Washington abounds with opportunities to learn Scottish, Indian, Scandinavian, African, Israeli, belly, Cajun, contra and swing dancing throughout the city.
The Dance Place
(www.danceplace.org)
3225 Eighth St., N.E., Washington, D.C.
Metro: Brookland-CUA
202-269-1600
This experimental studio and theater has dance, music and performance art every weekend. Also offers a school and dance classes. Call or visit the Web site for schedule.
Glen Echo Park
(www.glenechopark.org)
7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, Md.
301-634-2222
Glen Echo sponsors one of the largest and most affordable cultural programs in the Washington area. The 1933 Spanish Ballroom in Glen Echo has been described as one of the best dance floors on the East Coast. All social dances and classes are open to the public (all ages, with no prior experience or partner required). Many of the dances offer an introductory lesson and live music. Tickets are $5 - $20, and are sold at the door. They cannot be purchased in advance. Friday night dances offer Cajun, contra, square, country, waltz and more. Dress is casual, and ‘‘layers” are recommended, because the dance halls are neither heated nor air-conditioned.
Max Blob’s Park
(www.blobspark.com)
8024 Blob’s Park Road, Jessup, Md.
410-799-0155
An authentic Bavarian Biergarten conveniently located between Baltimore, Md. and Washington, D.C., featuring home-cooked, German-style foods and over 70 brands of beer, including German beers on draught. Open every weekend, with live Polka bands and dancing on a 2,000 square foot, wooden dance floor. Hours: Fridays and Saturdays, from 7 p.m. - midnight; Sundays, from 2 - 8 p.m. Admission is $4 per person ages 12 and older. Children: Ages 6 - 11, $2 (or half of adult price for special events); under 6, free. Music provided by The Rheinlanders, except for special events and visiting bands.
Washington Area Folklore Society of Greater Washington Hotline
(www.fsgw.org)
202-546-2228
Presenting more than 200 folk events in the Washington, D.C. area each year. Learn where the dance, concerts, group activities, festivals and happenings are in the Washington area by calling, or visiting the Web site, for details.
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