FITNESS IN THE SQUARE led by Socacize Fitness
About this Event
FEEL THE VIBES. MOVE WITH THE COMMUNITY. FLAUNT YOUR ENERGY.
#HotSquareSummer at Sankofa Square comes alive with the rhythm, culture, and excitement of Socacize in the Square! We are turning up the heat for our July fitness series by handing Sankofa Square over to for a vibrant, high-energy Caribbean and African dance fitness takeover.
Join us for an unforgettable celebration where fitness, Caribbean culture, music, and community collide. Whether you’re coming to sweat, support local vendors, enjoy the entertainment, or spend quality time with family and friends, there’s something for everyone. This is your invitation to move, connect, celebrate, and FLAUNT your best self all summer long!
Participation Waiver: All participants are required to complete a waiver. You can fill one out onsite or download it here to sign in advance.
Socacise in the Square series sponsored by West Toronto Ontario Health Team
Supported in part by lululemon
Here’s what awaits you:
- 🎶 Live Caribbean Vibes: Feel the energy of Soca, Reggae, Dancehall, Afro beats, and more as the music moves your body and lifts your spirit.
- 🔥 The Fitness Fête: Get ready to wine, wave, and work up a sweat with hundreds of participants in the ultimate outdoor Socacize workout experience, designed for every age, stage, and fitness level.
- 💃 Cultural Performances: Experience dynamic showcases that celebrate the richness, creativity, and diversity of Caribbean culture.
- 🛍️ Local Vendors Marketplace: Discover and support amazing local businesses offering food, products, services, and unique community experiences.
- 👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly Fun: Bring the whole crew for an evening filled with connection, culture, laughter, and positive vibes.
About Socacize Fitness
Founded by Ayanna Lee-Rivears, Socacize Fitness is a dynamic dance fitness movement that empowers participants to positively impact their mental, physical, and social well-being through the art of Caribbean and African dance. Guided by their signature F.L.A.U.N.T. philosophy—Feel good, Look good, Attitude, Unleash, Nice up yourself, and Take time for U—Socacize creates high-energy, motivating classes that build self-confidence and community connection. Get ready to unleash your creativity, embrace the culture, and leave feeling strong, sultry, and empowered! Learn more at socacize.com or follow them at @socacize.
Other Fitness in the Square series dates:
- Socacize Month: July 8, 15, 22 & 29
- August 5, 12, 19 & 26
Go to sankofasquare.ca/hotsquaresummer to see the full season of free weekly events.
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Pre-Pump music with DJ DOC
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Socacize Kidz with Ayanna Lee-Rivears
Info: Socacize Kidz is a creative blend of Caribbean & African dance movements set to the rhythms of soca, calypso, reggae, dancehall and on occasion hip hop. This exhilarating total body workout welcomes children aged 8 to 14 years old to join a 30-minute session.
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Drum Circle with Keith Pascall
🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Socacize Jam Session with instructors Ayanna and Nevedita plus DJ Dr. Jay
🕑: 08:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Post-Pump music with DJ DOC
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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