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Upcoming Events
May 24 Friall-day Frankie Manning Tribute WeekendFrankie Manning Tribute WeekendMay 24 – Sunday all-dayCome join us for a weekend long tribute to Frankie Manning, the godfather of swing. Chazz Young will be taking part and Gordon Webster will [...]May 25 Sat4:30 pm The Happy Pals @ Grossman's TavernThe Happy Pals @ Grossman's TavernMay 25 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pmThis band has is a long held tradition at Grossman's Tavern. Every Saturday afternoon come check out some of the best NOLA traditional jazz in [...]7:00 pm Saturday Night Swing @ The Dovercourt HouseSaturday Night Swing @ The Dovercourt HouseMay 25 @ 7:00 pm – Sunday @ 12:00 amSaturday Night Swing is the biggest weekly swing dance in Toronto. Hosted by Swing Toronto the dance is at The Dovercourt House with a different [...]May 26 Sun4:00 pm New Orleans Connection Allstars @ Grossman's TavernNew Orleans Connection Allstars @ Grossman's TavernMay 26 @ 4:00 pm – 8:30 pmEvery Sunday afternoon the New Orleans Connection Allstars play at Grossman's Tavern from 4:30 to 8 pm. Come on out and enjoy a great afternoon [...] Follow TLH!
Latest News
Who is part of Toronto Lindy Hop?-Part 2
A while back I did a post on who the members of Toronto Lindy Hop were, here is the final installment: Adelaida Ortega Adelaida loves Lindy Hop, people and snacks. When she’s not eating, you’ll find her dancing up a storm at Dovercourt. Adelaida caught the dancing bug in 2012 and is happy to
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Dance shoes on the Cheap
Dance shoes on the cheap Post by Nyree MacPherson When I first started dancing, I was going to a bar and wearing Birkenstocks. They didn’t even have a heel strap. This is not a dance shoe I would suggest. It took a few months for me to finally decide that I should ‘invest’
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Frankie Manning Google Doodle Request-Lets Make This Happen!
Hello Swing dancers from all over the world, as you know Frankie Manning 99 is almost here but before you know it will be “Frankie 100″ and I think (as well as many other dancers out there) that Frankie Manning needs a “Google Doodle” for May 26th…his Birthday. Why does Frankie need a Google Doodle? To
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Vintage Easter Parade
On Easter Sunday, 2013, I participated in the second annual Vintage Easter Parade. I had been looking forward to this for months, thinking about what to wear, who was going, and how to get those not involved in the Toronto Lindy Hop community to come out and join us. On the first Vintage Easter Parade,
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Lindy Hop and Swing Dancing in Toronto
Swing is a joyful, free spirited and infectious dance. Fall in love with Lindy Hop, the original dance of the swing era. No experience or partner is required to get started and the local dance scene is extremely welcoming of newcomers! To find out more about Lindy Hop, check out our What is Lindy Hop page.
Toronto Lindy Hop is a registered Non-Profit Organization dedicated to the progression and preservation of Lindy Hop and swing dancing in Toronto.