Question: I know Waltz Time committee members are volunteers and it's a non-profit organization. Do the bands volunteer as well?
Answer: Band members are professional musicians. Waltz Time contracts with them to play for the dances and pays them on a sliding scale that guarantees a minimum and increases with greater attendance up to a set maximum.

 

Question: Why do you charge $10 for admission to the dances?
Answer: The committee must meet expenses and keep a small reserve in case we experience bad weather or other unusual circumstances when we don't meet those expenses.

 

Question: So what are those expenses?
Answer: Some expenses you might guess: the band, sound technician, ballroom rental, door person (who greets you and collects the admission fee), printing (flyers, etc.), wristbands, equipment (e.g. microphones for instructors) and website and newsletter fees. Some you might not think about: insurance; refreshments, paper supplies and dance cards for the Strauss Ball; the Ballroom Preservation Fee. After expenses, we donate surplus funds to the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture for maintenance of the ballroom and the dance program at the park.

Photo courtesy of Candace Clifford    

 

Upcoming Sunday Afternoon Waltzes in 2016

Sunday Afternoon Waltzes begin with an introductory waltz lesson from 2:45 - 3:30 pm, followed by dancing to live music until 6 pm. Cost is $10, including the lesson. Dances are held in the Spanish Ballroom unless otherwise noted. Visit WALTZ TIME'S WEBSITE for the complete 2016 schedule.