Debbie and Bob Lew guest host the second Friday of the month Balboa DJ dance. 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>>>>

Debbie and Bob Lew guest host the second Friday of the month Balboa DJ dance. 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>>>>

Join us in the beautiful Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park on this Summer Solstice weekend! An introductory swing lesson from 8:00 - 9:00pm is included with admission. Dancing to the swinging sounds of Scott Silbert and the All Stars will last from 9:00pm - midnight! Admission is $30 ($20 if you register in advance) and covers the drop-in class and the dance. Bring your proof of vaccination.

After a long hiatus, Dabe and Janelle are BACK with their popular monthly Friday night Balboa dances! 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>>>>

After a long hiatus, Dabe and Janelle are BACK with their popular monthly Friday night Balboa dances! 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>>>>

After a long hiatus, Dabe and Janelle are BACK with their popular monthly Friday night Balboa dances! 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>>>>

After a long hiatus, Dabe and Janelle are BACK with their popular monthly Friday night Balboa dances! 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>>>>

After a long hiatus, Dabe and Janelle are BACK with their popular monthly Friday night Balboa dances! 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>>>>

Join us for a New Columbia Special dance featuring The Bitter Dose Combo, playing Django-style jazz! From 8-9pm we'll have an introductory swing dance lesson, and the band plays from 9-midnight.

Covid policy: Masks and proof of full vaccination (meaning you have completed the initial course of vaccination, per the CDC definition) required.

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.