Social Events
SPOTLIGHT T.O
Presenting Spotlight T.O, an upcoming series of performances which feature different companies/schools and artists across Toronto! These performances will showcase the talent that Toronto possess, at the highest level!
Spotlight T.O was created by Dreyser García, a Cuban-born dancer who has dedicated his life to the arts. His passion and love for performance and dance has produced several different shows, events and workshops in the city, so the bar is set high!
Looking for an perfect evening out? Look no further!
How does Spotlight T.O work?
Every month, Spotlight T.O will feature a different upcoming artist from Toronto, a different headlining performance and a different DJ, bringing the audience to a new destination every month! Not one month will be the same!
The itinerary for the night:
7:00 pm — Doors Open
8:00 pm — Dance Lesson from one of the top dancers in Toronto in various styles
9:00 pm — The Opening Act, one of Toronto hottest upcoming artists
10:00 pm — The Main Performance. This performance will feature the BEST of what each company has to offer; dancing, music, tricks, singing, the whole thing!
After the show till late — One of our rotating DJ’s have you dance the night away to all of your favourite music!
Lula Lounge will be providing dinner service throughout the night, reservations can be made at Lulalounge.com
The first Spotlight T.O will feature “De Cuba Vengo” by Drey Dance Company. This show will take you directly to Havana, giving audience members an that authentic and exciting Cuban experience the we all know and love
Havana in The 6ix
Drey Dance Academy is at it again with another amazing night of dancing, drinking and partying- Havana style! ✨
This jam-packed night will feature not one but TWO DJs, TWO ROOMS, one of the TOP Cuban percussionists in the city and 2 of the TOP dance teachers in Toronto 😍🤯
⬆️UPSTAIRS: Toronto's best Latin talents: DJ Bernal 🎧 spinning all of your favourite Salsa, Timba, Reggaeton, Afro-Beat (& more) hits and Cuban musician Elizardo Santos🥁 playing LIVE drums!
⬇️DOWNSTAIRS: Laying down all of your favourite sensual & traditional Bachata and Kizomba tracks will be Toronto's own DJ Kash 🎧 We've got something for everyone!
We are honoured to have Clifton Cadence🕺🏽of Cadence Dance Academy and Dreyser García🕺🏽of Drey Dance Academy teaching intermediate Bachata and Salsa lessons to kick off the night!
Feel the Island HEAT🔥 at Havana in The 6ix🙏🏽
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📆 When: April 1st 2022 - EVERY 1st Friday of the month!
🕘 Time: 9:00 pm Doors Open, 9:30 pm Dance Lessons by Dreyser Garcia and Clifton Cadence, 10:00 pm till late Live music by Elizardo Santos + DJ Bernal + DJ Kash
📍Location: MEGAS Restaurant - 402 Danforth Ave, Toronto
2 minutes away from Chester Station 🚌
Price: $15 dollars online - $20 at the door
💥 Purchase now and dance the night away at Havana in The 6ix!🙏🏽
Noche Cubana Salsa Party - Pt. 2
Dreyser Garcia of Drey Dance Academy & Hanler P. Nieves of The Salsa Club are back again with another amazing night of dancing, drinking, eating,cuban style!🌴🇨🇺
Enjoy the night with delicious award-winning BBQ dinners, great drinks, a salsa dance lesson and dancing to all the best Cuban music by DJ Fiesta. Coming early for dinner is optional and at an additional cost.
Enjoy a fantastic evening of delicious award-winning food, great drinks, salsa dance lessons and dancing to all the best cuban dance music by DJ Fiesta.
- Doors open at 7:00pm for those that wish to have dinner
- Salsa Dance Lessons 8:30pm
- Followed by DJ Fiesta spinning great Cuban Music Hits and Dancing
WHEN: December 4, 2021
WHERE: Brickyard BBQ & Grill - 120 North Queen Street,Toronto
Lula Lounge Night Out!
Lula Lounge is the best place in Toronto for live music!
Join Dreyser Garcia on November 20th for a complimentary Salsa lesson at 9:00pm before Cuban Salsa icons Papiosco y los Ritmicos take the stage!
You can also enjoy a delicious prix fixe dinner before the show for the ultimate night out. You won’t want to miss out on such a great event!
Head over to lula.ca to get your tickets now!
When: Friday, november 26 2021
Where: lula lounge, 1585 dundas st w
Past Events
Noche Cubana Salsa Party
Hanler P. Nieves of The Salsa Club & Dreyser Garcia of Drey Dance Academy are throwing a Cuban Party NOCHE CUBANA in Toronto the 1st Saturday of every month that you won't want to miss!
Enjoy the night with delicious award-winning BBQ dinners, great drinks, a salsa dance lesson and dancing to all the best Cuban music by DJ Fiesta. Coming early for dinner is optional and at an additional cost.
Enjoy a fantastic evening of delicious award-winning food, great drinks, salsa dance lessons and dancing to all the best cuban dance music by DJ Fiesta.
- Doors open at 7:00pm for those that wish to have dinner
- Salsa Dance Lessons 8:30pm
- Followed by DJ Fiesta spinning great Cuban Music Hits and Dancing
WHEN: November 6, 2021
WHERE: Brickyark BBQ & Grill - 120 North Queen Street,Toronto
Lula Lounge Night Out
Lula Lounge is the place to go for live music!
Join Dreyser Garcia on November 5th for a complimentary Salsa lesson at 9:00pm before the band starts!
You can also enjoy a delicious prix fixe dinner before the show for the ultimate night out. Don’t miss this!
When: Friday, november 5 2021
Where: lula lounge, 1585 dundas st w
Mambo Chambo Fiesta
Let’s welcome 2020 with the craziest Cuban party in the 6ix.
★ Get ready to dance the night away to the hottest hits by DJ Bernal (Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton)
★ Enjoy the best mojitos and margaritas! 💃🕺🏻💃🕺🏻
★ This will be a night to remember, so you don’t want to miss it
WHEN: FRIDAY JANUARY 25th AT 10 PM
WHERE: MAMBO LOUNGE, 120 DANFORTH AVE
$10 cover
Cubaton Fridays at El Rancho- ft DJ Bernal & Drey Dance Academy
Join us this Friday Sep 27th, 2019 at El Rancho for some Cuban sabor!
WHEN: friday, 9 pm
WHERE: el rancho night club, 430 college st.
Sundaze - FREE Beach Party !
Join us every Sunday at Woodbine Beach for the hottest summer party… bring the entire family to enjoy the sun and dance with us!
SALSA, SAND,…and SABOR!!
🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞
WHEN: Sundays, 8 pm
WHERE: Sunset lounge at Woodbine beach - 1675 Lakeshore Blvd E
Lula Lounge Night Out
Lula Lounge is the place to go for live music!
Join Dreyser Garcia every third Saturday of the month for a complimentary Salsa lesson at 9:15 before the band starts!
You can also enjoy a delicious prix fixe dinner before the show for the ultimate night out. Don’t miss this!
When: Saturday June 29th, and every 3rd saturday
Where: lula lounge, 1585 dundas st w
Take a trip to Old Havana with Drey Dance Academy at our biggest event of the year so far…
With the one and only GUARACHA Y SON!
This traditional Cuban band plays salsa, son, guaracha, bolero, changüí and guajira from the 30s to 60s plus original compositions by lead vocalist Pablosky Rosales along with 5 other musicians. You may have seen their performances at Lula Lounge and other venues across the city.
DJ Bernal will be spinning the hottest Latin hits (Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Reggaeton, etc) to keep us dancing all night.
WHEN: SATURDAY FEBRUARY 23
WHERE: DIVINE BANQUET HALL, 821 RUNNYMEDE RD
★ TICKETS: $15 in advance (Purchase Here); $20 at the door
★ Doors Open @ 9 pm
★ Intermediate Salsa Shines Lesson by Dreyser Garcia @ 9:30 pm
★ Live Music @ 10:30 pm
FREE parking
Our Cuba In The 6ix project is growing everyday, thanks to your support and passion!
For more information contact us.
Cuba in the 6ix - Mambo Social
★ Come celebrate with us (the Cuban way) Friday Feb 1st at Mambo Lounge!
★ Dance the night away to the best Latin music Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton and more...
★ Indulge in the most authentic mojitos and Cuba libre in the city
WHEN: FRIDAY FEBRUARY 1 AT 10 PM
WHERE: MAMBO LOUNGE, 120 DANFORTH AVE
$10 cover
Drey Dance at Más Thursdays
Join DDA for a fun Cuban Salsa class at El Rancho’s popular Más Thursdays. Our instructor Dreyser Garcia will be bringing the Cuban sabor at 9 PM, and stay for a night of social dancing after.
WHEN: THURSDAY JANUARY 17
WHERE: EL RANCHO LATIN NIGHTCLUB, 430 COLLEGE ST
$12 cover
Cuba in the 6ix
Let’s welcome 2019 with the craziest Cuban party in the 6ix.
★ Get ready to dance the night away to the hottest hits by DJ Bernal
★ This will be a night to remember, so you don’t want to miss it
★ Enjoy the best mojitos and margaritas! 💃🕺🏻💃🕺🏻
WHEN: FRIDAY JANUARY 11th AT 10 PM
WHERE: MAMBO LOUNGE, 120 DANFORTH AVE
$10 cover
Cuba in the 6ix
★ Dance the night away to the best Latin music. Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton and more...
★ Indulge in the most authentic mojitos and margaritas in the city
★ Enjoy the last bits of 2018 and dance all night! 💃🕺🏻💃🕺🏻
WHEN: FRIDAY NOVEMBER 16th AT 10 PM
WHERE: MAMBO LOUNGE, 120 DANFORTH AVE
Join us and experience the most epic Cuban party in the city!
$10 cover
SEE YOU ON THE DANCE FLOOR, FAMILIA!
DDA End of Summer 2018 Party
Come to Mambo for true Cuban style: Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton, and the best Mojitos in the city. Enjoy the last of the summer on the gorgeous patio and dance all night.
When: Friday September 28th at 10 pm
Where: MAMBO LOUNGE, 120 Danforth Ave
DDA socials always have a full dance floor all night - you do not want to miss this!
$10 cover
Havana Nights - DDA at the Taste of the Danforth
Taste of the Danforth is one of the best events of the Toronto summer, and it's right in our neighbourhood! Join Drey Dance Academy for free dance lessons, and...
3 nights of partying- cuban style!
DDA Social: Mambo Gozón a lo Cubano
Get ready to party and dance all night to DJ Bernal's best hits (Cuban Salsa, Reggaeton, Bachata, and more).
When: Friday june 29th at 10:30 pm
Where: MAMBO LOUNGE, 120 Danforth Ave
DDA socials always have a full dance floor all night - you do not want to miss this!
Everyone is welcome!
$10 cover at the door.
Cuban Dinner Night
Come celebrate in true Cuban style with live music, dance, and an authentic Cuban meal.
When: Friday june 15th 7:30 pm
Where: MAMBO LOUNGE, 120 Danforth Ave
Pre-set menu: $35
*email admin@dreydanceacademy.com to reserve a spot!*
DDA Social: Mambo Gozón a lo Cubano
Our first social was such a success that we can't wait to do it again! Don't miss this incredible party - we are going all out for an unforgettable night.
When: Friday MAY 25th at 10:30 pm
Where: MAMBO LOUNGE, 120 Danforth Ave
Get ready to party and dance all night to DJ Bernal's best hits (Cuban Salsa, Reggaeton, Bachata, and more).
Everyone is welcome!
$10 cover at the door.
Drey Dance Academy Social Night
Join us for our first ever DREY DANCE ACADEMY SOCIAL NIGHT. Enjoy Cuban music, dancing, and the best mojitos in the city.
When: Friday April 13th at 10:30 pm
Where: MAMBO LOUNGE, 120 Danforth Ave
We will dance all night to our favourite music: Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton and more..
****Everyone is welcome!****
$10 cover at the door.