Comments on: Why the Yonge & Bloor Studio is Good for the Toronto Scene

By: Comment! » Hamfats

Comment! » Hamfats — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 14:16:57 +0000

[...] After all, we’re all in this together and have the same goals in mind when thinking about improving our scene – more dancing and more [...]

By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 21:16:46 +0000

Shannon: “The only thing it needs is a swingin’ name, or is it officialy the Yonge and Bloor studio?”

Since it’s the Bees’ Knees studio, we’ve casually been calling it “The Hive”.

By: Debra @ dance classes

Debra @ dance classes — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 04:14:43 +0000

A good point about learning from people who are more skilled than you. It’s also more important that those people are very friendly and good at explaining things (and patient!) if you are very shy.

By: Terra

Terra — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:09:07 +0000

looking forward to finally the space in person. :) great post Randy.

By: Randy

Randy — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:39:40 +0000

@Kevin maybe “commuter” is not the right term. What I really mean are people who come once in a blue moon. We should get those people hooked :)

By: Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:24:10 +0000

Don’t be hatin’ on commuter dancers! :)
I do agree that it is good to have a central place that you know is available for practices, privates, impromptu dance parties, and maybe even dancer hangouts. It certainly would make it easier for people to plan some special events, offer special classes or start up a new dance night.

By: Randy

Randy — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:12:00 +0000

@Shannon – on the door there used to be a sign that said, “Ultimate Lindy Hop Studio”. For logistical purposes I just keep calling it, “Yonge&Bloor Studio”.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:48:34 +0000

Nice post Randy! I definitely agree, the studio is a great addition to the Toronto dance scene. It can be really hard to find space to practice in. In the past, the U of T choreography group has held practices in tiny rooms or rooms with terrible floors. Giving people a great space like this adds a professional quality to what we do- when we book the studio, people come to work hard! This studio has given me the opportunity to improve my dancing, to get involved in teaching with Bees Knees dance, and it has been amazing for choreography rehearsals!

The only thing it needs is a swingin’ name, or is it officialy the Yonge and Bloor studio?

By: Krister

Krister — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:08:49 +0000

Nice write up. The Yonge and Bloor studio is a fantastic place to teach. Well equipped for dancers and very intimate. I am excited by the blues nights that will be starting up there.