Let's Contra Dance in the Bumper Car Pavilion on November 14, 2025!

Join us for the wonderful sounds of THE FABULOUS GLEN ECHO OPEN BAND (led by Bobby LaRose (mandolin)) who will bring their exciting, engergetic dancing tunes to the Bumper Car Pavilion for the Friday Night Dance. Our caller, Kappy Laning, will bring us an evening of delightful dancing fun. Don't miss this fun-filled evening!

Come on out and join us for an amazing evening at the Friday Night Dance!!

All dances called gender-free.

Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, MD 20812.

Tickets are $15. Purchase tickets at here or pay at the door.

The admission price includes the lesson at 7:30 p.m.

Dance from 8 to 11 p.m.

You can register and pay online in advance, which is faster. You may also pay at the door with cash and credit cards. You have the ability to cancel registrations prior to the event, and any payment will be refunded as a credit for future use. No refunds will be available after the event has started.

The Friday Night Dancers are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organization, welcoming all of our neighbors to join us in this energetic and delightful evening of fun each week. Be sure to invite your friends, family and colleagues to join us each Friday evening at the Spanish Ballroom in Glen Echo Park!!

UPCOMING FND DANCES

November 21 - Dead Sea Squirrels (Cathy Mason (fiddle), Craig Edwards (fiddle, mandolin, and banjo), Henry Yoshimura (guitar)) with Too Hot Mamas calling - in the SBR

November 28 - Morrison Brothers (Jim Morrison (fiddle), Owen Morrison (guitar), Will Morrison (drums and percussion)) with Greg Frock calling - in the SBR

December 5 - Raven & Goose (Corwin Zekley (fiddle), Grace Fellows (piano)) with Qwill Duvall calling - in the SBR

December 12 - Kaleidoscope (Minda Cowen (fiddle), Larry Unger (guitar, banjo), Dominique Gagne (flute, piano), Marco Brehm (bass)) with New Caller Showcase calling - in the SBR