Introduction to Contra Dance with Penelope Weinberger

  • July 9 - August 13, 2025

  • Glen Echo Park

    Glen Echo, Maryland 20812
Ticket Price $15.00 Register Now
Description

Build confidence in your contra dancing skills, learn basic moves, etiquette, and how to navigate a dance floor with ease. It's said Contra is one of the easiest forms to learn, and while that's true, this class is for folks who would like a little more intro before a foray out into the Friday night dance with 200 plus attendees. If you don't know an Allemand from a do si do, this class is for you.

 

Penelope Weinberger, a veteran contra dancer of nearly 40 years and instructor for 10, will lead you through the basics and get you ready for the big night. No partner needed! Ages 10 and up.

 

Class dates: July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6, August 13. Come to any or all!

7:00pm to 8:15pm on Wednesdays

All classes will meet in the Ballroom Back Room besides the July 23 class, which will meet in the Hall of Mirrors Dance Studio. 

 

*** PLEASE NOTE *** Use the following address for GPS to take you to our FREE parking lot:

5801 Oxford Road, Glen Echo, MD 20812

If you're using Google Maps, just enter "Glen Echo Park Parking" instead of "Glen Echo Park."

Parking & Directions: glenechopark.org/directions 
Park Map: glenechopark.org/parkmap

 

 

Date & Time

Jul 9 - Aug 13, 2025

Venue Details

Glen Echo Park

Glen Echo, Maryland 20812 Glen Echo Park
Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture Inc.

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.

To learn more, visit: glenechopark.org


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