• Dawn Crafton Dance Connection, Rockville

    Taught by Valerie Cox and Miguel Lago
    Contact ValerieCox@gottaswing.com and Miguel@gottaswing.com
    Wednesday nights, July 8-August 26 (8 weeks)
    7-8pm
    $160/person

    Dawn Crafton Dance Connection, 152 Gibbs Street, Rockville, Maryland 20850

    Taught by Valerie Cox and Miguel Lago
    Contact ValerieCox@gottaswing.com and Miguel@gottaswing.com
    Wednesday nights, July 8-August 26 (8 weeks)
    7-8pm
    $160/person

    Dawn Crafton Dance Connection, 152 Gibbs Street, Rockville, Maryland 20850

  • Hill Center, Capitol Hill, Washington, DC

    Taught by Robert Hanson and Caitlin Smith
    Contact Robert@Gottaswing.com and Caitlin@Gottaswing.com
    Sunday nights, July 12-August 30 (8 weeks)
    4-5pm
    $160/person

    Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20003

    Taught by Robert Hanson and Caitlin Smith
    Contact Robert@Gottaswing.com and Caitlin@Gottaswing.com
    Sunday nights, July 12-August 30 (8 weeks)
    4-5pm
    $160/person

    Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20003

     

     

  • Hill Center, Capitol Hill, Washington, DC

    Taught by Robert Hanson and Caitlin Smith
    Contact Robert@Gottaswing.com and Caitlin@Gottaswing.com
    Sunday nights, July 12-August 30 (8 weeks)
    5-6pm
    $160/person

    Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20003


    Taught by Robert Hanson and Caitlin Smith
    Contact Robert@Gottaswing.com and Caitlin@Gottaswing.com
    Sunday nights, July 12-August 30 (8 weeks)
    5-6pm
    $160/person

    Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20003

     

  • Intermediate Balboa for Swing Dancers

    Taught by Dabe and Janelle Murphy
    Contact Dabe@gottaswing.com and Janelle@gottaswing.com
    Sunday nights, July 12-August 30 (8 weeks)
    5-6pm, dance practice/questions 6-6:15pm
    $160

    INTERMEDIATE BALBOA FOR SWING DANCERS
    BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!! Known for their smooth style, effortless appearance, and limitless enthusiasm, Dabe and Janelle will show you how to incorporate the fundamentals of Balboa—Posture, Position, Pressure, and Pulse—into your swing dancing repertoire. You’ll fine-tune your footwork, solidify your stretch, and create a better connection with your partner, the music, and even the dance floor. Suitable for students with no previous Balboa experience, and there is always plenty of new material for repeat students as well. Class is followed by 15 minutes of dance practice.

    Special offer: Register for both the Intermediate and Intermediate Balboa for Swing Dancers classes and get $20 off the total price. Discount is automatically applied when you put both classes in your shopping cart.

    Born 2 Dance, Studio 1, 262 Cedar Lane SE, Vienna, Virginia 22180


    Taught by Dabe and Janelle Murphy
    Contact Dabe@gottaswing.com and Janelle@gottaswing.com
    Sunday nights, July 12-August 30 (8 weeks)
    5-6pm, dance practice/questions 6-6:15pm
    $160

    INTERMEDIATE BALBOA FOR SWING DANCERS
    BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!! Known for their smooth style, effortless appearance, and limitless enthusiasm, Dabe and Janelle will show you how to incorporate the fundamentals of Balboa—Posture, Position, Pressure, and Pulse—into your swing dancing repertoire. You’ll fine-tune your footwork, solidify your stretch, and create a better connection with your partner, the music, and even the dance floor. Suitable for students with no previous Balboa experience, and there is always plenty of new material for repeat students as well. Class is followed by 15 minutes of dance practice.

    Special offer: Register for both the Intermediate and Intermediate Balboa for Swing Dancers classes and get $20 off the total price. Discount is automatically applied when you put both classes in your shopping cart.

    Born 2 Dance, Studio 1, 262 Cedar Lane SE, Vienna, Virginia 22180

  • JULY 4 PARADE PREP PRACTICE SESSION

    Taught by Robert Hanson and Caitlin Smith
    Contact Robert@Gottaswing.com and Caitlin@Gottaswing.com
    Tuesday, June 30
    Classes are $20/person each; save $10 when you register for both–pay only $30/person!

    The National Independence Day Parade on Saturday, July 4 is just around the corner! We’re happy to offer a one-night workshop with Robert and Caitlin to help you be fully prepared. You’re invited to wear your parade outfits so you can get a feel for dancing and movement.

    ROUTINE REVIEW, 7-8pm
    $20/person

    Here’s your last chance to practice the Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy routine before the July 4 parade under instructor supervision! Caitlin and Robert will drill, drill, drill, plus go over best practices for parade procedures. Students in this class must have already learned the routine, and is recommended for those who are participating in the parade. You must have a partner for this class.

    AIR STEPS AND GROOVY TRICKS, 8-9pm
    $20/person

    Caitlin and Robert will teach some easy-to-incorporate air steps and groovy tricks. When the pace of the parade slows down, as it often does, paraders amuse onlookers with tricks and fancy moves, and the crowd goes wild! This class is not limited to parade participants, but a partner is required.

    Take both PARADE PREP PRACTICE SESSION classes and save $10! Discount automatically applied when you put both classes in your shopping cart.

    Cherrydale Volunteer Fire Department, 3900 Langston Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22207

    Taught by Robert Hanson and Caitlin Smith
    Contact Robert@Gottaswing.com and Caitlin@Gottaswing.com
    Tuesday, June 30
    Classes are $20/person each; save $10 when you register for both–pay only $30/person!

    The National Independence Day Parade on Saturday, July 4 is just around the corner! We’re happy to offer a one-night workshop with Robert and Caitlin to help you be fully prepared. You’re invited to wear your parade outfits so you can get a feel for dancing and movement.

    ROUTINE REVIEW, 7-8pm
    $20/person

    Here’s your last chance to practice the Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy routine before the July 4 parade under instructor supervision! Caitlin and Robert will drill, drill, drill, plus go over best practices for parade procedures. Students in this class must have already learned the routine, and is recommended for those who are participating in the parade. You must have a partner for this class.

    AIR STEPS AND GROOVY TRICKS, 8-9pm
    $20/person

    Caitlin and Robert will teach some easy-to-incorporate air steps and groovy tricks. When the pace of the parade slows down, as it often does, paraders amuse onlookers with tricks and fancy moves, and the crowd goes wild! This class is not limited to parade participants, but a partner is required.

    Take both PARADE PREP PRACTICE SESSION classes and save $10! Discount automatically applied when you put both classes in your shopping cart.

    Cherrydale Volunteer Fire Department, 3900 Langston Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22207

  • KICK IT UP A NOTCH: Charleston Mash-up

    Taught by Carla and Rye Crowen
    Contact Debra@gottaswing.com
    Saturday, July 25
    1:15-2:15pm
    $20/person advance registration (advance registration closes Friday, July 24 at 11:30pm)
    $30/door

    Carla and Rye look at some interesting ways to combine transitions and keep the flow going in the world of Charleston. Intermediate-level dancers.

    Carla Crowen (formerly Carla Heiney) is a celebrated Lindy Hop and vintage swing dance instructor known around the world. Formerly based in the DC metro area and later in San Francisco, she now resides in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Carla is a US Open Swing Dance Champion and holds some of the most prestigious titles in the swing dance world. She has choreographed and served as creative director for national television productions, including So You Think You Can Dance, has appeared in films, and is a member of the California Swing Dance Hall of Fame. Rye Crowen is a seasoned swing dancer, instructor, and pillar of the dance community. Over the years, he has been a member of several prestigious dance groups, including the renowned Lindy Hop performance team The 3 Minute Maniacs in San Francisco, the hip hop group Loose Change in San Francisco, JT Swings in the DC area, and many more. Along with Carla, Rye co-leads The Rhythm Lounge in Central Pennsylvania. Together, this energetic and enthusiastic couple brings decades of experience, joy, creativity, and inspiration to the dance floor. Outside of dance, Carla and Rye are avid book lovers, devoted cat parents, and a homeschooling family who deeply appreciate a delicious pour-over coffee and the simple joys of connection and community. We are delighted to share them once again with DC dancers as they invite you to KICK IT UP A NOTCH!

    Ballroom Back Room at the Spanish Ballroom, Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, Maryland 20812


    Taught by Carla and Rye Crowen
    Contact Debra@gottaswing.com
    Saturday, July 25
    1:15-2:15pm
    $20/person advance registration (advance registration closes Friday, July 24 at 11:30pm)
    $30/door

    Carla and Rye look at some interesting ways to combine transitions and keep the flow going in the world of Charleston.

    Carla Crowen (formerly Carla Heiney) is a celebrated Lindy Hop and vintage swing dance instructor known around the world. Formerly based in the DC metro area and later in San Francisco, she now resides in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Carla is a US Open Swing Dance Champion and holds some of the most prestigious titles in the swing dance world. She has choreographed and served as creative director for national television productions, including So You Think You Can Dance, has appeared in films, and is a member of the California Swing Dance Hall of Fame. Rye Crowen is a seasoned swing dancer, instructor, and pillar of the dance community. Over the years, he has been a member of several prestigious dance groups, including the renowned Lindy Hop performance team The 3 Minute Maniacs in San Francisco, the hip hop group Loose Change in San Francisco, JT Swings in the DC area, and many more. Along with Carla, Rye co-leads The Rhythm Lounge in Central Pennsylvania. Together, this energetic and enthusiastic couple brings decades of experience, joy, creativity, and inspiration to the dance floor. Outside of dance, Carla and Rye are avid book lovers, devoted cat parents, and a homeschooling family who deeply appreciate a delicious pour-over coffee and the simple joys of connection and community. We are delighted to share them once again with DC dancers as they invite you to KICK IT UP A NOTCH!

    Ballroom Back Room at the Spanish Ballroom, Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, Maryland 20812

  • KICK IT UP A NOTCH: Mixing Rhythms

    Taught by Carla and Rye Crowen
    Contact Debra@gottaswing.com
    Saturday, July 25
    12noon-1pm
    $20/person advance registration (advance registration closes Friday, July 24 at 11:30pm)
    $30/door

    Think of your dance like a set of LEGO blocks—small pieces you can combine in creative ways. In this class, Carla and Rye explore how to build more interesting “dance sentences.” You’ll play with footwork variations, timing changes, and simple ideas you can mix, match, and call out in the moment to keep your dancing fresh and expressive. Intermediate-level dancers.

    Carla Crowen (formerly Carla Heiney) is a celebrated Lindy Hop and vintage swing dance instructor known around the world. Formerly based in the DC metro area and later in San Francisco, she now resides in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Carla is a US Open Swing Dance Champion and holds some of the most prestigious titles in the swing dance world. She has choreographed and served as creative director for national television productions, including So You Think You Can Dance, has appeared in films, and is a member of the California Swing Dance Hall of Fame. Rye Crowen is a seasoned swing dancer, instructor, and pillar of the dance community. Over the years, he has been a member of several prestigious dance groups, including the renowned Lindy Hop performance team The 3 Minute Maniacs in San Francisco, the hip hop group Loose Change in San Francisco, JT Swings in the DC area, and many more. Along with Carla, Rye co-leads The Rhythm Lounge in Central Pennsylvania. Together, this energetic and enthusiastic couple brings decades of experience, joy, creativity, and inspiration to the dance floor. Outside of dance, Carla and Rye are avid book lovers, devoted cat parents, and a homeschooling family who deeply appreciate a delicious pour-over coffee and the simple joys of connection and community. We are delighted to share them once again with DC dancers as they invite you to KICK IT UP A NOTCH!

    Ballroom Back Room at the Spanish Ballroom, Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, Maryland 20812


    Taught by Carla and Rye Crowen
    Contact Debra@gottaswing.com
    Saturday, July 25
    12noon-1pm
    $20/person advance registration (advance registration closes Friday, July 24 at 11:30pm)
    $30/door

    Think of your dance like a set of LEGO blocks—small pieces you can combine in creative ways. In this class, Carla and Rye explore how to build more interesting “dance sentences.” You’ll play with footwork variations, timing changes, and simple ideas you can mix, match, and call out in the moment to keep your dancing fresh and expressive. Intermediate-level dancers.

    Carla Crowen (formerly Carla Heiney) is a celebrated Lindy Hop and vintage swing dance instructor known around the world. Formerly based in the DC metro area and later in San Francisco, she now resides in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Carla is a US Open Swing Dance Champion and holds some of the most prestigious titles in the swing dance world. She has choreographed and served as creative director for national television productions, including So You Think You Can Dance, has appeared in films, and is a member of the California Swing Dance Hall of Fame. Rye Crowen is a seasoned swing dancer, instructor, and pillar of the dance community. Over the years, he has been a member of several prestigious dance groups, including the renowned Lindy Hop performance team The 3 Minute Maniacs in San Francisco, the hip hop group Loose Change in San Francisco, JT Swings in the DC area, and many more. Along with Carla, Rye co-leads The Rhythm Lounge in Central Pennsylvania. Together, this energetic and enthusiastic couple brings decades of experience, joy, creativity, and inspiration to the dance floor. Outside of dance, Carla and Rye are avid book lovers, devoted cat parents, and a homeschooling family who deeply appreciate a delicious pour-over coffee and the simple joys of connection and community. We are delighted to share them once again with DC dancers as they invite you to KICK IT UP A NOTCH!

    Ballroom Back Room at the Spanish Ballroom, Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, Maryland 20812

  • KICK IT UP A NOTCH: Performance Routine

    Taught by Carla and Rye Crowen
    Contact Debra@gottaswing.com
    Saturday, July 25
    2:30-4pm
    $25/person advance registration; YOU MUST HAVE A PARTNER FOR THIS CLASS (advance registration closes Friday, July 24 at 11:30pm)
    $35/door

    Carla and Rye teach a short, dynamic and fun routine built on social dance ideas with a bit of sparkle. You’ll perform that evening at the dance with GRACE STREET SEVEN in the Spanish Ballroom during the band break—fun!!! (Yes, you have to pay admission to the dance.) YOU MUST HAVE A PARTNER FOR THIS CLASS. Intermediate-level dancers.

    Carla Crowen (formerly Carla Heiney) is a celebrated Lindy Hop and vintage swing dance instructor known around the world. Formerly based in the DC metro area and later in San Francisco, she now resides in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Carla is a US Open Swing Dance Champion and holds some of the most prestigious titles in the swing dance world. She has choreographed and served as creative director for national television productions, including So You Think You Can Dance, has appeared in films, and is a member of the California Swing Dance Hall of Fame. Rye Crowen is a seasoned swing dancer, instructor, and pillar of the dance community. Over the years, he has been a member of several prestigious dance groups, including the renowned Lindy Hop performance team The 3 Minute Maniacs in San Francisco, the hip hop group Loose Change in San Francisco, JT Swings in the DC area, and many more. Along with Carla, Rye co-leads The Rhythm Lounge in Central Pennsylvania. Together, this energetic and enthusiastic couple brings decades of experience, joy, creativity, and inspiration to the dance floor. Outside of dance, Carla and Rye are avid book lovers, devoted cat parents, and a homeschooling family who deeply appreciate a delicious pour-over coffee and the simple joys of connection and community. We are delighted to share them once again with DC dancers as they invite you to KICK IT UP A NOTCH!

    Ballroom Back Room at the Spanish Ballroom, Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, Maryland 20812


    Taught by Carla and Rye Crowen
    Contact Debra@gottaswing.com
    Saturday, July 25
    2:30-4pm
    $25/person advance registration; YOU MUST HAVE A PARTNER FOR THIS CLASS (advance registration closes Friday, July 24 at 11:30pm)
    $35/door

    Carla and Rye teach a short, dynamic and fun routine built on social dance ideas with a bit of sparkle. You’ll perform that evening at the dance with GRACE STREET SEVEN in the Spanish Ballroom during the band break—fun!!! (Yes, you have to pay admission to the dance.) YOU MUST HAVE A PARTNER FOR THIS CLASS. Intermediate-level dancers.

    Carla Crowen (formerly Carla Heiney) is a celebrated Lindy Hop and vintage swing dance instructor known around the world. Formerly based in the DC metro area and later in San Francisco, she now resides in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Carla is a US Open Swing Dance Champion and holds some of the most prestigious titles in the swing dance world. She has choreographed and served as creative director for national television productions, including So You Think You Can Dance, has appeared in films, and is a member of the California Swing Dance Hall of Fame. Rye Crowen is a seasoned swing dancer, instructor, and pillar of the dance community. Over the years, he has been a member of several prestigious dance groups, including the renowned Lindy Hop performance team The 3 Minute Maniacs in San Francisco, the hip hop group Loose Change in San Francisco, JT Swings in the DC area, and many more. Along with Carla, Rye co-leads The Rhythm Lounge in Central Pennsylvania. Together, this energetic and enthusiastic couple brings decades of experience, joy, creativity, and inspiration to the dance floor. Outside of dance, Carla and Rye are avid book lovers, devoted cat parents, and a homeschooling family who deeply appreciate a delicious pour-over coffee and the simple joys of connection and community. We are delighted to share them once again with DC dancers as they invite you to KICK IT UP A NOTCH!

    Ballroom Back Room at the Spanish Ballroom, Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, Maryland 20812

  • LEARN THE SHIM SHAM!

    Taught by Dabe and Janelle Murphy
    Contact     Dabe@gottaswing.com and Janelle@gottaswing.com
    Sunday, August 30
    6:15-7:30pm
    $25

    Based on a tap dance routine, the Shim Sham Shimmy was adapted by Lindy Hoppers when Lindy Hop legend Frankie Manning started using it as a class warm-up. Now performed at swing dances all over the world, including Gottaswing dances at Colvin Run Dance Hall, BlackRock Center For the Arts, and the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, you’ll love being part of this world-wide tradition! No partner needed, all levels welcome.

    Born 2 Dance, 262 Cedar Lane SE, Vienna, Virginia 22180


    Taught by Dabe and Janelle Murphy
    Contact     Dabe@gottaswing.com and Janelle@gottaswing.com
    Sunday, August 30
    6:15-7:30pm
    $25

    Based on a tap dance routine, the Shim Sham Shimmy was adapted by Lindy Hoppers when Lindy Hop legend Frankie Manning started using it as a class warm-up. Now performed at swing dances all over the world, including Gottaswing dances at Colvin Run Dance Hall, BlackRock Center For the Arts, and the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, you’ll love being part of this world-wide tradition! No partner needed, all levels welcome.

    Born 2 Dance, 262 Cedar Lane SE, Vienna, Virginia 22180