

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: ? ? ?Mardi Gras Carnival Night ? ? ? Learn to Swing Dance: Lesson + Social 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 07:45 pm – Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 11:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Come try swing dancing this Friday with a colourful Mardi Gras twist! It’s fun, beginner-friendly, and you don’t need a partner.

? SPECIAL DEAL
 Dress in the Mardi Gras theme and get in for $10!
Regular admission is $15.

MARDI GRAS THEME ? ? ?
We’re adding a lively New Orleans street-party vibe to our regular Friday swing dance. Our DJs will mix in New Orleans-inspired tunes!

Dress Code: Bright, bold, festive! 
Think purple, green, gold. Incorporate sparkle, beads, rhinestones masks and feathers (dance-safe).

Come try swing dancing this Friday but with a colourful Mardi Gras twist!

It’s fun, beginner-friendly, and you don’t need a partner.

WHAT’S HAPPENING ?
Beginner Lesson (8:00–9:00 PM) Never danced before? We teach you the basics in a fun, friendly class.
Social Dancing (9:00–11:30 PM) Dance the night away to swing music — with Mardi Gras flavour added throughout the night.
Extras (~10:15 PM) Shim Sham, jam circle, or a short performance.

More info: swingottawa.ca/new-at-osds

DETAILS? 
Admission: $15 (cash or Square)
 Time: Doors 7:45 PM · Lesson 8:00 PM · Dancing until 11:30 PM
 Location: 174 Wilbrod St, St Joseph’s Parish Basement
 How to get here: swingottawa.ca/new-at-osds/how-to-get-here

PARKING ?️
 • Limited free passes (first come, first served)
 • Display your pass to avoid a ticket
 • Street parking and a pay kiosk also available

WHAT TO WEAR ? 
No dress code  come as you are or dress Mardi Gras if you want to join the theme and save on admission!

 Wear clean, comfortable indoor shoes with flat soles.
 Bring a water bottle. Drinks are sold on site.

WHY TRY SWING DANCING? ? 
Swing dancing comes from the joyful jazz of the 1920s–40s.
 It’s upbeat, social, and easy to start.

You’ll learn something new, meet friendly people, and enjoy a special Mardi Gras-themed night. We can’t wait to dance with you!
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Venez essayer la danse swing ce vendredi, avec une touche colorée de Mardi Gras !
C’est amusant, accessible aux débutant·e·s, et aucun partenaire n’est requis.

? OFFRE SPÉCIALE
Habillez-vous selon le thème du Mardi Gras et entrez pour 10 $ !
Admission régulière : 15 $

THÈME MARDI GRAS ? ? ?
Nous ajoutons une ambiance festive inspirée des fêtes de rue de La Nouvelle-Orléans à notre soirée swing du vendredi.
Nos DJ feront aussi jouer des morceaux inspirés de la Nouvelle-Orléans !

Code vestimentaire : coloré, audacieux, festif !
Pensez violet, vert, or, avec des paillettes, perles, strass, masques et plumes (sécuritaires pour la danse).

AU PROGRAMME ?
Cours débutant (20 h – 21 h) Jamais dansé ? Aucun souci ! On vous enseigne les bases dans un cours amusant et convivial.
Danse sociale (21 h – 23 h 30) Dansez sur de la musique swing toute la soirée, avec une touche Mardi Gras tout au long de la nuit.
Extras (~22 h 15) Shim Sham, cercle de jam, ou courte performance.

Plus d’infos : swingottawa.ca/new-at-osds

DÉTAILS ?
Entrée : 15 $ (argent comptant ou Square)
Horaire : Portes 19 h 45 · Cours 20 h · Danse jusqu’à 23 h 30
Lieu : Sous-sol de la paroisse St Joseph, 174 rue Wilbrod
Comment s’y rendre : swingottawa.ca/new-at-osds/how-to-get-here

STATIONNEMENT ?️
• Nombre limité de laissez-passer gratuits (premier arrivé, premier servi)
• Affichez votre laissez-passer pour éviter une contravention
• Stationnement sur rue et borne de paiement aussi disponibles

QUOI PORTER ?
Aucun code vestimentaire — venez comme vous êtes,
ou habillez-vous Mardi Gras si vous voulez participer au thème et payer moins cher !

• Souliers d’intérieur propres et confortables, à semelles plates
• Apportez une bouteille d’eau (boissons aussi vendues sur place)

POURQUOI ESSAYER LA DANSE SWING ? ?
La danse swing vient du jazz joyeux des années 1920 à 1940.
C’est énergique, social et facile à commencer.

Vous apprendrez quelque chose de nouveau, rencontrerez des gens sympathiques
et profiterez d’une soirée spéciale à saveur Mardi Gras.
On a hâte de danser avec vous ! ??
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/mardi-gras-carnival-night-learn-to-swing-dance-lesson-social/200029440255553
- **Event Categories**: carnivals, entertainment, music, workshops, parties
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 50

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029440255553?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=ottawa-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Ottawa
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: 174 Wilbrod St, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K1N 6N8
- **lat**: 45.42535
- **long**: -75.68493
- **full address**: 174 Wilbrod St, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K1N 6N8

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Ottawa Swing Dance Society - OSDS (https://allevents.in/org/ottawa-swing-dance-society-osds/26013576)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 07:45 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 174 Wilbrod St, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K1N 6N8
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Ottawa Swing Dance Society - OSDS
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** carnivals, entertainment, music, workshops, parties
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about ? ? ?Mardi Gras Carnival Night ? ? ? Learn to Swing Dance: Lesson + Social  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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