International Folk Dancers of Ottawa

About - International Folk Dancers of Ottawa - Club de danse folklorique internationale d'Ottawa International Folk Dancers of Ottawa The International Folk Dancers are a community of friends who enjoy dancing to the beautiful music from many different countries.

We are happy to announce that this fall, we are offering our introductory course International Folk Dance again!

In this 12-week course, you will learn a selection of dances from various countries and become part of a community of dance enthusiasts who love to dance to the beat of many different drums.

No partner or dance experience necessary!

For more information, or to sign up, please check out our website:

Intro to International Folk Dance - International Folk Dancers of Ottawa The International Folk Dancers of Ottawa enjoy dances from all around the world in a recreational and fun setting.

Hello dancers!

Due to the extremely high temperatures, dancing at the NAC has been postponed until next week. We will dance at Jack Purcell tonight instead.

Only four more weeks until Roberto Bagnoli visits Ottawa for a workshop weekend that is promising to be a lot of fun. We look forward to seeing many of you in Ottawa! If you have already registered, you should have received a confirmation e-mail. If you haven’t registered yet, please keep in mind that if you would like to sign up for dinner, the final date for that is 8 March. Registrations for the workshop and the party will remain open after that date.

For more information, visit our website: https://www.internationalfolkdancersofottawa.ca/en/workshops/
or the Facebook Event Page https://fb.me/e/42S8nVv3e

This week, on January 11, teaching will start again!

Same time, same place, more new dances. Are you already curious what we have in store for you? Our fall dancing ended with a cliffhanger and this winter, our dancing will take us further east. Of course, we will also keep dancing everything that has been taught so far.

It might be cold outside, but we will dance ourselves warm at Jack Purcell Community Centre!

This is just a reminder that tomorrow, Thursday, September 28, teaching will start again! We will start promptly at 7:30 pm with dances that are either completely new, or so ancient that they will feel new again! From 8:30 - 9:50 pm, it is time for requests, and we can dance some more!

Haven't signed up yet? Here's a handy form to fix that: https://forms.gle/RqvihtRmaeFGiSbE6

There are a few spots left in our 10-week Introduction to International Folk Dance Course! Curious?

Check our website for more information and to register
https://dancearoundtheworldottawa.wordpress.com/

🌍 Discover the Joy of International Folk Dance! 🕺💃

Are you ready to embark on a cultural journey through dance? 🌟 Join our exciting Introduction to International Folk Dance course and experience the rhythms and melodies of the world. 🎶✨

🗓️ Date: Thursday, September 28
🕕 Time: 7:30 - 8:30 pm
📍 Location: Jack Purcell Community Centre

🌐 Learn the basic steps, moves, and traditions of various international folk dances, including vibrant styles from different corners of the globe. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a beginner, this course is designed for everyone to enjoy and learn together!

🤩 Why choose our course?

✅ Expert instructors passionate about sharing their global dance knowledge.
✅ A welcoming and inclusive community of dance enthusiasts.
✅ Uncover the history and cultural significance behind each dance.
✅ Improve your coordination, flexibility, and overall fitness while having a blast!

Ready to take the first step? Visit our website for more information and to secure your spot:

👉
https://dancearoundtheworldottawa.wordpress.com/

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with cultures worldwide through the universal language of dance. Spread the word, invite your friends, and let's dance to the rhythms of the world together! 🌎🎊

Intro to International Folk Dance - International Folk Dancers of Ottawa - Club de danse folklorique internationale d'Ottawa The International Folk Dancers of Ottawa enjoy dances from all around the world in a recreational and fun setting.

Tonight we will dance at the NAC Wooden Terrace, starting at 7:30 pm. Join us for some summer folk dance vibes!

Meet Wijnand, who will be our teacher during IFDO's 55th Anniversary Weekend. This video gives you some insight in his background and his work. The video is in Dutch, but if you click the "settings" button at the bottom of the page, you can switch the subtitles to English.

Nova College Dans | Werelddans & docent Wijnand Karel Benieuwd naar wat het vak werelddans van de opleiding Nova College Dans inhoudt? Docent Wijnand Karel vertelt je er in deze video meer over.

The countdown has started. Only 7 more weeks until our 55th Anniversary. Remember to sign up so that you can join and celebrate with us!

For more information and to sign up, please visit: https://www.internationalfolkdancersofottawa.ca/en/come-and-celebrate-our-55th-anniversary-with-us/

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CmzV1aHpoGi/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

International Folk Dancers of Ottawa on Instagram International Folk Dancers of Ottawa shared a post on Instagram. Follow their account to see 6 posts.

What a treat it was to dance at La Fab sur Mill yesterday!

Last Thursday, we had a wonderful time learning Polish folk dances from Andrzej Borowiec from Polanie Dance Group [Ottawa]

Where are our dances from? Yellow: countries from which we have at least one dance in our repertoire. Green: countries from which a dance has been taught since the start of the current season (September 2022.)

Want to know more? Check out our website: https://www.internationalfolkdancersofottawa.ca/.../...

The new season has gotten off to a great start at IFDO! Lots of familiar faces and some great new dancers as well! This week, we will teach a Turkish dance, Damat Halayi

Damat Halayı - Abim Damat Oluyor Sırada Bana Geliyor Kutay & Fatma Düğün Damat Halayı - Abim Damat Oluyor Sırada Bana Geliyor Kutay & Fatma DüğünKardeşimize bir ömür boyu mutluluklar diliyorum Kanalıma beğenip abone olmayı unutmay...

Have you always wanted to learn how to dance? Now is the perfect time!

Our new season, with beginner-friendly teaching, starts on September 8 AND this year our annual fee is only $10 instead of the usual $85. The best deal in town just got better!

All ages and abilities are welcome! No experience or partner needed.

Click here to register: https://www.internationalfolkdancersofottawa.ca/en/registration/

Or, read more about us here:
https://www.internationalfolkdancersofottawa.ca/en/welcome/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2022/05/20/dance-therapy-anxiety-pandemic/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR2Y3ZfJtkzbvoSTJjRV1uJvhEalOiPSPE8S6rEsD00BA2q8VjBa6jkRLdk

Anxious, lonely or angry? Try dancing. A small but growing body of research suggests that such movement may provide more mood benefits than other types of cardio exercise.

At the start of the pandemic, we missed one of our favourite dances so much that we created a cyber-version.

Cyber-Şemamme Semmame is a Kurdish dance, which in the past year has become one of the most popular dances in our club. We normally dance together once or twice a week and...

When the pandemic hit in 2020, IFDO had been dancing every Thursday for 52 years, the only time we did not meet was when a major holiday fell on a Thursday and the community centre was closed. So, to say that COVID-19 threw a wrench into our activities is an understatement.

But, when you love dancing as much as we do, you find a way. We managed to stick together and enjoy our favourite activity as best we could.

After some online adventures during the initial lockdown, we started meeting in person again in the summer of 2020. Dancing during a global pandemic meant that we had to adjust to ever-changing public health regulations and dance at many different locations and in varying weather conditions.

Was this always easy? It certainly was not. Did we succeed? Yes, we did! Thanks to a fabulous executive team and enthusiastic members, our group is still going strong.