DCLX hosts a swing dance in the Spanish Ballroom!

We recently asked you to join in for the DCLX main event. Now you can keep that momentum going with our upcoming DCLXtra! Come dance to live music by The Corner Pocket Jazz Band, led by Jon Tigert, of Baltimore, MD, who are dedicated to celebrating the swinging sounds of the 30s, 40s, and 50s. 

Schedule:

8:00pm - 9:00pm: Beginner drop in Lindy Hop lesson (no partner needed) 

9:00pm - 11:59pm: swing dancing to fantastic live music 

Covid policy:
Masks are welcome. DCLX will not be checking vaccination status for this event.

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DCLX is excited to bring Josh Lee & the Extended Family all the way from Philadelphia to the Spanish Ballroom LIVE for their first time!

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DCLX is pleased to present a DCLXtra with Eyal Vilner Swing Band!

8:00-9:00pm ~ Free beginner Lindy Hop lesson, no experience or partner needed
9:00-11:59pm ~ Swing Dance with live music

DCLX is pleased to present a DCLXtra with Ian Hutchison and Slap Happy from New York City. It’s been several years since Ian was last in the Glen Echo Park Spanish Ballroom, and his appearance is sure to be just as exciting as the last. Ian will be fronting a 7-piece combo that will keep you dancing all night.

8:00-9:00pm ~ Free beginner Lindy lesson, no experience or partner necessary
9:00-11:59pm ~ Swing Dance with Chelsea Reed and the Fairweather Band

Chelsea and her band will play two sets perfect for Lindy and one set of blues to finish the evening.

ABOUT THE BAND
In October 2012, vocalist Chelsea Reed brought five of her friends together to play some tunes in a South Philly dining room. Her plan was to form a band that played for swing dancers, so she could finally have the chance to sing her favorite songs for an audience that loved the music of Bessie Smith and Billie Holiday as much as she did. Since that fateful day, she’s been living that dream and couldn’t be happier about it.  

Now, Chelsea Reed and the Fair Weather Five are at home at swing dances, jazz clubs and concert halls alike. They have played renowned Philadelphia venues and travel the country year round to perform at music festivals and Lindy and Blues exchanges and workshops. They have had the honor of sharing the stage with trumpeter Terell Stafford and trombonist Wycliffe Gordon, who is featured on their 2017 release Spreadin’ Rhythm Around. Their 2020 release, Carolina Lullaby showcases original songs steeped in jazz, blues, and folk traditions where Reed’s vocals and swing musicality shine. 

When not composing, the band loves exploring the roots of jazz and finding creative ways to interpret forgotten songs. Chelsea Reed and the Fair Weather Five draw upon the intensity of powerhouse vocalists, the ingenuity of 20th century composers, and the soul of the dance floor. They are silly, passionate people who love playing this music. And that’s all there is to it.

6:30pm - 8:30pm Holiday Potluck and Lambada Practica | 8:30pm-9:30pm Brazilian Zouk Class w/ Gui (Open Level)  | 9:30pm - 1:00am Social Dancing w/ DJ soniKBliss & DJ Chuky

Join District Zouk for a Brazilian Zouk Social at Glen Echo in the Ballroom Back Room. This Brazilian dance has been growing in popularity in the US and around the world. We'll start with an open level class from 8:30pm - 9:30pm, followed by social dancing with local DJs. Come learn and dance with us!

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8:00pm - 9:00pm Brazilian Zouk Class w/ Lunna (Open Level)  | 9:00pm - 11:30pm Social Dancing w/ DJ soniKBliss & DJ Chuky

All are welcome to join us for this social!

Join District Zouk for a Brazilian Zouk Social at Glen Echo in the Bumper Car Pavilion. This Brazilian dance has been growing in popularity in the US and around the world. We'll start with an open level class from 8:00pm - 9:00pm, followed by social dancing with local DJs. Come learn and dance with us!

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8:00pm - 8:30pm Lambada Basics w/ Elena & Hermela | 8:30pm - 9:30pm Fun With Lambada w/ Iago & Julissa | 9:30pm - 11:30pm Brazilian Zouk & Lambada Social w/ DJ Afrodeshiak

Join us for a Brazilian Zouk Social at Glen Echo in the Spanish Ballroom Back Room. This Brazilian dance has been growing in popularity in the US and around the world. We'll start with a lambada practica from 8:00pm - 8:30pm so those who enjoy dancing lambada can get in some practice. Then we have an open level class from 8:30pm - 9:30pm, followed by social dancing with local DJs. Come learn and dance with us!

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See Link Here for full weekend workshop details including tickets and additional locations!

SATURDAY AFTERNOON @ Glen Echo Park Ballroom Back Room

1:00 - 2:15 pm Workshop w/ Leandro & Nayara - Trajectory Shifts: When & How to Change Direction

2:30 - 3:45 pm Workshop w/ Leandro & Nayara - Body Expression & Musicality

4:00 - 5:15 pm Workshop w/ Iago & Vanessa - Dynamics: Smooth vs Sharp

SATURDAY EVENING: Class & Social @ Glen Echo Bumper Car Pavilion

6:30 - 7:30 pm Lambada Practica - Open practice time for lambada dancers

7:30 - 8:30 pm Workshop w/ Iago & Vanessa - Magic of Traveling: Using the Dance Floor

8:30 - 11:30 pm Social Dancing w/ DJs Rhinestone & soniKBliss

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No lesson. Two great bands.

Rock a Sonics 2:30- 4

Canebrake Cajun Band 4:30 -5:45

Rock a Sonics 6:00- 7

THE ROCK-A-SONICS. Their authentic stylings in Rockabilly, vintage Country, and atomic age Rock & Roll music have made them a favorite band in the DC/Baltimore area.

The Canebrake Cajun Band is back in DC. They serve up a spicy mix of dancehall music of Southwest Louisiana.

Admission will be on a sliding scale: $5 - $25.

All revenue will go to the bands and Glen Echo Park.

Your presence is the only present permitted.

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