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Greetings!
We hope you had a great holiday weekend. And now we want to help you plan another wonderful wintry week at Glen Echo Park!
Wednesday afternoon brings our third weekly Dance for PD® class (Dance for Parkinson's Disease) to the Park! These classes are free for participants, care partners, and family members thanks to the generous support of pilot program donors. Sign up is encouraged, but walk-ins are also accepted.
Saturday morning, tune in to an online discussion with Shawn Yancy, a multiple Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist and an abstract visual artist. Part of Stone Tower Studio's Art Clinic Online (ACO) series, this discussion promotes dialog among local artists with a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and art making styles.
Get your Saturday morning workout in with a DanceFit: Line Dancing class! You can drop-in to any of our weekly dance fitness classes at the door, pre-register in advance to grab the early bird discount, or try the 10-class package. Due to capacity, a limited number of tickets will be on sale in advance and at the door.
Saturday evening brings a magical evening of Bachata, the dance that's sweeping the world, to the Ballroom Back Room! Our Bachata y más dance kicks off with a beginner lesson in Bachata, followed by a level-up your Bachata lesson (free with the price of admission) led by instructors Amber Logan, Kateryna Boroday, and Tyrone Barnes. Then we'll show off our new moves as we dance along to hot tracks by DJ Sensual Soundz. Watch this quick recap of last month's Bachata by DJ Sidekick to get a sense of this Latin dance celebration!
From its civil rights history to the importance of diversity in modern-day programming, the Glen Echo Park Partnership acknowledges and honors the importance of Black culture. Visit our Black History Month page to learn more about programming by Black artists at the Park.
With such a fun-filled week of featured events, it's hard to believe there could be even more happening at the Park—but there is! You can view our full events calendar to stay up to date with ongoing activities, including weekly social dances, open studio & gallery hours, and upcoming classes.
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WINTER CLASSES
Register Today!
| Visit our website for information on registering. Learn more >> | Save the date! Registration for Spring & Summer classes and camps opens February 4, 2026 at 10am EST. | | | | |
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PRIVATE RENTALS
Now Booking 2026 & 2027
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Special Discount for Select 2026 Dates!
Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park
| Planning a wedding, corporate gathering, or birthday celebration in the Spring? Many great dates are still available! Book a private rental in the Bumper Car Pavilion any available date between January 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026 and mention the code [Spring2026] to receive a 10% discount. View the Venue Availability Calendar >> | The Bumper Car Pavilion must be booked by February 14, 2026 to receive the discount. | | | | | | |
Our fun and affordable social dances are open to the public with no prior experience or partner required. When we say we offer something for everyone, we're not kidding! Styles range from folk, blues, and contra to waltz, swing, tango and ballroom ... and more!
New dancers are always welcome, and a pre-dance, introductory lesson is included with admission. Most dances feature live music by renowned local and national bands.
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BALLROOM DANCE* with Ballroom Time
January 25 | 2:45pm - 6:00pm | Spanish Ballroom
Ballroom Time presents a ballroom dance in the heated Ballroom Back Room on Sunday afternoon, January 25, 2026. A beginner lesson in cha-cha will take place at 2:45pm, followed by dancing to DJ music from 3:30pm - 6:00pm. During the afternoon, there will be a mixer and some samba line dancing.
Learn More >> | Purchase Tickets >>
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THIS WEEK: AT-A-GLANCE
DANCE FOR PD® | FOLK DANCE* with Dancing Planet | BLUES DANCE* with Capital Blues | CONTRA DANCE & OCCASIONAL SQUARES* with Friday Night Dancers | DANCEFIT: LINE DANCING | BACHATA Y MÁS* | SWING DANCE* with Gottaswing | BALLROOM DANCE* with Ballroom Time | TANGO/MILONGA* with Tango Brillante
*Includes beginner lesson & social dance
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bold = Partnership-presented social dance or class/workshop
italics = Dance class/workshop (no social dance)
View the full dance calendar >>
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Volunteer for Partnership Dances
We need volunteers at many of our dances! Volunteer for one hour, to either help set up or break down for a dance or event, and gain free admission to the dance or event! To volunteer, please send an email to volunteer@glenechopark.org | Learn More >>
| | | | | | Glen Echo Park is your go-to place for classes & camps in visual arts, dance, music, and more! We offer a wide array of classes and workshops for children, teens, and adults, as well as camps for children & teens. We also present nature & aquatic life programs for kids. | | FEATURED ADULT & TEEN CLASSES | | | |
Ballroom & Latin Fundamentals
Begins February 2 | Mondays @ 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Arcade Building Rooms 202 & 203
Elegantly glide around the floor dancing Foxtrot, Tango, Waltz or add some sizzle with a little Salsa, Mambo, Merengue, Cha Cha or Rumba—it just takes a little know-how! Emphasis on foundation rhythms for each style of dance, leading/ following techniques, quintessential moves that help define the dance style, and having fun! No partner/experience required.
More info: 301.448.0066. Minimum age 13; if accompanied by an adult. 3 sessions.
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Introduction to Singing for Adults
Begins February 2 | Mondays @ 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Washington Conservatory of Music
Discover your voice! Yes—you can sing, and it’s never too late to start. In this fun and supportive group class, you’ll explore how to warm up your voice for optimal tone, range, and vocal health. Learn how posture and breathing can enhance your sound and help you stay in tune. You’ll also develop foundational music skills, including note and pitch reading, and learn vocal techniques that apply to every style of music.
More info: jenniferwsuess@gmail.com. Min age 18. 15 sessions
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STEAMtastic Sweet and Clever Science! Workshop (7-11)
January 31 (one day) | Saturday @ 10:00am - 1:00pm | Arcade Building Room 203
Create your very own Valentine’s Day candy, explore reversible science with chocolate. Craft beautiful flowers and much more!
More info: STEAMtasticadventures@gmail.com. 1 session.
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Making a Valentine Box - Parent & Child Workshop (Ages 5-12)
February 8 (one day) | Sunday @ 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Crystal Pool Studio
Create a lovely stencil painting on a small wooden box provided for you. You will also have the opportunity to create your own stencils. Tuition covers one person. Adult and child must be registered under their own name. Supply fee is $10 per individual, payable to the instructor the day of the workshop.
More info: 301.980.1538; andrle@youngcreativespirit.org. 1 session.
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Praline Cafe
Monday - Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday - Friday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am - midnight
*open for dances and special events beyond these hours*
Stop by Praline, located in the Spanish Ballroom wing closest to the playground, for sandwiches, pastries, snacks, and drinks! More Information >>
| | | The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org) and also by funding from the Montgomery County government and the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (creativemoco.com). All programs are produced in cooperation with the National Park Service and Montgomery County, Maryland. | | | | |
