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Hi Jenni,
Thanks for joining us last weekend for Fall Frolic! We had a wonderful time seeing your creative and spooky costumes around the Park!
This Sunday, join us for the presentation of Tribal Voices: A Native American Heritage Celebration. Part of the Partnershipβs Diverse Voices event series that amplifies the stories of diverse and often-underrepresented groups, Tribal Voices is the first Native American cultural showcase at the Park. It will feature live performances, storytelling, and art demos & sales.
Dance Fit is back with a new series of classes! Join us each Saturday in November for a Shake Your Soul class with Katy Baytosh. Back by popular demand, Shake Your Soul is a dynamic movement practice that energizes your body, relaxes your nervous system, and awakens your soul through a dance repertoire set to world music
Also on Saturday, join us for Bumper Car Squares, a Partnership-presented series of square dances in the Bumper Car Pavilion! Havenβt ever square danced or maybe the last time was in elementary school? We start with an introductory session, and weβll have you Do-Si-Do-ing and swinging your partner in no time flat.
This is the final weekend to catch our fall lineup of children's theater shows! The Puppet Co.'s Jennie the Cat: A Halloween Adventure closes next Tuesday, November 5, and Adventure Theatre MTC's She Persisted has its final performance this Sunday. You can also join us for a She Persisted Book Signing with Illustrator Alexandra Boiger on Saturday and a brunch fundraiser, Persistence and Prosecco: Nevertheless We Brunch, on Sunday. Check out the Children's Theater page to view upcoming shows opening in the early winter!
Join us Saturday evening for an Opening Reception of work by artist Kimberly Yourick in the Yellow Barn Gallery, open this weekend only. This is also the last weekend to catch several gallery exhibitions in the Park: The Pastel Work by Ephraim Rubenstein in Stone Tower Studio, FLORAβA Celebration of Nature, Beauty & Life by Marcie Wolf-Hubbard in the Park View Gallery, Drifting with Nature by Jan Rowland and Danielle Bensky in the Popcorn Gallery, and A Momentary Immersion by Susan Stacks in the Stone Tower Gallery.
Read on for more of this week's happenings, including upcoming classes. 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
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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!
ο»ΏNew 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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DanceFit for Body & Mind
November 2 | 11:15amβ12:15pm | Hall of Mirrors Dance Studio
DanceFit is back in November! Keep your body moving and your spirits up! Join us each Saturday for a dynamic dance class. On November 2, join instructor Katy Baytosh for a Shake Your Soul Class.
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Bumper Car Squares
November 2 | 7:00pm - 10:30pm | Bumper Car Pavilion
The Partnership presents a special series of square dances in the Bumper Car Pavilion. Live music by Jump Fingers: Palmer Loux (fiddle) Greg Loux (guitar) Bob McCluskie (fiddle and viola) Carolee Rand (banjo, tenor banjo, tenor guitar, mandolin) and Mat Clark (bass) with calling by Pete LaBerge!
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New Columbia Swing Dance
November 2 | 8:00pm - 12:00am | Spanish Ballroom
From 8:00pm-9:00pm an introductory swing dance lesson will get you all the basics you need (no partner or experience required). From 9:00 pm-midnight, dance the night away to a swinging band!
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Also Check Out this Week...
Folk Dance & Lesson | Capital Blues Dance & Lesson | Friday Night Contra Dance & Occasional Squares | Viennese Waltz Workshop | District Zouk Dance & Lesson| Waltz Time Dance & Lesson | Tango/Milonga Dance & Lessons
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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Swing Dances of the WWII Era
November 4 - November 25 | Mondays @ 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Rooms 202 & 203
The 1940's were the heyday of the Swing Era. In honor of Veterans' Day, pay tribute to the music and dancing of the WWII-era and the Greatest Generation. Join us and those "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boys" as we explore different forms of swing music and swing dancing, including both 6-count and 8-count styles. Open to all levels. No partner required.
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Holiday Dance Sampler
November 4 - November 25 | Mondays @ 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Rooms 202 & 203
Get ready for the holidays! Learn the basics of multiple ballroom, latin and/or swing styles which will allow you to dance no matter what music is played! Focus on connecting to your partner, playing with rhythms, and having fun! No partner or experience required.
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Parent/Child Nature-Inspired Art & Artists Workshopβ Matisse (Ages 4 β 7)
November 9 | Saturday @ 10:30am - 12:00pm (one day) | Room 202
Discover the world of nature-inspired art and artists with your child. Outdoor mini adventures in the park combined with classroom creativity. Learn about Henri Matisse and his use of art cutouts. We will collect fallen autumn leaves and study their shapes, practice tracing and cutting to create our own Matisse-inspired art cutouts. We will also learn a bit about why the leaves change color in the Fall.
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Jennie the Cat: A Halloween Adventure
October 3 - November 5 | the Puppet Co.
the Puppet Co. favorites Ingrid and Mollie are bringing a charming and educational adventure to the main stage for Halloween! Come meet Jennie the Cat! Recommended ages 4-8. Run time approximately 45 minutes.
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She Persisted
October 4 - November 3 | Adventure Theatre MTC
Fourth-grader Naomiβs field trip to a Womenβs History Museum turns into a time travel adventure where she encounters inspirational women who have overcome barriers and made waves tο»Ώhroughout U.S. history.
This show is appropriate for all ages, but may be best enjoyed by Ages 4 and up.
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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.
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Praline Cafe
Monday & Tuesday: Closed
ο»ΏWednesday - 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. | | | | |
