Ottawa Line Dancing with Sylvie - Friendly line dancing classes for adults 45+, offered at the Carleton Heights Community Centre (Level 1 and Level 2), the Rideau Park United Church (FULL), and shared teaching at the Richmond Public School. No partner needed. Line dancing is an easy, enjoyable way to stay active while improving balance, coordination, focus, and memory — all to great music. The steps are simple, the pace is relaxed, and the atmosphere is welcoming. Let's Dance!
It was hot and humid in the church hall today, but a good number of dancers still came out. We kept things easy with a couple of simple new dances, and we also tested my new choreography. Quitter’s Groove went over very well, and it will definitely be on the agenda for the summer session.
** Repetition is your friend **
This is what we did:
Quitter's Groove - Video and Step sheet coming soon
Daddy's hand Modified - Alt Mus: Ashes By Now - Lee Ann Womack
Level 2 was really on top of everything today. Even the dances that felt challenging before came together so smoothly — such great progress. Well done, everyone. It was a joy to watch you dance.
Until next week.
This is what we did:
Country As Can Be in a circle
Star Ring Waltz - Alt Music - Waltzing - Kate Friesen
We had such a good time dancing with our Level 1 group today. Everything seemed to come more easily for everyone, and the hour just flew by. Lots of fun and lots of smiles — a really lovely class.
If you’re smiling, you’re doing it right!
This is what we did:
We Can't Wait Twice
Thank you to my friend Lynn for reminding me to teach dance floor etiquette. This one‑pager is something I put together for my students, and reviewing these myself was a good reminder too.
We’ve been talking in class about dancing in bars, so I thought this list might be useful if you end up dancing in those settings. These tips are simply here to help you feel more confident and comfortable on any dance floor.
We had a lovely time dancing this afternoon. We learned a new dance and tried it in a circle, which made it especially fun. The whole class had an easy, relaxed feeling — like a gathering of friends. A really enjoyable day.
This is what we did:
Daddy's hand Modified - Alt Mus: Ashes By Now - Lee Ann Womack
Country as Can Be in a circle
Today we revisited some of the earlier dances we learned, and it was great to see how much everyone remembered. We continued working on Strummingbird and We Can’t Wait, and those are coming along very nicely as well. We even danced the very first routine I ever taught this group — with almost no review — and they managed it beautifully. That’s a real sign of progress.
A great day for this class.
This is what we did:LLH Shuffle - Vente Pa Ca - Ricky Martin
Say Goodbye
We had such a fun class today. The dancers were moving beautifully, and the energy in the room was great. I introduced the Monterey Turn, and we finally got over that tricky weight shift — a real win for the group.
We also had a lot of laughs dancing Country As Can Be in a circle. It was light, happy, and full of smiles. A really good day for this class.
Until next week.
This is what we did:
Country As Can Be in a circle
Star Ring Waltz - Alt Music - Waltzing - Kate Friesen - twice
We covered a lot of material today at Rideau Park United Church. I introduced three new dances along with the rock step, the Monterey Turn, and the Coaster Step. Everything went really well, and the group showed just how much progress they’ve made since we began. It was genuinely impressive to see how confidently everyone handled the new material.
Until next time.
This is what we did:
Daddy's hand Modified - Alt Mus: Ashes By Now - Lee Ann Womack
