Ottawa Dance Directive (ODD) is a non-profit centre for professional dance in Ottawa. They provide a platform for resident artists to showcase their works and foster innovation in contemporary dance.

The event is a fundraiser called "SHIFT"—as in shifting perspectives and feelings/moods—combining dance and art to raise funds for the upcoming season and to attract a broader audience base for current and future programming. The tagline is "See. Sip. Shift".