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Try Something You’ve Never Tried Before!
Looking for something different to do this fall? Why not give Social Square Dancing a try?
You might never have considered square dancing — and that’s exactly why we’d love for you to come and experience it for yourself.
Social Square Dancing is active, upbeat, and social, with modern music, easy-to-learn moves, and a caller who guides you through everything as you dance. You don’t need to know the steps ahead of time, and you don’t need to bring a partner.
Come on your own, bring a friend, or meet some new people when you get here. No experience is necessary — just be willing to try something new!
🌈 FREE Social Square Dance Intro
🎵 Modern music
👟 No dance experience necessary
👥 No partner required
🙌 No obligation — just come and give it a try!
The Ottawa Date Squares welcome everyone, including people of all ages, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations, and straight allies. Come exactly as you are.
When: Wednesday, September 2 at 6:30 PM
Where: Jack Purcell Community Centre, 320 Jack Purcell Lane
Cost: Absolutely FREE!
You really have nothing to lose — and you might just discover your new favourite way to spend an evening.
For more information: OttawaDateSquares.ca
Hosted by Ottawa Date Squares
While our name is a bit of an inside joke, we are serious about how much we enjoy square dancing and we’d love a chance to show you why. Some of us have been doing this since 1995 when the club was founded and some of us have only just begun to learn. We’re a mixed bag of people from all ages and backgrounds who share a common love of dancing and the camaraderie that brings us together week after week.
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