Coming Events and Places to Dance in Eastern Ontario
Chesterville Saturday Ballroom Dances
Dates: Every 2nd Saturday: Jan 11 & 25, Feb 8 & 22, Mar 7 & 21, Apr 4 & 18, May 2, 16 & 30, June 13 & 27 July 11 & 25, Aug 8 & 22, Sept 5, &19, Oct 3, 17 & 31, Nov 14 & 28, Dec 12 & 26.
Time: 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Location: Chesterville Community Centre, 1 Mill St.
Admission: $8.00/person $15.00/couple (age 15 and under free.)
The dance on December 28th is the Christmas/New Year’s Eve Dance Party, 7 pm to midnight. The cost will be $10 pp or $20.00 per couple. Let your friends know that they are welcome to attend. Dennis will provide a late evening lunch of bread, meats, cheese, fruit, etc... You are encouraged to bring desserts. We will provide champagnette for the midnight toast. There is a special occasion liquor permit, but only Dennis can bring the booze. Write to Dennis to place your wine or beer request and pay him upon arrival.
The Chesterville Community Hall is at 1 Mill Street beside the bridge over the South Nation River, about 45 minutes south of Ottawa. We have a large smooth dance floor, off floor seating for everyone, and lots of smiles and laughs.
Dates: Every 2nd Saturday: Jan 11 & 25, Feb 8 & 22, Mar 7 & 21, Apr 4 & 18, May 2, 16 & 30, June 13 & 27 July 11 & 25, Aug 8 & 22, Sept 5, &19, Oct 3, 17 & 31, Nov 14 & 28, Dec 12 & 26.
Time: 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Location: Chesterville Community Centre, 1 Mill St.
Admission: $8.00/person $15.00/couple (age 15 and under free.)
The dance on December 28th is the Christmas/New Year’s Eve Dance Party, 7 pm to midnight. The cost will be $10 pp or $20.00 per couple. Let your friends know that they are welcome to attend. Dennis will provide a late evening lunch of bread, meats, cheese, fruit, etc... You are encouraged to bring desserts. We will provide champagnette for the midnight toast. There is a special occasion liquor permit, but only Dennis can bring the booze. Write to Dennis to place your wine or beer request and pay him upon arrival.
The Chesterville Community Hall is at 1 Mill Street beside the bridge over the South Nation River, about 45 minutes south of Ottawa. We have a large smooth dance floor, off floor seating for everyone, and lots of smiles and laughs.
Cornwall Friday Ballroom Dances
Dates: First Friday evening of each month: Feb 7, Mar 6, Apr 3, May 1, June 5, July 10, Aug 7, Sept 4, Nov 6, Dec 4.
Time: 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Location: Centre Charles-Emile Claude at 146 Chevrier Avenue in Cornwall Ontario, right behind the cathedral.
Admission: $10.00/person
The center boasts a large gym with a nice hard wood floor and excellent sound system.
Travelling on 2nd Street turn south on Baldwin Ave. Chevrier is just off Baldwin.
Do your own style, line or ballroom. Dress comfortably.
Dates: First Friday evening of each month: Feb 7, Mar 6, Apr 3, May 1, June 5, July 10, Aug 7, Sept 4, Nov 6, Dec 4.
Time: 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Location: Centre Charles-Emile Claude at 146 Chevrier Avenue in Cornwall Ontario, right behind the cathedral.
Admission: $10.00/person
The center boasts a large gym with a nice hard wood floor and excellent sound system.
Travelling on 2nd Street turn south on Baldwin Ave. Chevrier is just off Baldwin.
Do your own style, line or ballroom. Dress comfortably.
Maitland
Dates: Meet on the 2nd Friday of the month.
Time: Social get together at 7:30 pm with dance starting at 8:00 pm
Location: The Brockville Rowing Club.
Admission: $10.00/person
For information contact Glen Moon, President, at 613-345-1075 or Raul Cirne at 613-342-3181.
Dates: Meet on the 2nd Friday of the month.
Time: Social get together at 7:30 pm with dance starting at 8:00 pm
Location: The Brockville Rowing Club.
Admission: $10.00/person
For information contact Glen Moon, President, at 613-345-1075 or Raul Cirne at 613-342-3181.
Brockville
Dates: Monthly. The dance on December 6th is the Christmas Dance.
Time: 7:30 – 10:00 pm
Admission: $10 pp or $20.00 per couple. Bring snacks if you want them. Water will be provided by Doug & Mary Ellen Stewart.
Location: Leeds-Grenville Snowmobile Club at 4901 Charlieville Road, north of Maynard.
Dance music includes: Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha Cha, Rumba, Tango, Samba, and Swing.
For Information contact: Sandi Stewart (club President) 613-340-4131 or Sandi.IanStewart@gmail.com
Dates: Monthly. The dance on December 6th is the Christmas Dance.
Time: 7:30 – 10:00 pm
Admission: $10 pp or $20.00 per couple. Bring snacks if you want them. Water will be provided by Doug & Mary Ellen Stewart.
Location: Leeds-Grenville Snowmobile Club at 4901 Charlieville Road, north of Maynard.
Dance music includes: Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha Cha, Rumba, Tango, Samba, and Swing.
For Information contact: Sandi Stewart (club President) 613-340-4131 or Sandi.IanStewart@gmail.com
Kingston
Jo Lyn Dance offers a complete program of private lessons, group lessons, and open dancing events in Harrowsmith north of Kingston.
Dance Kingston contains a collection of organizations offering lessons and dancing opportunities.
Jo Lyn Dance offers a complete program of private lessons, group lessons, and open dancing events in Harrowsmith north of Kingston.
Dance Kingston contains a collection of organizations offering lessons and dancing opportunities.
Ottawa
People Meeting People is an association of couples and singles in middle and advanced years who enjoy meeting other people, engaging the social scene, and dancing. The dance events including ballroom, line dancing, and freestyle dancing. They have bi-weekly dances at two locations in Ottawa:
People Meeting People is an association of couples and singles in middle and advanced years who enjoy meeting other people, engaging the social scene, and dancing. The dance events including ballroom, line dancing, and freestyle dancing. They have bi-weekly dances at two locations in Ottawa:
- Villa Lucia Supper Club in the west end for dining and dancing every Saturday evening with a live musician/signer and some computer help. A good variety of dance music and some reasonable space on the dance floor.
- Jack Purcell Community Center, Social Dance Practice on the last Wednesday of the month 7:00 – 9:30 p.m, but not all months, check the schedule. Next dance is March 25th 2020. Cost: $4.50 per person. 320 Jack Purcell Lane, Ottawa, ON K2P 2J5. Tel 613-564-1050.
- Glebe Community Center, the second Thursday of some month, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm, not every month. Next dance March 14th 2020. Admission $5.75 per person. Location 175 Third Ave (at Lyon Street South, South of the Queensway).
- Wednesday Afternoon Tea Dance at Churchill Senior Centre: organized by the City of Ottawa, the popular afternoon Tea Dance for adults with all levels of experience, takes place twice a month on the first and third Wednesday. The cost is $3.75 per person. The address is 345 Richmond Road (at Churchill); phone 613-798-8927. It is one of the largest dance floors in town. Come dancing and socializing with new and old friends in a friendly environment.
- DanceTown Ottawa, with dance parties almost every Friday night at 8pm, and the first and third Sunday of every month at 7pm. Location 1574 Walkley Road, 2nd Floor, Ottawa. Admission $8 per person.
- Dance with TLC, every Thursday 6:30-9:30pm. Admission $8 per person. Location "The Church of Dance" - Downstairs at St. Theresa's Church, 95 Somerset Street @ Cartier St. (one block east of Elgin Street) Ottawa. There are 3 doors on the Somerset side of the building, enter in the MIDDLE door and head downstairs.
- Dance with US Ottawa, social dances every Saturday from 7 to 10pm, includes complimentary lesson at 7pm. Location 80-B Jamie Avenue, near Merivale and Hunt Club. Admission $10 per person.
- Carleton Heights Community Centre, 1665 Apeldoorn, Ottawa, K2C 1V6, open dance every second Saturday, but not specifically ballroom and there are many free style dancers.
- Gloucester Singles Dance Club, St. Laurent Complex 525 rue Côté, Ottawa, open dance every second Saturday.
- Kanata Dance Club, John Mlacak Centre, 2500 Campeau Drive, Kanata, dance every Saturday.
- and here is a general overview of social dancing meetups in Ottawa.
Locations and live bands to dance with and to watch for...
There are local venues and live bands that play a lot of music that ballroom dancers will appreciate. Being live venues, you can expect crowded conditions, and lots of people dancing freestyle. But do not fret, just be confident, adjust your steps for the space available, and have fun. Put on a show for others and invite them to take dance lessons...
The McCloskey Project is the rejuvenated hotel/bar in Chesterville Ontario. They have live entertainment each Friday and Saturday. You have to pick and choose which event to attend depending on the band and the music.
Classic Soul is from Cornwall and includes Allan McGimpsey and Shelley Harley Green. They have weekly events at bars and parties throughout eastern Ontario. They play classic and soft rock that is easy to dance to. You will enjoy Triple Swing, Mambo, Foxtrot, Rumba. Say hello to Allan for us.
Allan McGimpsey also plays solo as Alleycat with soft rock and familiar songs.
The AM/FM Band is local and they play mostly 1950s-60s-70s old fashion rock n roll. You will enjoy Triple Swing, Mambo, and Foxtrot. Our dance club usually attends their winter event in Russell.
The JetSet pub at NavCan in Cornwall often has live entertainment on Saturday. You have to pick and choose which event to attend depending on the band and the music.
Shoeless Joe's Sports Grill in Cornwall has live entertainment each Friday night. You have to pick and choose which event to attend depending on the band and the music. And the dancing space is pretty limited.
The Steve Gravel Band from Bainsville ON plays around eastern Ontario offering classic rock and country.
Whiskey Shot and Tammie McRae are local artists. They play good classic and blues that are very danceable. Find them in local venues around eastern Ontario.
There are local venues and live bands that play a lot of music that ballroom dancers will appreciate. Being live venues, you can expect crowded conditions, and lots of people dancing freestyle. But do not fret, just be confident, adjust your steps for the space available, and have fun. Put on a show for others and invite them to take dance lessons...
The McCloskey Project is the rejuvenated hotel/bar in Chesterville Ontario. They have live entertainment each Friday and Saturday. You have to pick and choose which event to attend depending on the band and the music.
Classic Soul is from Cornwall and includes Allan McGimpsey and Shelley Harley Green. They have weekly events at bars and parties throughout eastern Ontario. They play classic and soft rock that is easy to dance to. You will enjoy Triple Swing, Mambo, Foxtrot, Rumba. Say hello to Allan for us.
Allan McGimpsey also plays solo as Alleycat with soft rock and familiar songs.
The AM/FM Band is local and they play mostly 1950s-60s-70s old fashion rock n roll. You will enjoy Triple Swing, Mambo, and Foxtrot. Our dance club usually attends their winter event in Russell.
The JetSet pub at NavCan in Cornwall often has live entertainment on Saturday. You have to pick and choose which event to attend depending on the band and the music.
Shoeless Joe's Sports Grill in Cornwall has live entertainment each Friday night. You have to pick and choose which event to attend depending on the band and the music. And the dancing space is pretty limited.
The Steve Gravel Band from Bainsville ON plays around eastern Ontario offering classic rock and country.
Whiskey Shot and Tammie McRae are local artists. They play good classic and blues that are very danceable. Find them in local venues around eastern Ontario.
Other Upcoming Events...
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Watch for these special events in the region to find dancing opportunities.
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