Xposed Ottawa: Queer Slowdance

Photo flashback to the Rainbow Heat edition

By Zara Ansar Aug 18, 2014, 10:25 AM EDT

Event organizer DJ Luna draws dancers to the floor with her slow jams. Credit: Zara Ansar

Nyk and T take care of tickets at the door. Credit: Zara Ansar

Taking a break from the dancefloor are (from left) Allison Armstrong, Joanne Cey, Ariel Troster and Deirdre Brown. Credit: Zara Ansar

The planning committee for the Ottawa Dyke March. At back, from left: Joanne, Sarah, Nicole, Lois and Sarah. In front are Lisa and Claudie. Credit: Zara Ansar

Caro and Audrey share a moment on the dancefloor. Credit: Zara Ansar

Dawn and Anita love to slow dance. Credit: Zara Ansar

Steph Hyland-Kilgour and Angie Renwick dressed up for Queer Slowdance. Credit: Zara Ansar

Tristan and Joanne welcome guests. Credit: Zara Ansar

Faizal and Zalina take a break from the dancefloor. Credit: Zara Ansar

The Rainbow Heat edition of Queer Slowdance was held June 26 at Raw Sugar Café. The event — open to anyone with an open mind, heart and arms — was a fundraiser for the upcoming Ottawa Dyke March. Though Raw Sugar was full of lovely people dancing the night away, designated dancers were also on hand to draw out the wallflowers, with slow jams courtesy of DJ Luna, who organized the event.