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Friday 3 February. Danilo spins the tunes Sunday 5 February at Ba Ba Lúu.

Wednesday 25 January. Fri-Sun. 6-8 April 2012 are the dates of the 3rd Toronto Salsa Festival. Location is the dancer friendly Estonian House.

Tuesday 24 January. 2012's edition of Salsa On Saint Clair is Sat-Sun. 7-8 July. Salsa at Blue Mountain is Fri-Sat. 22-23 June.

City Dance Corps is looking for men and women for their Salsa Semi-Pro Troupe. Fun starts 8:00pm Thursday 26 January at 489 Queen Street West, 3rd Floor. You will learn a short routine - shines & partnerwork. You may be asked to perform a one minute solo - freestyle or choreographed in any style of dance, bring music on an iPod.

Thursday 19 January. 11:00pm. Zouk Performance at Acrobat with Toronto's Darius Zi and Brazil's Thiciane Fortes. 9:00pm. Salsa & Bachata lesson with Melyssa & Sarah.

Tuesday 17 January. Appreciation night every third Wednesday at Ba Ba Lúu. You choose the music you wish to dance to and listen to.

Latin Groove Productions is looking for two good men for their performance troupe. Learn from one of the best on the scene! Contact Oscar latingrooveproductions@gmail.com

Sunday 15 January. No cover all night! Come early for the 8:00pm. free lesson. It's DJ Danilo - Corporacion Sabor - and Ba Ba Luu Resident DJ Alejo spinning tunes starting Sunday 15 January at Ba Ba Lúu.

Saturday 14 January. Absinthe, a drink with a notorious and scandalous history from la fin de siecle Europe is now available at Ba Ba Lúu. It's 68% alcohol content will have one walking on the wild side.

Thursday 12 January. $15 Sunday Brunch at Lula Lounge - 11:00am-2:00pm - is the best deal in town - live music and a free family all ages salsa lesson too!

Wednesday 11 January. Bailla Boogaloo is starting a performance class Tuesday 17 January. Information and RSVP at info@bailaboogaloo.com

It's DJ Danilo - Corporacion Sabor - and Ba Ba Luu Resident DJ Alejo spinning tunes starting Sunday 15 January at Ba Ba Lúu.

It's Latin Hustle at Acrobat Salsa 9:00pm. Friday 13 January with Steps Dance Studio. Guest DJ Efren plays Latin Hustle and their student Cha Cha troupe performs.

Tuesday 10 January. Son Ache plays Six Degrees 2335 Yonge Street. 2 Blocks N/Eglinton. Tuesday 10 January.

Monday 9 January. Instructional classes start for most of the Salsa Schools. Please check in with your favourite school for class levels and times near you!

Friday 6 January. Latin Groove Productions' Oscar teaches the 8:45pm. lesson at Errol's Salsa Party Saturday 7 January Dovercourt House.

Thursday 5 January. Steve Lopez & Olga Lastovetska teach the salsa lesson at Acrobat Friday 6 January.

DJ Duck spins Alleycatz Monday 9 January.

Wednesday 4 January. Hamilton Salsa's Thursday nights are moving out of O Ultra Lounge immediately. New location to be posted as soon as it is available.

Tuesday 3 January. Happy New Year 2012 all! Please check your favourite instructor's websites to see when 2012 classes start!

Thursday 15 December. One night only! Saturday 17 December DJ Julio spins the tunes at El Rancho 430 College St. @ Bathurst.

905ers can take in Oscsar and Tania's Christmas Party Friday 16 December Top 1 Center 39 Riviera Drive, Markham. 7:30pm. Beginner Class; 8:00pm. Dinner; 10:00pm Showtime including SYTYCD Canada's Melanie Buttarazzi and some Salsa, Bachata, Sexy Hip Hop. 11:00pm Dessert Time!!! and dancing until 1:30am. Tania Wong, Oscar Naranjo, or from Top 1 Center. $25 in advanced, $30 at the door.

Still a few tix left for City Dance Corps's Saturday 17 December's Studio 54 Tribute... get you best MJ on!

Celebrate 12 Days of Christmas fun with Enamorarse Salsa Class discounts - different one for each of the 12 days.

Thurs. 1 December. iFreeStyle.ca - one of their troupes - performs Friday 2 December at Acrobat.

Steps' Christmas party dinner tix sold out. Dancing tix still available at the door!

Tues. 22 November. Start the Christmas Party Season with Steps Dance Studio & Soul2Sole's 1st Annual Winter Ball. Friday 2 December at Kings Garden Banquet Hall 15 Canmotor Avenue, Etobicoke. Third street east of Islington, South of The Queensway. Tix available until Thursday.

A legendary name from the past, Berlin comes to life again Thursday 1 Decmeber Berlin Night Club 70 Interchange Way, AMC Plaza, Vaughn. salsathursdays@berlinnightclub.com for more information. Opening night - no cover, complimentary appetizers, free parking. Dress to impress, no jeans or torn tees.

Tues. 15 November. 9:00pm. Tuesday 15 November. Fundraising for Gonzalo / Yiyo @ Ba Ba Luu 136 Yorkville Avenue, Yorkville Toronto. Free salsa lessons for early comers. Please drop by, have a great time. Have one, two , three or more of Gonzalos's signature drink. $20 cover with all monies going to Gonzalo and his deportation battle. More info? Call Kim Villafuerte 416 - 617-5446.

Havana Nights Salsa Party 8:00pm. Thursday 17 November Loki Lounge 577 King Street West. $5 Salsa lesson 8:00-9:00pm. No Cover with No lesson before 9:00pm. $10 after 9:00pm. with coat check. DJ Bernal spins all your salsa, timba, reggaeton and more.

Friday 4 November. Errol's Salsa Party Saturday at Franco Dance 1221a Bloor Street West - Latin Energy's Vanesa teaches the 8:30pm. lesson, 11:00pm. showtime with Latin Energy. Salsa and Bachata - no Zouk, No Hustle, No WSC, No House, no Trance, No Club.... It's back to Salsa!

Don't want to go west of Yonge Street? then Joy of Dance 95 The Danforth may be for you 6:00-11:00pm. Some salsa.

Thursday 3 November. Early Bird tickets for Saturday 10 December's iFreeStyle 6th Annual Christmas Party on sale.

Deejay Benny Plays Allycatz Monday 7 November.

Tuesday 1 November. Errol's Salsa Tuesdays time change for today, 1 November, only is is 8:00-10:00pm. Next week it goes back to 7:00-9:00pm.

Ba Ba Luu Friday Special, one night only Friday 4 November, no cover before 11:00pm. DJ Carlito and DJ Alego spin the tunes.

Steps Dance Studio is looking for men and women for their performance troupes. Auditions 8:00pm. Friday 4 November at their studio. Bonus if you know Latin Hustle.

Friday 21 October. Guys - looking to smoke the dance floor in Bachata? Contact Stephanie. 2 ladies want to compete and do not have partners.Email info@godancemambo.com. Two dates left for the 2012 Toronto Bachata Festival preliminary rounds.Sunday 23 and 30 October at the Sunday Social.

Hustle your way into Halloween at Steps Dance Studio 378 Eglinton Avenue West 2nd floor Sunday 30 October with Katie Marlowe - Katie & Billie Hustle Champions - 2:00-3:00pm. Intermediate Technique & Turns and/or 3:00-4:00pm. Advanced Technique & Turns. One for $25, both for $40.

Thursday 13 October. 2011 Canada Salsa Congress imagery will be posted over the coming weeks. Over 5000 images to wade through.

Folks not wanting to go downtown -- Toronto Dance Salsa is starting a Thursday Social tonight at their Empress Empress Walk 5095 Yonge Street - 2nd Floor, across the street (East Side) from North York Civic Centre Subway.

905ers wanting an early Halloween Start hit Latin Energy' Halloween Social Friday 14 October Oplenac 895 Rangeview Road - 3 blocks east of Lakeshore and Cawthra, Mississauga. Lesson at 8:00pm. Dancing starts 10:00pm. Get that costume out there! Huge floor high ceiling and air conditioned.
Plaza Flamingo 423 College St. @ Bathurst - right across the street from El Rancho - is re-launching its Boogaloo Salsa Fridays featuring Latin Groove Productions Oscar. Fun starts at 8:00pm.

If one wants to mix salsa with Hustle, then the SalsaCrazee Olga's Saturday Social at the Joy of Dance studio 95 Danforth Ave @ Broadview - South-East Corner is for you. Fun starts at 9:00pm. Nice floor. No coat check or shoe bag check.

Thurs. 29 September. DJ Julio Cezar, long time Tuesday and Friday Ba Ba Luu DJ has announced "Todo Tiene su Final" My Last Friday nite & Halloween Jam Friday 28 octoberat Ba Ba Luu Friday, October 28 at 9:00pm. This is his last night at Ba Ba Luu. Big $$$ prizes for costumes. Guest DJs for the evening include DJ G Money, DJ Figs, DJPaz.

Monday 3 October. Havana Nights invades Six Degrees Tuesday 4 October. DJ Bernal spinning timba and salsa. Casineros Unidos demos some Casino Rueda.

Friday 23 September. Drop By Steps Practice party 378 Eglinton Avenue West. Just west of Avenue Road from 8:00-10:00pm, dance and cheer on the Steps performance teams as they runthrough their for the 2011 Congress shows tonight.

Wednesday 28 September. Scorpios! Mark your calendars now for Thursday 10 November. This could be the biggest Scorpio Party Toronto has ever seen. Longtime instructor and Alleycatz Monday night promoter Frank Bishun celebrates 50 years of being on the planet at Six Degrees - food - shows - live band and more! Details coming.

Thursday 22 September. Toronto Salsa Dancers wanting a chance to win $7000, start working up and polishing your competition routine for the 2012 6 Degrees of $14,000 Salsa Competition.
The Details:Tues. 28 Feb. - 3 April 2012 6 Degrees of $14,000 Salsa Competition. International Pro Division - Toronto Pro Division - Amateur.
Tues. 28 Feb; 6 & 13 March - Toronto Pro & Amateur Preliminaries.
Tues. 20 March Amateur Finals. Inclusive trip for 2 first prize.
Tues. 28 March Toronto Pro Finals. $2000 first prize.
Tues. 3 April. International Pro Finals - No Qualifier. Just The Finals. $7000 First Place; $3000 Second Place; $2000 Third Place.
And, Toronto Pro Division Winner gets a buy into International Pro Division.
Trip courtsey Denise Hernandez Moreno Travel and Occidental Hotels and Resorts.
RSVP, details and rules jennifer@Stepsdancestudio.com

Thursday 15 September. K-Yo's beginner Zouk class 6:15pm Sunday 18 Sep. at Dovercourt. $10 cover includes 2 socials til 10pm. And looking to improve your Zouk? then try K-Yo's 4-hour workshop 10:30am-3pm. Sunday 18 Sep. four hour Zouk workshop first floor Dovercourt.

9:30pm Thursday at The Dominos, the Salsaholics will be performing a short solo routine. Drop by and catch the fun. or, hit Trinity Saint Paul Church on Bloor Street West, just west of the Metro grocery at 7:00pm, learn it and then perform it. 5:00pm Friday 16 September, those who know the solo routine are invited to perform it at OISE. More info and confirmation at info@salsaholics.ca

Wednesday 14 September. Don't forget Six Degrees Salsa Tuesday 13 September is Thursday 15 September. Same Place, same time, just a different day. Regular Six Degrees Salsa Tuesdays resume Tuesday 20 September. Bonus, catch SalsaTO.ca's Mike & Sharon "On The Floor!" A new Salsa - Bollywood Treat @ Six Degrees Thursday 15 September. Early as in 10:00pm.

Sidewalk Salsa's Thursday TIFF at The Rock in Yorkville is moved to The Dominos @ Bloor Street West & Spadina. Fun starts 9:15pm.

Latin Thursdays Live w/ Los Homeless W Cocktail Club 75 Consumers Drive, Whitby - right off the 401 - Special Guest Thursday 15 September - Latin Thursdays Live w/ Los Homeless W Cocktail Club 75 Consumers Drive, Whitby - right off the 401 - Rica Salsa's Ricardo Tellez - 3rd place winner at 1st World Latin Cup Championships.

Win a Free Full Pass to the 9th Canada Salsa Congress!
Visit Steps Facebook Canada Salsa Congress Page.
1. Click "Like" the Steps Canada Salsa Congress Facebook Page.
2. Enter your name and email.
3. Share these sweepstakes with as many people as you can! For every friend that enters, you'll have an extra entry. The more you share, the better your chances to win.
Bonus Prize - the person that has the most entries - the most friends that enter - will automatically receive a full pass to the 2012 Canada Salsa Congress.
Contest runs 9 September to Noon 23 September. The winner(s) will be announced on Friday 23 September 23rd, 2011, at the Steps Studio Party.

Tuesday 13 September. Shades of an Easter Egg; Alexander Nik, "To those meeting me there! $10 after 10:30pm. $5 before! Regular Tuesday nite cover applies! Though those who I won't get to reply back to, its where I like to go Mondays nites!!! One nite only!!" Email maybe, anf_productions@hotmail.com.

TIFF Fun at Ba Ba Luu Wednesday 14 September with $10 paella tapa and glass of wine from 7:00-9:00pm. And, 9:00-10:00pm. complimentary drink with cover and a complimentary dance lesson with iFreeStyle.ca's Caryl & Angus. Bottle Service for $100. No cover if it is your birthday week. Special this Wednesday, DJ Danilo.

Just in. CTV - Bell Media has just cancelled SYTYCD-Canada - So You Think You Can Dance Canada after its fourth very successful season. BlogTO and Twitter broke the story, not CTV. Email scott.henderson@bellmedia.ca VP Communications, and politely ask that the good execs at CTV-Bell Media reverse their decision. Sadly, it seems Canada is in a race to the bottom regarding quality Canadian programming that engages people across the country.

SalsaTO.ca's Mike & Sharon had so much enjoyment and inspiration watching SYTYCD-Canada. SalsaTO.ca also knew a number of the Top 20 from Toronto's own salsa scene. And the impact it had on all genres of dance across Canada is immeasurable. SYTYCD-Canada reset the barre for all of us to reach.

Here's the latest from GoDanceMambo.com's Stephanie regarding the Bachata Competition at the Canada Salsa Congress, "[P]re-register to compete by emailing here info@torontobachatafestival.com ($25) or in person at the Social.Rules have changed from last year, notably no limit on tricks; Prelims danced altogether and not couple by couple; less dates available to enter prelims. more information here. $2000 for 1st place Pro division; $500 for 1st place Amateur division!

Catch some of that TIFF Buzz Thursday and Friday 15 & 16 September at Ba Ba Luu. Gifts for the very best dressed. Guest DJ Friday.

Or hit "The Rock" on Cumberland Street near the west TTC Bay Station Subway entrance sometime around 9:15pm. Thursday 15 September for Sidewalk Salsa.

9th Canada Salsa Congress Workshops and most of the Performances are now posted on their site.

Note that Six Degrees Salsa Tuesday 13 September is moved to Thursday 15 September. Same Place, same time, just a different day. Regular Six Degrees Salsa Tuesdays resume Tuesday 20 September.

Friday 9 September. Busy Week-end with iFreeStyle's Social Saturday 10 September at Dovercourt House 805 Dovercourt Ave @ Ossington Subway Station - western exit.
Haven't been "On The Floor" yet with SalsaTO.ca? Drop by Errol's Salsa Party Saturday 10 September at Franco Dance Franco Dance
1222a Bloor Street. 8:00pm. Beginner Lesson - 8:00pm. SalsaTO.ca Intermediate Salsa lesson & 11:00pm. Showtime get it down "On The Floor!"
Looking for lessons? Try 2:00-4:00pm. Sunday 11 September Steps Dance Studio Open House 378 Eglinton Avenue West. Just west of Avenue Road. 7 minute walk from Eglinton Subway station. Inside Body & Soul Fitness. Free all level lessons, different genre of dance on each half hour! And 3:30-4:30pm. free assessments for class placements. Classes start the week of 12 September!

Thursday 8 September. Looking for a romantic night out on Toronto's waterfront, then 8:00pm. Friday's Latino Night boat Cruise with shows and a lesson is for you. Enterprise 2000, 242 Cherry Street, Pier 35. tix at 647-459-1855. Bonus - SalsaTO.ca's "On The Floor" is On The Deck for a show! More information here.

Canada Salsa Congress Workshop Schedule now posted on their site. And, book your Sheraton Centre hotel room by Tuesday 20 Sep. and be eligible to win great prizes including a free hotel stay! Book your Sheraton Centre Hotel room,then email the Canada Salsa Congress your confirmation number and the name of person reserving the room and you will be entered into the draw.

Catch DanceToLive.com Saturday 10 Sep at La Mexicana restaurant at 838 Yonge Street corner of Yonge & Bloor) for a unique dining & dancing experience. Salsa the food, and a lesson and the dance and an All You Can Eat Taco Bar."

Latin Energy's Monthly Social's Theme is Camouflage, so turn up in your best Cammies, BDUs, ACUs, Ghillie Suits or CANPATS, Friday 9 September Oplenac 895 Rangeview Road - 3 blocks east of LakeShore and Cawthra, Mississauga.

Men, if you dance Salsa, Cha Cha, Hustle and wish to perform, then City Dance Corps wants you 7:30-:00pm. Friday 9 September 489 Queen St West, 3rd floor.

More 905 Thursday places, Palace Lounge, 10711 Yonge St @ Elginmills, Salsa Thursdays, Free Beginners Lesson 10:15pm. no cover.

905ers, especially those around Whitby, catch live latin and salsa and more Thursdays at W Cocktail Club 75 Consumers Drive - right off the 401. Fun starts 8:00pm. Lesson at 8:30pm. DJ Eviloution spins the tunes and it's Los Homeless live sets.

Friday 2 September. Ladies, skip the cover charge before 11:00pm. grab a few salsas to Luis Mario Ochoa's orchestra - live, even a quick lesson by AfroLatino Dance. Early set at 8:00pm. second set at 10:00pm. Only at Lula Lounge!

Thursday 1 Sep. 905ers don't have to schlep to downtown 416 with a Thursday Latin Party Palace Lounge 10711 Yonge Street, Rhcimond Hill. No Cover! Fun starts at 9:00pm.

Labour Day fun continues. Last chance - maybe - for Al Fresco Salsa 6:00pm. Sunday 4 September with Havana Nights - September 5 at Palms Patio 291 Richmond Street West. Dress it up and partay down! Sarita teaches 6:00pm Rumba lesson and DJ Bernal spins the tunes.

Sunday Salsa Socials continue with extended Sunday 4 September Labour Day hours at Dovercourt. Emma Simpson teaches the 6:15pm. Zouk class. $10 w/ lesson and $8 without. 5:15pm. Bachata lesson too.

Tuesday 30 August. Canada Salsa Congress's Early Bird Rates expire midnight 31 August. Log onto their site and reserve a fantastic week-end of fun at a very affordable price!

And, Facebook will soon be closing down some of the larger groups. Keep up with the latest Canada Salsa Congress news, information and special offers, access videos and info about featured artists, "like' the following link. http://www.facebook.com/CanadaSalsaCongress

Enter draw with weekly featured artist this week is Yamulee!

Catch Errol's "Under the Moonlight Bachata & Salsa" 9:15pm. Tuesday 30 August. South-East Corner of Bloor Street West and Spadina - at The Dominos.

Wednesday 31 August, it's Back To School with DJ Giovanni at Ba Ba Luu in Yorkville. 9:00pm On2/Mambo class with iFreeStyle.ca & complimentary drink with cover.

Friday 26 August. Friday night! Lula Lounge Ladies Night - Ladies no cover after 10:00pm.

Thursday weather permitting, the Salsaholics are putting out their very first performance at Sidewalk Salsa on Thursday 1 September.

United Salseros has dropped a Saturday 27 August Social Butterfly Student Club 1121 Bay Street, Rooftop -- Corner of Bay/Charles - 1 Block South of Bloor. Gotta be a member?! $15 for Non-Members/ $10 After 12:30 am! 8:30-9:30pm. Lesson how to relax without breaking one's frame. 9:30-10:30pm. Potluck bring food and drink. 10:30pm-12:30am. Dance Hosting with United Salseros' Dancers. RSVP w/ teddy@unitedsalseros.com

3rd iFreeStyle.ca Student Appreciation - All White Party! (guys, ditch the blue jeans for one night and outshine the ladies.) Dovercourt House 805 Dovercourt Road, 3rd Floor. Workshops start 4:00pm. 4:30-5:25pm: Dominican Bachata with Caryl; 5:30-6:25pm: Intermediate Turn Patterns with Joey & Velina/Advanced Turn Pattern with Mo & Caryl; 6:30-7:25pm: Intermediate Cha Cha Cha Shines & Partnerwork with Caryl & Angus; 7:30-8:25pm: Ladies' Styling with Caryl/Men's Styling with Angus; 8:30-9:00pm: Taste of On2 with Velina & Joey 9:00pm. FREE Social; 11:00pm - Performances.

Monday 22 August. 6 Degrees' Annual CD Release Party is Tuesday 23 August. Free CD for first 500 - yes, 500 - people through the door. And more than 500 may turn up. Avoid disappointment and arrive early!

Friday 12 August. Natasha is searching for an advanced male Salsa partner to compete with in the Toronto's Canada Salsa Congress October 2011. He must be a minimum of 5'8" and at an advanced or a performance level of ability. He must be willing to commit to at least two hours a day for a minimum of two days a week until the competition. Any choreography help, either from the partner or a choreographer is appreciated. Email divagraphics@yahoo.com. Canada Salsa Congress's Early Bird Hotel Rate expired Friday 12 August. Book your room now to save $$$, avoid that long 4:00am drive home and 10:00am drive back for workshops!

Friday 19 August. DJ Jimmy "Suave" Hernandez and Authentic Cuban Cigar Lounges with rolling demonstrations 10:00pm-2:00am - Saturday 20 August @ Reposado 136 Ossington Avenue- Part of Havana Cultura.

Thursday 11 August. Dovercourt's Sunday Social - DJ Danilo is guest DJ as GoDAnceMambo is in Washington DC. DJ Bowie is also a guest DJ. Note - no 5:15pm Bachata Lesson, but the 6:15pm. Zouk lesson is on.

Steps Dance Studio Friday fun continues 19 August with a free 7:00-8:00pm. Intro to Salsa Class and an 8:00-10:00pm. Steps Practice Party - Salsa, Bachata & Hustle.

El Rancho 430 College Street hosts a Zouk and Forró room every third Friday of the month. 9:30-10:00pm lesson and $10 cover.

Paula & Dance to Live's classes are Monday evenings at Gary & Mayabelle's "Toronto Salsa Dance Dance Dance Studio" 822A Eglinton Avenue West. Wednesday evening classes are at The Studio for Movement 1382 Bathurst Street.

Friday 5 August. Debut Sunday 7 August - Zouk Room at GoDanceMambo.com's Dovercourt Salsa Sunday Socials. One cover - two venues to play in. Not to be missed.

Thursday 4 August. Canada Congress Early Bird Hotel Rate at the Toronto Sheraton Centre ends Friday 12 August. Book now for savings!

Wednesday 3 August. Steps Dance Studio's Summer classes start Thursday 4 August! 7:15pm. Salsa Beginner 1 and Beginner 3; start at. 8:15pm. Salsa Int 4 and Salsa Advanced 1; 9:15-10:00pm. Free Practice!

Fri. 29 July. Don't want to fight 416 traffic Friday night for Salsa? Then it is 10:00pm. Vertigo Lounge 688 Chrislea Road, Woodbridge with DJ Filli - Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and Top 40 Latin Hits. Special Guest List Marcos Maturell 416-833-7594 or BBM 32803763.

If you can answer this question, you will be the recipient of a full pass to the DC Bachata Festival 11-14 August. which former Eddie Torres dancer did Stephanie Gurnon train with? Send your answer via twitter: @DJ_Mr_B via email: dj.mr.b@acn.net or http://www.facebook.com/groups/116351581724945/?id=257702884256480 and one of the correct answers will be drawn at this Sunday's Salsa Social. Long week-end fun fun until 11:00pm.

Tues. 26 July Babaluu Bachata, Salsa, Cha Cha Thursday Night has gentlemen free before 9:00pm and ladies free before 11:00pm.

Lots of people asked for it, it's coming. Salsa Meets Bollywood II is coming a lot sooner than you think....

Tues. 19 July. DJ Giovanni Torres celebrates Colombian Independence Day at Ba Ba Luu Wednesday 20 July! Enjoy!

Wed. 13 July. DJ Gary Geronimo launches Bachata Urbana Thursdays at Ba Ba Luu. Fun starts Thursday 14 July. Bachata Urbana, Salsa - Merengue and more....

Mon. 11 July. Hustle and West Coast Swing Dancers! Friday-Sunday 22-24 July the Toronto Open Swing/Hustle Championships and workshops and fun week-end take place at the Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel 801 Dixon Road, Toronto. Complete details on their site.

SYTYCD-Canada Fans! Vote for Melissa Mitro tonight - local Salsera and is part of LatinGrooveProductions!

Wading through some 2000 pics from 2011 Salsa On Saint Clair. And we found time between snaps to put out 11 performances over the two days at the Rhythmic Fire and at Latin Groove Productions/Oscar's Hotspots.

Catch SalsaTO, Rhythmic Fire LatinGrooveProductions, iFreeStyle and many more in Niagara Falls with Chim Pum Callao Congress.

Fri. 8 July Gone Dancin' SalsaTO -- more than the bald guy with the camera -- performs Saturday and Sunday at Latin Groove Productions' Hot Spot near the Hungarian House - west end of the festival at the 2011 Salsa On Saint Clair from Christie to Winona. Will be checking out Steps' Hot Spot too! Jai Ho! Balle Balle!

Fusion Salsera from Venezuala performs with the Rhythmic Fire Troupe Saturday and Sunday at Salsa On Saint Clair - Arlington Hot Spot!

Studio Dancers! Salsa On Saint Clair not your scene? Then Saturday's Butterfly Social c/o United Salseros at Dovercourt House is for you. Fun starts with 5:30pm. Workshops; 7:00pm. Dinner; 8:30pm. Social Butterfly; 11:30pm. Dancing.

Or, Midtowners can head on up to Acrobat Lounge for Toronto Dance Salsa's Saturday Social - fun starts at 9:00pm.

And, Sunday is GoDanceMambo's Sunday Salsa Social at Dovercourt House. Fun starts at 5:00pm with a lesson - Salsa and Bachata music.

10:00pm. Thursday 14 July, Salsa comes to the Persian Palace Persian Palace 10711 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill. Soul2Sole teaches the lesson. 905ers may want to check this out.

Wed. 6 July. Found this on Craigslist. "job-zxw6j-2480452534@craigslist.org
Professional Male Salsa Dancer wanted for Partner competition. Salsa dancer must be at least 5'7" in height as the partner you are paired with is fairly tall. Seeking a dedicated and serious Male salsa dancer to rehearse choregraphed routine for upcoming dance competion. Male partner must be willing to dedicate at leat 2 days per week for one hour or more until Salsa competion show which starts in October for the Toronto Salsa Congress. Please send detail performance C, photo and any youtube videos of your performances. We are seeking a performance level dancer, no beginners"

GoDanceMambo is still looking - 2 men and one lady needed for zouk performance team! Come to our open house tomorrow Thurs 7:00-8:30pm to meet the 6 couples already interested, the choreographers Darius and Stephanie, hear the song chosen, and decide who is going to Quebec or not (not mandatory).Dovercourt, 3rd floor.

Thurs. 30 June. Cafe Cubano plays CHIN's Picnic Noon Sunday 2 July.

Toronto Salsa Practice runs on Saturday 2 July Errol's Party at Franco Danbce goes into Saturday night 2 July, and The Sunday Salsa Social goes on sunday 3 July! Happy Canada Day all.

Tues. 28 June. Want to expand your dance and styling? Then Teria Morada's's 7:30-8:30pm. Bollywood and 8:30-9:30pm. Belly/Latin Fusion Workshop cannot be beat for the price and the location.

A Toronto pioneer, Teria regularly won Salsa Competitions at the fabled Club Berlin (now Six Degrees) before most people on this scene left elementary school. Also established in LA as a choreographer and a performer, Teria can get it into you.

Dance To Live Studio 1360 Bathurst Street - $25 for one hour or $40 for both!

Mon. 27 June. DJ Gary Geronimo launches Bachata Urbana Thursdays at Ba Ba Luu. Fun starts Thursday 14 July. Bachata Urbana, Salsa - Merengue and more....

Sun. 26 June. The 2011 Canada Salsa Congress shopping basket is now open. Early Bird deadline is 31 July 2011!

Baila Boogaloo's students and friends celebrate dance at the National Ballet School Oliphant Theatre Sunday 26 June. two shows last one is late afternoon.

Fri. 24 June. There is no Social at City Dance Corps Saturday 24 June. Instead, catch their Talent Defined Show at the Al Greene Theatre for Saturday 24 June. Two shows. The next City Dance Corps Social is Saturday 16 July.

and, Six Degrees is closed for Renovations Tuesday 28 June 2011. Six Degrees is open Thursday 30 June for Canada Day Eve Salsa!

Mon. 13 June. Ba Ba Luu is closed Wednesday 15 June for a private function. Get your salsa fix with GoDanceMambo.com -- 2nd Floor Dovercourt House 805 Dovercourt Ave @ Ossington Subway Station - western exit. Thurs. 2 June. Free from 5:30-7:30pm. Friday 3 June? Drop by Yonge-Dundas Square and catch Latin Groove Productions' Oscar perform as part of Tourism Ontario's Getaway Day Groove to the rhythms of Toronto Caribbean Carnival, Salsa on St. Clair, Toronto Jazz Festival and tribute artist Shania Twain.

Looking for some free fun Sunday? Check out City Dance Corps 9th Anniversary Open House Noon-4:00pm. Sunday 5 June at their Studio 489 Queen Street West, just west of Spadina on the south side. 2010 - City Dance Corps Open House Anniversary Fun.

Catch Frankie 9:00pm. Thursday for Salsa at VIP 6307 Yonge Street a few blocks south of Steeles on the east side. $5 cover or no cover with purchase of one drink. Note CoZzy Corners is closed for salsa.

Note the day change. First Friday Monthly Salsa Night Latin Energy's 70s Theme night. Fun starts 9:00pm. Oplenac 895 Rangeview Road - 3 blocks east of Lakeshore and Cawthra, Mississauga.

Wed. 1 June. Sidewalk Salsa 9:15pm. The Dominos @ Bloor & Spadina Thursday 2 June.

8:15pm. Tuesday 7 & 14 June Steps Dance StudioLadies Bachata Styling with Jennifer. Body isolations, footwork, arm and hip styling for sexy, sensous movement with ease. Good for salsa dancers too!

Mel's TSX Student Performance Group performs at Babyface 590 Alden Road, Unit #103, Markham. Free lesson 8:00pm. Showtime 10:00pm.

Sun. 29 May. DJ Gary Geronimo spins the tunes at Alleycatz Monday 30 May.

Fri. 20 May. "SalsaTO Meets Bollywood - Jai Ho! 9:00pm. Friday 20 May Night of Cabaret for Japan - Fundraiser @ Bread & Circus 299 Augusta Avenue in Kensington Market. Giving Back!

2011 LulaWorld concludes this long Victoria Day Week-end with a night of live Brazilian with Samba Squad, a Salsa Saturday night with Si Canada II saying farewell to Toronto's Roberto Linares Brown. 7:00pm. doors open. 10:00pm. Showtime!

2011 LulaWorld finishes Sunday with an evening of Bossa, Samba, Maracatu and Tropicalia with Aline Morales' CD launch "Flores Tambores Amores." Expect fireworks with Morales' back up orchestra the Heavyweights Brass Band, DJ General Electric. 7:00pm. doors open. 9:00pm. Showtime. Thurs. 19 May. "SalsaTO Meets Bollywood - Jai Ho! 8:00pm. Thursday 9 May - Salsaholics - Sidewalk Salsa evening - Trinity - Saint Paul Church Bloor @ Spadina.
Catch us again 9:00pm. Friday 20 May Night of Cabaret for Japan - Fundraiser @ Bread & Circus 299 Augusta Avenue in Kensington Market. Giving Back!

Mel's Sunday May 22 Salsa @ Babyface is cancelled for one day only.

Please check your dance studio schedule for the long week-end. Venues too, holiday cover charges and all. Toronto Salsa Practice is on for Saturday 21 May. City Dance Corps is taking Sat-Mon 21-23 May off. Sunday Salsa Social is running Sunday with Bachata Demo! Frankie at Alleycatz is open Monday and Oscar is teaching a special advanced lesson.

Thurs. 12 May. Sidewalk Salsa starts tonight 9:10pm. Thursday 12 May at the Dominos / South-East Corner of Bloor Street West & Spadina. Bring $1 for batteries.

Thurs. 12 May. Friday 13 May Son Ache relives legendary Friday Cervejaria nights at Touche Lounge, owned Cervejaria founder Lou Alves 669 College Street Toronto.
Here's a peek at the fun! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GRosuaD9kU

Tues. 10 May. Thursday 12 May -- 2011 Lula World begins! Celebrate Canadian and made in Canada Latin Music, dance and more!

Mon. 9 May. Catch "Sex In The City Meets The daWg!" at Errol's Salsa - Bachata Tuesdays 8:00pm. Tuesday 10 May Trinity-Saint Paul Church, 427 Bloor Street West & Spadina. $5 for the dancing and the shows. lesson prices below.

Steps -- 378 Eglinton Avenue West, just west of Avenue Road -- is looking for a few good men for one of their 2011 Canada Salsa Congress performance teams. Show up 9:15pm. Monday 9 May to start the journey.

9:30pm. Tuesday 14 June, iFreeStyle wants you! If you are male, can dance On2,are physically fit and wish to perform. Complete details on their site or RSVP caryl@ifreestyle.ca.

Fri. 6 May. Looking for a Tuesday Bachata evening? Errol's Tuesday 10 May Bachata at Trinity-Saint Paul Church, Bloor Street West & Spadina may be for you. 6:00-7:00pm lesson. And 7:00-9:00pm dancing with working people who need an early night in mind. Bachata and Salsa music. $5 cover for the social. Ladies free before 7:30pm. Lessons extra.

2:00-4:00pm Saturdays 7-28 May Grand Dance Studio 5799 Yonge Street. Giovanni's Cali Salsa Class. Here is your chance to learn Cali (Colombia) Salsa from Toronto's Colombian salsa instructor. Cali Salsa - An Overview

7:30pm. Friday 13 May iFreeStyle.ca throws their hat into a night of Urban performance for DareArts, a fund raiser for www.darearts.com. Liberty Village's Club Maro 135 Liberty Street is the place. Catch The SuperNaturalz, Blueprint Cru and more.

Wed. 4 May. Latin Hustle Fans will want to catch 9:00pm. Friday 6 May Acrobat lesson with Daniel McGee and Jameson Kilburn. Not enough? Then drop by City Dance Corps Studio 489 Queen Street West Saturday 7 May. 489 Queen St West. 1:45pm - 3:00pm. West Coast Swing For Beginners; 3:00-4:15pm. Hustle For Beginners; 4:30-5:30pm. Hustle Technique for All Levels; 5:30-6:45pm. Hustle Patterns with Play - Intermediate.

Tues. 3 May. Errol's Salsa/Bachata Party 8:00pm. Wednesday Trinity-Saint Paul Church.

SalsaTO.ca's Mike & Sharon totally murdered it in the 29 April 2011 NBS International Dance Day Flash Mob at Toronto's David Pecaut Square (aka Metro Hall Square) beside Roy Thompson Hall. Three months of hard work paid off.

Sat. 30 April. Luis Enrique may be a late night guest tonight at Lula Lounge - after his show....

Thurs. 28 April. Free Noon Friday 29 April & Downtown? SalsaTO.ca's Mike & Sharon are part of the National Ballet School's 2011 International Dance Day Flashmob 100+ dancers. Metro Hall Square - just to the west of Roy Thompson Hall down opposite Mirvish land on King Street. Be prompt! Drop by, act surprised when things start to happen ... and enjoy...

Students! Check your favourite salsa school's spring and summer offerings, there is a lot to choose from.

Go Dance Mambo cancelled their Thursday 28 April & 5 May Bachata Thursday. They resumne Thursday 12 May. And, Bachata and Cha Cha performance classes start 12 May for future shows and the Canada Salsa Congress.

Flying Dance Company Studio renovations 1-8 May. Closed.

Tues. 19 April. Ba Ba Lúu Easter Week-end FunThursday: Free entrance for ladies until 11:00pm. Gentlemen, enjoy a complimentary drink with cover charge, from 9:00-11:00pm. Friday & Saturday regular pricing. Sunday:Enjoy a complimentary drink with cover charge. Thurs. 7 April. Lula Lounge Friday night for Ladies Night II. Saturday 9 April night for Ache woman power salsa band! Doors 7:00pm. Lesson 9:00pm. First Set 10:00pm. Worth every penny & oak parquet floor too.

West enders! Drop by Rhythm & Motion 3352 Dundas St. West at Runnymede. 8:00-11:00pm. Saturday 9 April for a bi-monthly Ballroom & Latin Social. $10 gets you a cherrywood floor, intimate studio environment and great tunes with DJ Eugene.

Wed. 6 April. Puerto Rican/Salvadorean NYC based Franklin Ayala, will be teaching in place of Nelson Flores during Steps' Hustle - Salsa Week. 16 Years at NYC's largest studio, Dancesport; Mambo & Latin Hustle expert - lots of fun and will be social dancing Thursday evening 7 April at Six Degrees.

Sun. 3 April. TLN's 2011 Salsa On Saint Clair runs Saturday and Sunday 9 & 10 July 2011. Salsa. Salsa At Blue Mountain runs Fri-sun- 24-26 June 2011. More details to come

Wed. 30 March. City Dance Corps work/study program has a few openings! Interested? Send your resume to estelle@citydancecorps.com -- subject "Energy Exchange."

Urban and Latin fans may want to drop by Franco Dance 1222a Bloor Street West 8:00pm. Saturday 9 April for DJ Tyrone/Mista T Dot's 40th B-day and Flow 'N' Motion's 2 Year Anniversary Black and Yellow Party. Aries B-Day people extra welcomed too. Bachata/Tango fusion lesson with Lucky Sipin at 6:00pm. Jack & Jill Bachata Contest & Prizes too!

Wed. 20 March. Visit SalsaTO.ca's Six Degrees of Competition Pics - News Portal for Tuesday 29 March Six Degrees Semi-Final results.

For the first time ever, Friday 1 April - no not an April Fools Joke - Lula is having a ladies night. GoDanceMambo's Stephanie Gurnon teaches the lesson. Dinner from 7:00pm. Lesson starts 9:00pm and the live salsa band's first set is 10:00pm.

6:00-8:00pm. Tuesday 5 April, before the Six Degrees Competition, Mexico's competitors David & Paulina will be running two salsa turn pattern workshops at trainer and supplement specialist Roland Semprie's Rosedale Studio 1073 Yonge Street, Suite 200.

Mon. 28 March. Strickly Salsa Albert Gomoez's partner for the 2011 Six Degrees Salsa Competition is Alexandra Crenian, a So You Think You Can Dance Canada -SYTYCD Canada - Season 3 Top 40. Alexandra is also the girlfriend of Miles Faber, SYTYCD Canada Season 1 Winner. Alexandra has considerable dance experience behind her, including a Summer 2009 Much Music Video Awards gig with Lady Ga Ga.

Fri. 25 March. North enders or north 905ers! Toronto Social Dance School - 39 Glen Cameron Road, Unit 7, Thornhill, just North of Steeles on Yonge Street - is running a West Coast Swing - Hustle - Salsa Night 9:00pm. Friday 25 March. Drop by for that something a little different.

Sun. 20 March. Shiamak (SDI International Canada Inc.) 2011 Spring Funk gang! Email salsato@gmail.com and we'll send you links to 2011 Spring Funk!

Thurs. 17 March. Orlando and Mira teach the 9:00pm. lesson Acrobat Friday night.

Wed. 9 March. Online Box Office closes Midnight 9 March! Toronto Salsa Festival starts Thursday 10 March with the Competition! St. Michael The Archangel Church Event Hall 212 Delaware Avenue - cross the street from the Ossington Subway Station west entrance/exit or one block west of Ossington.
Walk-in competitors welcome right up to 7:00pm.!! Sked - 5:30-7:30pm. Tech Rehearsal.
7:00pm. Registration Deadline. 8:00pm. Doors Open. 8:00-9:00pm Dancing. 9:00pm - 11:00pm. Competitions Preliminaries -- Amateur, Solo, Professional and Pro/Am Divisions. Scrutineer: Caryl Cuizon. Judges are the International Performers & Instructors.
11:00pm-2:00pm Dance the night away with Juan Matos, Amneris Martinez, Serena Cuevas, Alma Latina, Rica Salsa, Mark-Anthony Sheppard, and all your local friends!

Fri. 4 March. Want something different Friday night? SalsaTO's Mike & Sharon debut their 2011 Show 11:00pm. Acrobat Salsa Fridays. Totally new costumes, lots of new tricks, totally new solos *and* turn patterns -- not one but two tunes of fun!

On a serious note, say a prayer for the folks in Mumbai, Fire Rages in Mumbai's 'Slumdog Millionaire' Neighbourhood. Some of the actors in that film still live there. SalsaTO Meets Bollywood - Jai Ho! music comes from that film.

Thurs. 3 March. Six Degrees Salsa Competition Round 2 Preliminary Pics now posted. And, Facebook just crashed around 1415hrs EST. Six Degrees Teaser album in limbo somewhere. Maybe if Facebook's programmers spend more time stabilizing and cleaning up their code, their site would not drop like a toilet seat at a mixed party.

Wed. 2 March. Onetime World Latin Hustle Champions Katie & Billie will be teaching Hustle workshops Thursday 7 April. Mark your calendars. More details to follow.

Mon. 28 Feb. Toronto Salsa Festival Prices go up 1 March! Beat the hike visit their site or use Salsa 411!

Sun. 27 Feb. Toronto Bachata Festival Saturday show pics now posted. Visit SaksaTO's Toronto Bachata Festival Portal.
Mark your calendars Friday 4 March 2011 Acrobat. Two worlds will collide - Salsa + ??? as SalsaTO's Mike & Sharon debut their new 2011 show. 90% new choreography, totally new costumes, not one but two new songs. See you all then.

Mike & Sharon will continue to perform "SalsaTO Meets Bollywood - Jai Ho!" on demand - ask your promoter when you want a show. We have too much fun performing "SalsaTO Meets Bollywood - Jai Ho!" as people have watching it. And fun is what we are about. We have been asked about performing another Bollywood show. We're listening and are starting to look for suitable music for another Bollywood - Salsa fusion. Give us time.

Fri. 25 Feb. Sunday 27 February, Clifton's gang - Cadence Dance Academy - will be having an outing at the Dovercourt House Sunday Salsa Social. "Ask Clifton about Kingston, the boy, not Jamaica...."

And celebrate 8 years of the Sunday Salsa Social at Dovercourt this Sunday 27 February!! Fun begins with a 5:15pm lesson... GoDanceMambo shows too...

Thurs. 24 Feb. Brazil's Carnival - same date as in Rio - fun comes to Toronto Saturday 26 February at Franco Dance 1222A Bloor Street West. Two blocks west of Dufferin Subway station. Fun starts at 8:30pm. $10 gets you in. Zouk Lesson with Brazil's K-Yo Victor. DJ Romantico will play Zouk, Samba, Axe, Frevo, Salsa and more on request. Click Toronto Dance Zouk for more deets. SalsaTO.ca's Mike & Sharon perform Salsa Meets Bollywood - Jai Ho!

Jimmy 'Suave' Hernandez plays Six Degrees Hustle-Salsa-Swing Party Thursday 24 February. Fun starts at 9:00pm.

Mon. 22 Feb. Thursday 26 February, 6 Degrees & Steps Dance Studio's "Hustle Party 2335 Yonge Street, two blocks north of Eglinton. $10 gets you a Latin Hustle Lesson, a West Coast Swing Lesson & Social dancing. Doors open 9:00pm.

Mon. 14 Feb. Happy Valentine's Day all... check with your salsa / dance school for specials or parties.

"SalsaTO Meets Bollywood - Jai-Ho!" Sexy Salsa meets the Land of the Kama Sutra Alleycatz -- 10:00pm. Monday 14 February!

Sat. 12 Feb. Check SalsaTO.ca's Bachata Festival Portal page for last minute Dish and Deets!

Sexy Salsa meets the Land of the Kama Sutra as "SalaTO Meets Bollywood - Jai Ho!" 10:00pm. Monday 14 February at Frank's Alleycatz Valentine's Day Dinner - Party Dance & Show.

Fri. 11 Feb. GoDanceMambo's Stephanie is selling Toronto Bachata Festival tix at Errol's Saturday 12 February Valentine's Salsa Party at Franco Dance Studio 1221a Bloor Street West - Second Floor - Between Ossington & Lansdowne.

Latin Groove Productions' gang performs on stage at tonight's sold out Aventura concert. Go guys!

Mon. 7 Feb. Ladies in Red Valentine's Party Plus with Latin Energy 9:00pm. Friday 11 February at Oplenac 895 Rangeview Road - 3 blocks east of Lakeshore and Cawthra, Mississauga.

Fri. 4 Feb. Latin Groove Productions' Oscar is looking for a few good intermediate/advanced men for his performance troupe - fun starts Sunday.

Thurs. 3 Feb. Get an early start on Valentine's Day Saturday 5 February with Flow 'N' Motion's Share The Love - Pre Valentine's Day Party at Franco Dance. All da Deets on the events page. Best $10 spent in some time.

Vancouver International Salsa Festival air discounts. This in from Chris Wood, "For the next 1000 people that book on Air Canada, use this promo code: QCK4JYN1 and you can fly for $500 or less."

Wed. 2 Feb. Ba Ba Luu is closed Wednesday 2 February 2011 - snow day/night. Hit Frankie's CoZzy Corners for your Wednesday Salsa Fix. 4664 Yonge Street - 5 minute walk south Sheppard Subway station to Florence.
Parking off Florence Avenue, North of 401. $5 for men after 9:30pm. Ladies free all evening. DJ Romantico and DJ Duck spin the tunes.

Tues. 1 Feb. Toronto Salsa Festival Early Bird pricing extended to 11:59pm. Tuesday 1 February 2011. Buy your tickets / passes now before price goes up!

Mon. 31 Jan. DJ Giovanni is guest DJ at 6 Degrees Salsa Tuesdays Tuesday 1 February. *And* Yeti - Lady Son - is live - same evening!

Mon. 24 Jan. Steps Dance Studio's Jennifer celebrates her birthday at Ba Ba Luu Wednesday 26 January 2010. DJ Gio for Aquarius too.

Start making Valentine's Day Plans now. Frankie's Alleycatz Mondays is having a Monday 14 February Valentine's Day Dinner with shows and dancing. Lula Lounge features romantic live Jazz FM's Laura Fernandez with a dinner package. Plaza Flamingo is open Monday. Check venues such as Ba Ba Luu, Dovercourt's Sunday Salsa Social, Toronto Salsa Practice for week-end Valentine's Day Parties anywhere from Friday 11 to Sunday 13 February. TorontoDanceSalsa.ca is running "Be My Salentine" Valentine's Party Saturday 12 February at Acrobat.

Tues. 18 Jan. iFreeStyle's 9:00-10:00pm. Tuesday On2 Fundamentals class is cancelled.

Mark Wednesday 26 January on the Calendar. Steps Dance Studio's Jennifer celebrates her birthday at Ba Ba Luu. DJ Gio for Aries too.

Sun. 16 Jan. Get free entry to the Sunday Salsa Social when you purchase your Toronto Bachata Festival full pass or Workshop pass until 31 January.

Toronto Salsa Dance's Garry & Maya Belle are running a free 4:00-5:00pm. Open House Saturday & Salsa lesson. 882a Eglinton Avenue West. near Bathurst or a five minute walk from the Eglinton West subway station.

Fri. 14 Jan. Katya Kuznetsova's Saturday Salsa Social goes 1:00-3:00pm. Saturday 15 January at 918 Bathurst Street just north of Barton from Bloor. $4 Cover.

Tues. 11 Jan. Steps' free CD giveaway at Six Degrees Salsa Tuesdays. Doors open 9:00pm.

Swingers and Hustlers have their night to play Thursday 13 January at 6 Degrees 2335 Yonge Street. 2 Blocks N/Eglinton. 8:45pm. Doors open. Johanna Swanson West Coast Lesson 9:00-9:30pm. & Steps' Jennifer Aucoin Latin Hustle Lesson 9:30pm-10:00pm. DJ Giovanni spins salsa and DJ Rick spin the Hustle and Swing tunes - including some unheard in Toronto classics. $10 cover.

Sun. 9 Jan. DJ Romantico plays Alleycatz Monday 10 January. And, Monday 31 January is the last Early Bird day for your Thursday-Fri-Sat-Sun. 17-20 February 2011 Toronto Bachata Festival ticket to four days of fun!

Fri. 7 Jan. Happy New Year all! Changes afoot for 2011 in Toronto's ever shifting salsa scene. New promoters and new salsa socials and evenings are springing up like flowers in the spring rains. Listings for as many opening days as we have information will be listed here. Those that continue for more than a month will be listed on the Events page. Promoters, email details of your events in plain text here for widest free 416/647 and 905 GTA publicity. 260,000 visitors cannot be wrong. And remember, not everybody lives on Facebook.

4:00-5:00pm. Saturday 15 January Catch SYTYCD-Canada Winner Nico Archambault's Urban Contemporary at City City Dance Corps 489 Queen St West 3rd Floor Space is *very* limited to 30 people. $25 gets you in. reception@citydancecorps.com

And, look forward to a monthly City Dance Corps social, coming soon.

Toronto Salsa Practice celebrates 10 years as Toronto's longest running salsa social. Fun starts at 3:00pm. Saturday 8 January Trinity-Spadina Church. 427 Bloor Street West. Avoid disappointment! Arrive early!

Katya Kuznetsova's Saturday Salsa Social goes 1:00-3:00pm. Saturday 8 January at 918 Bathurst Street just north of Barton from Bloor. $4 Cover.

One night only! Salsa Saturday night at 6 Degrees 2335 Yonge Street. 2 Blocks N/Eglinton. 10:00pm. Doors open. $10 cover. Dress to impress, leave the tatty jeans at home. DJ Romantico and DJ Victor Explosivo spin the tunes.

Toronto Dance Salsa's first 2011 social is 8:00pm. Saturday 8 January at Acrobat 2464 Yonge Street. 3 1/2 blocks north of Eglinton.

Mel's Salsa Expressions is looking for people interested in their Intermediate Salsa Performance workshop. 9:00-11:00pm. Wednesday 2 February to 27 April. Info / RSVP info@torontosalsaxpressions.com.

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