Ottawa Line Dancing with Sylvie - Friendly line dancing classes for adults 50+, offered at the Carleton Heights Community Centre (Level 1 and Level 2) and the Diane Dean/Greenboro Community Centre(starting September). 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!
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.
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Daddy's hand Modified - Alt Mus: Ashes By Now - Lee Ann Womack
We learned some new dances today in Level 2. We started with Landmine, my new choreography, because I wanted to see what level it truly belongs in. It looks like it will settle at Beginner — the steps are simple enough, and the real challenge is the speed of the music. The song really rocks, so it was fun to try it with the group.
We had a few people returning to class today, so several of the dances were new to them. We took things slowly and worked through everything at a comfortable pace. It was steady, patient learning — exactly what this group does so well.
Until next week.
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Landmine
Dream Weavin' Alt Music - Down Under by Men at Work
No Boots Under my Bed at 90%
Star Ring Waltz - Alt Music - Waltzing - Kate Friesen at 90%
Today was another great learning day for our Level 1 group. We introduced two new dances — Strummingbird and We Can’t Wait — and everyone dove right in. It was fun exploring some new steps together, including the Monterey Turn. Lots of smiles all around; it was a genuinely happy place to be.
I reminded everyone that while learning the steps is helpful, the real goal is simply to be together, stay active, and enjoy dancing. And today, we absolutely did.
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LLH Shuffle - Vente Pa Ca - Ricky Martin
Come to the Carleton Heights Community Centre for a 6-weeks session starting July 15th for Level 1 and Level 2
We were a smaller group today, but we danced really well and made the most of our time together. I introduced my new choreography Landmine — the music is fast, but the steps are easy, and it was fun to try something with a different kind of energy.
We worked through our remaining dances very nicely, and the whole afternoon had a cosy, relaxed feeling. This group has progressed so well, and it really shows in how confidently everyone moves now.
Until next week — “One step at a time, one smile at a time.”
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Landmine
A Little Bit of Mambo - Alt Music - Mambo #5 by Lou Bega
We had a smaller group today, but they were focused and hard‑working again. We learned two new dances, and both went smoothly. They reinforced the step combinations we’ve been practicing this session, so they fit nicely into our program.
Level 2 is progressing so well right now — it’s genuinely fun to watch the steps settle in and the confidence grow week by week.
We also went back to two of my own choreographies, and those are coming along steadily. It was a fun class with lots of smiles, which is always great to see.
See you on the dance floor.
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Dream Weavin' Alt Music - Down Under by Men at Work
Level 1 was on fire today — you were dancing so well that we made it through seven dances with confidence and great energy. Because everything was flowing so nicely, we even had time to revisit the LLH Shuffle to Vente Pa’ Ca, and you handled it beautifully. The rhythm and the triple step are settling in, and it really showed.
With the progress you’re making, I think we’ll be ready to explore a few new dances next week. It’s exciting to see how far you’ve come in such a short time.
See you on the dance floor.
This is what we did
Easy Mambo - Alt Music - If You Wanna Be Happy - Dr. Victor & the Rasta Rebels
LLH Shuffle - Vente Pa Ca - Ricky Martin
Hi everyone,
I’ve been feeling really inspired lately, and this choreography came together so naturally that I decided to share it with you. My husband played Dry Spell for me, and the musicality grabbed me instantly — the rhythm stayed in my head, and the dance grew from that spark. I even shared the song with a friend before I realized it would end up becoming a choreography of my own.
It’s a High Beginner, but if you take out the full turn, your Beginners will be able to enjoy it too. The dance is now on YouTube, and I’ve also posted a teach video for my students to practice at home.
My Rideau Park group was keen to keep learning more challenging dances today, so we continued our work on No Boots Under My Bed. The step sequence is becoming clearer and easier for everyone, and the progress really showed. Good work.
We also learned two new dances this afternoon — Sweet Rhythm Soul (S.R.S.) and Cokernut Waltz — and both went very well. Cokernut Waltz was a lovely way to end the class on a smooth, relaxed note.
Until next week!
This is what we did:
A Little Bit of Mambo - Alt Music - Mambo #5 by Lou Bega
Level 2 worked really hard today, and to their credit, they stayed with it. We started by bringing back Take Me Home, a dance that many of you found challenging back in Level 1. Today, it was easy — and it was wonderful to see how clearly your progress showed. You’ve come a long way!
We then reviewed Dream Weaving to Down Under, and that went very well, especially for those seeing it for the second time. Nicely done.
After that, I introduced my new choreography, No Boots Under My Bed, along with the scissor step. For a first run‑through, I think we did well enough, and I really appreciated how determined everyone was to stick with it. It was a solid workout, and you showed great perseverance.
We finished with Star Ring Waltz, which was also new to some of you. Slowing the music down helped the steps settle in, and we’ll keep building confidence with that one over the next few weeks.
Looking forward to dancing again on all of these dances together next time.
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Dream Weavin' Alt Music - Down Under by Men at Work
Today we learned two brand‑new dances, and you all picked them up so smoothly. I was really pleased with how confidently everyone moved through The Door. We also worked on the Rock Recover step from Sweet Rhythm Soul, and that little technique is going to serve us well as we keep building toward the next level.
Well done, everyone. It was such a fun class, and I loved dancing with you today. Looking forward to seeing everything settle in even more next week.
This is what we did
I Sold My Soul Twice
Easy Mambo - Alt Music - If You Wanna Be Happy - Dr. Victor & the Rasta Rebels
Try out my new "High Beginner" choreography to the song Project by Chase MacDaniel. You can find it on U-tube or get the step sheet from Copperknob!
Thanks for watching,
Sylvie
I was so excited about my new choreography, No Boots Under My Bed, that I completely scrapped my original plan and taught it first instead. We had a challenging time getting through it, but everyone worked hard and stayed with me — a real workout for all of us.
The rest of the class flowed smoothly as we reviewed the mambo and the shuffle, and it was lovely to see those steps settling in so well. We’ll keep polishing the new dance next week, and I know it will come together beautifully with a bit more practice.
Until then, have a wonderful week and keep dancing.
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No Boots Under my Bed - Video - Teach Video - Also posted on Copperknob
A Little Bit of Mambo - Alt Music - Speedy Gonzalez - AB Quintanilla III & Kumbia Kings
Lots of smiles in class today! Everyone is getting comfortable and progressing so well. We learned Northbound Flame (their first rhumba step!) and I Sold My Soul for some footwork fun. Plus, we kicked things up with faster music — great workout and great energy.
This is what we did
I Sold My Soul - Twice
Easy Mambo - Alt Music - Despacito - Justin Bieber
Level 2 was buzzing today. We introduced the weave, the drag, and a brand‑new waltz — and this group handled it all beautifully. We were dancing full speed ahead on every routine, and the progress shows week after week. Such a fun afternoon with this crew.
This is what we did:
Dream Weavin' Alt Music Pride and Joy - Scooter LeeA Little Bit of Mambo Alt Music - Despacito - Justin Bieber and Luis Fonsi
What a fantastic afternoon at Britannia Park for our 2026 Flashmob. Thank you to everyone who came out to dance with us — such great energy and smiles all around.
I was genuinely touched to see some of my students joining us — your presence added so much joy to the moment.
A special thank you as well to Roch, who captured some wonderful photos and videos of the event.
Take a Look!
We had a very nice afternoon of dancing at Rideau Park today. We started with an easy warm‑up, Northbound Flame — a gentle tempo and a great way to ease into the class. I then introduced the mambo step with “A Little Bit of Mambo,” and we reviewed our shuffle/triple step using LLH Shuffle, which helped everything settle in nicely.
We also conquered A Bar Song full steam ahead, and it’s wonderful to see how confidently everyone is moving through it now. Great work today — steady progress, good focus, and plenty of fun.
This is what we did:
A Little Bit of Mambo - Alt Music - Blame It On the Bosa Nova - Jane McDonald
Cut a Rug - Alt Music - What a Crying Shame - The Mavericks
Rita's Waltz - Alt Music - The Lonely Waltz - The Mavericks
