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Folk Dancing Events Today
Join in-person Folk Dancing events happening right now
International Folk Dancing (Glen Echo)
The Glen Echo Folk Dancers will be meeting in-person every Wednesday evening at Glen Echo Park (7300 MacArthur Blvd).
**7:30 pm: beginning/intermediate/advanced teaching**
**8:30-10 pm: open request dancing**
Admission: $10
We strongly urge everyone to be vaccinated and fully boostered, but do not require it. If you have not done so already, please send your email address to [dancingplanet@erols.com](mailto:dancingplanet@erols.com).
Note: if you are having symptoms, or if you have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive, or may be positive, please attend the class via Zoom for the next week or 2. If you attend the class and then test positive, please let me know immediately, so I can inform those who attended the class (without identifying you).
See the website for more information and for Zoom link: [dancingplanetproductions.com/folkdance](http://dancingplanetproductions.com/folkdance)
Mastery & Socializing (Level 3 Bachata & Salsa)
[Book Your Classes by Clicking This Link! ](https://crowndancestudio.com/group-classes/)
Mid-week is for the experts with **Level 3 Bachata (7:45 PM)** and **Level 3 Salsa (8:30 PM),** followed by a **Social Dance Party at 9:15 PM.** These advanced classes challenge experienced dancers with intricate footwork and styling, emphasizing the joy of high-level performance. **The evening costs $25 for the classes and social**, providing an inclusive space where advanced students can sharpen their craft and immediately practice their moves with peers.
7:45 Bachata (Level 3)
8:45 Salsa (Level 3)
$18 for 1 Class
$22 for 1 Class + Social
$25 for 2 Classes + Social
$10 for Social Only
DC Kizomba Lessons (Foundations & Improvers)
KIZOMBA CLASSES in DC
Welcome back to another Kizomba Progressive Sessions.
Sessions
Foundations: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Improvers/Intermediate 8:10pm - 9:10pm
Cost:
Foundations $90 (4 Sessions)
Improver/Intermediate $$90 (4 Sessions)
Combined Foundations + Improver $160 (Subject to teachers approval)
Drop in rates are $25 per session or $40 if one takes both level 1&2 on the same day.
* **Accepted forms of payment**
Zelle: Ollovar.llc@gmail.com
CashApp $oscarba20
Cash\, Credit\|Debit Cards accepted
NO PAYPAL.
GREASE Sing-Along Ladies Night Wine Night!
Grease Sing-A-Long Rated PG Musical/Comedy 1hr and 45mins \*Wine Night Specials\* The Grease Sing-Along features the classic 1978 movie musical with on-screen lyrics, allowing audiences to sing and dance along to hits like "Summer Nights" and "You're the One That I Want". The plot follows "greaser" Danny Zuko and "good girl" Sandy Olsson, who rekindle their summer romance at Rydell High School but must navigate their clashing social groups.
Linedance Class
LINEDANCE RULZ
Linedance Class
Come learn some Line Dancing! Moving with Marie!! Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned pro, our classes offer something for everyone. Suited for beginners to experienced dancers.
Step into our vibrant fitness studio and let the rhythm guide you! Learn Tamia, Boots On the Ground, Cupid Shuffle, Bring Em Out, Dangerous, Follow Me, Curious, Flex, and more.
[Registration Required!](https://momence.com/u/rulz-fitness-jJvdYS)
All Sales are final.
Ladies Only!
Rulz Fitness
14324 Old Marlborough Pike
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Folk Dancing Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Greenbelt International Folk Dancers
Friday night Greenbelt International Folk Dancing has gone "virtual".
As we all practice good social distancing, many in our folk dance community are feeling the absence of our usually scheduled local dances. In response, please join us for the Greenbelt Virtual Folk Dance Session.
Let’s keep dancing!
• Connect and dance in our own homes
• Watch hosts leading familiar dances
• See each other; listen and dance to our favorites
How: We will be using the ZOOM video conferencing app to share music and live videos of the leaders and each other. This can be used on a desktop, laptop, or smartphone.
What to Expect: Your hosts are Linda Mansdorf, Vita Hollander, Ben Hole, and John Robinson. Collectively they will play 25-30 dances, which should approximate the number of dances normally done on a Friday night in-person event. The hosts will do a quick teaching or demonstration of the steps to some of the dances that may be less familiar to you or just as a refresher, but the session is not designed as a workshop, so the majority of the evening will be spent playing dances that many of us already know and love to do.
How To Join Us: Each week we will send an email with the Zoom Meeting link ID. Make sure John Robinson knows you would like to receive this email with the link. John's email address for Info: j_srobinson@verizon.net.
https://www.facebook.com/GreenbeltInternationalFolkDancing/
Co-sponsored by the Folklore Society of Greater Washington
FSGW English Country Dance
Join us on Wednesday, June 24 8:00-10:30 PM.
Dan Gillespie calls to the music of David Knight (fiddle), Bruce Edwards (bassoon), and Liz Donaldson (piano)
Register: [https://www.fsgw.org/event-6689150](https://www.fsgw.org/event-6689150?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbW54OW83YXpWNzBoY0xjQ3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5SWMEqZuImV4scHAIiWMYNPL_VZKcSqOP34sBpgzxj8A1JCqioabCSjeU69g_aem_aw4GTDh7YOc-DwNGOjl3DQ)
(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/ecd](https://www.fsgw.org/ecd)
**Pay 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!**
Sunday Afternoon Dancing Planet Contra Dance
**Sunday Afternoon Dancing Planet Contra Dance**
Intro lesson at 2:30pm, dance from 3-6pm in the Ballroom Back Room at Glen Echo Park, MD.
Woo Hoo! Accomplished and delightful, the lovely **Gaye Fifer** returns to dazzle us with her special calling magic. Philadelphia based **Box and String Trio** (Bill Quern, Sarah Gowan, and Laura Alexander) play instrumental traditional roots music from the American Appalachians, England, Canada, Scandinavia, and France as well as original music composed in traditional styles. With a combined instrument collection that includes guitar, mandolin, concertina, melodeon, 4 & 5 string banjo, fiddle, cello, harmonica, jaw harp and foot percussion they provide a varied and entertaining program.
Admission: $15, cash, check, or credit cards accepted at the door (credit card fees apply).
For more info: [https://dancingplanetproductions.com/contra/](https://dancingplanetproductions.com/contra/)
Hand Dancing Classes at Prince George's Community College
This PGCC Hand Dance class is taught by the "7" Step Hand Dance Academy. The "7" Step Hand Dance Academy is a non-profit organization, dedicated to teaching, preserving, and promoting the African American art form of D.C. Hand Dancing. If you have ever wanted to learn how to hand dance, come join us. Not only will have fun learning how to hand dance, but you will make new friends in the process!
This is a 8-week course. The dates for the session are 6/20/2026 - 8/15/2026.
* **Beginner** Class: 10am - 11:30am
* **Intermediate/Advanced** Class: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Remember to wear comfortable clothing and shoes that you can turn or slide in, otherwise, you can bring socks to wear over your shoes. NO PARTNER is required.
**\*\*\*TO REGISTER, DO ONE (1) OF THE FOLLOWING:**
**A**. Log into the PGCC website and go to "Admissions and Registration". Then scroll down to "Course Search" and click on the link and it will bring you to the "Owl Link". Next, in the box that reads "Search for courses by keywords" type in:
* **WLN-318-28519 for Beginning Hand Dance**
**WLN-319-28524 for Intermediate**/**Advanced Hand Dance**
After identifying the appropriate class **go back to the first page to** **register.**
**B.** Register on campus at the Office of Records and Registration, Bladen Hall, Room 126.
**C.** Contact Program Director, Ms. Sabrina Nash, at (202) 938-8805 for assistance..
**For more information**:
* Ray Morton, Instructor, (240) 271-6697 (rstrdm@aol.com)
* Mia Jones, Instructor, (804) 306-8390 (miajones66@yahoo.com)
Ballroom Dancing for Beginners & Up.
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.
For Fun 🤩Forro! A Community Festa to Learn, Dance, Craft and Mingle
It's the sound of happiness! Dancers grooving to a delicious xote, a hip shaking xaxado or a fun forro! Join us at Roda Movements for brazilian dance class followed by open dancing! We'll kick the fun off with snacks and crafts for to nibble on make a fun souvenir. Then grab your dancing shoes and join Lunna Gones for a terrific forro class. Promise you'll smile and sawy to terrific Brazilian music! The whole shindig is only $15 so get over and dance with us 😀
Folk Dancing Events Near You
Connect with your local Folk Dancing community
💃 Lincoln Street Salsa Saturdays! 💃 Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing! 💃
**🔥 Lincoln Street Salsa HAS MOVED TO EVERY FRIDAY, NO MORE SATURDAYS!**
**🔥 Lincoln Street Salsa @ 1717 Brice Rd, Reynoldsburg 43068**
**🔥 Salsa, Bachata, Merengue Dancing!**
**🔥 NO PARTNER OR EXPERIENCE NEEDED!**
**🔥 Every FRIDAY, 8 pm - 1 am**
**🔥 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm = Registration**
**🔥 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm = Beginner Dance Class**
**🔥 9:30 pm - 1:00 am = Open Dance Party**
**🔥 LincolnStreetSalsa.com**
**🔥 Questions? Text Todd 614-774-8146**
Manic Mondays with Salsamante Dance Academy
Start your week the right way with Manic Mondays. Giving you an enjoyable Bachata lesson with a push of cool moves.
The second hour has Beginner/Intermediate Salsa on 1. You must understand basic Salsa skills to participate.
730pm-830pm Bachata Cool Moves
830pm-930pm Salsa On 1 (Beginner/Intermediate)
15 for One Class
20 for Both
Free Parking & Plenty of Dance Space.
Viva Dance Columbus 2809 Festival Lane Dublin OH 43017
Beginner and Intermediate Bachata Dance Classes with Todd Smith!
**✅ Bachata Mondays with Todd Smith!**
**👉 Beginner Bachata Class**
**$15 In Advance / $20 At the Door**
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7:00 pm – 7:15 pm … Registration
7:15 pm – 8:15 pm … Beginner Class
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**👉 Intermediate Bachata Class**
**= $15 In Advance / $20 At the Door**
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8:15 pm – 8:30 pm Registration
8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Intermediate Class
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**👉 If You Take Both Bachata Classes**
**= $25 In Advance / $35 At the Door**
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**👉 Buy Advance Tickets Now at:**
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https://columbussalsadancing.com/bachata-mondays-dance-class-tickets/
🔥 Lincoln Street Salsa 🔥 Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing!🔥
**🔥 Lincoln Street Salsa HAS MOVED TO EVERY FRIDAY, NO MORE SATURDAYS!**
**🔥 Lincoln Street Salsa @ 1717 Brice Rd, Reynoldsburg 43068**
**🔥 Salsa, Bachata, Merengue Dancing!**
**🔥 NO PARTNER OR EXPERIENCE NEEDED!**
**🔥 Every FRIDAY, 8 pm - 1 am**
**🔥 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm = Registration**
**🔥 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm = Beginner Dance Class**
**🔥 9:30 pm - 1:00 am = Open Dance Party**
**🔥 LincolnStreetSalsa.com**
**🔥 Questions? Text Todd 614-774-8146**
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