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 December
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: WALTZ du JOUR 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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JULY 2026
July 19 - Afternoon in the Ballroom: PHOENIX with Steve Hickman (fiddle, harmonica, vocals), Marty Taylor (winds, concertina), Bobby LaRose (piano)
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AUGUST 2026
August 16 - Afternoon in the Ballroom: GYRATIONS with David Knight (fiddle), Carrie Rose (flute), Liz Donaldson (piano) |
SEPTEMBER 2026
September 6 - Afternoon in the Ballroom: SOME ASSEMBLY with Mary Flora (woodwinds), Donna Moore Boylan (keyboard), Adam Lee (guitar), Joe Klausner (strings), Iain Sturrock (percussion, guitar, vocals)
September 20 - Afternoon in the Ballroom: HANDSPRING with Carrie Rose (flute), Alexander Mitchell (violin/viola), Owen Morrison (guitar, piano)
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OCTOBER 2026
October 4 - Afternoon in the Ballroom: REV IT UP with Larry Unger (guitar, banjo), Betsy Branch (fiddle), Ralph Gordon (bass)
October 18 - Afternoon in the Ballroom: CALLITHUMP with Glyn Collinson (guitar, voice, and foot percussion), Andrew Marcus (accordion), David Knight (fiddle)
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NOVEMBER 2026
November 1 - Afternoon in the Ballroom: KAREN COLLINS & THE BACKROADS BAND with Karen Collins (vocals, rhythm guitar), Ira Gitlin (lead guitar, vocals), James Key (upright bass), Pat Puglisi (vocals, drums)
November 15 - Afternoon in the Ballroom: LARRY UNGER AND FRIENDS with Larry Unger (guitar, banjo), Elke Baker (fiddle), Ralph Gordon (bass)
November 29 - Afternoon in the Ballroom: WALTZ SISTERS with Tina Chancey (fiddle), Paul Oorts (accordion, mandolin), Liz Donaldson (piano)
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DECEMBER 2026
December 6 - Afternoon in the Ballroom: DJANGOLAYA TRIO with Charlie Schueller (accordion), Jeanine Greene (vocals, violin), Andrew Deshler (guitar)
December 20 - Afternoon in the Ballroom: TANGERINE TEMPO with Elke Baker (fiddle), Colleen Reed (flute), Liz Donaldson (piano) |
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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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