Welcome to Waltz Time
Waltz Time is an all-volunteer group of dancers who have produced the twice-monthly waltzes at Glen Echo Park since 1995.
The group has donated all net proceeds to the renovation of the Spanish Ballroom and the Bumper Car Pavilion, and to help
continue Park programs. All of the Sunday afternoon waltz dances are held at Glen Echo Park,
7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812 in the Spanish Ballroom or occasionally in the Bumper Car Pavilion (noted in the schedule below).
The Sunday afternoon waltz program follows a similar format at each event.
- A lesson is offered from 2:45 pm - 3:30 pm and starts with basic concepts for those not familiar with the folk style of waltz. At 3:15 pm, we teach an "advanced" step for returning dancers looking for a little something extra to add to their repertoire.
- The lesson is followed by dancing to live music from 3:30 - 6:00 p.m.
- Cost is $10, including the lesson from 2:45 - 3:30 pm.
- Dress is casual.
- You do not need a partner.
- You do not need prior dance experience.
- Tickets are sold at the door - there are no advance ticket sales.
Please visit our FAQ page for more answers to your questions. You can also email us at info AT waltztimedances DOT org. We invite you to join the lively community of waltzers and enjoy the afternoon dances at Glen Echo Park. We know that you will have a great time!
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2012 Sunday Afternoon Waltzes and the Annual Strauss Ball |
JANUARY 2012
January 1: TERPSICHORE with Elke Baker (fiddle), Liz Donaldson (piano), Ralph Gordon (bass)
January 15: Karen Collins and THE BACKROADS BAND with Karen Collins, Ira Gitlin, Geff King, Paul Hoffmaster
January 29: WALTZING STARS with Alexander Mitchell (fiddle), Marty Taylor (winds and concertina), Liz Donaldson (piano), Ralph Gordon (bass) |
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FEBRUARY 2012
February 5: WALTZ WEAVERS with Alexander Mitchell (fiddle), Carrie Rose (flute), Liz Donaldson (piano)
February 19: TAYLOR AMONG THE DEVILS with Marty Taylor (winds, concertina), Steve Hickman (fiddle), Alexander Mitchell (fiddle, mandolin), Jonathan Jensen (piano, vocals) |
MARCH 2012
March 4: WALTZ IRREGULARS with Catherine Chapman (violin), Jim Besser (concertina), Richard Seidel (cello/piano)
March 18: WAVERLEY STATION with David Knight (fiddle), Liz Donaldson (piano), Ralph Gordon (bass), Barbara Heitz (flute) |
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APRIL 2012
April 1: DESTINO da ROSA with Susan Brandt (flute), Paul Oorts (guitar), Ralph Gordon (bass), Alan Oresky (violin)
April 15: OVER THE TOPP with Julia Borland, Catherine Chapman, Larry Robinson, Ralph Gordon, Richard Seidel, Marc Glickman |
SATURDAY EVENING, APRIL 28, 2012: AN EVENING WITH STRAUSS
A Benefit Dance for Glen Echo Park featuring OLDE VIENNA with Alexander Mitchell, Elke Baker, Barbara Heitz, Dave Wiesler, Ralph Gordon, 8 pm - Midnight
in the Spanish Ballroom, $20 |
MAY 2012
May 6: HONEYSUCKLE ROSE with Andrea Hoag (fiddle), Paul Oorts (mandolin), Liz Donaldson (piano), Ralph Gordon (bass). Lesson will run from 3 - 3:30 pm because of special workshop this day.
May 20: SWALLOWTAIL with George Marshall, Ron Grosslein, Tim Van Egmond, Timm Triplett, David Cantieni |
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JUNE 2012
June 17: SUGAR BEAT with Susan Brandt (flute), Elke Baker (fiddle), Marc Glickman (piano)
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JULY 2012
July 1: WALTZ MAGIC with Alexander Mitchell (fiddle), Barbara Heitz (flute), Liz Donaldson (piano), Ralph Gorodn (bass)
July 15: GREEN LIGHT KARMA with David Knight (fiddle), Andrew Marcus (accordion), Dave Wiesler (piano, and/or guitar)
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AUGUST 2012
August 5: AVANT GARDENERS with Laura Light & Friends
August 19: ADDISON BLEUFONTE with Jonah Blaustein (clarinet), Marc Glickman (piano) David Lopez (drums), Andrea Hoag (fiddle) |
SEPTEMBER 2012
September 2: WALTZ DU JOUR with Alexander Mitchell (fiddle), Liz Donaldson (piano), Ralph Gordon (bass) in the Bumper Car Pavilion
September 16: BLUE BAMBOO with Barbara Heitz (flute), Elke Baker (fiddle), Jonah Blaustein (clarinet) John Devine (guitar), Marc Glickman (piano), Ralph Gordon (bass) |
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OCTOBER 2012
SATURDAY EVENING, October 13: Special Waltz featuring the GIGMEISTERS with Dave Wiesler, Alexander Mitchell, Paul Oorts, Ralph Gordon (Bumper Car Pavilion)
October 21: CABARET SAUVIGNON with Andrea Hoag (fiddle), Karen Ashbrook (hammered dulcimer & wooden flute), Dave Wiesler (piano & guitar), Paul Oorts (button accordion, mandolin, banjo & guitar) |
NOVEMBER 2012
November 4: RHAPSODY with Marty Taylor (winds, concertina, Alexander Mitchell (fiddle, mandolin), Dave Wiesler (piano, guitar), Ralph Gordon (bass)
November 18: WALTZ WIZARDS with Liz Donaldson, Alexander Mitchell, Ralph Gordon, Henry Koretzky |
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DECEMBER 2012
December 2: SOME ASSEMBLY with Donna Boylan (piano), Mary Flora (flute, saxophone, whistles) Joe Klausner (violin, mandolin), Paul Miller (guitar)
December 16: ROSE BY THE DOOR with Andrea Hoag (fiddle), Marty Taylor (winds, concertina), Liz Donaldson (piano), Ralph Gordon (bass)
December 30: GIGMEISTERS with Dave Wiesler, Alexander Mitchell, Paul Oorts, Ralph Gordon |
All bands and prices are subject to change.
For final information, please revisit this site prior to attending a Waltz.
Photo credits: Candace Clifford, Donna Barker and the late Elaine Washburn.
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2012 Waltzes
