About us
FSGW supports folk music, including Concerts, Contra dance, English Country dance, Square dance, International folk dance, Storytelling, Jams and Singing events throughout the Washington DC Metro area. Our membership comes from across the DC Metro area, events are held all over. Come and join us for an event, or better yet become a member of FSGW and come to all of them!
We have returned to in-person events - come join us!
Upcoming events
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Dancing Planet Contra Dance
Glen Echo Park, 7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD, USSunday, October 25th, 3:00-6:00 pm, Introductory session 2:30 pm
Contras & Squares in the Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park, MD
An epic afternoon featuring contra dance's original groove band, Laura and the Lava Lamps and the extraordinary calling of Beth Molaro! Don't miss this rare opportunity to dance to the music of contra dance veterans Laura Lengnick (fiddle), Dave Wiesler (piano) and Ralph Gordon (bass), joined by special guest Tory Horner (fiddle), a rising star in the contra dance world. Together they will fire up the dance floor in the search for a primordial groove in perpetual motion. Invite a friend or two and come on out for this dance. You will be glad you did!
Admission: $15 general admission, $5 for ages 17 and under. Cash, check, or credit cards accepted at the door (credit card fees apply)
Covid info: masks and vaccinations are suggested but not required.
For more info: https://dancingplanetproductions.com/contra/2 attendees
All Folks Waltz
Lyon Village Community House, 1920 N Highland St, Arlington, VA 22201, USA, Arlington, VA, USFSGW is excited to announce a brand new monthly dance in Northern Virginia!
Would you like to dance in an inclusive, supportive atmosphere? Would you like to lead, follow, or both, no matter your gender? Would you like to have fun, be more active, and meet cool people? Then come join us for our inaugural All Folks Waltz: Gender-Inclusive Folk Waltz! We’ll begin with a folk waltz lesson at 7:00 (free with admission) where you can learn the basics of this dynamic, improvisational, folk dance form, followed by a freeform social dance with live music at 7:45. Come learn, move, and share the joy of dance with us!
Music by Terpsichore (Liz Donaldson and Elke Baker)
Register or learn more: https://www.fsgw.org/event-6856981
Tickets are $15 for non-members, $12 for FSGW members, and $5 for limited income or students. Dancers 17 and under are free.
Katherine Anderson is an avid social dancer and dance teacher in the DMV. She teaches multiple dance styles, including Lindy Hop, contra, Balboa, fusion, and folk waltz, which she has been teaching since 2022. She loves a fun tune, an opportunity to improvise, and helping to bring skills, safety, and fun to her dance communities. You can reach her at TwirlingTutor@gmail.com.
The 7:00 pm intro lesson by Katherine Anderson (free with admission) will start with folk waltz basic steps and partnering appropriate for beginners, allowing them to get out on the dance floor when the band starts to play. It will end with repertoire-building skills aimed at expanding the waltz vocabulary of more experienced dancers and interested beginners alike.
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FSGW English Country Dance
Glen Echo Town Hall, 6106 Harvard Ave, Glen Echo, md, USJoin us on Wednesday, October 28, 8:00-10:30 PM.
Anna Rain leads the dancing while Emily Aubrey (fiddle), Paul Oorts (mandolin and accordion), and Bobby LaRose (piano) play the tunes
Register: https://www.fsgw.org/event-6834514
(Please note, you are not registered by responding on meetup, you must register through the FSGW website, or at the door if tickets are available)
The FSGW weekly English Country Dance offers delightful dancing, led by talented callers, accompanied by top-notch musicians playing a wide variety of instruments. The crowd is friendly and enthusiastic; new dancers are always welcome and can get an informal lesson if they arrive around 7:30. You don't need to bring a partner, or dress up.
- If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select "first time free" when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson.
Covid Protocol: masks and vaccinations are encouraged but not required.
Some dancers are sensitive to fragrances, and they are grateful when you skip the perfume and scented after-shave.
Additional information about this weekly event is available on the English Country Dance (in-person) web page.
https://www.fsgw.org/ecdPay at the door: Admission - $15 FSGW Members, $8 Students and those with limited income, $17 Others.
Questions? Email English Country Dance
- We look forward to dancing with you!
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