In this Soul / R&B Line Dance workshop you’ll soak in the positive vibes and learn moves that you can take to your next social event. Learn the classic smooth stepping style that emerged from Black social gatherings in the 1970s and has taken the world by storm in recent years. We’ll cover the basic steps, a couple of the classic line dances and one or two of the contemporary hits that have gotten folks moving at parties and weddings. Whether you are a newbie, a seasoned dancer, or just want to brush up on your Electric Slide, you’ll enjoy this dance session set to your favourite Soul and R&B tunes. No partner needed!

Rhea is a dance instructor with a passion for leading classes that are welcoming, inclusive and fun. Rhea has an MFA in Dance and 20+ years of experience teaching dancers of all ages. This background along with training in Dance for Parkinson's and as a Canfitpro certified group fitness instructor, provides the foundations for classes that are structured to be just the right amount of challenging, while being safe and that feel good in your body. Her Soul / R&B line dance sessions are designed to be joyful and accessible for all bodies and levels. In each class participants learn basic steps of line dance, follow-along routines and classic and popular dances.

Photo by Kevin Rose @kevinrxse

This workshop is free for everyone to attend thanks to the support of Arts in the Parks program, funded by Toronto Arts Foundation in partnership with Toronto Arts Council and the City of Toronto.