LIVE BAND NIGHT w/ Ottawa Swing Dance Society

Schedule

Fri Jan 09 2026 at 07:45 pm to 11:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

174 Wilbrod St, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K1N 6N8 | Ottawa, ON

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– – – ENGLISH – – –
Come dance to live swing music this Friday! It’s fun, beginner-friendly, and you don’t need a partner.
Once a month, our Friday Swing Dance Night features a real jazz band. These nights are bigger, louder, and full of amazing energy.
Upcoming dates:
• January 9 – Red Woodshed
• February 13 – Sonic Blue
• March 6 - Apex Jazz Band
💃 WHAT’S HAPPENING
Beginner Lesson (8:00–9:00 PM)
Never danced before? We teach you the basics in a fun, friendly class.
Live Music & Dancing (9:00–11:30 PM)
Dance to live swing music played by a full band.
Extras (~10:15 PM)
A Shim Sham (a group dance), a jam circle, or a short performance.
More info: swingottawa.ca/new-at-osds
📍DETAILS
Admission: $25 (cash or Square)
Time: Doors 7:45 PM · Lesson 8:00 PM · Dancing until 11:30 PM
Location: 174 Wilbrod St, St Joseph’s Parish Basement
How to get here: swingottawa.ca/new-at-osds/how-to-get-here
Parking:
• Limited free passes (first come, first served).
• Display the pass to avoid a ticket.
• Street parking and a pay kiosk are also available.
👟 WHAT TO WEAR
No dress code, but dress up if you want! It is a special night!
Wear clean, comfortable indoor shoes with flat soles.
Bring a water bottle. Drinks are sold on site.
🎶 WHY TRY SWING DANCING?
Swing dancing comes from the joyful jazz era of the 1920s–40s. It’s upbeat, playful, social, and easy to start.
You’ll learn something new, meet friendly people, and enjoy the excitement of live music.
We can’t wait to dance with you!
– – – FRANÇAIS – – –
Venez danser sur de la musique swing en direct ce vendredi! C’est amusant, accessible aux débutants, et vous n’avez pas besoin de partenaire.
Une fois par mois, notre Soirée Swing du vendredi accueille un vrai groupe de jazz.
Ces soirées sont plus grandes, plus énergiques et absolument uniques.
Dates à venir :
• 9 janvier – Red Woodshed
• 13 février – Sonic Blue
• 6 mars - Apex Jazz Band
💃 AU PROGRAMME
Cours débutant (20 h – 21 h)
Jamais dansé? On vous apprend les bases dans une ambiance simple et amicale.
Musique LIVE & danse (21 h – 23 h 30)
Dansez sur de la musique swing jouée par un groupe complet.
Extras (vers 22 h 15)
Un Shim Sham (danse de groupe), un jam circle ou une courte performance.
Plus d’info : swingottawa.ca/new-at-osds
📍 DÉTAILS
Entrée : 25 $ (argent comptant ou Square)
Horaire : Portes 19 h 45 · Cours 20 h · Danse jusqu’à 23 h 30
Lieu : 174 rue Wilbrod, sous-sol de la paroisse St-Joseph
Comment s’y rendre : swingottawa.ca/new-at-osds/how-to-get-here
Stationnement
• Quelques vignettes gratuites (premier arrivé, premier servi).
• Affichez la vignette pour éviter une contravention.
• Stationnement sur rue ou borne payante aussi disponibles.
👟 QUOI PORTER
Pas de code vestimentaire, mais sentez-vous libre de vous habiller chic, c’est une soirée spéciale!
Portez des chaussures propres, confortables et plates pour l’intérieur.
Apportez une bouteille d’eau. Des boissons sont en vente sur place.
🎶 POURQUOI ESSAYER LE SWING?
Le swing vient de l’époque jazz des années 1920–40. C’est une danse entraînante, ludique, sociale et facile à commencer.
Vous découvrirez quelque chose de nouveau, rencontrerez des gens sympathiques et profiterez de l’énergie incroyable de la musique live.
On a hâte de danser avec vous!
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