The Snowball Ball: Learn to Swing Dance - Friday Night Lesson + Social with OSDS

Fri Dec 05 2025 at 07:45 pm to 11:30 pm UTC-05:00

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

Ottawa Swing Dance Society - OSDS
Publisher/HostOttawa Swing Dance Society - OSDS
The Snowball Ball: Learn to Swing Dance - Friday Night Lesson + Social with OSDS
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Bundle up your cozy energy and step into a night of winter magic at the Snowball Ball! Think sparkling lights, warm vibes, and a dance floor buzzing like the first big snowfall of the year.
Celebrate the holidays with us, dance, mingle, and enjoy a festive night of wintry cheer with the OSDS community.
❄️ Dress Code: Snowglobe Chic ($10 ENTRY FOR PEOPLE DRESSED IN THE THEME)
Wear whites, silvers, blues, cozy textures, glitter, or your best “I am a gentle winter spirit” outfit.
(Or come as you are, warm hearts are the only requirement!)
🧣 First Time Dancing?
Join our short intro lesson at the start of the evening. We’ll keep it warm, welcoming, and beginner-friendly. No partner? No problem! Swing dance is a social dance, so you’ll rotate partners during the lesson and make friends fast!
Come melt away the cold, meet new friends, and dance into the winter season with us. See you on the dance floor!
📝 Details
Admission: $15 (cash or Square) on DJ’ed nights
SPECIAL ADMISSION: $10 if you dress up to the theme!

7:45PM: Doors Open
8 - 9 PM : Beginner Lesson. No experience required! Learn the basics in a fun, welcoming class.
9 - 11:30 PM: Social Dancing. Dance the night away to DJed swing music, practice your moves, and meet new people.

Location: St Joseph’s Parish basement, 174 Wilbrod St
👉https://www.swingottawa.ca/new-at-osds/how-to-get-here
Parking: A limited number of parking passes are available on a first come first served basis. The parking lot is monitored, so make sure to display your pass to avoid being ticketed. Otherwise, use street parking or the pay kiosk.
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