Upcoming SPECIAL EVENTS
GRAND OPENING Gala & Showcase: Dancing Through the Ages
Come to the GRAND OPENING of Uptempo's new home: The Venue Barrie! Come celebrate this milestone with us!
🔥 Unique dance showcase that tells a story of Dance Through the Ages
🍴 3-Course buffet meal (with dietary restrictions accommodated)
💃 Social dancing after dessert
🕰️ A theme to tie the night together
🕺 Latin Afterparty until 1 am
✨️ Silent auction & vendors
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! Buy yours before Sept. 5 to get your earlybird discount!
Buy your tickets today: https://uptempogala2026.eventbrite.com
Our show will take you on a journey through the decades of dance from 1880 until the present day! Follow the journey of a young woman as she learns about her family's history of dancing!
Show highlights:
● Over 20 routines in a variety of dance styles (14+ routines never-before-seen)
● Acting with spoken lines & TWO separate stages for smooth transitions between dance routines
● A heartwarming plot
● Dances in styles including waltz, foxtrot, swing, contemporary, latin, line dancing, hip-hop, & heels (viewer discretion advised)
Held at The Venue Barrie: Uptempo's New Home (40 Mills Road, Barrie - Unit K)
Ticket options:
5:00 Gala dinner & Showcase (including lesson and social dancing) - $85 ($95 after Sept. 5)
9:30 Social Dance Only - $20
11:30 AM Latin Afterparty Only - $10
Enjoy a FREE SALSA CLASS as part of Uptempo's Open House Program!
At Uptempo Barrie, we believe that dance is not just about learning steps, but about community! We want our Open House program to give people a chance to experience all that dance has to offer.
Come out, try a free class, and find out just what Uptempo is all about: community, friends, fun, movement, & self-expression! We would love to have you in our dance family & we can't wait to dance with you!
MAKE SURE YOU SAVE YOUR SPOT ONLINE AS ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
FALL KIDS CLASSES
2026 FALL KIDS CLASSES
Fall registration is OPEN for our kids/teens classes in salsa, hip-hop, ballet, & contemporary! Our full course offerings resume in September!
Classes begin SEPT. 14-17 & spots are limited so don't miss your chance to sign up your child today!
We offer a FREE TRIAL for any kids class at any age (if spots are available). Email info@uptemopobarrie.com to arrange yours today!
Click below to view our spring schedule!
Upcoming events
Hoedown Country Dance Night
Line Dancing: Intermediate Night
FRIDAYS: Drop-In Line Dancing
HOEDOWN
1st FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH
8:30-11:00 pm
No partner or experience required!
FREE
At Uptempo Dance Studio
Please bring indoor shoes
FRIDAYS: Drop-In Line Dancing
Line Dancing: Intermediate Night
FRIDAYS: Drop-In Line Dancing
DROP-IN
BEGINNER LINE DANCING
🕞 Fridays at 7:30 pm
📍 The Bayfield Mall (320 Bayfield St #110)
✔ Register: uptempobarrie.com
Teacher: Laura
Only $10 per person
Please bring indoor shoes
(2nd Friday of the month is Intermediate Night)
Line Dancing: Intermediate Night
Line Dancing: Intermediate Night
DROP-IN
INTERMEDIATE LINE DANCING
🕞 2nd Friday of the month at 7:30 pm
📍 The Bayfield Mall (320 Bayfield St #110)
✔ Register: uptempobarrie.com
Teacher: Laura
Only $10 per person
Please bring indoor shoes
West Coast Swing Social Dance
NEW HOSTS: Latin Tuesday Social Dance
WEST COAST SWING SOCIAL DANCE
3rd Friday of every month
8:30 pm Basic Lesson
9:00 pm Dancing
No partner or experience required!
$5 cover
At Uptempo Dance Studio
Please bring indoor shoes
NEW HOSTS: Latin Tuesday Social Dance
NEW HOSTS: Latin Tuesday Social Dance
NEW HOSTS: Latin Tuesday Social Dance
LATIN TUESDAYS SOCIAL DANCE
Every Tuesday night
FREE
NOW BEING HOSTED BY OUR FRIENDS:
SALSA CON CORAZON
Follow @salsa_at_meridian for updates on your summer Latin Tuesday dances!
Let's support our friends!
FREE FIRST CLASS AT SASSY STILETTOS
FREE FIRST CLASS AT SASSY STILETTOS
FREE FIRST CLASS AT SASSY STILETTOS
Try your first class for FREE at Sassy Stilettos: Heels by Uptempo
Contact info@uptempobarrie.com or 705-818-1407 to schedule yours!
Applies to heels, latin + heels, jazz, and contemporary classes
FREE Kids Trial Lesson
Contact info@uptempobarrie.com to arrange a FREE TRIAL for your child/teen in any of our upcoming OR ongoing classes!
Offering kid/teen classes in ballet, jazz, contemporary, & salsa!