Washington Area Dance Events

Plan Ahead:

March 4 - 7, Thursday - Sunday, 2005 Mid Atlantic Dance Jam (MAD JAM), Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Corner, 8661 Leesburg Pike. Vienna, VA 22182. (703) 448-1234. All night Dance Jams "Dance till you drop". The Stars of Swing, Hot Shots of Hand Dance & the who’s who of Hustle Workshops with recognized, top national professionals. (for all levels). Jack & Jill divisions for Swing & Hustle. Just Dance, Classic & Open Showcase, Pro/Am. Cash, Prizes & Give-aways. For more info, email Dave Moldover or see www.AtlanticDanceJam.com.

March 27, Saturday, Joanne Brady's Diamond State Line Dance Workshop
at Millcreek Fire Hall, 3900 Kirkwood Hwy. (Route 2), Wilmington, DE 19808. Map & directions.

9:00 am – 4:30 pm. Featured Instructors are Joanne Brady, John Robinson, Junior Willis, Fred Lord. DJ will be Ro. Register early because this event fills up quickly. $40pp if registration is received (not postmarked) by February 15, $50 after February 15. Click here for more info.

April 29 - May 2, Thursday - Sunday, Eastern Dance Challenge, Hilton Washington Dulles, 13869 Park Center Road, Herndon, VA 20171; 703-478-2900. Top stars, great workshops, ballrooms for Country, Swing, Hustle, Linedance. For more info, check barrydurand.com/eastern/, email Barry Durand, or call 301-468-5544.

April 29-May 2, International Hustle & Salsa Competition at Deauville Beach Resort, 6701 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33141. Phone 305-865-8511 or 800-327-6656, or go to their website. For more info, contact Randy Atlas, Billy Fajardo, or Katie Marlow at Dancesation, 6919 W Broward Blvd., #104, Plantation, FL 33317,(954) 358-0168 or email dancefla@comcast.net or check their website.

August 3, 2010 (7 nights), Alaska-Glacier Bay Swing & Country Dance Across the Seas on Carnival Spirit with Sandy Garrish and Sam Advidson. Lessons and dance while at sea: Twostep, EC and WC Swing, Cha-Cha, and Line Dance. Depart Seattle, to Juneau, Skagway, Tracy Arm Fjord, Ketchikan, and return to Victoria. Limited cabin availability so BOOK NOW. Click here for more info.

November 14, 2010 (7 nights), Carribbean Swing & Country Dance Across the Seas on Royal Caribbean Seranade of the Seas. Twostep, EC and WC Swing, and Line Dance with UCWDC Champions John and Dee Soares, Sandy Garrish and Guest Instructor, June Renner. Dance lessons and dancing while at sea from San Juan, to Aruba, Caracao, Dominica, St. Thomas, and back to San Juan. Limited cabin availability so BOOK NOW. Click here for more info.

February 8, Monday (No Dance Tonight), WCS Lessons & Party at Umberto's, 11230 Grand View Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 (301) 962-8888. Directions and map. Plenty of free parking right across the street.

CLOSED DUE to ICY Conditions.

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 8, Every Monday, Big Hustle Party with Joyce Szili at Elan Dancesport, 8442 Lee Highway, Suite A, Merrifield VA 22031 (703) 641-1400.

Workshops: 7:30-8:15pm - Beginner West Coast Swing with Shawn Martin, 7:30-8:15pm - Beginner Hustle with Joyce Szili, 8:1-9:00pm- Int/Adv Hustle with Joyce Szili. 9:00-11:30pm Open Dance, Hustle/WCS with NC2 Step and Salsa. DJ - "The Gator." $12 both lesson and dance $7 dance only. Refreshments included. For more info, contact JoyceDancer, call 301-946-2080, Joyce's website, or the Elan Dancesport website.

From the Capitol Beltway/I-495 (near Tysons Corner): Take Exit 50A (toward Fairfax onto Rte 50 W (Arlington Blvd), 0.8 mi. Turn right on Prosperity Ave., 0.6 mi. Turn left on Rte 29 & its immediately on your right, across from the BMW Dealership. Enter in the front or back entrance of the shopping center.

February 9, 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 10, Every Wednesday, Line Dance and Twostep at Rendezvous Social Dance and Fitness Club, 11910 Parklawn Drive, Rockville, MD. Map & directions.

LINE DANCE AND 2-STEP - 6:00pm Beginner Line Dance, 7:00pm to 10:00pm Line Dance Night with DJ Shakey. Additional lessons with Ray/Barry and open dancing. Just $15 per person for the whole night. Buy a 4-class card for $48 or an 8-class card for $88.: For more info, check Dance911.com or call 301-HOTCLUB (301-468-2582).

February 10, Every Wednesday, Hustle with Debbie at The Dancing Club, Nicholson Plaza
5050-D Nicholson Lane, Rockville, MD 20852 Map and directions.

Teacher and DJ: Debbie Lynn
7:30-8:15 Beginner Hustle
8:15-9:00 Advanced Beg/Intermediate Hustle
9-11:00 Hustle/WCS Dance
Cost is $15 Lesson/dance or $5 for dance. Free Parking. Metro Accessible via White Flint. Refreshments provided. For more info, call 301-653-9632, email Debbie, check her website, or check the Dance Club website.

February 10, Wednesday, Westie Swing & More at Elan Dancesport, 8442 Lee Highway, Suite A, Merrifield VA 22031 (703) 641-1400.

National Dance Champion and many time top teacher award winner, Ken Roesel.
7:30pm Classes - W/C Swing Basics
8:20pm Classes - Beg 2/Novice WCS and Intermediate WCS
9:00-11:00pm - California Dance Mixer w DJ Ken Roesel (D.C.'s home for BAD ASS BLUES and more! WCS w/Hustle, Latin, C/W, Ballroom ). No partner necessary for classes. All classes will be taught as a progressive 4 week monthly series starting on the 1st Thursday of each month. Drop-ins welcome, $15.00 (includes up to 2 classes and dance, $8.00 for West Coast Swing Mixer Dance only. For more info, contact Ken Roesel, 703-282-4187 or see his website.

From the Capitol Beltway/I-495 (near Tysons Corner): Take Exit 50A (toward Fairfax onto Rte 50 W (Arlington Blvd), 0.8 mi. Turn right on Prosperity Ave., 0.6 mi. Turn left on Rte 29 & its immediately on your right, across from the BMW Dealership. Enter in the front or back entrance of the shopping center.

February 10, Every Wednesday, Swing & Country Dance with 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.

February's lesson is West Coast Swing

Note-Security gates have been installed across the lanes in and out of the park. Wednesday's code is 71000. Friday's is 74000. You can also buzz the office from the gate and let them know you are coming in for the dance that night.

February 11, 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 11, Every Thursday, West Coast Swing Night at Rendezvous Social Dance and Fitness Club, 11910 Parklawn Drive, Rockville, MD. Map & directions.

In the front room we have Beginner classes with Amanda Stearns:
7:30pm Beginner West Coast Swing Basics
8:15pm Beyond Beginner West Coast Swing Combinations
In the back room, we have Intermediate classes with Barry Durand
7:30pm Intermediate West Coast Swing Syncopations and Technique
8:15pm Intermediate West Coast Swing Combinations
Just $12 per person for lessons and party. 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 11, Thursday, West Coast Swing Nights at Glen Echo Park's Bumper Car Pavilion, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD.  Map & drections.

Class taught by W/C Swing Champion Ken Roesel .

7:15-815pm W/C Swing BASICS - This class will cover the five major 6 count pattern structures of WCS and focus on footwork, lead and following technique, connections, etc...... with a heavy emphasis on fun.
8:15-9:15pm W/C Swing INTERMEDIATE - In this class we will build your repertoire of moves and foot work, introduce you to 8 count patterns and higher level dance techniques. ( Prerequisite : Completion of WCS Basics class or, must be able to display comfortable control of basics). PRICING: $40pp for each 4 week series plus a $10pp registration fee for up to 2 series * $15pp Drop in per class. Registration at the door or online at www.GlenEchoPark.org. Please allow 10 mins before class to register at the door. These classes are in cooperation with the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture Inc.,the National Park Service and Montgomery Co.,Md. For more info, contact Ken Roesel, 703-282-4187 or see his website.

February 11, Thursday, Country Dance with Dean & Dawn Garrish at Mt. Airy Firehall, Mt Airy, MD.

The doors will open at 7:00 for practice. At 7:30 we will teach a line / specialty dance and at 8:00 we will teach a couples dance. No partner is required. Open dancing will begin at 8:30 and go untill 10:30 with a mix of music. For more info email Dean and Dawn, call (301) 947-4422 or check their website.

February couple's lesson is Twostep.

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 12, Friday, PSDC Dance at Vienna American Legion Post 180, 330 Center St N, Vienna, VA 22180 Phone 703-938-953. Ballroom with chandeliers, large wood floor and seating.

7:30pm Doors open. 8:00 - 9:00pm Beginner and intermediated classes with Jim and Peggy and Dale and Anita or a guest instructor. 9:00pm - 11:30pm Dancing with a music mix of Country, Swing, Hustle, and more. No partner needed!! Dance and Lesson- $15/$17 Member/NonMember, Dance Only- $12/$14 Member/NonMember, Students- $7., After 10:30pm $7. For more info, contact Jim and Peggy Kiesel at 703-922-1829, Dale and Anita Strawser at 703-803-9621, or see the PSDC website.

From the Washington Beltway/I495: 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 12, 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@dance-info.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 13, Second Saturdays, Country Western Dance at the Dance Factory 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 13, 2nd Saturdays, Country, W/C Swing & Hustle Dance Party at Bluezy's Honky Tonk Disco Lounge at That's Dancing Ballroom and Dance Sport Center, 8610 Baltimore Washington Blvd., Suite 203, Jessup, MD. (301) 776-0085

7:30pm Lesson 2-Step Beginner/Intermediate workshop w/Country & W/C Swing Champion Ken Roesel . 830pm til ???am Dance - w/ DJ- Ken Roesel & special guests featuring a mix of (C/W, W/C Swing & Hustle). Pricing $12 before 730pm, $10 after 830pm. $8 after 10:30pm $5.00 after 1130pm. Fulltime Students with I.D.at 1/2 price.
Includes our fabulous snack bar and non-alcohol drinks. BYOB For more info, see his website.

From Washington Beltway/I-495: Take 95 North to exit 38A towards Ft. Meade.
From Baltimore Beltway/I-695: Take 95 South to exit 38A towards Ft. Meade.
Go approximately 1 mile to Route 1 North towards Elkridge. Go through the traffic light at Guilford Road and turn left into the Columbia Junction Shopping Center. At the Stop sign, turn right and go to the rear of the complex. That's Dancing is in Suite 203.

February 14, 2nd Sundays, West Coast Swing/Motion Study Class with Debbie at The Dancing Club, Nicholson Plaza
5050-D Nicholson Lane, Rockville, MD 20852 Map and directions.

Teacher: Debbie Lynn
7:00-7:30 Beginner West Coast Swing
7:30-8:00 Motion Study http://www.dancewithdebbie.com/
8:00-8:30 Intermediate West Coast Swing
8:30-9:30 Dance Practice - $15 or $5 practice For more info, call 301-653-9632, email Debbie, check her website, or check the Dance Club website.

February 15, Every Monday, WCS Lessons & Party at Umberto's, 11230 Grand View Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 (301) 962-8888. 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 20, Saturday, West Coast Swing Class & Dance Party 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.

Teacher and DJ: Debbie Lynn
West Coast Swing Class
7:30-8:00 Leaders West Coast Swing Technique
8:00-9:00 Fun Social WCS Pattern for Leaders & Styling for Followers
9:00-12 Ballroom Dance Party. For more info, call 301-653-9632, email Debbie, check her website, or see the Hollywood Ballroom website.

February 20, Saturday, NVCWDA Dance at Luther Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows Rd, Falls Church, VA, 4401 Sideburn Rd, Fairfax, VA.

Kat Fanelli will DJ and teach the “Crazy Leg’s” line dance beginning at 7:30 p.m. Linda Bloyer review the “McGraw Stroll” couples specialty dance at 8:00 p.m. 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 NVCWDA members $10; non-members $12; ages 16-20 with student ID $5. 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.

March 7, First Sunday of every month, Reston Country Western Dance Sponsored by the Reston Community Center at Hunter Woods, 2310 Colts Neck Rd, Reston, VA.  Spacious wooden dance floor.

Lovers of Country Western Dance can line dance, two-step, shuffle and swing 'til the cows come home, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Participants will dance to recorded music (line-dance, two-step, hustle and swing) and enjoy light refreshment in a smoke and alcohol free environment. Admission is $5 per person. This activity is for people age 18 or older. For more information, call Mike Takacs at 301-661-6647, RCC at (703) 476-4500 or check their website (select Adults and search for "Country Western Dance".. )

Dances on March 7, April 4, May 2

From the Capitol Beltway near Tysons Corner: Take the Dullas Toll Road/VA-267Exit 12B, WEST towards Dullas Airport, 8 mi.; Take the Reston Pkwy Exit/VA-602/Exit 12; Turn LEFT onto Reston Pkwy, 1.5 mi.; Turn LEFT onto Glade Dr., 0.2 mi.; Turn LEFT onto Colts Neck Rd. and look for the Hunter Woods Center (RCC) on the LEFT.