Rhythm and Riff Dance Exchange
Saturday May 2, 2026
Ottawa Dance Directive, Arts Court
2 Daly Ave
Registration is OPEN!
Tickets are available here
Daytime Schedule:
| Time | Workshop Schedule for Full Pass Holders | Workshop Schedule for Individual Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30am | DOORS OPEN | |
| 9:45am | Ghanaian Dance with Stacey Can-Tamakloe | Tap Dance with The Ottawa Rhythm Initiative |
| 11:15am | Tap Dance with The Ottawa Rhythm Initiative | Ghanaian Dance with Stacey Can-Tamakloe |
| 12:30pm | LUNCH | |
| 1:30pm | Vernacular Jazz with Kofi Arthiabah | House with Arnaldo “Effect” Betancourt Silva |
| 3:00pm | House with Arnaldo “Effect” Betancourt Silva | Vernacular Jazz with Kofi Arthiabah |
| 4:15pm | WORKSHOPS END |
Evening Schedule:
NOTE: All parts of the evening schedule are included in a full event pass. If you have purchased an individual workshop ticket you must purchase a ticket to the evening portion separately.
| Time | Schedule |
|---|---|
| 6:45pm | DOORS OPEN FOR THE EVENING |
| 7:00pm | Community Performance featuring The Fascinating Rhythms, SwingUO, The Ottawa Rhythm Initiative Ensemble… and more! |
| 7:30pm | Social Dance Begins! Featuring DJ Bill in Studio B playing Jazz and Swing music AND DJ Seiiizi in the ODD Box playing House and Funk music! |
| 10:00pm | DANCE ENDS |
JDJ gratefully acknowledges the support of the City of Ottawa.
