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Enjoy a night of dance inspired by the elegance and romance of the Netflix series, Bridgerton. The evening begins with a graceful dance lesson led by Waltz Toronto’s Cheryl Henry and Simon Threlkeld. Experience an enchanting introduction to Bridgerton-style dancing set to modern pop hits but rooted in the timeless charm of 19th-century social dances, including the waltz, polka, two-step and quadrilles. Following the lesson, be swept away by a live performance from the ever-refined GTA Strings, whose melodies and movement will transport you to a bygone era of enchantment.
Join us lakeside for a magical soiree filled with merriment, elegance and the chance to mingle. No prior experience or partner is needed; this event warmly welcomes absolute beginners. Simply bring your curiosity, your sense of fun and perhaps your finest Regency-era evening wear!
7–7:45pm: Dance Class*
8–9:45pm: Live Band
*Sign up below for your Free Ticket to attend the Dance Class portion of the evening.
This event is rain or shine!
About Waltz Toronto
Waltz Toronto, formerly known as Mostly Waltz Toronto, takes pride in offering a welcoming atmosphere to everyone, from the most inexperienced novice to long time social dance enthusiasts. Our events are among the most established and terrifically fun dances in the city of Toronto, and many would agree that they’re among Toronto’s best kept secrets. We also like and teach polka, ragtime, blues peabody, schottische and other partner dances.
About Simon Threlkeld
Simon Threlkeld teaches and loves Lindy Hop, 1920s dances, ragtime, traditional Viennese waltz, polka and cross-step waltz. He has been teaching dance for over 20 years; co-founded Toronto’s Lindy Hop scene in the mid ‘90s and has taught many classes and workshops. He has also presented many live band swing dance parties, organized dance workshop weekends and has attended many workshops with the world’s most highly regarded Lindy Hop teachers. Simon is the coordinator of Swing Toronto and Waltz Toronto.
About Cheryl Henry
Cheryl Henry started dancing Lindy Hop in March 2000. After learning that African Americans created this dance, she has been relentless in her research and teaching of early Afrocentric dance styles. She has had the honour of meeting and studying with international Lindy Hop, tap, jazz and music masters, including Frankie Manning, Norma Miller, Chester Whitmore, Chazz Young, and Skip Cunningham. Cheryl’s keen interest in 19th and early 20th-century vernacular dances also led her to workshops with Richard Powers and Angela Amarillas, which included the waltz, and with Chad Fasca and Midori Asakura to learn the Peabody. Cheryl has choreographed for and performed on local, provincial and international stages. She is eager to continue learning, teaching and collaborating on the rich history of the African diaspora’s majestic dances and music.
About GTA Strings
GTA Strings is a Toronto-based ensemble of 12 world-class musicians playing a variety of string instruments with a repertoire that includes Top 40, jazz, pop, folk and classical music.
Since 2011, they have been enchanting audiences at corporate and private events across Ontario. GTA Strings song covers are listened to worldwide, from Canada to the United States and across Europe and South America. As recording artists, orchestra lead violinists and soloists, together, their experience reads like a laundry list of the top music and performing arts schools in the world.
