Ottawa Vintage Swing

Ottawa Vintage Swing A dance school with a strong focus on community building, social dancing, and of course improving your dancing.

Tonight's the night! πŸŽ‰ Our last beginner swing series of the summer starts β€” and it's not too late to join!**No partner ...
08/13/2026

Tonight's the night! πŸŽ‰ Our last beginner swing series of the summer starts β€” and it's not too late to join!

**No partner or experience required! πŸ™Œ

Already know how to swing dance? πŸ’ƒπŸ•Ί Lucky you β€” we've got a social dance happening this Friday (Aug 14th)! Swing by for a couple dances, or just to hang out and socialize with friends. 🎢

Can't wait to see you there! ✨

Tomorrow's 'Jazz' documentary viewing will cover the years 1929-1934. The swing era is near! Learn about musicians like ...
08/01/2026

Tomorrow's 'Jazz' documentary viewing will cover the years 1929-1934. The swing era is near! Learn about musicians like Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller, Art Tatum, Duke Ellington, and many more in this weeks doc viewing.

New episode every Sunday at 6:30pm.
Hope to see you there!!

Itching to learn how to dance?Whether you're taking your very first dance class or searching for a fun new hobby, join u...
07/29/2026

Itching to learn how to dance?
Whether you're taking your very first dance class or searching for a fun new hobby, join us for a 6-week Lindy Hop series running Thursdays from August 13th to September 17th. You'll learn the foundations of one of the most joyful and energetic partner dances around and gain the confidence to step onto the social dance floor.
Over six weeks, you'll learn the foundations of swing dancing, including:
β€’ 6-count and 8-count footwork
β€’ Tuck turns and other classic Lindy Hop patterns
β€’ The iconic Swingout!!!!
β€’ Side-by-side Charleston
β€’ Musicality, rhythm, and finding the pulse in the music
β€’ The Shim Sham β€” the most famous routine in swing dancing
No partner or previous dance experience required.
Whether you're looking to meet new people, try something different, or finally step onto the dance floor, this course will give you everything you need to begin your swing dance journey.
πŸ—“ Thursdays, Aug 13th - Sept 17th
πŸ•– 7:00 PM – 8:20 PM
Register today at ottawavintageswing.ca

πŸŽ‰ August schedule is LIVE!!! πŸŽ‰A few days early too β€” WOOT! πŸ™Œ- New session starting soon! πŸ†•  - More Socials!  πŸ’ƒπŸ•Ί - Jazz d...
07/29/2026

πŸŽ‰ August schedule is LIVE!!! πŸŽ‰
A few days early too β€” WOOT! πŸ™Œ

- New session starting soon! πŸ†•
- More Socials! πŸ’ƒπŸ•Ί
- Jazz doc series! 🎷🎺
- And another car-pool to Swing L'ete! πŸš—

Join us THIS FRIDAY for our bi-weekly Blues Night!  There will be a short Blues intro class at ~7pm for those wanting to...
07/21/2026

Join us THIS FRIDAY for our bi-weekly Blues Night! There will be a short Blues intro class at ~7pm for those wanting to learn the basics.

Looking forward to dancing with everyone tonight!
07/17/2026

Looking forward to dancing with everyone tonight!

Your OVS July lineup is here! πŸ•ΊπŸ’ƒBeginner Lindy Hop is underway and running through July 30th β€” drop-ins welcome, just em...
07/04/2026

Your OVS July lineup is here! πŸ•ΊπŸ’ƒ

Beginner Lindy Hop is underway and running through July 30th β€” drop-ins welcome, just email us to join! Friday socials are back too, alternating Blues and Swing nights ($10 cover at the door). And we're kicking off a 10-week Ken Burns' Jazz documentary series starting July 12th.

Plus β€” road trip! Join us in Montreal for Swing l'Γ©tΓ© on July 18th πŸš—

Full schedule below πŸ‘‡

Ready to learn Lindy Hop this summer?Whether you're taking your very first dance class or searching for a fun new hobby,...
06/16/2026

Ready to learn Lindy Hop this summer?

Whether you're taking your very first dance class or searching for a fun new hobby, join us for a 6-week Lindy Hop series running Thursdays from June 25th to July 30th. You'll learn the foundations of one of the most joyful and energetic partner dances around and gain the confidence to step onto the social dance floor.

Over six weeks, you'll learn the foundations of swing dancing, including:

β€’ 6-count and 8-count footwork
β€’ Tuck turns and other classic Lindy Hop patterns
β€’ The iconic Swingout!!!!
β€’ Side-by-side Charleston
β€’ Musicality, rhythm, and finding the pulse in the music
β€’ The Shim Sham β€” the most famous routine in swing dancing

No partner or previous dance experience required.

Whether you're looking to meet new people, try something different, or finally step onto the dance floor, this course will give you everything you need to begin your swing dance journey.

πŸ—“ Thursdays, June 25 – July 30
πŸ•– 7:10 PM – 8:30 PM

Register today at ottawavintageswing.ca

Tomorrow we are having our afternoon Blues workshop.  The first class starts at 3pm so plan accordingly.  I will try to ...
04/11/2026

Tomorrow we are having our afternoon Blues workshop. The first class starts at 3pm so plan accordingly. I will try to have doors open around 2:45pm.

Timeline:
3-6pm classes
6-7pm FREE social dance!

Tickets for the workshop can be found here --> https://ottawavintageswing.ca/product/blues-workshop/

Address

251 Bank Street
Ottawa, ON
K2P1X3

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