Best Ottawa & Gatineau Dance Classes, Studios, Clubs & More
Hello and welcome to our blog about the Ottawa and Gatineau dance scene. The most natural way for us to begin has to be listing the best Ottawa and Gatineau dance schools and studios.
Whether you are trying to find lessons for kids or adults one of the studios on this page should be able to help you out. There should be classes for Samba, Salsa, Hip Hop, Ballet, Tango, The Waltz, K-Pop, or other styles and routines somewhere in your area and we will do our best to help you figure out where to take them.
Following the lessons we will pivot to some of the best dance clubs and bars near you. There will be stores around where you can buy shoes, clothes, and other supplies that will need to get a shout out.
Aerobic dance routine workouts like Zumba, Jazzercise, Barre, Buti Yoga, or even Pole Dancing are all the rage these days so of course they will be covered. Then we will dive into local dance and music festivals both here and around the region.
If you want to get a better feel for where all these spots are located you will find a map towards the conclusion. And anyone that is interested can check out more of our posts on Canada at that link.
Best Dance Studios & Classes In Ottawa & Gatineau
The best Ottawa and Gatineau dance classes and studios where you can find lessons for kids and/or adults would be:
Adults can now sign up for Fred Astaire Dance Studio’s Trot, Waltz, Tango, Cha Cha, Rumba, and Salsa classes in your area. The Flava Factory is a solid option for Urban dance styles.
Local swing, Lindy Hop, and Tap classes for adults are offered at Rouge Studio of Dance.
Dance Clubs & Bars
There are some really fun dance clubs and bars near you to show your skills off at:
These days most will have a mix of house, techno, hip hop, and pop because they are often the easiest music genres to dance to. If the above don’t suit your fancy just stroll around Byward Market until you find a bar or club playing the type of music you enjoy and head in.
Shoes, Clothes, & Supply Stores
Anyone that wants to buy dance shoes, clothes, or other supplies can head to stores in your area like:
You can expect those shops to all sell shoes, clothes, and other apparel for dancing but if you need something specific check out their links to make sure they have exactly what you are searching for.
Aerobic Dance Workouts
Get a sweat in at these aerobic dance workout studios:
Broadway Workout offers modern cardio dance workout classes and promotes a fun and free environment to encourage students to practice self-expression by dancing to the beat of the music at their own pace. They also have a musical theatre dance class where there’s no need for you to execute your dance flawlessly.
Pole dancing classes for beginners to expert performers are offered at 3Sixty Dance and Fitness where they also host pole parties for ultimate night outs. Latin dances, Konpa, and Fitness Classes are available at Studio X Ottawa.
Some of the classes offered at Cherry Blossom Aerial Dance Studio include Aerial Yoga, Chair Dancing, and Aerial Arts with Silks and Hoops.
There are live weekly dance classes on Zoom for Tap, Zumba, Gentle Yoga, Swing, Vintage Jazz, and Hip Hop plus a few face-to-face instructions at Dance With Alana where they also provide wedding dance lessons for all couples.
DQ is one of the country’s largest ballrooms and dance studios that teaches and trains students who are just starting out regardless of experience or fitness levels. They also offer social parties, group dance and fitness programs, personal training, and nutritional services to the local community.
Music & Dance Festivals In Your Area
These local dance and music festivals are a lot of fun for everyone:
We will do our best to update this post a few times a year so check back in the future. We hope that your local dance classes, studios, music festivals, aerobic workouts, clubs, bars, and stores to buy all kinds of supplies near you are a little easier to figure out now.
If you notice anything incorrect or if you want to share your own tips and tricks for your area feel free to use the comments. Have fun dancing in Ottawa and Gatineau!
