gym to stay in shape. Learn the latest hip-hop, popping, breaking, Latin, and Afro Funk moves, get a great cardio workout and release some of that tension.
| Cost: | $125.00 for 8 weeks |
| Location: | Bloor West |
| Time: | 1:00pm to 2:30pm (Beginner to Intermediate) |
| Starting | Saturday |
See Contact Us for studio directions.
Easy Yoga
This is a mix of great disciplines for the better health, YOGA, RELAXATION, REFLEXOLOGY. This type of classes don't just help you to relax and see use your body in a different way. We are very focus in the health of everybody, but specially yours. So come along and enjoy the great classes with qualified instructors.
| Cost: | $125.00 for 8 weeks |
| Location: | Bloor West |
| Time: | 8:00am to 9:00am (Beginner to Intermediate) 9:00am to 10:00am (Intermediate to Advanced) |
| Starting | Saturday |
See Contact Us for studio directions.
Yoga
This is a mix of two great disciplines for the better health. This type of classes don't just help you to relax and see use your body in a different way. We are very focus in the health of everybody, but specially yours. So come along and enjoy the great classes with qualified instructors.
| Cost: | $125.00 for 8 weeks |
| Location: | Bloor West |
| Time: | 8 to 9:00pm Beginner 9 to 10:00pm Intermediate |
| Starting | Wednesday |
See Contact Us for studio directions.
Dancesport (ballroom) for Kids (6 – 10)
Movie night May 17th
This course is great for young ones who want to become the next big stars in the world of dance. This program offers a real sense of pride in studying a discipline, and is a great confidence booster as well as an excellent way to encourage healthy living.
| Cost: | $89.00 for 8 weeks |
| Location: | Bloor West |
| Time: | 4:00pm to 4:45pm |
| Starting | Friday |
See Contact Us for studio directions.
Dancesport (ballroom) for Tweens (11 – 14)
Movie night May 17th
This course is great for young people who want to become the next big stars in the world of dance. This program offers a real sense of pride in studying a discipline, and is a great confidence booster as well as an excellent way to encourage healthy living.
| Cost: | $89.00 for 8 weeks |
| Location: | Bloor West |
| Time: | 5:00pm to 5:45pm |
| Starting | Friday |
See Contact Us for studio directions.
Dancesport (ballroom) Juvenile (15 - 18)
Movie night May 17th
This course is designed for teens who want to become the next big stars in the world of dance or may even be contemplating a career in dance. Technique, musicality, creativity and expression are all elements of this course.
| Cost: | $99.00 for 8 weeks |
| Location: | Bloor West |
| Time: | 6:00pm to 7:00pm |
| Starting | Friday |
See Contact Us for studio directions.
American Style DVIDA
LATIN AND BALLROOM
Every four weeks a new course begins, including Rumba, Cha-Cha, Samba, Mambo, Swing (East Coast and West Coast), Merengue, Tango, Waltz, Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz, and Quick Step. This course covers the bronze level one (Beginner level) in American Style.
Register now
| Cost: | $99.00 for 8 weeks |
| Location: | Bloor West |
| Time: | Beginner 8:00 to 9:00 |
| Starting | Thursday |
See Contact Us for studio directions.
American Style DVIDA
Intermediate to Advanced Latin and Ballroom
Every four weeks a new course begins, including Rumba, Cha-Cha, Samba, Mambo, Swing (East Coast and West Coast), Merengue, Tango, Waltz, Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz, and Quick Step. This course covers the bronze level two/three (Intermediate to Advanced level) in American Style.
Register now!
| Cost: | $99.00 for 8 weeks |
| Location: | Bloor West |
| Time: | 9:00pm to 10:00pm |
| Starting | Thursday |
See Contact Us for studio directions.
Beginner to Intermediate Latin and Ballroom
Running every eight weeks, these courses approach students from different angels, and points of view from the beginner way of thinking. From beginner to the intermediate student can discover and enjoy more of the Latin and Ballroom dances.
| Cost: | $99.00 for 8 weeks |
| Location: | Bloor West |
| Time: | Beginner 7:00 to 8:00 |
| Starting | Wednesday |
See Contact Us for studio directions.
Intermediate to Advanced Latin and Ballroom
Running every eight weeks, these courses approach students from different angels. The intermediate students can rediscover their technique and of course enjoy more of the dance learning experience.
| Cost: | $99.00 for 8 weeks |
| Location: | Bloor West |
| Time: | 8:00pm to 9:00pm |
| Starting | Wednesday |
See Contact Us for studio directions.
Advanced Latin and Ballroom (pre-registration only)
Running every eight weeks, these courses introduce students to the excitement and energy of the spirited Latin and Ballroom dances. During this course the students will move up into the world of choreography, musicality and expression. The level of dance is high and therefore commitment is necessary.
| Cost: | $99.00 for 8 weeks |
| Location: | Bloor West |
| Time: | 9:00pm to 10:00pm |
| Starting | Wednesday |
See Contact Us for studio directions.
Variations in Latin and Ballroom (Drop In Classes and Practice until 10pm)
Every Friday leave the office the remote control, the extra ice cream and the pop corn so you can come to the studio and meet people shake the bootie, and most importantly have a good time, actually a really good time.
| Cost: | $99.00 for 8 weeks $15.00 for Drop in (Class + Dance) |
| Location: | Bloor West |
| Time: | 8:00pm to 10:00pm |
| Starting | Friday |
See Contact Us for studio directions.
Salsa Beginner
Running every eight weeks, this course allows students to absorb the rapid rhythms of the music danced in salsa clubs. Covering the basic steps and working with Latin styling, this course will give any beginner the confidence needed to get out there and have fun on the dance floor. From beginner to intermediate level this course is the most fun!
| Cost: | $99.00 for 8 weeks, option parties and social outings |
| Location: | Bloor West |
| Time: | 7:00pm to 8:00pm Level 1 |
| Starting | Tuesday |
See Contact Us for studio directions.
Salsa Intermediate
Running every eight weeks, this course allows students to absorb the rapid rhythms of the music danced in salsa clubs. Expanding on the basic steps, students can now begin to attempt more dazzling moves and execute them with more confidence.
| Cost: | $99.00 for 8 weeks, option parties and social outings |
| Location: | Bloor West |
| Time: | 8:00pm to 9:00 Level 2 |
| Starting | Tuesday |
See Contact Us for studio directions.
Salsa Advanced
Running every eight weeks, this course allows students to absorb the rapid rhythms of the music danced in salsa clubs. Working with longer combinations and more personal styling, dancers now should feel at home with this spirited dance. Basic moves will now feel like second nature, and freedom on the dance-floor (feels like flying) is in sight!
| Cost: | $99.00 for 8 weeks, optional parties and social outings |
| Location: | Bloor West |
| Time: | 9:00pm to 10:00pm |
| Starting | Tuesday |
See Contact Us for studio directions.
Salsa Drop'n Dance till 11 (SUNDAY STARTING MAY 31st) Live Music
Every FIRST Sunday we get together to learn the latest moves and to hang out and enjoy the best bands in the city. Yes, my friends, we want to give you the best live music while you are learning how to dance the best rhythms of Latin music. Learning dance moves comes easy when you are listening to a good piece of music, especially if it is from a live band. Sunday won’t be that boring day any more. So come along, get a baby sitter, get the in the car and come have some fun, this events are non-alcohol environment.
| Cost: | $99.00 for 8 weeks, optional parties and social outings |
| Location: | Bloor West |
| Time: | 7:00pm to 8:00pm Level 1 8:00pm to 9:00pm Level 2-3 8:00pm to 11:00pm Dance Like Nobody is Watching |
| Starting | Sunday |
See Contact Us for studio directions.
Tango Argentino (Argentine Tango) (suspended until further notice)
Running every five weeks, this course teaches the basics of the Argentine Tango. Learn the Basic Steps, Ochos, El Abrazo, La Salida and more basic aspects of this great dance of passion, and move into intermediate level. The Tango has the power to seduce with it's intertwining of two dancers and the exquisite voice of tango music. Even the simplest of steps offers the possibility of a wide range of expressiveness in this emotive form.
| Cost: | $100.00 for five weeks or 1.5 hours (optional 2 outings/parties) |
| Location: | Franco Dance |
| Time: | 8:00pm to 9:30pm (Beginner to Intermediate) |
| Starting | Saturday |
See Contact Us for studio directions.
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Group Lessons at North York Location
We are also available to teach groups in your studio or for a special event.
Go to About Dances for detailed descriptions of the dances, as well as history and cultural context.LATIN AND BALLROOM
Every eight weeks a new course begins, including Rumba, Cha-Cha, Samba, Mambo, Swing (East Coast and West Coast), Merengue, Tango, Waltz, Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz, and Quick Step. This course covers the bronze level one (Beginner level) in American Style.
Register now to reserve a space! Limited spaces!!
| Cost: | $99.00 for 8 weeks |
| Location: | North York |
| Time: | Beginner 7:00 to 8:00pm |
| Starting | Monday |
See Contact Us for studio directions.
Intermediate to Advanced Latin and Ballroom (pre-registration only)
Running every eight weeks, these courses introduce students to the excitement and energy of the spirited Latin and Ballroom dances. During this course the students will begin to develop an ear for the various styles of music, learn the basics for each dance, and begin to develop confidence on the dance floor to move to the advanced level.
| Cost: | $99.00 for 8 weeks |
| Location: | North York |
| Time: | Intermediate 9:00 to 10:00 |
| Starting | Monday |
See Contact Us for studio directions.
Advanced Latin and Ballroom (pre-registration only)
Running every eight weeks, these courses introduce students to the excitement and energy of the spirited Latin and Ballroom dances. During this course the students will move up into the world of choreography, musicality, rhythm and expression. The level of dance is high and therefore commitment is necessary.
| Cost: | $99.00 for 8 weeks |
| Location: | North York |
| Time: | Advanced 9:00 to 10:00 |
| Starting | Wednesday |
See Contact Us for studio directions.
Salsa Beginner to Intermediate
Running every eight weeks, this course allows students to absorb the rapid rhythms of the music danced in salsa clubs. Covering the basic steps and working with Latin styling, this course will give any beginner the confidence needed to get out there and have fun on the dance floor. From beginner to intermediate level this course is the most fun!
| Cost: | $99.00 for 8 weeks |
| Location: | North York |
| Time: | Beginner 8:00 to 9:00pm |
| Starting | Monday |
See Contact Us for studio directions.
Salsa Intermediate to Advanced
Running every eight weeks, this course allows students to absorb the rapid rhythms of the music danced in salsa clubs. Expanding on the basic steps, students can now begin to attempt more dazzling moves and execute them with more confidence.
| Cost: | $99.00 for 8 weeks |
| Location: | North York |
| Time: | Beginner 8:00 to 9:00pm |
| Starting | Monday |
See Contact Us for studio directions.
YOGA PILATES AND RELAXATION (FUSION)
This is a mix of three great disciplines for better health: YOGA, PILATES and RELAXATION. These classes don't just help you to relax; they get you to see and use your body in a different way. We are very focused on health, especially yours. So come along and enjoy these excellent classes with qualified instructors.
| Cost: | $125.00 for 8 weeks |
| Location: | North York |
| Time: | Beginner 7 to 8:00 pm Intermediate 8 to 9:00 pm Beginner 9 to 10:00 pm |
| Starting | Tuesday |
See Contact Us for studio directions.
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