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Hi Jenni,
It's another wonderful week at Glen Echo Park! Get in touch with your local arts community by attending a social dance, taking a class or workshop, visiting a gallery, or seeing a children's theater performance—so many great options!
🚨Discounted dance alert! Why should you have to pick one dance when there are three great dances to try? This Friday, April 18, we're offering a special deal with a TRIPLE DANCE DISCOUNT NIGHT. Participating dances are: Zydeco Dance with Ruben Moreno and the Zydeco Re-Evolution, Back Room Salsa Night, and Contra Dance with Friday Night Dancers. Grab tickets to one of these wonderful Friday night dances (online or at the door) and add another dance ticket at the door for $10 off the day-of price. Or go for the triple treat and add two more dances at the door, taking $10 off each additional dance, and rotate between all three styles!
Start your weekend off with an energetic boost at our drop-in dance fitness series, DanceFit for Body & Mind! From 10:00am - 11:00am, try a Shake Your Soul class for a mind & body connection set to world music. From 11:15am - 12:15pm, check out a Bollywood & Bhangra class, the perfect introduction to two distinct Indian dance styles.
This week in the galleries, visit the Glen Echo Pottery Gallery, which is reopening after taking a break during the winter months! Open Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am - 4:00pm, the gallery is located in the yurt across from the carousel, and features work by instructors and advanced students. You can also check out a Yellow Barn Studio weekend exhibition by Jenny Wilson—this weekend only! Each weekend from early spring through late winter, the Yellow Barn Gallery presents exhibitions showcasing local artists.
Stopping by the Park on a weekday? Although most of our galleries have weekend hours, there are still plenty of open studios and galleries to browse during the week! The Park View Gallery, located on the 2nd floor of the Arcade Building, is open Monday through Saturday, presenting new exhibitions each month. The Stone Tower Studio, located on the 2nd floor of the Stone Tower, has open studio & gallery hours Wednesday through Sunday, featuring resident artist J. Jordan Bruns and visiting artist exhibitions. Across the hall from Stone Tower Studio, the SilverWorks Gallery is open Thursday through Sunday, featuring the work of resident artist Blair Anderson and SilverWorks instructors. Open studio & gallery hours can be found on our events calendar.
The Washington Conservatory of Music (WCM) presents a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow artists & musicians with their CommUNITY Showcase, an event for DMV artists to share their work with each other and the community. This Saturday afternoon showcase will foster solidarity between artists of all disciplines, ages, and backgrounds, providing an inspiring space for performer and audience alike.
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
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Join Our Summer Staff!
We're hiring! Check out our new job postings and apply to work in operations, in exhibitions, or as summer support staff.
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PRIVATE RENTALS
at Glen Echo Park
| Host your next corporate gathering, wedding, bar or bat mitzvah, birthday celebration, retirement party, or family reunion at Glen Echo Park! | | | | | | |
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.
| | 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 >> | | |
Zouk Workshops & Dance with District Zouk
April 19 | 6:45pm - 1:00am | Spanish Ballroom
Join us for a Brazilian Zouk Social at Glen Echo in the Spanish Ballroom. This Brazilian dance has been growing in popularity in the US and around the world. We'll start with a lambada practica from 6:45pm - 8:00pm so those who enjoy dancing lambada can get in some practice. Then we have an open level solo warmup from 8:00pm - 8:30pm followed by a workshop from 8:30pm - 9:30pm. We'll finish up the evening with some social dancing with local DJs. Come learn and dance with us!
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West Coast Swing Dance with Late Night Early
April 20 | 5:30pm - 10:30pm | Lessons: Arcade Building Rooms 201, 202/203, and 302/303, Social Dance: Spanish Ballroom
Late Night Early is the only West Coast Swing party with late night vibes... but you can still call it a night at 10:30pm! Join us starting at 5:30pm for a multi-level West Coast Swing lesson in the Arcade Building Rooms 201, 202/203, and 302/303. Then we'll dance into the (not so late) evening with a social dance from 6:30pm - 10:30pm in the Spanish Ballroom.
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TRIPLE DANCE DISCOUNT NIGHT
Why should you have to pick one dance when there are three great dances to try! This Friday, April 18, we're offering a special deal with a TRIPLE DANCE DISCOUNT NIGHT. Grab tickets to one of the wonderful Friday night dances below (online or at the door) and add another dance ticket at the door for $10 off the day-of price. Or go for the triple treat and add two more dances at the door, taking $10 off each additional dance, and rotate between all three styles!
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Also Check Out this Week ...
International Folk Dance* with Dancing Planet | Blues Dance* with Capital Blues | DanceFit: Shake Your Soul | DanceFit: Bollywood & Bhangra | 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 >>
| | | | | 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 | | | |
Layered Paper Art Workshop: Trees in Springtime
April 19 | Saturday @ 1:00pm - 4:00pm (one day) | Arcade Building Rooms 202 & 203
Learn a fun and playful paper art form in this workshop, where we will use Trees in Springtime as our inspiration. You will use various kinds of paper to create a textured and unique piece of art. You will rip, cut, manipulate, and glue layers of paper to an 8” x 10” stretched canvas. Supplies provided, and supply fee of $25 to be paid to instructor at start of workshop.
More info: RonniJolles.com; RonniJolles@gmail.com. Minimum age 14; age 10 and up if accompanied by an adult. 1 session.
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Forty+ Project (ages 40+)
Begins April 23 | Wednesdays @ 12:30pm - 1:45pm | Hall of Mirrors Dance Studio
Participate in a friendly collaborative atmosphere and gain benefits of movement, exercise and social connection with Forty+ Project, a program of Jane Franklin Dance. A rehearsal & performance project for movers ages 40 and over, Forty+ Project is open to people of all physical facilities. No previous performance experience is necessary, just a willingness to explore. Bare feet or socks recommended, and clothes you can move in. The series concludes with an informal Saturday showing of this new piece by a choreographer (from Jane Franklin Dance artistic team) in the Hall of Mirrors. Drop ins welcome for the first 3 sessions only; $25 per session.
More info: janefranklindance@gmail.com. 6 sessions.
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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. | | | | | | | |
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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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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UPCOMING: Charlotte's Web
April 25 - May 25 | Adventure Theatre MTC
Charlotte’s mission to save Wilbur unfolds with the unveiling of her miraculous web, adorned with the proclamation “Some pig.” Thus begins a triumphant crusade, culminating in Wilbur’s salvation and a poignant gesture honoring Charlotte’s legacy. This timeless tale celebrates the power of friendship and the enduring impact of kindness, promising both actors and audience an enchanting afternoon filled with warmth and wonder.
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Deco Arts Painting Workshop (Ages 5-10)
April 21 | Monday @ 9:00am - 2:00pm (one day) | Arcade Building Room 201
Join Miss Emma for a fun and engaging painting workshop! This workshop is perfect for kids who love to paint or want to learn more about the art of painting. Throughout the day, students will explore a variety of painting techniques, including watercolor, acrylics, and mixed media.
More info: emma.p.stevenson@gmail.com. 1 session.
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Emerging Teen Artists (Ages 13-17)
Begins April 24 | Thursdays @ 4:00pm - 6:30pm | Yellow Barn Studio
Students will expand their drawing and painting skills as well as learn about contemporary and historic approaches to art. Dividing our weeks into thirds, we will first draw with graphite, charcoal, and ink. Watercolor and gouache techniques and later acrylic or oil painting will then be explored. Subjects include still life, landscape, portrait, the human figure, abstraction, and student ideas. A suggested supply list will be provided. You may choose to rely on the instructor for some supplies for a fee of $20. More info: denise.dittmar@gmail.com. 5 sessions.
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2025 SUMMER CAMPS
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 >>
| | | 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. | | | | |
