All about 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.

We invite you to join the lively community of waltzers and enjoy the afternoon dances that we voluntarily produce and manage at the Park. We know that you will have a great time!

For more than a decade, Waltz Time dances at Glen Echo Park have been one of the most popular Sunday afternoon activities. This social event welcomes all dancers, new and experienced. Aside from the simple pleasure of dancing, this program:

• provides waltz instruction with the dance;
• brings together dancers of all age groups;
• is affordable for whole families;
• provides an afternoon activity that fits the schedule of many working families; and
• has encouraged the growth of many talented waltz dance bands.

The waltz dances usually occur twice each month, often the first and third Sundays. Each afternoon features a pre-dance introductory lesson from 3:00 - 3:30 pm, followed by waltzing to live music from 3:30 - 6:00 pm. Many different ensembles are scheduled throughout the year, offering an eclectic mix of waltz repertoire and styles. Included in the day of waltzing are always a few other couples dances, including swing/lindy, tango, hambo, polka, zwiefacher, schottische, and foxtrot.

To contact us:

• For information or to be added to our mailing list, email info@waltztimedances.org
• If you'd like to contribute to our monthly newsletter or volunteer, please email staff@waltztimedances.org
• If your band wants to play for us, email bands@waltztimedances.org
• To speak to us, call 202.238.0230

Last updated April 2008