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  • Balboa DJ Dance with Gottaswing

    8:30pm - 9:00pm: Balboa Lesson with Dabe and Janelle  | 9:00pm - 11:30pm: Social Dance

    Gottaswing logo with swing dancing couple
    Description

    Dabe and Janelle’s popular monthly Balboa dance series continues! You’ll find this casual and friendly atmosphere is a great way to be introduced to this smooth style that’s perfect for dancing to fast music, but also great for playing with slower tempos. New and experienced dancers alike are welcome. 

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      Presenter
      Gottaswing
      Location
      Ballroom Back Room
      Admission
      Now accepting credit card payments. Admission $12. Cash discount! Pay cash/check, only $10.
      Event Type

      New Columbia Swing Dance

      8:00pm: Lesson | 9:00pm - 12:00am: Social Dance

       

       

      New Columbia Swing logo
      Description

      Swing dance with live music in the Glen Echo Spanish Ballroom is from 8pm to midnight.

      From 8:00pm-9:00pm an introductory swing dance lesson will get you all the basics you need (no partner or experience required). From 9:00 pm-midnight, dance the night away to a swinging band! Admission is $25 ($20 for students/military) and covers the drop-in class and the dance.

      Learn More >> | Park Map >>

      Presenter
      New Columbia Swing
      Location
      Spanish Ballroom
      Admission
      Details coming soon!
      Event Type

      Sarau de Samba / Brazilian Samba Gathering

      2:00pm-5:00pm: Rio de Janeiro-style Music and Dance Event

      Sarau de Samba
      Description

      Set in the historic Glen Echo Park and co-presented by EducArte and Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture, Sarau de Samba features a dynamic ensemble of skilled musicians and dancers, showcasing the diverse rhythms of samba, from Golden Age classics and choro to modern pagode and high-energy carnival beats. More than just a performance, this event invites attendees to become part of the music, with opportunities to dance, sing, and even play instruments alongside the professionals. Short beginner dance lessons will be included in each session. The event is open to people of any skill level, no partner or instruments required. All ages are welcome!

      Sarau de Samba é apresentado pela produtora EducArte em parceria com o Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture. Realizado no histórico centro cultural Glen Echo Park, o Sarau de Samba reúne músicos, dançarinos e o público num ambiente amistoso e contagiante.  O evento é aberto a pessoas de qualquer nível de habilidade, sem necessidade de trazer um parceiro de dança ou instrumentos.

      “Vem Pra Perto da Gente Sambar!” (Come Samba With Us!) — Luiz Carlos Da Vila

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        Presenter
        Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture with EducArte
        Location
        Ballroom Back Room
        Admission
        $15 adults, $10 teens, $5 children 12 & Under; cash, check, credit card accepted at the door
        Event Type

        Sarau de Samba / Brazilian Samba Gathering

        2:00pm-5:00pm: Rio de Janeiro-style Music and Dance Event

        Sarau de Samba
        Description

        Set in the historic Glen Echo Park and co-presented by EducArte and Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture, Sarau de Samba features a dynamic ensemble of skilled musicians and dancers, showcasing the diverse rhythms of samba, from Golden Age classics and choro to modern pagode and high-energy carnival beats. More than just a performance, this event invites attendees to become part of the music, with opportunities to dance, sing, and even play instruments alongside the professionals. Short beginner dance lessons will be included in each session. The event is open to people of any skill level, no partner or instruments required. All ages are welcome!

        Sarau de Samba é apresentado pela produtora EducArte em parceria com o Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture. Realizado no histórico centro cultural Glen Echo Park, o Sarau de Samba reúne músicos, dançarinos e o público num ambiente amistoso e contagiante.  O evento é aberto a pessoas de qualquer nível de habilidade, sem necessidade de trazer um parceiro de dança ou instrumentos.

        “Vem Pra Perto da Gente Sambar!” (Come Samba With Us!) — Luiz Carlos Da Vila

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        Special Crossover Dance deal on 10/27/24 ONLY-- Ask at check-in to receive a coupon to attend the Ballroom Time dance or Dancing Planet Contra dance (or both!) for $5 (per dance, per customer).

          Presenter
          Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture with EducArte
          Location
          Ballroom Back Room
          Admission
          $15 adults, $10 teens, $5 children 12 & Under; cash, check, credit card accepted at the door
          Event Type

          Sarau de Samba / Brazilian Samba Gathering

          3:00pm-5:00pm: Rio de Janeiro-style Music and Dance Event

          Sarau de Samba
          Description

          Set in the historic Glen Echo Park and co-presented by EducArte and Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture, Sarau de Samba features a dynamic ensemble of skilled musicians and dancers, showcasing the diverse rhythms of samba, from Golden Age classics and choro to modern pagode and high-energy carnival beats. More than just a performance, this event invites attendees to become part of the music, with opportunities to dance, sing, and even play instruments alongside the professionals. Short beginner dance lessons will be included in each session. The event is open to people of any skill level, no partner or instruments required. All ages are welcome!

          Sarau de Samba é apresentado pela produtora EducArte em parceria com o Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture. Realizado no histórico centro cultural Glen Echo Park, o Sarau de Samba reúne músicos, dançarinos e o público num ambiente amistoso e contagiante.  O evento é aberto a pessoas de qualquer nível de habilidade, sem necessidade de trazer um parceiro de dança ou instrumentos.

          “Vem Pra Perto da Gente Sambar!” (Come Samba With Us!) — Luiz Carlos Da Vila

          Learn More >> | Park Map >>

           

            Presenter
            Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture with EducArte
            Location
            Ballroom Back Room
            Admission
            $15 adults, $10 teens, $5 children 12 & Under; cash, check, credit card accepted at the door
            Event Type

            Balboa DJ Dance with Gottaswing

            8:30pm - 9:00pm: Balboa Lesson with Dabe and Janelle  | 9:00pm - 11:30pm: Social Dance

            Gottaswing logo with swing dancing couple
            Description

            Dabe and Janelle’s popular monthly Balboa dance series continues! You’ll find this casual and friendly atmosphere is a great way to be introduced to this smooth style that’s perfect for dancing to fast music, but also great for playing with slower tempos. New and experienced dancers alike are welcome. 

            Learn More >> | Park Map >>

             

              Presenter
              Gottaswing
              Location
              Ballroom Back Room
              Admission
              Now accepting credit card payments. Admission $12. Cash discount! Pay cash/check, only $10.
              Event Type

              Balboa DJ Dance with Gottaswing

              8:30pm - 9:00pm: Balboa Lesson with Dabe and Janelle  | 9:00pm - 11:30pm: Social Dance

              Gottaswing logo with swing dancing couple
              Description

              Dabe and Janelle’s popular monthly Balboa dance series continues! You’ll find this casual and friendly atmosphere is a great way to be introduced to this smooth style that’s perfect for dancing to fast music, but also great for playing with slower tempos. New and experienced dancers alike are welcome. 

              Learn More >> | Park Map >>

               

                Presenter
                Gottaswing
                Location
                Ballroom Back Room
                Admission
                Now accepting credit card payments. Admission $12. Cash discount! Pay cash/check, only $10.
                Event Type

                Balboa DJ Dance with Gottaswing

                8:30pm - 9:00pm: Balboa Lesson with Dabe and Janelle  | 9:00pm - 11:30pm: Social Dance

                Gottaswing logo with swing dancing couple
                Description

                Dabe and Janelle’s popular monthly Balboa dance series continues! You’ll find this casual and friendly atmosphere is a great way to be introduced to this smooth style that’s perfect for dancing to fast music, but also great for playing with slower tempos. New and experienced dancers alike are welcome. 

                Learn More >> | Park Map >>

                 

                  Presenter
                  Gottaswing
                  Location
                  Ballroom Back Room
                  Admission
                  $10 at the door, cash/check only
                  Event Type

                  Balboa DJ Dance with Gottaswing

                  8:30pm - 9:00pm: Balboa Lesson with Dabe and Janelle  | 9:00pm - 11:30pm: Social Dance

                  Gottaswing logo with swing dancing couple
                  Description

                  Dabe and Janelle’s popular monthly Balboa dance series continues! You’ll find this casual and friendly atmosphere is a great way to be introduced to this smooth style that’s perfect for dancing to fast music, but also great for playing with slower tempos. New and experienced dancers alike are welcome. 

                  Learn More >> | Park Map >>

                   

                    Presenter
                    Gottaswing
                    Location
                    Ballroom Back Room
                    Admission
                    $10 at the door, cash/check only
                    Event Type

                    New Columbia Swing Dance

                    8:00pm: Lesson | 9:00pm - 12:00am: Social Dance

                     

                     

                    New Columbia Swing logo
                    Description

                    Swing dance with live music in the Glen Echo Bumper Car Pavilion is from 8pm to midnight.

                    From 8:00pm-9:00pm an introductory swing dance lesson will get you all the basics you need (no partner or experience required). From 9:00 pm-midnight, dance the night away to a swinging band! Admission is $25 ($20 for students/military) and covers the drop-in class and the dance.

                    Learn More >> | Park Map >>

                    Presenter
                    New Columbia Swing
                    Location
                    Bumper Car Pavilion
                    Admission
                    $25 ($20 for students/military)
                    Event Type
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