We’re spicing up this contra with a touch of English.  Will you be able to tell the difference between contra and English? Take the challenge! You’ll discover why English Country Dancing is their ‘cup of tea’ for so many people, including contra dancers. 

Calling by Gaye Fifer, music by Dave Wiesler (piano, guitar), Miranda Weinberg (fiddle), and Carrie Rose (flute).

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Overhead radiant heaters in the Bumper Car Pavilion keep you toasty warm, no matter the weather.

Contra dance with occasional squares in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. Co-sponsored by Friday Night Dancers and FSGW.

Live Music with Carrie Rose and Friends with Caller Andrea Nettleton

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The Friday 1/19/24 contra dance is canceled due to inclement weather.

Contra dance with occasional squares in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. Co-sponsored by Friday Night Dancers and FSGW.

Live Music by Squirrel's Chair with Caller Michael Karcher.

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Contra dance with occasional squares in the Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. Co-sponsored by Friday Night Dancers and FSGW. There are ceiling heaters, and we recommend layers of clothing!

Live Music by the Glen Echo Open Band with Caller Gaye Fifer

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Contra dance with occasional squares in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. Co-sponsored by Friday Night Dancers and FSGW.

Live Music by the Rhythmajigs with Caller Kappy Laning

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Glen Echo International Folk Dancers presents a weekly folk dance. For more information about the event, ticketing, and COVID-19 health policies, visit the presenter's website here >>

Glen Echo International Folk Dancers presents a weekly folk dance. For more information about the event, ticketing, and COVID-19 health policies, visit the presenter's website here >>

Glen Echo International Folk Dancers presents a weekly folk dance. For more information about the event, ticketing, and COVID-19 health policies, visit the presenter's website here >>

Glen Echo International Folk Dancers presents a weekly folk dance. For more information about the event, ticketing, and COVID-19 health policies, visit the presenter's website here >>

8+ hours of contra dancing! A premier contra dance event, featuring nationally renowned bands and callers and an amazing open air dance hall. Bring your own picnic for the dinner break so you can keep dancing the day away!

SCHEDULE
1:00 - 3:00 ~ Diane Silver calling, music by Elke Baker and Larry Unger
3:20 - 5:20 ~ Bob Isaacs calling, music by Kingfisher
5:20 - 6:40 ~ Dinner Break
6:40 - 8:40 ~ Janine Smith calling, music by Live Wire
9:00 - 10:00 ~ All callers and bands