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    DANCING AT GLEN ECHO PARK


    Celebrating 90 Years of the Historic Spanish Ballroom!

    Dance Into the Future with Us!

    Glen Echo Park has three wonderful dance venues that host our weekly social dances: the Spanish Ballroom, Bumper Car Pavilion, and Ballroom Back Room. The historic Spanish Ballroom proudly celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2023!

    Our fun and affordable social dances are open to the public with no prior experience and no partner required. New dancers are always welcome, and a pre-dance, introductory lesson is included with admission. Most dances feature live music by renowned local and national bands.

    Dances take place year-round and occur regularly on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Frequently, two or three different dances are presented at the same time, one in each dance hall, offering greater variety to the public. (View the Dance Calendar below!)

    Our current dances are in the styles of:

    Blues |  Contra & Square | Swing  |  Folk  |  Waltz  |  Tango & Milonga  |  Ballroom  |  Zouk  |  Barn Dances  |  Balboa  |  Other Latin Dances

     

    View Dance Calendar     2024 New Dance Styles
     


    The Partnership Presents: Bumper Car Squares

    Introducing Bumper Car Squares! The Glen Echo Park Partnership brings you a special series of square dances in the Bumper Car Pavilion.

    Haven’t ever square danced or maybe the last time was in elementary school? YOU can do this! Come at 7:00pm (sharp) for an introductory session and we’ll have you do-si-do-ing and swinging your partner in no time flat.

    NO partner, special attire, or prior experience necessary. The Bumper Car Pavilion has a wonderful wooden floor and overhead radiant heaters will keep you toasty warm throughout the winter months.

    Bumper car mural with text reading "Bumper Car Squares" and "Come dance with us!"

    Admission: $15-adults, $5-teens, 12 and under FREE! Cash, check, or credit card at the door.

    Save these dates for amazing square dancing!

    February 24, 2024
    March 23, 2024
    July 6, 2024
    September 14th, 2024
    November 2, 2024
    December 7, 2024


    While we weren't able to be together in the Park during the height of the pandemic, we enjoyed bringing you some of your favorite dance bands who performed for our Live from the Spanish Ballroom virtual music series. The performances are on Youtube, so have fun watching and dancing along! 

    Learn More & Watch on YouTube


    Watch this short video and learn about the history of the Spanish Ballroom!

     

    To learn more about the Spanish Ballroom and the history of the Park, click here >>