FREe salsa class: uptempo open house
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!
NEW PROGRAMS: KIDS CLASSES& DANCE CAMPS
Introducing our NEW KIDS PROGRAM
We now have kid/teen classes in ballet, contemporary, jazz, & salsa!
Classes begin at the END OF APRIL & 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!
Send your kids to DANCE DAYCAMP!
Your kids will enjoy learning short lessons in a variety of dance styles including: salsa, ballet, line danicng, hip-hop, contemporary, jazz, and line dancing! Classes will be held from 9 am to 4 pm with optional after-camp care from 4-5 pm (for an additional charge of $50 per child). Friday evening at 6:00 pm the kids will perform what they have learned for their families in a mini-recital format.
Kids Camp Schedule
8:45 am DROP-OFF
9:00-10:00 am GAMES & WARM-UP
10:00-10:30 am Salsa
10:30 – 11:00 am Line Dances
11:00-11:30 am Lunch
11:30-12:00 pm Hip-Hop
12:00-1:00 pm SPECIAL ACTIVITY (see below)
1:00-1:30 pm Ballet basics
1:30-2:00 pm Line Dances
2:00-2:30 pm Snack & games
2:30-3:00 pm Jazz
3:00-3:30 pm Contemporary
3:30-4:00 pm Games & closing
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES:
Monday: Boomwhackers musicality game & crafts
Tuesday: Acting improvisation classes
Wednesday: Tie-dye shirts
Thursday: Boomwhackers musicality game & crafts
Friday: Musical theatre
SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR 2026 Gala & Showcase
Uptempo 2026 Gala & Showcase: Dancing Through the Ages
Save the date for our 2026 Gala & Showcase! It will be held in Barrie on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. Stay tuned for an exciting announcement about our venue!
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
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
Afro-Fusion Dance Class & Fundraiser
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
Ballroom Practice Dance
Afro-Fusion Dance Class & Fundraiser
Afro-Fusion Dance Class & Fundraiser
BALLROOM DANCE LESSON & PRACTICE
2nd Saturday of every month
1:00 pm Basic Lesson
1:30 pm dancing
No partner or experience required!
$10 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
NEW HOSTS: Latin Tuesday Social Dance
NEW HOSTS: Latin Tuesday Social Dance
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!