In this class, participants will have the opportunity to learn about and experience three folk dances from India. They include Bhangra (energetic dance from the state of Punjab), Garba (circle dance from the state of Gujarat), and Dandiya Raas (stick dance from the state of Gujarat). These dances have historically been done in community during special events and festivals. Join Smita Khatri for a joyous exploration of these dance styles.
Registration Information:
$13 per class for Early Bird Registration (Ends at 11:59 PM the night before the class, or until early bird capacity is reached)
$15 per class for General Registration (Available at the door with cash, check, or card, until overall class capacity is reached)
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No refunds and no exchanges.
Due to space limitations, each class has a maximum of 25 participants. If advance registrations are not available, drop-in admission is available at the door until we reach class capacity.
DanceFit: Folk Dances of India Class Dates & Location (October 2026):
Saturdays from October 3 - October 31, 2026
All sessions take place in the Hall of Mirrors Dance Studio.
Come to any or all!
Time: 11:15am - 12:15pm
Presenter: Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture
Instructor: Smita Khatri
Email: dance@glenechopark.org
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The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture manages Glen Echo Park, one of the most lively visual and performing arts sites in the Washington area. The Partnership presents vibrant artistic, cultural and educational offerings at Glen Echo Park and promotes the Park as a unique destination for our region's diverse population. We inspire creativity and offer shared artistic experiences in a welcoming historic and natural setting within a National Park.
Each year, more than 300,000 people come to the Park to renew their creative spirit through arts classes, festivals, exhibitions, dances, children’s theater, music performances, nature programs, and more.
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