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:

View Dance Calendar 2024 New Dance Styles

The Partnership Presents Two New Dance Series:

DanceFit for Body & Mind

Join us for a brand new dance series designed to keep your body moving and your spirits up!

$15/class | Cash, Check, or Credit Card Accepted at the Door | Adults Ages 18+

Raediant Movement
Take an energizing and inspiring dance class that celebrates Caribbean music, dance, and culture! The Partnership has worked with dance and educational organization Raediant Movement to present three We Love the Vibes classes throughout the month of August, plus There's Something About the Music -- a dance party with live music, good food, and great vibes -- to wrap the program up on Saturday, August 24.

Learn more about There's Something About the Music and purchase tickets now!

August 3, 10, & 17 | 11:15am - 12:30pm | Ballroom Back Room
August 24 | 1:00pm - 2:30pm Jamaican Dancehall/Reggae Dance Lesson | 2:30pm - 6:00pm Dance Party w/ DJ | Ballroom Back Room

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.

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

Save these dates for amazing square dancing!
June 1, 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 >>

Volunteering is a wonderful way to support Glen Echo Park. Volunteers help with special events, grounds, and facilities improvement & maintenance, as well as arts and cultural programs.

To learn more about volunteer opportunities, please send an email with your name, phone number, and interests to volunteer@glenechopark.org. We will provide you with specific information about upcoming volunteer opportunities.