Hello dancers!

I cannot thank you enough for continuing to build with me such a supportive, welcoming, kind, and motivating Dance with Emilie community. I am so grateful to be a positive part of your week, bringing joy (and a serious workout!) to your life, while sharing my deep love for dance and music. I truly appreciate all of your kind messages throughout the session, your posts on social media showing off your fabulous dance skills, and for continuing to bring your friends and family to join in the fun!

I cannot wait to see you back fully recharged for another session! See you all soon on the dance floor!

Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group (GNAG)
175 Third Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1S 2K2

CLASSES

Feel the Vibes All Levels - Mondays at 6:15 pm - MAIN HALL

This is the perfect class for those who love variety and learning something new each week! This class combines two of Emilie’s most popular classes - Latin Vibes and Caribbean Vibes - with added vibes from around the world to bring you a global groove! Get ready to shimmy and shake to Reggaeton, Soca, Salsa, Afro, Samba, House, Dancehall, Bachata, Salsaton... and many other vibes! This is an all-levels class where options will be given so everyone feels comfortable. Bring running shoes with clean soles.

Drop-ins are welcome throughout the session!

Bring It Back All Levels - Mondays at 7:15 pm - MAIN HALL

This high-energy class is all about having fun and learning the choreography to some of our favourite songs! Bringing back the great hits from the 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s! Check out the schedule below. This is an all-levels class where options will be given so everyone feels comfortable - and it’s a great workout too. Bring running shoes with clean soles.

Drop-ins are welcome throughout the session if space permits!

Given the popularity of this class, consider reserving your drop-in spots in advance.

Dancehall Funk Level 2 - Mondays at 8:15 pm - DANCE STUDIO

Originating from the beautiful island of Jamaica and spreading rapidly on a global scale, Dancehall has made a huge impact on the dance community. This class will teach you a combination of hot moves and a challenging routine full of fresh, street smart choreography, dancing to the hottest music. Minimum of two years of street dance experience. Bring running shoes with clean soles.

Registration required; drop-ins are welcome only if space permits (please contact Emilie).

Hip Hop Level 2 - Wednesdays at 6:15 pm - DANCE STUDIO

From classic, to old school, to recent hits, this class will keep you moving to great music! Hip Hop movements are all about confidence, creativity and attitude. Minimum of two years of dance experience. Bring running shoes with clean soles.

Registration required; drop-ins are welcome only if space permits (please contact Emilie).

Street Dance Level 3 - Wednesdays at 7:15 pm - DANCE STUDIO

Get ready for an energetic and challenging class! Street dances are all about creativity, confidence, expression and attitude. You will learn hot moves and challenging choreography that will incorporate Hip Hop, Reggaeton, Dancehall, House, and more. Minimum of three years of street dance experience. Bring running shoes with clean soles.

Registration required; drop-ins are welcome only if space permits (please contact Emilie).

Burlesque & Sass All Levels - Wednesdays at 8:15 pm - DANCE STUDIO

Celebrate your creativity, individuality, uniqueness, and fierceness in a fun and welcoming environment. Learn a sassy routine and find new confidence on and off the dance floor! This is an all-levels class where options will be given so everyone feels comfortable and oh-so fabulous!

Registration required; drop-ins are welcome only if space permits (please contact Emilie).

Dancehall Funk All Levels - Thursdays at 6:15 pm - DANCE STUDIO

Originating from the beautiful island of Jamaica and spreading rapidly on a global scale, Dancehall has made a huge impact on the dance community. This class will teach you a combination of hot moves and a routine full of fresh, street smart choreography, dancing to the hottest music. This is an all-levels class where options will be given so everyone feels comfortable - and it’s a great workout too! Bring running shoes with clean soles.

Registration required; drop-ins are welcome only if space permits (please contact Emilie).

Reggaeton All Levels - Thursdays at 7:15 pm - DANCE STUDIO

From the clubs of Bogotá to the streets of Havana, Reggaeton music is the hugely popular, pulsing rhythm you hear just about everywhere, from artists like Bad Bunny, Daddy Yankee, J Balvin, and so many more! This class will emphasize hard-hitting moves and body isolations that will challenge you and make you more confident on the dance floor! Emilie started the first Reggaeton class in Ottawa over 15 years ago, and it’s still one of her favourite classes to teach! Bring running shoes with clean soles.

Registration required; drop-ins are welcome only if space permits (please contact Emilie).

WORKSHOPS

Lizzo Workshop All Levels - Thursday January 25 at 8:15 PM - MAIN HALL

Embrace your inner diva dancing to Lizzo’s top hits from Good as Hell to Juice and Truth Hurts! This workshop is all about letting loose, feeling empowered, and having a blast as we move and groove to Lizzo's infectious music. Emilie will guide you through fun choreography that celebrates body positivity and self-expression. Get ready to boost your confidence and slay the dance floor! This is an all-levels workshop where options will be given so everyone feels comfortable. Bring running shoes with clean soles.

Chair Dance Workshop Level 1 - Sunday February 11 at 1:00 PM - DANCE STUDIO

Just in Time for Valentine's Day! Each year, Emilie brings back these popular workshops that celebrate creativity, individuality, sensuality, and fierceness in a fun and welcoming environment! In this Level 1 workshop, you'll learn a sassy chair routine that will boost your confidence, both on and off the dance floor. Wear something comfortable that makes you feel oh-so-fabulous and inspired (heels optional). If you want to learn another sassy routine that will incorporate some hot floor moves, stick around for Level 2! 

Chair Dance & Floor Workshop Level 2 - Sunday February 11 at 3:00 PM - DANCE STUDIO

Just in Time for Valentine's Day! Tap into your sexy, glamorous, bombshell YOU! This Level 2 workshop will include more advanced movements and choreography and will be extra spicy with the addition of floor moves! Bring dance heels if you’d like and wear something that makes you feel sassy and inspired!

Sean Paul Workshop All Levels - Thursday February 29 at 8:15 PM - MAIN HALL

Get ready to shake dat ting to SP hits! Get Busy, Temperature, Like Glue, I’m Still in Love with You, Gimme the Light, Give It Up to Me… Sean-A-Paul, so mi go so then! This is an all-levels workshop where options will be given so everyone feels comfortable. Bring running shoes with clean soles.

Afro Vibes Workshop All Levels - Sunday March 3 at 1:00 PM - DANCE STUDIO

Afro Vibes is a dynamic workshop designed to explore the vibrant and diverse world of Afro-inspired dance styles. Get ready for the high-energy movements, infectious rhythms, and cultural richness behind these hot rhythms. This workshop is open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced dancers, and is a welcoming environment for everyone to learn and enjoy Afro dance styles! Bring running shoes with clean soles.

Body Isolations & Performance Tips Workshop All Levels - Sunday March 3 at 3:00 PM - DANCE STUDIO

Dancers, your requests have been heard, and thrilled to announce the return of this unique and exciting workshop! Dive into the world of body isolations for street dance rhythms and uncover the secrets to unlocking your full potential as a dancer, complete with valuable tips and techniques. Body isolations entail the art of precise control and movement of specific body parts while maintaining stillness in the rest of your body. We will also focus on facial expression as the key to connecting with your movements and music. Mastering these techniques will significantly boost your performance skills and presence on the dance floor! Bring running shoes with clean soles.

PRIVATE LESSONS

One-on-one or small group lessons - Thursday evenings

If you are looking to work on your technique, develop your personal style, for something specific like a wedding dance or want to try something new! Lessons take place in the spacious and beautiful Dance Studio at GNAG. Lessons are designed and customized for your level of experience and comfort. For more information: contact Emilie!

Do not hesitate to sign up for Emilie's classes - there is a class for everyone (even if you have never danced before). Check out on the special workshops or private lessons each season too! Get ready for a great workout in a super positive atmosphere. Best dance classes in the city! ~ Lana

Emilie’s classes are amazing vibes and such a great workout too! She is not only an incredibly skilled dancer in so many styles, but also a fantastic teacher! Great place to make new friends too. I also love that all bodies and all abilities are celebrated. I have several years of dance experience, and have still improved SO much taking Emilie’s classes! 100% recommend! ~ Aarin

Energetic, fun, passionate, enthusiastic, inspiring, motivating, impressive! You NEED to try one of Emilie’s classes, you won’t regret it! The way I feel after leaving one of Emilie’s classes is like no other. Emilie is a complete ray of sunshine, and her energy is felt throughout the room. She is an experienced and skilled dancer and choreographer. Her amazing choreographies are tailored to each class so dancers of all levels can feel confident with the moves. She breaks down each move so it is easy to understand, and happily answers any questions you may have. Each class and choreography is unique and super fun! No matter what class you choose I can promise that you will have the best time and will be coming back for more! Emilie, I can’t thank you enough for the energy, effort and good vibes you bring to each and every class. I am so lucky to have found your classes!!! ~ Krystal

Joining Dance with Emilie Community has been the most nourishing experience for me. Emilie is so dedicated to creating an environment where we feel safe, positively challenged, happy, and appreciated. She has a beautiful gift and she genuinely shares it with the intent of making everyone happy. Her ability to make the classes fun and challenging is unique. She makes you want to learn and push yourself to be better every time. It is the one place where when I show up, I can put on pause the challenges of my day. Emilie is extremely talented in a variety of dance styles and you will never be disappointed! ~ Jessica

Emilie is simply THE BEST! Not only in her skills that inspire so many but also her enthusiasm and motivation and the super fun environment she creates in all her classes! I have taken several different classes with her now and keep renewing my seasons passes, and I also throughly enjoyed learning the choreo for a childhood favourite - Thriller when I took her Thriller Workshop. Im always looking forward to her classes so much because she's so encouraging and fun and it helps to improve your bad day or get your of the funk instantly! HIGHLY RECOMMEND you give her classes a try, she's got something for everyone no matter how experienced (or not) you are! ~ Yelena

Emilie is all about them good vibes and spreading feel-good energy ✨ She has various styles of dance to offer and she's an expert in all of them! Everything from her experienced technique, glowing personality, mind-blowing creativity and contagious smile, makes you want to come back every week to learn more and have the best time of your life! She radiates and brings so much happiness through her expression and love for dance, and is truly a beautiful person all around. I've personally tried all her classes, and although they are all so different, there's one thing in common: THE BEST TEACHER! Whether it's some latin spice, hardcore hip-hop or some sassy Burlesque, Emilie is known to be the greatest dance teacher because she has one rule in her class: never stop moving. So do what feels right for your body, keep it moving and join one of her classes and I promise you, you won't regret it! ~ Lianne

Emilie's classes are fantastic. They are a great mix of learning technique and pure fun. Emilie is able to teach dancers with varying levels of experience at the same time, so the classes are challenging while still being accessible and welcoming. Emilie's workshops are also the best. Actual, iconic choreography + uplifting vibes = 100% fun. Don't miss out! ~ Angela

A dance class with Emilie is unlike any other adult dance class in Ottawa! Not only are the routines both challenging and fun, Emilie's teaching style makes everyone feel comfortable and welcome. If you've ever considered trying or returning to dance as an adult I encourage you to check out Emilie's classes. You'll be hooked! ~ Nicole

Honestly, dancing with Emilie is the highlight of my week, every week! Whether you've been dancing for years or it’s your first class ever, her classes are a space where everyone feels welcome to dance their hearts out! She creates an atmosphere where you can feel free to let loose and try new things whether you're the most outgoing person or totally shy. I've been dancing with her for over a year and have tried a bunch of different styles, and she really encourages you to find what works for you! Her classes are judgement free, fun, silly, and places to grow either personally or as a dancer! ~ Lina