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We are the ONLY modern western square dance club in Washington, DC. [DC Lambda Squares](https://dclambdasquares.org/) welcomes singles, couples, of any orientation. We provide an energetic activity that encourages smiles, promotes friendship, and is a ticket to the hip, social world of square dancing. All are welcome to come and dance with us - No Partners Needed. Go to our website to find square dance classes, and a calendar to confirm that we are dancing on the night you want to attend. ***See You on the Dance Floor!*** ### [Check out our event calendar](https://dclambdasquares.org/calender/)

Sandman Sleeps is coming to DC June 4th & it’s going to be THE show to kick off your summer!! Join the crowd at Pie Shop & also do some good. PunkItForward.Org will be donating $5 for EVERY ADVANCE TICKET SOLD to DC Migrant Mutual Aid, so grab those tickets NOW: ✨🎟️✨👉 https://www.pieshopdc.com/shows/astronaut-class-w-sandman-sleeps-gigi-marie-04-jun Meet this killer lineup: Astronaut Class (alt rock with an astro twist) Space-based rockers, Astronaut Class, have come down from orbit with their debut album in hand. After years of playing together in various groups, longtime friends and crew mates Sean Lazer (vocals/drums), Zach Bogley (guitar), Jake Rohme (keys/vocals), James Bartolotta (bass), Chase Illig (guitar), and Harrison Fletcher (drums) have joined space-forces to create the universe's first interstellar band. Sandman Sleeps (dreamy indie alt rock) Sandman Sleeps is an indie/alternative rock band blending dreamy textures with atmospheric guitars, a tightly woven rhythmic pulse, and emotionally grounded songwriting. Formed in Nashville by sisters Cristina Peck and Alex Peck, the band later expanded with Zack Jones, shaping a more cinematic and immersive sound. Gigi Marie (garage glam punk) Gigi Marie is “DC’s favorite red head rock n roller” according to DC radio DJ Reddy Kilowatt!! A finalist for two Wammie Awards this year for Best Punk Song with “Miss Black Lagoon” and Best Rock Album with “All Things Night & Beautiful”, she’s thrilled to be bringing her Garage-Glam-Punkette attitude to Pie Shop!

**West Coast Swing with Lara Deni** **Where:** Deni Danzco Studio - 3408 Annandale Rd, Falls Church, VA ​ \*Max 10 people per cllass **Thursday** **7:00pm - Level 1 (no experience/beginner)** **Cost: *$74/month*** \- Three classes per month in any one level **Explanation of Levels** * Level 1 (No Experience/Beginner) - 6 count Rhythm, Left and Right Side passes ), Starter Step, Connection, and a few other basics ###### Q&A * Classes are 45min * Exchange of another series or transfer to another person offered, but Only 72 hours before the first class of the series starts and No refunds offered

This educational session explores essential strategies for managing and preventing hypertension. Participants will learn about risk factors, lifestyle modifications, and the impact of nutrition and exercise on blood pressure control. The workshop provides practical tools for maintaining heart health and reducing the likelihood of developing hypertension, empowering attendees to take charge of their well-being. Stay after the session for a free health screening! Ages 18 & up; FREE. **[Register here](https://mdpgparksweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/search.html?Action=Start&SubAction=&_csrf_token=jj6G6I6V136R2B2C3F46404T5G545C5L015H415D5W6Z5J586S5W0C5V4E736I1V5U4N4N6H6N5H4I5S530Y5T4T6E6V080E4J6G5S096I5R505M1J6J4R5L640I726D6J&quantity=1&begindate=04%2F29%2F2026&enddate=04%2F29%2F2027&keyword=&keywordoption=Match+One&secondarycode=SPD-SPEC-GA-20260604&display=Detail&module=PST&multiselectlist_value=&pstwebsearch_buttonsearch=yes)** For fastest response to any questions, or for more information, please contact Health and Wellness directly via email [wellness@pgparks.com](wellness@pgparks.com)

***Colvin Run's Thursday Night Country Dance with Tim Bowker*** Come early and enjoy the warmup music at 7:15 p.m. **Tim Bowker's Country Nightclub Two-Step lesson** is at **7:30 p.m**, and then stay for **DJ Tim's dance party 8:30-10:30 p.m.** Cold water, snacks and lots of friendly people included. No partner, experience, or reservations needed. Plenty of free, safe parking. $15 entry fee (cash/check only); Includes lesson, dance and light refreshments. ***First Timer? No Problem!! Come learn a great lesson from Timothy Bowker! We welcome everyone!*** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Mark your calendars for **West Coast Swing Sundays** Every 2nd & 4th Sunday at 4:00 p.m. The next WCS Sunday is January 11, 2026 ***Find your happy place at Colvin Run Dance Hall*** ***Where everybody knows your name, and everyone's glad you came!*** *Find Colvin Run at: http://www.colvinrun.org* *or contact Kathy.Milks@ColvinRun.org*

Getting tired of the ordinary 9-5 grind? Want to experience having residual income as you go about life? Be a part of a team that will support you consistently? No ceiling to your earning potential ? Or even better…..Give a valuable and much needed asset to a your community and the nation as a whole? This is the place to be. Receive premium education and training to learn the principles of building generational wealth. Get a peak at your next best opportunity. We only have one life to live so let’s experience it all to the fullest! Please reach out to me if you’re planning to attend, it is by invitation only and I will need to secure your spot! Dress code: Business Casual

Join us every Thursday for Beginner Friendly Social Classes and Social Ballroom Dancing. All is welcome and no partner is necessary. You will learn 2 dances per month in our beginner friendly classes every Thursday. 7:00 Pm Beginner Smooth (Waltz, Tango, or Foxtrot). Please see website schedule for dances of the month. 8:00 Pm Beginner Rhythm (Cha Cha, Rumba, or Swing). Please Check Schedule. 9:00 pm - 10:30 Pm Social dancing. [Register for Classes Here 📌](https://crowndancestudio.com/group-classes/) * Please visit our website in the link above to register and claim your free intro offer for first time visitors. \*You MUST register online to claim the free offer!! Select “Intro offer.” \*The RSVP here does not reflect the size of our classes. We have e at least 15 members each week. And the number is growing.

Dancing to the Tim Christopher Quartet The New Columbia Special Glen Echo Park 7300 Macarthur Blvd. Glen Echo, MD 20812 Admission: $20 in advance/$30 at the door ($25 for students/military) (includes free drop-in lesson) Dance the night away in the beautiful and historic Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park to live music from the Tim Christopher Quartet featuring Imani Rouselle! An introductory swing dance lesson from 8-9 pm is included with admission, followed by dancing from 9 pm-midnight. https://newcolumbiaswing.org/dancing/

**Ladies, this one is for you. 👠✨** Summer is the perfect time to get out, enjoy life, meet new people, and say yes to experiences that make you feel good. **[DancerFit® Presents: The Heels Experience](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dancerfit-presents-the-heels-experience-tickets-1989876883324?aff=ebdssbdestsearch)** This beginner-friendly heels class is designed to help women reconnect with their confidence, femininity, power, and presence. And before anyone says, "I can't dance in heels," don't worry... 🖤 Beginner Friendly 🖤 All Levels Welcome 🖤 Heels Optional 🖤 Good Vibes Only I've never attended this event before, but I'm excited to try something new and see what it's all about. This isn't about perfection. It's about having fun, feeling sexy, moving to great music, and enjoying an afternoon dedicated to you. Whether you come solo or with your girls, you'll leave feeling energized, confident, and ready to make the most of the summer ahead. ☀️✨ **📍 Dance Loft on 14** 4618 14th Street Northwest Washington, DC 20011 📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026 🕒 3:00PM – 5:00PM 🎟️[ ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dancerfit-presents-the-heels-experience-tickets-1989876883324?aff=ebdssbdestsearch)**[Tickets: HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dancerfit-presents-the-heels-experience-tickets-1989876883324?aff=ebdssbdestsearch)** 💸 There is currently a **2-for-1 ticket deal**, bringing the cost down to just **$16 per person** when two tickets are purchased. If you're interested and looking for someone to split the deal with, feel free to post in the comments. ⚠️ Limited spots available.

**Hey everyone, we’ve exciting news for our next workshop, June 6th. Lesley Younge, local poet and author, will be a guest speaker. It’ll start right at noon so come early (I’ll be there so come keep me company). It’ll be at our typical spot, CapOne Café at 7th & H, from 12-1, followed by the usual poetry sharing and feedback.** **Below is her bio, plus where you can find her online.** **Lesley Younge is an educator and writer from Silver Spring, Maryland. Her work has appeared in Poetry, Callaloo, Bay to Shore, West Trade Review, MQR Mixtape, Full Bleed and others. She debuted as an author in 2023 with two books for young people. Nearer My Freedom (co-authored with her mentor Monica Edinger) is an award winning YA verse novel remix of British abolitionist Olaudah Equiano’s seminal autobiography. A-Train Allen, her first picture book, was an inaugural Own Voices, Own Stories Grand Prize Winner awarded by Sleeping Bear Press. Two children’s books on the nonviolent life of Reverend James M. Lawson are forthcoming.** **Originally from Los Angeles California, she attended New York University and Bank Street College of Education, where she discovered a passion for supporting young people’s learning. She currently teaches middle school English in Washington D.C. This is her 20th year in the classroom.** **Lesley is a fellow of Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, Hurston/Wright Foundation, and Anaphora Literary Arts. She blogs and shares resources at teacherlesley.com** **[https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/lesley-younge](https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/lesley-younge)** **[https://writer.org/organizer/lesley-younge/](https://writer.org/organizer/lesley-younge/)** **We look forward to seeing you there!** Here're the usual notes about the rest of the workshop: Next, we **share our work and offer feedback**. Depending on attendance, everyone gets \~10 minutes to use as they like. (No need to share, though; you’re welcome to come even if you prefer just to listen.) We maintain a **Discord server** to help share our work and communicate outside our bi-weekly meet-ups. If you haven’t used Discord before, take a moment to download it and create an account before arriving. When we meet you on Saturday, we will add you to our server, the “DC Poetry Workshop”, and can help you navigate the app if you have questions. Finally, if you plan on sharing a poem, consider how you will do so. Some options include: * Print 5-10 copies to distribute in person * Take and share screenshots in the Discord chat. * Copy the poem into a google doc, change sharing settings to “anyone with link”, and copy the google doc link into the Discord chat. Most importantly, we’re excited to meet you! Catch you on Saturday, Diego / Cayden / Nate / Otasha / Lia / An

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[Book Your Classes by Clicking This Link! ](https://crowndancestudio.com/group-classes/) Finish your week strong with a dance instruction that blends technical skill with pure social joy. This Friday session is a favorite for single moms and retirees to practice their new moves, and enjoy a vibrant community atmosphere before the weekend begins. We make it easy for every student to stroll across the dance floor with some American Smooth from **11 AM to 12 PM.** Price: $25 Drop-in / Membership **DOES NOT** include this class!

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# **Saturday, June 20, 2026** **Beginners’ Session 1:30 to 2:00 PM** **Dancing 2:00 to 4:30 PM** **Band: Gem City Revelers** **Caller: David Mould** **You are invited to join us for dinner at Olive and Lime (in the church’s back parking lot) after the dance.** **Location: First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Road, Columbus, OH 43214.** **Cost is $10 for adults, $5 ages 12-25.** **New to dancing? A beginners’ session, from 1:30 to 2:00 PM, will get you started. You will learn some basic figures that will be repeated in the afternoon’s dances. All dances will be taught and no partner is needed. Dancing is from 2:00 to 4:30 PM.** **Please bring your own refillable water bottle.** **All Soles Dance upcoming dance dates are, as follows:** **July 25, 2026–Summer Potluck and Dance** **No August Dance** **September 26, 2026** **October 17, 2026** **November 21, 2026** **December 19, 2026** **Visit our website at: https://firstuucolumbus.org/connection/all-soles/**