Welcome to Waltz Time
Waltz Time is an all-volunteer group of dancers who have produced the usually 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 waltz dances are held at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812 in the Spanish Ballroom (SBR) or in the Bumper Car Pavilion (BCP).
In addition to social waltz dances, we offer frequent waltz classes for all levels of dancers in a variety of locations in the DC-MD-VA area. Please visit our Waltz Classes page for dates, locations, class information, and registration links.
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For the Sunday Afternoon Waltz Dates in the calendar below, the lesson is 2:45-3:30 pm, and the dance with live music runs from 3:30-6:00 pm. Cost: $15, or $5 for full time students.
For the waltzes noted as Sunday Evening, the lesson is 6:15-7:00 pm, and the dance runs from 7:00-9:30 pm. Cost: $15, or $5 for full time students.
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2026 Waltz Schedule: May through June
SATURDAY EVENING, MAY 9, 2026: AN EVENING WITH STRAUSS
A Benefit Dance for Glen Echo Park in the Spanish Ballroom — This year's players for Olde Vienna are Susan Brandt, flute; Alexander Mitchell, violin/viola; Elke Baker, violin/viola; Dave Wiesler, piano; Ralph Gordon, bass.
- Lesson at 8:00 pm for fast Viennese Waltz and polka music
- Dancing to live music: 9:00 pm - midnight in the beautiful Spanish Ballroom
- Formal attire suggested, no partner required
- Included: Grand March, refreshments, dance cards
- Tickets are $30, sold at the door beginning at 7:30 pm
- Carousel open 8:30 - 10:30 pm (separate cost for ticket)
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MAY 2026
May 17 - Afternoon in the Ballroom: KAREN AXELROD AND AUDREY JABER with Karen Axelrod (piano), Audrey Knuth Jaber (fiddle)
May 31 - Afternoon in the Ballroom: WAVERLEY STATION with David Knight (fiddle), Liz Donaldson (piano), Ralph Gordon (bass)
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JUNE 2026
June 14 - Afternoon in the Ballroom: REV IT UP with Larry Unger (guitar, banjo), Betsy Branch (fiddle), Ralph Gordon (bass)
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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 Elaine Washburn.
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