Ottawa opens its doors to dancers from every corner! For 26 years, the Ottawa Swing Dance Society has built a joyful community of music and movement. Now it’s your turn to join the celebration.
Join us for three unforgettable days packed with live music, fierce battles, and nonstop dancing in the nation’s capital.
Friday, Nov 14 – Gordon Webster Trio Live
174 Wilbrod Street
Kick off the weekend with the legendary Gordon Webster Trio!
7:45 PM Doors open
8PM-9PM A beginner lesson will be taught by;
Jamie Blair and Vincent Bedard of Riverside Swing
9 PM–11:45 PM The Gordon Webster Trio plays
Set break(s) with DJ: Paul
11:45 PM-ish–1 AM Late night music with DJ: Jody Glanzer
Saturday & Sunday, Nov 15–16 – Workshop Weekend w/ Alyssa & Nicholas
154 Somerset Street West (St. John the Evangelist)
1:00–6:00 PM Workshop will run each day with a lunch break.
Grow your skills and dance with friends old and new. Join Alyssa Beard & Nicholas Tran for two days of partnered and solo classes.
Saturday
1:10–2:10 PM
Keeping it groovy: Keeping yourself grounded and comfortable through familiarity with Alyssa (Solo)
How to Train Your Dance: Using drills, ideas, and exploration to push the limits of your dancing! with Nicholas (Solo)
2:20–3:20 PM
Historical Figure: Cab Calloway, a band leader, a dancer, and most of all, a performer with Alyssa (Solo)
3:50–4:50 PM
Close & Comfy: Making your close embrace as comfortable as possible with Nicholas & Alyssa (Lindy Hop)
5:00–6:00 PM
Yes And...: How we approach the dance with Nicholas & Alyssa (Lindy Hop)
Sunday
1:10 – 2:10 PM
Rhythmic Roots: Exploring the roots of the dance through grounded rhythm with Alyssa (Solo) Moving with Momentum: Exploring how to use momentum in your own solo dancing with Nicholas (Solo)
2:20 – 3:20 PM
Historical Figure: Consuello Harris. Flexibility in choreography with Alyssa (Solo)
3:50 – 4:50 PM
Momentum Madness: Staying on your toes with dynamic momentum with Nicholas & Alyssa (Lindy Hop)
5:00 – 6:00 PM
The Elements of your Style: Oops it's improv with Nicholas & Alyssa (Lindy Hop)
Saturday, Nov 15 – Battle of the Bands
154 Somerset Street West
We’re bringing back the spirit of the legendary Savoy Ballroom, where battles of the bands defined the Big Band era. Two powerhouse groups will face off right here in Ottawa for the title of swing supremacy:
