Taste the world as you explore a vibrant selection of international cuisines, right from the streets of Toronto.
Gourmet Delights
& Culinary Adventures
Win big and smile wide with our interactive games and fabulous prizes – fun for all ages!
Games, Prizes
& Unforgettable Fun
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Feel the beat and join in the dance with community-led social sessions that bring us all together.
Social Dancing
& Community Vibes
Experience the thrill as top dancers showcase styles from salsa to breakdance in our show-stopping competitions.
All-Star Performances
& Dance Competitions
Event
Schedule
Main Stage
5:00PM - 6:00PM
Emerging Artist
6:00PM - 6:30PM
Salsa Rueda Dancing Circle Show and Interactive Workshop
6:30PM - 7:15PM
Toronto Bachata Jack and Jill Competition
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Canada Latin Pro-AM Competition + Ballroom Cabaret Champions Showcase
8:30PM - 9:00PM
Jack and Jill Champions Award Ceremony
9:00 PM
Canada Latin Pro-AM Competition Award Ceremony
Yonge Street Stage
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Salsa Bachata Live Band
9:00PM - 12:00AM
Bachata and Salsa Social - Dancing Under the Stars Party
9:00PM - 12:00AM
DJ D-Style Spinning Latin Hits
Reflecting Pool Ground
6:00PM - 10:00PM
Kids Inflatable Fun Zone ft. Bubble Castle
9:00PM - 11:30PM
DJ Spinning Reggaeton Dance Party Interactive Animation lead by renowned Cedance Team
Beside Main Stage
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Aerial Silk - Demo and Free Participant Tryout
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Aerial Silk/Hammock - Flying Ladies Cabaret Show
Main Stage
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Annual All-Star Dance Competition Solo and Duet Semi-Finals
5:30PM - 6:00PM
Indian Group Drum Show
6:00PM
Festival Opening Ceremony
6:45PM - 9:30PM
Annual All-Star Dance Competition Finals ft. the finalists of youth,adult,teams and solo from across Ontario competing for Gold
8:30PM - 9:00PM
Best of the Best - National Dance Champions performance featuring:
✦ The Canadian Olympic Team - break dance team captain, World BreakDance Champion
✦ Canadian Ballroom Latin Champion
✦ North America Smooth Champion
✦ North America Contemporary Champion
9:30 PM
Audience Dance Follow-Along & Starting of Street Dance Battles
9:15PM
Winners Announcement
9:00PM
Judges Showcase
Yonge Street Stage
12:00PM - 12:30PM
K-Pop Dance Cover Showcase
10:30PM - 11:30PM
Afro Beats Dance Animation lead by Cadence
12:30PM - 2:00PM
K-Pop Random Play Dance Marathon (Pt.1)
5:30PM - 5:45PM
Raffle for Dance Marathon
3:00PM - 5:30PM
K-Pop Random PLay Dance Marathon (Pt.2)
2:00PM - 2:15PM
Raffle for Dance Marathon
Reflecting Pool Ground
11:00AM - 10:00PM
Kids Inflatable Fun Zone ft. Floating Castle & Madagascar Animal Run
10:00PM - 11:30PM
Dance Battle lead by World Dance Champion Fred
9:00PM - 11:30PM
DJ Spinning Neon Light-Up Dance Party
12:00PM - 6:00PM
Kids Arts and Craft Station ft. Clay Painting
Beside Main Stage
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Aerial Silk - Demo and Free Participant Tryout
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Aerial Silk/Hammock - Flying Ladies Cabaret Show
Main Stage
5:00PM - 6:00PM
Emerging Artist Show
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Young Star Performance
7:00PM - 8:20PM
All Star Performances ft. Star Performance Team & Award Winning Choreographers Showcase
8:20PM
Closing Ceremony Performers and Audience lead follow dance
8:00PM - 11:00PM
1000 People Garba Dance Marathon!
Yonge Street Stage
12:00PM - 1:30PM
J-Pop and K-Pop Dance Cover Showcase
1:30PM - 2:00PM
J-Pop, Anime Dress Up Competition, Tik Tok Cover
2:00PM - 2:15PM
J-Pop, Anime Dress Up Competition, Tik Tok Cover
2:15PM - 3:45PM
Live Band Performance
3:45PM - 4:00PM
J-Pop K-Pop Trivia Games with Prizes
4:00PM - 6:00PM
K-Pop Random Play Dance Marathon
5:45 - 6:00PM
Raffle for RPD
8:30PM - 10:30PM
DJ D-Style Spinning House Dance Party
9:00PM - 10:00PM
Audience Interactive Dance Follow-Along lead by Cadance Team and D-Style
Reflecting Pool Ground
11:00AM - 10:00PM
Kids Inflatable Fun Zone ft. Bobble Castle & Giant Tic Tac Toe
10:00PM - 11:30PM
Dance Battle lead by World Dance Champion Fred
8:00PM - 11:00PM
1000 People Garba Dance Marathon!
12:00PM - 6:00PM
Kids Arts and Craft Station ft. Button Making
Festival
Highlights
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✦ Daniel Camargo
A dynamic performer and DJ, Daniel Camargo, known as D-Style, energizes Dance on Yonge with his electrifying music and dance performances.
✦ Pasha & Nika
Canadian Ballroom Latin Champions & Rising Star U21 International Finalists
✦ Josh James Julian
Beginner-Intermediate HipHop Instructor at Star Dance Centre. Josh’ dance style is characterized by sharp and intricate movements blended with unique textures and musicality.
✦ Mishka Rubezin
Mishka Rubezin: Canada's Ballroom Latin and Standard 10 Dance Champion!
✦ Cindy
Cindy, founder of W.AVE DANCE CREW and TokoFest 2021 first-place winner, teaches K-POP at Star Dance Centre. An expert in Hip-Hop and Jazz Funk, she coaches The Process Crew and significantly contributes to the dance community.
✦ Savannah
K-Pop Instructor @ Star Dance Centre. Member of Full Bloom Dance Crew, Moxxi Crew, MvmntCollective, Dynamic Dance Crew and Solaris Crew
✦ Amber
Amber is an expert aerial yoga and hammock instructor at Star Dance Centre, with a passion for aerial hoop and yoga, contributing to a holistic approach to fitness and well-being.
✦ Alyssa
A seasoned Toronto yoga teacher, Alyssa has over ten years of experience. She teaches aerial, vinyasa, and restorative yoga, and is a certified Reiki practitioner. Passionate about mental health, she also enjoys nature and travel.
Past
Success
Sponsors
2024
Festival
FAQ
Festival
Chairs
✦ Fiona Su (President)
Event Chair and CEO of Star Dance Centre, Fiona is an award-winning dancer and instructor whose leadership and expertise have propelled the centre to new heights in the dance community.
✦ Frederick Villaruel (Director)
Fred (Christian) Villaruel, Program Director at Star Dance Centre, enriches North York with his hip hop/choreography expertise. A member of YYZ Company and director of The Process, Fred has performed at events like Choreo Ball, badassbabes, and Fever After Dark.
✦ Alan Goetten (Director)
✦ Alan Goetten
Alan Goetten, the North America Jazz & Contemporary Dance Champion.
✦ Ilinca Oprescu (Director)
Canadian and Romanian National Latin finalist. Latin & Social Latin Instructor at Star Dance Centre
Artists
Line Up
Competitors
Line Up
✦ Ace
Ace
✦ Wenqi & Tristan
Wenqi & Tristan
✦ DyveRze
DyveRze
✦ Synergy
Synergy
✦ Reverb
Reverb
✦ Lincoln Lee & Kelvin Tran
Lincoln Lee & Kelvin Tran
✦ Bianca
Bianca
✦Kruna
Kruna
The festival will take place from July 5th to July 7th, 2024.
Dance on Yonge 2024 will be held at Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge St, North York.
No, Dance on Yonge 2024 is a free event, open to everyone.
Yes, throughout the three-day festival, we will offer a diverse array of dance workshops covering multiple styles. Additionally, attendees can enjoy various games and activities with chances to win exciting prizes.
Yes, we will host several dance socials throughout the festival. Please visit our Schedule for detailed information on times and locations.
Dance on Yonge is a rain-or-shine event! We have contingency plans in place to ensure the festival continues smoothly, regardless of weather conditions.
Attendees are encouraged to enjoy the variety of gourmet food options available at the festival. However, personal food items are allowed but please note that alcoholic beverages from outside are strictly prohibited.
Yes, Dance on Yonge is accessible to people with disabilities. We strive to provide facilities and support to ensure everyone can enjoy the event.
Pets will only be permitted if they are leashed and with the Owner/ Guardian at all times.
Limited public parking is available around Mel Lastman Square. We strongly recommend using public transportation or ride-sharing services to access the festival conveniently.
Yes, you can join as a performer or enter our dance competitions. Please visit our 'Join us' page for more details.
We welcome volunteers to help make the festival a success. Sign up in the 'Join us' page of our website.
For media partnerships and sponsorship opportunities, please visit our 'Sponsor Us' section for more information and to submit your application
For any inquiries, please visit our 'FAQ' page where you can find details on how to reach us by phone, email, or through our contact form.
Date
July 5th-7th 2024
Friday-Sunday
Dance on Yonge
Summer Annual Festival
in North York
Venue
Mel Lastman Square
5100 Yonge St, North York
98%
Satisfaction Rate
✦ High Marks Across the Board: Near-universal attendee satisfaction highlighting the event’s success
62,000+
Attendees
The festival's vibrant atmosphere attracted a large and diverse crowd, expanding our community impact.
20-45
Years
Drew in a prime spending demographic, largely consisting of active consumers aged 20 to 45.
603,800+
Social Media Users
A strong online campaign that effectively spread the festival's buzz.
20+
Media Platforms
The event was featured extensively across TV, radio, and online, enhancing its media presence.
Festival
Judges
Title Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Community Sponsor
