Partner Dancing

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

Get started! Whether you are experienced or a complete new thisdrum class offers fun for you. Learn the basics of popular Brazilian rhythms: samba, samba reggae, axé, ijexa and more. We provide the drums in a fun atmosphere to learn. Drop in:$15

🇨🇴🇻🇪 ANNANDALE, VA... WE'RE BACK! 💃🏽⚽ Join us for an unforgettable night of music, dancing, community, and fútbol as we celebrate the Independence Days of Colombia and Venezuela! This year's celebration carries even greater meaning. While we celebrate our beautiful cultures, we also stand in solidarity with the people of Venezuela during this incredibly difficult time. Together, we'll honor the resilience, strength, and hope of the Venezuelan people while celebrating the traditions, music, and joy that unite us all. ❤️ 🚪 Doors Open: 7:00 PM 💃 Salsa & Bachata Class 🕗 8:00 PM with Yoiyi Moore Please arrive on time so you don't miss the class! ⚽ FIFA World Cup Watch Party 🕤 9:30 PM 🇨🇴 Colombia vs. 🇬🇭 Ghana 📺 Watch the match with Spanish commentary on all TVs! 🎧 Music by Colombian DJ Tania 🍽️ Kitchen open until 1:00 AM 🅿️ FREE Parking 🏳️‍🌈 Everyone is welcome! LGBTQ+ community, allies, friends, families, dancers, soccer fans, and first-timers. Come celebrate in a safe, inclusive space where everyone belongs. 🎟️ $15 tax-deductible donation benefits TASTE Takeover, a nonprofit creating inclusive spaces and strengthening our LGBTQ+ Latin community. ❤️ After covering essential event expenses, including the dance instructor and DJ, **100% of the remaining proceeds** will be donated to provide emergency assistance for families and friends in Venezuela who have been displaced and are in urgent need of food, water, and basic necessities. 📍 Blue Moon Nightclub & Bar 7201 Little River Turnpike Annandale, VA 🎟️ RSVP: TASTETAKEOVER.COM Let's dance. Let's cheer. Let's celebrate our cultures. Let's stand with Venezuela. See you on the dance floor! 🇨🇴🇻🇪❤️ RSVP at TASTETAKEOVER.COM We celebrate with joy. We stand with Venezuela in hope. Together, we make a difference.

Hi Friends, Lets meet up for Salsa at Nottinghams on Fridays: 7-12 This has a $10 cover, ask at the entrance where is the the banquet hall for salsa for Friday dancing. I do not organize or sponsor these dancing events. Please call the venue directly for any extra information you need or cancellations. I am just putting this info together for folks who are looking for activities. and a fun way for me to connect. Do whatever rocks your boat - eat, drink, dance, laugh. and if you see me, please tap my shoulder and say Hiiiiiiii :) Love and Hugs, Mishki's Hooman

***Please read all and make sure you agree before you sign up.*** **Court Type:** Outdoor Sand **Level:** intermediate (BB) **Transportation:** Parking will be right by the sand courts, behind the courts, and there is garage parking close to the courts. Metro is the Blue and Yellow line. **What to bring:** at least 3 bottles of water and a ball if you have one. **MAX:** 10 players per net. (1 Net-small court) **Restroom:** Restrooms are across the street in the restaurants. **Host's Philosophy on This Event:** The purpose of this meetup is to create a fun and supportive environment where we can improve our skills, enjoy competitive games, and connect socially. While we do aim to play seriously and challenge ourselves, the focus is more on growth and enjoyment than simply winning at all costs. That’s why the title doesn’t include “competitive” or “social”—we want a healthy mix of both. This is a space where you won’t be judged for making mistakes. ***We do expect you to listen to the organizer if they make suggestions or adjustments***. We also expect a mindset geared toward learning and getting better over time. That said, this event isn’t intended for beginners; an understanding of the game is expected so that everyone can contribute to meaningful and engaging matches. The host holds the right to remove you from the game if they believe that you are at a C level. **Skill Level:** 1. **If you want to know your level, please see the link below:** [Smiley Social Volleyball Levels](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PojSi4qdlRsv1msCHhvpQ43iDc4FfzQwpWCc3kafVMY/edit) **YouTube:** The games may be recorded and uploaded to our channel here: Let the host know if you have issues with this ahead of the event. [https://www.youtube.com/@mp02626](https://www.youtube.com/@mp02626) **ATTENDANCE:** **Player Selection:** Regulars > Your Vibe > Smiley Flaky Ratio\* > Skills > New Members > New Member with a +1. The host takes attendance very seriously. Please remove yourself from the event (if you can't make it) as early as possible to allow others to join. You will be marked as a ***no-show*** if you don't show up to the event. One no-show means you will be removed from the group. See the rules below. **\*The organizers can see the number of times you have attended events vs the times you have dropped out. If your drop rate is more than 50%, you may not be accepted to the going list.** [Smiley Social Rules](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HrG35p_0M08leRvCp8XWG3CMkr_GL928XFabl5T6Dvg/edit) **Q&A** * Bringing your **dog** is welcome and encouraged. * *Can I be late or leave early?* The host expects you to be there **on time** and leave on time. If you need to arrive late or leave early, please let the host know in advance. * *Can I come even if I am not on the going list?* No * Why max the players at 10 when you can do 6v6? This court is already for 2v2; getting 6 players on each side is overkill. * How can I become a regular if I don't ever get to attend? You can attend my other events. Show me you have good skills and bring good vibes! **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. [Smiley Social Volleyball Levels](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PojSi4qdlRsv1msCHhvpQ43iDc4FfzQwpWCc3kafVMY/edit)

**❤️ DMV PROFESSIONALS SINGLES MIXER (AGES 42–55)** **Real People. Real Conversations. Real Connections.** **Tickets :** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/professionals-single-event-mingles-mixer-real-people-connection-42-55-tickets-1991952765343?aff=meetup Looking to meet accomplished, interesting, and relationship-minded singles in the DMV? Join us for an evening designed specifically for professionals ages 42–55 who are ready to step away from the apps and connect face-to-face. Whether you're newly single, divorced, an empty nester, focused on your career, or simply looking for a more authentic way to meet people, this event offers a welcoming space to build meaningful connections. No endless swiping. No ghosting. No awkward first messages. Just genuine conversations with local singles who value real connection. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📍 Location : Finnegan’s Wake Irish Pub 100 Gibbs Street · Rockville, MD 🚇 Metro Access Conveniently located near major Metro lines with nearby parking available. Venue details will be provided upon registration. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎟️ RESERVE EARLY & SAVE ❤️ Early Bird Admission — $15 Limited quantity available. ❤️ General Admission — $20 Available after Early Bird tickets sell out. ❤️ Last Chance / Door Admission — $25 Only available if space remains. ⚠️ Attendance is intentionally limited to create a comfortable and balanced experience. Most Spark Vibe events sell out before the event date. Reserve your spot early and save. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ✨ WHY ATTEND? Meeting new people shouldn't feel like work. At Spark Vibe, we believe the best connections happen naturally through conversation, shared experiences, and genuine chemistry. This event is designed for professionals who value authenticity, meaningful relationships, and meeting people with similar life experiences and goals. Many attendees are looking for: ❤️ A meaningful relationship 🤝 New friendships and connections 💍 Long-term partnership 🌟 A fun, engaging social experience Whether you're seeking companionship, romance, or simply looking to expand your social circle, you'll be surrounded by people who are open to connecting. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🌟 WHAT TO EXPECT 🍸 Relaxed Social Mixer Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere where meeting new people feels comfortable and easy. 💬 Guided Conversations Optional conversation starters and icebreakers help spark meaningful discussions. ⚡ Meet Multiple Singles Connect with local professionals from across DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. 🎤 Friendly Event Host Our host will welcome guests, facilitate introductions, and ensure everyone feels included. ✨ Genuine Connections Skip the screens and experience what dating feels like in real life. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ❤️ PERFECT FOR SINGLES WHO ARE ✅ Tired of dating apps ✅ Looking for meaningful connections ✅ Interested in meeting local professionals ✅ Newly single or re-entering the dating world ✅ Open to friendship, dating, or a serious relationship ✅ Ready to meet people face-to-face ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🌟 WHY PEOPLE LOVE OUR EVENTS Many attendees tell us they meet more quality people in one evening than they have in months online. The conversations are genuine. The atmosphere is welcoming. And everyone is there for the same reason: to connect. Some attendees leave with a date. Others leave with new friends. Everyone leaves having shared memorable conversations. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ✨ ABOUT THE AGE RANGE This event is designed primarily for singles ages 42–55. The age range is intended as a guideline rather than a strict requirement. If you feel you'd connect well with this group, you're welcome to join us. Our goal is always to create a balanced and enjoyable environment where meaningful connections can happen naturally. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ⏰ IMPORTANT INFORMATION • Please arrive 10–15 minutes early. • Check-in closes 15 minutes after the event start time. • Most attendees come solo. • Dress code: Smart casual or business casual. • Tickets are limited and often sell out in advance. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ❤️ STOP SWIPING. START CONNECTING. The best relationships don't begin with an algorithm. They begin with a conversation. Reserve your spot today. Spark Vibe Where Strangers Become Stories.

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)

***Colvin Run 1st Saturday Social Ballroom Dance.*** Our Social Ballroom Dance is canceled on July 4 as the Dance Hall is rented for a private event. We'll see you at our 3rd Saturday Social Ballroom Dance on 18 with Michael Sims!! HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!!!

Danceintime runs Cuban Salsa Classes & Social Dancing Every Saturday, all year-long. Come at 1:15 pm to sign in. Stay till 4 pm. Some of us go out for coffee or a bite to eat afterwards and everyone is welcome! $15/person. Cash, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, or Card accepted. Chevy Chase Baptist Church; 5671 Western Ave. NW; Washington DC 20015. NOTE: Enter through back corner door of the church. Danceintime classes are great fun. The dance moves are beautiful, fun, and our class creates a bonded community... Check it out! Class will be held every Saturday in December....celebrate the holidays with dance! For more info: danceintime.com/classes Questions? Contact Barbbernsteintalks@gmail.com

Let go of the week and welcome the weekend. Join master teacher Ann Kite **in person every Friday** at 8pm for a dynamic, deeply embodied release. Each week, 60–75 people gather to dance together in a supportive, spirited community. Ann has held this group for years, creating a **safe space to sweat, shift, and soften** the ego’s grip so the freer, wilder, more alive part of you can come through. Movement is for everyone, whether you’ve danced for years or are brand new. This **isn’t about performing or getting the “right” steps.** It’s about tuning into your body’s natural rhythms, finding freedom in stillness and motion, and remembering what it feels like to be fully alive. Whether you’re seeking connection, healing, or simply a fresh perspective, you’re **welcome exactly as you are**. Movement is the doorway. We’ll guide you the rest of the way. **Purchase tickets:** [https://www.annkite.com/letgo](https://www.annkite.com/letgo) \*\*\*\*\*Feb 27, Apr 1, Jun 26, Aug 28, and Oct 9, will be led by a substitute teacher as Ann will be away leading a retreat on those dates.

Let's get together to play some competitive quads and doubles volleyball. **COST**: FREE **Court Type**: Outdoor grass **Minimum Skill Requirements**: Intermediate (click [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PojSi4qdlRsv1msCHhvpQ43iDc4FfzQwpWCc3kafVMY/mobilebasic) for details) Attention: 1. This event is **NOT on a first come-first serve** basis and players with higher skill level and players who can bring a net/ball will get priority over others on the wait list. 2. Since skill levels are **self-reported**, some new attendees may not meet the expected level. For doubles, we encourage you to choose a partner you can enjoy the game with, and since this a competitive event, it is okay if you make a strong team and win all the games. 3. Each person must help set up and take down one net, leaving some nets unset for latecomers. 4. Please answer all questions, so it's helpful for us to organize the event. **Smiley Social documents:** 1. [Group Rules](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HrG35p_0M08leRvCp8XWG3CMkr_GL928XFabl5T6Dvg) 2. [Smiley Social Volleyball Levels](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PojSi4qdlRsv1msCHhvpQ43iDc4FfzQwpWCc3kafVMY/edit) 3. [Good doubles partner](https://docs.google.com/document/d/14weEw-P52XKx0P8K2l-ZOFtYU61wmfdkSkopbG5avro/) 4. [Liability Waiver](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W2mq-7m99lmvd7gdWYaSUFtvVg4UGnzV6koafAbHmco)

**🔥 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**

**🔥 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**

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

💖 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐞-𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐬 💖 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬! 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝟕 𝐩𝐦 – 𝟗 𝐩𝐦 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝟐𝟓-𝟒𝟎 💖 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐁𝐞 💖 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐲! 👉 Are you tired of wasting time on people who aren’t serious? 👉 Are you all swiped-left and swiped-right out? 👉 Are you tired of false starts and situationships? If you answered yes to any of the above, then this event was created with YOU in mind! 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐔𝐍 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞, 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬, 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧, 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐲𝐛𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 “𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧!” The dance class is for BEGINNERS, so therefore no dance experience is required or expected! If you do have experience dancing bachata, then we won’t hold that against you, either! 😂 We will be rotating partners CONTINUOUSLY, so you will have the opportunity to meet and converse with everyone! 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞-𝐨𝐟-𝐚-𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝, 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧-𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝-𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟: ✅1. Registration and Meet-And-Greet ✅2. Beginner Bachata Dance Class ✅3. Dance Practice and Mutual Matching 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐃! 👉𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭er: MarriageMindedSinglesDance.com Questions? Text Todd Smith 614-774-8146

**✅ Bachata Mondays with Todd Smith!** **👉 Beginner Bachata Class** **$15 In Advance / $20 At the Door** 7:00 pm – 7:15 pm … Registration 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm … Beginner Class **👉 Intermediate Bachata Class** **= $15 In Advance / $20 At the Door** 8:15 pm – 8:30 pm Registration 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Intermediate Class **👉 If You Take Both Bachata Classes** **= $25 In Advance / $35 At the Door** **👉 Buy Advance Tickets Now at:** https://columbussalsadancing.com/bachata-mondays-dance-class-tickets/

**✅ Bachata Mondays with Todd Smith!** **👉 Beginner Bachata Class** **$15 In Advance / $20 At the Door** 7:00 pm – 7:15 pm … Registration 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm … Beginner Class **👉 Intermediate Bachata Class** **= $15 In Advance / $20 At the Door** 8:15 pm – 8:30 pm Registration 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Intermediate Class **👉 If You Take Both Bachata Classes** **= $25 In Advance / $35 At the Door** **👉 Buy Advance Tickets Now at:** https://columbussalsadancing.com/bachata-mondays-dance-class-tickets/