Our October 27 , 2024 Ballroom Dance - Halloween Celebration / Prizes!

Our Fourth Sunday Afternoon ballroom dance will take place in the historic Spanish Ballroom. Music will be provided by Dance Tet in their premier performance for Ballroom Time. Led by violinist Chelle Fulk, Dance Tet has had numerous successful performances at other local ballroom dance venues. Dance Tet will be playing a selection of ballroom music including Slow Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Swing and more.

A large part of ballroom dance fun is having the opportunity to practice a variety of dances to live music. Instructor Chikako Massey will conduct a beginner lesson starting at 2:45 pm with a focus on Cha-cha. Live music then begins at 3:30 and goes to 6:00 pm. There will be a showcase featuring DC Casineros, a mixer and a line dance or two during the event.

Ballroom Time is celebrating Halloween with this dance. You have the option of scaring us / dazzling us with your favorite costume. Prizes - including a FREE admission to our December 8 Winter Ball! - will be awarded for the 3 best costumes.

Admission is $20 at the door (Cash /Check/Zelle/Credit Card), or $10 for full-time students / active-duty military.


	DANCE TET AND DC CANSINEROS **************************************************

	Our October 13 , 2024 Ballroom Dance This month's Second Sunday Afternoon ballroom dance will take place in the historic Spanish Ballroom. Music will be provided by The Djangolaya Trio. Djangolaya is an acoustic jazz group with an international flair that is “part French café, part New Orleans jazz, and part Latin nightclub”. The Trio will be playing a selection of ballroom music including Slow Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Viennese Waltz, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Swing and more. Featuring multi-lingual vocals by Jeanine Greene, their music is a delight for dancers. A large part of the fun is having the opportunity to practice a variety of dances to live music. A beginner lesson in ballroom basics starts at 2:45 pm with a focus on Foxtrot, the dance of the month. Live music then begins at 3:30 and goes to 6:00 pm. During the afternoon Wanshu and Shujia, who are members of the North Potomac Dance Club, will perform a passionate "Midnight Tango" showcase for us. In addition to lots of general dancing, the afternoon will also include a samba line dance or two and a mixer. There's something for everyone - so please join us! Admission is $20 at the door (Cash /Check/Zelle/Credit Card), or $10 for full-time students / active-duty military.