✨Learn to Swing Dance ✨Lesson + Social with Ottawa Swing Dance Society

Schedule

Fri May 22 2026 at 07:45 pm to 11:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

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

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Come try swing dancing this Friday. It’s fun, easy to start, and a great way to meet people. No partner or experience needed.
Most people here are brand new and the goal isn’t to be good, just to enjoy yourself and feel comfortable on the floor.
OUR UPCOMING DATES 📅
April 17 | May 1 | May 8 | May 22

WHAT HAPPENS ON FRIDAY? ⏰
Door Open (7:45 PM)
Beginner Lesson (8:00–9:00 PM): We teach you the basics, assuming you’ve never done this before. No experience needed. You’ll switch partners during the lesson, it’s an easy, low-pressure way to connect with others.
Social Dancing (9:00–11:30 PM): Dance to DJed swing music, practice what you learned, and meet new people.
More info: swingottawa.ca/new-at-osds
DETAILS ℹ️
Cost: $15 (cash or Square) on DJ nights
Time: Doors 7:45 PM · Lesson 8:00 PM · Dancing until 11:30 PM
Location: St Joseph’s Parish basement, 174 Wilbrod St
https://www.swingottawa.ca/new-at-osds/how-to-get-here
PARKING 🅿️
Limited free parking passes (first come, first served).
The lot is monitored. Make sure to display the pass to avoid a ticket.
Otherwise: street parking or the pay kiosk.
WHAT TO WEAR 👟 ✅
No dress code come as you are.
Wear clean, comfortable indoor shoes with flat soles. No outside shoes permitted on the dance floor.
Bring a water bottle. Bottled drinks are also sold on site.
WHY TRY SWING DANCING? 💛
Swing dancing comes from the joyful jazz music of the 1920s–40s. It’s upbeat, playful, social, and easy to start.
The Ottawa Swing Dance Society has been dancing and building community since 1999.
Try something new, meet friendly people, and have fun on the dance floor. We can’t wait to see you!
– – – FRANÇAIS – – –
C’est amusant, facile à apprendre, et une excellente façon de rencontrer du monde. Aucun partenaire ni expérience requis.
La plupart des gens ici sont nouveaux et le but n’est pas d’être bon, juste de s’amuser et de se sentir à l’aise pour commencer à danser!
NOS PROCHAINES DATES 📅
17 avril | 1 mai | 8 mai | 22 mai
DÉROULEMENT DU VENDREDI ⏰
Ouverture des portes (19 h 45)
Cours débutant (20 h – 21 h) On vous montre les bases. Aucune expérience nécessaire.Vous changerez de partenaire pendant le cours c’est un moyen simple et naturel de rencontrer du monde.
Danse sociale (21 h – 23 h 30) Dansez sur de la musique swing animée par un DJ, pratiquez ce que vous avez appris et rencontrez de nouvelles personnes.
Plus d’info : swingottawa.ca/new-at-osds
DÉTAILS ℹ️
Coût : 15 $ (argent comptant ou Square) lors des soirées DJ
Horaire : Portes 19 h 45 · Cours 20 h · Danse jusqu’à 23 h 30
Lieu : Sous-sol de la paroisse St-Joseph, 174 rue Wilbrod
Comment s’y rendre : swingottawa.ca/new-at-osds/how-to-get-here
STATIONNEMENT 🅿️
Quelques vignettes gratuites (premier arrivé, premier servi).
Le stationnement est surveillé. Affichez la vignette pour éviter une contravention.
Sinon : stationnement dans la rue ou borne payante.
QUOI PORTER 👟 ✅
Aucun code vestimentaire. Venez comme vous êtes.
Portez des chaussures propres, confortables et plates, réservées à l’intérieur. (Pas de chaussures d’extérieur sur la piste.)
Apportez une bouteille d’eau. Des boissons sont aussi en vente sur place.
POURQUOI ESSAYER LE SWING? 💛
Le swing vient de la musique jazz joyeuse des années 1920 à 1940. C’est une danse entraînante, ludique, sociale et facile à commencer. L’Ottawa Swing Dance Society danse et crée une communauté depuis 1999.
Essayez quelque chose de nouveau, rencontrez des gens sympathiques et amusez-vous sur la piste de danse.
On a hâte de vous voir!
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