Dance Events

Plan Ahead:

April 26 - May 3, 2009, Dance Across the Seas on the new Carnival ship.

Lessons and dances throughout the cruise with instructors: Sam Ardivson ("The Company USA", UCWDA Showcase World Champion), and Sandy Garrish, Professional DJ, UCWDC Dance Champion. Twostep, swing, hustle, and line dance. Click here for more info.

May 10-11, Eastern Dance Challenge, Hilton Washington Dulles Airport, 13869 Park Center Rd, Herndon, Virginia, United States 20171. 703-478-2900. Top stars, great workshops, ballrooms for Country, Swing, Hustle, Linedance. For more info, check www.danceeasterns.com, email Barry Durand, or call 301-468-5544.

May 10, Saturday, Country By The Bay at American Legion in Chesepeake, 3330 N. Chesapeake Beach Rd (Rt. 260), Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732 301-855-6466 or 410-257-9878. Large wooden dance floor.

Southern Winds Band 8 to midnight. Doors open at 7. Dance lessons with Linda at 7(Line) & 7:30 (Couples); 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 http://www.alpost206.org/ or call 301.855.6466 or 410.257.9878 For table reservations call Jim at 410-286-0588 or email jimandmarie@chesapeake.net.

From the Washington Beltway/I-495: Take Exit 11A/MD-4 South/East/Pennsylvania Ave. toward Upper Marlboro. Take MD-4 E across the Patuxent River & past Wayson's Corner to Rte. 260 13.8 mi. Take the exit to the right. Follow MD-260 N/Chesapeake Beach Rd W. You will come to a stoplight at Rte. 2. Continue through that intersection on Rte. 260. From that intersection it is 3.5 mi to the American Legion on the left. You will need to make a U turn to get across to the American Legion entrance. If you enter the town of Chesapeake Beach, you went too far.

May 10, (every Second Saturday), Country Western Dance at the Dance Factory, 954 Monroe St, Arlington, VA. 703-528-9770 Huge wooden dance floor. Map and directions.

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 Capitol 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.

May 11, Every Sunday, West Coast & Hand Dance at the Promenade DanceSport Facility, 2605 Lord Baltimore Dr, Woodlawn, MD. 5500 sq ft floating hardwood. 410-277-0234.

Sadly last evening, my sweet husband and everyones favorite Ballroom D.J., Ed Timmerman, passed away due to a major heart attack. The Promenade will be closed for ALL Dances this weekend. The building will still be open for Lessons and Practice. Please give your loved ones an extra hug today. Cindy.

For more info, call 301-330-7708, email Dave at dave@dance-info.com or see Promenade's website.

May 11, Sundays, Hustle & West Coast Swing at Crown Dancesport, 2820 Dorr Ave, Merrifield, VA.

Drop in classes with Debra Lynn 6:30-7:30pm Beg & int Hustle, 7:30-8:30 Beg & int West Coast Swing, 8:30-10pm Dance party. Cost is $15 for lessons or $5 to dance after 8:30. info 240.235.9235. For more info, see Debbie's website.

From the Washington Beltway/I-495: Take exit 50A-B for Arlington Blvd/US-50 W toward Fairfax 0.5 mi. Follow signs for US-29/Merrifield/VA-650 N/Gallows Rd and merge onto Gallows Rd/VA-650 N 0.8 mi. Turn left at Lee Hwy/US-29/VA-237 0.3 mi. Turn right at Hilltop Rd 358 ft. Turn right at Dorr Ave 0.2 mi.

May 12, Every Monday, CW Dancing w/ Bill at Richlin Ballroom, 1700 Van Bibber Road,
Edgewood, Maryland 21040. 410-671-7500

6:00 Doors open. 7:15 Beginner to intermediate level lesson and review of previous lesson. Open dancing till 10:30 with line and couples dancing. The last Monday of the month is typically open dance night with no lessons. Admission of $13.00 includes limited open bar, hot and cold buffet with assorted desserts, dancing and lessons. Food is available until between 8:30 and 9:00, and bar open til 10:00. For more info, email Bill Braun or call 410-575-7438.

From the Baltimore Beltway/I-695: Take I-95 North to Exit 77A Edgewood/Bel Air Exit. Bear Right off of exit Ramp onto SR24 South. Immediately cross into the left hand turn lane. At first traffic light make a left onto Edgewood Road. The Richlin Ballroom is on the left side of the road, at the right side of the Ramada Inn (formerly Comfort Inn).

May 12, Every Monday, Line Dancing at The Easton Elks Lodge, 502 Dutchman's Lane, Easton, MD (410) 822-3344

There is plenty of room for everyone. Dancing begins at 7:00 p.m. and goes until 9:30 p.m., which provides plenty of time for lessons and open dancing to the dances taught during previous weeks.

The $8.00 admission price includes unlimited snacks, soft drinks, and ice water. There is no need to register or sign up anywhere in advance — you just show up and take the lessons. Folks under the age of 21 are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult. Please no children under the age of 8. For more info, check out my website, call Steve at (410) 382-4655, or send an e-mail to djstevemoody@yahoo.com

From the Capitol Beltway/I495: Take exit #19A towards ANNAPOLIS onto US-50 EAST 68mi. After come through the town of Easton, make a right and go two blocks on Dutchman's Lane. The hall is on the left.

May 12, Every Monday, West Coast Swing & Hustle at De Lounge (renamed
"REHAB Club"), 11305 Georgia Ave., Wheaton, MD. 20902 301-933-4176.

Learn to Dance West Coast Swing! Teachers - Debbie, Margie & Ken plus DJ Dave
7:30-8:15 Basic/Adv Basic WCS (learn or maintain basics)
8:15-9:00 Intermediate WCS (move & more technique)
9:00-12 Dance (WCS & alittle Hustle, Cha, 2-Step, and Salsa)
$10/$5 For more info, call 301-877-9379 or email Debbie.

From the NORTH side of the Washington Baltway/I-495: Take exit 31A toward Wheaton De Lounge is just SOUTH of University Blvd. 2 mi.

May 12, 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) 598-2215, or see justhustle.com

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.

May 13, Tuesday, Line Dance Lesson w/ June at Chance 2 Dance Studio, 618 Oakdale Dr, Hampstead, MD. Dance floor is 900 sq ft.

7:00 Studio Open, 7:15 Review of Shadow and Blue Rose Pattern Dances, 7:45 Beginner Nightclub. 8:15 - 10:00 Open dancing to swing and country music. I will have sodas, water, chips and pretzels. The cover will be $10.00 per person. For more info, contact June at 410-374-6886, email at chance2dance@verizon.net, or see her website.

From the Baltimore Beltway/I-695: Take Exit 19 onto I-795 for 8mi. At the 2nd stop light, turn LEFT onto Rte 30 toward Hanover. Travel about 9 mi into town.Turn LEFT onto Houcksville Rd for 1 mi. Turn RIGHT onto Oakdale Dr. The Chance 2 Dance Studio is on the LEFT at 618 Oakdale Dr.

May 13, Every Tuesday, Country Lessons & Dance /w Sandy at Cancun Cantina,7501 Old Telegraph Rd., Glenn Burnie, MD, (410) 761-6188. 1600 sq ft hardwood dance floor.

I'll be running the lessons back to back with a 2 song break between. This will give some time to dance before the lessons start and open dance time after the lessons, before it gets too late. 7:00pm Open Dance Music, 7:30pm Beginner West Coast Swing Lesson, 8:00pm Intermediate West Coast Swing Lesson. 8:30pm Open Dance Music. We'll be going back to 2-Step in April. The Cantina has a full menu so come out for dinner before you start dancing.
Hope you can stop by and join me. For more information, see Cancun's website, call Sandy at 443-340-0988 or email to brandcntry@aol.com

May 13 2-Step
May 20 2-Step
May 27 2-Step

From I-95 N, take Exit 43/Rte 100 E toward Glen Burnie. Proceed 4 mi on Rte 100 to Exit 11/Telegraph Rd toward Linthicum, 1/2 mi north on Telegraph Rd, right onto Dorsey Rd., 1/2 mi to Old Telegraph Rd. and Cancun Cantina on the right.

May 13, Every Tuesday, Mostly Line Dance Classes w/ Dottie at Ferndale Community Club, 15 5th Ave N, Glen Burnie, 21061 (410) 766-9727

Classes open to everyone from basic beginner to advanced line dancing taught by Dottie Cadden. There's a class to fit all dancers. And if you are into couples pattern dances and partner dances like the two-step, waltz, east and west coast swings, hustle and the cha-cha there are moves available to fit your level and style. 6 - 9 pm. $7.00 - bring your own drink. For more info, contact Dottie at 443-994-1613, Dottiesdancing@aol.com, or check her website at www.dottiesdancing.com

From I-695: Take exit 5 off the Beltway. This is Baltimore & Annapolis Blvd. or it may say B&A Blvd. I-648. Go South on 648. Go straight, passing the shopping center on the left and continue about 1/2 mile to 5th Avenue and make a left (do not go around the bend) 1 minute from 695.
From I-97: Take Exit 16 this is Maryland 648 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd. toward Ferndale. Go straight passing the light rail on your left. The road will curve to the right about 1 mile from the interstate. Take the curve and go 1 street to 5th Avenue this is just pass a small shopping strip on the right.

May 13, Every Tuesday, Line & Couples Dancing with Fred & Ro at Lake Shore Fire Hall, Mountain Rd., Pasadena, MD. Presented by the Just Country.

Line Dancing & Couples Lessons from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Lessons begin at 7:30 - open dancing before and after lessons. $7 per person (non-member), $6 pp (member), membership $15/yr. For info and directions, call John Degreck, 410-437-6670 or Marie Leary, 410-255-5031. For information, email Fred & Ro, call (410) 437-8197, or check their website.

From I-95 between Washington & Baltimore: Take Exit 43/Rte 100 E toward Glen Burnie. Follow Route 100 to its eastern end. Lake Shore Fire Hall is on Mountain Road in Pasadena, one mile past the eastern end of Route 100. Turn left at the blinking light on Bussenius Rd. and park behind the Firehouse.

May 13, Tuesday, Salsa and Swing w/ Debbie & Hector at Zodiac Grill in the Kentlands, 654 Centre Point Way. Gaithersburg, MD 20878. 301-977-2213

Dance Lessons at "Zodiac Grill" in "Heart of Kentlands", Teachers - Debbie & Luis plus DJ - Sharon
7:30-8:15 Basic/Adv Basic Country 2-Step
8:15-9:00 Basic/Adv Basic Argentine Tango
9:00-11 Dance (Salsa, WCS, Cha Cha, ECS, 2-Step, Hustle, Tango) $18, $10 or dance. For more info, see their website.

From the Capitol Beltway/I-495: Take I-270 toward Frederick. Take the MD-28 W exit 6B to Darnestown - go 1.4 mi. Bear left at Key West Ave - go 1.4 mi. Turn right at Great Seneca Hwy - go 2.0 mi. Turn left at Kentlands Blvd - go 0.3 mi. At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto Market St - go 365 ft 365 ft. Turn left at Center Point Way - go 94 ft

May 13, Every Tuesday, Boogie in Bethesda Party at The Women’s Club of Bethesda, 5500 Sonoma Road, Bethesda, MD. Wall to wall floating hardwood floor.

Our New DJ Rocks! Helen Tocco has rocked the house! We all want more! Come out to here her play and dance to her awesome swing mix!
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 includes all lessons and dance. $12 includes one lesson and dance. $8 to dance 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.

May 14, Every Wednesday, Sandy Garrish at American Turner Hall, 9124 Lennings Lane, Rosedale, Md 21237. 410-687-2143

We are dancing tonight at Turner Hall. The main roads are looking good so we decided to have the dance tonight and we hope enough people come out and join us. I understand if you are worried about slick roads later. The "storm" should be over about 8:00pm, that will give the road crews time to clean up. Take care and I'll see ya tonight on the dance floor.

Open Dancing 7:00pm - 7:15pm
Beginner Line Dance 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Pattern Dance 7:45pm - 8:15pm
Open Dancing 8:15pm - 10:00pm
Cost is $6.00 per person and a cash bar. For more information, call Sandy at 443-340-0988 or email to brandcntry@aol.com

May 14 TBA
May 21 Serenity
May 28 Start of Summer Beach Party Dance - No Lesson

From the Baltimore Beltway/I-695: Take Rt. 7 north (exit 34), follow Rt. 7 approx. 1.25 miles, turn left on Hospital Rd., turn right on Lennings Lane, Turner Hall is on the left.

From Rt. 7 Traveling SOUTH: Turn right on Lennings Lane, Turner Hall is on the right.

May 14, Every Wednesday, Beginner Line Dancing at Abindon Elks Lodge, 800 Harford Boat Club Road Abingdon MD Off Otter Point Road in Abindgon, MD. (410)676-2626 x0000

7:00 - 11 p.m., Small hall and all lessons are beginner in nature. Basic steps taught at beginning of every evening. GREAT PLACE TO LEARN! $7.00 for beer (til 9), soda, pretzels and chips. Food and cash bar available. For more info, email Bill Braun or call 410-575-7438.

From the Baltimore Beltweay/I695: Take I-95 North toward New York - go 12.5 mi. Take Exit #77A/MD-24 onto Emmorton Rd/MD-24 - go 1.5 mi. Make a Sharp Turn on US-40 EAST - go 2.2 mi. Turn on OTTER POINT RD - go 0.4 mi. Continue on HARFORD BOAT CLUB RD - go 0.3 mi to Abindon Elks Lodge.

May 14, Every Wednesday, Country Lessons & Dance /w Dottie at Cancun Cantina,7501 Old Telegraph Rd., Glenn Burnie, MD, (410) 761-6188. 1600 sq ft hardwood dance floor.

Free Country Dance Lessons. 7:30 - 9pm. The Cantina has a full menu so come out for dinner before you start dancing. Hope you can stop by and join me. For more info, contact Dottie at 443-994-1613, Dottiesdancing@aol.com, or check her website at www.dottiesdancing.com

From I-95 N, take Exit 43/Rte 100 E toward Glen Burnie. Proceed 4 mi on Rte 100 to Exit 11/Telegraph Rd toward Linthicum, 1/2 mi north on Telegraph Rd, right onto Dorsey Rd., 1/2 mi to Old Telegraph Rd. and Cancun Cantina on the right.

May 14, Every Wednesday, Country Dancing with Steve at La Fontaine Bleu, Glen Burnie, 7514 Ritchie Hwy., Glen Burnie, MD, (410) 760-4115.  Large 2300 sq. ft. tile dance floor.

Geared toward our intermediate dancers. Dancing begins at 6:00 p.m. Beginner lesson at 6:30 p.m., intermediate lesson at 8:15 p.m., 8:30 to 10:30 is open dancing with Instructor/DJ Steve Moody. We welcome both line and couples dancers, and proper dance floor etiquette is practiced.

Dancers may choose to get started a little earlier with dinner, as the doors open at 5:00 p.m. The $17.00 admission includes the full open bar, dessert table, and salad bar. The main buffet is always new and exciting and usually has a different theme each week.

This night is reserved for dancers 21 years of age and older. For more info, check out my website, call Steve at (410) 382-4655, or send an e-mail to djstevemoody@yahoo.com

From SOUTH side of Baltimore Beltway/I-695: Take Ritchie Hwy/Rt. 2 SOUTH to Glen Burnie; Look for La Fontaine Blue on the RIGHT.

From Capitol Beltway I-495: Take I-95 NORTH to the Glen Burnie exit, Rt 100; Travel 11 mi. EAST on Rt. 100 to Exit 16B/Ritchie Hwy/Rt. 2; Travel NORTH on Ritchie Hwy 2 mi to La Fontaine Blue on the left; Move to the LEFT land and do a U-turn back to La Fontaine Blue.

May 14, Every Wednesday, Line Dance and Twostep at Rendezvous Social Dance and Fitness Club, 11910 Parklawn Drive, Rockville, MD.

LINE DANCE AND 2-STEP - 6:00pm Beginner Line Dance Class -- Just $10 and includes the rest of the night. Line Dance Night from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Two Lessons and Open Dancing for just $10 per person with Ray Crum and Barry Durand: For more info, check Dance911.com or call 301-HOTCLUB (301-468-2582).

We need to build some new dancers at Rendezvous and you can help. Please spread the word to friends and neighbors about how much fun line dancing is.... I will take the first hour on Wednesdays from 6 - 7pm to teach beginners some easy dances and also just how to do some of the standard line dance moves so they can learn the dances that Ray would teach later in the night. The cost is the same, just $10 and they can stay and dance the rest of the night... but we all know that is hard for beginners, but they can at least watch and maybe start to pick up some of the moves.

From the Capitol Beltway/I-495: Take I-270-SPUR N toward Rockville/Frederick - go 0.8 mi. Bear right at I-270 Local N and head toward Montrose Rd - go 0.3 mi. Take the Montrose Rd East exit 4A. Bear right onto Montrose Rd - go 1.7 mi. Montrose becomes Randolph Rd at Rockville Pk - go 0.5 mi. Turn right at Parklawn Dr - go 0.3 mi. Rendezvous is located on Parklawn Drive just south of Randolph Rd across Parklawn from Loehmann's Plaza. Check out over 2000 sq. ft of floating hardwood.

May 14, 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.

May is West Coast Swing
June is Night Club

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.

May 15, Every Thursday, CW Dance w/ Sandy Garrish at Westminster Riding Club, 366 North Colonial Avenue, Westminster, MD 21157. 410-857-5415  

Sandy is bring back country dancing in Westminster on Thursdays, starting at 7:00. More details will be provided shortly. For more information, call Sandy at 443-340-0988 or email to brandcntry@aol.com

May 15 Southside Jubilee Stroll West Coast Swing
May 22 Start of Summer Beach Party Dance - No New Lesson - Review Beg.
May 29 Review I'm Alive Wooden Nickel

From the Baltimore Beltway/I-695 (near Randallstown): Take I-795/N.W. Expressway exit (exit 19) all the way to the end and take the MD-140 exit. Take Rt. 140 west to Rt. 97 south. Turn left (south) on Rt. 97, go to the second traffic light and make a right onto Main Street. Go to the second street on the right and turn right onto N. Colonial. Go thru the residential area and the Riding Club is on the left toward the end of the road. The driveway will take you into their parking lot and building sits back behind their parking lot.  

From Frederick: Take I-70 EAST. Take the MD-27 Exit, then just follow MD-27 into Westminster and east on MD-140. Take Rt. 140 west to Rt. 97 south. Turn left (south) on Rt. 97, go to the second traffic light and make a right onto Main Street. Go to the second street on the right and turn right onto N. Colonial. Go thru the residential area and the Riding Club is on the left toward the end of the road. The driveway will take you into their parking lot and building sits back behind their parking lot.

May 15, Every Thursday, Country Lessons & Dance /w Nat & Roz at Cancun Cantina,7501 Old Telegraph Rd., Glenn Burnie, MD, (410) 761-6188. 1600 sq ft hardwood dance floor.

Couples Dance lessons & dancing w/ Nat and Roz. Lessons from 7:30 to 9:00 pm, then dance to your favorite music. $5 cover. For more information, see Cancun's website, or contact Roz & Nat Morgan at 410-486-1921 or check their website.

From I-95 N, take Exit 43/Rte 100 E toward Glen Burnie. Proceed 4 mi on Rte 100 to Exit 11/Telegraph Rd toward Linthicum, 1/2 mi north on Telegraph Rd, right onto Dorsey Rd., 1/2 mi to Old Telegraph Rd. and Cancun Cantina on the right.

May 15, Every Thursday, Country Dance with "Shakey" at Jeffersonian Patriotic Club, 300 E 4th St, Frederick, MD (just off East Street) (301) 663-9650

Dance from 7:00 to 11:00 pm. Two dance lesson taught each week. Shaky DJ's. $10 Cover Charge. You will also receive a free $1 drink coupon - good for a free soda or bottled water!Full bar and limited menu.

Directions from I-270: Take Exit 31A to MD-85 N / Buckystown Pike 1.2 mi. Turn LEFT onto MD-355 N 1.4 miles (MD-355N becomes S.Market Street and then N. Market Street). Turn RIGHT onto E 3rd St. Go to next traffic light and make a LEFT on N. East Street. Go one block and make a RIGHT on 4th Street. You will see the club immediately on your right. There is a parking lot beside the club plus on street parking, or you can park across the street at the auto glass place which will be closed when we are there.

May 15, Every Thursday, Country Dancing with Dean & Dawn Garrish at Mt. Airy Firehall, Mt Airy, MD.

Dean & Dawn offer a great mix of music with a strong country flavor. The lessons are in both couples and line dancing. After the lessons stay and practice what you learned.
7:00 pm - Doors Open / Practice the latest line and specialty dances
7:30 pm - Beginner lesson couples
7:50 pm - Line / Specialty dance
8:10 pm - Intermediate Couples lesson
8:30 - 10:30 pm Open dancing to practice what you learned. For only $10.00, you get 3 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.

May is Night Club
June is 2 Step

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.

May 15, Every Thursday, West Coast Swing Night at Rendezvous Social Dance and Fitness Club, 11910 Parklawn Drive, Rockville, MD.

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).

From the Capitol Beltway/I-495: Take I-270-rose Rd - go 0.3 mi. Take the Montrose Rd East exit 4A. Bear right onto Montrose Rd - go 1.7 SPUR N toward Rockville/Frederick - go 0.8 mi. Bear right at I-270 Local N and head toward Montmi. Montrose becomes Randolph Rd at Rockville Pk - go 0.5 mi. Turn right at Parklawn Dr - go 0.3 mi. Rendezvous is located on Parklawn Drive just south of Ranelandolph Rd across Parklawn from Loehmann's Plaza. Check out over 2000 sq. ft of floating hardwood.

May 15, Every Thursday, Country Dancing with Southern Winds Band at Pepe's Restaurant 22360 S. Sterling Blvd. Sterling, VA 20164. 703-450-6668. The dance floor is large and without obstructions.

Huge dance floor, no poles, drink specials. Lesson at 7pm. The band plays from 8:30pm to midnight. $5 cover. There is a full Tex-Mex menu available as well as a full bar.

May 15, Every Thursday, 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.

May 16, Every Friday, Country Dancing with Fred & Ro at IBEW Union Hall, Building, 898 Airport Park Rd., Glenn Burnie, MD.

Line and/or couples pattern lesson starts at 6:30 p.m. and again at 7:30 pm, dance till 11:30. (DJ). Instructors are Fred & Ro.  Admission is $11, seniors (60+) $10, kids 8-12 $5, includes beer, wine and snacks, non-smoking. For information, email Fred & Ro, call (410) 437-8197, or check their website.

From Route 97 southbound: Take Exit 15. Turn RIGHT at light at end of exit onto Cromwell Park Rd. Turn LEFT at first street onto Airport Park Road. IBEW Union Hall is at second building on RIGHT.

From Route 97 northbound: Take Exit 15B. RIGHT onto Dorsey Road. Turn RIGHT at next light onto Aviation Blvd. Turn RIGHT at next light onto Cromwell Park Drive. Turn LEFT at next light also Cromwell Park Drive. Turn LEFT at first street onto Airport Park Drive

May 16, Every Friday, Line Dancing w/ Bill at Little Texas, 8014 Pulaski Hwy, Rosedale, MD (410) 780-5181. 800 sq. ft plywood dance floor. For the latest schedules, call Little Texas (410) 780-5181 to hear our recording.

Bill Braun will be DJing from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. (time is subject to change). Cost will be $7.00 to get in and includes beer and soda. Other mixed drinks and bottled water will be available to purchase. There will be a beginner AND an intermediate line dance lesson every. For more info, email Bill Braun or call 410-575-7438.

From the NORTH side of the Baltimore Beltway/I-695/Exit 35b: Take the Pulaski Hwy-Rt 40 W exit traveling SOUTH. Little Texas is past White Ave. on the RIGHT.

May 16, Every Friday, Swing, Hustle, & Country 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.

The party is on! West Coast Swing & More.
7:30pm - Doors Open (meet & greet, practice & warm up)
8:00pm - Basic Beginner West Coast Swing workshop
8:30pm - Beyond The Basics workshop
9:00pm - Midnight. Deejay Dave Moldover is back with current and classic west coast swing favorites mixed with some hustle, cha cha, ballroom and country for variety. $12 cover includes both lessons, snacks, sodas and dancing. For more info, contact Dave at 301.330.7708 or email.

Note-Security gates have been installed across the lanes in and out of the park. 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.

May 16, Every Friday, PSDC Swing, Country, and Hustle 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.

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.

May 17, Saturday,  NVCWDA at  "Dance With Me" Dance Studio,Sterling Plaza Shopping Center, 22360-D101 Sterling Blvd, Sterling, VA. Large 2200 sq ft. floating wood dance floor 703-444-3061. Easy on the feet with a hugh floating maple dance floor.

Krazy Kathy Fanelli will DJ. Beginning at 7:30 p.m. Scotty Inman will teach Mambo Shuffle line dance. At 8:00 p.m. Bill Markland will teach Jitterbug moves. Open dancing 8:30-11:00 p.m. Two step, waltz, line, swing, cha cha, specialty dances. NVCWDA/SMCWDA/PSDC Members $10; Non-Members $12; Children under 18 accompanied by an adult, $5. Refreshments are available. For info, call the NVCWDA Hotline at (703) 860-4941, email info@nvcwda.org, or visit nvcwda.com.

From the Washington Beltway near Tyson's Corner:  Take the Dullas Airport Toll Rd. Go past the Reston exits and Herndon’s exit. Take the Sterling exit Rt. 28 North. Take Rt. 28 to the 3rd light which is Sterling Blvd. Take a right on to Sterling Blvd. Pass 3 traffic lights and turn RIGHT into the Sterling Plaza Shopping Center at the Hair Cutters. Dance With Me Studio is on the RIGHT hand side, about half way down next to the Safeway. Look for the Icicle Lights in the front window.

May 18 , Every 3rd Sunday, PSDC Country Social Dance at Center for the Arts, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA 20110 703-330- ARTS.

Potomac Swing Dance Club (PSDC) brings your 2- Step workshops and social dancing on the 3rd Sunday of every month. Dale & Anita and Jim & Peggy will host and teach the workshops at 4:00 pm. The workshop will progress from Beginner to Intermediate during a 45 minute session, and social dancing will immediately follow until 6:00 pm. Workshop & dance $10; light snacks will be provided. For more info, see the PSDC website.

From the Washington Beltway/I-495: Take exit 49 to merge onto I-66 W toward Front Royal/Manassas, 11.9 mi. Take exit 53A to merge onto Sully Rd/VA-28 S toward Centreville
Continue to follow VA-28 S, 7.6 mi. Turn left at Battle St, 397 ft.

June 1 , First Sunday of every month , Reston Country Western Dance Sponsored by the Reston Community Center, 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.

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.

July 4 - 6, Friday - Sunday, Disco America Dance Championship, Crown Plaza Valley Forge, 260 Mall Boulevard, King of Prussia, PA 19406. 610-265-7500. Call today and book your rooms. Please be sure to mention Disco America for the special rate of $115.

Celebrity instructors and judges, Hottest Disco Dance Mixes, Intensive Dance Workshops, Major competitions, General Dancing, Poolside dancing, Late Night Party Jams in Hustle, Swing & Salsa. Saturday dinner and show plus Sunday Night Dance Party. For more information, contact Donna Boyle at 215-740-3472, Joyce Szili at 301-946-2080 or see the Disco America website.

April 26 - May 3, 2009, Dance Across the Seas on the new Carnival ship.

Lessons and dances throughout the cruise with instructors: Sam Ardivson ("The Company USA", UCWDA Showcase World Champion), and Sandy Garrish, Professional DJ, UCWDC Dance Champion. Twostep, swing, hustle, and line dance.

Seven nights. Departure Port: Los Angeles. Mexican Riviera Port Stops: Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, and Mazatlan. Cruise price: 4a inside: $705 pp, 6a ocean: $825 pp, 8a balcony: $995 pp. $250 deposit pp/do. Price includes: ports, taxes, fuel charge,dance activities, cocktail party
Optional: pre-cruise hotel and group flights. Limited space -Book now!!!

Dance Cruise Host And Group Manager: Deb Dodd-The Cruise Brothers, 508 212 5912 Cell /888 718 7779 X4467/401 828 4376/ Fax, see DebDoddTravel.CruiseBrothers.com, dance cruise specialist since 200.