• Crossing Boundaries: Dances of Transition

    July 25 | 8pm

    July 26 | 2pm | 7:30pm

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    Description

    Crossing Boundaries: Dances of Transition is a contemporary dance showcase featuring work by Sylvana Christopher/Sylvidances, Stacey Yvonne Claytor/Clay Co, Kyoko Fujimoto, Keira Hart/Uprooted Dance, and Malcolm Shute/Human Landscape Dance. It takes place 8pm on Friday July 25, and 2pm and 7:30pm on Saturday July 26 in the Glen Echo Ballroom Backroom.

    Use this link to buy tickets: www.buytickets.at/crossdance.

    The dances of Crossing Boundaries are united by a theme of transformation. Inspired by the Winnie the Pooh stories, “The Back Story,” by Christopher, explores the history of Eeyore. Dancers move through a lovers’ quarrel, caught between wrestling and embracing, forming a puddle on the floor.  In “Cleansing Ritual,” by Claytor, dancers rise up in a staggered line, backs curled, forming a wave that teeters sideways before crashing back down. “Curtains in the Wind,” by Shute, envisions an older couple as a pair of curtains on a window: tossed in different directions by the breeze, but always returning to each other. This showcase brings a wide variety of dances to the stage, each of which reflects on change.

    Presenter
    Human Landscape Dance
    Location
    Ballroom Back Room
    Admission
    $30 for general admission; $25 for artists/seniors/students; $10 children under 13/floor seating
    Event Type

    Crossing Boundaries: Dances of Transition

    July 25 | 8pm

    July 26 | 2pm | 7:30pm

    person dancing
    Description

    Crossing Boundaries: Dances of Transition is a contemporary dance showcase featuring work by Sylvana Christopher/Sylvidances, Stacey Yvonne Claytor/Clay Co, Kyoko Fujimoto, Keira Hart/Uprooted Dance, and Malcolm Shute/Human Landscape Dance. It takes place 8pm on Friday July 25, and 2pm and 7:30pm on Saturday July 26 in the Glen Echo Ballroom Backroom.

    Use this link to buy tickets: www.buytickets.at/crossdance.

    The dances of Crossing Boundaries are united by a theme of transformation. Inspired by the Winnie the Pooh stories, “The Back Story,” by Christopher, explores the history of Eeyore. Dancers move through a lovers’ quarrel, caught between wrestling and embracing, forming a puddle on the floor.  In “Cleansing Ritual,” by Claytor, dancers rise up in a staggered line, backs curled, forming a wave that teeters sideways before crashing back down. “Curtains in the Wind,” by Shute, envisions an older couple as a pair of curtains on a window: tossed in different directions by the breeze, but always returning to each other. This showcase brings a wide variety of dances to the stage, each of which reflects on change.

    Presenter
    Human Landscape Dance
    Location
    Ballroom Back Room
    Admission
    $30 for general admission; $25 for artists/seniors/students; $10 children under 13/floor seating
    Event Type

    Crossing Boundaries: Dances of Transition

    July 25 | 8pm

    July 26 | 2pm | 7:30pm

    person dancing
    Description

    Crossing Boundaries: Dances of Transition is a contemporary dance showcase featuring work by Sylvana Christopher/Sylvidances, Stacey Yvonne Claytor/Clay Co, Kyoko Fujimoto, Keira Hart/Uprooted Dance, and Malcolm Shute/Human Landscape Dance. It takes place 8pm on Friday July 25, and 2pm and 7:30pm on Saturday July 26 in the Glen Echo Ballroom Backroom.

    Use this link to buy tickets: www.buytickets.at/crossdance.

    The dances of Crossing Boundaries are united by a theme of transformation. Inspired by the Winnie the Pooh stories, “The Back Story,” by Christopher, explores the history of Eeyore. Dancers move through a lovers’ quarrel, caught between wrestling and embracing, forming a puddle on the floor.  In “Cleansing Ritual,” by Claytor, dancers rise up in a staggered line, backs curled, forming a wave that teeters sideways before crashing back down. “Curtains in the Wind,” by Shute, envisions an older couple as a pair of curtains on a window: tossed in different directions by the breeze, but always returning to each other. This showcase brings a wide variety of dances to the stage, each of which reflects on change.

    Presenter
    Human Landscape Dance
    Location
    Ballroom Back Room
    Admission
    $30 for general admission; $25 for artists/seniors/students; $10 children under 13/floor seating
    Event Type

    DC Casineros: Cuban Salsa Social-Rueda de Casino

    10:00am Workshops | 2:00pm: Son, Casino and Rueda de Casino Dance Lesson | 3:00pm - 5:00pm: Social Dance

     

     

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    DC Casineros hosts Dance Workshops in Cuban Son and Casino and a Social!

    Come join this amazing group in the historic Spanish Ballroom and dance Rueda de Casino! DC Casineros is again excited to have International Master instructor Ramses Sariol in Washington DC, warming up for the celebration of 20 years of DC Casineros!

    Schedule:

    10am - Cuban Son workshop

    11:15am - Casino Dance partnerwork workshop

    12:30pm - lunch break

    2pm - Pre-party Reuda de Casino Dance class

    3pm to 5pm- Cuban Dance Matinee party (bring your friends, family and even young ones!)

    Introducing a wide array of Cuban popular Dances and structures that are also rooted in Afro-Cuban, Afro-Caribbean, and French/English contradances, participants will be able to connect group dances from different traditions!

    Praline Cafe will be open with a selection of sandwiches, snacks, and beverages.

    Learn More and Purchase Tickets>> | Park Map >>

    Presenter
    DC Casineros
    Location
    Spanish Ballroom
    Admission
    Ticket prices vary; see link
    Phone
    571-213-9109
    Event Type

    CANCELLED—DC Casineros: Cuban Salsa Social-Rueda de Casino

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

     

     

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    Description

    CANCELLED—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 Afro-Cuban, Afro-Caribbean, and French/English contradances, participants will be able to connect group dances from different traditions!

    Praline Cafe will be open with a selection of sandwiches, snacks, and beverages.

    Learn More and Purchase Tickets>> (Ticket Details Coming Soon!) | Park Map >>

    Presenter
    DC Casineros
    Location
    Spanish Ballroom
    Admission
    $15
    Phone
    571-213-9109
    Event Type

    DC Casineros: Cuban Salsa Social-Rueda de Casino

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

     

     

    DC Casineros Logo
    Description

    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 Afro-Cuban, Afro-Caribbean, and French/English contradances, participants will be able to connect group dances from different traditions!

    Praline Cafe will be open with a selection of sandwiches, snacks, and beverages.

    Learn More and Purchase Tickets>> (Ticket Details Coming Soon!) | Park Map >>

    Presenter
    DC Casineros
    Location
    Spanish Ballroom
    Admission
    $15
    Phone
    571-213-9109
    Event Type

    Afrocuban Master Workshops with Marisol Blanco

    12:00pm Workshop 1 | 1:30pm Workshop 2

     

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    Description

    The amazing Afrocuban Master teacher Marisol Blanco will be in Washington DC area for workshops at Glen Echo Park in the Ballroom Backroom!

    Marisol has been a Cuban Folklore & Popular dancer/teacher/choreographer for 20+ years, and a Superior Institute of Arts Graduate. She is the owner & director of Sikan AF Company in Miami.

    She will be teaching 2 workshops of an hour and 15 minutes each focusing on the following:

    Rumba- Guaguanco:

    An Afrocuban popular dance and music style that capture the heart and soul of the Cuban street.The dance depicts a mating ritual between a man and a woman, where the man tries to impress his lady partner and the woman fends off the flirtation yet keeps flirtatious herself. This style of dance incorporates a lot of body movement, steps, and a theatrical approach to dancing.

    Orisha Dance (Yemaya & Ochosi):

    Afrocuban Dances that challenge one's body to move in non-trivial ways, where students get to work on connection to the rhythm, musicality, and body awareness.  Orisha dance form the foundation of Afrocuban Folklore dancing and have heavily influenced the evolution of Cuban folklore. For many Cubans, Orishas are much more than just a dance; it's a religion and a culture.

    Please wear comfortable clothes!

    Workshop 1: Yemaya y Ochosi - 12 to 1:15pm

    Workshop 2: Rumba- Guaguanco - 1:30 to 2:45pm

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    Presenter
    DC Casineros
    Location
    Ballroom Back Room
    Admission
    $25-$45
    Phone
    571-213-9109
    Event Type

    Cuban Salsa Social-Rueda de Casino

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

     

     

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    Description

    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 Afro-Cuban, Afro-Caribbean, and French/English contradances, participants will be able to connect group dances from different traditions!

    Praline Cafe will be open with a selection of sandwiches, snacks, and beverages.

    Learn More and Purchase Tickets>>Park Map >>

    Presenter
    DC Casineros
    Location
    Spanish Ballroom
    Admission
    $15
    Phone
    571-213-9109
    Event Type

    There's Something About The Music

    1:00pm-2:30pm Jamaican Dancehall/Reggae Dance Lesson | 2:30pm-6:00pm "There's Something about the Music" Social Dance Party

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    Description

    "There’s Something About the Music" is a vibrant celebration of the rich tapestry of Black dance and music across the  African Diaspora. This electrifying event, hosted by Raediant Movement, invites participants of all ages and dance levels to immerse themselves in a dynamic 90-minute dance class featuring the rhythmic beats of Dancehall and Soca dances from the West Indies and Africa. As the class concludes, the night transitions into a sizzling dance party, led by a live DJ spinning infectious tunes that showcase the interconnectedness of Black dance forms. Attendees will not only enjoy an evening of music, movement, and cultural unity but also savor the flavors of Jamaica with an on-site food truck. With inclusivity at its core, this event aims to create an unforgettable experience where diverse communities come together to learn, connect, and celebrate the beauty of Black dance forms and music on a global scale. Join us for a night movement and good vibes.

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    Presenter
    Raediant Movement
    Location
    Ballroom Back Room
    Admission
    See link for ticketing information
    Event Type

    Cuban Salsa Workshop & Social-Rueda de Casino

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

     

     

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    Description

    DC Casineros hosts a Cuban Dance Workshop and Social!

    You may have danced with DC Casineros at the Bumper Car Pavilion during the Social Dance Showcase in 2023. 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 Afro-Cuban, Afro-Caribbean, and French/English contradances, participants will be able to connect group dances from different traditions!

    Praline Cafe will be open with a selection of sandwiches, snacks, and beverages.

    Learn More & Purchase Tickets >> | Park Map >>

    Presenter
    DC Casineros
    Location
    Spanish Ballroom
    Admission
    $15
    Phone
    571-213-9109
    Event Type
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