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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FSGW English Country Dance
Glen Echo Town Hall, 6106 Harvard Ave, Glen Echo, md, USJoin us on Wednesday, October 21, 8:00-10:30 PM.
Wendy Clarke leads the dancing to the music of Carrie Rose (flute), Becky Ross (fiddle), and Liz Donaldson (piano)
Register: https://www.fsgw.org/event-6834513
(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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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
Past events
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