OUR NEXT WALTZ

Sunday, May 19, 2013

SWALLOWTAIL
George Marshall
Ron Grosslein
Tim Van Egmond
Timm Triplett
David Cantieni

Lesson 2:45 - 3:30 pm
Dancing 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Welcome to Waltz Time

Waltz Time is an all-volunteer group of dancers who have produced the twice-monthly waltzes at Glen Echo Park since 1995. The group has donated all net proceeds to the renovation of the Spanish Ballroom and the Bumper Car Pavilion, and to help continue Park programs. All of the Sunday afternoon waltz dances are held at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812 in the Spanish Ballroom or occasionally in the Bumper Car Pavilion (noted in the schedule below).

The Sunday afternoon waltz program follows a similar format at each event.

  • A lesson is offered from 2:45 pm - 3:30 pm and starts with basic concepts for those not familiar with the folk style of waltz. At 3:15 pm, we teach an "advanced" step for returning dancers looking for a little something extra to add to their repertoire.
  • The lesson is followed by dancing to live music from 3:30 - 6:00 p.m.
  • Cost is $10, including the lesson from 2:45 - 3:30 pm.
  • Dress is casual.
  • You do not need a partner.
  • You do not need prior dance experience.
  • Tickets are sold at the door - there are no advance ticket sales.

Please visit our FAQ page for more answers to your questions. You can also email us at info AT waltztimedances DOT org. We invite you to join the lively community of waltzers and enjoy the afternoon dances at Glen Echo Park. We know that you will have a great time!

 

Folk Waltz Workshops Coming Up

Wednesdays, May 15 and June 5
Ballroom Annex, Glen Echo Park

Beyond the Basics of Folk Waltz
Wednesday, May 15, 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Instructors Donna Barker & Mike Marcotte

    Folk waltzers who know the basic half-turn will learn intermediate moves such as the optical illusion, outside spin, cross-overs or pivots. Improve counter-balancing skills; smarten up your lead/follow styling. Recommended as a pre-requisite for the Advanced Folk Waltz workshop on June 5 (below).

Advanced Folk Waltz Workshop
Wednesday, June 5, 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Instructors Donna Barker & Mike Marcotte

    For advanced folk waltzers who want to achieve a higher level of creativity and expertise, this workshop will present advanced moves and styling techniques. Figures might include any of the following: the whip, scissors, grapevine, free spins, "whoosh", dip for finale, or more. It is recommended that dancers have taken the Beyond the Basics workshop on May 15 (above), or are experienced waltzers, competent with the folk-turning style of waltz.

    Payment for all single-night workshops is at the door (no pre-registration). No partner is required, but always encouraged to maintain lead/follow ratios. $22 per person at the door. Visit www.dancedc.net for details.

 

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2013 Sunday Afternoon Waltzes and the Annual Strauss Ball

JANUARY 2013

January 6: BLUE BAMBOO with Barbara Heitz (flute), Elke Baker (fiddle), John Devine (guitar), Marc Glickman (piano), Ralph Gordon (bass)

January 20: KAREN COLLINS and THE BACKROADS BAND with Karen Collins, Ira Gitlin, Geff King, Paul Hoffmaster

  

FEBRUARY 2013

February 3: TAYLOR AMONG THE DEVILS with Marty Taylor (winds, concertina), Steve Hickman (fiddle), Alexander Mitchell (fiddle, mandolin), Jonathan Jensen (piano, vocals)

February 17: DEVINE COMEDY with Marty Taylor (winds, concertina), Steve Hickman (fiddle), John Devine (guitar and vocals), Ralph Gordon (bass)

MARCH 2013

March 3: CONTRATOPIA with Patrice Pakiz, Erik Sessions, Ted Hodapp, John Goodin, Pat O'Loughlin

March 17: SOME ASSEMBLY with Donna Boylan (piano), Mary Flora (flute, saxophone, whistles) Joe Klausner (violin, mandolin), Paul Miller (guitar)

March 31: HONEYSUCKLE ROSE with Andrea Hoag (fiddle), Paul Oorts (mandolin), Liz Donaldson (piano), Ralph Gordon (bass).

  

APRIL 2013

April 7: GREEN LIGHT KARMA with David Knight (fiddle), Andrew Marcus (accordion), Dave Wiesler (piano, and/or guitar)

April 21: WALTZ WIZARDS with Liz Donaldson, Alexander Mitchell, Ralph Gordon, Henry Koretzky

SATURDAY EVENING, MAY 4, 2013: AN EVENING WITH STRAUSS

A Benefit Dance for Glen Echo Park featuring OLDE VIENNA with Dave Wiesler (piano), Alexander Mitchell (violin), Chelle Fulk (violin/viola), Barbara Heitz (flute), and Ralph Gordon (bass). 8:00 pm - midnight in the beautiful Spanish Ballroom.

Formal attire suggested, no partner required. Enjoy complimentary Refreshments, Waltz Lesson, Grand March, Dance Cards. Carousel open until 10:30 pm ($1.25/person). All tickets sold at the door beginning at 7:40 pm; $20/person.

MAY 2013

May 19: SWALLOWTAIL with George Marshall, Ron Grosslein, Tim Van Egmond, Timm Triplett, David Cantieni

  

JUNE 2013

June 16: AVANT GARDENERS with Laura Light (fiddle and vocals), George Paul (piano), David DiGiusseppe (accordion), Dave Wiesler (piano), Ralph Gordon (bass)

June 30: TRIO CON BRIO with Paul Oorts (mandolin), Elke Baker (violin), Jonathan Jensen (piano)

JULY 2013

July 7: DESTINO da ROSA with Susan Brandt (flute), Paul Oorts (guitar), Ralph Gordon (bass), Alan Oresky (violin)

July 21: ADDISON BLEUFONTE with Marc Glickman (piano), Andrea Hoag (fiddle), David Julian Gray (clarinet), David Lopez (drums)

  

AUGUST 2013

August 4: QUARTETTO CON BRIO with Elke Baker (fiddle), Karen Ashbrook (hammered dulcimer & wooden flute), Jonathan Jensen (piano), Paul Oorts (button accordion, mandolin, banjo & guitar)

August 18: WAVERLEY STATION with David Knight (fiddle), Liz Donaldson (piano), Ralph Gordon (bass), Barbara Heitz (flute)

SEPTEMBER 2013

September 1: WALTZ DU JOUR with Alexander Mitchell (fiddle), Liz Donaldson (piano), Ralph Gordon (bass) in the Bumper Car Pavilion

September 15: KGB with Dave Bartley, Julie King, Claude Ginsburg

  

OCTOBER 2013

October 6: LARRY, ELKE & FRIENDS with Larry Unger (banjo, guitar), Elke Baker (fiddle), Paul Oorts (mandolin), Ralph Gordon (bass) in the Bumper Car Pavilion.

October 20: GIGMEISTERS with Dave Wiesler, Alexander Mitchell, Paul Oorts, Ralph Gordon

NOVEMBER 2013

November 3: CABARET SAUVIGNON with Andrea Hoag (fiddle), Karen Ashbrook (hammered dulcimer & wooden flute), Dave Wiesler (piano & guitar), Paul Oorts (button accordion, mandolin, banjo & guitar)

November 17: RHAPSODY with Marty Taylor (winds, concertina, Alexander Mitchell (fiddle, mandolin), Dave Wiesler (piano, guitar), Ralph Gordon (bass)

  

DECEMBER 2013

December 1: ELIXIR with Ethan Hazzard-Watkins, Nils Fredland, Anna Patton, Jesse Hazzard-Watkins, Owen Morrison

December 15: SUGAR BEAT with Susan Brandt (flute), Elke Baker (fiddle), Marc Glickman (piano)

December 29: TERPSICHORE with Elke Baker (fiddle), Liz Donaldson (piano), Ralph Gordon (bass)

All bands and prices are subject to change.
For final information, please revisit this site prior to attending a Waltz.

Photo credits: Candace Clifford, Donna Barker and the late Elaine Washburn.

Our Newsletter

Waltz Time sends an email newsletter every two months to its subscribers. The newsletter contains articles related to waltzing or to dancing in general, an updated schedule of waltzes, special workshops, and other topics that our readers request or submit. To receive our newsletter, please send your name and email address to info AT waltztimedances DOT org. You can also view past issues of newsletters at these links:
All Glen Echo Park events listed on this web site are sponsored in cooperation with the
Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, Inc., the National Park Service and Montgomery County, MD.