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    FOLK DANCE

    7:30pm - 10:00pm

    7:30pm - 8:30pm Intermediate/Advanced Class; 8:30pm - 10:00pm open request dancing

    Glen Echo International Folk Dancers presents a weekly folk dance. Learn dances from Bulgaria, Macedonia, Romania, Albania, Greece, Turkey…

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    8:15pm - 11:30pm

     

    8:15pm - 9:00pm Lesson  |  9:00pm - 11:30pm Dance

    Capital Blues! On Thursday nights dancers converge upon the Back Room at Glen Echo Park for the best in DJ’ed Blues dances in the Washington, D.C. area. Admission is $10 per person…

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    Contra dancers

    7:30pm - 11:00pm

    7:30pm: Lesson | 8:00pm - 11:00pm: Social Dance

    Contra dance with occasional squares in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. Sponsored…

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    2:30 to 5:30 pm

      ABC's of Ballroom Dance workshop 2:30-5:30 with the last hour dedicated to supervised practice.

      Admission

      • $20 at the door 
      • $10 for students and military

      All are invited to participate, no partner…

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      DISTRICT ZOUK

      7:30pm - 1:00am

      7:30pm Lambada Practica | 8:30-9:30pm Lesson | 9:30pm - 1:00am Social Dance

      Join us for a Brazilian Zouk Social at Glen Echo in the Spanish Ballroom Back Room. This Brazilian dance has been growing in popularity in the US…

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      Man and woman performing Vienesse Waltz

      Check dancesportendurance.com for Times, Tickets, and Details!

      The Harvest Moon Viennese Waltz is a DanceSport Endurance cornerstone event presented at the Spanish Ballroom.

      Pre-registration available prior to the day of the event using credit card or Paypal. DSE also accepts, prior to the day of the…

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      WALTZ TIME

      2:45pm - 6:00pm

      2:45pm - 3:30pm: Lesson | 3:30pm - 6:00pm: Social Dance

      Waltz Time presents a waltz dance with live music by TBA

      Sunday afternoon dances cost $15 per person, $5 for students and children over 5 years. We accept…

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      6:30pm - 11:00pm

      6:30pm & 7:30pm: Lessons | 8:30pm-11pm: Social Dance

      Tango Brillante presents lessons and a dance. Tango lesson (6:30pm), Milonga lesson (7:30pm), Social Dance (8:30-11:00pm). For more information…

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      FOLK DANCE

      7:30pm - 10:00pm

      7:30pm - 8:30pm Intermediate/Advanced Class; 8:30pm - 10:00pm open request dancing

      Glen Echo International Folk Dancers presents a weekly folk dance. Learn dances from Bulgaria, Macedonia, Romania, Albania, Greece, Turkey…

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      Bumper Car Pavilion mural with retro graphic elements on kelly green background

      7:00pm - 10:30pm

      7:00pm ~ Lesson
      7:30pm - 10:30pm ~ Dance

      Join us for square dancing in the Bumper Car Pavilion! 

      Tickets: $15/adult, $5/teen, FREE for ages 12 and under. Cash, Check, and Credit Card accepted at the door.

      No…

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      8:15pm - 11:30pm

       

      8:15pm - 9:00pm Lesson  |  9:00pm - 11:30pm Dance

      Capital Blues! On Thursday nights dancers converge upon the Back Room at Glen Echo Park for the best in DJ’ed Blues dances in the Washington, D.C. area. Admission is $10 per person…

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      Contra dancers

      7:30pm - 11:00pm

      7:30pm: Lesson | 8:00pm - 11:00pm: Social Dance

      Contra dance with occasional squares in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. Sponsored…

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      8:30pm - 11:30pm

      8:30pm - 9:00pm: Balboa Lesson with Dabe and Janelle  | 9:00pm - 11:30pm: Social Dance

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      2:00pm: Son, Casino and Rueda de Casino Dance Lesson | 3:15pm - 5:00pm: Social Dance

       

       

      DC Casineros hosts a Cuban Dance Workshop and Social!

      Come join this amazing group in the historic Spanish Ballroom and dance Rueda de Casino!

      Introducing a wide array of Cuban popular Dances and structures that are also rooted in…

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      8:00pm - 11:30pm

      8:00pm: Lesson | 9:00pm - 11:30pm: Social Dance

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      1:00pm - 3:00pm 

      Join us at the Barn Dance! This free fun-spirited event is suitable for all ages and ability levels. It features live music and a caller who teaches all the dances and keeps everyone moving to the music. Expect a variety of circles, squares,…

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      Ballroom Time logo with silhouette of couple dancing

      2:45pm - 6:00pm

      2:45pm - 3:30pm: Lesson | 3:30pm - 6:00pm: Social Dance

      Ballroom Time presents a ballroom dance in the historic Spanish Ballroom on Sunday afternoon October 12, 2025.

      Admission is $20 at the door (Cash /Check/…

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      6:30pm - 11:00pm

      6:30pm & 7:30pm: Lessons | 8:30pm-11pm: Social Dance

      Tango Brillante presents lessons and a dance. Tango lesson (6:30pm), Milonga lesson (7:30pm), Social Dance (8:30-11:00pm). For more information…

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      FOLK DANCE

      7:30pm - 10:00pm

      7:30pm - 8:30pm Intermediate/Advanced Class; 8:30pm - 10:00pm open request dancing

      Glen Echo International Folk Dancers presents a weekly folk dance. Learn dances from Bulgaria, Macedonia, Romania, Albania, Greece, Turkey…

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      Capital Blues Logo

      8:15pm - 11:30pm

       

      8:15pm - 9:00pm Lesson  |  9:00pm - 11:30pm Dance

      Capital Blues! On Thursday nights dancers converge upon the Back Room at Glen Echo Park for the best in DJ’ed Blues dances in the Washington, D.C. area. Admission is $10 per person…

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      Contra dancers

      7:30pm - 11:00pm

      7:30pm: Lesson | 8:00pm - 11:00pm: Social Dance

      Contra dance with occasional squares in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. Sponsored…

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      Back Room Salsa Nights red graphic with dancers

      7:30pm - 11:00pm

      Join us every third Friday in the Ballroom Back Room for a sizzling hot night of Salsa presented by Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture. We'll start at 7:30pm with a one-hour beginner lesson (free with the price of admission)…

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      Man and woman performing Vienesse Waltz

      2:30pm - 2:45pm Social dance warmup | 2:45pm - 4:30pm Lesson  4:30pm  - 5:00pm Supervised, Assisted Dancing 

      Learn basics of social Viennese Waltz in this workshop with Todd and Migle which includes lessons and supervised and assisted dancing.

      Todd and Migle have performed solo at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, the Kennedy Center, the Austrian…

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      Ballroom Time logo with silhouette of couple dancing

      Check https://ballroomtime.org for tickets and details!

      Ballroom Time presents a ballroom dance Gala in the historic Spanish Ballroom on Saturday evening October 18, 2025.

      Many singles attend Ballroom Time events. All are invited.  Children under 18 should be accompanied by an adult. 

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      NO TANGO TODAY

      6:30pm - 11:00pm

      NO TANGO TODAY

      Tango Brillante presents lessons and a dance. Tango lesson (6:30pm), Milonga lesson (7:30pm), Social Dance (8:30-11:00pm). For more information about the event, ticketing, and Covid health…

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      FOLK DANCE

      7:30pm - 10:00pm

      7:30pm - 8:30pm Intermediate/Advanced Class; 8:30pm - 10:00pm open request dancing

      Glen Echo International Folk Dancers presents a weekly folk dance. Learn dances from Bulgaria, Macedonia, Romania, Albania, Greece, Turkey…

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      8:15pm - 11:30pm

       

      8:15pm - 9:00pm Lesson  |  9:00pm - 11:30pm Dance

      Capital Blues! On Thursday nights dancers converge upon the Back Room at Glen Echo Park for the best in DJ’ed Blues dances in the Washington, D.C. area. Admission is $10 per person…

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      Contra dancers

      7:30pm - 11:00pm

      7:30pm: Lesson | 8:00pm - 11:00pm: Social Dance

      Contra dance with occasional squares in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. Sponsored…

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      Brown text on a tan background reads: Glen Echo Park Fall Frolic. Red and yellow leaves frame the text.
      FALL FROLIC

      1:00pm - 4:00pm

      Join us for some Halloween fun at Glen Echo Park! Activities include decorating a Trick-or-Treat bag and other crafts, a festive fall photo-op (say that 10 times!), a costume contest (will you win for "Most Spooky," "Most Creative," or "Best…

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      Gottaswing logo with swing dancing couple

      8:00pm - 11:30pm

      8:00pm: Lesson | 9:00pm - 11:30pm: Social Dance

      Join Gottaswing for a fun and friendly swing dance—it’s the HALLOWEEN HOP with KING TEDDY. Spooky Halloween decorations, costume contest, lots of special treats for all. Costumes are…

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      Dancing Planet Contra

      2:30pm - 6:00pm

      2:30pm: Lesson | 3:00pm - 6:00pm: Social Dance

      Contra Dance in the Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park presented by Dancing Planet!

      With live music by Midnight on the Water and dance…

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      Ballroom Time logo with silhouette of couple dancing

      2:45pm - 6:00pm

      2:45pm - 3:30pm: Lesson | 3:30pm - 6:00pm: Social Dance

      Ballroom Time presents a ballroom dance in the historic Spanish Ballroom on Sunday afternoon October 26, 2025.

      Admission is $20 at the door (Cash /Check/…

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      WALTZ TIME

      6:00pm - 9:00pm

      6:00pm - 9:00pm: Social Dance

      Waltz Time presents an evening waltz in the Spanish Ballroom. BAND TBA

      Admission costs $15 per person, $5 for students, and children over 5 years. We accept cash and checks (no credit…

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      6:30pm - 11:00pm

      6:30pm & 7:30pm: Lessons | 8:30pm-11pm: Social Dance

      Tango Brillante presents lessons and a dance. Tango lesson (6:30pm), Milonga lesson (7:30pm), Social Dance (8:30-11:00pm). For more information…

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      Glen Echo International Folk Dancers logo
      FOLK DANCE

      7:30pm - 10:00pm

      7:30pm - 8:30pm Intermediate/Advanced Class; 8:30pm - 10:00pm open request dancing

      Glen Echo International Folk Dancers presents a weekly folk dance. Learn dances from Bulgaria, Macedonia, Romania, Albania, Greece, Turkey…

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      Capital Blues Logo

      8:15pm - 11:30pm

       

      8:15pm - 9:00pm Lesson  |  9:00pm - 11:30pm Dance

      Capital Blues! On Thursday nights dancers converge upon the Back Room at Glen Echo Park for the best in DJ’ed Blues dances in the Washington, D.C. area. Admission is $10 per person…

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      Contra dancers

      7:30pm - 11:00pm

      7:30pm: Lesson | 8:00pm - 11:00pm: Social Dance

      Contra dance with occasional squares in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. Sponsored…

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