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Our Next Workshop is on May 24th, 2026!

The location: Nepean Creative Arts Centre (NCAC) Studios 1 & 3.

Registration is currently open until classes fill up! πŸ‘€

What to Expect at Give Dance a Chance!

Experience dance workshops that will leave you feeling confident and energized. Our classes are led by qualified, encouraging, and experienced choreographers who are dedicated to helping you find your rhythm and express yourself through movement. We welcome ALL people, regardless of background, dance ability, experience, or identity! Our instructors main goal is make sure you feel safe, included, and inspired! :)

Uplifting Environment

Feel the positive energy and support from our instructors and fellow dancers. Our workshops are designed to create a space where everyone feels welcome and encouraged. We have a workshop tradition of making a sticky note affirmations wall and we are SO excited for you all to add to it and tag us in your mirror selfies @give.danceachance!

Special Dance Community

One of our main goals at each of our workshops is to inspire, uplift, and grow an inclusive dance community. To promote this, we like to invite all our workshop attendees to gather at our FREE community mingle at the end of each of our workshops, where we can all officially meet each other, network, ask questions, and eat yummy snacks.

Photographer Spotlight - Les Escobar

Partnerships for our May 24th Workshop!

Each one of these businesses are partnering with us to make our May 24th workshop absolutely fabulous for all of our lovely attendees on May 24th at our third ever workshop! We are so excited to be partnering with each and every one of them!

Ottawa Bloggers

Door Prize Sponsor for My 24th!

Grace & Charm

Door Prize Sponsor for May 24th!

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18 Scholarship Winners πŸ‘€

We’re thrilled to announce that our upcoming workshop on May 24th will feature 9 Instructor Given Scholarships and 9 Directors Choice Scholarships, two for each class! πŸ‘€β€οΈ‍πŸ”₯

Each Instructor Given Scholarship winner will receive:
- A shoutout on our Instagram account πŸ“£
- A certificate of achievement with a FREE GDAC classπŸ…
- A fabulous swag bag with community partnership perks πŸͺ©

- A headshot with our photographer @escolesphotography πŸ“Έ
+ MORE!

 

Each Directors Choice Scholarship winner will receive: 

- A shoutout on our Instagram account πŸ“£
- A certificate of achievement with a 2 FREE GDAC classesπŸ…

- A $15 GDAC Merch Giftcard ⭐️

+ MORE!

🩰 Join us for a chance to dance and be recognized for your passion. Let’s move, connect, and celebrate our love for movement together on May 24th, 2026! πŸ’ƒπŸ˜Œ

Why Choose Give Dance a Chance?

Give Dance a Chance stands out in Ottawa by providing financially accessible dance workshops for the 16+ adult community of dancers and non-dancers who want to learn more about the art of dance. We prioritize diversity, inclusivity, and accessibility, ensuring everyone can participate regardless of their needs or background.

Our goal is to make dance available to all!

Our Commitment to Accessibility and Diversity

We believe that dance should be accessible to everyone. That's why we offer financially accessible workshops tailored to the 16+ adult dance community that adhere to individual needs and accommodations. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. 

We have now started a Volunteer Panel for Accessibility & Diversity! We have Holly Deeks as our Accessibility Advocate and Ali Shukri as our EDI Coordinator! πŸ€—

Join our Dance Community

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, our workshops are designed for you!

We welcome individuals of all levels, backgrounds, and identities to join our vibrant dance community.

Discover the joy of movement and connect with others at our upcoming workshops in Ottawa, ON.!

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