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Greetings!
As February draws to a close and we wait for the latest snowfall to melt away, we're moving into the month of March with energy and excitement for the new season. This week, you can watch a documentary, enjoy a children's theater show, attend a social dance, and so much more!
Wednesday afternoon brings another weekly Dance for PD® class (Dance for Parkinson's Disease). 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.
Join District Zouk on Friday for a class & social dance! The evening starts off with two Lambada classes from 8:00pm - 9:30pm, taught by internationally renowned Brazilian instructors Vanessa Meirelles and Iago Hassuike. Then we'll dance the night away to music by DJs: Rhinestone, soniKBliss & Viscious from 9:30pm - 1:00am.
Saturday morning brings our final February DanceFit: Line Dancing class—a fun, weekend workout that teaches the basics of line dancing. 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! In March & April, we'll jump back into Shake Your Soul, followed by more Line Dancing in May & June!
Saturday evening, join Washington Revels at the premiere of a documentary celebrating their Jubilee Voices ensemble (OFFSITE at BlackRock Center for the Arts). The film highlights the powerful legacy of the intergenerational ensemble dedicated to honoring and preserving the rich musical and cultural traditions of the African American experience. To learn more about about programming by Black artists at the Park, plus the Park’s civil rights history, visit our Black History Month Page.
On Sunday, Waltz Time will have you dancing to live music all afternoon! Start with a beginner lesson in social waltz at 2:45pm, then join right in the dancing at 3:30pm to live music from WALTZ SISTERS (TRIO), featuring Niki Yeracaris on fiddle, Paul Oorts on accordion and mandolin, and Liz Donaldson on piano.
Don't miss your chance to catch The Enchanted Mermaid, presented by Beale Street Puppets! Now playing at the Puppet Co., this magical tale based on the Walter de La Mare short story "Lord Fish" closes Sunday.
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
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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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ZOUK DANCE with District Zouk
February 27 | 8:00pm - 1:00am | Ballroom Back Room
Join District Zouk for a class & social dance! The evening starts off with two Lambada classes from 8:00pm - 9:30pm, taught by internationally renowned Brazilian instructors Vanessa Meirelles and Iago Hassuike. Then we'll dance the night away to music by DJs: Rhinestone, soniKBliss & Viscious from 9:30pm - 1:00am.
Learn More >> | Purchase Tickets >>
Visit District Zouk's website to learn more about a February Lambada Weekender which includes workshops throughout the day and an evening social dance at the Park on Saturday, February 28.
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WALTZ DANCE with Waltz Time
March 1 | 2:45pm - 6:00pm | Spanish Ballroom
Join Waltz Time for an afternoon of waltzing and more to live music! At 2:45pm, we offer a beginner lesson in social waltz (included with admission) which provides the basics and confidence to join right in dancing. At 3:30pm, WALTZ SISTERS (TRIO) with Niki Yeracaris (fiddle), Paul Oorts (accordion, mandolin), and Liz Donaldson (piano) provide live music consisting of mostly waltzes interspersed with polka, schottishe, tango, swing and other favorite styles. No partner needed, all are welcome. The lesson is suitable for ages 12 and up.
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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 | SWING DANCE* with Gottaswing | SQUARE DANCE* (Bumper Car Squares) | WALTZ DANCE* with Waltz 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 for kids
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 >>
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Did you lose something at a dance? Items will be cleared out of the Lost & Found and donated on March 1, 2026. If you think you have left something, ask the dance presenter to get an event supervisor to assist you. Or you may come by the Partnership office on the 2nd floor of the Arcade Building to ask about your item Monday-Saturday between 10am and 6pm. | | | | | | 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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Introduction to Screenprinting Workshop
March 8 (one day) | Sunday @ 1:00pm -4:00pm | Arcade Building Room 303
Learn the basics of screenprinting! Use a simple stencil-making process that allows you to start working quickly and experience the addictive fun of screen printing. You will learn how to prepare images by cutting a stencil and printing a single color (layer) with water-based inks on paper. Each student will leave with several prints of their design, along with their very own silkscreen to keep! A $60 materials fee payable to instructor in the classroom (Venmo/Zelle preferred). Beginners welcome.
More info: clarewinslow1@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 1 session.
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Travel Preparation for Digital Photographers Workshop
March 14 (one day) | Saturday @ 8:30am - 12:00pm | Photoworks Studio
You'll learn the best practices for traveling with your digital camera - how to protect your images, your equipment and your sanity! We'll discuss where redundancy is a must, and how to plan ahead for all contingencies. We'll demonstrate tools that get you to the right locations at the right time to capture the best images possible. Minimum age 18.
More info: asislen@glenechophotoworks.org. 1 session.
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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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Ceramic Studio (Ages 7-12)
Begins March 7 | Saturdays @ 10:00am - 12:00pm | Crystal Pool Studio
After an introduction to hand building techniques, students will choose their vase or container style and its function. For the second project, students will make a series of figures (human, animal or action) and an environment. Extra projects are available to substitute or add in. The clay will be fired and ready to paint and varnish during the third class. Supply fee of $20 is payable to the instructor at first class. 3 sessions.
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Ikebana in Origami - Parent and Child Workshop (Ages 8-10)
March 8 (one day) | Sunday @ 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Arcade Building Room 201
Through a hands-on fun workshop using plant and natural materials, young participants and their parents will learn basic skills and the concept of ikebana, oriental floral arrangements, including appreciation of nature, creativity and composition, use of color combinations as well as Ikebana’s cultural background. The containers will be customized using origami paper folding technique. Tuition is per person; All attendees are required to register separately. All materials will be provided and each participant will take home their arrangement. A $10 supply fee per person will be paid to the instructor at the beginning of the workshop.
More info: motokofleurshimizu@gmail.com. 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. | | | | |
