City Dance Corps

Went to City Dance Corps for the first time to learn ballet! I had never danced before and went in feeling nervous, but the whole staff is super friendly and inviting and I ended the first class wanting to return the next day! Our instructor was very energetic and we were able to laugh at ourselves in class when we made mistakes, and the whole experience was very enjoyable overall! The studio is beautiful and it is in a convenient location right downtown. They also sell dance shoes and clothing if you need to purchase something for a class! Great environment, highly recommend! 10 stars!

I took a couple of the virtual classes. If you really want to dance in the privacy of your own home then I would recommend trying out a few classes since the quality of the instructors varies. I tried a hip hop class which was a bit disappointing.. I then decided to give it another go and tried the Salsa with Melanie which was amazing. The instructions were clear and the class was super fun and she is very enthusiastic. And I worked up a sweat. I think the virtual format is a great way to sample classes.

I've only been with City Dance Corps for a little while but so far I'm really impressed. I've been taking tap with Amy and from the moment walked in I was so impressed with the vibe at CDC. Very welcome space, all ages, all body types, all range of skill levels are represented and everyone is supported and there because they want to learn and love dance. I had an injury after my very first class and was told by my physiotherapist I couldn't continue until I was healed, the administrative staff were so helpful and supportive and really talked to me like a fellow dancer. I'll never forget being spoken to like that when I was so disappointed to have to stop. Thank you for that! I've taken dance classes at other smaller studios and the only potential negatives I've seen so far are just the same negatives you'd experience somewhere else in Toronto. The buildings are full of character but sometimes that also means there's classrooms that are a bit on the small side for a normal size class. So sometimes you have lots of space, and sometimes you have to be kind and share. It totally depends on the instructor on how supported you feel. But my instructor is great and I'm inspired by her passion for what she does and mentoring others. The range of classes in the same space is really a huge asset. Every time I'm waiting for class and watching another one I'm like "ooo I want to do that" every floor is like another little wonderland with whole new worlds behind the door. So much potential to learn different types of dance and ways to move here.

It's been my dream to dance and I've felt too shy or intimidated to give it a go in the past. While I haven't visited City Dance Corps in-person yet, I started the virtual modern dance for beginners course tonight. The instructor was super sweet and enthusiastic. It's very obvious she wants to give her students the best experience she can provide. Moreover, all my email and phone correspondence with City Dance have been extremely positive and welcoming. For anyone who is even the slightest bit apprehensive or shy about giving dance a try, I highly recommend this studio. I'm really excited about being a part of it now.

The new space is nice, big and airy! I went to film a video in one of their studios. They have beautiful rustic looking brick walls, I'll attach a picture.

Very nice space in the fashion district. The space is very lovely and spacious and there are quite a few studio floors offering a good selection of classes. Tried the 2week unlimited drop in class package at $50 and I’m liking the range of offers. Just beware a lot of classes are quite advanced so for absolute beginners it may be a bit daunting. But if you don’t mind the challenge then hey, why not?

I have been taking classes at City Dance Corps since the pandemic started and it has been such a great experience! I have taken the Absolute Beginner modern courses with Sarah and they are so much fun, and I always feel challenged without being overwhelmed. She is a wonderful instructor. I also always enjoy the drop-in classes for trying out different styles or just getting in some extra movement. When I have had questions or concerns the staff has been really responsive and accommodating - they really want students to have a positive experience! Finally, as a fat person I sometimes have concerns about the inclusiveness of fitness spaces, but I have always felt welcome at CDC.

City Dance Core is my new obsession, with its bright, spacious spaces for self expression in so many forms of movement - Latin dance to aerial ballet. All ages, all types are welcomed. The instructors are awesome. Highly recommend trying a drop in class or jumping into a multi week course. Guaranteed fun!