Social Dance Showcase

The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, Inc. manages Glen Echo Park, one of the most lively visual and performing arts sites in the Washington area.Each year, more than 350,000 people come to the Park to renew their creative spirit through arts classes, festivals, exhibitions, dances, children’s theater, music performances, nature programs, and more.Established by Montgomery County in 2002, the Partnership is a nonprofit organization charged with managing Glen Echo Park’s arts programs and facilities, including its historic buildings. The Partnership's mission is to present vibrant artistic, cultural, and educational offerings at the Park and to promote the Park as a unique destination for the region’s diverse population.

Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture

Join us for a FREE Social Dance Showcase to explore the many different kinds of dance that you can enjoy at Glen Echo park!

Glen Echo Park

The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is pleased to present another Social Dance Showcase over Labor Day Weekend!Join us for two days of FREE social dances with live music, and get a taste of a variety of different dance styles!Short beginner lessons will be held at the start of each dance, and all dances are open to people of any skill level! No partner required. S﻿CHEDULESaturday, September 2 (11:30am - 12:30am)11:30am - 1:00pm, BCP | Ballroom presented by Ballroom Time, music by Mike Surratt1:00pm - 2:00pm, BCP | Soul Line Dancing presented by Paula Allen2:30pm - 4:00pm, BCP | Square Dance presented by DC Square Dance Collective, music by Awesome Possums 4:00pm - 5:30pm, BBR | Balboa presented by Gottaswing4:3opm - 6:00pm, BCP | Rueda de Casino presented by DC Casineros Cuban Dance Company5:45pm - 7:15pm, BBR | Sevillanas presented by Dance Flamenco DC6:30pm - 8:00pm, BCP | Cajun/Zydeco presented by Dancing by the Bayou, music by Little Red &amp; the Renegades7:30pm - 9:00pm, BBR | Blues presented by Capital Blues8:30pm - 12:30am, BCP | Swing presented by DCLX, music by The DCLX All-StarsSunday, September 3 (1pm - 1:00am)1:00pm - 2:30pm, BCP | Family Dance presented by Folklore Society of Greater Washington, music by Joe DeZarn (fiddle), John Devine (guitar), &amp; Ralph Gordon (bass)2:30pm - 4:00pm, BCP | Contra Dance presented by Folklore Society of Greater Washington, music by Joe DeZarn (fiddle), John Devine (guitar), &amp; Ralph Gordon (bass)4:30pm - 6:00pm, BCP | Waltz presented by Waltz Time, music by Some Assembly6:00pm - 7:00pm, BCP | Irish Waltz and Two Hands presented by Megan Downes6:30pm - 8:00pm, BBR | Tango presented by Tango Brillante DC7:00pm - 8:30pm, BCP | Ceili presented by Megan Downes, music by Peter Brice (button accordion) and Sami Suplee (fiddle)8:30pm - 10:00pm, BCP | Folk presented by Glen Echo International Folk Dancers8:30pm - 1:00am, BBR | Zouk presented by District ZoukKey:BCP ~ Bumper Car PavilionBBR ~ Ballroom Back RoomNo music listed ~ pre-recordedIn between dance sessions, be sure to check out the 51st Annual Labor Day Art Show in the Spanish Ballroom, 12:00pm - 6:00pm!<a href="https://glenechopark.org/danceshowcase" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Learn more &gt;&gt;</a>RSVP preferred, not required. There is no check-in at this event.

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