03/23/2026
Who is Rahim?
Rahim has been a passionate dancer of Latin and Argentine Tango styles—including salsa, bachata, cha cha cha, rumba, and Argentine tango—since 1998. Over the years, he has become a prominent figure in Ottawa’s dance community, recognized for his talent both as DJ and as an event organizer.
Since 2007, Rahim has been organizing Rahim Salsa Friday at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, and he produced a five-year International Salsa Festival, attracting dancers from across Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. He is also the co-organizer of Ottawa Salsapalooza, the city’s largest charity dance event, which ran for ten successful years at the Glebe Community Centre. Additionally, Rahim co-created and organized the New Year’s Eve Latin Dance Bash, a beloved annual celebration enjoyed by dancers for ten consecutive years.
In recent years, Rahim has dedicated himself to promoting Argentine tango, organizing the weekly Wednesday Milonga de la Confesión at St. John Anglican Church, as well as a monthly Saturday milonga at 3 Brasseurs on Sparks and in Kanata. Through these events, Rahim has helped strengthen Ottawa’s salsa & tango community, providing a welcoming space for dancers of all levels to connect, learn, and celebrate the Art of Dance.
