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2012 has been incredible for West Coast Swing dancing in DC! Fridays @Cherry Hill have already broken every previous record! Last week's White Party was CRAAAZY!! Over 230 dancers and nearly every one in white. There were so many good things happening that we will absolutely do it again next year if not sooner. This week Don Herron leads the fun and friendly drop in classes 8-9pm, then Mike Glasgow provides the music. Friday night fun will continue EVERY FRIDAY til MADjam!! Join the party. It's never been more fun!   - more

DC Dancers represent at ACC. This month local dancers made DC proud winning and placing at one of the largest Texas competitions. TJ Bednash won the AANCE overall novice Jack & Jill tour and then won the intermediate J&J contest that same weekend. Greg Scott & Lemery Rollins won 1st place in professional showcase. Mike Glasgow & Kristin Wenger took 1st in Rising Star. Margaret Tuttle placed 5th her first time in intermediate Jack & Jill. Her teacher (and mom) Debbie took 2nd in Masters Jack & Jill AND 5th in Masters Strictly Swing. DC dancers are tough to beat!

January 28th - Every 4th Saturday!
Dance Jam Productions @ Colvin Run. Northern VA's BIG WCS party.
It's been 2 months since the last one. It's about time!
7:45 Intermediate West Coast Swing (Don Herron)
8:30 West Coast Swing Party
$12 cover includes the lesson, snacks and dancing til 1am.
Directions & more
NEW ALL WEEKEND WEST COAST SWING COMPETITION
January 27-29 at Ramada Inn, Philadelphia Airport.
Our good friends Rob & Sheila are hosting a new West Coast Swing dance weekend in the Philadelphia area. Competitions, workshops and late night social dancing.
http://www.freedomswingdance.com/


March 1st-4th, 2012 - MId Atlantic Dance Jam
....is on track to set all time attendance records

Over 1500 room nights already booked. Hyatt Regency is completely SOLD OUT
Important hotel information has been added to the event website

Tickets are on sale now
, $99 tix = Amazing Value!
Over 60 dance workshops, Amazing Performances, 4 all night parties!

It's an extraordinary opportunity to experience all of this in the same place. It's going to be an amazing weekend. Complete details: www.atlanticdancejam.com



Special events that do not follow a weekly schedule - Click here for a list of all weekly events!

January 27, Friday West Coast Swing party @Cherry Hill. 8pm beginner lesson with Don Herron, 8:30 beyond basics. 9pm DJ Mike Glasgow. $12 cover includes lessons, snacks & dancing. This is the largest weekly WCS party. more

January 27, Friday PSDC 2step & Line dance lessons & dancing @ American Legion in Vienna, VA. more

January 28 Saturday Dance Jam Productions BIG WCS party in Northern, VA @Colvin Run Dance Hall. 7:45 intermediate drop in class with Don Herron, Dancing 8:30-1am. $12cover (1/2 price students) includes lessons, snacks and dancing. more

January 28 Saturday Hustle with Joyce & Judah at Rendezvous 7:30pm beginner Hustle lesson. 8:15 intermediate/adv lesson. Dance 9-11:30pm $12 cover includes lessons & snacks. more

February 1-22, Wednesdays WCS Dance Drills with Debra Lynn Tuttle @ Dancing Club Rockville, MD. 7:30 class 1, 8:15 class 2. Basics, Body isolations, Footwork, Stretch, Rolling Count, Connection, Compression, Leg Action, Alignment & Lines, ect. 6 weeks $72/$12 per class. Both sessions $120/$10class. Drop in $15/class. contact dancewithdebbie@comcast.net

February 3, (Fridays) New Blood night at DC's Favorite West Coast Swing Party @ Cherry Hill. New students can join the beginner class series for free! 8-9pm basic beginner class. Dance party 9-11:30pm. Serious snacks & drinks. BYO alcohol. $12 cover ($6 students) includes it all. more\

February 3, (1st & 3rd Saturdays) Ballroom, Swing & Country at Davidsonville Dance Club located at Ford Hall, 3789 Queen Anne Bridge Rd., Davidsonville, MD., 7:00pm Lesson of the month with Ken Roesel Beg/ Novice/Int.(consult Club website for dance of the month), 8:00pm-11:30pm Dance Mixer (Social Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Country and Hustle mix) $6 Members, $8 Non-Members.

February 5, (Sundays) Beginner WCS night at Baltimore's Promenade. This is the best night to get started learning West Coast Swing. 1 hour introduction to the basics class 7-8pm. It's FREE for 1st time beginners. Dancing 8-11pm included. $12 regular cover charge, student discounts.

February 6 (1st Mondays) Hustle with Joyce & Judah at Rendezvous 7:30pm beginner Hustle lesson. 8:15 intermediate/adv lesson. Dance 9-11:30pm $12 cover includes lessons & snacks. more

February 10, (2nd Fridays) Dean & Dawn Garrish at the Promenade. Mix of couples styles. Doors open at 7pm, 7:30pm “learning the basics”. Intermediate class at 8pm. Open dancing till midnight. DJ Dean playing a mix of all the couples dances to today’s hits and your favorites from the past. $12 includes lessons, snacks & light refreshments. more

February 11, (2nd Saturdays) West Coast Swing @Colvin Run hosted by Ed & Gail. Intermediate class 7-8pm, Dancing til 1am. $12 includes lesson and snacks. www.colvinrun.org

February 11, (2nd Saturdays) Country Dancing at Dance Factory in Arlington VA with Mal & Linda Zerden. Beginning class at 8:30 p.m. Dancing 9 to 12. $12 includes lesson, dance. Munchies and soft drinks. Music mix: 2-step, waltz, west coast swing, cha, east coast swing, hustle, and nightclub. Smoke-free, alcohol-free, huge wooden dance floor. 703-560-4724

February 11, Saturday Pre Valentines Day Swustle(mix of salsa, WCS, & Hustle) party @ Dark Horse Saloon 2324 Boston St. Baltimore, MD. 21224. Performances, Bar, Lounge, free parking. DJ Shawn Brennan. 7-8pm Master class with Robert Jackson. $15 group class & party. $10 after 8:15. more

February 11, (2nd Saturdays) Country Dancing at American Legion 206 in Chesapeake Beach, MD. band plays from 8 to midnight. Doors open at 6:45. Dance lessons with Linda at 7pm Line & 7:30pm Couples; Cover $15 includes Dance lessons, Draft beer, soda & snacks. Hot dogs, BBQ & cash bar available. Huge hardwood dance floor; non-smoking. For information & directions, check http://www.alpost206.org/ or call 301.855.6466 or 410.257.9878; For table reservations, information, and directions, email Linda at Lbloyer@yahoo.com. Please include your name, the number of tables, what part of the room, and a phone number for last minute contact if there are conflicts. 3330 N. Chesapeake Beach Rd. (Rte. 260), Chesapeake Beach, MD; 301-855-6466

February 12 (2nd Sundays) Shag @ JW’s Restaurant in Springfield, VA 5:00-8:00 pm, A free shag lesson is offered at 5:00, with dancing to beach music from 5:30-8:00 pm. No cover charge. www.Jwandfriends.com 703-451-4556

February 12 Sunday Hustle "FUNSHOPS" with Joyce & Judah @Rendezvous. $15 each workshop. $40.00 for all 3 at the door. Register by Feb 10th, $30 for all 3 classes together. www.justhustle.com
1pm Hustle Essentials - Beyond the basics
2pm Partner Syncopations - Mirror Moves
3pm Fancy Hands - Changes, Clips & Hand Drops
4pm Hustle Practice Session - DJ Joyce

February
13, Monday Hustle, Swing & Salsa for Valentines day @ Rendezvous www.dance911.com

February 17, Friday PSDC Holiday Party & Buffet www.potomacswing.com

February 18, (1st & 3rd Saturdays) Ballroom, Swing and Country at Davidsonville Dance Club located at Ford Hall, 3789 Queen Anne Bridge Rd., Davidsonville, MD., 7:00pm Lesson of the month with Ken Roesel Beg/ Novice/Int.(consult Club website for dance of the month), 8:00pm-11:30pm Dance Mixer (Social Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Country and Hustle mix) $6 Members, $8 Non-Members

February 18, (3rd Saturdays) Dance for Everyone at Colvin Run with Ed Cottrell & Gail Crum. DJ variety of contemporary and classic music for West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Hustle, Shag, Latin, 2step, Waltz & more plus requests. lesson 7-8pm, dancing 8 to midnight. $12 cover charge includes lessons, dancing and snacks. 703.435.5620 www.colvinrun.org
 

Copyright ©2012 Dance Jam Productions Inc all rights reserved. Revised:January 18, 2012

WEEKLY DANCES WITH INSTRUCTION - DC & BALTIMORE AREA email new info

 Sun

Lindy Hop

Gotta Swing

Elan Dancesport

Merrifield, VA

Hand Dance

DC Hand Dance Club

Cococabana

Hyattsville, MD

West Coast Swing

Dance Jam Productions

Promenade

Baltimore, MD

Hand Dance

DJ Lady D

Elk's Lodge

Camp Springs. MD

Lindy Hop

Gotta Swing

McGinty's

Silver Spring, MD

Hand Dance

 

VFW post 9619

Suitland, MD

Mon

Lindy Hop

Charm City Swing

Huckas

Baltimore, MD

Lindy Hop

Gotta Swing

Chevy Chase ballroom

NW. DC

West Coast Swing

Debra Lynn

Umberto's

Potomac, MD

Hand Dance

One Step At A Tyme

 

Temple Hills, MD

Tues

West Coast Swing

Boogie In Bethesda

Bethesda Women's Club

Bethesda, MD

West Coast Swing

Ed Cotrell & Gail Crum

Colvin Run Dance hall

Great Falls, VA

Lindy Hop

Charm City Swing

Austin Grill

Baltimore, MD

Hand Dance

DC Hand Dance Club

Whispers Restaurant

Baltimore, MD

Hand Dance

Smooth Rhythm Studio

Eclipse Nightclub

NE.DC

Lindy Hop

Gotta Swing

Clarendon Ballroom

Clarendon, VA

Country Line Dance

Countryside

Lakeshore firehall

Pasadena, MD

Hand Dance

Charles Wilson

Traffic Bar & Lounge

Odenton, MD

Hand Dance

DJ Vsmooth

Mirrors night club

NE. DC

Hand Dance

DJ Lady D

Elk's Lodge

Camp Springs. MD

Hand Dance

Shirley Duncan

Long Reach High School

Columbia, MD

Hand Dance

DC Hand Dance Club

Whispers

Glen Burnie, MD

Lindy Hop

Jam Cellar

J.Butler Parks Center

NW, DC

Country & Linedance

Lloyd & Linda

Nick's Nightclub

Alexandria, VA

Country & Linedance

Sandy Garrish

Cancun Cantina

Glen Burnie, MD

Wed

Country & Swing

Dean & Dawn Garrish

Cherry Hill Park

College Park, MD

Lindy Hop, Jitterbug

Gotta Swing

Nick's Nightclub

Alexandria, VA

Country Linedance

Steve Moody

La Fontaine Bleu

Glen Burnie, MD

Country Linedance

Ray Crum & DJ Shakey

Rendezvous

Rockville, MD

Country & Linedance

Sandy Garrish

Turner Hall

Rosedale, MD

Hand Dance

MGC Promotions

Marigolds

Lanham, MD

Hand Dance

Daniel Clayton

MJ’S Meeting Place

 Capitol Heights MD

Shag

Northern VA Shag Club

Velocity 5

Falls Church, VA

Thurs

West Coast Swing

Lara Deni & David Herrin denidanzco Annandale, VA

West Coast Swing

Roy Legaspi

Rendezvous

Rockville, MD

West Coast Swing Larry Rinder Dance Bethesda Bethesda, MD

Lindy Hop

Gotta Swing

Sport & Heath

Reston, VA

Lindy Hop

Ariston DeLeon

Avalon Studio

Catonsville, MD

Hand Dance

D&M DJ Productions

Ramada Inn

Laurel, MD.

Hand Dance

Hand 2 Hand

Duffy's Restaurant

Baltimore, MD

Country & Line dance

Roz & Nat

Cancun Cantina

Glen Burnie, MD

Country & Line dance

Dean & Dawn Garrish

Mt. Airy Fire Hall

Mt. Airy, MD

Hand Dance

Charles Wilson

Druid Park

Baltimore, MD

Hand Dance

One Step At A Tyme

 

Temple Hills, MD

Swing, Ballroom, Latin

Ed Cotrell & Gail Crum

Colvin Run Dance hall

Great Falls, VA

West Coast & Hustle Heidi Batdorf Bentz Street Sports Bar Frederick, MD
West Coast & Hustle Erica Smith Hollywood Ballroom Silver Spring, MD

Country & Swing

Chance 2 Dance

Chance2Dance Studio

Hampstead, MD

Fri

West Coast Swing

Dance Jam Productions

Cherry Hill Park

College Park, MD

Lindy Hop

Gotta Swing

Dulles Hilton

Dulles, VA

Lindy Hop

Lindy Hoppers Unlimited

Walkersville Town Hall

Walkersville, MD

Lindy Hop

Gotta Swing

Chevy Chase ballroom

NW. DC

Swing, Ballroom

Friday Night Swing

Boumi Temple

White Marsh, MD

Hand Dance

Smooth & EZ

Eclipse Nightclub

NW, DC

Hand Dance

G.E.M.S.

Club Mortimer

Baltimore, MD.

Hand Dance

Silky Smooth

Silky Smooth Studio

Woodbridge, VA

Hand Dance

Disco Bird

Suitland VFW

Suitland, MD

Hand Dance

DC Hand Dance Club

Szechuan Inn

Severna Park, MD

Hand Dance

DC Hand Dance Club

Tuckers

Upper Marlboro, MD

Country & Swing

Potomac Swing

Vienna Legion

Vienna, VA

Sat

Hustle

Joyce Szili

Rendezvous

Rockville, MD

Hand Dance

DJ Dr. Jay

Sistas Nightclub

Baltimore, MD.

 

Copyright ©2012 Dance Jam Productions Inc all rights reserved. Revised: January 25, 2012