Contra Dance - Dance to the music of The Treble Makers with calling by Andrea Nettleton
Apr
26

Contra Dance - Dance to the music of The Treble Makers with calling by Andrea Nettleton

Contra dance in the Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. This dance is co-sponsored by the Friday Night Dancers and the Folklore Society of Greater Washington.

Dance to The Treble Makers, which is Emily Aubrey on fiddle, Liz Donaldson on keyboard, and Robin Wilson on saxophone and flute. Andrea Nettleton will be calling!

The lesson is at 7:30 pm and the dancing starts at 8:00 pm!

Hope to see you there!

Registration is required of all participants. Preregistration is preferred - you may pay online or select “invoice me” and then pay at the door. You may also register at the door. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the door. Registrations may be canceled prior to the event, and any payment will be refunded as a credit for future use. No refunds will be available after the event has started.

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Contra Dance - Dance to the music of SnapDragon!  with calling by Kappy Laning
May
3

Contra Dance - Dance to the music of SnapDragon! with calling by Kappy Laning

Contra dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. This dance is co-sponsored by the Friday Night Dancers and the Folklore Society of Greater Washington.

Dance to SnapDragon: Dave Wiesler on piano, Miranda Weinberg on fiddle, and Carrie Rose on flute. Kappy Laning will be calling!

The lesson is at 7:30 pm and the dancing starts at 8:00 pm!

Hope to see you there!

Preregistration is preferred - you may pay online or select “invoice me” and then pay at the door. You may also register at the door. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the door. Registrations may be canceled prior to the event, and any payment will be refunded as a credit for future use. No refunds will be available after the event has started.

Picture of the band SnapDragon looking scary.
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Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Fabulous Glen Echo Open Band with calling by Jordan Kammeyer
May
10

Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Fabulous Glen Echo Open Band with calling by Jordan Kammeyer

Contra dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. This dance is co-sponsored by the Friday Night Dancers and the Folklore Society of Greater Washington.

Dance to Fabulous Glen Echo Open Band!

Jordan Kammeyer will be calling!

The lesson is at 7:30 pm and the dancing starts at 8:00 pm!

Hope to see you there!

Registration is required of all participants. Preregistration is preferred - you may pay online or select “invoice me” and then pay at the door. You may also register at the door. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the door. Registrations may be canceled prior to the event, and any payment will be refunded as a credit for future use. No refunds will be available after the event has started.

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Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Petrichord with calling by Ben Sela and Rebecca Anger
May
17

Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Petrichord with calling by Ben Sela and Rebecca Anger

Contra dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. This dance is co-sponsored by the Friday Night Dancers and the Folklore Society of Greater Washington.

Dance to Petrichord consisting of Bobby LaRose on keys, mandolin, and bones, Colleen Holroyd on fiddle, and feet, and Sophie Chang on cello. Ben Sela and Rebecca Anger will be calling!

The lesson is at 7:30 pm and the dancing starts at 8:00 pm!

Hope to see you there!

Registration is required of all participants. Preregistration is preferred - you may pay online or select “invoice me” and then pay at the door. You may also register at the door. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the door. Registrations may be canceled prior to the event, and any payment will be refunded as a credit for future use. No refunds will be available after the event has started.

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Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Frog Hammer with calling by Melissa Chatham
Apr
19

Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Frog Hammer with calling by Melissa Chatham

Contra dance in the Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. This dance is co-sponsored by the Friday Night Dancers and the Folklore Society of Greater Washington.

Dance to Frog Hammer, which is Jim Besser on Anglo concertina, Abe Joyner-Meyers on fiddle, Bob Collins on drums, Glyn Collinson on bouzouki, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, and vocals, Michael Ferguson on harpejji, and Andrew Marcus on piano accordion. Melissa Chatham will be calling!

The lesson is at 7:30 pm and the dancing starts at 8:00 pm!

Hope to see you there!

Preregistration is preferred - you may pay online or select “invoice me” and then pay at the door. You may also register at the door. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the door. Registrations may be canceled before the event, and any payment will be refunded as a credit for future use. No refunds will be available after the event has started.

Frog Hammer icon with “Glen Echo: April 19”

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Contra Dance - Dance to the music of The Hollertones String Band with calling by Janine Smith
Apr
12

Contra Dance - Dance to the music of The Hollertones String Band with calling by Janine Smith

Contra dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. This dance is co-sponsored by the Friday Night Dancers and the Folklore Society of Greater Washington.

Dance to The Hollertones String Band which is Paul Brown on banjo & fiddle, Linda Scutt on fiddle & octave mando, Jeanie Theiken Creamer on guitar, and Nick Weiland on upright bass. Janine Smith will be calling!

The lesson is at 7:30 pm and the dancing starts at 8:00 pm!

Hope to see you there!

Registration is required of all participants. Preregistration is preferred - you may pay online or select “invoice me” and then pay at the door. You may also register at the door. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the door. Registrations may be canceled before the event, and any payment will be refunded as a credit for future use. No refunds will be available after the event has started.

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FREE 50th Anniversary Dance! Dance to the music of the Fabulous Glen Echo Open Band and calling by the 50th Anniversary Callers!
Apr
5

FREE 50th Anniversary Dance! Dance to the music of the Fabulous Glen Echo Open Band and calling by the 50th Anniversary Callers!

Celebrate 50 years of Friday Night Contra dancing with us by dancing for FREE! Contra dance in the beautiful historic Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, to the music of the Fabulous Glen Echo Open Band, the band that made this dance become a reality.

The lesson is at 7:30 pm and dancing starts at 8:00 pm.

NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

We hope to see you there!

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Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Are We There Yet? with calling by Robin Banerji
Mar
29

Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Are We There Yet? with calling by Robin Banerji

Contra dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. This dance is co-sponsored by the Friday Night Dancers and the Folklore Society of Greater Washington.

Dance to Are We There Yet? which is Susan Brandt on flute, Tom Wright on 10 string Mandolin, Tina Chancey on fiddle, and Charlie Pilzer on piano. Robin Banerji will be calling.

The lesson is at 7:30 pm and the dancing starts at 8:00 pm.

Hope to see you there!

Registration is required of all participants. Preregistration is preferred - you may pay online or select “invoice me” and then pay at the door. You may also register at the door. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the door. Registrations may be canceled prior to the event, and any payment will be refunded as a credit for future use. No refunds will be available after the event has started.

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Contra Dance - Dance to the music of the Dead Sea Squirrels with calling by Penelope Weinberger
Mar
22

Contra Dance - Dance to the music of the Dead Sea Squirrels with calling by Penelope Weinberger

Contra dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. This dance is co-sponsored by the Friday Night Dancers and the Folklore Society of Greater Washington.

Dance to the Dead Sea Squirrels, which is Cathy Mason and Craig Edwards on fiddle, and Henry Yoshimura on guitar. Penelope Weinberger will be calling.

The lesson is at 7:30 pm and the dancing starts at 8:00 pm.

Hope to see you there!

Registration is required of all participants. Preregistration is preferred - you may pay online or select “invoice me” and then pay at the door. You may also register at the door. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the door. Registrations may be canceled prior to the event, and any payment will be refunded as a credit for future use. No refunds will be available after the event has started.

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Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Laurie Andres, John Devine, and Steve Hickman with calling by Melissa Chatham!
Mar
15

Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Laurie Andres, John Devine, and Steve Hickman with calling by Melissa Chatham!

Contra dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. This dance is co-sponsored by the Friday Night Dancers and the Folklore Society of Greater Washington.

Dance to Laurie Andres on accordion and piano, John Devine on guitar, and Steve Hickman on fiddle. Melissa Chatham will be calling!

The lesson is at 7:30 pm and the dancing starts at 8:00 pm!

Hope to see you there!

Registration is required of all participants. Preregistration is preferred - you may pay online or select “invoice me” and then pay at the door. You may also register at the door. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the door. Registrations may be canceled before the event, and any payment will be refunded as a credit for future use. No refunds will be available after the event has started.

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Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Donaldson, Game, and Gordon with calling by Louise Siddons
Dec
29

Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Donaldson, Game, and Gordon with calling by Louise Siddons

Contra dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. This dance is co-sponsored by the Friday Night Dancers and the Folklore Society of Greater Washington.

Dance to Donaldson, Game, and Gordon consisting of Linda Game on fiddle, Liz Donaldson on piano, and Ralph Gordon on bass. Louise Siddons will be calling!

The lesson is at 7:30 pm and the dancing starts at 8:00 pm!

Hope to see you there!

Registration is required of all participants. Preregistration is preferred - you may pay online or select “invoice me” and then pay at the door. You may also register at the door. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the door. Registrations may be canceled prior to the event, and any payment will be refunded as a credit for future use. No refunds will be available after the event has started.

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Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Charlie Pilzer and Friends with calling by Penelope Weinberger
Dec
22

Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Charlie Pilzer and Friends with calling by Penelope Weinberger

Contra dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. This dance is co-sponsored by the Friday Night Dancers and the Folklore Society of Greater Washington.

Dance to Charlie Pilzer and Friends consisting of Charlie Pilzer on piano, Zachary Mills on fiddle and foot percussion, Bobby LaRose on mandolin. Penelope Weinberger will be calling!

The lesson is at 7:30 pm and the dancing starts at 8:00 pm!

Hope to see you there!

Registration is required of all participants. Preregistration is preferred - you may pay online or select “invoice me” and then pay at the door. You may also register at the door. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the door. Registrations may be canceled prior to the event, and any payment will be refunded as a credit for future use. No refunds will be available after the event has started.

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Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Black Oranges with calling by a set of new callers
Dec
15

Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Black Oranges with calling by a set of new callers

Contra dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. This dance is co-sponsored by the Friday Night Dancers and the Folklore Society of Greater Washington.

Dance to the Black Oranges consisting of Sarah Foard on fiddle, Gary Prince on guitar and mando, and Cynthia Marie on Piano. Callers in The DC Callers Collective will be calling!

The lesson is at 7:30 pm and the dancing starts at 8:00 pm!

Hope to see you there!

Registration is required of all participants. Preregistration is preferred - you may pay online or select “invoice me” and then pay at the door. You may also register at the door. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the door. Registrations may be canceled prior to the event, and any payment will be refunded as a credit for future use. No refunds will be available after the event has started.

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Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Sugar Beat with calling by Jack Mitchell
Dec
8

Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Sugar Beat with calling by Jack Mitchell

Contra dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. This dance is co-sponsored by the Friday Night Dancers and the Folklore Society of Greater Washington.

Dance to Sugar Beat consisting of Susan Brandt on flute, Elke Baker on fiddle, and Marc Glickman on piano, bodhran. Jack Mitchell will be calling!

The lesson is at 7:30 pm and the dancing starts at 8:00 pm!

Hope to see you there!

Registration is required of all participants. Preregistration is preferred - you may pay online or select “invoice me” and then pay at the door. You may also register at the door. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the door. Registrations may be canceled prior to the event, and any payment will be refunded as a credit for future use. No refunds will be available after the event has started.

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Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Some Assembly with calling by Gwyn Williams
Dec
1

Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Some Assembly with calling by Gwyn Williams

Contra dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. This dance is co-sponsored by the Friday Night Dancers and the Folklore Society of Greater Washington.

Dance to Some Assembly consisting of Mary Flora on woodwinds, Donna Boylan on keyboards, Adam Lee on guitar, Joe Klausner on fiddle and mandolin, and special guest Iain Sturrock on percussion, bass, and vocals. Gwyn Williams will be calling!

The lesson is at 7:30 pm and the dancing starts at 8:00 pm!

Hope to see you there!

Registration is required of all participants. Preregistration is preferred - you may pay online or select “invoice me” and then pay at the door. You may also register at the door. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the door. Registrations may be canceled prior to the event, and any payment will be refunded as a credit for future use. No refunds will be available after the event has started.

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Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Gyrations with calling by Scott Higgs
Nov
24

Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Gyrations with calling by Scott Higgs

Contra dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. This dance is co-sponsored by the Friday Night Dancers and the Folklore Society of Greater Washington.

Dance to Gyrations consisting of David Knight on fiddle, Carrie Rose on flute, and Liz Donaldson on piano. Anna Rain will be calling!

The lesson is at 7:30 pm and the dancing starts at 8:00 pm!

Hope to see you there!

Registration is required of all participants. Preregistration is preferred - you may pay online or select “invoice me” and then pay at the door. You may also register at the door. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the door. Registrations may be canceled prior to the event, and any payment will be refunded as a credit for future use. No refunds will be available after the event has started.

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Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Triple Helix with calling by Melissa Chatham
Nov
17

Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Triple Helix with calling by Melissa Chatham

Contra dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. This dance is co-sponsored by the Friday Night Dancers and the Folklore Society of Greater Washington.

Triple Helix consists of Colleen Reed on sax and flute, Alexander Mitchell on fiddle and mandolin, and Keith Gillis on guitar. Melissa Chatham will be calling!

The lesson is at 7:30 pm and the dancing starts at 8:00 pm!

Hope to see you there!

Registration is required of all participants. Preregistration is preferred - you may pay online or select “invoice me” and then pay at the door. You may also register at the door. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the door. Registrations may be canceled prior to the event, and any payment will be refunded as a credit for future use. No refunds will be available after the event has started.

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Contra Dance - Dance to the music of The Glen Echo Open Band with calling by Susan Michaels
Nov
10

Contra Dance - Dance to the music of The Glen Echo Open Band with calling by Susan Michaels

Contra dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. This dance is co-sponsored by the Friday Night Dancers and the Folklore Society of Greater Washington.

Dance to the wonderful Glen Echo Open Band led by Bobby LaRose. Susan Michaels will be calling!

The lesson is at 7:30 pm with Gwyn Williams and the dancing starts at 8:00 pm!

Hope to see you there!

Registration is required of all participants. Preregistration is preferred - you may pay online or select “invoice me” and then pay at the door. You may also register at the door. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the door. Registrations may be canceled prior to the event, and any payment will be refunded as a credit for future use. No refunds will be available after the event has started.

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Contra Dance - Dance to the music of BOW (Baker--Oorts--Wiesler) with calling by Anna Rain
Nov
3

Contra Dance - Dance to the music of BOW (Baker--Oorts--Wiesler) with calling by Anna Rain

Contra dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. This dance is co-sponsored by the Friday Night Dancers and the Folklore Society of Greater Washington.

Dance to BOW, Baker--Oorts--Wiesler consisting of Elke Baker on fiddle, Paul Oorts on mandolin, and Dave Wiesler playing guitar and piano/guitar. Anna Rain will be calling!

The lesson is at 7:30 pm with Anna Rain and the dancing starts at 8:00 pm!

Hope to see you there!

Registration is required of all participants. Preregistration is preferred - you may pay online or select “invoice me” and then pay at the door. You may also register at the door. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the door. Registrations may be canceled prior to the event, and any payment will be refunded as a credit for future use. No refunds will be available after the event has started.

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Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Gigmeisters with calling by Qwill Duvall
Oct
27

Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Gigmeisters with calling by Qwill Duvall

Contra dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. This dance is co-sponsored by the Friday Night Dancers and the Folklore Society of Greater Washington.

Dance to Gigmeisters consists of Alexander Mitchell, Paul Oorts, Ralph Gordon, and Dave Wiesler. Qwill Duvall will be calling!

The lesson is at 7:30 pm with Qwill Duvall and the dancing starts at 8:00 pm!

Hope to see you there!

Registration is required of all participants. Preregistration is preferred - you may pay online or select “invoice me” and then pay at the door. You may also register at the door. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the door. Registrations may be canceled prior to the event, and any payment will be refunded as a credit for future use. No refunds will be available after the event has started.

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Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Handspring with calling by Caroline Barnes
Oct
20

Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Handspring with calling by Caroline Barnes

Contra dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. This dance is co-sponsored by the Friday Night Dancers and the Folklore Society of Greater Washington.

Dance to Handspring consists of Carrie Rose playing the flute, Alexander Mitchell playing the fiddle and mandolin, and Owen Morrison playing the guitar. Our wonderful local Caroline Barnes will be calling!

The lesson is at 7:30 pm with Caroline Barnes and the dancing starts at 8:00 pm!

Hope to see you there!

Registration is required of all participants. Preregistration is preferred - you may pay online or select “invoice me” and then pay at the door. You may also register at the door. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the door. Registrations may be canceled prior to the event, and any payment will be refunded as a credit for future use. No refunds will be available after the event has started.

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Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Live Wire with calling by Philly Callers led by Sue Gola
Oct
13

Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Live Wire with calling by Philly Callers led by Sue Gola

Contra dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. This dance is co-sponsored by the Friday Night Dancers and the Folklore Society of Greater Washington.

Dance to Sarah Gowan playing guitar and concertina, Bill Quern playing banjos, melodeon, and mandolin, Ben Kennedy, and Tom Krumm. Philly Callers led by Sue Gola will call the dance!

The lesson is at 7:30 pm with Philly Callers led by Sue Gola and the dancing starts at 8:00 pm!

Hope to see you there!

Registration is required of all participants. Preregistration is preferred - you may pay online or select “invoice me” and then pay at the door. You may also register at the door. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the door. Registrations may be canceled prior to the event, and any payment will be refunded as a credit for future use. No refunds will be available after the event has started.

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Contra Dance - Dance to the music of The Last Chance Saloon House Band with calling by Bob Isaacs
Oct
6

Contra Dance - Dance to the music of The Last Chance Saloon House Band with calling by Bob Isaacs

Contra dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. This dance is co-sponsored by the Friday Night Dancers and the Folklore Society of Greater Washington.

Dance to The Last Chance Saloon House Band. The wonderful Bob Isaacs will call the dance!

The lesson is at 7:30 pm with Bob Isaacs and the dancing starts at 8:00 pm!

Hope to see you there!

Registration is required of all participants. Preregistration is preferred - you may pay online or select “invoice me” and then pay at the door. You may also register at the door. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the door. Registrations may be canceled prior to the event, and any payment will be refunded as a credit for future use. No refunds will be available after the event has started.

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Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Daybreak Trio with calling by Lisa Greenleaf
Sep
29

Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Daybreak Trio with calling by Lisa Greenleaf

Contra dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. This dance is co-sponsored by the Friday Night Dancers and the Folklore Society of Greater Washington.

Dance to the Daybreak Trio, with Owen Morrison on guitar, Naomi Morse on fiddle, and Anna Patton on clarinet. The dance will be called by Lisa Greenleaf!

The lesson is at 7:30 pm with Lisa Greenleaf and the dancing starts at 8:00 pm!

Hope to see you there!

Registration is required of all participants. Preregistration is preferred - you may pay online or select “invoice me” and then pay at the door. You may also register at the door. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the door. Registrations may be canceled prior to the event, and any payment will be refunded as a credit for future use. No refunds will be available after the event has started.

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Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Frog Hammer with calling by Greg Frock
Sep
22

Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Frog Hammer with calling by Greg Frock

Contra dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. This dance is co-sponsored by the Friday Night Dancers and the Folklore Society of Greater Washington.

Dance to the amazing Frog Hammer! We will have Greg Frock calling.

The lesson is at 7:30 pm with Greg Frock and the dancing starts at 8:00 pm!

Hope to see you there!

Registration is required of all participants. Preregistration is preferred - you may pay online or select “invoice me” and then pay at the door. You may also register at the door. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the door. Registrations may be canceled prior to the event, and any payment will be refunded as a credit for future use. No refunds will be available after the event has started.

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Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Hot Coffee Breakdown with calling by Abigail Hobart
Sep
15

Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Hot Coffee Breakdown with calling by Abigail Hobart

Contra dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. This dance is co-sponsored by the Friday Night Dancers and the Folklore Society of Greater Washington.

The Hot Coffee Breakdown will be playing with calling by Abigail Hobart!

The lesson is at 7:30 pm with Andrea Nettleton and the dancing starts at 8:00 pm!

Hope to see you there!

Registration is required of all participants. Preregistration is preferred - you may pay online or select “invoice me” and then pay at the door. You may also register at the door. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the door. Registrations may be canceled prior to the event, and any payment will be refunded as a credit for future use. No refunds will be available after the event has started.

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Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Glen Echo Open Band with calling by Penelope Weinberger
Sep
8

Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Glen Echo Open Band with calling by Penelope Weinberger

Contra dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. This dance is co-sponsored by the Friday Night Dancers and the Folklore Society of Greater Washington.

Penelope Weinberger will be calling to the music of our phenomenal Glen Echo Open Band!

The lesson is at 7:30 pm with Penelope Weinberger and the dancing starts at 8:00 pm!

Hope to see you there!

Registration is required of all participants. Preregistration is preferred - you may pay online or select “invoice me” and then pay at the door. You may also register at the door. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the door. Registrations may be canceled prior to the event, and any payment will be refunded as a credit for future use. No refunds will be available after the event has started.

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Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Some Assembly with calling by Ben Allbrandt
Aug
25

Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Some Assembly with calling by Ben Allbrandt

Contra dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. This dance is co-sponsored by the Friday Night Dancers and the Folklore Society of Greater Washington.

Ben Allbrandt is calling to the music of Some Assembly. Mary Flora on Woodwinds, Donny Boylan on Keyboards, and Joe Klausner on Fiddle/mandolin.

The lesson is at 7:30 pm with Ben Allbrandt and the dancing starts at 8:00 pm!

Hope to see you there!

Registration is required of all participants. Preregistration is preferred - you may pay online or select “invoice me” and then pay at the door. You may also register at the door. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the door. Registrations may be canceled prior to the event, and any payment will be refunded as a credit for future use. No refunds will be available after the event has started.

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Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Jump Fingers with calling by Janine Smith
Aug
18

Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Jump Fingers with calling by Janine Smith

Contra dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. This dance is co-sponsored by the Friday Night Dancers and the Folklore Society of Greater Washington.

Our local favorite Janine Smith is calling to the music of Jump Fingers. Palmer Loux on fiddle, Greg Loux on guitar, Bob McCluskie on fiddle and viola, Carolee Rand on banjo, tenor banjo, tenor guitar, mandolin, and Mat Clark on bass.

The lesson is at 7:30 pm with John Southard and the dancing starts at 8:00 pm!

Hope to see you there!

Registration is required of all participants. Preregistration is preferred - you may pay online or select “invoice me” and then pay at the door. You may also register at the door. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the door. Registrations may be canceled prior to the event, and any payment will be refunded as a credit for future use. No refunds will be available after the event has started.

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Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Contranella with calling by John Southard
Aug
11

Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Contranella with calling by John Southard

Contra dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. This dance is co-sponsored by the Friday Night Dancers and the Folklore Society of Greater Washington.

John Southard is calling and Music is by Contranella. Megan Beller and Rebekah Geller will be on fiddle, Charley Beller on guitar and percussion, and John Wobus on piano.

The lesson is at 7:30 pm with John Southard and the dancing starts at 8:00 pm!

Hope to see you there!

Registration is required of all participants. Preregistration is preferred - you may pay online or select “invoice me” and then pay at the door. You may also register at the door. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the door. Registrations may be canceled prior to the event, and any payment will be refunded as a credit for future use. No refunds will be available after the event has started.

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Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Charlie Pilzer and Friends with calling by Kappy Laning
Aug
4

Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Charlie Pilzer and Friends with calling by Kappy Laning

Contra dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. This dance is co-sponsored by the Friday Night Dancers and the Folklore Society of Greater Washington.

Kappy Laning is calling and Music is by Charlie Pilzer and Friends. We will have Charlie Pilzer on the piano, Zachary Mills on fiddle and foot percussion, and Bobby LaRose on mandolin.

The lesson is at 7:30 pm with Kappy Laning and the dancing starts at 8:00 pm!

Hope to see you there!

Registration is required of all participants. Preregistration is preferred - you may pay online or select “invoice me” and then pay at the door. You may also register at the door. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the door. Registrations may be canceled prior to the event, and any payment will be refunded as a credit for future use. No refunds will be available after the event has started.

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Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Box and String with calling by Jason Little
Jul
28

Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Box and String with calling by Jason Little

Contra dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. This dance is co-sponsored by the Friday Night Dancers and the Folklore Society of Greater Washington.

Jason Little is calling and Music is by Box and String. Sarah Gowan on guitar and concertina, Bill Quern on banjos, melodeon, and mandolin, and Miranda Weinberg on fiddle.

The lesson is at 7:30 pm with Jason Little and the dancing starts at 8:00 pm!

Hope to see you there!

Registration is required of all participants. Preregistration is preferred - you may pay online or select “invoice me” and then pay at the door. You may also register at the door. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the door. Registrations may be canceled prior to the event, and any payment will be refunded as a credit for future use. No refunds will be available after the event has started.

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Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Starling with calling by Anna Rain!
Jul
21

Contra Dance - Dance to the music of Starling with calling by Anna Rain!

Contra dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. This dance is co-sponsored by the Friday Night Dancers and the Folklore Society of Greater Washington.

Starling is Mo Brachfeld on fiddle, and Jared Kirkpatrick on piano, mandolin, fiddle, and feet. Starling is a long-distance duo from Western Massachusetts and Pennsylvania/North Carolina. The two met at dance camp many years ago and have been jamming ever since. Starling blends New England contra classics, old-time and Irish tunes, and their compositions.

The lesson is at 7:30 pm with Anna Rain and the dancing starts at 8:00 pm

Registration is required of all participants. Preregistration is preferred - you may pay online or select “invoice me” and then pay at the door. You may also register at the door. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the door. Registrations may be canceled prior to the event, and any payment will be refunded as a credit for future use. No refunds will be available after the event has started.

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