Contact Us 📲

We encourage you to reach out to us with any questions about our upcoming workshops!

At Give Dance a Chance, we're dedicated to making dance accessible to everyone in the Ottawa community. Whether you're curious about workshop schedules, pricing, or our instructors, we're here to help.

Sign up for our March 29th workshop today! If you have any issues with the sign-up form don't hesitate to send us an email or connect with us through social media.

We look forward to hearing from you! 🫶

FAQ:

How old do you have to be to attend a GDAC workshop?

Our workshops are geared toward the adult dance community, specifically targeted to mature individuals aged 16+!

Is there FREE food at GDAC?

Yes!

We have a snacks table available for all our dancers to partake in throughout our workshops.

During our "Community Dance & Mingle" at the end of our workshops, we also provide desserts and non-alcoholic beverages to all attendees!

When should I arrive to the class I signed up for?

We suggest you arrive to your class(es) at GDAC at least 10 minutes before it starts.

This gives you enough time to sign in at our check-in table, receive your name tag, and find a spot on the dance floor!

What does it mean to "pay what you can?"

Our "pay what you can" model allows us to provide financially accessible dance to adult dancers in Ottawa. The MINIMUM payment of $8 per class is in place at ALL of our workshops so we can continue running. If you're able to give more than the $8 minimum, we encourage and appreciate the help making dance more widely accessible and inclusive to all!

Is there FREE parking at the Nepean Creative Arts Centre?

Yes!

Limited parking spots are available at the NCAC venue.

We encourage car-pooling and using public transportation when possible so that there are more spots available for those who need them!

Are spectators allowed to come and watch?

No.

We will only be allowing pre-paid dancer attendees to enter the studio spaces that are booked for this event, due to limited space in the venue.

How do I apply to be an Instructor at your next workshop?

We will be opening an Instructors Application form in March 2026, right before our next workshop at the NCAC.

You will need to send us the following when this form opens:

- Dancer Resume/Portfolio

- Headshot (preferrably a professional headshot or dance shot)

- A short 30-50 second video (preferred) or voice memo of why you want to instruct a class with GDAC in the future!

How early can I arrive and sign-in for my class?

We will be opening the check-in and our merch table at 11:30 AM on March 29th.

You can sign-in to any of your classes 30 minutes before the class starts. However, we suggest arriving 10 minutes prior.

What should I wear to my workshop classes?

Wear anything you're comfortable in!

If you can dance in it... then you can wear it!

We suggest wearing more flexible materials and bringing proper dance shoes if you can, but you can wear whatever you feel like wearing!

When are you dropping GDAC merch?

We will announce GDAC merch at the end of Feburary 2026!

We have a variety of merchandise coming for Workshop #2 at the NCAC on March 29th... Stay tuned!

How long do I have to pay for my classes after I receive a registration confirmation email?

You have 72 hours after you receive a registration confirmation email to pay the total amount detailed in the email (at minimum).

Make sure you send your e-transfer to the correct email sent to you from our team! Double, triple check!!

What if I can't e-transfer?

That's okay! Don't stress.

Just let us know in your reply to our confirmation email that you're unable to pay the online e-transfer and we can chat about a more accessible way for you to pay for your class spots! :)

If a class fills up but I want to take it, will there be a waitlist?

No. When classes fill up they will close.

When one of our workshop classes is full, we will close the class in the registration form and announce it on social media.

If for some reason an attendee can't make the workshop, we will inform everyone via Instagram and update the registration form immediately so that the class has spots open again!