Check out our roundup on all the best dance parties in DC including weekly dance lessons that you invite all of your friends to!
Dance Parties
Friday, March 30, 2018
Snikt: DC A Queer Geek Dance Party At Awesome Con, 9pm-1am at Dew Drop Inn (2801 8th St NE). SNIKT is the official dance party of Geeks OUT and the official queer party for Awesome Con! We’re teaming up with DC Gaymers and DJ StrikeStone! You are the best at what you do and what you do is cut up on the dance floor! We’re about making this event welcoming to our whole community, so we only suggest a $5 donation to Geeks OUT at the door to support our efforts. We’re also having raffles through the night! $5 suggested donation
Saturday, March 31, 2018
Bustin’ Loose :: 3/31 :: Breaking & Allstyles Battles, 3-9pm at Uline Arena (1140 3rd St NE). Bustin’ Loose is dance competition, party, and tribute to DC dance and music. There will be drinks, live GoGo Drummers, and more TBA! $15
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Daybreaker DC // Burn at The Renwick, 6-9am at the Renwick Gallery (1661 Pennsylvania Ave NW). We’ll all be able to roam, dance through and explore the entire second floor, set to the beats by The Scumfrog. We’ll have a huge cast of local artists and performers, and are inviting all our favorite camps to come dance and participate. $25
Saturday, April 7, 2018
Fatback 10 Year Anniversary Party, 9pm-3am at Ten Tigers Parlour (3813 Georgia Ave NW). The greatest pork-themed funk and soul party in DC history is back for one night only! Fatback is 10 years old so we’re bringing the sweatbox to Ten Tigers on Saturday, April 7 — just $5 to change your life, y’all. Bust out them Porky Pig underoos. $5
Sunday, April 8, 2018
First Sunset for Dancers 2018, 4-9pm at Georgetown Waterfront (3300 Water St NW). The goal of Sunset for Dancers is to create an open space for people to come together learn, explore, practice and social dance, all in the most beautiful waterfront setting, with breathtaking views of the sunset, weather permitting. This unique experience is powerful and moving because it combines nature, human connection and the emotions inspired by a variety of music. $10
Friday, April 13, 2018
Salsa Funky Fitness, 6-9pm at Raymond Recreation Center (3725 10th St NW).Join us for our Salsa Funky Fitness Friday of 2018 hosted by the SALSA with SILVIA DANCE ACADEMY, as we celebrate Latino culture and learn to salsa. Every move works a diiferent part of your body so get ready for a truly fun workout that doesn’t feel like a workout. Let the rhythm take over. FREE
Saturday, April 28, 2018
Bollywood Dance Party, 8pm-1am at Pansaari (1603 17th St NW). We’re back for another famous Pansaari Bollywood Dance Party! This time, we’re partnering with Washington English Center (WEC) with half of the proceeds going to them! $17.98
Friday, May 4, 2018
Eighties Mayhem Strikes Back – Star Wars 80’s Dance Party, 9:30pm-2:15am at Black Cat (1811 14th St NW). Featuring DJ Steve E P . DJ Missguided . Killa K . Krasty McNasty. Costumes Encouraged. $12
Saturday, May 26, 2018
Bae Bae K-Pop Dance Party, 10pm-2am at U Street Music Hall (1115 U Street NW). DC’s favorite k-pop dance party is back this Memorial Day weekend! More details to come about tickets, prizes, and, of course, a dance contest. music korean. $10
Weekly Dancing Events
Monday
Salsa & Bachata classes, 8pm at Cafe Citron (1343 Connecticut Ave NW). Salsa class at 8pm. Bachata class at 9pm. Happy hour 7-9pm. FREE
Tuesday
Adams Morgan Salsa Club: Salsa & Bachata, 8pm-1:30am at Grand Central (2447 18th St NW). Dancers, let’s take over Adams Morgan every Tuesdays at Grand Central! Great music, great floors, and a casual, intimate vibe. Beginner intensive class at 8pm. Social dancing (Party!) at 9:30pm. FREE
Wednesdays
Latin Salsa Dancing, 10pm-2am at El Centro, Georgetown (1218 Wisconsin Ave NW). Salsa lessons from 9:30-11pm. FREE
Salsa & Bachata classes, 7:30pm at Cafe Citron (1343 Connecticut Ave NW). Salsa class at 7:30pm. Bachata class at 9pm. Happy hour 5-8pm. FREE
Thursday
Latin Dancing, 11pm-2am at El Centro (1819 14th St NW). Salsa / Merengue / Bachata / Top 40 / Samba and more. FREE
Friday
Salsa Lesson and Salsa Dancing, 5-11pm at Esencias Panameñas Restaurant & Catering (3322 Georgia Ave NW). Lessons at 6pm and dancing at 7pm every First Friday. FREE
Dance nights w/ Skylite DC, 10pm at various locations. There will be lots of Colombian Music ranging from Salsa, Vallenato, Salsa Choke, Reggeton, and much more. There’s no cover, so bring anyone and everyone, of course that is if they are 21+. FREE
Late Night Latin Entertainment, 10:30pm-3am at Cuba Libre (801 9th St NW). Join us as our residents DJs spin Merengue, Salsa, Bachata and House music beginning at 10:30pm every Friday and Saturday for your dancing entertainment. Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar also regularly features performances by our professional dancers & master percussionist, theme parties and special guest DJs. FREE
Bossa Salsa Class: 1st & 3rd Fridays, 9-10pm at Bossa Bistro (2463 18th St NW). Bossa Bistro in the heart of Adams Morgan in DC, offers “drop in” Salsa classes taught by DanceInTime teachers. Class is the 1st & 3rd Fridays of each month. The Salsa class is upstairs from 9-10 pm–for all levels of dancers. FREE
Saturday
Salsa Class, 9pm at Cafe Citron (1343 Connecticut Ave NW). Happy hour 5-8pm. $5 late night happy hour 9pm-12am. FREE
Late Night Latin Entertainment, 10:30pm-3am at Cuba Libre (801 9th St NW). Join us as our residents DJs spin Merengue, Salsa, Bachata and House music beginning at 10:30pm every Friday and Saturday for your dancing entertainment. Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar also regularly features performances by our professional dancers & master percussionist, theme parties and special guest DJs. FREE
