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Special Events

  • Peaches O'Dell & Her Orchestra
    Saturday, August 1
    Glen Echo Park's Spanish Ballroom

    There's no one else like Peaches!

    This wild, wacky & swingin' evening will kick off with a beginning swing lesson at 8:00 pm. At 9:00 pm, one of the area's best (and definitely the most entertaining!) swing bands will take the stage for your dancing pleasure. Those of you who've seen Peaches O'Dell perform know the fun that always ensues; if this is your first time w/ her, you're in for a treat!!...Grab your dancing shoes, pick up your sweetie and/or round up your friends, and come dance the night away!


  • WWII Canteen Hangar Dance with the
    Radio King Orchestra

    Saturday, August 29, 2009

    Landmark Aviation Executive Hangar
    Leesburg Executive Airport
    1005 Sycolin Road, Leesburg, VA

    Step back in time as we honor the 64th anniversary of VJ Day. This dance is always a ton of fun, as well as a great chance to honor/thank those veterans who brought us swing in the first place!!! (See pics from previous years here.)

    The doors will open at 5:00 pm. BBQ Dinner (optional) available from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Dance lesson from 7:00 - 8:00 pm. Dancing from 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm. Military uniforms/vintage attire encouraged. Swing dance contest & best WWII Vintage outfit contests, as well as raffles -- win great prizes!!

    This dance is a fund-raising event for the National Capitol Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF), a charitable organization dedicated to honoring our men & women of the armed forces by maintaining historic military aircrafe in flying condition.

    Cost is only $20 in advance/$25 at the door. Dinner is an additional $15. For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact Michael Hogan at 703-431-2288 or email him. To see/print a flyer for this event, click here.




Saturday Night Swing Dances at Glen Echo Park
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On selected Saturday nights, we sponsor swing dances at the beautiful Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park. These dances feature the area's best bands and the most fun you'll have dancing anywhere!! No partner or experience required. Dress is casual.

  • Lesson: 8:00 - 9:00 pm
    Dancing: 9:00 - Midnight
    $13-15/person (depending on the band) or volunteer for an hour in exchange for free admission. To volunteer,send us an email.

    Upcoming Dates :
  • August 1 -- Peaches O'Dell & her Orchestra
  • October 17 -- Natty Beaux (in the BCP)
  • October 31 -- Halloween Dance with the Boilermaker Jazz Band
  • November 14 -- Veterans Day USO Dance w/ the Eric Felten Jazz Orchestra
  • December 19 -- Jingle Bell Swing with Daryl Davis



Classes/Workshops with Visiting Master Instructors

  • Stayed tuned for details on future events we've got in the works.

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*All events at Glen Echo Park are sponsored in cooperation with the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, the National Park Service, and Montgomery County.