Ottawa Dance Directive

It is still summer in the 613, and this weekend has lots to offer in terms of great food, exciting sports, cool learning opportunities, and lots of art of course! Make the most of the weekend, rain or shine.

It’s not easy to find a great dance party that starts at a civilized hour. Which is why I’m so excited about Freakin’ Fun Friday, taking place April 12 at Ottawa Dance Directive (ODD) in Arts Court.

Check out what’s happening in Ottawa this week!

Audiences were enraptured at ODD BOX in the Arts Court Theatre in the latest series of performances from Jillian Peever and Charles-Alexis Desgagnés put on by Ottawa Dance Directive.

Spooky season is upon us! This weekend you’ve got your pick of Halloween activities, ranging from family friendly to truly terrifying.

Take the time this weekend to enjoy the sunshine, reflect on the nature of Truth and Reconciliation and begin October intentionally, friends.

Empty Space | Empty Time with Worlds Within was an expressionistic meeting of dance and music, blending cello and choreography, space and energy.

Happy May long weekend! With the city full of colourful blooms, it certainly feels like we’ve finally made it into real spring, and we get to enjoy a three-day weekend as a reward!

We had so many all-weekend items to list this week that you’d swear it was still peak summer. Ottawa—grab that fall wardrobe and hit the town!

Happy June, everyone! The city continues to come alive as the sun gets hotter and the days get longer. This weekend you can enjoy free entry to dozens of Ottawa’s most interesting and beautiful buildings during Doors Open, or choose to stay in and enjoy a variety of live music all over town. Election Day is Thursday in Ontario, so before you get too deep into your weekend plans, make your way to the polls and vote for a province you want to live in!

We made it! The May long weekend always feels like the official beginning of great weather and summer plans… though last week sure felt like the middle of July. Check out all the great activities this weekend and stay safe!

“HINKYPUNK” is a dance work that explores the ways that identity, iconography and popular culture overlap. The performance comes to Ottawa this fall.

This week in the Future of Ottawa series, we’re taking a deep dive into Ottawa’s dance communiter—what it’s like now and where it’s headed. Read on for a guest post by Yvonne Coutts on the future of professional dance in Ottawa.

This week in the Future of Ottawa series, we’re taking a deep dive into Ottawa’s dance scene—what it’s like now and where it’s headed. Read on for a guest post from Cathy Levy on the future of dance creators at the National Arts Centre.