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"The Social" is our weekly dance. It runs from 9:00 to 11:00 every Tuesday night in the beautiful Josephine Butler Parks Center. We regularly feature many of the best DJs in the DC area, not to mention occasional bands, vinyl nights, and other fun stuff.
Admission to the dance always comes with complimentary admission to our drop-in lesson beforehand. And, when you sign up for one of our regular series classes, your admission to the dance is included with the price of the class,
Josephine Butler Parks Center
2437 15th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
Admission: $10 DJ nights ($7 for students/military), band night prices vary
(includes free drop-in lesson)
Tuesday, February 18th
Social dance from 9-11pm. Admission includes a beginner lesson from 8-9pm, no partner or experience necessary! Updated vaccination is recommended and masks are always welcome!
DJ: TBD
The New Columbia Special is our series of occasional dances at the timeless Glen Echo Park Spanish Ballroom. We bring in some of our favorite bands, and then we dance. Plus, you will be hard-pressed to find a better venue for dancing anywhere!
Glen Echo Park
7300 Macarthur Blvd.
Glen Echo, MD 20812
Admission: $25 ($20 for students/military)
(includes free drop-in lesson)
February 22nd, 2025
Join us in the beautiful and historic Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park to dance the night away to the music of Gretchen Midgley and the Sidecar Six and celebrate the release of their new album! An introductory swing dance lesson from 8-9 pm is included with admission, followed by dancing from 9 pm-midnight.