There are many options for swing dancing in Toronto. The following is a list of the "main" dancing opportunities that happen across most nights of the week. This is where you will usually find most of the local lindy hoppers out dancing.

Saturdays

Swing Toronto (formerly "Odd Socks")

Swing Toronto presents special event weekends with some of the foremost Lindy Hop teachers in the world. Just about every weekend also have Saturday Night Dances preceded by beginner lindy hop and other swing dance lessons and often feature excellent live swing bands. All Swing Toronto events are very beginner friendly!

For up-to-date info for Swing Toronto events check out www.swingtoronto.com

Mondays

Reservoir Lounge

A favourite venue among Toronto lindy hoppers, The Reservoir Lounge is a cozy jazz bar offering live music six nights a week. On Monday nights the featured performer is "Sophia Perlman & The Vipers" who start around 9:30 PM and there's a "pay what you can" cover on the set breaks. The Reservoir Lounge is at 52 Wellington Street E (just west of Church Street).

Tuesdays

Alleycatz Live Jazz Bar

Come every Tuesday night to Alleycatz for one of Toronto's biggest weekday dance events with great live swing music. Introductory Swing Dance Lesson starts at 7:30 PM and the band plays at 8:30 PM. Cover is $5 with or without lesson. Alleycatz is located at 2409 Yonge Street about three blocks north of Eglinton Ave.

Wednesdays

U of T Swing Dance Club

The U of T Swing Dance Club host a beginner lesson and social dance every week. Both the dance class and the dance are in the Junior Common Room in the University College building on U of T campus. The lesson starts at 7:00 PM, followed by the social dance. Check the website for weekly updates

Reservoir Lounge

On Wednesday night, The Reservoir Lounge is the place to be again with live music featuring "Bradley and the Bouncers". The band starts at 9:30 PM and goes until 1:30 AM.

Thursdays

Reservoir Lounge

On Thursday nights most lindy hoppers head back to The Reservoir Lounge for another night of dancing. This time it's to the live jazz sounds of "Janice Hagan". The Reservoir Lounge is at 52 Wellington Street E (just west of Church Street) and there's a $5 cover.