Hi Jenni,
We're dancing away the cold this week with a hot new social dance series! Plus, check out programming in our exhibitions & galleries, children's theater, dance classes, and a sneak peek of our upcoming Spring & Summer classes.
💃 We've got a brand NEW Dance Series coming your way: Back Room Salsa Nights! Join us every third Friday in the Ballroom Back Room for a sizzling hot night of Salsa. This Friday is our first event! We'll start with a one-hour beginner lesson (free with the price of admission) with instructors James Robertson and Tracy Perez followed by dancing with DJ Chapibol. No need to bring a partner. All levels welcome, ages 18+!
Check out a DanceFit for Body & Mind class with two active dance styles to pick from! On Saturday mornings you can join us for a Shake Your Soul class with Katy Baytosh, back by popular demand. On Monday evenings, join us for a new Line Dance class with Gizelle Merced. It's the perfect opportunity to try something new and get your body moving!
Weren't able to make it to the opening receptions in the galleries last weekend? You can still visit three new exhibitions in the Partnership Galleries, open until February 16. Be sure to stop by the Photoworks Gallery to view The Colors of Life by the Exposure Group, open until March 2.
If the snow and cold has you longing for summer, families looking forward to the warmer months can get a head start on planning summer activities with a special preview of the Summer Camps section of our upcoming Spring/Summer 2025 Catalog. Be ready when registration opens February 5.
Read on for more of this week's happenings, including upcoming classes and social dance. We can't wait to see you at the Park soon, and as always, we appreciate your support!
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FALL/WINTER CLASSES
Registration is Open
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PRIVATE RENTALS
at Glen Echo Park
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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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Swing Dance with Gottaswing
January 18 | 8:00pm - 11:30pm | Spanish Ballroom
Join Gottaswing for a fun and friendly swing dance with the DAVID CHAPPELL BAND. All ages welcome, and you never need a partner. Beginner swing dance lesson with Tom & Debra included with admission.
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Waltz Time Dance
January 19 | 2:45pm - 3:30pm | Spanish Ballroom
Waltz Time presents a waltz dance with live music by DJANGOLAYA with Jeanine Greene (vocals, violin), Charlie Schueller (accordion), Andrew Deshler (guitar).
Free Waltz lesson included with admission.
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Also Check Out this Week ...
Dancing Planet International Folk Dance* | Capital Blues Dance* | Friday Night Dancers Contra Dance & Occasional Squares* | DanceFit for Body & Mind: Shake Your Soul | Tango Brillante Tango/Milonga Dance & Lessons* | DanceFit for Body & Mind: Line Dance
*Includes beginner lesson & social dance
Partnership Dance Class Series
View the full dance calendar >>
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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 | | |
Advanced Digital Painting
Begins January 21 | Tuesdays @ 9:30am - 12:30am | ONLINE
Further your digital painting skills with an advanced exploration. We’ll explore various digital artists as well as expand on previous skills learned in the Intermediate Class. Prerequisite: Intermediate Digital Painting.
More info: pmause2@gmail.com. Minimum age 14. 10 sessions.
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Explore the Painting Process
Begins January 21 | Tuesdays @ 4:00pm - 6:30pm | Room 303
A unique workshop where we look at Richard Diebenkorn's cryptic "notes to myself on beginning a painting," pondering what he meant by his enigmatic instructions. Focus is on abstraction, but participants can explore any modality of artmaking that they wish. All levels.
More info: modernamericanartist@gmail.com. Minimum age 18. 10 sessions.
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Beale Street Puppets Snowflakes
January 11 - February 2 | the Puppet Co.
Jack Frost brings his magical touch to winter: see Nicicle Icicle the Penguin, Louis Walrus and his Sardine Chorus, Jingle Belle the Ice Skater, and Jolly Holly the Snowman! Our Snowflake Snowgirls Showgirls dance while our Tuxedo Penguins tip their top hats to you! Winter is Whimsical with our Merry Marionettes!
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Upcoming: Dragons Love Tacos
February 7 - March 30 | Adventure Theatre MTC
You know what Dragons really love? Tacos of course! A boy and his dog are watching a TV show about dragons when they unexpectedly get caught up in the ‘Dos and Don’ts’ of what to serve to dragons to eat. Dragons love tacos, but if they accidentally eat spicy salsa…watch out!
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Upcoming: Peter and the Wolf
February 14 – March 16 | the Puppet Co.
Follow Peter, a courageous and naïve boy on his quest to catch the Wolf against the wishes of his grandfather and his animal friends of the woods. This production will incorporate the classic music in this two-person small marionette romp.
Tickets coming soon!
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Exploring Acrylic Paint (Ages 8-12)
Begins January 21 | Tuesdays @ 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Crystal Pool Studio
Create beautiful acrylic paintings, learn about different surfaces to paint on, different kinds of brushes, mixing color and painting techniques. We will paint landscapes, still life and abstraction. Supply fee of $20 payable to instructor.
More info: 301.980.1538; andrle@youngcreativespirit.org. 5 sessions.
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High School Artists Learning to Draw and Paint
Begins January 24 | Fridays @4:00pm - 6:30pm | Yellow Barn Studio
This class focuses on high school students and beginner adults. Learn basic painting techniques, color-mixing, composition, form, and observational skills. Paint the still-life, self portraits and the figure. There will be an emphasis on an expressive and direct approach to observational painting that combines accuracy and dynamism. With the focus on building a portfolio of artwork. All levels.
More info: justinnicholaspyles@yahoo.com. Minimum age 14. 10 sessions.
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Summer Camps Preview
Browse the camps section of our upcoming Spring-Summer 2025 digital catalog! We offer camps for children & teens in visual arts, music, theater, and nature & aquatic life.
Registration opens February 5.
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Praline Cafe
Monday & Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday - Friday: 10am - 3pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11am - 7pm
*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 >>
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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. | | | | |