You provide the space
We provide the dance
About Us
Based in Ottawa, the Nations Capital, we acknowledge that our work takes place on the unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. As a proud woman-owned business, Luv2Groove™ celebrates diversity and inclusivity every step of the way. We believe every body is a dancing body, and everyone deserves to feel the joy and freedom that movement brings.
What started in 2009 as a school-based dance program has blossomed into a vibrant movement across Canada. Today, Luv2Groove™ offers not only school programs but also summer camps, birthday parties, weekly classes, special events, and more—welcoming dancers of all ages, levels, and exceptionalities.
What makes Luv2Groove™ truly unique is our high-energy, inclusive approach that blends styles from hip hop, jazz, contemporary, Afro-fusion, breaking, creative dance, and beyond. We’re not about perfect steps—we’re about creating a safe, supportive space where everyone feels confident, inspired, and free to express themselves without judgment.
Come experience Luv2Groove™ for yourself through one of our many programs—and get ready to GROOVE, MOVE, and HAVE FUN!
Julia Gutsik, Founder/CEO of Luv2Groove™ started dancing at a very young age, and quickly became familiar with a variety of dance styles, from jazz, tap, ballet, contemporary, African, Latin dance hip hop and breakin. After earning a bachelor’s degree in dance at the University of Calgary in 2003, she began dancing professionally in Montreal, touring Canada, the U.S. and Europe for five years with a number of dance companies. In addition, from 2007-2011 she traveled across the Arctic including Nunavut and Nunavik facilitating social work through hip hop programs with Blueprintforlife. Equipped and inspired with new ideas, Julia returned to Ottawa in 2009 to complete first a bachelor’s degree and then a master’s degree in education at the University of Ottawa, graduating in 2012. Throughout this time, she realized a need for dance programming in schools where she could blend both her passions for dance and education.
As a result, Julia decided to design and develop a dance program (Luv2Groove™) that aligned directly with the arts curriculum. Creating a program that made dance accessible for everyBODY, ability, age level and exceptionality.
“My goal is making sure every person feels successful in our programs. My team and I can honestly say we love our job. It’s so rewarding to watch participants get so into it! This is what makes us unique from other companies- because everyone that comes to our workshops, birthday parties, summer camps, special events, pop up classes etc. leaves feeling successful and awesome!”
Meet our Team
Luv2Groove™ brings the dance to you, making dance accessible to any location. We provide professional dance instructors/educators, along with their own portable sound system and wireless microphone when delivering workshops.
Our Mission
Our MISSION is to foster the growth and development of dance education through a blending of our specialities in dance, health and education. Our goal is to the enhance the arts curriculum in schools by encouraging students to move, groove and to have fun! Throughout all of our workshops and dance units, students will increase self-confidence, improve their physical and mental capabilities and gain a deeper appreciation for the arts. Luv2Groove™ is a powerful educational program meeting the physical, intellectual and mental well-being of every student in a creative and dynamic way. We believe in celebrating our diverse society and focus on creating spaces where students feel safe, seen, valued and respected through dance education.
What our clients have to say
“WOW! Your dance workshop was awesome! You have so much energy, and obviously it is contagious! My students had the best time, and you made them feel like super stars! We definitely want to have you back next year!!!”
“You obviously love what you are doing and connect with the kids. You have the moves and make it look so easy. You inspired the students, kept a good pace and content for the age group, had a lot of variety, packed in a lot of moods and moves, appealed to the kids, and have a great sense of fun and humour. It was a very tightly executed session. Bravo!
“Thank you doing an amazing job interacting with the RBC Race for kids participants. You made the warm-up a really fun time for all! You are not only an amazing dancer but had a true gift in teaching kids and adults how to dance and have fun. Thank you for being a part of RBC Race for the kids. I hope to you with you again on other events in the future."
“In our schools, dance is one of the least understood and delivered curriculum areas of the arts. Through LUV2GROOVE, students and teachers learn that dance is about more than sheer entertainment or staying fit. They learn that it is an integral part of the whole being and that it includes thinking and learning with the body, mind and spirit. LUV2GROOVE emphasize the creative process while being inclusive of all learners and celebrating differences.”
“I did not expect the level of participation the instructor was able to draw out of my group of too-cool school agers! She had every single child laughing, dancing and letting loose. They all left feeling like they had learned some dance moves. The music and dance activities were on-point – appropriate but cool. From kindergarten to grade 6, our kids had a blast and we WILL be booking Luv2Groove again!
When in doubt,
dance it out
Get in Touch!
For more information on rates / availabilities please contact us directly at:
info@luv2groove.com
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