DCLX hosts a swing dance in the Spanish Ballroom!

We recently asked you to join in for the DCLX main event. Now you can keep that momentum going with our upcoming DCLXtra! Come dance to live music by The Corner Pocket Jazz Band, led by Jon Tigert, of Baltimore, MD, who are dedicated to celebrating the swinging sounds of the 30s, 40s, and 50s. 

Schedule:

8:00pm - 9:00pm: Beginner drop in Lindy Hop lesson (no partner needed) 

9:00pm - 11:59pm: swing dancing to fantastic live music 

Covid policy:
Masks are welcome. DCLX will not be checking vaccination status for this event.

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DCLX is excited to bring Josh Lee & the Extended Family all the way from Philadelphia to the Spanish Ballroom LIVE for their first time!

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DCLX is pleased to present a DCLXtra with Eyal Vilner Swing Band!

8:00-9:00pm ~ Free beginner Lindy Hop lesson, no experience or partner needed
9:00-11:59pm ~ Swing Dance with live music

DCLX is pleased to present a DCLXtra with Ian Hutchison and Slap Happy from New York City. It’s been several years since Ian was last in the Glen Echo Park Spanish Ballroom, and his appearance is sure to be just as exciting as the last. Ian will be fronting a 7-piece combo that will keep you dancing all night.

8:00-9:00pm ~ Free beginner Lindy lesson, no experience or partner necessary
9:00-11:59pm ~ Swing Dance with Chelsea Reed and the Fairweather Band

Chelsea and her band will play two sets perfect for Lindy and one set of blues to finish the evening.

ABOUT THE BAND
In October 2012, vocalist Chelsea Reed brought five of her friends together to play some tunes in a South Philly dining room. Her plan was to form a band that played for swing dancers, so she could finally have the chance to sing her favorite songs for an audience that loved the music of Bessie Smith and Billie Holiday as much as she did. Since that fateful day, she’s been living that dream and couldn’t be happier about it.  

Now, Chelsea Reed and the Fair Weather Five are at home at swing dances, jazz clubs and concert halls alike. They have played renowned Philadelphia venues and travel the country year round to perform at music festivals and Lindy and Blues exchanges and workshops. They have had the honor of sharing the stage with trumpeter Terell Stafford and trombonist Wycliffe Gordon, who is featured on their 2017 release Spreadin’ Rhythm Around. Their 2020 release, Carolina Lullaby showcases original songs steeped in jazz, blues, and folk traditions where Reed’s vocals and swing musicality shine. 

When not composing, the band loves exploring the roots of jazz and finding creative ways to interpret forgotten songs. Chelsea Reed and the Fair Weather Five draw upon the intensity of powerhouse vocalists, the ingenuity of 20th century composers, and the soul of the dance floor. They are silly, passionate people who love playing this music. And that’s all there is to it.

Join District Zouk on Saturday, October 17 for an introduction to Brazilian zouk!

Brazilian Zouk Bootcamp w/Jamiel & Emilia
Glen Echo Park Hall of Mirrors
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Bootcamp

If you've been interested in learning Brazilian zouk, then this workshop is for you! No experience is required. If you have experience with other dance styles, this workshop will help you understand the differences and learn the basics in an accelerated format. We'll cover the most important techniques and patterns to prepare you to get out on the social dance floor and for upcoming classes. The bootcamp includes lots of practice so you can get more comfortable dancing right away.

Your ticket for this workshop also includes our evening class and social at Glen Echo Park in the Bumper Car Pavilion. The schedule includes:

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Practica & Pizza Party
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Practica Brazilian Zouk Class w/ Bruna Pecanha & Pedro Nantes
8:00 pm - 11:30 pm Social

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7:00pm - 8:00pm Lambada Practica | 8:00pm - 9:00pm Brazilian Zouk Class | 9:00pm - 12:30am Social Dance

Join us for a District Zouk social in the Ballroom Back Room!

As usual, we'll have an open level beginner-friendly class followed by social dancing. We'll also have a lambada practica before the class so our lambada students and dancers can practice together.

Come get your dance on!

AGENDA

7:00pm - 8:00pm Lambada Practica

8:00pm - 9:00pm Brazilian Zouk Class w/ Lunna (Open Level)

9:00pm - 12:30am Social Dancing w/ DJ Chuky & DJ Eflosa

TICKETS

$15 until 8/28

$18 until 9/4

$20 on 9/5

Get your ticket at: https://www.danceplace.com/book/it/13321

Tickets can be purchased online or by credit card at the door. We do not accept cash.

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Join us for a special social with District Zouk, outdoors in the beautiful Bumper Car Pavilion! As usual, we'll have an open level beginner-friendly class followed by social dancing. We'll also have a lambada practica before the class so our lambada students and dancers can practice together. Come get your dance on! We'll have a class with visiting Brazilian instructors Bruna Pecanha & Pedro Nantes - it'll be open level and beginner-friendly. We'll also have a pizza party and practica before the class so our lambada students and dancers can practice together and our Brazilian zouk beginner bootcamp students can get some practice right away. Come get your dance on!

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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 followed by social dancing with local DJs. Come learn and dance with us!

District Zouk accepts credit card payments at the door (or Apple pay / Google wallet), or buy your tickets online in advance.

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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 followed by social dancing with local DJs. Come learn and dance with us!

District Zouk accepts credit card payments at the door (or Apple pay / Google wallet), or buy your tickets online in advance.

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