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  • ZOUK

    7:00pm - 1:00am

    Red District Zouk logo
    Description

    7:00pm - 8:30pm Lambada Practica | 8:30pm - 9:30pm Brazilian Zouk lesson with Elena | 9:30pm - 1:00am Social w/ DJ Afrodeshiak & DJ sonikBliss

    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 and around the world. We'll start with a lambada practica so those who enjoy dancing lambada can get in some practice. Then we have an open level class from 8:30pm - 9:30pm, followed by social dancing with local DJs. Come learn and dance with us!

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    Presenter
    District Zouk
    Location
    Ballroom Back Room
    Admission
    Refer to District Zouk site for info
    Event Type

    ZOUK DANCE

    6:30pm - 1:00am

    Red District Zouk logo
    Description

    6:30pm - 8:30pm Holiday Potluck and Lambada Practica | 8:30pm-9:30pm Brazilian Zouk Class w/ Gui (Open Level)  | 9:30pm - 1:00am Social Dancing w/ DJ soniKBliss & DJ Chuky

    Join District Zouk for a Brazilian Zouk Social at Glen Echo in the Ballroom Back Room. This Brazilian dance has been growing in popularity in the US and around the world. We'll start with an open level class from 8:30pm - 9:30pm, followed by social dancing with local DJs. Come learn and dance with us!

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    Presenter
    District Zouk
    Location
    Ballroom Back Room
    Admission
    See District Zouk website for ticketing information
    Event Type

    ZOUK DANCE

    8:00pm - 11:30pm

    Red District Zouk logo
    Description

    8:00pm - 9:00pm Brazilian Zouk Class w/ Lunna (Open Level)  | 9:00pm - 11:30pm Social Dancing w/ DJ soniKBliss & DJ Chuky

    All are welcome to join us for this social!

    Join District Zouk for a Brazilian Zouk Social at Glen Echo in the Bumper Car Pavilion. This Brazilian dance has been growing in popularity in the US and around the world. We'll start with an open level class from 8:00pm - 9:00pm, followed by social dancing with local DJs. Come learn and dance with us!

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    Presenter
    District Zouk
    Location
    Bumper Car Pavilion
    Admission
    $15 until 12/4; $18 on 12/5
    Event Type

    DISTRICT ZOUK

    8:00pm - 11:30pm

    Red District Zouk logo
    Description

    8:00pm - 8:30pm Lambada Basics w/ Elena & Hermela | 8:30pm - 9:30pm Fun With Lambada w/ Iago & Julissa | 9:30pm - 11:30pm Brazilian Zouk & Lambada Social w/ DJ Afrodeshiak

    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 and around the world. We'll start with a lambada practica from 8:00pm - 8:30pm so those who enjoy dancing lambada can get in some practice. Then we have an open level class from 8:30pm - 9:30pm, followed by social dancing with local DJs. Come learn and dance with us!

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    Presenter
    District Zouk
    Location
    Bumper Car Pavilion
    Admission
    Refer to District Zouk site for info
    Event Type

    DISTRICT ZOUK WORKSHOPS

    4:00pm - 6:00pm

    Red District Zouk logo
    Description

    See Link Here for full weekend workshop details including tickets and additional locations!

     

    SATURDAY AFTERNOON @ Glen Echo Park Ballroom Back Room

    1:00 - 2:15 pm Workshop w/ Leandro & Nayara - Trajectory Shifts: When & How to Change Direction

    2:30 - 3:45 pm Workshop w/ Leandro & Nayara - Body Expression & Musicality

    4:00 - 5:15 pm Workshop w/ Iago & Vanessa - Dynamics: Smooth vs Sharp

     

    SATURDAY EVENING: Class & Social @ Glen Echo Bumper Car Pavilion

    6:30 - 7:30 pm Lambada Practica - Open practice time for lambada dancers

    7:30 - 8:30 pm Workshop w/ Iago & Vanessa - Magic of Traveling: Using the Dance Floor

    8:30 - 11:30 pm Social Dancing w/ DJs Rhinestone & soniKBliss

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    Presenter
    District Zouk
    Location
    Ballroom Back Room and Bumper Car Pavilion
    Admission
    Refer to District Zouk site for info
    Event Type

    MICHAEL HART'S SURPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY DANCE

    2:30pm - 7:00pm

    The Rock-a-sonics
    Description

    No lesson. Two great bands.

    Rock a Sonics 2:30- 4

    Canebrake Cajun Band 4:30 -5:45

    Rock a Sonics 6:00- 7

     

    THE ROCK-A-SONICS. Their authentic stylings in Rockabilly, vintage Country, and atomic age Rock & Roll music have made them a favorite band in the DC/Baltimore area.

    The Canebrake Cajun Band is back in DC. They serve up a spicy mix of dancehall music of Southwest Louisiana.

    Admission will be on a sliding scale: $5 - $25.

     

    All revenue will go to the bands and Glen Echo Park.

    Your presence is the only present permitted.

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    Presenter
    Michael Hart
    Location
    Bumper Car Pavilion
    Admission
    Sliding scale: $5 - $25
    Event Type

    DISTRICT ZOUK

    7:30pm - 1:00am

    Red District Zouk logo
    Description

    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 and around the world. We'll start with a lambada practica from 7:30-8:30pm so those who enjoy dancing lambada can get in some practice. Then we have an open level class from 8:30-9:30pm with Lunna followed by social dancing with DJ Chuky and DJ soniKBliss.. Come learn and dance with us!

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    Presenter
    District Zouk
    Location
    Ballroom Back Room
    Admission
    Refer to District Zouk site for info
    Event Type

    HONKY TONK DANCE WITH RUSTY SAL

    8:30pm - 11:30pm

    Rusty Sal band
    Description

    Rusty Sal returns to the Bumper Car Pavilion for a Honky Tonk Dance! Join us for a dance lesson in Two Step followed by an evening of dancing to live music. A sure-fire good time for lovers of classic country, Rusty Sal is made up of all-star cast of Baltimore Americana musicians, with the groove provided by upright bassist Alex Lacquement and drummer EJ Shaull-Thompson, the twang comes from the lead guitar work of Lucas Chohany, and sky high Dolly Parton-esque vocals from singer Letitia VanSant top it all off. No prior experience needed and you don't need to bring a partner.

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    Presenter
    Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture
    Location
    Bumper Car Pavilion
    Admission
    $15 in advance or $20 at the door (cash check and credit card accepted)
    Event Type

    DC RAWHIDES DANCE

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

    DC Rawhides logo
    Description

    Join us for DC Rawhides' dance at the Park! An inclusive, diverse, affirming, fun, high energy LGBTQ+ dance, where all are welcome, structured so all levels of dancers, including beginners, can participate.  We dance two-step, west coast, waltz, and line dances to country western and contemporary music.

    A free dance lesson is included with the price of admission from 7-8pm.  Regais will begin his lesson at 7:00pm. At 8:00 pm, Darrell will play 3 hours of your favorite music for open dancing.

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    Presenter
    DC Rawhides
    Location
    Bumper Car Pavilion
    Admission
    Tickets $10 at the door
    Event Type

    DC Rawhides Dance

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

    DC Rawhides logo
    Description

    Join us for DC Rawhides' dance at the Park! An inclusive, diverse, affirming, fun, high energy LGBTQ+ dance, where all are welcome, structured so all levels of dancers, including beginners, can participate.  We dance two-step, west coast, waltz, and line dances to country western and contemporary music.

    A free dance lesson is included with the price of admission from 7-8pm. 

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    Presenter
    DC Rawhides
    Location
    Bumper Car Pavilion
    Admission
    Tickets $10 at the door
    Event Type
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