• Balboa Workshop with New Columbia Swing

    1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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    Description

    New Columbia Swing of DC and Mobtown Ballroom of Baltimore have joined forces to put on an amazing weekend of swing music and instruction. Get your weekend started on Friday at the Mobtown Ballroom for a night of incredible live music from Sarah Sullivan and the One-Offs. On Saturday, join us in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park for an afternoon of Balboa instruction from Chelsea & David Lee + Annabel & Michael Quisao, some of the area's premier Balboa teachers. A basic understanding of Balboa is required to take these classes. Finally, stick around Glen Echo Saturday night for even more awesome live music from Scott Silbert and the All Stars.

    Schedule for Saturday, December 3: 

    • Balboa Workshop at Glen Echo Park
      • 1pm-6pm
    • Evening Dance at Glen Echo Park with Scott Silbert and the All Stars
      • Beginner Lesson 8pm-9pm
      • Dance: 9pm – Midnight

    Register for the whole event (or for the Sat. evening dance) at https://newcolumbiaswing.org/register/ COVID PRECAUTIONS: Masks, photo IDs, and vaccination including boosters are required at Glen Echo.

     

    Presenter
    New Columbia Swing
    Location
    Spanish Ballroom
    Admission
    See website
    Event Type

    New Columbia Swing Special Dance feat Scott Silbert and the All Stars

    8:00 pm - midnight

    New Columbia Swing logo
    Description

    New Columbia Swing of DC and Mobtown Ballroom of Baltimore have joined forces to put on an amazing weekend of swing music and instruction. Get your weekend started on Friday at the Mobtown Ballroom for a night of incredible live music from Sarah Sullivan and the One-Offs. On Saturday, join us in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park for an afternoon of Balboa instruction from Chelsea & David Lee + Annabel & Michael Quisao, some of the area's premier Balboa teachers. A basic understanding of Balboa is required to take these classes. Finally, stick around Glen Echo Saturday night for even more awesome live music from Scott Silbert and the All Stars.

    Schedule for Saturday, December 3: 

    • Balboa Workshop at Glen Echo Park
      • 1pm-6pm
    • Evening Dance at Glen Echo Park with Scott Silbert and the All Stars
      • Beginner Lesson 8pm-9pm
      • Dance: 9pm – Midnight

    Register for the whole event (or for the Sat. evening dance) at https://newcolumbiaswing.org/register/ COVID PRECAUTIONS: Masks, photo IDs, and vaccination including boosters are required at Glen Echo.

     

    Presenter
    New Columbia Swing
    Location
    Spanish Ballroom
    Admission
    $25 at the door ($20 if you register in advance)
    Event Type

    New Columbia Swing Special Dance featuring Halley's Hot Gumbo Swingtet

    8:00 pm - midnight

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    Description

    Join us for a New Columbia Special dance featuring Halley's Hot Gumbo Swingtet! From 8-9pm we'll have an introductory swing dance lesson, and the band plays from 9-midnight. Proof of vaccination (including a booster if the second dose of Pfizer/Moderna or single dose of J&J was more than 7 months prior to the event) required. Masks required. For more information about the event, ticketing, and COVID-19 health policies, visit the presenter's website here >>

    Presenter
    New Columbia Swing
    Location
    Spanish Ballroom
    Admission
    $25 at the door ($20 if you register in advance)
    Event Type

    New Columbia Special Swing Dance featuring Jon Tigert and the Corner Pocket Jazz Band

    8:00 pm - midnight

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    Description

    New Columbia Swing presents a swing dance. Lesson from 8pm to 9pm and dance from 9pm until 12am. For more information about the event, ticketing, and COVID-19 health policies, visit the presenter's website here >>

    Presenter
    New Columbia Swing
    Location
    Spanish Ballroom
    Admission
    $20 ($15 for students/military)
    Event Type

    New Columbia Swing

    8:00 pm - midnight

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    Description

    New Columbia Swing presents a swing dance. Lesson from 8pm to 9pm and dance from 9pm until 12am. For more information about the event, ticketing, and COVID-19 health policies, visit the presenter's website here >>

    Presenter
    New Columbia Swing
    Location
    Spanish Ballroom
    Admission
    $20 ($15 for students/military)
    Event Type

    New Columbia Swing

    8pm - midnight

    New Columbia Swing logo
    Description

    New Columbia Swing presents a swing dance. Lesson from 8pm to 9pm and dance from 9pm until 12am. For more information about the event, ticketing, and COVID-19 health policies, visit the presenter's website here >>

    Presenter
    New Columbia Swing
    Location
    Spanish Ballroom
    Admission
    TBD
    Event Type

    New Columbia Swing

    8pm - midnight

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    Description

    New Columbia Swing presents a swing dance. For more information about the event, ticketing, and COVID-19 health policies, visit the presenter's website here >>

    Presenter
    New Columbia Swing
    Location
    Bumper Car Pavilion
    Admission
    $25/$20 pre-register online
    Event Type

    SOLD OUT: Cueva Flamenca de Glen Echo- an intimate Flamenco performance

    7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    Furia Flamenca
    Description

    This event has sold out. We were excited to have such great interest in these amazing performers, and we hope to bring them to the Park again. Please visit our events page for information about other concerts, dances, and more! glenechopark.org/events

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    Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture presents an intimate Flamenco performance with Furia Flamenca!

    Step into Cueva Flamenca de Glen Echo, an immersive tablao‑style evening inspired by the legendary caves of Sacromonte. Featuring Furia Flamenca Dance Company with live music, this intimate performance draws the audience close to the artists—where every heel strike, every cry of cante, and every pulse of the guitar becomes part of a shared, electric moment.

    Savor the experience with tapas and sangría available for purchase, creating the warmth and conviviality of a true Andalusian night.

    Tickets

    Discounted Advance Tickets ($25)  ||  Online Only || Advance sales end at 11:59 pm on Friday, June 26

    Same-Day Tickets ($30)  || Online or at the door (Cash, Check, or Credit Card)  || Doors open at 6:30pm on Saturday June 27

    Learn More & Purchase Tickets >> | Park Map >>

     

    Presenter
    Glen Echo Park Partnership and Furia Flamenca
    Location
    Ballroom Back Room
    Admission
    $25 online in advance; $30 day-of and at the door. Cash and credit accepted.

    SWING DANCE - DCLX 2026: SHOUT AND FEEL IT! - GORDON WEBSTER BAND

    April 26, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

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    Description

    Part of the 23rd annual Washington, D.C. Lindy Exchange – DCLX 2026: Shout and Feel It!

    Live music with Gordon Webster Band

    DCLX is a weekend-long Lindy Exchange with the highest quality live music, bringing together dancers and musicians from all over the country and beyond! Join us for full evening dances, late nights with both a slow room and a fast room, and unforgettable afternoons that you will not want to miss. View the full schedule here: https://dclx.org/schedule/

    Admission requires either a full weekend pass or a-la-carte tickets. Advance purchase a-la-carte tickets for each dance of DCLX 2026 are available, while supplies last, starting April 4th at 12:00 noon EDT. There will be limited a-la-carte tickets and full weekend passes available for purchase at the door. Doors open at 7:45 PM.

     

    Learn More >> https://dclx.org/registration/ | Park Map >>

      

    Presenter: D.C. Lindy Exchange

    Location: Glen Echo Spanish Ballroom

    Admission: $30

    Email: info@dclx.org

     

    Presenter
    DCLX
    Location
    Spanish Ballroom
    Admission
    You can buy a full weekend pass or tickets to individual dances online now (at dclx.org) or at the door.
    Event Type
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