FAQ

Where's The Main Ballroom?

Ottawa Marriott Hotel, 2nd floor. Straight ahead from the elevators!

Where are the 2 Workshops Rooms?

Rideau: Ottawa Marriott Hotel, 3rd floor. Take a right once you exit the elevators, it will be straight ahead.

Wellington: Ottawa Marriott, 3rd floor. Take a right once you exist the elevators, then another right. 

What's "Taxes + Platform Fees" on World Dance Registry?

It's all of the taxes and surcharges that the event owes to the government and our platforms. This surcharge can be broken down in three components, which do not fund our operations.

  • 13% Sales Tax (HST)
  • 2.8% Credit Card Processing Fee (Stripe)
  • 1.5% Platform Fee (World Dance Registry)

What is the Flower Power Hour?

Flower Power Hour is our way of making it easier to dance with Champions and All Stars. We keep them very busy all weekend, but for this hour, their only job is to dance with attendees.

Read how it works on the Flower Power Hour web page.

I have questions about my hotel room!

Our partners at the Ottawa Marriott are happy to help you with anything about to your stay there. We’d like to hear your feedback about the hotel, but only the hotel can make decisions or changes to room pricing, location, cleanliness, or any other issues you might experience. We’re guests, just like you!

What is Swing of the Hill?

This is our signature winner-take-all, All-Canadian style contest. The winning couple takes home $3,000. Details about this and other contests can be found in the Compete section of this website.

What is GOOSE?

In this competition, the top 2 couples from each Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and All Star WSDC Jack & Jill Division of the weekend come together in a spotlight competition to cap off the weekend. Details about this and other contests can be found in the Compete section of this website.