YOU’RE INVITED!  This message serves as your official invitation to the Waltz Time dance on Sunday, October 10, in the Glen Echo Spanish Ballroom, and to our upcoming dates in 2021 (Oct. 24, Nov. 7, Nov. 21, and Dec. 5 all in the ballroom, and Dec 19 in the Pavilion). In accordance with Glen Echo Partnership’s policy, tickets may not be sold at the door.  As advance sales are not possible at this time, we request from our invitees a donation of $15 to reimburse Waltz Time for the band, sound, and ballroom rental costs (children 12 and under: free, full-time students: $5). If you know other local waltzers who may want to attend but may not have seen this message, they are welcome on Oct. 10th. Please let us know at waltztimedances@gmail.com or kouryjea@gmail.com so that we can invite them too. If you or your guests would like to be invited to future dances, to comply with GEPPAC and Montgomery County policies, we must ask that everyone’s email address be on our invitee list. 

Remember that our 2021 events are open to VACCINATED DANCERS ONLY, and MASKS ARE MANDATORY IN THE BALLROOM. Per the information at our web site www.waltztimedances.org, please bring your completed vax record card (or a photo thereof) to the dance on Sunday, or email us a picture at waltztimedances@gmail.com. We will not keep these; we will just note your name to confirm you are vaxed so you don’t have to repeat this for future waltzes. 

Rest assured that vaccination information will not be public. Committee members will maintain a list of names only so that dancers need not provide proof of vaccination at each waltz.

A reminder that waltzing resumes next Sunday, October 10. Music will be provided by DEVINE COMEDY: Steve Hickman, Marty Taylor, John Devine and Brian Farrell. Beginner waltz lesson at 2:45 pm; dancing from 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm. Admission is $15. No partner necessary and ALL are welcome.

Dancing in the time of Covid requires some adjustments, of course. Proof of vaccination is required and masks must be worn at all times in the ballroom. You can bring your vax card to the dance or upload a copy before Sunday to waltztimedances@gmail.com. Please check the Waltz Time website, waltztimedances.org, or the WT page on Facebook for more information.

It’s been a long, long time since we last gathered. Since we’ll all be masked, we’ll provide labels to use as name badges and we hope you’ll wear them.

Pull out your dancing shoes, dust them off, then put them to use!

Free dancing and showcase, 11:30 am – 9:00 pm. Waltzing from 2:00-4:00. If you know someone who wants to learn basic waltz, there’s a beginner lesson from 1:30-2:00.

Information and video on the Glen Echo web page:

https://glenechopark.org/dances?fbclid=IwAR15j25Ib7KN47g32dza-uz2EQQHnt5PQJbdm4FzMxG6_RaaxU16mmkfPfM

A heads up for Labor Day weekend: GEPPAC will once again host a free event on Sunday, September 5, in the Bumper Car Pavilion. Waltz Time will participate with a two-hour dance featuring music by Liz Donaldson (piano) and Alexander Mitchell (violin), who are scheduled to play from 2:00-4:00 p.m. More details (proof of vaccination? masking? limit on attendance?) as they become available. If there are changes to the schedule, information will be sent by email and posted to Waltz Time’s Facebook page. In the meantime, SAVE THE DATE!

Message from Liz Donaldson:

Outdoor Concert this Saturday, June 12, at 3 pm in Columbia, MD (rain date Sun 13th). Terpsichore: Elke Baker (fiddle), me (piano), and Ralph Gordon (bass) — yes WITH Ralph this time!! Will be playing music from Scotland, England, America and elsewhere.

Requested donation $20, bring mask to wear when getting situated, a folding chair, though some will be available. Send Liz a Facebook message for more info.

A reminder that Live from the Spanish Ballroom will present a special engagement with Terpischore–Elke Baker (fiddle) and Liz Donaldson (piano)–this Friday. The event will be streamed live on YouTube starting at 7:30 pm.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKiXc9FNn3ll7u65SAX2iQA\

SBR details at https://www.facebook.com/events/190114062927594

Please consider supporting Glen Echo Park and its programs by donating to the Virtual Tip Jar during the live stream (stay tuned for the link).

As part of the Live from the Spanish Ballroom series, the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is pleased to present a series of special engagements highlighting some of our favorite social dance presenters!

Join the Partnership and Waltz Time for live music from Terpischore: Elke Baker (fiddle) and Liz Donaldson (piano)!

The event will be streamed live on Youtube starting at 7:30 pm on May 14, 2021.

Please consider supporting our partners and the Park by donating to the Virtual Tip Jar (stay tuned for the link)!

https://www.facebook.com/events/190114062927594

Heads up: On April 23, fiddle champion Elke Baker and virtuoso pianist Liz Donaldson will present a concert in the Spanish Ballroom as part of GEPPAC’s “Live from the SBR” web series. Details to come.