Classes and Dancing at the Josephine Butler Parks Center

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Experience and learn Lindy Hop and other swing dances in Washington DC.

What We Offer

New Columbia Social

Our weekly social dance from 9-11pm. Free for first-timers with code FIRSTTIME. 

Tuesday, February 24th

Join us for a special night of live music from our beloved Jon Tigert and the Corner Pocket Jazz Band! A drop in lesson from 8-9pm is included with the price of the dance--no partner required. Masks are always welcomed!

2437 Fifteenth Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

DJ:
Clare Diaz


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Classes

Weekly classes held from 8-9pm before our New Columbia Social (no partner required!).

An introductory Drop-In lesson is included with admission to the dance

6-week Series Classes Jan 13-Feb 24

Swing 1: Intro to Lindy Hop

Swing 2D: Intro to Balboa and Bal-Swing

3-week Series Special Topics

Feb 10-24 Improvisation and Individuality in Lindy Hop

Up-coming:

6-week Series Classes Mar 3-Apr 7

Swing 1: Intro to Lindy Hop

Swing 2A: Lindy Hop Musicality and Rhythm

3-week Series Special Topics

Mar 3-17 More Bal-Swing!

Mar 24-Apr 7 Jams and Steals

Glen Echo Dances

Dance to live bands at historic Glen Echo Park.

March 7th, 2026

Dance the night away in the beautiful and historic Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park to live music from the fabulous Scott Silbert & the All Stars! An introductory swing dance lesson from 8-9 pm is included with admission, followed by dancing from 9 pm-midnight.

7300 MacArthur Boulevard
Glen Echo, MD 20812

Learn how we are working to make our dances a safe and welcoming space for everyone.

The Josephine Butler Parks Center
2437 15th St., NW
Washington, DC 20009

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