Dance Nights

Ottawa is fortunate to have some of Canada's best swing nights every week!

Saturday Night Swing every week!

Swing Dynamite's own Saturday Night Swing features free lessons by some of Canada's most qualified swing instructors (some of whom are internationally recognized teachers and swing champions), swing DJs with professional credentials, and frequent contests and performances. People often dress up (think "night on the town") and there's usually a good crowd but still enough room for dancing. Beginners can enjoy the lesson at 8:15pm, and regulars tend to show up around 10-10:30pm since the dance goes until 1am! Check out more information about this great Ottawa swing dance night at SaturdayNightSwing.com for details.

Where? 151 Chapel St.
Who? Everyone - all ages.
What about beginners? There's a beginner lesson.
When? 8:15pm-9:00pm beginner lesson, 9:00pm-1:00am dancing.
Admission? Only $7 ($5 for students/seniors) — except for bands (usually $12 or $10 for students/seniors) and special events.
Saturday Night Swing: More Info

NEW: Monday Night Blues at Bar 56!

We're starting up yet ANOTHER dance night! With the amazing Blues and Jazz vocalist Renee Yoxon we've got a monthly blues dance night!

Where? 56 Byward Market Square, Ottawa, ON.
Who? Anyone 19+ (It's a bar in Ottawa!)
What about beginners? There's a beginner lesson.
When? 9:00-9:45pm beginner lesson, 10pm-12:00am Live music and dancing. DJing between band sets by Swing Dynamite.
Admission? FREE!
Bar 56 Blues: More Info

Tuesday Night Swing at the Petit Chicago!

Since the Fall of 2009, the first Tuesday of the month is SWING night at the Petit Chicago! Stay tuned for some extra Petit Chicago SWING nights, too!

Where? 50 du Portage, Vieux-Hull (Gatineau), QC
Who? Anyone 18+ (It's a bar in Hull!)
What about beginners? There's a beginner lesson.
When? 8:00 Doors Open, 9:00-9:45pm beginner lesson, 9:45pm-12:00am dancing. DJing by Swing Dynamite.
Admission? FREE!
Petit Chicago SWING: More Info

OSDS Friday Night Dances

Starting May 8th, 2009, there will be new Friday night dances held in the All Saints' Church. This dance is run by the OSDS, a local group of volunteers.

Where? 317 Chapel St., near Laurier St. (In the All Saints' Church.)
Who? Everyone - all ages.
What about beginners? There's a beginner lesson at 8:30pm.
When? 8:30pm-9:30pm beginner lesson, 9:30pm-12:30am dancing.
Admission? Only $5 unless there's a band or special event. Parking is free.