Ottawa's Largest Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio
DQ Ballroom & Fitness is Ottawa's largest ballroom and Latin dance studio, teaching group classes, private lessons, wedding first-dance choreography, and competitive coaching across 15+ styles including Waltz, Cha Cha, Salsa, and Argentine Tango. Free trial classes available, no partner required.
20+
Years in Ottawa
50+
Classes per week
15+
Dance styles taught
4
Studio floors
Dance Programs For All Skills
Eight programs covering every reason someone walks through our doors, from a wedding first dance to championship prep.
Ottawa Group Dance Lessons
Every day there are different beginner and intermediate group lessons for kids, adults, and seniors to choose from. Have a look and pick the class that's right for you.
The full weekly schedule lives on the calendar. Most beginner series let you join with no partner, and we rotate through the room every couple of minutes.
Coming Up This Week
Beginner Ballroom
Beginner
Tue
7:45 PM
Intermediate Latin
Intermediate
Thu
7:00 PM
Friday Social Party
Social
Fri
8:00 PM
Ask About Our Welcome Offer
We have an introductory package for first-time dancers. Send a quick note and we'll share the details.
Dance Studio Rentals
The right floor for rehearsals, filming, and private events.
High quality floors, full mirror walls, and an acoustically-tuned sound system. Available hourly or for longer blocks. Yoga studio rentals are listed separately.
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Get Fit, Stay Healthy!
Skip the hassle of crowded gyms and enjoy the comfort of our boutique gym.
Straightforward pricing for drop-ins and monthly memberships. We can also help you reach your dance and fitness goals through personal training, Trigger Point Therapy, and Active Aging Services.
Dance Events & Workshops
DQ Ballroom & Fitness offers dance performances and workshops on location to create a unique experience for your event.
Corporate, community, and school events. Our team of professional dancers and instructors brings your celebration to life with tailored choreography or hands-on workshops your guests will remember.
Real Reviews From Real Dancers
Pulled from our Google profile.
50+ Google reviews
“The best dance studio in Ottawa. It has a huge dance floor, perfect for International Ballroom. They offer classes for all ages, all levels and various styles, with world-class instructors.”
Karen Lo
a year ago
“Melanie helped us create the perfect choreo for our wedding dance. She was amazing, always nice and patient, extremely professional and experienced. She made us feel comfortable and we made a lot of progress.”
Rebecca Scano
10 months ago
“Melanie & Lionel are excellent instructors, very knowledgeable and fun to work with. The studio has a beautiful dance floor, one of the most spacious in Ottawa. The Friday dance parties and special events are my favourite, not to be missed!”
Mirka Strmiskova
a year ago
“I am very satisfied to dance at DQ where I have learned to dance with precision, style and control. Instructors are highly skilled, teach with a sense of humour, and adapt to your learning objectives.”
Yvan Beaulieu
a year ago
“A welcoming dance studio for all ages and dance experience. The instructors are knowledgeable and patient. Lots of styles to choose from on the schedule and the prices are fair. Having a really nice time in the group classes as well as the social dances.”
Catherine H
a year ago
“If you're looking for a dance studio in Ottawa, whether you have zero experience or you're a seasoned dancer, this is your sign to stop looking and try DQ Ballroom & Fitness.”
Clara Miller
a year ago
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Class openings, social party announcements, and the occasional welcome offer for new students.
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