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  • BUMPER CAR SQUARES

    7:00pm - 10:30pm

    Bumper Car Pavilion mural with retro graphic elements on kelly green background
    Description

    7:00pm ~ Lesson
    7:30pm - 10:30pm ~ Dance

    Join us for square dancing in the Bumper Car Pavilion! After a lesson for all skill levels, caller Dave Hauver will lead a rousing square dance along with live music by  Rhys Jones, Jay White, Richard Osban and Dan Klingsberg!

    Tickets: $15/adult, $5/teen, FREE for ages 12 and under. Cash, Check, and Credit Card accepted at the door.

    No partner or special attire required. Shoes with backs are recommended (no flip flops).

    The Bumper Car Pavilion has a wonderful wooden floor and overhead radiant heaters will keep you toasty warm throughout the winter months.

    Presenter
    Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture
    Location
    Bumper Car Pavilion
    Admission
    $15/adult, $5/teen, FREE for ages 12 and under
    Phone
    301-634-2222

    Playshop/Workshop for Square and Contra Dance Callers

    1:00pm - 5:00pm

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    Description

    Spend an afternoon exploring and practicing positional dance calling with Beth Molaro, specific topics will include:

    * Culture and Why positional calling / Beth's journey
    * Updating dances to positional
    * What it demands
    * Mechanics of positional walk thrus and positional calling
    * Issues that come up in walk thrus - gotchas and surprises
    * Changing culture of your local dance
    * New dance session - teaching new dancers and incorporating experienced dancers

    About Beth: Since 1994, Beth has called hundreds of dances from coast to coast as well as Denmark and Canada. Beth calls high-energy, turbocharged squares and smooth flowing contras. She is known for her quick no-nonsense walk throughs and effective teaching for both the newest dancers and the most seasoned of dancers. Beth’s dances are always a guaranteed whoop and a holler good time!

    Location: Ballroom Back Room

     

    Presenter
    Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture
    Location
    Ballroom Back Room
    Admission
    $20 Cash or Venmo at the door
    Event Type

    Bumper Car Squares dance

    7:00pm - 10:30pm

    Bumper Car Pavilion mural with retro graphic elements on kelly green background
    Description

    7:00pm ~ Lesson
    7:30pm - 10:30pm ~ Dance

    Join us for square dancing in the Bumper Car Pavilion! After a lesson for all skill levels, caller Caroline Barnes will lead a rousing square dance along with live music by Big Cricket String Band!

    Tickets: $15/adult, $5/teen, FREE for ages 12 and under. Cash, Check, and Credit Card accepted at the door.

    No partner or special attire required. Shoes with backs are recommended (no flip flops).

     

    Presenter
    Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture
    Location
    Bumper Car Pavilion
    Admission
    $15/adult, $5/teen, FREE for ages 12 and under
    Phone
    301-634-2222
    Event Type

    Bumper Car Squares square dance

    7:00pm ~ Lesson  |  7:30pm - 10:30pm ~ Dance

    Bumper Car Pavilion mural with retro graphic elements on kelly green background
    Description

    Join us for square dancing in the Bumper Car Pavilion! After a lesson for all skill levels, caller Ron Buchanan will lead a rousing square dance along with band Larry Ungar, Janie Rothfield, Allan Carr and Ralph Gordon!

    Tickets: $15/adult, $5/teen, FREE for ages 12 and under. Cash, Check, and Credit Card accepted at the door.

    No partner or special attire required. Shoes with backs are recommended (no flip flops).

     

    Presenter
    Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture
    Location
    Bumper Car Pavilion
    Admission
    $15/adult, $5/teen, FREE for ages 12 and under
    Phone
    301-634-2222
    Event Type

    Bumper Car Squares square dance

    7:00pm - 10:30pm

    Bumper Car Pavilion mural with retro graphic elements on kelly green background
    Description

    7:00pm ~ Lesson
    7:30pm - 10:30pm ~ Dance

    Join us for square dancing in the Bumper Car Pavilion! After a lesson for all skill levels, dance callers Dave Hauver and Kim Forry will lead a rousing square dance along with live music by Noah Bowman, Ann Porcella, Kate Brett and Kevin Enoch!

    Tickets: $15/adult, $5/teen, FREE for ages 12 and under. Cash, Check, and Credit Card accepted at the door.

    No partner or special attire required. Shoes with backs are recommended (no flip flops).

     

    Presenter
    Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture
    Location
    Bumper Car Pavilion
    Admission
    $15/adult, $5/teen, FREE for ages 12 and under; available at the door
    Phone
    301-634-2222
    Event Type

    Bumper Car Squares -Square dance

    7:00pm - 10:30pm

    Bumper Car Pavilion mural with retro graphic elements on kelly green background
    Description

    7:00pm ~ Lesson
    7:30pm - 10:30pm ~ Dance

    Join us for square dancing in the Bumper Car Pavilion! After a lesson for all skill levels, caller Beth Molaro will lead a rousing square dance along with live music by  Rachel Eddy, Em Hammond, Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer!

    Tickets: $15/adult, $5/teen, FREE for ages 12 and under. Cash, Check, and Credit Card accepted at the door.

    No partner or special attire required. Shoes with backs are recommended (no flip flops).

     

    Presenter
    Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture
    Location
    Bumper Car Pavilion
    Admission
    $15/adult, $5/teen, FREE for ages 12 and under
    Phone
    301-634-2222
    Event Type

    Bumper Car Squares dance

    7:00pm - 10:30pm

    Bumper Car Pavilion mural with retro graphic elements on kelly green background
    Description

    7:00pm ~ Lesson
    7:30pm - 10:30pm ~ Dance

    Join us for square dancing in the Bumper Car Pavilion! After a lesson for all skill levels, caller  Pete LaBerge will lead a rousing square dance along with live music by Jump Fingers: Palmer Loux (fiddle) Greg Loux (guitar) Bob McCluskie (fiddle and viola) Carolee Rand (banjo, tenor banjo, tenor guitar, mandolin) and Mat Clark (bass)!

    Tickets: $15/adult, $5/teen, FREE for ages 12 and under. Cash, Check, and Credit Card accepted at the door.

    No partner or special attire required. Shoes with backs are recommended (no flip flops).

     

    Presenter
    Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture
    Location
    Bumper Car Pavilion
    Admission
    $15/adult, $5/teen, FREE for ages 12 and under
    Phone
    301-634-2222
    Event Type

    Bumper Car Squares dance

    7:00pm - 10:30pm

    Bumper Car Pavilion mural with retro graphic elements on kelly green background
    Description

    7:00pm ~ Lesson
    7:30pm - 10:30pm ~ Dance

    Join us for square dancing in the Bumper Car Pavilion! After a lesson for all skill levels, caller Mary Wesley will lead a rousing square dance along with live music by Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer, Rachel Eddy and Em Hammond!

    Tickets: $15/adult, $5/teen, FREE for ages 12 and under. Cash, Check, and Credit Card accepted at the door.

    No partner or special attire required. Shoes with backs are recommended (no flip flops).

     

    Presenter
    Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture
    Location
    Bumper Car Pavilion
    Admission
    $15/adult, $5/teen, FREE for ages 12 and under
    Phone
    301-634-2222
    Event Type

    Bumper Car Squares square dance

    7:00pm ~ Lesson  |  7:30pm - 10:30pm ~ Dance

    Bumper Car Pavilion mural with retro graphic elements on kelly green background
    Description

    Join us for square dancing in the Bumper Car Pavilion! After a lesson for all skill levels, caller Will Mentor will lead a rousing square dance along with band Bach Bui and Friends!

    Tickets: $15/adult, $5/teen, FREE for ages 12 and under. Cash, Check, and Credit Card accepted at the door.

    No partner or special attire required. Shoes with backs are recommended (no flip flops).

    Overhead radiant heaters are available in the Bumper Car Pavilion to keep you toasty warm if it's chilly out!

    Presenter
    Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture
    Location
    Bumper Car Pavilion
    Admission
    $15/adult, $5/teen, FREE for ages 12 and under
    Phone
    301-634-2222
    Event Type

    Bumper Car Squares 2.24.24

    7:00pm - 10:30pm

    Bumper Car Pavilion mural with retro graphic elements on kelly green background
    Description

    7:00pm ~ Lesson
    7:30pm - 10:30pm ~ Dance

    Join us for square dancing in the Bumper Car Pavilion! After a lesson for all skill levels, callers Caroline Barnes and Janine Smith will lead a rousing square dance along with band Devil in the Mill! https://www.devilinthemill.com

    Tickets: $15/adult, $5/teen, FREE for ages 12 and under. Cash, Check, and Credit Card accepted at the door.

    No partner or special attire required. Shoes with backs are recommended (no flip flops).

    Overhead radiant heaters in the Bumper Car Pavilion keep you toasty warm, no matter the weather.

     

    Presenter
    Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture
    Location
    Bumper Car Pavilion
    Admission
    $15/adult, $5/teen, FREE for ages 12 and under
    Phone
    301-634-2222
    Event Type
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