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 (BCP).
Folk Waltz Classes
We are offering Folk Waltz Beginner/Intermediate series of classes in November (Fridays 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 6:30pm - 7:45pm). This 4-class series is for both beginners and dancers with some folk waltz experience. After introducing/reviewing basics, we focus on partnering skills for leads and follows as well as expanding your repertoire. Learn skills that make waltzing in a social dance setting more fun! No partner required but encouraged to enable ample practice opportunity. Anyone can lead, anyone can follow. Each class includes approximately 1 hour instruction plus 15 minutes practice. Cost is $45 for the series plus the usual GEPPAC registration fee. Drop-ins are always welcome ($17 per session). More info from WaltzTimeLessons at gmail dot com. Details and registration links are at: Beginner/Intermediate Waltz Classes
The same program will be offered again in January 2025. January dates are Thursdays 1/9 - 1/30, at 6:30pm: Details and registration are at: January 2025 Waltz Classes
Remaining 2024 Sunday Afternoon Waltzes
All waltzes are in the Spanish Ballroom unless specified otherwise. Admission to Sunday afternoon dances is $15 per adult, $5 per child/student, payable at the door. We accept cash and checks (no credit cards).
Please visit our FAQ page for more answers to your questions. You can also email us <info@waltztimedances.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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NOVEMBER 2024
November 3: WALTZ DU JOUR with Alexander Mitchell (fiddle, mandolin, vocals), Liz Donaldson (piano), Ralph Gordon (bass)
November 17: WYNDREÁM with David Knight (fiddle), Ellen Gira (cello), Janet Muse (piano) |
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DECEMBER 2024
December 1: TERPSICHORE with Elke Baker (fiddle), Liz Donaldson (piano), Ralph Gordon (bass)
December 15: HONEYSUCKLE ROSE TRIO with Liz Donaldson (piano), Paul Oorts (accordion, mandolin, banjo, guitar, concertina), Elke Baker(violin)
December 29: WALTZ SISTERS with Tina Chancey (fiddle), Paul Oorts (accordion, mandolin, banjo, guitar, concertina), Liz Donaldson (piano), Ralph Gordon (bass) |
2025 Sunday Afternoon Waltzes
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JANUARY 2025
January 5: THE BECKER BAND with Clara Becker (fiddle, vocals), Chuck Becker (mandolin, guitar, bass), Leah Becker (guitar)
January 19: DJANGOLAYA with Jeanine Greene (vocals, violin), Charlie Schueller (accordion), Andrew Deshler (guitar)
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FEBRUARY 2025
February 2: SUGAR BEAT with Susan Brandt (flute), Elke Baker (fiddle), Marc Glickman (piano)
February 16: SOME ASSEMBLY (Quintet) with Mary Flora (flute, sax, pennywhistle), Donna Moore Boylan (keyboard, accordion), Adam Lee (guitar), Joe Klausner (fiddle, violin, banjo), Iain Sturrock (percussion and vocals) |
MARCH 2025
March 2: SOUNDRISE with David Knight (fiddle), Ellen Gira (cello), Liz Donaldson (piano)
March 16: THE GIGMEISTERS with Alexander Mitchell (fiddle, mandolin, vocals), Paul Oorts (accordion, mandolin, banjo, guitar, concertina), David Wiesler (piano), Ralph Gordon (bass)
March 30: On March 30, Waltz Time will sponsor an evening Waltz Dance, likely from 6 - 9 pm, in the Spanish Ballroom. More information to follow. |
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APRIL - DECEMBER 2025
Waltz Time will confirm dates for the rest of 2025 as soon as the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture awards us those dates.
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