The Big Kickoff: Live Music with Dr. Jazz

Fri Sep 12 2025 at 07:45 pm to 11:30 pm UTC-04:00

174 Wilbrod St, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K1N 6N8 | Ottawa

Ottawa Swing Dance Society - OSDS
Publisher/HostOttawa Swing Dance Society - OSDS
The Big Kickoff: Live Music with Dr. Jazz
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We’re Back and Swinging Into a New Season! ✨🎺
The Ottawa Swing Dance Society is BACK after our summer break, and we’re kicking off the 2025–26 season with something truly special: our very first LIVE BAND NIGHT! 🎶
On Friday, September 12, join us as Ottawa’s own Dr. Jazz brings the house down with irresistible swing tunes that will keep you moving all night long. Whether you’re brand new or a seasoned dancer, this is the perfect night to come celebrate, reconnect, and set the tone for an amazing year of dance.
What’s Happening
🕗 Beginner Lesson (8:00–9:00 PM)
No partner or experience needed - our instructors will get you moving in no time.
🎷 Live Music with Dr. Jazz (9:00–11:30 PM)
Ottawa’s beloved swing band brings the heat with classic tunes guaranteed to keep the floor hopping.
💫 Special Extras (around 10:15 PM)
Shim Sham, jam circle, or performance - expect some surprises!
🔗 Find out more: https://www.swingottawa.ca/new-at-osds
Event Details 📅 Friday, September 12
- St. Joseph’s Parish Basement, 174 Wilbrod St 📍
👉https://www.swingottawa.ca/new-at-osds/how-to-get-here
-$25 (cash or Square at the door) 💲
-Doors 7:45 PM | Lesson 8:00 PM | Live Music 9:00–11:30 PM
-Parking: Limited free passes available first-come, first-served. Otherwise use nearby street parking or the lot kiosk. 🚗
-Dress to Impress: It’s our first big band night, let’s make it sparkle! (Flat, clean indoor shoes recommended.) 👗
Why You’ll Love It
There’s nothing like the joy of swing dancing to live music. Dr. Jazz will set the stage, you bring the energy, and together we’ll launch a brand-new tradition for Ottawa’s swing community.
✨ Don’t miss history in the making, our very first (but not last) Live Band Night of our 2025-26 season!
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