Contra Dance with Gaye Fifer calling to Handspring!

Schedule

Fri Jan 30 2026 at 07:30 pm to 11:00 pm

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Location

Glen Echo Park | Glen Echo, MD

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Contra dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD.
About this Event

Contra is a fun and easy dance, and darn it, you need more dancing in your life!

No experience needed! Come alone or with friends! All ages. All genders. All body types.

Gaye Fifer calls to Handspring, which is Alexander Mitchell (fiddle), Owen Morrison (guitar), and Carrie Rose (flute).
The lesson is at 7:30 pm, the dancing starts at 8:00 pm and goes until 11:00 pm!

Schedule

🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Free Dance Lesson
🕑: 08:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Contra Dance (and maybe a square or two)

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Where is it happening?

Glen Echo Park, 7300 Macarthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, United States

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USD 15.00

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