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Dance Events

Gottaswing brings you the best in weekly dances with recorded and live music featuring local, national and internationally-recognized swing music. We even have some FREE dances! Dancers of all ages, all styles and all levels of experience are welcome. We also have some special events that you'll want to make sure are marked on your calendar, like our annual Groovie Movie weekend with Jean Veloz, a weekend with London's Jive Aces, and the world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra. Check our Calendar for dates.

GROOVIE MOVIE and DC BAL 2013 weekend, July 5-7

Friday, July 5-Sunday, July 7
Our big weekend is worth staying in town for this holiday weekend! Our dear JEAN VELOZ returns.

• Dance on Friday, July 5 at Chevy Chase Ballroom with Los Angeles's MORA'S MODERN RHYTHMISTS
• Dance on Saturday, July 6 at the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo ParkBattle of the Bands with NYC's GEORGE GEE SWING ORCHESTRA vs. LA's MORA'S MODERN RHYTHMISTS 
• Dance instruction on Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7 with DAVID REHM, IRINA AMZASHVILIKATE HEDIN and BOBBY WHITE at the Stacy C. Sherwood Center

See Classes for the complete schedule and links to register.

Backroom Balboa—Friday night Balboa DJ Dances

Beginning January 2013, we'll be offering dances on the third Friday of the month: January 18, February 15, March 15, April 26, June 21, July 19, August 16, September 20, October date to be announced, November 15, December 20. See the online calendar for updates.

Drop-in beginner Balboa lesson 8:30-9pm, DJ dance 9-11:30pm, $10 at the door

Here's a chance for Balboa/Bal-Swing enthusiasts to dance to great DJ music on one of the best dance floors in town. Enjoy a casual friendly atmosphere where you can Bal 'til your heart's content (but no one will mind if you throw in a little Lindy!)

Backroom Annex at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, Maryland 20812

Sunday nights at McGinty's

After-class DJ dance 8-10pm, FREE!
Every Sunday night; check the online Calendar

911 Ellsworth Drive
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
Maps and Directions

Monday nights at Chevy Chase Ballroom

After-class DJ dance 9-11pm, $5 at the door
Every Monday night; check the online Calendar for DJ schedule

5207 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20015
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Tuesday nights at The Carlyle Club

After-class dance with live music 9-11pm, $10 at the door. Parking is available in the building garage, $5. Bar service, light fare available.

Starting in January 2013, we'll alternate live music with DJ dances. DJ dances 9-11pm the first and third Tuesday of the month, free; live music 9-10:30pm followed by DJ music 10:30-11pm the second and fourth Tuesday, $10 at the door. Check the online Calendar for band schedule

The Carlyle Club, 411 John Carlyle Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314

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Wednesday nights at Nick's Nightclub

Starting in January 2013, we'll alternate live music with DJ dances. DJ dances 9-11pm the second and fourth Wednesday of the month, $6; live music 9-11pm the first and third Wednesday, $10 at the door. Check the online Calendar for band schedule

Check the online Calendar for DJ and band schedule

Nick's Nightclub, 642 South Pickett Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22304

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Friday nights at Hilton Washington Dulles Airport

TGIF--end your busy week with a great dance with live music!

Drop-in beginner swing lesson with Sue and Gary 8:30-9pm, dance 9pm-12midnight, $15 at the door

Every Friday night; check the online Calendar for band schedule

Hilton Washington Dulles Airport, 13869 Park Center Road, Herndon, Virginia 20171

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Saturday Nights at the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park

The Crown Jewel of the DC dance scene! Bringing you the best in local, national, and international swing dance music in the historic Spanish Ballroom.

Drop-in beginner swing lesson with Tom and Debra 8-9pm, dance 9pm-12midnight

Admission $18 for adults, $12 ages 12-17 years old, $10 children 11 and younger unless otherwise noted. All admission at the door; no ticket pre-sales. Carpooling is always recommended at Glen Echo.

Check the online Calendar for band schedule

Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, Maryland 20812,/p> Maps and Directions