A fresh start
After these many months of reflection, I've made the decision to close Smoothstyle.
Business Update
Due to COVID-19, Smoothstyle is shuttered, but you can still dance and learn to dance in Ottawa.
Summer 2020 & Beyond
The other evening, on my way home from a walk along the beautiful Ottawa River, a great Hustle song started playing in my earbuds and suddenly, I was dancing...
Blackout Tuesday
Our plans for tonight, 2 June 2020, changed and we will not host a virtual event this week.
When Will We Social Dance Again?
Answers to questions about when group classes and group classes will resume, the future of Smoothstyle, and more.
Guest article: COVID-19 and Mental Health
This article is provided by a member of the West Coast Swing Ottawa community, Jessie Breault, MA. She is a Mental Health Counsellor.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Ottawa’s Weekly WCS Event Goes Virtual
During the COVID-19 shutdown, Ottawa’s Weekly West Coast Swing continues in a free, VIRTUAL format.
Weekly Group Dance Event Temporarily Suspended Due to Coronavirus
We are temporarily suspending Ottawa's Weekly West Coast Swing for the duration of this month (March).
New Hygiene & Virus Policy + Updated Code of Conduct
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, we have added the following Hygiene & Virus Policy to our Code of Conduct. But honestly, these are good guidelines for dancers to follow at all times.
March 2020: NEW Beginner Cycle + All-New WCS Vocabulary (Intermediate)
Ottawa’s Weekly West Coast Swing event begins a new session for Beginners (West Coast Swing Foundations 1). For Intermediate students, we've got an all-new WCS Vocabulary session called "Sugar Rush"!
Last Week of February: Happenings
We've got two great opportunities to dance and learn West Coast Swing this week!
WCS Mini-Intensives: Full Season Announced
All topics, dates, and registration-open dates for the first season of WCS Mini-Intensives with Maria Ford are now available.