DCLX hosts a swing dance in the Spanish Ballroom!

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DCLX is excited to bring Josh Lee & the Extended Family all the way from Philadelphia to the Spanish Ballroom LIVE for their first time!

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DCLX is pleased to present a DCLXtra with Eyal Vilner Swing Band!

8:00-9:00pm ~ Free beginner Lindy Hop lesson, no experience or partner needed
9:00-11:59pm ~ Swing Dance with live music

DCLX is pleased to present a DCLXtra with Ian Hutchison and Slap Happy from New York City. It’s been several years since Ian was last in the Glen Echo Park Spanish Ballroom, and his appearance is sure to be just as exciting as the last. Ian will be fronting a 7-piece combo that will keep you dancing all night.

8:00-9:00pm ~ Free beginner Lindy lesson, no experience or partner necessary
9:00-11:59pm ~ Swing Dance with Chelsea Reed and the Fairweather Band

Chelsea and her band will play two sets perfect for Lindy and one set of blues to finish the evening.

ABOUT THE BAND
In October 2012, vocalist Chelsea Reed brought five of her friends together to play some tunes in a South Philly dining room. Her plan was to form a band that played for swing dancers, so she could finally have the chance to sing her favorite songs for an audience that loved the music of Bessie Smith and Billie Holiday as much as she did. Since that fateful day, she’s been living that dream and couldn’t be happier about it.  

Now, Chelsea Reed and the Fair Weather Five are at home at swing dances, jazz clubs and concert halls alike. They have played renowned Philadelphia venues and travel the country year round to perform at music festivals and Lindy and Blues exchanges and workshops. They have had the honor of sharing the stage with trumpeter Terell Stafford and trombonist Wycliffe Gordon, who is featured on their 2017 release Spreadin’ Rhythm Around. Their 2020 release, Carolina Lullaby showcases original songs steeped in jazz, blues, and folk traditions where Reed’s vocals and swing musicality shine. 

When not composing, the band loves exploring the roots of jazz and finding creative ways to interpret forgotten songs. Chelsea Reed and the Fair Weather Five draw upon the intensity of powerhouse vocalists, the ingenuity of 20th century composers, and the soul of the dance floor. They are silly, passionate people who love playing this music. And that’s all there is to it.

This extravaganza is designed for youth ages 8-17 who live and breathe Hip Hop dance, along with their families.

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Join us for a Brazilian Zouk Social at Glen Echo in the Spanish Ballroom Back Room. This Brazilian dance has been growing in popularity in the US and around the world. Come learn and dance with us! All levels of dancers are welcome, no partner required. More information coming soon!

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Join us for a Brazilian Zouk Social at Glen Echo in the Bumper Car Pavilion. This Brazilian dance has been growing in popularity in the US and around the world. We have an open level class from 7-8pm before the social with District Zouk instructor Adayl Iost followed by social dancing with DJs WarHoll and Dj Adell. Come learn and dance with us!

Join us for a Brazilian Zouk Social at Glen Echo in the Spanish Ballroom Back Room. This Brazilian dance has been growing in popularity in the US and around the world. Come learn and dance with us! All levels of dancers are welcome, no partner required. More information coming soon!

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We're pleased to offer this special weekend program in DC designed by Jeremy Hale to teach body mechanics and physics to increase comfort in social partner dancing, especially Brazilian Zouk. Jeremy has taught this same weekender in other cities across the country and we've heard a lot of positive feedback about how it can transform your dance and increase body awareness.

We will have 3 days of workshops and two nights of socials, with the main workshops taking place on Saturday and Sunday:

Saturday (Glen Echo)
Afternoon Anatomy of Comfort Workshops
Evening Class
Social Dancing Party

The entire Event will consist of 10 curated hours of instruction including theory lectures, exercises, and drills to embody the concepts presented, and significant time for practice, feedback, Q&A, and discussion. Day 1 (Saturday) is primarily focused on solo material, finding comfort in one’s own body, with some partnering towards the end.
The central topics for the weekend will include anatomy, frame mechanics, elasticity, and force mitigation. The material included is highly technical and detailed, but accessible to all levels of dancer, from beginners to seasoned veterans and teachers. While Brazilian Zouk will be the focus, the fundamental concepts are rooted in body mechanics and physics and therefore applicable to any dance form.
Check out the schedule, invite your friends, get your tickets, and join us!

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