Learn a New Hobby at Beginner Classes in Toronto
Salsa, Latin Dancing, Fitness Bootcamps, Cooking Lessons in the GTA
Sep 10, 2009
Fall is a time typically associated with learning and new beginnings so it is not surprising that many people take the opportunity to sign up for beginner lessons and courses in fitness and recreational activities they have always wanted to try. Toronto offers an abundance of classes in all areas of the city for those who wish to learn or participate in Salsa, ballroom, and Latin dancing, fitness bootcamps, or attend cooking schools:
Salsa Lessons Toronto
With shows like Dancing With The Stars, and So You Think You Can Dance creating a new buzz around couples' and partner dancing, a resurgence in ballroom and Latin dancing has taken over. Learning these dance styles also comes in handy when hitting the dance floor at weddings or family functions:
- City Dance Corps, 539 King Street West, #103, 416-260-2356, offers a wide range of dance styles from salsa, jazz, hip-hop, and bellydance lessons. Singles are welcome as they will be matched up with a partner.
- Toronto Dance, 416-598-4077, offers salsa, ballroom and Latin dancing lessons in a group or private setting at various locations including the Adelaide Club, Danforth and Chester Avenue, and Eglinton and Avenue Road. Group outings to local dance clubs are organized for practice.
- Dancing on King, 79 King Street East, 416-469-3184, offers pay-as-you-go or package lessons in hip-hop, ballroom and Latin dancing, tango and swing. Lessons are held at various locations in Toronto.
Fitness Bootcamps Toronto
For people who want to get a jump start on the holiday season in December, starting a fitness bootcamp in the fall will give them ample time to lose weight and get in shape for the festive season. The following fitness bootcamps will get participants in shape:
- Bikini Boot Camp - Created by and for women, this bootcamp takes place in local parks and includes two 75-minute outdoor group training workouts per week, initial and follow-up consultations and nutritional guidance. A limit of 12 women per group at beginner to advanced levels.
- Best Body Bootcamp, 866-585-2797, provides mixed classes for men and women for one hour, three times a week for four weeks. Class locations are in the Beaches, Bloor West, Danforth, Downtown, Leslieville, Riverdale, Queen West, Christie Pitts, and Midtown.
- Booty Camp Fitness offers classes for women only at Christie Pitts, Downsview, Downtown Toronto, Harbourfront, Queen West, Beaches, Danforth, Yorkdale Mall, and Yorkville, twice a week for four weeks. The program involves yoga, circuit training, core strengthening, hand-to-hand cardio combat, nutritional support and physical assessments.
Cooking Classes Toronto
Fall is a great time to head indoors and learn how to use those strange-looking kitchen utensils. The following cooking schools will improve the culinary skills of its students:
- Calphalon Culinary Centre, 425 King Street West, 416-847-2212, offers classes in basic cooking skills, seafood lovers, couples cooking, Indian cuisine, Mediterranean cuisine and Sushi basics. Classes take place evenings and weekends.
- Dish Cooking Studio, 390 Dupont Street, 416-920-5559, is run by Trish Magwood, host of the television show, Party Dish, and offers classes in pickling and preserving, barbeque, Thai food, weeknight dinners, and "date night" cooking.
- George Brown College Chef School, 300 Adelaide Street East, 416-415-2000, offers professional chef training, as well as courses in baking and pastry, French cooking, Italian cooking, and cook apprenticeship programs.
- Bonnie Stern School of Cooking, 6 Erskine Avenue, 416-484-4810, is located in the Yonge and Eglinton area and offers courses in learning to cook with fish, the Drake Hotel Chef's fall favourites, superfoods recipes, and foods for Thanksgiving.
With students heading back to schools, many individuals who wish to ride the crest of learning can do so by enrolling in the diverse classes that Toronto offers, including lessons such as salsa, ballroom and Latin dancing, fitness bootcamps, or beginner cooking courses. As the saying goes, "One is never too old to learn."
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