Here's What People Are Saying:

"What artists like Byfield have done is bring tap back into the popular culture, the way it was when everyone went to see vaudeville shows."

- Susan Walker, Toronto Star

"If your idea of tap dancing comes from old black-and-white Fred Astaire movies, you obviously haven't seen Shawn Byfield... The local tap sensation's fancy footwork moves to an R&B/soul groove, and his influences come from the contemporary street, not the urbane nightclub."

- Glenn Sumi, NOW Magazine

"Shawn Byfield's contribution is more than a studio, it's a one-man-driven operation that must, at all costs, convey to you the storied, heartfelt awesomeness that is tap. A dancing veteran of stage and screen, Shawn B teaches with more energy and enthusiasm than can be contained by four walls."

- Jill Murray, Torontoist.com

"I have taught alongside Shawn at many workshops and conventions and I must say, he always finishes with having every student in the palm of his hand. He teaches with an unequalled enthusiasm for his craft and his generosity is well received by all. If you love to dance, here is your teacher!"

- Linda Garneau, HelixDanceProject.com

"I'm so glad that I stumbled upon your ad in Malabar (I think that's where I saw it) and that I decided to pursue this. I LOVE your classes, you are GREAT and an AWESOME teacher!!!!!!!! (I recognized the quality of your teaching in the first class). I only wish I discovered you when I was younger. I can't wait until I don't have to think and concentrate so much in class as I do right now. I can't wait to start dancing and feeling it, instead of thinking, you know what I mean?"

- Tatiana Tyzkyj, beginner tap

"Shawn Byfield hosts one of the best hip-hop classes I've ever taken in Toronto. It's extremely fun, energetic and motivating. The dance choreography is always fresh and awesome! Rock on,"

- Hilary Nesbitt, hip hop

"I just wanted to say that I absolutely loved class last Saturday. I have taken many great classes in T.O. but your energy really made the difference. I like your attitude and the way you conduct class, reminds me a little of me and what I strive to be like as a teacher to my little ones."

- Lisa Di Paolo, hip hop

"I watched my younger sister week after week learn the artistry of hip hop dancing. I decided to give it a go myself and found out about Shawn B's class. The class has surpassed all my expectations. It is undeniably enjoyable.

Shawn is able to bring a great level of unruly energy to the class that is heightened by his charisma. He creates a great vibe within the class, intensifying the FUN factor. Not only that, but my friends have noticed a difference in my step on the dance floor when we go out for a night on the town."

- Voula Kosmopoulos, beginner hip hop