Part of their multi-day event, "Things Ain't What They Used to Be," DCLX presents a swing dance with Craig Gildner & Ivy City 6 from 9 pm to midnight, followed by a DJ'ed Dance from midnight until 3 am. For more information about the event, ticketing and Covid health policies visit the presenter's website here >>

DCLX presents a swing dance with Posey Royale. For more information about the event, ticketing and Covid health policies visit the presenter's website here >>

DCLX presents a swing dance. For more information about the event, ticketing and Covid health policies visit the presenter's website here >>

The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is pleased to present a Social Dance FREE-for-All over Labor Day Weekend! Join us for two days of FREE social dances with live music, and get a taste of a variety of different styles of dance!

There will be a short beginner lesson included in each dance session, and the dances are open to everyone of all skill levels! No partner required. Children encouraged to come!

SCHEDULE

Saturday, August 31
12:00pm - 2:30pm

Hoedown: Square Dance & Contra Dance
Caller: Janine Smith
Music: Meghan Mette, Joshua Lenes, Kai Knorr

3:30pm - 6:00pm

Cuban Salsa Rueda de Casino with DC Casineros
Music: Son Cubano Subterraneo

Sunday, September 1
12:00pm - 2:30pm

Brazilian Dance with Educarte
Music: Pablo Regis Band

3:30pm - 6:00pm

Irish Ceili
Caller: Sean Culkin
Music: Lilt

RSVP preferred, not required. There is no check-in at this event.

*Note* There are also evening dances on Saturday- Swing and on Sunday- Waltz, please check the website calendar here for more information and for ticket prices!

The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is pleased to present a Social Dance FREE-for-All over Labor Day Weekend! Join us for two days of FREE social dances with live music, and get a taste of a variety of different styles of dance!

There will be a short beginner lesson included in each dance session, and the dances are open to everyone of all skill levels! No partner required. Children encouraged to come!

SCHEDULE

Saturday, August 31
12:00pm - 2:30pm

Hoedown: Square Dance & Contra Dance
Caller: Janine Smith
Music: Meghan Mette, Joshua Lenes, Kai Knorr

3:30pm - 6:00pm

Cuban Salsa Rueda de Casino with DC Casineros
Music: Son Cubano Subterraneo

Sunday, September 1
12:00pm - 2:30pm

Brazilian Dance with Educarte
Music: Pablo Regis Band

3:30pm - 6:00pm

Irish Ceili
Caller: Sean Culkin
Music: Lilt

RSVP preferred, not required. There is no check-in at this event.

*Note* There are also evening dances on Saturday- Swing and on Sunday- Waltz, please check the website calendar here for more information and for ticket prices!

Join Gottaswing for a fun and friendly swing dance! Live music by RUSS WILSON AND HIS FAMOUS ORCHESTRA! All ages welcome, and you never need a partner. 

Let’s ring in 2025 together! Join us in welcoming in the new year with long-time and new friends with decorations, hats, tiaras and streamers. Take your picture with our vintage moon backdrop. We are not serving refreshments but Praline Snack Bar will be open, serving wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages.

Free swing dance lesson included with admission.

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Join Gottaswing for a fun and friendly swing dance featuring the DARYL DAVIS BAND featuring SETH KIBEL! All ages welcome, and you never need a partner.

Free swing dance lesson with Tom & Debra included with admission.

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Join Gottaswing for a fun and friendly swing dance featuring international Boogie Woogie star MITCH WOODS AND HIS ROCKET 88s. All ages welcome, and you never need a partner.

Free swing dance lesson included with admission.

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Join Gottaswing for a fun and friendly swing dance with New York City's HOT TODDIES JAZZ BAND. . All ages welcome, and you never need a partner.

Free swing dance lesson included with admission.

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It's the Halloween Hop Swing Dance! Decorations, costumes, contests, treats, and fun galore. Costumes are optional but encouraged–because it’s fun. WE CAN’T WAIT!

Join Gottaswing for a fun and friendly Halloween Hop Swing Dance with THE GRANDSONS (Extended Version!). All ages welcome, and you never need a partner.

Free swing dance lesson included with admission.

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