Dance Parties

[Book Your Classes by Clicking This Link! ](https://crowndancestudio.com/group-classes/) Kick off your week from **11:00 AM to 12:00 PM wit**h focusing on the smooth, elegant foundations of Ballroom dance. This session is perfect for seniors and families looking to improve posture and balance through the Waltz, Foxtrot, and Tango in a low-pressure, welcoming environment. Price: $25 Drop-in, Membership **DOES NOT** include this class!

GRASP started on April 27, 2022 - exactly 4 years to the day and at this very location! (formerly Mod Pizza) Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate our community and see friends old and new while enjoying pizza that has become quite a hit in the DMV area! Andy's serves pizza by the slice and also wine by the glass or bottle. Two slices of pizza and a coke cost about $12. It all started with a ball of Trader Joe’s pizza dough. Over nearly a decade, Andy Brown has refined his recipe from semihomemade to a from-scratch crust that ferments for 72 hours before it’s baked in a hot stone oven. This location, in Kentlands, is the newest but Andy’s is quickly mushrooming around DC and NoVA. With its pliable crust, tangy tomatoes, and high-quality cheese, this is one of the most awarded pizzas in the DMV.

**West Coast Swing with Lara Deni** **Where:** Deni Danzco Studio - 3408 Annandale Rd, Falls Church, VA ​ \*Max 16 people per class **Monday** 7:00pm - Level 2 (Novice) 7:45pm- Drills/Musicality/Technique - Levels 2-4 8:30pm - Level 3 /4 (Intermediate/Advanced) ​ **Thursday** 7:00pm - Level 1 (no experience/beginner) **Cost: *$74/month*** \- Three classes per month in any one level ***$199/monthly subscription*** \- Unlimited Class Monthly Membership of any level \- cancel anytime **Explanation of Levels** * Level 1 (No Experience/Beginner) - 6 count Rhythm, Left and Right Side passes ), Starter Step, Connection, and a few other basics * Level 2 (Novice -Beyond Basics) - See 6 month Syllabus on the website * Level 3 /4 (Intermediate/Advanced) - Turn techniques, Leaders Turns, Hammerlocks, Re-directs, Sling Shots, Whip Variations, and so much more. The moves and information learned in this class is endless. You will not be bored! :o) * Drills/Technique/ Musicality (Levels 2-4) ​- Each month will be concentrating on one of the three mentioned. We will dive deep into that area of dance, so you walk away with a better understanding, more knowledge, and musicality to enhance and make your dance more fun! Definitely a class not to miss! ###### Q&A * Classes are 45min * Refunds offered only 48 hours before class/class series starts * You can make-up a class with a class that is of a lower level and running during your current series class time period ​

***Feel free to come earlier to ensure we have enough courts!*** **Remember to bring a can of new or lightly used tennis balls.** By signing up to this Meetup event, you agree * To practice effective social distancing and hold yourself 100% responsible for protecting yourself against exposure to Covid-19 and any other cooties. * To not hold anyone (including Meetup.com) liable should you be exposed to Covid-19 by attending this event. * To decline attending if you suspect you have any of the Covid-19-related symptoms (we can wait until you're better to show your tennis prowess). Please bring a can of NEW tennis balls. As usual, this meetup is cancelled if the weather doesn't permit us to play If you see others waiting to use the courts, please limit your play to one short set (best of 5 games), where the losing team rotates out. Thanks in advance!!

**West Coast Swing with Lara Deni** **Where:** Deni Danzco Studio - 3408 Annandale Rd, Falls Church, VA ​ \*Max 16 people per class **Monday** 7:00pm - Level 2 (Novice) 7:45pm- Drills/Musicality/Technique - Levels 2-4 8:30pm - Level 3 /4 (Intermediate/Advanced) ​ **Thursday** 7:00pm - Level 1 (no experience/beginner) **Cost: *$74/month*** \- Three classes per month in any one level ***$199/monthly subscription*** \- Unlimited Class Monthly Membership of any level \- cancel anytime **Explanation of Levels** * Level 1 (No Experience/Beginner) - 6 count Rhythm, Left and Right Side passes ), Starter Step, Connection, and a few other basics * Level 2 (Novice -Beyond Basics) - See 6 month Syllabus on the website * Level 3 /4 (Intermediate/Advanced) - Turn techniques, Leaders Turns, Hammerlocks, Re-directs, Sling Shots, Whip Variations, and so much more. The moves and information learned in this class is endless. You will not be bored! :o) * Drills/Technique/ Musicality (Levels 2-4) ​- Each month will be concentrating on one of the three mentioned. We will dive deep into that area of dance, so you walk away with a better understanding, more knowledge, and musicality to enhance and make your dance more fun! Definitely a class not to miss! ###### Q&A * Classes are 45min * Refunds offered only 48 hours before class/class series starts * You can make-up a class with a class that is of a lower level and running during your current series class time period ​

7:45 PM – Beginner Bachata 8:30 PM – Beginner Salsa This Class is for absolute beginner and up. [Book Your Class Here. ](https://crowndancestudio.com/group-classes/) Choose the date. then Click "book now." $18 Per Person for 1 Class $25 Per Person for 2 Classes Do I need Partner? NO Is it a Series? No. But we review similar materials on the consistent basic. Can I drop-in? Yes. Membership & Class pass available for your better growth and progress. [www.crowndancestudio.com](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crowndancestudio.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2zhtlRxGhExkt_lh7UddK-BeWO8Qs1-EOyoeOGv-J3T0iFQh1Mcj2yiCA_aem_AcwNtPvUfkDahcWu-o_1owBvR7kH5cPtGKRaZN0cwvsy7zAKFAW0zv11GyJZeHFK3sXTqcwkHzYjvnhIdj_bZzn9&h=AT03tOQ7TaMbm8BWrbY5GVWwm5AUCbspa2tH6WSZj2P19MdXsK-Ih8hbVRlM9y0i0DuAMcN1QoF5tRzsQ-8aq-F0hneUu0Qayohk--xGdi4ODLmv7dW1y3B0veXR6xDUMxTNH1ui5a1qQMb1Cw&__tn__=q&c[0]=AT23QwS2XzF8mb_UChFebvxb_ZwrfUwkBaJHK5_0MHCyY9o9eHFqWNQPS2IJpCgWWS7KJfldFCk2N1JPAXQQGplryaicqsu-5Hpj0tsphsZ3balIXhHgvlOSxKBXhiUaH8GLAXguklvbM9QOeUG2qAJKdQJ6) Address: 2820 Dorr Avenue Fairfax, VA 22031 See less

***Colvin Run 1st Saturday Social Ballroom Dance.*** **We invite you to join us for our Social Ballroom dance to open the Holiday Season! Our Dance Hall is beautifully decorated and ready to welcome our dancers to enjoy the warm, festive holiday spirit and atmosphere!** 7:30-8:30 pm: Rumba Dance Lesson by **Amber Logan, of Moxie Movement!** 8:30-11:00 pm: Ballroom dance to **DJ music by Ed Cottrell** Dress is "ballroom casual." Please, no jeans, cut-offs or T shirts. Dress to Impress! $15 (cash or check) for the full evening includes lesson, dance, cold water, and scrumptious snacks No partner, experience or reservations needed. Don't have a partner? Come to Colvin Run Dance Hall where you will find friendly partners HAPPY to meet you and dance with you!! 1,850 sq. ft. beautiful oak dance floor. Plenty of free, safe parking. ## Questions? Find Colvin Run at [http://www.colvinrun.org](https://colvinrun.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9abd22bfb1858c46263c2620b&id=a653d4304d&e=dc73d9bfad) or visit [https:](https://colvinrun.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9abd22bfb1858c46263c2620b&id=b3877963d5&e=dc73d9bfad)[//www.meetup.com/colvinrun-org/events](https://colvinrun.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9abd22bfb1858c46263c2620b&id=eda6408288&e=dc73d9bfad) or contact [Conrad.Heer@ColvinRun.org](mailto:Kathy.Milks@colvinrun.org)

It's a 60s party! Everybody loves 60s music, and it's even better when you can dance to it! Plenty of east and west coast swing, cha cha, rumba, waltz, even some foxtrots and a tango or two! A bit of everything! And to make it even more extra special, Sue Caley will be joining us as guest instructor, teaching east coast swing at 4:00 p.m. Ed and Gail's First Sunday Dance / 60s Party With Guest Instructor Sue Caley! 4:00-5:00 East Coast Swing Lesson 5:00-7:00 Dancing to the music of the 1960s $15 cash, check, Venmo, or Zelle

***Colvin Run's Thursday Night Country Dance with Tim Bowker*** Come early and enjoy the warmup music at 7:15 p.m. **Tim Bowker's Country Nightclub Two-Step lesson** is at **7:30 p.m**, and then stay for **DJ Tim's dance party 8:30-10:30 p.m.** Cold water, snacks and lots of friendly people included. No partner, experience, or reservations needed. Plenty of free, safe parking. $15 entry fee (cash/check only); Includes lesson, dance and light refreshments. ***First Timer? No Problem!! Come learn a great lesson from Timothy Bowker! We welcome everyone!*** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Mark your calendars for **West Coast Swing Sundays** Every 2nd & 4th Sunday at 4:00 p.m. The next WCS Sunday is January 11, 2026 ***Find your happy place at Colvin Run Dance Hall*** ***Where everybody knows your name, and everyone's glad you came!*** *Find Colvin Run at: http://www.colvinrun.org* *or contact Kathy.Milks@ColvinRun.org*

Join us every Thursday for Beginner Friendly Social Classes and Social Ballroom Dancing. All is welcome and no partner is necessary. You will learn 2 dances per month in our beginner friendly classes every Thursday. 7:00 Pm Beginner Smooth (Waltz, Tango, or Foxtrot). Please see website schedule for dances of the month. 8:00 Pm Beginner Rhythm (Cha Cha, Rumba, or Swing). Please Check Schedule. 9:00 pm - 10:30 Pm Social dancing. [Register for Classes Here 📌](https://crowndancestudio.com/group-classes/) * Please visit our website in the link above to register and claim your free intro offer for first time visitors. \*You MUST register online to claim the free offer!! Select “Intro offer.” \*The RSVP here does not reflect the size of our classes. We have e at least 15 members each week. And the number is growing.

**This isn’t just a meetup. This is a full-night vibe.** A new spot for us, but the same legendary Social Sips & Bites energy you know and love. Join Social Sips & Bites for an all-out night of dinner, drinks, DJ-driven music, and dancing-the kind of night where the plan is simple: show up, relax, and let the evening unfold. Early vibes We kick things off with dinner and drinks, easy conversations, familiar faces, and new connections. It’s the perfect warm-up- lots of laughs, great energy, and that unmistakable feeling that the night is about to level up. 9:00 PM - GAME ON The DJ turns it up. The dance floor comes alive. The room shifts from hangout to full celebration. And before you know it, we’re dancing well into the early hours of the morning. What to expect • DJ and dance floor • High-energy music, great food, strong drinks • A welcoming crowd that knows how to have a good time • One of those nights you swear you’re leaving… but somehow stay Come early to connect. Stay late to dance. Lose track of time somewhere in between. This is Social Sips & Bites — and we’re just getting started.

Free Event. No Cover Charge

**Polska Dyskoteka: May Madness is coming to Vienna! 🇵🇱💃** **(Scroll down for English version ⬇️)** **BILETY:** **https://tinyurl.com/PolskaDyskoteka** **Maj to najbardziej radosny miesiąc w Polsce, a my przenosimy tę niesamowitą energię Majówki prosto do Northern Virginia!** **Od świętowania Konstytucji 3 Maja po wyjątkowy klimat Dnia Zwycięstwa, który przypada właśnie 8 maja – nie ma lepszej daty, aby zjednoczyć Polonię i wspólnie ruszyć na parkiet.** **Dołącz do PLAC SOCIAL CLUB, aby wspólnie uczcić nasze dziedzictwo i wolność do radosnej zabawy! 🥂✨** **Szczegóły wydarzenia:** ***** **📅 Kiedy: Piątek, 8 maja 2026 (Dzień Zwycięstwa!)** ***** **⏰ Godzina: 18:30 – 22:30** ***** **📍 Gdzie: The O Lounge, 2070 Chain Bridge Rd, Vienna, VA** ***** **🎧 Zagra dla Was: DJ KAAT** **Niezależnie od tego, czy świętujesz przedłużony weekend majowy, czy historyczną wagę tego dnia, May Madness to miejsce, w którym musisz być. Spodziewaj się najlepszych polskich hitów, ogromnej dawki energii i morza biało-czerwonych barw!** **Zapiszcie tę datę i do zobaczenia na parkiecie! 🔴⚪️** **IN ENGLISH:** **May is the most festive month of the year in Poland, and we are bringing that Majówka energy straight to Northern Virginia!** **TICKETS:** **https://tinyurl.com/PolskaDyskoteka** **From celebrating the Constitution on May 3rd to the spirit of Victory Day (Dzień Zwycięstwa) on May 8th, there is no better day to gather the community and dance. Join PLAC SOCIAL CLUB as we honor our heritage and celebrate the freedom to party! 🥂✨** **Event Details:** ***** **📅 When: Friday, May 8, 2026 (Victory Day!)** ***** **⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM** ***** **📍 Where: The O Lounge, 2070 Chain Bridge Rd, Vienna, VA** ***** **🎧 Featuring: DJ KAAT** **Whether you're celebrating the "Long May Weekend" or the historical significance of the day, May Madness is the place to be. Expect the best Polish hits, high energy, and a sea of white and red!** **COME JOIN US! 🔴⚪️**

***Colvin Run 1st Saturday Social Ballroom Dance.*** **We invite you to join us for our Social Ballroom dance to open the Holiday Season! Our Dance Hall is beautifully decorated and ready to welcome our dancers to enjoy the warm, festive holiday spirit and atmosphere!** 7:30-8:30 pm: Rumba Dance Lesson by **Amber Logan, of Moxie Movement!** 8:30-11:00 pm: Ballroom dance to **DJ music by Ed Cottrell** Dress is "ballroom casual." Please, no jeans, cut-offs or T shirts. Dress to Impress! $15 (cash or check) for the full evening includes lesson, dance, cold water, and scrumptious snacks No partner, experience or reservations needed. Don't have a partner? Come to Colvin Run Dance Hall where you will find friendly partners HAPPY to meet you and dance with you!! 1,850 sq. ft. beautiful oak dance floor. Plenty of free, safe parking. ## Questions? Find Colvin Run at [http://www.colvinrun.org](https://colvinrun.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9abd22bfb1858c46263c2620b&id=a653d4304d&e=dc73d9bfad) or visit [https:](https://colvinrun.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9abd22bfb1858c46263c2620b&id=b3877963d5&e=dc73d9bfad)[//www.meetup.com/colvinrun-org/events](https://colvinrun.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9abd22bfb1858c46263c2620b&id=eda6408288&e=dc73d9bfad) or contact [Conrad.Heer@ColvinRun.org](mailto:Kathy.Milks@colvinrun.org)

***WE WISH ALL OUR DANCE FAMILY A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING!!!*** **Please Note**: Michael Sims will not be with us this evening. Michael is out of town competing on December 20. We wish him well in his competition! This month we have a substitute guest instructor and DJ. **7:30 - 8:30 PM: Waltz Dance lesson by** **Guest Instructor TeRay Bingam of Crown Dance Studio** **8:30 - 11:00 PM: Ballroom Dance music by DJ TeRay Bingam of Crown Dance Studio** $15 (cash or check) includes the lesson plus the dance, cold water and scrumptious snacks Dress is "ballroom casual." Please no cutoffs, T-shirts or jeans. Dress to Impress! No experience, reservations or partner needed. All Singles Welcome!! 1,850 sq. ft. beautiful oak dance floor. Plenty of free, safe parking

Romanians of DC and the Glen Echo Folk Dancers invite you to a Romanian folk dancing workshop/party on Saturday, May 9, from 4 until 6 pm. The event will take place in the Ballroom Backroom of the Glen Echo Park located at 7300 MacArthur Boulevard in Glen Echo, Maryland. 3 - 6pm Picnic (Please bring a dish/snack/beverage to share) 4 - 5pm Workshop of easy Romanian dances 5 - 6pm Romanian dance party led by the Glen Echo Folk Dancers (recorded music) The event will begin with a one-hour workshop led by Jamie Platt, who will introduce participants to several Romanian folk dances and traditional steps. The workshop will be followed by another hour of dancing with the Glen Echo Folk Dancers, featuring a broad range of Romanian folk dances. No prior dance experience is required, and everyone is welcome to join in the celebration. The Glen Echo Folk Dancers have been an active part of the Washington area’s international folk dance community for over 40 years, welcoming dancers of all ages and skill levels to their weekly events at Glen Echo Park. Their repertoire includes folk dances from Albania, Armenia, Bulgaria, Greece, Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, and many other countries. To learn more, please visit: [https://dancingplanetproductions.com/folkdance/](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdancingplanetproductions.com%2Ffolkdance%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExSVVoQkJZbEl0M21CdThBZHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4tz8zX3bV-SoD-zdmB7mY0jUgC_L6lQaVGPtX3vtSebeCu205uQB4LdRbj9Q_aem_vfjQyGPAeDNj5EANK-6Krg&h=AT5Nbo5gM-9b07UhxWouggWPpd0XSMhJEBXjrUThMDsJ2VS5Hfc-27V5HAuom8XViMeOMwWsfoqaNp2DbKV4sTvFMH2kBWsVaKt2XZt9soBCnlfLTlFlaQ1trtTesryFs4dWFRXHXgHe1FYM6zPqXowFvz6PAM1cwWeuog&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AT74b69kPEoo1LZU5c1jxl6vGAlywta_QGGrkoUDm3RyHNnAkh_TELSJCMTvLiM4jboCsdD23_9Z1DVma9SjYzyaJjA-S4ERcfxaeWUklWGOnP4KgzVk-PERj_uQuk9SEfhih32YAmy5AjTZNbAbAVBkAXwF3l2ZH5A) Jamie Platt, a respected instructor and founder of Dancing Planet Productions, has been teaching international folk dance for nearly five decades. His experience, enthusiasm, and deep love of dance have made him a beloved figure in the local folk dance scene. Admission is $10 per person (cash) and is payable at the door. Bring shoes suitable for dancing. Feel free to invite friends, whether they have Romanian roots or are just curious to learn. Come learn a few new steps, celebrate Romania’s rich traditions, and enjoy an afternoon of community and joy through dance!

NOTE: You MUST sign up and pay via our website to reserve your spot (https://flyingbuddhastudio.com/#Events). Simply responding yes to attend via Meetup does not hold your spot. Thank you for your understanding! Ecstatic dance is an exceptional wellness practice exploring free expression through movement in a substance-free, facilitated, and inclusive environment. In ecstatic dance, there are no set steps or structures, you move however you feel moved to move. The goal is to get out of our heads and get in touch with our bodies, emotions, and the collective. The dance is constructed as a wave where the music starts out slowly and gradually increases in pace and intensity before coming down to resting. This structure facilitates easing into movement, building to an ecstatic state, and gradually releasing. Everyone can choose how they want to express themselves long as they don’t interfere with others’ self expression. In ecstatic dance, we co-create a safe space where everyone is free to be their authentic selves. The result is mental clarity, emotional freedom, and physical embodiment. The benefits of ecstatic dance include: * Stress and tension relief * Mindfulness and relaxation * Somatic healing * Self-expression * Exercise and play * Community and connection No experience necessary! We will provide instructions and ease you into the practice. The event begins with an opening circle where we get to know each other and share intentions, followed by an hour and fifteen minute playlist, and a closing circle to share reflections. We will spend time before and after the dance connecting in community. During the dance there is no talking. This helps us to connect with our bodies and each other nonverbally. The result is often a trance-like and ecstatic experience. 6:45 Doors open 7:00 Opening circle 7:30 Dance 8:45 Closing circle 9:00 Depart **An Inclusive Space:** All ages, genders, sexual orientation, and abilities welcome. **Music:** A mix of new age, worldbeat, tribal, EDM, arranged in a dance wave, from slow to fast to slow. It is typically 50% non-lyrical. **What to bring:** Water bottle, short sleeve, loose clothing, expect to get sweaty! Yoga mat (optional). No alcohol or food is provided and please don’t bring any. **Cost of workshop:** $30 **Sign up:** https://flyingbuddhastudio.com/#Events **About the Facilitator** Clara Fang is the founder of Green Tara Consulting, a consulting firm that specializes in belonging, equity, and inclusion. She is an experienced facilitator of ecstatic dance, Buddhist meditation, and authentic relating. She lives in Germantown, MD. Not familiar with ecstatic dance? Try these links: * [High production value with attractive people](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTnRHkMChbI) * [What it looks like more realistically](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqe_AoQb3Q0) * [Sober dance meetups emphasize consent and free movement ‘without judgement’](https://www.metrotimes.com/music/sober-dance-meetups-emphasize-consent-and-free-movement-without-judgment-in-detroit-and-ann-arbor-33593404?fbclid=IwAR3j_2Bxmq9EWghDl4i5sj1eSvO6txragpWVc7rpeSmvgbr5zz_x7-_2DNA) (Detroit Metro Times) * [I was skeptical about ecstatic dance](https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/greentara/dance) (New York Times) * [Can ecstatic dance improve your health? ](https://health.usnews.com/wellness/articles/2018-05-24/what-is-ecstatic-dance-and-can-it-improve-your-health)(US News and World Report)

***WE WISH ALL OUR DANCE FAMILY A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING!!!*** **Please Note**: Michael Sims will not be with us this evening. Michael is out of town competing on December 20. We wish him well in his competition! This month we have a substitute guest instructor and DJ. **7:30 - 8:30 PM: Waltz Dance lesson by** **Guest Instructor TeRay Bingam of Crown Dance Studio** **8:30 - 11:00 PM: Ballroom Dance music by DJ TeRay Bingam of Crown Dance Studio** $15 (cash or check) includes the lesson plus the dance, cold water and scrumptious snacks Dress is "ballroom casual." Please no cutoffs, T-shirts or jeans. Dress to Impress! No experience, reservations or partner needed. All Singles Welcome!! 1,850 sq. ft. beautiful oak dance floor. Plenty of free, safe parking