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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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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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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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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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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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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