Other Dances in Ottawa

We occasionally attend these dances and can recommend them for their fun and excellent social experience:

Renee Yoxon, Third Monday Blues at the Mercury

Live Blues at Atomic Rooster (Sundays)

Every Sunday starting at 6:00pm, the Atomic Rooster hosts exceptional live blues bands – and welcomes swing & blues dancers.

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Blues at the Mercury (3rd Monday)

Once a month, join Swing Dynamite & Renée Yoxon for an evening of Blues dancing at the trendy Mercury Lounge Lower Level in the Byward Market.

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Petite Chicago Swing (1st Tuesday)

Join Swing Dynamite at the Petit Chicago Bar for a monthly swing soiree on the first Tuesday of every month! Beginner Swing lesson included at 9:15pm. Dancing starts at 10:00pm.

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Maxwell’s (Wednesdays)

Maxwell’s (Wednesdays) On Wednesday night, the Johnny Vegas band plays live at Maxwell’s and many of Ottawa’s dancers head there. The music is generally faster – ideal for East Coast Swing – but there is also a lot of Hustle, Cha-Cha and a bit of West Coast Swing danced as well. Learn more >>

Dancing at Ottawa Swing Dance Society. Photo used with permission of Bruno Avard.

Ottawa Swing Dance Society (Fridays)

Friday nights are for Swing dancing hosted by the Ottawa Swing Dance Society. The music is ideal for Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, Balboa, Charleston and – yes – the odd West Coast Swing as well. The first Friday of every month features a live Swing band.

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Rahim’s Latin Fridays (Fridays)

Friday nights are also for Salsa dancing, at the city’s most popular venue for Salsa dancing: Rahim’s! There’s always an interesting lesson to start the night off.

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Saturday Night Swing (Saturdays)

Dancing at Rahim's Latin Friday dance. Photo used with permission of Rahim.

Enjoy two rooms for the price of one: old-school swing dancing in the Vintage Hall and West Coast Swing in the Westie Lounge.

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Lorna’s Ballroom & Latin Party (Sundays)

Every Sunday, Lorna’s Dance Collective hosts a ballroom dance in the beautiful Glebe Community Centre ballroom. 8:00-11:00pm, 175 Third Avenue, Ottawa.