Washington Area Dance Events

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February 3, Every Friday. Dance Jam Productions at Cherry Hill Conference Center, at Cherry Hill RV Park, 9800 Cherry Hill Rd, College Park, MD. Sprung 3600' dancefloor.  Huge 3000 sq ft hardwood dance floor. Click here for directions.

Inspiring West Coast Swing, Hustle & Country dance mix. Join DJ Dave Moldover and his crew for great, uninterrupted dancing. Start with beginner west coast swing lesson 8-9pm, then dance til midnight. $12 with Lesson, $10 after 9pm. BYO Alcohol, snacks and drinks provided. For more info, call 301 330 7708, email Dave@dancejamdc.com or call 301 330 7708.

IMPORTANT! - The park entrance has a security gate. The gate is normally open during our dances, however If the gate is closed when you arrive the code is 74000.

February 3, Every Friday, Country Dancing in Southern MD at Hotel Charles, 15110 Burnt Store Road, Hughesville, MD 20637. (301) 274-4612 Map and directions.

Dancing with Solid Gold Entertainment DJ’s Donna & Ohmer; $5; Free line lesson at 7:30 followed by open dancing to music for line dance, couples’, 2 step, swing, & hustle. If you have any questions, email Donna Webb ddaintyduck@aol.com.

February 3, Every Friday, PSDC Swing, Country, and Hustle at Vienna American Legion Post 180, 330 Center St N, Vienna, VA 22180 Phone 703-938-9535. Ballroom with chandeliers, large wood floor and seating.

Enjoy a swing, country, and hustle dancer's delight with Jim & Peggy, Dale & Anita.
Doors Open: 7:30pm,
Lessons: 8:00pm - Intermediate Class & Beginning Class with Jim & Peggy, Dale & Anita.
Dance: 9:00pm - 11:30pm. Where everyone dances with everyone!! No partner needed!! Free Sodas and Snacks. Members/Non Members: $17/$19. Dance Only: Members/Non Members: $15/$17. Students: Lesson & Dance: $10. Dance Only: $7. After 10:30pm $10. For more info, see their website.

From the Capitol Beltway/I-495: Take the VA-123 S exit 46A to Tysons Corner/Vienna - go 0.5 mi. Bear right at Chain Bridge Rd - go 1.8 mi. Continue on Maple Ave E - go 1.1 mi. Turn right at Center St N - go 0.3 mi. to 330 Center St. N.

February 4, Saturday, NVCWDA Dance at Luther Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows Rd, Falls Church, VA, 4401 Sideburn Rd, Fairfax, VA.

BJ Brown will be the DJ. Irshad Ali will teach the “Little Red Book” line dance beginning at 7:30 pm.  Marty and Karen Johnson will teach beginning Two-Step beginning at 8:00 pm.  Open dancing is from 8:30-11:00 p.m.  Two Step, Waltz, line, Swing, Cha Cha, and specialty dances.  Couples and singles welcome.  Admission for NVCWDA members $10; non-members $12; children under 18 accompanied by a paying adult $5; PSDC members $10. Snacks and drinks available. For info, call the NVCWDA Hotline at (703) 860-4941, email info@nvcwda.org, or visit nvcwda.com.

From the Capitor Beltway/I-495: Take exit 50A-B to US-50 W/Arlington Blvd toward Fairfax. Merge onto Gallows Rd/VA-650 N. Turn left on Gatehouse Rd, then right into school. Park in rear near tennis courts/bus/school board parking area (OK to park there on weekends). Entrance to the cafeteria is to the left of the large trash receptacles and loading dock. If you drive into the main entrance of the school, continue around to the back of the school.

February 4, 1st Saturdays, Country Dance at American Legion Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732. (410) 257-9878. Map & directions.

Live music with Anthony Ryan 8-midnight. Doors open at 7. Dance lessons with Linda at 7 (Line - TBA ) & 7:30 (Couples - TBA); Cover $15 includes Dance lessons, Draft beer, soda & snacks. Hot dogs, BBQ & cash bar available. Huge hardwood dance floor; non-smoking. For information & directions, check ALPOST206 (.org) or call 301.855.6466 or 410.257.9878; For table reservations, information, and directions, email Linda at lbloyer@yahoo.com. Please include your name, the number of tables, what part of the room, and a phone number for last minute contact if there are conflicts. 3330 N. Chesapeake Beach Rd. (Rte. 260), Chesapeake Beach, MD; 301-855-64.

February 5, Every Sunday, Motion Study, Hustle Lesson & Practice Party with Debbie at Ford Hall, Davidsonville Family Recreation Center, 3789 Queen Anne Bridge Rd., Davidsonville, MD 21035.  Map & directions.

Motion Study, Hustle Lesson & Practice Party with instructor Debbie Lynn, sponsored by the Davidsonville Dance Club Country.
2:00 - 3:00   Body Movement and Dance Dynamics.
3:00 - 4:00   Hustle (frame, armstyling, leg action & foot positions.
4:00 - 5:00   The last hour we will dance and practice our new moves.
Contact: Stephanie 410-913-0111 | CCI200@comcast.net

February 6 (1st Monday), Hustle at Rendezvous Social Dance and Fitness Club, 11910 Parklawn Drive, Rockville, MD. Map & directions.

Hustle Workshop & Dance times:  
7:30- 8:15 pm - Beginner Hustle with Joyce Szili
8:15 - 9:00 pm - Int/Adv Hustle w/Judah Lynn & Joyce Szili
9:00 - 11:30 pm - Hustle dancing with WCS, Latin & NC2
 
DJ - Joyce Szili, Music Mix - Hustle with some WCS/Latin & NC2 Step. Admission:  $12 for everyone. Includes all non-alcoholic refreshments and lots of snacks. For more info, email Joyce Szilli, check the Rendezvous website, or see her on Facebook.

February 6, Every Monday, WCS Lessons & Party at Umberto's, 7745 Tuckerman Ln (Cabin John Shopping Center), Potomac, MD 20854. 301-983-5566. Directions and map. Plenty of free parking right across the street.

7:15-7:30 Sign-in, meet & warm up with other students
7:30-8:15 Beginner/Advanced Beginner West Coast Swing
8:15-9:00 Intermediate West Coast Swing
9:00-12 Dance ($15 lessons & dance/$7 dance only) Weekly DJ is "Scott." Wood floor, cozy bar, yummy italian & tex/mex food. For more info, call 301-653-9632, email Debbie, or check her website.

February 7, Every Tuesday, Country Dancing at Jefferson Patriotic Club, E. 4th St, Frederick, Md.

Raymond teaches a line dance lesson from 6:00 to 7:00pm and dance till 9:45[m. Raymond DJs a mix of line dancing and couples dancing. $6 cover charge.

From I-270 near the Francis Scott Key Mall: Take Exit 31A onto MD-85N/ Buckeystown Pike, 1.3 mi. Bear LEFT onto MD-355N/Market St., 1.3 mi. Continue on MD-355N to E 4th St., 1.4 mi. Turn RIGHT on to E 4th St. and continue to just before N. East St. Look on the RIGHT side of the street for a sign that says Jefferson Patriotic Club.

February 7, Every Tuesday, Boogie in Bethesda Party at The Women’s Club of Bethesda, 5500 Sonoma Road, Bethesda, MD. Wall to wall floating hardwood floor.

7:30 Patterns patterns and more patterns! Intermediate to advanced with Frank G
7:30 Beginner Patterns~~ West Coast Swing with Tara Stotz (for the true beginner)
8:15 Easy Intermediate Patterns~~ easy and fun with Tara Stotz.
8:15 Musical interpretation from basic moves. Easy high % moves for the intermediate to advanced dancer with Frank G
9:00 Dance with the areas hottest dancers to the coolest DJs! Stay late and have fun!$15 if you arrive before 9:00 & $8 after 9:00. Full time undergraduate students and high school students with current 2009 ID: $10 for the lessons before 9:00 PM and $5 for dance only if they arrive after 9:00 PM. For more information, contact Frank at BaySideSwing@aol.com or see the BoogieInBethesda website.

From the Capitol Beltway/I-495 (northwest side): Take Exit 36 to Old Georgetown Road South. The Women’s Club of Bethesda is on the corner of Old Georgetown Road and Battery Lane at the corner of Sonoma Rd and Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda.

February 7, Every Tuesday, Swing and Country Dance at American Legion Post 231, 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville, MD 20637 (at the Intersecton Md 381 and Md 231). 301-274-3522

7:30 to 8:15 - Beginner West Coast Swing lesson, 8:15 pm til 11:00 pm - open dance. Dance music for WCS, ECS, Hustle, 2step, Cha, NC2step, Waltz, and others. Adults only. Hosted by Southern Maryland Swing Dance.com. Experienced dancers now have a weekly place to dance in southern Maryland. You don't need to know how to dance.You don't need a partner. Simply walk through the door we will take care of the rest. It's great fun! For more info, see southernmarylandswingdance.com.

From the Washington Beltway/I-495: Take exit 7A to merge onto MD-5 S/Branch Ave toward Waldorf (9.4 mi). Turn left onto Brandywine Rd (0.4 mi). Continue straight onto MD-381 S/Brandywine Rd. Continue to follow MD-381S (15.8 mi). 1/5 mi after Ivy Hill, turn right into the American Legion parking lot.

February 7, Every Tuesday, Dance for Everyone at Colvin Run Dance Hall,10201 Colvin Run Rd., Great Falls, VA 2206 Map & directions.

Weekly Dance/Lesson Series with Ed and Gail from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM.   Introductory dance lesson from 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM spotlighting a different dance each month.  Beginning and intermediate West Coast Swing lesson from 7:15 PM to 8:00PM.  DJ music by Ed.  Admission fees:  dance and lesson $10.00 per person Contact edcottrell@macp.org 703-435-5620 or www.colvinrun.org.

February 8, Every Wednesday, Swing & Country Dance w/ Dean and Dawn at Cherry Hill Conference Center, Cherry Hill RV Park, 9800 Cherry Hill Rd, College Park, MD. Sprung 3600' dancefloor.  Huge 3000 sq ft hardwood dance floor. Click here for directions.

7:00 pm - Doors Open, 7:15 pm - Review of previous weeks intermediate lesson, 7:30 pm - Beginner lesson, 8:00 pm - Intermediate lesson. 8:30 - 11:00 pm Open dancing to practice what you learned to a great mix of Country, Swing, Hustle and Latin with Dean as your DJ. Dean and Dawn collectively have over 30 years of dance experience and they have World Titles to their credits. For only $12.00 you get both dance lessons, open dancing to practice and light refreshment and Snacks. Beginners welcome - Your don't need a partner. For more info email Dean and Dawn, call (301) 947-4422 or check their website.

Note-Security gates have been installed across the lanes in and out of the park. Wednesday's code is 05678. You can also buzz the office from the gate and let them know you are coming in for the dance that night.

February 8, Every Wednesday, West Coast Swing with Debbie at The Dancing Club, Nicholson Plaza, 5050-D Nicholson Lane, Rockville, MD 20852 Map and directions.

Teacher and DJ: Debbie Lynn . West Coast Swing Intensive Dance Drills (look & feel better plus raise your level up immediately). WCS Basics, Body Isolations, Footwork, Stretch, Rolling Count, Connection, Compression, Leg Action, Alignment & Lines, etc.
    7:30-8:15  West Coast Swing Drill Class 1
    8:15-9:00  West Coast Swing Drill Class 2
Free Parking. Metro Accessible via White Flint. For more info, call 301-653-9632, email Debbie, check her website, or check the Dance Club website.

February 8, Wednesday, LINE DANCE FITNESS at Rendezvous Social Dance and Fitness Club, 11910 Parklawn Drive, Rockville, MD. Map & directions.

LINE DANCE FITNESS with with Mykel Perdigon from 7:30 to 8:30 PM. $5.00 per class. For more info, check the Rendezvous website.

February 9, Every Thursday Noon, NIH Line Dance Classes at Bldg 10, National Institutes of Health, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892. 301-496-4000. Map and directions.

12 noon to 1pm, non-NIH dancers are welcome. We cycle through all the dances and like to introduce new dances. Instructor is Dennis Askwith. Cost: none.

Visitors can park at the Visitors Center parking on Rockville Pike and take a shuttle to Bldg 10 or keep their cars and park under Bldg. 10. The Location is Building 10 Clinical Center, 1 Southeast Atrium. Using the floor plan , go the Main Lobby of the Hatfield Center, take the East Corridor (located just to the left of the Pharmacy) to the end and through the wooden door. Turn right at the elevators and walk through the next two sets of doors into the large room. For more info, email Dennis at askwithd@nhlbi.nih.gov.

Visitor Parking: P1 Level - entrance on west (Old Georgetown Road) side of Building 10 on Convent Drive. $2 per hour. Take stairs to First Floor. Follow directions above.

February 9, Every Thursday, Country Dance with Dean & Dawn Garrish at Mt. Airy Firehall,2141 Twin Arch Road, Mt Airy, MD 21771 Map & directions.

Doors open at 6:30 warm up music
7:00 - Beginner couples lesson
7:30 - Line dance lesson
8:00 - Intermediate couples lesson
8:30 - 10:30 Open Dancing

The cost is only $10 and that includes both lessons, snacks and light refreshments. For more info email Dean and Dawn, call (301) 947-4422 or check their website.

From I-70: Take Exit 68 Mt. Airy / Damascus. Take Rt 27 North (Ridge Road) towards Westminster. At third Traffic light turn right onto Twin Arch Road, then take your first right. Mt Airy Volunteer Fire Hall Activity Center straight ahead.

February 9, Thursday, Country Twostep Lessons at the Hollywood Ballroom, 2126 Industrial Pkwy, Silver Spring, MD.  (301) 622-5494.  Huge 7200 sq. ft. hardwood dance floor.  Click here for a map and directions.

8:00-8:45 pm Beginner Country Two-Step lesson with Amanda Stearns, (Small Ballroom). For more info, see the Hollywood Ballroom website.

February 9, Every Thursday, West Coast Swing Night at Rendezvous Social Dance and Fitness Club, 11910 Parklawn Drive, Rockville, MD. Map & directions.

7:30pm-8:15pm Beginner West Coast Swing Lesson with ERICA SMITH! 
8:15-9:00pm Adv. Beginner / IntermediateWest Coast Swing with Erica Smith
Dance party with light refreshments after class. 
$12 per night to drop-in or Buy a class card: 8 for $88 or 4 for $48. Practice Party from 9pm to 11pm, just $6 for the party only. For more info, check Dance911.com or call 301-HOTCLUB (301-468-2582).

February 10, Friday, 2nd Friday, Dawn and Dean at Cherry Hill Conference Center, at Cherry Hill RV Park, 9800 Cherry Hill Rd, College Park, MD. Sprung 3600' dancefloor.  Huge 3000 sq ft hardwood dance floor. Click here for directions.

For more info, call 301 330 7708, email Dave@dancejamdc.com or call 301 330 7708.

2nd Friday of every month is at the Promenade. Click here for more info.

February 11, Saturday (Except 1st Saturday), Saturday Night Fever Hustle at Rendezvous Social Dance and Fitness Club, 11910 Parklawn Drive, Rockville, MD. Map & directions.

Hustle Workshop & Dance times:  
7:30- 8:15pm - Beginner Hustle with Joyce Szili
8:15 - 9:00pm - Int/Adv Hustle w/Judah Lynn & Joyce Szili
9:00 - 11:30pm - Hustle dancing with WCS, Latin & NC2
 
DJ - Joyce Szili, Music Mix - Hustle with some WCS/Latin & NC2 Step. Admission:  $12 for everyone. Includes all non-alcoholic refreshments and lots of snacks. For more info, email Joyce Szilli, check the Rendezvous website, or see her on Facebook.

February 11, 2nd Saturday, Country Dance at American Legion Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732. (410) 257-9878. Map & directions.

Live music with Southern Winds Band 8-midnight. Doors open at 7. Dance lessons with Linda at 7 (Line - TBA ) & 7:30 (Couples - TBA); Cover $15 includes Dance lessons, Draft beer, soda & snacks. Hot dogs, BBQ & cash bar available. Huge hardwood dance floor; non-smoking. For information & directions, check ALPOST206 (.org) or call 301.855.6466 or 410.257.9878; For table reservations, information, and directions, email Linda at Lbloyer@yahoo.com. Please include your name, the number of tables, what part of the room, and a phone number for last minute contact if there are conflicts. For more info,call 301.855.6466 or 410.257.9878, or email lbloyer@yahoo.com.

February 11, 2nd Saturday, Country Western Dance at the Dance Factory, 954 Monroe St, Arlington, VA. 703-528-9770 Huge wooden dance floor.

Mal & Linda Zerden host this exciting adventure into Country Western dance.  Come ready to Twostep, Waltz, East and West Coast Swing, Cha Cha, Hustle, and Nightclub Twostep. Free Beg. Lesson from 8:30 - 9:00 p.m.], Dance till 12:00 a.m. (DJ), $8.00 cover, Free munchies and soda. For more info, call (703) 560-4724 or (703) 528-9770 or send E-mail to dancefactory1@juno.com or check their website.

From the Washington Beltway/I-495: Take I-66 EAST, exit onto Fairfax Dr. traveling toward Washington. Take Exit 71, Glebe Road/Fairfax Drive. Continue straight through the intersection with Glebe Rd., staying on Fairfax Drive as the streets run down the alphabet to Monroe Street. The Factory is on the Corner of Fairfax Drive & North Monroe. Entrance is on Monroe Street. Parking is available on the street or in the rear lot. DO NOT PARK IN THE BANK LOT.

February 18, Saturday, NVCWDA Dance at Luther Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows Rd, Falls Church, VA, 4401 Sideburn Rd, Fairfax, VA.

Kevin Handy will be the DJ. A line dance will be taught beginning at 7:30 pm.  A couples dance will be taught beginning at 8:00 pm.  Open dancing is from 8:30-11:00 p.m.  Two Step, Waltz, line, Swing, Cha Cha, and specialty dances.  Couples and singles welcome.  Admission for NVCWDA members $10; non-members $12; children under 18 accompanied by a paying adult $5; PSDC members $10. Snacks and drinks available. For info, call the NVCWDA Hotline at (703) 860-4941, email info@nvcwda.org, or visit nvcwda.com.

From the Capitor Beltway/I-495: Take exit 50A-B to US-50 W/Arlington Blvd toward Fairfax. Merge onto Gallows Rd/VA-650 N. Turn left on Gatehouse Rd, then right into school. Park in rear near tennis courts/bus/school board parking area (OK to park there on weekends). Entrance to the cafeteria is to the left of the large trash receptacles and loading dock. If you drive into the main entrance of the school, continue around to the back of the school.

May 5, Saturday. Annual Garst Barn Dance at Eric T. Garst's Barn, 9514 Woodsboro Road (Rte. 550), Fredrick, MD 21701. (301) 898-9726.  

We'll be back in the country. Pot Luck cookout starts about 5:30pm - dancing until about midnight. Tickets will be available in a couple months. Music provided by DJ Sandy Garrish. For more information on ticket sales and directions, contact Eric Garst at (301) 676-0795.