Latin Dance

THIS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15 SALSA UNDERGROUND VALENTINE’S EDITION 📍 Citadel Creole Cuisine 11300 Fern St, Silver Spring, MD 20902 ⏰ 5:30 PM - SALSA ON2 LESSON ⏰ 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM SOCIAL DANCING Tabitha “La Salsa Sensei” Hitchye of Baltimore Salsa Dance Company will be teaching the lesson with DJ DOLA spinning the hottest tracks! Come out for: ✨ Lessons ✨ Social Dancing ✨ Good People ✨ Good Food ✨ Good Fun! 💃 Tickets: available at the door 🎟️ Lesson + Dancing – $20 🎟️ Dancing Only – $15 🎉 FREE PARKING @ AMHERST’S GARAGE 🎉 10% DISCOUNT ON FOOD 🎉 10% DISCOUNT ON DRINKS 🫶🏽 ALL ARE WELCOME! 🫶🏽 BRING YOUR FRIENDS! 🫶🏽 BRING YOUR FAMILY! 🫶🏽 BRING THE ENERGY! Big thanks to DJ Dola for organizing this amazing event! Let’s celebrate LOVE, DANCE & COMMUNITY this Valentine’s Day! 💃🏽❤️ www.SalsaUndergroundDC.com #BaltimoreSalsaMeetup #BSDCSocialDanceCrew #SalsaUnderground #ValentinesDayEdition #SalsaOn2 @Baltimore Salsa Dance Company @Salsa Underground DC

🔥 BALTIMORE SALSA MEETUP 🔥 IN CONJUNCTION WITH BSDC SOCIAL DANCE CREW THIS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15 SALSA UNDERGROUND VALENTINE’S EDITION 📍 Citadel Creole Cuisine 11300 Fern St, Silver Spring, MD 20902 ⏰ 5:30 PM - SALSA ON2 LESSON ⏰ 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM SOCIAL DANCING Tabitha “La Salsa Sensei” Hitchye of Baltimore Salsa Dance Company will be teaching the lesson with DJ DOLA spinning the hottest tracks! Come out for: ✨ Lessons ✨ Social Dancing ✨ Good People ✨ Good Food ✨ Good Fun! 💃 Tickets: available at the door 🎟️ Lesson + Dancing – $20 🎟️ Dancing Only – $15 🎉 FREE PARKING @ AMHERST'S GARAGE 🎉 10% DISCOUNT ON FOOD 🎉 10% DISCOUNT ON DRINKS 🫶🏽 ALL ARE WELCOME! 🫶🏽 BRING YOUR FRIENDS! 🫶🏽 BRING YOUR FAMILY! 🫶🏽 BRING THE ENERGY! Big thanks to DJ Dola for organizing this amazing event! Let’s celebrate LOVE, DANCE & COMMUNITY this Valentine’s Day! 💃🏽❤️ www.SalsaUndergroundDC.com #BaltimoreSalsaMeetup #BSDCSocialDanceCrew #SalsaUnderground #ValentinesDayEdition #SalsaOn2

This is an absolute beginner Salsa group class. It is specifically designed for those with no prior experience in Salsa and participations does not require having a partner. Every Other Sunday: $25 per person. [Click Here to Sign Up](https://crowndancestudio.com/) 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Beginner Bachata.

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 ===

**We are collaborating with HerZoukSociety a Valentines Weekend Social** Whether you're new to community or a seasoned dancer, this is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the rhythm, community, and fun of Brazilian culture. **REGISTER HERE** [REGISTER HERE FOR THE SOCIAL](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunday-sip-step-dance-class-social-w-herzouksocirty-tickets-1982455260049?aff=oddtdtcreator) 💖Attendees are encouraged to wear Valentines Colors **⏰** **5-5:30 Meet & Greet Social (w/CapitalCitySocial)** **⏰ 5:30-6:30PM** Lambada with Peri Oxford **⏰6:30- 9:30 PM** Social Dancing with DJ SoniBliss (*Upstairs on the Balcony/Balcón*) 🚗 Parking: FREE parking at and around Union Market. 🚇 Public Transport: Conveniently located near NoMA-Gallaudet U Metro Station (Red Line) and accessible by U St-Garfield Metrobus lines (90, 92, and 93).

NOTE: You MUST sign up and pay via our website to reserve your spot (https://flyingbuddhastudio.com/#Events). Simply responding yes to attend via Meetup does not hold your spot. Thank you for your understanding! Bring your lover or your bestie to this gooey, playful lap dance workshop designed to spark connection, confidence, and desire. This experience is an invitation to play, tease, and seduce your partner while dropping deeper into your own body. You’ll be guided through sensual prompts & intentional movement that help you feel present, powerful, and fully seen. You’ll explore: * A grounding warm-up to settle nerves and arrive in your body * The art of teasing, receiving, and being witnessed in your power * Using eye contact, touch, and breath to guide movement * A loose choreo to play with (no counts, no pressure) 🌹All levels welcome 🌹Inclusive to all genders and dynamics What to bring / wear: Dancer: Heels & kneepads optional Wear something that makes you feel sexy, comfy, and confident Bring a button-down shirt, robe, or easy to remove layer Receiver: ❤️Comfortable clothing: You’ll mostly be seated, so prioritize ease and relaxed confidence. ❤️A supportive mindset: Your role is to make your partner feel desired, safe, and seen. Cost of workshop: $75 per pair Sign up: [https://flyingbuddhastudio.com/#Events](https://flyingbuddhastudio.com/#Events)

Experience GALA's contemporary staging of the modern classic ***La casa de Bernarda Alba (The House of Bernarda Alba)*** by Spanish playwright Federico García Lorca. Directed by José Zayas and with original music by Koki Lortkipanidze, the play explores themes of female oppression, sexual repression, and the conflict between tradition and modernity, all universal topics that resonate with audiences today. García Lorca’s ***The House of Bernarda Alba*** brims with tension, desire, and rebellion as five sisters are forced into strict mourning for their father under the iron rule of their mother, Bernarda. In this electrifying new production, passions simmer behind closed doors, secrets spark dangerous rivalries, and the pressure of a house built on control threatens to explode. This contemporary staging infuses Lorca’s classic with a sensuous, modern pulse and a dark Gothic mystery, illuminating why Bernarda Alba remains as urgent and thrilling today as ever. CAST: Luz Nicolás as Bernarda, Evelyn Rosario Vega as Poncia, María Coral as Adela, María del Mar Rodríguez as Angustias, Giselle González as Martirio, Anna Malavé as Magdalena, Alicia Kaplan an as María Josefa, and Ixchel as Amelia. PERFORMANCES: February 5 through March 1, 2026. The production is presented in Spanish with English surtitles, Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm. Community Night is Thursday, Feberuary 5 at 8 pm. Press Night and Noche de GALA, which includes a post-performance reception with the creative team and cast, is Saturday, February 7 at 8 pm. TICKETS: $50 Premium Center, $45 Orchestra Standard, $35 Orchestra Value, and $25 Balcony Value; $35 Seniors (65+), Military, Teachers, and Groups (10+); $25 25 and Under; Community Night $20; and Noche de GALA: Chosen ticket price + $5 (per person). **[GET TICKETS](https://ci.ovationtix.com/35923/production/1245608)** This production is made possible with the generous support from the Embassy of Spain in Washington, DC, Spain Arts & Culture, and of our Honorary Producers Circle for The House of Bernarda Alba that includes Janet Farrell, Patricia Sosa, and Wanda Báez.

### **Cacao comes from a tree that has been used by Mexican, Central and South American indigenous cultures for spirituality and healing purposes. The main characteristic of this sacred medicine is opening the heart. During this ceremony we will practice the sacred ritual of drinking ceremonial grade cacao in its purest form to open our hearts to ancestral healing.** Ceremony will be followed by a soothing and relaxing sound healing for you to bathe in the sounds of vibrational instruments. Everyone is welcome to join this ceremony. ### **In this Curanderismo Cacao Ceremony with Sacred Cacao we will respectfully honor the spirit of Cacao in the traditional ways from the Yucatan Peninsula. Ceremony will be lead by Jenny Perez a Curandera and Shamanic Healer who has worked together with her teacher and elders to facilitate Cacao Ceremonies in the most respectful way , honoring the spirit of Cacao and Los Abuelos de la tradicion (The Elders of the curanderismo tradition and guardians of the sacred cacao).**\*\*\*No photography, video recording, or recording of any kind is permited during the ceremony without prior written and aproved authorization. No part of this ceremony or its entirety may be replicated or claimed as your own without legal writen concent from Jenny, Curanderas Heart, and her legal team. Failure to comply will result in legal action by Curanderas Heart legal team. Be respecful of this tradition and all the elders involved in making it possible to preserve this tradition and its sacred ways\*\*\*. **Start hydrating yourself a day before the Ceremony** **\*\*IMPORTANT NOTE:\*\* It is possible to experience some side effects such as nausea, sweating, headache, and nervousness with overconsumption of cacao. Please consult with your doctor before consuming ceremonial Cacao. This ceremony is not for people who are pregnant and/or have a heart condition or if taking SSRIs medications.** ### What you may experience during this ceremony: Heart Opening and Heart Expansion Connection with your heart and emotions Transformation Chakra Balancing Deep healing of emotional wounds, grief, and traumas Ability to connect to your higher self, and ancestors. Improve emotional balance. Increased feelings of joy, happiness, and inner peace Ability to create self-love and improve relationships. **What to bring:** Your own water bottle Comfortable clothes to lay down An Eye Mask or bandanda if you have one Your own yoga mat or use one at the studio Your own blanket or use one at the studio Optional:A small offering for the altar such as a piece of fruit or flower **About Jenny Perez Curandera:** Jenny is a Curandera Shamanic Healer born into the Curanderismo Tradition. Her core values are to LIVE IN HARMONY with great spirit, the elements, nature, animals and people. DO NO HARM TO OTHER PEOPLE, PLANTS OR ANIMALS. In the traditional Curanderismo that Jenny practices the foundation is LOVE AND RESPECT to the spirit world, towards animals,plants, people,free will and the elders who guard the curanderismo tradition (Los Abulitos de la tradicion). Private bookings are available for ancestral healings,energy clearing , energy balancing and tarot readings. If you would like to book a private energy session or tarot reading before/after ceremony send an email to [healing@curanderasheart.com](mailto:healing@curanderasheart.com) or text (703)531-7046 ( Visit our site for more information on our upcoming ancestral healing ceremonies, trauma release ceremonies, cacao ceremonies, full moon ceremonies, women circles, breathwork sessions and energy clearing ceremonies to bring balance to mind, body and spirit) Stay connected via IG @curanderasheart **Details** Address: Address: 5852 Washington Blvd unit#5 Arlington VA 22205 (We are located on the second floor above trade roots coffee shop. Must enter on the side of the building and go upstairs) Our studio is located in the westover village in Arlignton VA a walkable neighborhood with plenty of street parking.(Please arrive early to set up your spot we will start on time, space is limited allowing all of our events to have an intimate vibe) Date: Sundays Energy Exchange: $88 register here or at www.curanderasheart.com Time 2pm-4pm (two hours long) Info: [healing@curanderasheart.com](mailto:healing@curanderasheart.com) 703\. 531\.7046 call or text \*\*\*\*Cancellation Policy: Due to the extensive time and effort that it takes to prepare the sacred Cacao there are no refunds for missed or cancelled reservations.\*\*\*\*

The 23rd Annual Winter Dance celebrates the music of Buddy Holly. Richie Valens, and the Big Bopper whose genius died young in that fateful plane crash in February 1959. More than half a dozen bands, lots of musical guests and hundreds of their friends and fans will be celebrating while raising funds for [The After Dark Fun](https://www.facebook.com/AfterDarkFund/). The After Dark Fund helps local musicians with urgent financial need. Tickets are $38 with fees [Winter Dance Tix](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/23rd-annual-buddy-holly-tribute-tickets-1978432686423) Rosensteel Hall is in the Forest Glen neighborhood of Silver Spring (near the beltway and Ga Ave.). The hall has a nice dance floor, reasonably priced cash bar (free snacks are provided), plenty of free parking, and is metro accessible being a 9 minute walk from the Forest Glen Metro Station.

### **Conversations & Connections — Sunday Social** Some evenings are best enjoyed over good food and engaging conversation in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Join us for a Sunday gathering centered on **conversation, presence, and positive energy** — a comfortable space to talk, laugh, and enjoy good company. 📍 **Uncle Julio's** 10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy Columbia, MD 21044 🗓 **Sunday, February 15, 2026** ⏰ **5:00 PM** **Come have a conversation and hopefully make a connection.** This is a casual social evening for singles who appreciate a grown, easygoing atmosphere and meaningful dialogue. **A few notes to keep things smooth:** • Everyone is responsible for their own check • Please drink responsibly and plan a safe ride home • This is a voluntary social gathering — simply an opportunity to enjoy the evening Hosted under **K.A. Williams** If you enjoy good conversation, good food, and a relaxed vibe, we’d be glad to have you join us.

**✅ First class is FREE – only 10 spots available!** Learn real self-defense skills in a small-group setting. No experience needed, open to all adults. 📲 RSVP now and text Jim at **301-326-9146** to confirm—once spots are gone, they’re gone. ## **Free Intro Self-Defense Class – Maryland Systema** Want to learn how to protect yourself while also improving your health, focus, and confidence? Join us for a free first class at **Maryland Systema**, a unique approach to self-defense that blends both physical and mental training. *** ### **Why This Class is Different** Unlike most programs that only teach physical moves, Systema trains your body **and** your mind. You’ll explore: * **Structure** – staying balanced under pressure * **Breathing** – keeping calm and controlling fear * **Relaxation** – avoiding panic and wasted energy * **Movement** – adapting naturally to any situation You’ll also learn to read an attacker’s intentions and respond proportionately—aligned with Maryland’s self-defense laws. *** ### **What You’ll Gain** ✔ Practical skills you can use right away ✔ Better stress control and awareness ✔ Improved strength, mobility, and coordination ✔ Confidence in handling real-world situations *** ### **Class Info** 📍 **Location:** The Dance Exchange - Studio #3 - Takoma Park (free parking) 🕒 **Length:** 1.5 hours 👥 **Small Group:** Max 10 students for personalized guidance 👖 **What to Wear:** Comfortable long pants and clothes you can move in 💵 **Cost:** Free for first-time students *** ### **How to Join** RSVP here on Meetup to save your spot, then text Jim at **301-326-9146** to confirm. Spots are limited—once the group fills, we close registration. *** **Maryland Systema** Real-world self-defense training for adults—helping you stay ready, stay calm, and stay safe.

**Tickets:** tinyurl.com/yolksfeb2026 For the eighth year running, veteran Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey clown Jim Dandy and award-winning burlesque performer Delilah Dentata return with **Yolks on You**, a brunch-time romp that celebrates the funniest, strangest, and most delightful variety performers they can find. Over the years, we’ve welcomed burlesque, clown, live music, flow arts, drag, mime, pole, puppets, and a few things we still don’t quite know how to describe … and we’re doing it all again in 2026! Settle in with the DC Comedy Loft's rotating lineup of beers, mixed drinks, and brunch menu while you marvel at the cast’s phenomenal (and occasionally baffling) talents. Come hungry. Leave delighted.

Come practice all the languages of the world - all are welcome! Note: The Admiral is a 21+ bar, please bring ID. Come early to take advantage of their daily happy hour that runs from 4 to 6 p.m. STAY HOME IF YOU ARE SICK. We ask attendees to exercise their best judgment and do not attend if they feel unwell. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to come to an organizer. Fostering an open minded, safe community is our utmost priority.