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Greetings!
Don't let yesterday's slight snowfall fool you—Spring break is just around the corner! Register your kids today for a Spring Break Camp that provides a fun-filled week of artistic exploration. Camps range from multimedia fine arts for little ones, to a teen camp that introduces the world of silversmithing!
This week brings a plethora of creative activities, with artist talks exploring environmental themes, a fantastical fairy tale production, mindful movement through dance, and more!
And we have great news to share! Our generous donors have provided enough support to extend our pilot Dance for PD® class (Dance for Parkinson's Disease) every Wednesday afternoon through the end of March. 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 brings a returning favorite DanceFit class: Shake Your Soul! Experience the JOY of dance with this weekend workout, no dance experience needed to enjoy this body mind connection. We welcome all movers and music lovers. Drop-in at the door, pre-register in advance to grab the early bird discount, or try the 10-class package for a special deal on any DanceFit class in 2026!
Enjoy a puppet spin on a classic tale with the Puppet Co.'s production of Cinderella, opening Saturday! Featuring 15 handmade rod puppets, this adaptation of Cinderella highlights the power of hope in a rags-to-riches story with lots of magical transformations.
As we get ready for spring, check out programming with several local artists whose work explores connections with nature. Saturday morning, tune in to an online ACO Artist Discussion with Jackie Hoysted, an interdisciplinary artist exploring interconnectedness through immersive, participatory installations that bridge art, science, and ecological inquiry. Saturday afternoon, attend a Juror & Artist Talk in Arcade Building Rooms 302 & 303, in conjunction with Critical Ground: Art and Environmental Justice, an exhibition featuring artists from the Washington Sculptors Group.
Saturday evening, join Adventure Theatre MTC for Passing the Torch Cabaret, a fundraising event in support of the ATMTC Academy. Enjoy an evening of music and memories, as Academy Alumni starring on DMV stages “pass the torch” to the next generation of talented ATMTC students!
Read on for more details about these events plus other happenings this week, including upcoming classes, exhibitions, and social dances. We can't wait to see you at the Park soon, and as always, we appreciate your support!
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SPRING/SUMMER
CLASSES & CAMPS
Register Today!
Visit our website for information on registering. Learn more >>
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PRIVATE RENTALS
at Glen Echo Park
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Host your next corporate gathering, wedding, bar or bat mitzvah, birthday celebration, retirement party, or family reunion at Glen Echo Park!
Browse our NEW Private Rentals Brochure >>
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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
March 8 | 2:45pm - 6:00pm | Spanish Ballroom
Ballroom Time presents a ballroom dance in the Spanish Ballroom on Sunday afternoon, March 8, 2026. A beginner lesson in Merengue will take place at 2:45pm, followed by dancing to music by DJ Broomtime 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: SHAKE YOUR SOUL | SWING DANCE* with New Columbia Swing | BARN DANCE* with Folklore Society of Greater Washington | BALLROOM DANCE* with Ballroom Time | TANGO DANCE* 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)
underline= Free
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 | | |
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ABC's of Ballroom Dancing
Begins March 19 | Thursdays @ 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Spanish Ballroom
An intro to ballroom dancing for beginners featuring basic steps used in Slow Waltz, Foxtrot, Ballroom Tango, Viennese Waltz, Quickstep, Rumba, Bachata, Cha-Cha, Samba, Mambo and Swing/Jive. Leading and following techniques will be covered with a goal of preparing students to dance at our monthly events. No partner required. Drop-ins welcome: $20.
More info: ballroomtime.org. Minimum age: 15. 5 sessions.
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Glass Color Overlays Workshop
March 21 & 22 (two days) | Saturday & Sunday @10:00am - 2:00pm | Art Glass Center
In this two-day workshop, you will have a chance to create a variety of color samples layering transparent glass. After reviewing the samples, you will then create a final project based on the specific sample selections. You will be amazed at the range of possible colors and effects! Supplies included. Prerequisite: First Time Fusers or equivalent background.
More info: glasshabitat@glasshabitat.com. Minimum age 14. 2 sessions.
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Exhibit your work at the Park!
Glen Echo Park Partnership Galleries requests exhibition proposals from artists and curators for the Popcorn Gallery, Stone Tower Gallery, and Park View Gallery for the calendar year 2027. Exhibition proposals must be submitted by June 5, 2026 at 11:59pm EST.
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Colorful Mixed Media Art Spring Break Camp (Ages 6–11) [3/30 - 4/3]
Begins March 30 | Mon Tue Wed Th Fri @ 9:00am - 3:00pm | Arcade Building Room 202
Explore the exciting world of color through hands-on projects inspired by some of the most colorful artists in the world. Each day, campers will learn and discover how they use color, pattern, and imagination in their work. Campers will create a colorful project each day, experimenting with painting, collage, mixed media, clay and simple hand-sewing and fiber activities. This camp encourages curiosity, self-expression, and collaboration in a supportive, playful environment. A $40 supply fee is due the first day of camp. Tuition includes a $50 non-refundable deposit. 5 sessions.
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Spring Break Clay Animation Camp (Ages 7-12) [3/30 - 4/1]
Begins March 30 | Mon Tue Wed @ 9:00am - 2:00pm | Arcade Building Room 201
Get ready campers for three days of movie madness! Design and build your own original character from professional animation clay. Create a background setting with foam board, found objects, and mixed media. Use Sculpey and glow-in-the-dark clay to give your creation unique details. Using Final Cut Pro, students learn basic and advanced stop-motion techniques, animation, and sound design, adding sound effects and dialog to the class production. The camp animation will be available to view online on the last day of camp. Tuition includes a $50 non-refundable deposit. Visit our website to see sample movies! claymovie.com. 3 sessions.
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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. | | | | |
