Dances

FSGW sponsors or co-sponsors more than 200 social dances every year, featuring a variety of traditional dance styles, with delightful live music and cheerful, patient and skilled callers. Weekly events include English Country dance every Wednesday night. Monthly events include a Barn Dance and several co-sponsored American contra dances. 

There are also several annual dance events:  Washington Spring Ball in the spring and the New Year's Eve Contradance Ball to wrap up the year.

Looking for international dancing? FSGW cosponsors International Folk Dancing at Glen Echo and International Folk Dancing in Greenbelt.

FSGW also co-sponsors a monthly Balfolk Dance.

People of all ages and skill levels attend and are welcome at FSGW dance events. No partner or experience is necessary. Just bring some comfortable shoes and a smile. We'll have you out on the floor in no time!

Upcoming Dance Events

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