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Greetings!
Fall is in the air! From social dances with visiting bands to fall children's theater productions, there's an autumnal activity for everyone at the Park!
Fall dances are in full swing! This week brings a Latin Dance Social with Moxie Movement Dance Company on Friday; a Brazilian Zouk Dance and Brazilian Zouk Bootcamp with District Zouk on Saturday; and a Sarau de Samba with EducArte, a Waltz Dance with Waltz Time, and a Contra Dance with Cécilia (co-presented with Institute of Musical Traditions) on Sunday. Dance for PD® (Dance for Parkinson's Disease) continues, with free classes meeting each Wednesday in the Arcade Building. Plus, DanceFit Saturday morning drop-in classes are underway with two types of dance and two time options, including DanceFit: Shake Your Soul and DanceFit: Folk Dances of India.
We also have two spectacular bands joining us this week for Partnership-presented dances in our Bumper Car Pavilion! Thursday night, we welcome Horace Trahan & the Ossun Express for a Zydeco Dance, and Rusty Sal returns to the Park for a Honky Tonk Dance on Friday evening. Each dance starts off with a 30 minute, beginner-friendly lesson, included with the price of admission. Grab a Dual Dance Ticket to attend both dances at a $14 discount. We hope to see you at one (or both!) of these live music & dance celebrations!
In the Yellow Barn Gallery, visit a weekend exhibition by artists Donna Quesada, open Saturday and Sunday only. From early spring through late winter, the Yellow Barn Gallery presents rotating weekend exhibitions showcasing established and emerging local artists.
Saturday afternoon, learn about Irish music at the Park at Washington Conservatory of Music's (WCM) Intro to Irish Music Workshop. Get to know WCM’s Irish Music program through an informal presentation and tune teach breakout sessions for fiddle, flute, tin, whistle, bodhrán, and voice in WCM's Recital Room, followed by a happy hour jam session with the Irish Inn Mates at the Irish Inn!
Come say hi to us at the Potomac Day Parade this Saturday, OFFSITE at 10220 River Road from 8am to 3pm. The Park will have a table, so stop by to learn more about upcoming events & programs!
The Puppet Co. presents a special show by Marsha from Marsha and the Positrons on Sunday. Marsha’s shows are playful, educational, and entertaining for all ages! Her clever, energetic, upbeat songs mix science facts with messages about kindness and friendship.
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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As we approach the end of the year, now is the time to plan your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from your IRA and/or retirement accounts before the December 31 deadline. One way to satisfy your RMD is to donate the funds to a nonprofit organization, such as Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture. This is known as a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), and is a great way to support us! If you have any questions, please email development@glenechopark.org. Thank you for your generosity! |
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Support our year-end fundraising campaign by sponsoring a match! This opportunity is open to companies and individuals, and starts at $400. Your match supports the Park you love while incentivizing donors! Email development@glenechopark.org for more information. |
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FALL/WINTER
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Register Today!
Visit our website for information on registering. Learn more >>
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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!
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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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¡MÚSICA! LATIN DANCE SOCIAL! with Moxie Movement Dance Company
October 16 | 7:30pm - 12:30am | Ballroom Back Room
¡Música! Latin Dance Social! is a social dance focusing on salsa and bachata. All levels are welcome. 🎃👻In this October edition we have a special Monster Mash Party Bash. Dress in your best, scariest, craziest costume for a chance to win a prize; first place gets a free entry to the next ¡Música!! 🧟♂️💀
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ZOUK DANCE with District Zouk
October 17 | 6:00pm - 11:30pm | Bumper Car Pavilion
Join us for a District Zouk social at the Park! As usual, we'll have an open level beginner-friendly class followed by social dancing. We'll also have a lambada practica before the class so our lambada students and dancers can practice together. Come get your dance on!
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SARAU DE SAMBA with EducArte
October 18 | 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Ballroom Back Room
Co-presented by the Glen Echo Park Partnership and EducArte, Sarau de Samba is an authentic samba de mesa or samba de roda (jam session). The event features a dynamic ensemble of musicians and dancers, showcasing everything from Golden Age samba classics and choro to modern pagode and high-energy carnival beats. We kick off with a beginner-friendly dance lesson, so everyone can join the fun—no partner nor experience required.
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WALTZ DANCE with Waltz Time
October 18 | 2:45pm - 6:00pm | Spanish Ballroom
Enjoy a fall afternoon with waltzing and more in the Spanish Ballroom. Live music by CALLITHUMP with Glyn Collinson (guitar, voice, and foot percussion), Andrew Marcus (accordion), David Knight (fiddle). Beginner Social Waltz lesson starts at 2:45pm, included with admission. No partner required, participants are encouraged to rotate so everyone can learn and practice the moves. Live music for dancing - waltz mostly, with polka, schottische, tango, swing and more - from 3:30pm - 6:00pm.
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CONTRA DANCE with Cécilia
October 18 | 7:30pm - 10:00pm | Spanish Ballroom
Remember when we used to Contra Dance every Sunday? Let's do it again for old times' sake! Join us for a Sunday evening Contra Dance co-presented with Institute of Musical Traditions in the Spanish Ballroom! Chloe Levine calls to traditional Celtic and Quebecois music by Cécilia. Widely recognized as three of Canada’s finest musicians, it is a pleasure to see how much enjoyment Timi Turmel, Erin Leahy, and Courtney Drew find in playing together. While honoring their heritage as Cécilia, their music making has an undeniably fresh and high-spirited sound that sets them apart. Doors at 7pm, contra dance lesson at 7.30pm, and music kicks off at 8pm!
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THIS WEEK: AT-A-GLANCE
DANCE FOR PD® | FOLK DANCE* with Dancing Planet | ZYDECO DANCE* with Horace Trahan & the Ossun Express | BLUES DANCE* with Capital Blues | CONTRA DANCE & OCCASIONAL SQUARES* with Friday Night Dancers | HONKY TONK DANCE* with Rusty Sal | LATIN DANCE (¡Música! Latin Dance Social!) | DANCEFIT: SHAKE YOUR SOUL | DANCEFIT: FOLK DANCES OF INDIA | BALKAN FEST with Folklore Society of Greater Washington | ZOUK WORKSHOP with District Zouk | ZOUK DANCE* with District Zouk | SARAU DE SAMBA* with EducArte | WALTZ DANCE* with Waltz Time | TANGO DANCE* with Tango Brillante | CONTRA DANCE* with Cécilia (co-presented with Institute of Musical Traditions)
*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 all ages or free for kids
View the full dance calendar >>
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Want to dance for FREE?
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 >>
| | | | | | 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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Wooly Sheep Needle Felting Workshop
October 21 (one day) | Wednesday @ 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Arcade Building Room 201
Join us in making some fun and fuzzy needle felted sheep! Needle felting uses a barbed “needle” to felt loose wool into any shape you want. The samples are about 2” in height. Instructor will provide take-home kits, with all tools and materials needed. This class is designed for participants of all levels, from absolute beginners to experienced makers. Due to the nature of the craft, hand dexterity is required. $25 materials fee due at workshop.
More info: ShannonWestrum@gmail.com; Jessewestrum@gmail.com. Minimum age 14. 1 session.
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Explore Kiln Carving Workshop
October 24 & 25 (two days) | Saturday & Sunday @ 10:00am - 2:00pm | Art Glass Center
In this class we will work with fiber paper to design a picture or pattern in the glass. Who hasn’t looked at bas-relief and marveled at the combination of line depth and texture. We can do this with glass. We will discuss design elements to consider with the play of positive and negative space in the formation of your glass piece. You may also incorporate a stencil image over you kiln carving. First Time Fusers or permission from the instructor. Supplies included.
More info: byergoem@gmail.com. Minimum age 14. 2 sessions.
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Folk Waltz Beginner/Intermediate
Begins October 26 | Mondays @ 7:15pm - 8:30pm | Ballroom Back Room
This 4-class series is for both beginners and dancers with some waltz experience. After introducing/reviewing basics, we focus on partnering skills for leads and follows as well as expanding your repertoire. Learn skills that make waltzing in a social dance setting more fun! Anyone can lead, anyone can follow. No partner required but encouraged to enable ample practice opportunity. Arrive 5-10 minutes early to warm up for class at 7:15pm. Drop-ins welcome ($17 per session).
More info: WaltzTimeLessons@gmail.com. Minimum age 17. 4 sessions.
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Sculptural Basketry: Color, Movement & Form Workshop
October 27 (one day) | Tuesday @ 10:00am - 4:00pm | Arcade Building Rooms 202 & 203
Discover the art of sculptural basketry in this hands-on introductory workshop, where structure meets creativity and color comes alive. Working with reed in a range of sizes, you'll explore the interplay of flexibility and form — learning what the material wants to do, and then coaxing it to dance. We begin with a jig to help you shape and build structure from the ground up, giving your sculpture a strong foundation. From there, it's all color, texture, and movement. We provide all tools and materials—just bring yourself! This class is designed for weavers of all levels, from absolute beginners to experienced makers. Due to the nature of the craft, hand dexterity is required. $25 materials fee due at workshop.
More info: ShannonWestrum@gmail.com; Jessewestrum@gmail.com. Minimum age 14. 1 session.
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Discover Glassblowing: DIY Pumpkin Workshop AM
October 30 (one day) | Friday @ 10:00am - 1:00pm | Glassworks Studio
This exciting 1-day workshop will give you the hands-on experience of creating your own pair of blown glass pumpkins. Each student will work with the instructor to create their pumpkins using colors of their choice, including demonstrations by the instructor, color choices, discussions of studio equipment, techniques and safety. Wear cotton clothing & closed-toed shoes. Supplies and safety equipment included. More info: paul@glenechoglassworks.com. Minimum age 15. 1 session.
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See Children’s Programs section below for Featured Children & Teen Classes and Workshops.
Children's Classes >>
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Washington Conservatory of Music Piano Student Performs at Carnegie Hall! | Washington Conservatory of Music (WCM) piano student Joshua Yeo took the stage at Carnegie Hall as a winner of the American Masters Music Awards (AMMA) Maestro Carnegie Debut Audition, performing Hungarian Rhapsody. Congratulations, Joshua, and to his teacher Jaewon Lee on this high honor! | | | | |
Let your child spark their creativity and develop their artistic skills in a fun, non-competitive environment!
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Spooky Spiders, Bats & Spirits - Parent & Child Workshop (Ages 5-12)
October 18 (one day) | Sunday @ 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Crystal Pool Studio
What would Halloween be without a few spiders and spirits? Both the parent and child will create long-lasting 3-D characters that hang and crawl to surprise your guests on Halloween. Tuition covers one adult/child pair. $20 supply fee payable to the instructor at the workshop. Additional participant registration is $50 with a $10 supply fee. Please contact the registrar’s office at 301.634.2255 to register an additional participant.
More info: 301.980.1538; andrle@youngcreativespirit.org. 1 session.
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Visible & Creative World (Ages 7-12)
Begins October 24 | Saturdays @ 10:00am - 12:00pm | Crystal Pool Studio
Young artists will observe and represent the world by exploring a variety of media including drawing tools, tempera or acrylic paint, clay that will be fired, printmaking, and more. We will explore shape, form, line and design, color, landscapes, objects, people, and animals. Students will be encouraged to be imaginative, utilize stories, and find their own expression. Painting, drawing, plaster, clay, firing, and other materials are provided. Supply fee of $20 is payable to the instructor at first class.
More info: denise.dittmar@gmail.com. 4 sessions.
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Wheel Teen Thursday (Ages 13-18)
Begins October 29 | Thursdays @ 4:00pm - 6:0pm | Large Pottery Yurt
A basic introduction to the potter’s wheel: wedging, centering, throwing and decorating techniques. Glazed and unglazed formats will be explored. Free expression is encouraged in both functional and nonfunctional ware. This class is for students attending Middle and High School and beginners are welcome. Teen classes do not include open studio hours. Tuition includes tools and supplies.
More info: margetgepottery@gmail.com. Minimum age 13. 6 sessions.
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Praline Cafe
Monday - Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday - Friday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am - 7:00pm
*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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