Seventies, Eighties and a Little Latin Heat

Hello dance friends,

Happy Wednesday! The weather was on our side for a while, but it looks like our luck has run out. Good thing we have a warm evening of food, music and dancing to look forward to this Saturday!

On this newsletter, I’m introducing the people behind our opening Saturday Night Dance Fix, inviting you to learn Cha Cha with my very first Salsa instructor, and helping you plan your next few months of dancing, with a little early Black Friday savings.

In this newsletter:

• Your invitation to our 70s & 80s Latin Fiesta

• Retelling the stories behind our instructor and DJs

• An afternoon Cha Cha workshop with Giovanni [NEW]

• New Salsa and Bachata classes

• Our early Black Friday offer

This Saturday: Let’s Make an Evening of It

You know those people you’ve danced with dozens of times, but barely had a conversation with? My hope is to change that dynamic.

Our opening Saturday Night Dance Fix is a chance to share a meal, catch up, meet someone new and enjoy a full evening together.

Already have your ticket? Thank you, I’m excited to see you there. Still deciding? There’s a seat at the table for you.

Saturday, November 14
Red Chevron Club · 34 Elizabeth Street, Guelph

Licensed venue, with parking right beside the building.

Choose your evening:

• Full Evening · $65: Arrive at 6:00 PM for dinner, lessons and dancing.

• Evening Pass · $45: Join us at 7:30 PM for both lessons and the social.

No partner or dance experience needed.

How the evening flows:

• 6:00–7:30 PM: Dinner, and time to meet, mingle and catch up

• 7:30–8:15 PM: First dance lesson with Giovanni Torres

• 8:15–9:00 PM: Second dance lesson with Giovanni

• 9:00 PM until late: Social dancing with our DJs

• 10:00 PM: A snack to keep us going

On the menu: Beef and chicken kebabs, rice and baby potatoes, with a vegan option available. Coffee and tea included.

One Dance Floor, Two Musical Flavours

We’re trying something new: 40 minutes of Latin music (Salsa, Bachata and Cha Cha), then 40 minutes of 70s and 80s favourites, back and forth all night.

So bring that friend who loves music but hasn’t tried partner dancing yet. There’s time to practise your moves, and time to simply let loose to songs you know by heart.

A little 70s or 80s flair is encouraged, or come as you are. Comfortable clothes you can move in are always a good choice.

Coming solo? We’ll help with introductions. If you don’t leave with at least two new dance friends, your next Saturday Night Dance Fix is on us.

Join us this Saturday →

Meet the People Bringing the Evening to Life

Each of them holds a different chapter of my dance journey.

Giovanni Torres · Instructor & DJ Gio

Giovanni, from Los Salsamanos in Toronto, was my first professional Salsa instructor back in 2001. He broke every movement down until it simply made sense, and that foundation still shapes how I teach partner dance today. Having him share his knowledge with our community means a great deal to me.

DJ Gury Gury · Gary · Latin Music

Gary and I go back to 2004, when I invited him to DJ an outdoor event called Salsa in the Park. It grew into Moonlight Dancing! Many of you will also remember his music at the E-bar, the region’s first regular Salsa social. His DJ journey has since taken him to dance events around the world.

DJ LVZ · LeVar · 70s & 80s Favourites

LeVar first joined me as a Salsa student in 2016. After a break to train professional boxers, he returned to dance in 2024 and became a Flying Dance Salsa instructor in 2025. This Saturday, you’ll meet another side of him: the one behind the music.

A Little Extra Cha Cha with Giovanni

Saturday, November 14 · 4:30–6:00 PM
Red Chevron Club, Guelph

Before dinner, Giovanni will lead a 90-minute Cha Cha workshop on smooth, flowing movement, with coaching, partner rotation and ideas you can take straight to the dance floor that evening.

It suits dancers with about eight weeks of Salsa who feel comfortable with basic steps and turns. No partner needed.

Workshop: $60
With a Full Evening ticket: $40

Spaces are limited. Reply to this email if you’d like to join, and I’ll send you the details.

Explore the workshop →

Next Step Socials Christmas Party | Dance-Open-House

Bonus: Current Student + Bring a Friend Free

I look forward to dancing with you more socially. I will be celebrating your progress, because trust me, many of you are starting to move with more confidence - I like that. So, we will begin with two beginner-friendly lessons followed by social dancing. Let’s practise what you've learned, meet dancers from other classes, and let a friend see why you keep coming back.

Current students attend free (in all the cities), and your first-time guest comes free too (one per event).

• Georgetown | Monday, December 14

• Arthur | Tuesday, December 15

• Brantford | Wednesday, December 16

• Milton | Thursday, December 17

Sign up yourself and your friend here →

Past Students & Visitors: Come Back for a Next Step Social

Been a while? You don't need to remember every step to come back. Join us on the same dates for two lessons to refresh your Salsa and Bachata dancing, then stay for relaxed social dancing. No partner needed, and no remembering-everything test at the door. 😂

View the Next Step Socials details and admission options →

Give Your Week Something to Look Forward To

Our new Salsa and Bachata block is under way, and there’s still time to join us.

• Arthur · Tuesdays · Started November 10 · Optimist Town Hall

• Brantford · Wednesdays · Starts tonight, November 11 · Brantford Air Force Club

• Milton · Thursdays · Starts November 12 · St. Paul United Church

• Georgetown · Mondays · Starts November 16 · Royal Canadian Legion Branch 120

Classes run between 6:00 and 9:00 PM. Pick the class or classes that suit your level; you don’t need to stay the whole evening.

8-class pass: $209 · 16-class pass: $389 · Plus HST

New to dancing? Our beginner classes welcome you, with or without a partner.

Find your community and class details →

Black Friday Came Early

Want to keep dancing, or start with someone you know?

Buy a 16-class group pass and get a second 16-class pass for 50% off.

That’s 32 classes for $583.50 + HST, a saving of $194.50 compared with two regular 16-class passes.

Use all 32 yourself, or share the second pass with a friend or partner. (Taking Salsa and Bachata on the same evening uses two classes.)

You’ll also get:

• Four free Dance Buddy Passes across the two passes

• Complimentary Next Step Social admission in months when you attend a class with your pass

• Flexible make-up options at participating FDComm locations, subject to availability

Open to current students and new dancers. Valid for FDComm group classes only; workshops, private lessons, drop-ins and social events are excluded. Can’t be combined with other offers.

Ends November 28, 2026.

Get the early Black Friday offer →

Thank you for making room in your week for dance, and for each other. Every person who walks onto our dance floor brings a story. Sometimes we’re so busy learning the next step that we forget to ask about it.

This Saturday, I’m looking forward to slowing down over dinner, hearing a few of those stories and getting to know you a little better.

See you on the dance floor!

With rhythm, purpose, and a big hug,
Nico
Flying Dance Community
Move. Meet. Belong. with Nico

P.S. Catch up on our recent newsletters:

• → Making Time for Each Other

• → A New Dance Season, A Few Changes And What's Next

• → Many Dance Floors. One Year. One Community.

• → A New Season. More Communities. More Ways to Dance.

♥️ Looking forward to our next connection, on the dance floor or in your inbox!

Find Your Fall Dance Community

Each community has its own schedule, instructors, dance styles, and class levels — find the one closest to you and see what's open.

Guelph - Progressive Salsa and Bachata: the most class levels, styles, and social events of any location. Explore Guelph Dance Classes →

Georgetown — Progressive Salsa and Bachata in a close-knit local setting. Explore Georgetown Dance Classes →

Milton - Salsa and Bachata dancing, with a full community to practise alongside. Explore Milton Dance Classes →

Brantford - A growing Salsa and Bachata community, open to new and returning dancers alike. Explore Brantford Dance Classes →

Arthur - Beginner-friendly partner dancing, built for Arthur and the surrounding area. Explore Arthur Dance Classes →