Come out and WANCE! Dancing while walking on the National Mall

Let's WANCE again!! No, that’s not a typo, it’s simply a combination of walking and freestyle dancing.

"It's so liberating!" said one of the participants last time.

WANCE began in the Midwest during the pandemic; here’s the original WANCE website by Gabrielle Lulloff.

Wancing brings us together, relieves stress, encourages us to move our bodies any way we want, and builds our courage and resilience to be who we truly are, out in public!

This is what Gabrielle says Wancing is all about (from the website):

WHAT IS WANCING?
- Dancing as you walk
- The art of letting loose
- Spreading good vibrations & joy
- Putting that pep in your step
- Exercising your mind, body and spirit
- Taking care of yourself
- A different way of meditating
- Not caring what other people think
- Creating an expression of movement
- A way of meeting other advocates of fun

Here’s an article about it to learn even more!

Our details:

• We’ll meet just before 11 am on Sunday, May 18 at the large map just outside the Smithsonian Metro Station on the National Mall.
• Please include your cell number in your RSVP so we can be sure to find each other. We'll message you a few days before the event to confirm and be sure we're in contact.
• We’ll carry two linked Bluetooth speakers to play music that gets us moving.
• Requests for the playlist VERY welcome, nothing with “explicit” warnings though. Send song ideas to patricia@fierceafter45.com or post them below, thank you!
• No dance experience required, no choreographed steps (although you are welcome to follow what we do). Just move and express yourself with movement to music. No worries if you have mobility challenges, we will adjust to everyone's speed as needed!
• Creative clothing, funny hats, protest clothing, etc. are very welcome.
• We’ll WANCE up and down the paths and green spaces of the National Mall. We'll WANCE for about an hour, but we will make loops so people can break off and return to Metro as needed.
• A museum visit afterward is a great idea!!
• You may bring guests (of any age/gender), let me know!
• Ask any questions below -- we hope you'll join us!