English Country Dance! Beginner-Friendly, Meet New People, Fun Exercise

Every Wednesday, talented callers teach delightful English country dances at the weekly English Country Dance sponsored by The Folklore Society of Greater Washington.

We dance to live top-notch musicians playing a wide variety of instruments.

The crowd is friendly. New dancers are always welcome and can get an informal lesson if they arrive around 7:30. You don't need to bring a partner or dress up.

Register at www.fsgw.org/ecd (Registration is required of all attendees. You can register at the FSGW website or at the door if tickets are available. PLEASE NOTE - signing up for the event on Eventbrite does not actually reserve your spot, that is a setting on this website that we can't seem to change.)

We dance in the upstairs community room of the Glen Echo Town Hall which has a comfortable, springy wood floor.

No dance ability needed. The dances involve walking in patterns with occasional simple steps for punctuation.

Gentle connection is built into the dance; every few seconds someone s miles and extends a hand to you.

English country dance is both historic and a living tradition. Weekly dances programs often include dances from as early as 1651 as well as modern choreographies. English Country Dance was popular in Regency England, and you can see some of our dances in Jane Austen movies.

In May we have a Spring Ball! Some dress in formal or historic attire and other bell dancers simply dress in their usual comfortable clothes.

Some dancers are sensitive to fragrances and they are grateful when you skip the perfume and scented after-shave.

When

Wednesday from 8:00 - 10:30 p.m. We dance every Wednesday throughout the year, unless that day is a major holiday.

We highly recommend that you arrive early at 7:30 to receive an informal lesson.

COVID-19 Precautions

Masks and vaccinations are encouraged but are not required.

Admission

First time FREE!

Register at www.fsgw.org/ecd (Registration is required of all attendees. You can register at the FSGW website or at the door if tickets are available. Please note - signing up for the event on Eventbrite does not register you for the event)

$15 Members (FSGW, BFMS, ATDS, CDSS)

$8 Students, and those with limited income

$17 Other

Parking / Transit

Behind Town Hall: nine spaces plus one handicapped accessible space.

Harvard Avenue in front of Town Hall: four spaces.

Glen Echo Park: unlimited.

Across MacArthur Boulevard in Bannockburn: Annan Drive between Vorlich Lane and Dunrobbin Drive; crosswalk MacArthur Boulevard at Princeton Avenue.

Public Transit: Please see https://www.fsgw.org/ecd

Questions

Email ecd@fsgw.org or call Linda Marshall at 301-320-6057

https://www.fsgw.org/ecd

Welcome!

We can't wait to meet you!