Ottawa Swing Dance Society - OSDS

Ottawa Swing Dance Society - OSDS Swing music and dance have been shaped by the experience of oppression, slavery, and segregation. Thank you!​
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- OSDS Executive Committee

The Ottawa Swing Dance Society (OSDS) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting swing dance and swing dancing culture in Ottawa, Ontario, on unceded Algonquin territory. The Ottawa Swing Dance Society (OSDS) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting swing dance and culture in Ottawa, Ontario, on unceded Algonquin territory. OSDS hosts a weekly Friday night social dance

with intro lessons. ​

If you are new to our community, please read our safety policy at www.swingottawa.ca/new-at-osds/safety-policy

If you are completely new to swing dancing, please read our ​ FAQ section to come prepared to OSDS at www.swingottawa.ca/new-at-osds as well as our summary of the history of Lindy Hop at www.swingottawa.ca/new-at-osds/what-is-lindy-hop

Jazz music and dances are Black American art forms. Lindy Hop emerged as a defiant, joyous response to financial hardship caused by the Great Depression, harsh living conditions, and systemic racism. ​

As a community that enjoys this amazing dance and music, it is important to know and celebrate its history. It’s also equally important to celebrate its culture, its values and the very people and communities who have created it. Not only out of respect and in an effort not to be appropriative, but because Lindy Hop is a dance of Black liberation, and simply because of our shared humanity.

IT'S 🌈 PRIDE NIGHT 🌈 Join us this Friday for a special ✨ Everyone Leads, Everyone Follows ✨ intro lesson and pride decor...
08/24/2026

IT'S 🌈 PRIDE NIGHT 🌈 Join us this Friday for a special ✨ Everyone Leads, Everyone Follows ✨ intro lesson and pride decor!

$5 off regular pricing for Q***r Folks and Celebratory Outfits! (please self identify)!

That's $10 inclusive pricing or $15 regular!

SCHEDULE
8PM-9PM: Intro to Lindy Hop - learn both roles! 🪩
9PM-11:30PM: Social Dance to DJ'd music 🎵
10:15PM: Shim Sham and Celebratory Jam ✨

Hope you swing by!

08/22/2026

🚗 ROADTRIP 🚗 We had such a 💥 blast 💥 with our friends Swing L’été in MTL!

Stay till the end for some funky moves!

Check out our schedule for more summer dancing!

08/05/2026

⚠️ MORE FREE DANCING ⚠️ We're back on parliament hill this Saturday, Aug 8th from 3pm to 7:30pm!

Can't make it? Join us at upcoming events:
Aug 15, Swing L’été (MTL)
Aug 22, Summer Swing @ Andrew Haydon Park
Aug 31, DJ Social + Lesson @ OSDS
Sept 19, @ Swing on the Hill

Hope you swing by!

07/20/2026

🚨 FREE DANCING ALERT 🚨 Saturday July 25, Aug 8, 15, 22!

We're having so much fun in the sun! ☀️

Join us at our next FREE OUTDOOR DANCES:

July 25 - Swing on the Hill | Swing sur la Colline @ Parliament Hill
Aug 8 - Swing on the Hill @ Parliament Hill
Aug 15 - Swing L'été in MTL
Aug 22 - Summer Swing - OSDS @ Andrew Haydon Park

Check out our calendar for full details!

07/13/2026

Ottawa represent! We had a blast at The International Lindy Hop Championships with Naomi & Her Handsome Devils 😍

Congrats to our Ottawa competitors:
Brian JW Choi - 1st place, finals
Nura Evans - finals
Natasha Harris, Franky Laforest, and Robin Treleaven
- semi finals

Can't wait to dance with you all again soon!

☀️ Summer is in full swing, and so is Ottawa's dance scene!Whether you're planning your next social dance, looking for w...
07/07/2026

☀️ Summer is in full swing, and so is Ottawa's dance scene!

Whether you're planning your next social dance, looking for workshops, or searching for live music, our latest newsletter has everything you need to make the most of the season.

📅 Our full summer events calendar
🚗 Plan an upcoming road trip with your swing friends
🎉 Community events, workshops, and more!

Take a look, save the calendar, and we'll see you on the dance floor all summer long! 💃🕺
Link in our bio : https://mailchi.mp/7419517b37e9/july2026

🌞 Get ready to swing into an incredible summer! Join us under the bandshell and dance on the lovely wood floor, surround...
07/07/2026

🌞 Get ready to swing into an incredible summer! Join us under the bandshell and dance on the lovely wood floor, surrounded by beautiful scenery.

☰ SCHEDULE ☰
1:00 - 1:30PM Social Dancing
1:30 - 2:30PM Intro to Lindy Hop Lesson
2:30 - 4:00PM Social Dancing
4:00 - 5:00PM Blues Social

☰ LOCATION☰
Andrew Haydon Park - 3127 Carling Ave
*Event will take place at the Bandshell, under the shade 😎🎹🥁

☰ PARKING & TRAVEL☰
🚗Free Parking available at the park

🚌Bayshore Station is located around 10-15 minutes from the park for those traveling with OC Transpo

🚙We encourage participants to use the Facebook event to make carsharing arrangements

☰ ADMISSION ☰
🎟️By Donation / Pay what you can (cash only - $5 suggested)- This is an entirely volunteer run operation, but we do have some expenses.

Hope to see you there, and please invite your friends!

☰ WHAT TO BRING ☰
• Dress for the weather. 🎩👗
• Water bottle, snacks 💧🍉
• Picnic blankets/towels, camping chairs 🧺🏖️
• Sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses👒🧴😎
• Bug spray 🐝🦋

☰ CANCELLATION POLICY ☰
Please note that this event is weather permitting, so we kindly ask you to keep an eye on the forecast and the Facebook event. In the event of inclement weather, we may need to make adjustments or cancel for everyone's safety and enjoyment. We'll be sure to keep you updated regarding any changes, so stay tuned! Don't miss out on this fantastic gathering; let's hope for clear skies and come together for an unforgettable time. See you there!

06/29/2026

WHAT. A. NIGHT! Thanks to Main & Abbott Dance Band, We're going full swing into summer with so much fun planned!

Check out our calendar to stay up to date:
Fri Jul 3 - No dance, see you in MTL for The International Lindy Hop Championships
Fri Jul 10 - No dance, see you Saturday
Sat Jul 11 - Summer Swing @ Andrew Hayden Park
Fri Jul 17 - No dance, see you Swing l'été july 18
Fri Jul 24 - No dance, see you Saturday
Sat Jul 25 - Swing on the Hill!
Fri July 31 - DJ social at our regular OSDS venue

Fri Aug 7 - No dance, see you Saturday
Sat Aug 8 - - Swing on the Hill
Fri Aug 14 - No dance, see you July 15
Fri Aug 21 - No dance, see you Saturday
Sat Aug 22 - Summer Swing @ Andrew Hayden Park
Fri Aug 28 - DJ Social at our regular OSDS venue!

---EN---Clear your schedule, book your travel — November 2026 belongs to Ottawa.Ottawa opens its doors to dancers from e...
06/25/2026

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Clear your schedule, book your travel — November 2026 belongs to Ottawa.

Ottawa opens its doors to dancers from every corner - again!

For 27 years, the Ottawa Swing Dance Society has built a joyful community and we're asking you to join us to celebrate.

Three days of live music, a fierce battle of the bands, amazing workshops and nonstop dancing in the nation's capital. Full program, artists, and registration details coming soon.
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Libérez votre agenda, réservez votre voyage — novembre 2026 appartient à Ottawa.

Ottawa ouvre à nouveau ses portes aux danseurs de tous horizons! Depuis 27 ans, la Ottawa Swing Dance Society fait vibrer la capitale au rythme de la musique et du mouvement et maintenant on vous demande de célébrez avec nous.

Trois jours de musique live, un battle of the band intense, des ateliers exceptionnels et de danse sans arrêt au cœur de la capitale nationale. La programmation complète, les artistes et les détails d'inscription arrivent bientôt.

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174 Wilbrod Street
Ottawa, ON
K1N6N8

Opening Hours

8pm - 11:30pm

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