July Classes, Wednesdays
Ballroom Annex, Glen Echo Park

Folk Waltz III
Wednesday, July 1 - 22, 7 - 8pm

For advanced folk waltzers who want to achieve a higher level of creativity and expertise, this series offers the whip, scissors to grapevine and dip, free spins and other advanced moves and styling techniques. Dancers must be competent with the folk-turning waltz. No partner required. $40 for four weeks. You can register online. Online registration is encouraged but you may also register at the door on July 1 in the Ballroom Annex.

Blues Dancing I
Wednesday, July 1 - 22, 8 - 9pm

Turn your slow dancing into a dynamic and inspired style. This class teaches partners how to establish a strong connection, develop effective lead/follow skills, and move creatively to express the blues. No partner required. $40 for four weeks. You can register online. Online registration is encouraged but you may also register at the door on July 1 in the Ballroom Annex.

Swing & Lindy II
Wednesday, July 1 - 22, 9 - 10pm

There's more to swing dancing than 6-count tuck turns and pass-bys! We'll move on to swingouts, 8-count Lindy figures and Charleston. Gain the experience that helps you express the music in your own dancing. For students who know 6-count triple swing footwork. No partner or prior experience required. $40 for four weeks. You can register online. Online registration is encouraged but you may also register at the door on July 1 in the Ballroom Annex.

*Registration Notes: Each 4-week series costs $40, plus a $12 registration fee. If you intend to take any other Glen Echo classes, and you register for all of them on the same form or during the same online session, you pay the registration fee only ONCE for all the classes.

Capital Blues presents...

Red Hot Blues 'n BBQ
Blues Exchange July 17-19

Capital Blues will present a "Red Hot" weekend of blues dancing with Gina Sicilia, Gordon Webster, and Eli Cook, July 17 - 19. In addition to the incredible live music, they are also bringing in some of the favorite DJs from around the country to spin great tunes for their late night and afternoon dances. This is going to be a party you're not going to want to miss!

Mike and Donna will teach just before the Sunday dance with Gina Sicilia in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park on Sunday, July 19. The lesson goes from 7:30 - 8:30 pm, and the dance runs from 8:30 - 11:30 pm. $15 at the door includes the lesson. We hope you'll join us!

July/August Classes, Wednesdays
Ballroom Annex, Glen Echo Park

Swing & Lindy I
Wednesday, July 29 - August 19, 7 - 8pm

Join the Swing dancers who pack the Ballroom every weekend at Glen Echo Park and learn the dance that brings so much fun to everyone. Learn basic footwork, partnering skills, and plenty of moves. You'll master the basics and see how easy it is to dance with anyone. No partner or prior experience required. $40 for four weeks. You can register online. Online registration is encouraged but you may also register at the door on July 29 in the Ballroom Annex.

Blues Dancing II
Wednesday, July 29 - August 19, 8 - 9pm

If you've taken Blues Dancing I or enjoyed a Sunday Blues dance, you are ready to move up to the next level. This class goes beyond the basics with challenging footwork, dips, and figures. We'll borrow from Argentine tango for more options and improvisation. No partner required. $40 for four weeks. You can register online. Online registration is encouraged but you may also register at the door on July 29 in the Ballroom Annex.

Argentine Tango Basics
Wednesday, July 29 - August 19, 9 - 10pm

Argentine Tango captures the hearts of all dancers with its haunting musical heritage and improvisational figures. Learn basic lead/follow concepts, ochos, and ganchos. Gain the confidence to dance at any Milonga. No partner required. $40 for four weeks. You can register online. Online registration is encouraged but you may also register at the door on July 29 in the Ballroom Annex.

*Registration Notes: Each 4-week series costs $40, plus a $12 registration fee. If you intend to take any other Glen Echo classes, and you register for all of them on the same form or during the same online session, you pay the registration fee only ONCE for all the classes.