About Us
Ottawa Dance Collective (ODC) is a recreational dance company comprised of adults of all ages with a passion for dance. Our members have a range of dance experience and backgrounds, which allows us to learn from one another and work in a variety of dance genres. We are inclusive to committed dancers of all levels who are looking to explore their creativity and enthusiasm for dance and performance. We meet once a week to create, teach, and learn choreographed routines (created by members of the group) in dance styles that include: Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Ballet, Hip Hop, Tap, and Musical Theatre.
History:
ODC was founded in 2005 under the name Ottawa Dance Fusion (ODF). It was established because at that time there were few avenues for adults to dance recreationally and none that allowed for the creative freedom of choreographing their own dances. ODF performed at community events throughout the year (such as Carnival of Cultures, Salsapalooza, and Tulip Festival to name a few) with the goal of raising funds for local charities. In 2015, ODF evolved into ODC, a name that better reflected the artistic direction of the group. ODC offers the combination of affordable dance instruction within an inviting and fun environment, the creative freedom of choreographing your own work, community performances, and the mission of supporting local charities.
Location:
We are currently operating out of Ottawa Dance Directive’s beautiful Studio B located at Arts Court, 2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6E2. Rehearsals are on Sundays from 4:00-6:00 PM.
