Dabe and Janelle

Jitterbug, Lindy Hop, Big Band, and More!

Dabe and Janelle

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8-Week Series of Swing Dancing Lessons

We teach beginner and intermediate swing dancing lessons twice a week.  

Join us Sundays in Silver Spring, Maryland, at McGinty's Public House (911 Ellsworth Drive). 
8 week series begin Sunday, June 3rd.  The beginner lesson starts at 6pm and our intermediate lesson starts at 7pm. 

  Special Class, May 20 -- Shim Sham Class
6:30-8pm.... $15
   Register for class or drop-in that night

Open Swing Dancing.... 8-10pm.... FREE
  May 6 -- No classes or dance -- Groovie Movie Weekend
May 13 -- DJ Dabe
May 20 -- DJ Dabe & Shim Sham Class (drop-in class)
May 27 -- No classes or dance -- Memorial Weekend
June 3 -- New Beginner & Intermediate Series Starts
June 10 -- DJ Tom
June 17 -- DJ Dabe (Dabe's birthday celebration)
June 24 -- DJ Dabe


Dabe and Janelle at Nick's on Wednesdays

Visit us Wednesdays at Nick's Nightclub, 642 S. Pickett Street, Alexandria, VA. 

Our beginner lesson starts at 7pm and
our intermediate lesson starts at 8pm in the V.I.P. room.
   The next 8 week beginner and intermediate series begin on Wednesday, May 9th.
Pre-registration is encouraged but not required.

Open Dancing from 9-11pm in the front room.
DJ Nights -- $6 cover
Bands -- $10 cover
FREE if you're in class.
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Bands appearing the third Wednesday of the month!
May 16 -- The Cutaways
June 20 -- Neon Swing Xperience
July 18 -- Hangover Royale
August 15 -- Scott Ramminger and the Crawstickers
August 29 --  Solomon Douglas Quartet featuring Alison Dreyfuss
September 19 -- TBA
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For more dancing opportunities, check out the Gottaswing Calendar.

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Glen Echo Park sign at night

Glen Echo Park

Swing dance events happen almost every Saturday night in the Spanish Ballroom or the Bumper Car Pavilion.  Meet new people and have fun dancing at Glen Echo Park.

 The Bumper Car Pavilion with all its lights on

More Dances and Balboa Events with Dabe and Janelle

TBD, DC's Back-Room Balboa Club Tuesday Practice
Carderock Springs Swim and Tennis Club – 8200 Hamilton Spring Ct., Potomac, MD
Practice start at 7:30pm, $5/hour of practice
All Balboa dancers are welcome.
You do not need to be a member of DC's Back-Room Balboa Club.

Friday, May 25, BALBOA DJ DANCE PARTY
Backroom Annex at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, MD
Drop-in beginner Balboa lesson 8:30-9pm, DJ dance 9-11:30pm, $10

Friday, June 22, BALBOA DJ DANCE PARTY
Backroom Annex at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, MD
Drop-in beginner Balboa lesson 8:30-9pm, DJ dance 9-11:30pm, $10

Monday, TBA, Balboa - Practice with Dabe & Janelle
Chevy Chase Ballroom, 5207 Wisconsin Ave., NW
Practice 7:30-9pm + dance 9-11pm, $10

Need a Swing DJ for your wedding or special event?

We specialize in providing Swing music for weddings and special events.  Our goal is to have the host and guests enjoy an evening of wonderful music from across the ages. 
More information is available on our DJ Service webpage.

Private Swing Dance Instruction

We provide private Swing dance lessons for those people interested in perfecting their technique.  
We also offer lessons to get you ready for your wedding or other special occasion.

Tutoring in Math, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics

Janelle tutors middle school through college students in math, chemistry, biology, and physics.   Email Janelle for details.


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