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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Join us to see dancers of Jane Franklin Dance's 40+ Project show their new dance piece choreographed by Andie DeVaulx. Additionally, you'll see a piece by Emily Crews, Dance and Events Program Director of Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture, and improvisation by Annetta Dexter Sawyer's students of her longtime Glen Echo classes.

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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 >>

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 >>

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. Visit the website HERE>>>>

The dance in the Glen Echo Back Room is from 9pm to midnight, DJed by Juan Villafane and Michael Quisao.

The dance is preceded by a special day of workshops with Juan Villafane. Sign up in advance for the day of workshops at newcolumbiaswing.org/classes/ for $80, or pay $90 at the door. The cost of the dance is included with the workshops. Admission is also available to just the dance for $10 in advance or $13 at the door.

We're so excited to have legendary dancer Juan Villafane in the DMV on February 17th for one day of amazing classes! Don't miss it!

Workshop will run from 2:30pm to 7pm with the following classes:

"Taking a Chance on Love"
An introduction to the classic slow softshoe routine created by the legendary jazz tap dancers Honi Coles and Cholly Atkins. Nonchalantly stylish, this solo routine smoothly combines strolls, turns, and slides in crystal-cut precision.

"The Lead Follow Matrix"
A methodical approach to master partnered dance moves. This challenging but revealing class will help you make sense of myriad possibilities, expand your repertoire exponentially, and refine your lead-follow technique.

"Rhythm Is Our Business"
Master rhythm variations and apply it into your partner dancing to create your own footwork and/or swing out variations to match the melody, hit the breaks, and add rhythmical ideas.

"Dancers Don't Need to Know More Steps, They Need To Know More Songs"
How to use your already-acquired partner dancing repertoire to "illustrate" any song. This class focuses on upgrading your listening skills, musicianship, and overall connection with the music.

There will also be a dance in the Glen Echo Back Room from 9pm to midnight, DJed by Juan Villafane and Michael Quisao. Sign up in advance for the day of workshops at newcolumbiaswing.org/classes/ for $80, or pay $90 at the door. The cost of the dance is included with the workshop. Admission is also available to just the dance for $10 in advance or $13 at the door.

Join Gottaswing for a fun and friendly swing dance featuring RALF BOCKER AND FRIENDS. All ages welcome, and you never need a partner.

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Join Gottaswing for a fun and friendly swing dance featuring Pittsburgh's DR. ZOOT. All ages welcome, and you never need a partner.

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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. Visit the website HERE>>>>