Coming Events and Places to Dance in Eastern Ontario
Chesterville Saturday Ballroom Dances
Dates: About every 2nd Saturday, with some exceptions: Nov 4, 18, Dec 2, 16, 30.
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 admission.)
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: About every 2nd Saturday, with some exceptions: Nov 4, 18, Dec 2, 16, 30.
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 admission.)
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: The first Friday evening of every month.
Time: 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Location: Centre Charles-Emile Claude, 146b Chevrier Ave, Cornwall, ON K6H 1S1.
Admission: $10/person.
This is a large dance hall with a nice hardwood floor. Write to Dennis in advance to confirm your participation so thast we know that we have enough people to hold each event - dennis.taylor@xplornet.ca.
Dates: The first Friday evening of every month.
Time: 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Location: Centre Charles-Emile Claude, 146b Chevrier Ave, Cornwall, ON K6H 1S1.
Admission: $10/person.
This is a large dance hall with a nice hardwood floor. Write to Dennis in advance to confirm your participation so thast we know that we have enough people to hold each event - dennis.taylor@xplornet.ca.
Diamond Dance Studio (formerly Dancetown Ottawa)
Dates: Every Friday: join a workshop at 8pm and open dance at 9pm (20$ per person).
Every second Sunday: join a beginner workshop at 6.30pm and a dance party at 7.15pm to 9pm ($15 per person).
Mailing List: Write to dance2.liveottawa@gmail.com or text/call 613-719-9332 to confirm the dates of the next events.
COVID: The face mask is encouraged but is not mandatory.
Location: 1574 Walkley Road, 2nd Floor (entrance at rear of building), Ottawa, ON K1V 6P5.
Dates: Every Friday: join a workshop at 8pm and open dance at 9pm (20$ per person).
Every second Sunday: join a beginner workshop at 6.30pm and a dance party at 7.15pm to 9pm ($15 per person).
Mailing List: Write to dance2.liveottawa@gmail.com or text/call 613-719-9332 to confirm the dates of the next events.
COVID: The face mask is encouraged but is not mandatory.
Location: 1574 Walkley Road, 2nd Floor (entrance at rear of building), Ottawa, ON K1V 6P5.
Cornwall
COVID: this list of venues dates from the pre-COVD period. Check with each venue for current details.
The Seaway Roadhouse on 2nd west of Brookdale in Cornwall has a DJ and Karaoke on Fridays nights and live entertainment on most Saturday nights.
Lola's Pub n Grub on Pitt Street offers live entertainment on Saturday evenings and some Sunday afternoons.
La Maison Taverne The House on Montreal Road in Cornwall has live music and dancing space on most weekends.
The Glengarrian Pub and Restaurant on Sydney Street in Cornwall often has live bands on Saturday evenings.
The Cornwall Legion offers live or recorded entertainment with dancing on most Fridays evenings and Saturday evenings. There is sometimes food and Karaoke. Check their calendar of events for details.
The Army Air Force Navy Club of Cornwall usually has wings and music on Wednesday evenings, and they are often the venue for fundraisers that feature music and dancing.
The Air Force Wing in Cornwall often hosts entertainment and live music on the weekends. See their calendar of events here.
COVID: this list of venues dates from the pre-COVD period. Check with each venue for current details.
The Seaway Roadhouse on 2nd west of Brookdale in Cornwall has a DJ and Karaoke on Fridays nights and live entertainment on most Saturday nights.
Lola's Pub n Grub on Pitt Street offers live entertainment on Saturday evenings and some Sunday afternoons.
La Maison Taverne The House on Montreal Road in Cornwall has live music and dancing space on most weekends.
The Glengarrian Pub and Restaurant on Sydney Street in Cornwall often has live bands on Saturday evenings.
The Cornwall Legion offers live or recorded entertainment with dancing on most Fridays evenings and Saturday evenings. There is sometimes food and Karaoke. Check their calendar of events for details.
The Army Air Force Navy Club of Cornwall usually has wings and music on Wednesday evenings, and they are often the venue for fundraisers that feature music and dancing.
The Air Force Wing in Cornwall often hosts entertainment and live music on the weekends. See their calendar of events here.
Ottawa
- The Wednesday Afternoon Tea Dance happens on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 1-3pm, at the Churchill Senior Centre, 345 Richmond Road, Ottawa. . For more information, call 613-798-8927. The cost is $4.10 per person. Write to ballroomcc@gmail.com to get on the mailing list.
- Social ballroom dance at the Glebe Community Centre: Address, the second Thursday evening of each month. Time: 7 pm - 9 pm. The address is 175 Third Avenue (at Lyon Street South). Admission: $6.50 per person; Please pay for your admission at the reception desk BEFORE you proceed to the Scotton Hall on the second floor. Please bring indoor dance shoes. This social dance is organized by the City of Ottawa. For further information, please contact 613-564-1058 or email to CcGlebeCC@ottawa.ca.
- Afternoon dances at the Greenboro Community Centre. Usually held on the 2nd and 4th TUESDAY of the month, from 1 pm to 3 pm. Admission $4.85 per person. Address: 363 Lorry Greenberg Drive, Tel 613-580-2424 ext. 32645, or email to CcGlebeCC@ottawa.ca. Next dances are on August 8, August 22.
- DQ Ballroom & Fitness offers many dancing opportunities. They love to dance and the dance floor is big. 1160 Maitland in Ottawa. DQBF has social dances on Friday evenings and a round dance practice on Saturday afternoons.
- Art Motion Ottawa, 60 Colonnade Rd Ottawa, apparently has dance practice on Saturday afternoons. Their last publicized events were in January and February 2023, so contact them for more details..
- Villa Lucia Supper Club in the west end (3430 Carling Ave) for dining and dancing every Friday and Saturday evening with a live musician/signer and some computer help. There is a good variety of dance music and some reasonable space on the dance floor.
- Studio X in Ottawa offers Latin practice dances every Wednesday evening: 8:15pm to 11:15pm. Admission is $10. Studio X Ottawa also offers a monthly Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Konpa and Zouk social on the 3rd Saturday of the month, except for May, June and November which is the 2nd Saturday of the month due to other socials already scheduled. Admission is $15 by Saturday (day of the event) at 4pm, $20 at the door (after Saturday at 4pm). Visit their website to purchase tickets.
- Dance with TLC offers open dance practices on most Wednesday evenings 6pm-7.30pm, and occasionally on Saturday evenings. Admission is $ 15 per person. The location is the "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 by the MIDDLE door and head downstairs.
- Dance with US Ottawa offers private lessons, group lessons, youth lessons, and competitive dance lessons. They have offered couples dance parties on Friday evenings in the past, but their website does not announce any at this time. The location is 80-B Jamie Avenue, near Merivale and Hunt Club.
- Kanata Dance Club, John Mlacak Centre, 2500 Campeau Drive, Kanata. Dances are held generally monthly, on Saturdays. Admission is $18 at the door, $16 online, and $14 early bird: $14. Visit their website for the schedule and the tickets.
- and here is a general overview of social dancing meetups in Ottawa.
Kingston
Jo Lyn Dance offers a complete program of private lessons, group lessons, and open dancing events in Harrowsmith north of Kingston.
Jo Lyn Dance offers a complete program of private lessons, group lessons, and open dancing events in Harrowsmith north of Kingston.
Live bands to dance with and to watch for...
There are many 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...
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 Chesterfields put on a great show of diversified dancing music in Eastern Ontario.
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 Boudrias Brothers are often the featured live entertainment in Cornwall at the RCAF Club and other locations.
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.
Dance to live music from Bordertown Catz, Cornwall's classic rock band.
There are many 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...
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 Chesterfields put on a great show of diversified dancing music in Eastern Ontario.
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 Boudrias Brothers are often the featured live entertainment in Cornwall at the RCAF Club and other locations.
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.
Dance to live music from Bordertown Catz, Cornwall's classic rock band.
Other Upcoming Events...
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Watch for these special events in the region to find dancing opportunities.
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