Gottaswing Series
About this Event
Join us for monthly swing dance parties with live music at BlackRock Center for the Arts, in partnership with our friends at GottaSwing! Join GottaSwing's friendly, welcoming and FUN community of swing dancers of all ages, styles and abilities. Don’t know how to swing dance? No problem! GottaSwing instructors will get you started with a beginner swing lesson, included in the price of admission.
8-8:30pm: Beginner swing lesson included in the price of admission
8:30-10:30pm: Open dance!
Tickets: $20
DISCOUNT PACKAGE AVAILABLE! Want to move and groove at all three dance parties? Select "Swing Lovers Discount" to get access to every show for just $45!
FRIDAY JUNE 26 | 8PM | SWING DANCE WITH FAST EDDIE AND THE SLOWPOKES
Fast Eddie and the Slowpokes are guaranteed to get you up on your feet! The Slowpokes playlist is inspired by classic Blues material from Chicago to West Coast Swing, Motown to Muscle Shoals, and all the Rock ‘n’ Roll in between. Tons of fun for swing dancing!
FRIDAY JULY 24 | 8PM | SWING DANCE WITH FOUR STAR COMBO
Four Star Combo is a genuine 1950s house-rocking band, offering a mix of authentic Rockabilly (early Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, etc.) and early Rock & Roll, along with a bit of early Coutnry music, rocking Blues, ballads, and instruments for good measure. The Combo’s lively stage show features vintage instruments and clothes, slapped upright acoustic bass—it’s the real deal. With a repertoire including well-known hits, fun obscurities, and original songs, this band sounds like they stepped right out of a 1950s radio broadcast. Seasoned musicians with long resumes, the combo has played hundreds of shows in the DC-metro area.
FRIDAY AUGUST 28 | 8PM | SWING DANCE WITH THE ROCK-A-SONICS
The ROCK-A-SONICS play Rockabilly, vintage Country, and atomic age Rock ‘n’ Roll in authentic style. Willie Barry on vocals and acoustic guitar, Eric Hurtt on electric guitar and vocals, Louie Newmyer on upright bass and vocals, and Tommy Bowes on drums and vocals, and Kim Reynolds on piano, steel guitar and saxophone. One of our long-time favorite bands and big favorites of the DC swing dance community!
About BlackRock Center for the Arts:
Nestled in the Germantown Town Center, BlackRock Center for the Arts (BlackRock Center) stands as the leading venue for performing and visual arts in Upper Montgomery County, MD.We are dedicated to enriching our community by providing accessible and high-quality cultural and creative experiences to the most diverse unincorporated city in the country. BlackRock programs include free art galleries featuring exquisite exhibitions, exceptional live performances, an art supplies thrift store, and a wide range of arts education classes designed for all ages and skill levels.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 49.77
