Ballet Performances Toronto

National Ballet School Block Party!

**Let's go to the National Ballet School Block Party!** 🩰 Free dance workshops, performances, live music, snacks, and more! [https://www.nbs-enb.ca/new-now/nbs-block-party/](https://www.nbs-enb.ca/new-now/nbs-block-party/) *It's* *free, but* *you* *have* *to* *register:* [https://www.nbs-enb.ca/new-now/nbs-block-party/#section6344](https://www.nbs-enb.ca/new-now/nbs-block-party/#section6344) 👟 This event is TTC dependent so please check here or in the comments section for updates. Please UPDATE your RSVP by Thursday MAY 28 @ 3 PM \*Those on the waitlist, please monitor the page in case you're moved to attending! \*Cancellations made by attendees less than 24 hours before the event will be considered late-cancellations. \*Those with multiple no-shows/ late-cancellations to my previous events won't be permitted to attend this event.

Latin Ballroom 2 | Experienced Beginner (18+) — Cha-cha & Rumba for Couples

**Latin Ballroom 2 \| Experienced Beginner \(18\+\)** Take your dancing to the next level and keep the momentum going on the dance floor. Latin Ballroom 2 is designed for adult couples who already have some basic dance experience and are ready to build on their foundation in a fun, supportive, and encouraging environment. Ideal for those continuing from Latin Ballroom 1 (or with equivalent beginner experience), this class deepens your skills while keeping the focus on enjoyment and connection. In this progressive session, you’ll continue developing your **Cha-cha** technique while being introduced to the smooth, expressive movements of **Rumba**. With guided instruction and plenty of partnered practice, you’ll refine timing, improve technique, and strengthen your partner connection — all while dancing with more confidence and style. *** ### Event Details **Location:** Miles Nadal JCC — 750 Spadina Ave. (enter through Spadina doors) **Session:** 5-week session · 60-minute classes Spots may be available after the session begins — late registration is welcome and fees are automatically prorated. Registration is required in advance. > Please note: RSVP’ing on Meetup does not reserve your spot. > [Register online](https://app.amilia.com/store/en/miles-nadal-jcc/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=yeg9reR) > ☎️ Or call 416-924-6211 *** ### Fees • $150 per couple for the full 5-week session • Pricing includes **2 participants** (only one person needs to register and pay) • Prorated pricing may apply if joining late *** ### What to Expect ✔️ Continued development of Cha-cha technique ✔️ Introduction to Rumba fundamentals ✔️ Improved timing, musicality, and coordination ✔️ Partnered practice to enhance connection and confidence ✔️ Clear instruction in a fun, welcoming environment *** Perfect for couples who want to grow their skills together, add elegance and expression to their dancing, and feel more confident on the floor — whether for social events, special occasions, or just for fun. Spots are limited, so keep the rhythm going and meet us back on the dance floor! ✨💃🕺

Penn & Teller Celebrate 50 Years of Magic + Pre-lunch (Union Station)

On **Saturday June 6th**, **let's Celebrate 50 Years of Magic with Penn & Teller.** Penn & Teller return to Toronto for the first time in 16 years with an unforgettable night of mind-blowing illusions, sharp wit, and legendary showmanship. Penn & Teller are a legendary magic act - Emmy, Obie, and Writer’s Guild Award-winning, with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Penn & Teller know magic. Their CW TV show “Penn & Teller: Fool Us” has launched countless magic careers, while successful Broadway runs and sold-out overseas tours have secured their place in the history books. My seat is ORCH10, Row A, Seat 83. **Please Purchase the newly added show on June 6th at 2pm show and post your seat number (caution there are other dates and times)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **REGULAR COST** Tickets: $69 to $199 + ticket master fees Organizer Meetup fee: $5 Ticket Policy: Final Sale - Non-Refundable & Non-Exchangeable. (You may opt to buy their insurance, if you so desire.) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **SIGNING-UP** * **RSVP Yes and answer the question about Lunch, and the system will add you to the waitlist.** * **[Purchase your ticket](https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/1000642FAD44DCCB?brand=tolive&CAMEFROM=CFC_TOLIVE_EMAIL_TOLIVE_E1&utm_source=TO+Live&utm_campaign=e0f9025468-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_01_19_04_29&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-e0f9025468-584141646&mc_cid=e0f9025468&mc_eid=96e408c1f2)**[ ](https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/WhatsOn/Calendar)and post your seat number, so others may sit next to you. * I will then move you to attending RSVPs close 1 day prior and cancellations after may result in a No Show and impact future attendance. A reminder will be sent the day before with my cell and details where to meet and when. **MEETUP TIME** **Meet me for lunch at: 12pm inside the front doors of The Flatiron Firkin at 49 Wellington St. E.** Please wait for me to arrive, and do not sit on your own prior, so we can get the table requested. **Meet me for the show at 1:45pm** inside the 2nd set of glass front doors of Meridian Hall at 1 Front St. E. to the right side, after scanning your tickets. We will aim to be in our seats 15 mins prior to catch an early start **Show start time: 2pm** Show length: estimate 90 mins, there may be some interaction before and after, per their website, so arrive early Enjoy and please post your Comments in the event after.8

Live Strings, Beats & an Orchestra Experience

Toronto Symphony Orchestra & Anoushka Shankar ( 15% off promo )

**Experience the coming together of Eastern and Western traditions as Anoushka Shankar makes her TSO début, performing her father Ravi Shankar’s captivating Sitar Concerto No. 2.** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cf-yD9TWsxo The program also features Beethoven’s lively and playful Symphony No. 8, along with a selection from *Passages*, the groundbreaking collaboration between Philip Glass and Ravi Shankar, blending the vibrancy of Western and Indian classical music. https://www.anoushkashankar.com/ **Gustavo Gimeno**, conductor **Anoushka Shankar**, sitar Philip Glass: “Meetings Along the Edge” from *Passages* (Canadian Première) Beethoven: Symphony No. 8 R. Shankar: Sitar Concerto No. 2 “Raga-Mala” **Ticket link here:** Use this **promo code** for 15% discount: TORONTOISCULTURE https://my.tso.ca/3673/3780 Nice seats could be Main Floor (Section 6/green) or Centre Balcony or ANY where you would like. We last saw Anoushka Shankar at Massey Hall in April 2023. A bit more-- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0doG7LpEK1w

Women in Musical Leadership Masterclass with the TSO: Conducting (FREE)

What exactly is Conducting? --How does one learn to Conduct? \-\-\-\-Could you be an **Orchestra Conductor**? Interpret a score with your gestures and verbal cues!! Register for your **FREE** ticket (below)--- We've attended this in PAST years--with FAB turnout/INTEREST.. https://tapestryopera.com/performances/women-in-musical-leadership-masterclass-2/ Created and run by **Tapestry Opera**, with **lead partner the Toronto Symphony Orchestra,** *Women in Musical Leadership* is a three-year program designed to collectively develop the next generation of women and non-binary conductors and music directors in Canada. Women in Musical Leadership Conductors work with **Maestro Gustavo** **Gimeno** and the musicians of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra in this Masterclass held at Roy Thomson Hall. \*\*\*During this masterclass, you will observe Women In Musical Leadership Conductors **Monica Chen** and **Eve Legault**, and Associate Conductor **Serena Reuten** work with TSO Music Director **Gustavo Gimeno** and the world-class TSO. It’s a unique experience that always reveals fascinating details of the conductors’ craft and offers a peek “behind the scenes” of an orchestra’s rehearsal process. FREE ticket link here--(please attend if you reserve a ticket) https://tapestryopera.com/performances/women-in-musical-leadership-masterclass-2/ NOTE: this is the SATURDAY morning of the MAY long weekend. Coffee/chat before or afterwards!

KINKY BOOTS | fun, fabulous musical | CAA Ed Mirvish — $39 Orch

Join us for **Kinky Boots**, a funny, high-energy musical that will lift your spirits to high-heeled heights! Winner of every Best Musical award, including the Tony®, Grammy®, and London’s Olivier Award. ***Our discount tickets start at $39 up in Orchestra and Mezzanine + service fee. Top price is $59 in Orchestra! Please click on "Read more" below and follow the HOW TO PURCHASE instructions to pay for your ticket(s).*** **The Show:** Based on true events, ***Kinky Boots*** follows the journey of two people with nothing in common— or so they think. The unlikely pair find that they have more in common than they realized... and discover that you change the world when you change your mind. ***Kinky Boots*** has captivated and entertained audiences around the world with a Tony-winning score by Cyndi Lauper, book by four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein, and original direction and Tony-winning choreography by Jerry Mitchell. *** **OUR DISCOUNT TICKETS** *(Choose your price!)* * **$39** (regular $69 + $89 in Orch R to V and Mezz H and M) * **$59** (regular $109 + $129 in Orch C to Q and Mezz AA to G) **Service Fee:** $11 per ticket ***No Meetup Fee*** *** **HOW TO PAY** 1\. Sign up on this event page 2\. Send an email to **belindameetup@gmail.com** to request the payment instructions 3\. Specify you are inquiring about **Kinky Boots** 4\. Include the name you use on this Thumbs Up Theatre website\. 5\. Include the number of tickets you need\. 6\. Belinda will email you the payment instructions 7\. If you don't receive the instructions in your inbox\, check your junk box in case it has gone there Members must pay for their tickets by May 19 @ 8 p.m. Pick up your prepaid ticket(s) from Belinda at the meetup spot. *** **OVERVIEW** **Date:** Thursday, May 28, 2026 **Time:** Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Pick up your ticket from Belinda between 6:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. on the day of performance. **Where:** CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, 263 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON **Show Length:** 2 hours, 30 minutes (including intermission) *** **ACCESSIBILITY** The Ed Mirvish Theatre is an old theatre. You will need to use stairs to get to your seat(s). If you have difficulty with stairs you should book Orchestra ticket(s). There's an elevator at the theatre's Victoria Street entrance that can take you to the Orchestra-level lobby. If you have difficulty with stairs, let Belinda know. *** **MEETUP ARRANGEMENTS** Meet Belinda between 6:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. outside the Yonge Street entrance, on the right side as you face the theatre. Belinda is very short and will be wearing a bright pink hat and bright pink glasses. Cell # (416) 879-7575 for use on day/time of performance ONLY. **Intermission Meetup Spot:** TBD **PLEASE NOTE OUR ZERO-TOLERANCE [CELLPHONE POLICY](https://www.meetup.com/thumbs-up-theatre-toronto/events/243426512/)**

Weekends - Group Dance Classes at Access Ballroom

Ready to add more fun, movement, and connection to your week? Come join our group dance classes at [Access Ballroom](https://studioaccessballroom.com/)! We have classes **every day except Tuesday**—that’s Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 7:50pm, and Weekends at 3:40pm. Visit our [Monthly Calendar](https://studioaccessballroom.com/class-schedule/) to view the group class Schedule. To sign up you can also download our APP that is in both the Google Play store and the Apple Store. Just look up Access Ballroom. Whether you’re a total beginner or already have some moves, you’ll fit right in! We always have multiple teachers on hand to guide every level, so everyone gets the attention they need. Our amazing environment and welcoming atmosphere are what make us one of Toronto’s premier Latin and Ballroom studios—and it’s why we have the most Google reviews in the city! Don’t just take our word for it—come experience the energy, laughter, and community for yourself. We can’t wait to see you on the dance floor!

Weeknights - Group Dance Classes at Access Ballroom

**🔥 $5 Fridays: Salsa Rueda de Casino \| Last Friday of the Month** **One night. One circle. Five dollars.** May's last Friday is here — and so are $5 Fridays at Access Ballroom. Kick off your summer the right way, because the floor fills up every single time. For just $5, you're walking into one of the most social, high-energy dance experiences in Toronto: Salsa Rueda de Casino at Access Ballroom. **🕺 What's Rueda?** A circle of dancers. Pulsing Cuban music. One caller shouting commands — and everyone moves in perfect sync, then switches partners at once. It's part dance class, part group experience, part Friday night party. And it happens right here in Toronto's most unique social and ballroom dance studio. **📋 What to Expect on May 29** * **Arrive & meet the group** — no awkward standing alone, everyone's here to have fun * **Beginner-friendly Rueda lesson** — our instructor guides the whole circle, no experience needed * **Partner rotations** — you'll dance with everyone; that's the whole point; no partner necessary **💃 Who's This For?** Everyone. Solo, partnered, first-timer, or regular — Rueda is built for all levels. No partner required. No dance experience required. Just show up. **📍 Details** **Date**: Friday, May 29, 2026 **Where**: Access Ballroom — 909 Queen St E (basement), Toronto, ON **Cost**: $5 **Parking**: Available behind the building **⚠️ Spots are limited — RSVP now and get your tickets below before it fills up.** TICKETS: studioaccessballroom.com

LINE DANCE LESSONS: TWIST GALLERY - TORONTO - COUNTRY NIGHT

Get ready for a fun and energetic evening of **Country Line Dancing at Twist Gallery**. This event features **2 hours of line dance lessons**, perfect for **beginners and high beginners** who want to learn popular line dance moves in a relaxed setting. [ENROLL NOW](https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/event/cheatin_hearts?k_class=937851&k_class_tab=75165) **Your ticket includes:** * 2 hours of lessons in a judge-free and welcoming atmosphere * One complimentary drink (wine, beer, or a vodka strawberry lemonade cocktail) **Pre-purchase:** $25 per person (includes lessons + one drink) **At the door:** $35 cash per person (if not sold out) Each participant must **register and purchase their own ticket individually**. Come join the dance floor and enjoy a lively country night!

60% off | FIDDLER ON THE ROOF IN YIDDISH | English subtitles | $46 all in

Join us for **Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish**, an extraordinary, award-winning production that critics are calling the most powerful *Fiddler* ever staged. Performed in Yiddish with English subtitles, this deeply moving and authentic interpretation (directed by Joel Grey) brings fresh emotion, humour, and resonance to the beloved story of Tevye and his family. ***Our group will save over 60% off the regular price! We'll be seated in the second half of the First Balcony @ $46 all fees included (regular $106.75). CLICK ON "Read More" BELOW FOR FULL DETAILS.*** **The Show:** In 2018, New York audiences fell in love with this truly authentic version of Fiddler for the very first time. Don't miss the Drama Desk Award-winning production of one of the greatest musicals ever written, presented in Yiddish with English subtitles. Laugh, cry, and feel the love at this powerful and universal testament to the strength and resilience of Jewish community. [More information](https://hgjewishtheatre.com/2025-2026-Fiddler-on-the-Roof.html?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23805489280&gclid=CjwKCAjwwpDQBhAuEiwAa-4Wo1l9txSTfAUH9KZAAuwVeAYnrF9_GaZqr2CP_vgrwRDVJaBTDOM1BRoCzxIQAvD_BwE#calendar). *** **OUR DISCOUNT TICKETS** **Group Tickets:** * **$46 including HST and service fee** (regular $106.75 with HST and service fee) ***No Meetup Fee*** *** **HOW TO PAY** 1\. Sign up on this event page 2\. Send an email to **belindameetup@gmail.com** to request the payment instructions 3\. Specify you are inquiring about **FIDDLER ON THE ROOF IN YIDDISH** 4\. Include the name you use on this Thumbs Up Theatre website\. 5\. Belinda will email you the payment instructions 6\. If you don't receive the instructions in your inbox\, check your junk box in case it has gone there **PAYMENT DEADLINE:** Monday, May 18 @ 8 p.m. Members must purchase their ticket(s) in advance from Belinda. Purchase early to avoid disappointment. Pick up your ticket(s) from Belinda at the meetup spot on the day of performance. \*\*\* **OVERVIEW** **When:** Monday, May 25, 2026 **Time:** Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Meet Belinda between 6:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. **Where:** Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario **Show Length:** 3 hours with one intermission *** **ACCESSIBILITY** The Elgin Theatre's first balcony is not accessible for wheelchairs or walkers. While there is elevator access to the mezzanine level, stairs are required to reach all seating in this section. If you require accessible seating in the Orchestra, please let Belinda know so she can check on availability and pricing. *** **MEETUP ARRANGEMENTS** Meet Belinda any time between 6:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. beside the vintage box office outside the front of the theatre. Belinda is very short and will be wearing a bright pink hat and bright pink glasses. Pick up your ticket(s) from Belinda at the meetup spot. Cell # (416) 879-7575 (text/call) for use on the day/time of the performance ONLY). **Intermission Meetup Spot:** TBD **PLEASE NOTE OUR ZERO-TOLERANCE [CELLPHONE POLICY](https://www.meetup.com/thumbs-up-theatre-toronto/events/243426512/)**

Saturday Night Singles Dance @ The Grand Luxe

Singles Dance Party + 40 crowd **Saturday May 23rd** 7.30pm -12.30 **The Grand Luxe Ballroom** **3125 Bayview Ave** Join us for a fabulous a Saturday night of Dancing & Romancing . We have a great DJ playing all your favorite tunes from the 70’s to the present. It’s your opportunity to mix, mingle, enjoy a few dances and meet some new friends. You can dance the night away on their big dance floor. Please, no running shoes or jeans. The cost is only $20.00. 416- 236- 8222 Free Parking. Hope to see you then! Peter and Diane Singles Dance Party + 40 Crowd