No complaints with the quality of the instruction, but what management did to me was one of the…read moreworst things a business can do. This was supposed to have been my child's third year attending summer camps at this studio. Their policy, as stated on the confirmation email I received on March 4, stated "Please note that no refunds are offered once the class has begun." Then COVID-19 hit. While other theatres and dance studios around the city moved their camps and classes online, or cancelled the altogether after consulting with the parents of the children enrolled, Joy of Dance chose to move forward with in-studio summer camps. I was notified of this 2 days before my child's camp was scheduled to start, in an email that also stated that no refunds would be issued after July 1, despite the email itself only being sent on July 9. The configuration of the class had also been changed from an aged 8-12 group to a 6-8 group. I was not comfortable sending my child to an indoor camp, with a younger cohort who was unlikely to be capable of physically distancing properly, while the city is still in a stage 2 pandemic lockdown. I communicated that I was not comfortable sending my child. While I was within my rights to ask for a refund according to their policy (the first policy, not the second one they made up after I had already enrolled and paid), in the spirit of supporting a small business through a difficult time I asked if they could consider a partial credit towards a future class instead. The manager, Jennifer, replied stating that she would not issue a refund. When I responded reminding her of her studio's refund policy, and that I was not actually asking for a refund but rather a partial credit, she ignored me. Joy of Dance sprung a modified camp on us that I did not feel comfortable with or agree to, with no alternatives. EVERY other summer camp my children have been involved with offered either a refund or credit. Not this one. They pulled a bait and switch, took my $400, and flat-out ignored my request for even a partial credit. Well, enjoy it Joy of Dance because it's the last money you will ever see from my family. Even though we live virtually across the street from your studio, I will now be taking my theatre and dance-loving child farther afield. I hope my $400 was worth it to you.

My friend Alice & I went here for a Hip Hop Dance class…read more It was suppose to be a beginner class but we definetely had a challenging experience as it was quite technical. It was fun & a good experience but I think next time we'll go to the Burlesque Class.

MLT Markham Little Theatre blurs the line between amateur and professional theatre. I have seen…read moreabout 20 shows and every one of them has been incredible. This is the best local theatre company in the GTA. Look for their shows and you will be surprised how such great work can be performed by for such little money.

Awesome theatre…read more Went to see Dancing at Lughnasa presented by the Toronto Irish Players. A wonderful play set in '30s rural Ireland. Beautifully acted, especially good was the lead actor Enda Reilly. Check out this great theatre and play.

This is as lovely historical building which I love but it is not wheelchair accessible. I went to…read moresee "Hold Mommy's Cigarette", Shelly Marshall's one woman show. Fantastic show!! Funny, funny and very heartfelt touching on issues of mental health and life. The play was in the upper theatre which is a few flights up the spiral staircase. It was hot up there but the play was so good you didn't notice most of the time. In the lower level you can walk around and look at various costumes and admire the historical details of the building.

Great theatre space, showcasing historical clowns and other theatre. Silly, funny, warm, inviting…read moreproductions in an intimate space in Riverside Leslieville. Located near Logan Ave and Queen St. East, behind the Value Village parking lot. Hosting Toronto Fringe Festival in July 2025.

Great new Jazz and dance club on Lansdowne where Dundas and College get together and do the rumba!…read more This was an existing club that moved into this space recently and which now haunts the space above one of Toronto's most iconic dance clubs below, Basement 254. (and another new club just a block away sprouted up this year - Sounds Good). The sound system in this smallish space (shares the same layout as Basement 254 below) is incredible and a signature feature of Contxt. I met a guy hanging out there who is behind the engineering. He told me his company builds not only the cabinets, but the actual drivers which produce the waves, cool! There is not one, not two, but three sets of capable speakers meaning the sound was well balanced throughout the space and not overly loud by the DJ booth and not loud enough elsewhere. Nice work! A great looking casual and inviting bar at the back attracted many who enjoyed hanging out and chatting. Serious coffee bar was adjacent showing that this place must have a daytime vibe as well, although I haven't seen that yet. I was at a party for a friend who is a beautiful person capable of filling a room like this with many loving individuals creating a heartwarming event. The bathrooms were very nice, with beautiful trim and cool art along the way. There was an art exhibit when we visited, which was a collab with another arts organization and had details posted on the wall. Nice! Highly recommended in this popular area and well worth seeking out at this busy intersection where you need to watch your azz when crossing due to spaz traffic coming from all directions so be careful!

EM Barre 101 is more ballet moves than what I am accustom to. Barre3 & Physique 57 and Pure barre…read moreis what I was expecting or some variation to that. Nice space, but no a/c today... a very humid day. No cardio. Basically, coordination and a few balance moves with many plies. Let early. I suppose if you are used to this type of barre class it would be fine, but this was not want I had expected.

Love taking class here. This place is perfect for those who used to dance back in the day and still…read moremiss it! If you have taken a lot of dance in your youth, it can be tough to find the right fit amidst the whole ballet-fitness craze. There are a lot of adult beginner ballet classes out there (Extension Room actually offers some, so does the National Ballet School adult program, Dance Teq, City Dance Corps, InStudio) but if you have already done a lot of ballet before, the pace can be a bit slow/basic. Then there are intermediate ballet classes at serious ballet studios, but if you aren't dancing regularly anymore, it can be intimidating or too hard! Or the other students will all be really young! Finally, there are barre fitness studios like barre3, barreworks, barre beautiful, etc., which I enjoy for the workout, but they are not that "dance-y" if you are craving that. They are more like fitness classes that use the barre as a tool, but there isn't much choreography and most moves are done with feet in parallel, as opposed to proper ballet positions. Enter the Extension Room -- the barre 101 class is like a legit ballet barre but with weights for an added upper body challenge (think plies, tendus, degages, adage, grand battements in the same sequence one would expect from an "real" ballet class) and the allegro boot camp made me feel like I was really dancing for the first time in ages! I talked with some of the other students and many were like me, people who had studied dance recreationally and were looking for a way to keep dancing in an accessible and fun environment. It helps that all the instructors are/were dancers, often at major ballet/contemporary companies. Watching them demonstrate with beautiful technique is inspiring and they have good eyes for form and give useful corrections. I do think it would be really helpful to have some dance background for these classes, even though they are supposed to be for anyone. That being said, if you have no dance background at all, the barre 101 class is a good place to start (slower pace, barre helps with balance). I found the allegro bootcamp quite challenging (in a good way), and I think it would be hard to keep up for those less familiar with common ballet steps. It is also way harder to do certain steps without the support of the barre! I haven't tried their yoga, mat pilates, or bosu ball classes yet but it looks like there's quite a bit of variety in their schedule. Facilities are stunning and make it a pleasure to come here. High ceiling, chandeliers, nice sprung floors, etc. It's not a surprise that the space can be rented our for parties/weddings/corporate functions... I also like that they provide mats and weights, plus there are energy balls and juices/smoothies available for purchase. The change rooms have showers and small lockers. The location is a bit random, but actually easy to reach by the 504 streetcar and there is free street parking in the area too. Plus, for Yelper bonus points, it is in close proximity to a number of good snack/coffee spots like Roselle, Tandem Coffee, and Odin;) Very important!!

People of all ages need to check out this energetic, upbeat and fun event!…read more In a nutshell, this interactive show is a fun music lesson. You learn about music theory, instruments, rhythm and dance! My 5 year old goddaughter and my 15 year old son, both had a great time! Each person is provided with a bag of noise makers/instruments, and is led through some really fun exercises by Sam and Ajam. You learn about music notes, timing and take an adventure around the world to learn different rhythms. It's a great opportunity for people to just make noise, let loose, and be creative! Amazing time!

Great community theatre, great productions, awesome volunteers, get a subscription and save money.read more

High quality local theatre. They put on 5 plays a season. Excellent productions for a great price…read more Check them out at www.thecurtainclub.org