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.