Classes

Our classes

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All classes are held at the Churchill Recreation Centre, 345 Richmond Road, Ottawa.

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Classes begin in early September and go to the end of April.

Monday class

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BEGINNERS:

Monday evenings, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Following the Welcome Dance on Monday September 14th, our first Monday beginner class will be on September 21st.

Teacher: Guy Quesnel (bio)

In the Beginner class you will learn basic steps and formations. You will be surprised how quickly you will be able to go through a complete dance! After a few weeks, beginners join with the intermediate class after the mid-evening break to practice simple dances. You will learn more quickly with the help of more experienced dancers.

Monday class

Wednesday class

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INTERMEDIATES:

Monday evenings, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Following the Welcome Dance on Monday September 14th, our first Monday intermediates class will be on September 21st.

Teacher: Craig Williams (bio)

Craig's website: https://www.ottawadancescottish.org/

In the Intermediate class you will concentrate on learning the dances appearing on the programs of our social events. You will be well prepared to join in the dancing on these special occasions.

Wednesday class

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ADVANCED:

Wednesday evenings, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Following the Welcome Dance on Monday September 14th, our first Wednesday advanced class will be on September 16th.

Teachers: Emily Porter (bio) and Guy Quesnel (bio)

In the Advanced class you will add to your good knowledge of basic formations by learning some more difficult formations, and you will be challenged by a wide variety of dances.