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  • blue text with an image if a dancer on a purple background reads: DanceFit for body and mind

    DANCE FIT

    Join us for a Saturday morning dance series designed to keep your body moving and your spirits up! Although bringing a friend is always welcome, a partner is never needed for any of our DanceFit classes, just come ready to move & groove. 
     

    $13 per class for Early Bird Registration (Ends at 11:59 PM the night before the class)

    $15 per class for General Registration (Available online or at the door with cash, check, or card)

    $120 for a 10 Class Package (Come to any 10 classes from 9/13/25 - 12/13/25. Use all 10 classes yourself or bring a friend!)

    REGISTER NOW FOR SHAKE YOUR SOUL

     

    COMING SOON: REGISTER FOR LINE DANCING

    DanceFit: Line Dancing Registration Coming Soon!

     

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    September - December 2025 | 11:15am - 12:15pm | Shake Your Soul

    Experience the JOY of dance through Shake Your Soul! Shake Your Soul is a dynamic movement practice that energizes your body, relaxes your nervous system, and awakens your soul through a dance repertoire set to world music. Fun, freeing, meditative, graceful, and sweaty, the class invites you to dance from within and with others in community. Absolutely no dance experience is needed to experience this body mind connection. This class is appropriate for all levels and welcomes all movers and music lovers.

    Class Dates & Locations (September 13, 2025 - December 13, 2025):

    September 13, 20, and 27 | Ballroom Back Room.

    October 4, 11, 25, November 1, 8, 15, and 22 | Hall of Mirrors Dance Studio. 

    December 6 and 13 | Ballroom Back Room.

    Come to any or all!

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    Presenter: Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture

    Instructor(s): Cheryl Sabo & other "Shake Your Soul" instructors

    Time:  11:15am - 12:15pm

    Ages: 18+

    Email: dance@glenechopark.org

     

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    Instructor Katy Baytosh

    January - February 2026 | 11:15am - 12:15pm | Line Dancing

    Join us for a DanceFit: Line Dancing class with instructor Janee Murray to learn the basics of line dancing while getting in your Saturday morning workout!

    Class Dates & Locations (January 3, 2026 - February 28, 2026):

    January 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 | Ballroom Back Room.

    February 7, 14, 21, and 28 | Hall of Mirrors Dance Studio. 

    Come to any or all!

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    Time:  11:15am - 12:15pm

    Ages: 18+

    Presenter: Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture

    Email: dance@glenechopark.org

    Instructor: Janee Murray 

    Janee Murray has been dancing for as long as she can remember, bringing a lifetime of movement, music, and expression to every class she teaches. Her dance journey spans musical theater, Latin dance, Country Western, and a wide range of line dances, giving her a versatile foundation and a deep appreciation for many styles. With experience teaching both Latin dances and Country Western line dancing, Janee blends technique, rhythm, and fun in a way that helps dancers of all levels feel confident on the floor. She has dedicated the last five years to line dancing specifically, developing a strong passion for its community, creativity, and accessibility. As an instructor, Janee is committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming environment where every dancer feels supported. She believes in adapting her teaching style so that everyone—regardless of background, experience, or learning preference—can succeed. Her philosophy is simple: everyone can learn, and everyone can dance.

     

    For more information on dance events and programs, visit our dances page.