Swing in Bloom is Canada’s capital West Coast Swing (WCS) event. Operated by West Coast Swing Events Ottawa (WCSEO), our mission is to deliver an event that delights professional artists, competitors, staff, volunteers, and attendees alike.

It’s a labour of love from the entire Ottawa WCS community. We’d love to dance with you here in our nation’s capital!

Contact Us

The best way to reach us is through our contact form – the event directors read every message received and strive to respond in a timely manner.

Our Vision

West Coast Swing dancers from across North America and the world choose Swing In Bloom for a thoughtfully curated, high-quality experience that delights professional artists, competitors, staff, volunteers, and attendees alike.

Our Mission

Design and deliver an annual World Swing Dance Council sanctioned event that delights the artists, competitors, staff, volunteers, and attendees.

The Swing In Bloom  team:

• Designs the event with a balance of opportunities to connect, learn, compete, and be inspired throughout the weekend.
• Delivers a delightful experience by maintaining high standards of professionalism, artistry, management, communication, operations, and logistics.
  
• Empowers and supports professional staff known for excellence in their fields, including Champions, Judges, DJs, MCs, Teachers, Vendors, Sponsors, and Partners.
  
• Provides a safe and affirming experience by attending to details that spotlight inclusivity, accessibility, and care.

Our Values

Our interactions and decisions are guided by these Values:

Community Focus

We cultivate a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space where professionals, staff, volunteers, sponsors, and attendees feel a sense of belonging and support. 

Friendly Candour

We exist because of the community and friendships formed through dance. As we pursue our goals, we respect friendship by communicating openly, with honesty and care.

Delightful Details

We strive to engage, surprise, and delight with thoughtfully curated pleasures that enhance the weekend experience.

Inclusive Practices

We uphold an event Code of Conduct that empowers dancers and professionals of all genders, races, ethnicity, abilities, and ages to feel safe and affirmed.

Continuous Development

We provide opportunities for dancers at all skill levels to develop artistically, technically, and socially, and we continuously develop our skills as organizers and promoters.

Excellence

We surround ourselves with excellence. This includes internationally acclaimed West Coast Swing professionals; Canadian talents who bring world-class skills and training home; and experts known for high standards of arts organizing and event production.