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Hi Jenni,
This morning, we welcomed home several beloved carousel animals that returned to the Park after getting a tune-up due to water damage repairs. Thank you to WUSA9, WTTG Fox5, and WTOP for covering the story! The Dentzel Carousel will reopen for the 2025 season with Carousel Day on Saturday, May 3. Before then, you can visit the the newly restored animals as part of a Glen Echo Park Civil Rights and History Tour, led by a National Park Service Ranger on April 5.
Check out the WUSA9 story >> | Check out the WTOP story >>
Repairs were completed by Carousels and Carvings of Marion, Ohio, which was
founded by 2024 National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellow Todd W. Goings.
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This weekend is for the music enthusiasts! Get your body moving to music with a DanceFit class, enjoy a puppet show with a classic score, or hone your musical skills with a piano workshop.
Movers and music lovers! Saturday morning, experience a dynamic movement practice set to world music with DanceFit: Shake Your Soul. A returning favorite dance fitness class, Shake Your Soul starts at 10am every Saturday this month through March 22.
Don't miss your chance to catch the Puppet Co's production of Peter and the Wolf! Closing this Sunday, check out this marionette adventure based on the classic tale and accompanied by its iconic score.
Washington Conservatory of Music, our resident music program, is offering a special piano masterclass with Clayton Stephenson, a renowned musician. This Sunday, master your skills in a fun and interactive way!
Read on for more of this week's happenings, 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
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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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We were thrilled to have our social dance program featured in a wonderful piece about dancing in the DMV by WAMU's Matt Blitz, and we heartily agree that "[Glen Echo Park is] a haven for the performing arts." (and visual arts, too!) Listen to it here >> | |
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DCLXTra Dance with DCLX
March 15 | 8:00pm - midnight | Spanish Ballroom
DCLX is pleased to bring you a DCLXtra this Saturday, featuring live music in the Spanish Ballroom! Starting at 8:00pm with a beginner lindy hop lesson (included with price of admission), followed by swing dancing to live music starting at 9:00pm.
Purchase Tickets >>
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ABC's of Ballroom Dancing Workshop with Ballroom Time
March 15 | 2:30pm - 5:30pm | Spanish Ballroom
Looking for a great introduction to the world of Ballroom? Join Balloom Time for an ABC's Workshop that will get you up to speed for their recurring Sunday dances! The Workshop is designed with beginner to intermediate dancers in mind, and will cover lead and follow techniques along with basic step figures that can be used across multiple dance styles. Starting at 2:30pm, the first hour will cover mambo, rumba, cha-cha, and bachata. 3:30pm - 4:30pm will cover dances that move in a line of dance including waltz, foxtrot, tango, and samba. From 4:30pm - 5:30pm, enjoy open dancing and supervised practice.
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Also Check Out this Week ...
International Folk Dance* with Dancing Planet | Blues Dance* with Capital Blues | Contra Dance & Occasional Squares* with Friday Night Dancers | Balboa DJ Dance*
with Gottaswing | DanceFit for Body & Mind: Shake Your Soul | Waltz Dance* with Waltz Time | Tango/Milonga Dance* with Tango Brillante
*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. | |
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Foundation Class: Get into Photoshop
Begins March 19 | Wednesdays @ 7:00pm - 9:30pm | ONLINE
Take your best photos beyond what you can do in Lightroom. Learn advanced retouching, sharpening, tone control and color enhancements that can only be achieved in Photoshop. Class includes introduction to Photoshop basics and how to work from Lightroom to Photoshop and back. Classes will be recorded. Requirements: Lightroom experience, Adobe Photography Plan subscription (10 GB plan recommended).
More info: alec.dann@verizon.net. Minimum age 18. 6 sessions.
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Discover Glassblowing Workshop PM
March 22 | Saturday @ 4:00pm- 9:00pm (one day) | Glassworks Studio
This exciting 1-day workshop will introduce you to the world of glassblowing! Includes demo by the instructors and discussions of studio equipment, techniques, safety and the history of glass. Come with questions! You will have a chance to experience glassblowing when you create a piece of your own. Wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes. Supplies included.
More info: paul@glenechoglassworks.com. Minimum age 15. 1 session.
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Exhibit your work at Glen Echo 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 2026. Exhibition proposals must be submitted by June 5, 2025 at 11:59pm EST. | |
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Tiny Tots
Ongoing | the Puppet Co.
Designed for children 18 months to 4 years old, ongoing Tiny Tots shows offer a viewing atmosphere especially suited for young theatre patrons. All Tiny Tots shows feature: 30 minute runtime, no dark room, no loud noises, and open theatre doors. In March Tiny Tots will feature Penny's Puppets in Farmer Frager and the Bunny and Jennie the Lucky Cat.
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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.
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Dragons Love Tacos—SOLD OUT!
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: Applause Unlimited presents: The Magic of Hans Christian Andersen
March 29 - April 27 | the Puppet Co.
Applause Unlimited celebrates one of the 20th century’s greatest storytellers with their award-winning show, The Magic of Hans Christian Andersen. Filled with humor and messages suitable for all ages, this show presents stories that grandparents will recognize, parents will love to share, and every child will long remember.
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Deco Arts Spring Break Camp (Ages 5-10) 3/24-3/28
Begins March 24 | Monday - Friday @ 9:00am - 3:00pm | Rooms 202 & 203
Be creative this spring break! Have fun with fundamentals, such as shape, line, and texture. Create fantastic artwork: self-portraits, silkscreen prints, marbleized paper, recycled material sculptures, fossils, and terracotta animals. We have time for self-directed artmaking as well! A $30 supply fee is due the first day of camp. Tuition includes a $50 nonrefundable deposit.
More info: emma.p.stevenson@gmail.com; 301.922.7970. 5 sessions.
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Teen Portfolio Development (Ages 14-17)
March 29 | Saturdays @ 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Yellow Barn Studio
A creative afternoon class tailored for teens working on AP-level portfolios. With guidance from an experienced AP art teacher, students can explore diverse materials and techniques, focusing on personal artistic growth. Ideal for refining skills and building a strong, well-rounded portfolio. Materials list will be given out on the first day of class, some materials will be provided. Intermediate experience recommended. More info: emma.p.stevenson@gmail.com. Ages 14-17. 5 sessions.
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SPRING BREAK & SUMMER CAMPS
Browse the camps section of the Spring/Summer 2025 digital catalog. Registration is open and ongoing!
Let your child spark their creativity and develop their artistic skills in a fun, non-competitive environment with classes in:
Aquatic Life & Nature | Arts & Media | Dance & Movement | Drawing, Painting & Crafts | Fused Glass | Music | Theater | & More!
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Praline Cafe
Monday - Friday: Closed
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. | | | | |
