Ballroom

[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!

[Book Your Classes by Clicking This Link! ](https://crowndancestudio.com/group-classes/) Friday: Advanced Expression End the work week with high-energy **Advanced Rhythm** from **7:00 PM to 8:30 PM**. This session dives deep into the technicalities of Latin and Ballroom styles like Rumba, Samba, or Mambo, designed for dancers who value precision and artistic expression. For $25, you'll receive intensive instruction that pushes your physical boundaries and refines your competitive or performance edge in a high-vibe atmosphere. **When: Every Friday** **Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.** **1 Dances per month:** **\*Please check the flyer on the group class page for the dance of the month. Or contact us to find out.** **Cost:$25 per person for 90 min.**

**🔥Mambo Fridays🔥** Salsa & Timba Night \| Every 2nd Friday 🎧 As always, the legendary DJ Mambo Soul is flying in from Houston just for Mambo Fridays! 📅 Friday, January 9, 7:30pm–12am 📍 Bryant Street Market, 670 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington DC 🕗 7:30pm Salsa Lesson by DanceInTime 🕺 8:45pm–12am Dancing & Mingling 🎧 DJ Mambo Soul (from Houston!) + DJ Chika 🎟️ $10 Early Bird \(until Jan 2\) \| $15 after 💙Admission includes Exclusive Happy Hour Pricing: save up to $15 on drinks all night!!! 💚💙🩷 👦 Kids under 15 FREE \| ✨ Drop-ins welcome 🚇 2 min walk from Rhode Island Ave Metro (Red Line)

**###PLEASE NOTE: Even if you RSVP on Meetup, you will need to grab a ticket here https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/skip-the-small-talk-night-at-metrobar-dc-friday-april-10-2026 in order to attend###** This event is cross-posted so Meetup RSVPs won't accurately reflect the actual number of attendees; typically there are around 30-40 people in attendance. **What's It Like?** Do you wish you could have more of the kinds of conversations you have late at night where for some reason, you feel safe talking about the things you actually care about? Bring your friends (or come by yourself- most people do!) and spend your Friday night at an event where you know everyone else is there for the same reason. We'll be offering 'big talk' conversational prompts on them to get you started, and we'll have lots of structure to make sure that you actually talk to people and that it's not awkward. There will be drinks and snacks available for sale! **There is a 1 drink/food item minimum purchase for this event,** so please keep that in mind. **Check-in** for this event will begin around **6:45 pm**. Please do your best to arrive before 7:00 pm so we can begin as close to on time as possible. Skip the Small Talk is dedicated to providing an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Check out our safety policy here: tinyurl.com/ststSafety Please see our event [page](https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/skip-the-small-talk-night-at-metrobar-dc-friday-april-10-2026) for more accessibility info. **Ready to Skip the Small Talk With Us?** **[Grab a ticket](https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/skip-the-small-talk-night-at-metrobar-dc-friday-april-10-2026)** since entry is on a first come first serve basis and we tend to sell out in advance for these-- once we are out of tickets, we will NOT be able to accommodate folks at the door. metrobar has lots of other fun events going on, too. Feel free to check them out **[here](https://metrobardc.com)**! If you want to be the first to hear about our events before we sell out, feel free to join our mailing list at [Skip the Small Talk Mailing List Sign-Up](https://sendfox.com/skipthesmalltalk) **###PLEASE NOTE: Even if you RSVP on Meetup, you will need to grab a ticket here https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/skip-the-small-talk-night-at-metrobar-dc-friday-april-10-2026 in order to attend###** This event is cross-posted so Meetup RSVPs won't accurately reflect the actual number of attendees; typically there are around 30-40 people in attendance.

If you’ve already learned the basics of volleyball and want to keep improving your skills while having fun, this event is for you! **Number of Nets:** 3 **How to find us:** Park in the South Bluemont Parking Area and walk toward the south end of the lot. Near the end, you’ll see a bridge on your left—cross it. We’ll be on the field to the left of the picnic pavilion. **Skill Level:** Advanced Beginner (click [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PojSi4qdlRsv1msCHhvpQ43iDc4FfzQwpWCc3kafVMY/mobilebasic) for details). **Reminders** 1. Attendance: We’ve noticed that the waitlist is growing, so please make sure your name is on the Going list if you plan to play. Our number of nets is limited so this helps avoid too many rotations. If your name is on the list but you don’t show up, it will count as an absence according to Smiley Social rules. Please update your RSVP at least 12 hours in advance if your plans change. 2. Injuries: Play safely and be mindful of others on the court. Respect positions and avoid risky moves that could lead to injury. If you’re not sure the ball is yours, call it before going for it to avoid collisions. 3. Game Rules: Let’s follow the basic volleyball rules, especially the three-touch rule so we can play properly and improve as a team! **Smiley Social documents:** 1. [Group Rules ](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HrG35p_0M08leRvCp8XWG3CMkr_GL928XFabl5T6Dvg) 2. [Liability Waiver ](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W2mq-7m99lmvd7gdWYaSUFtvVg4UGnzV6koafAbHmco) 3. [Volleyball Levels](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PojSi4qdlRsv1msCHhvpQ43iDc4FfzQwpWCc3kafVMY/)

**Ed and Gail's Second Saturday Hustle/West Coast Swing Night** NEW!!! Ed and Gail's Second Saturday Dance will now feature hustle and west coast swing music, by popular demand. Lessons will be taught by guest instructors. Note: We will continue our long-running Fourth Saturday Hustle/West Coast Swing Night with Joyce Szili - So you'll have TWO opportunities per month for hustle and west coast swing dancing! Saturday, March 28 Guest Instructor Shawn Brennan 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm Beginner Hustle 7:45 pm - 8:30 pm Intermediate Hustle 8:30-11:00 pm Dance (Variety) $15 cash, check, or Venmo

Sac au Lait has been bringing New Orleans Traditional Jazz to the area for 20 years. This happy music will make you smile & move your feet! Dubbed “Baltimore’s Finest in Dixieland” by the City Paper, Sac au Lait has been playing melodies New Orleans Traditional Jazz in the Baltimore/DC area for over 20 years. The band brings plenty of youthful energy, mixing vocal and instrumental tunes to get people happy and dancing! The appeal of this music from the ’20s and ’30s is broad, and that has allowed them to perform in all types of venues for a variety of audiences. With a fun band name like Sac Au Lait (translation: Bag Of Milk), you hardly know what to expect, but we think it's gonna be a great time! So, join the PRJC in beating the tax day blues with some live local music. Bag of Milk, indeed! [https://www.sacaulait.com/music/](https://www.sacaulait.com/music/) Our in-person concerts are held at Rosensteel Hall in Silver Spring. It's just a few blocks from the Forest Glen metro (Red Line) and has plenty of parking on site. Inside, there are tables and chairs, a big dance floor, and a cash bar with beverages and snacks. Come on out and have some Spring fun with us. The Potomac River Jazz Club (PRJC) has been bringing live New Orleans/Trad style jazz to the DC area since 1971. Admission: PRJC members ($20 (this means [dues-paying members of PRJC](https://prjc.org/joinprjc.html), not this free Meetup group), General admission $25 at door, $22.50 if purchased [online](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prjc-presents-trad-jazz-mardi-gras-bash-featuring-orleans-express-tickets-1093860960579?aff=erelexpmlt) in advance. Youth with valid student IDs: Free. Sales at door are by cash, check or PayPal only. [Click here to buy tickets in advance!](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prjcs-beat-the-tax-day-blues-with-sac-au-lait-in-person-concert-tickets-1983916767457) Our events page: [https://prjc.org/prjcevents.html](https://prjc.org/prjcevents.html) [Join PRJC here!](https://prjc.org/joinprjc.html)

[Book Your Classes by Clicking This Link! ](https://crowndancestudio.com/group-classes/) Start your weekend with elegance and poise during our **Beginner’s Ballroom sessions at 10:30 AM and 11:15 AM**. These classes provide a welcoming, family-friendly environment where students of all ages can learn the fundamental steps of classic dances like the Tango and Rumba. Focusing on grace, posture, and the joy of movement, these sessions are **priced at $18 per class,** offering an accessible way to master the "American Smooth" styles in a relaxed morning setting. 10:30 1 American Smooth Dance. 11:15 I American Rhythm Dance. Cost: $18 for 1 Class. $25 for 2 Classes.

***[Prepare for the Balls](https://www.dancesportendurance.com/glenechoviennesewaltz/) with the National Capital Region’s most elegant of dances!*** Only $20 for the full workshop and social dancing! Dates/Times: Saturday 4/11: 230-5 (230-245 warm-up; 245-415 lesson, 415-5 social Viennese Waltz dancing) Where: Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812 What: Prepare for the DMV ball season! Learn basics of social Viennese Waltz in this work shop with Todd and Migle which includes 1.5 hours of lessons and 1 total hour of supervised dancing and social dance. Todd and Migle have performed solo at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, the Kennedy Center, the Austrian Embassy, and the White House, and have taught hundreds of waltz camps and workshops. They love sharing social dance skills and look forward to teaching dance at Glen Echo! [Register here!](https://www.dancesportendurance.com/glenechoviennesewaltz/)

[Book Your Classes by Clicking This Link! ](https://crowndancestudio.com/group-classes/) Start your weekend with elegance and poise during our **Beginner’s Ballroom sessions at 10:30 AM and 11:15 AM**. These classes provide a welcoming, family-friendly environment where students of all ages can learn the fundamental steps of classic dances like the Tango and Rumba. Focusing on grace, posture, and the joy of movement, these sessions are **priced at $18 per class,** offering an accessible way to master the "American Smooth" styles in a relaxed morning setting. 10:30 1 American Smooth Dance. 11:15 I American Rhythm Dance. Cost: $18 for 1 Class. $25 for 2 Classes.

ADMISSION $20 Lesson & Social Dancing 5:30-6:30PM Salsa ON2 Footwork/ Turn Patterns Social Dancing only, $15 at the door After 6:30PM +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 5:30PM Salsa ON2 Lesson by David Cuevas 6:30PM Social Dancing Performance by MUSIC BY INTERNATIONAL DJ'SDJ DOLA !!!!CHA-CHAGUAJIRAGUANGUANCOLATIN JAZZMAMBO!!!!SON MONTUNO MÚSICA CUBANASALSA DURA === Salsa Underground T- Shirts for Men & Women === Follow usSnapchat: sundergrounddcTwitter: @sundergrounddcInstagram: @sundergrounddcTumblr: @sundergrounddcYoutube Channel: Salsa Underground DC === FOR HELPING US STAY COMPLIANT AND CREATE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR EVERYONE ===

### Swing & Spritz Night – La Dolce Vita💃🕺 A relaxed swing dance evening with Italian vibes, great swing music, and Aperol Spritz. Join us for a welcoming night at **Italiamo Kitchen**. ### ⏰ Time 7:30 – 9:30 PM • 7:30–8:00 Intro swing taster class (no experience needed) • 8:00–9:30 Social dance with DJ Aldissimo ### 📍 Location Italiamo Kitchen 15855 Redland Rd, Rockville, MD 3 minutes walk from the Shady Grove Metro Station ### 🎟 Entry $5 suggested contribution 🍹 Spritz Happy Hour (by Italiamo Kitchen) Aperol Spritz for **$5** ### 💃 What to expect * Beginner-friendly swing taster class * Social dancing (Lindy Hop vibes) * No partner required * Friendly, inclusive atmosphere ### 👞 What to know * Casual dress. Comfortable shoes recommended. Vintage clothing? Why not! * Dancing takes place in a designated area * Food and drinks available for purchase ### 👨‍🏫 Teacher and DJ **Aldissimo** Directly from the flamboyant Roman swing scene Ten years of social dancing and workshops across Europe and the US ### ✨ Why Swing & Spritz Because dancing is better with good people, good music, and a good drink. *From Rome to Rockville. La dolce vita, on the dance floor.*

***WE WISH ALL OUR DANCE FAMILY A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING!!!*** **Please Note**: Michael Sims will not be with us this evening. Michael is out of town competing on December 20. We wish him well in his competition! This month we have a substitute guest instructor and DJ. **7:30 - 8:30 PM: Waltz Dance lesson by** **Guest Instructor TeRay Bingam of Crown Dance Studio** **8:30 - 11:00 PM: Ballroom Dance music by DJ TeRay Bingam of Crown Dance Studio** $15 (cash or check) includes the lesson plus the dance, cold water and scrumptious snacks Dress is "ballroom casual." Please no cutoffs, T-shirts or jeans. Dress to Impress! No experience, reservations or partner needed. All Singles Welcome!! 1,850 sq. ft. beautiful oak dance floor. Plenty of free, safe parking

***Colvin Run 1st Saturday Social Ballroom Dance.*** **We invite you to join us for our Social Ballroom dance to open the Holiday Season! Our Dance Hall is beautifully decorated and ready to welcome our dancers to enjoy the warm, festive holiday spirit and atmosphere!** 7:30-8:30 pm: Rumba Dance Lesson by **Amber Logan, of Moxie Movement!** 8:30-11:00 pm: Ballroom dance to **DJ music by Ed Cottrell** Dress is "ballroom casual." Please, no jeans, cut-offs or T shirts. Dress to Impress! $15 (cash or check) for the full evening includes lesson, dance, cold water, and scrumptious snacks No partner, experience or reservations needed. Don't have a partner? Come to Colvin Run Dance Hall where you will find friendly partners HAPPY to meet you and dance with you!! 1,850 sq. ft. beautiful oak dance floor. Plenty of free, safe parking. ## Questions? Find Colvin Run at [http://www.colvinrun.org](https://colvinrun.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9abd22bfb1858c46263c2620b&id=a653d4304d&e=dc73d9bfad) or visit [https:](https://colvinrun.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9abd22bfb1858c46263c2620b&id=b3877963d5&e=dc73d9bfad)[//www.meetup.com/colvinrun-org/events](https://colvinrun.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9abd22bfb1858c46263c2620b&id=eda6408288&e=dc73d9bfad) or contact [Conrad.Heer@ColvinRun.org](mailto:Kathy.Milks@colvinrun.org)

***WE WISH ALL OUR DANCE FAMILY A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING!!!*** **Please Note**: Michael Sims will not be with us this evening. Michael is out of town competing on December 20. We wish him well in his competition! This month we have a substitute guest instructor and DJ. **7:30 - 8:30 PM: Waltz Dance lesson by** **Guest Instructor TeRay Bingam of Crown Dance Studio** **8:30 - 11:00 PM: Ballroom Dance music by DJ TeRay Bingam of Crown Dance Studio** $15 (cash or check) includes the lesson plus the dance, cold water and scrumptious snacks Dress is "ballroom casual." Please no cutoffs, T-shirts or jeans. Dress to Impress! No experience, reservations or partner needed. All Singles Welcome!! 1,850 sq. ft. beautiful oak dance floor. Plenty of free, safe parking

[Book Your Classes by Clicking This Link! ](https://crowndancestudio.com/group-classes/) Kick off your week from **11:00 AM to 12:00 PM wit**h focusing on the smooth, elegant foundations of Ballroom dance. This session is perfect for seniors and families looking to improve posture and balance through the Waltz, Foxtrot, and Tango in a low-pressure, welcoming environment. Price: $25 Drop-in, Membership **DOES NOT** include this class!

16-19 Apr (4 sessions) FOUNDATIONAL TECHNIQUE: [Click here for the direct site with details. ](https://dancesportendurance.com/viennese-waltz-camp/)This first camp of two will slowly but surely teach you the basic skills in the Viennese Waltz to prepare you for this incredible experience, with a series of advancing lessons. You will learn basics of social Waltzing along with some elements of Smooth and Standard! By the end, you will have developed skills that will give you basic skills for any Viennese Waltz setting, and you will also make a lot of dance friends while doing so. **1\. Thu\, 16 Apr\, 730\-930 pm:** Fundamentals of Viennese Waltz, basics, simple left turns, whisks w/ladies turn, practice, begin Camp Choreography. **2\. Fri\, 17 Apr\, 730\-930 pm:** Practice, Review, basic combos, progressive basic, Patty-cake, simple right turns, Polka basics, Camp Choreography. **3\. Sat\, 18 Apr\, 2\-5 pm \(potluck snack day\):** This is our longest session, so bring healthy snacks for yourself, or even better for the group! Practice, Review, simple left and right turns. Camp choreography. Discussion of balls in Vienna and Washington DC (at the break). Begin [The Laendler as seen in the Sound of Music](https://www.facebook.com/reel/4339516396320630). The session concludes with learning the Fledermaus Quadrille #6 **4\. Sun\, 19 Apr\, 1\-330 pm:** Practice, warm-up. Camp review. Navigational skills. Review of left and right simple turns, introduction of reverse turn (International style left turn), navigation drill. If the difference in level in class is quite large, we may break into two classes with an intermediate group pressing to more difficult maneuvers while beginners review. CAMP 2: Oct 9-11 (3 sessions) EXPERIENCED WALTZERS (INTERMEDIATE AND UP): Camp 2 is for the connoisseur! You will advance in technique and knowledge of multiple fast waltz styles, including the classic International Style, American Smooth, and a few steps that have been almost lost to history that you might have seen in such movies as The Sound of Music and Snow White. We will also teach a routine that will advance in each session. **CAMP 2 (Higher level maneuvering and technique)** **5\. Tue\, 28 Apr\, 730\-930 pm:** We’ll have a full camp review of the fundamentals camp which will give the experienced waltzers a chance to brush up on their basics. Then the following: Navigational skills. Natural turn technique improvements. Transitions from Reverse turn to natural turn and back. Camp Choreography— [The Laendler as seen in the Sound of Music](https://www.facebook.com/reel/4339516396320630). **6\. Thu\, 30 Apr\, 730\-930 pm:** Practice, Review, Hook turn to the Right (Laendler), closed changes from left to right and right to left, fifth position break, run around. Camp Choreography — The Laendler as seen in the Sound of Music. Fledermaus Quadrille #6 and polka **7\. Sun 3 May\, 1\-230 pm:** Practice, Review, Advanced Navigational skills. Navigation skills, changing from left to right with the whisk. Hook turn. Camp Choreography— The Laendler as seen in the Sound of Music. **8\. Tue\, 5 May\, 730\-930 pm:** Practice, Review, Advanced navigation drills. American Smooth figures. Camp Choreography— The Laendler as seen in the Sound of Music. **Sat 9 May, 9-12 pm:** [Glen Echo Park Strauss Ball by Waltz Time! (](https://www.waltztimedances.org/)NOT INCLUDED) **After the camp, experience the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo, the largest dance floor in the DC metro area, for an evening dancing to fine Strauss music!**

**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