• Dawn Crafton Dance Connection, Rockville

    Taught by Valerie Cox and Miguel Lago
    Contact ValerieCox@gottaswing.com and Miguel@gottaswing.com
    Wednesday nights, May 6-June 24 (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, May 6-June 24 (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, May 3-June 28 (8 weeks)
    NOTE: No classes on Sunday, May 24
    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, May 3-June 28 (8 weeks)
    NOTE: No classes on Sunday, May 24
    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, May 3-June 28 (8 weeks)
    NOTE: No classes on Sunday, May 24
    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, May 3-June 28 (8 weeks)
    NOTE: No classes on Sunday, May 24
    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, May 3-June 28 (7 weeks)
    NOTE: No classes on Sunday, May 24 and June 7
    5-6pm, dance practice/questions 6-6:15pm
    $120

    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 $10 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, May 3-June 28 (7 weeks)
    NOTE: No classes on Sunday, May 24 and June 7
    5-6pm, dance practice/questions 6-6:15pm
    $120

    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 $10 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

  • 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

  • Stacy C. Sherwood Center, Fairfax

    Taught by Laurie Shaw and Colin Hall
    Contact Laurie@gottaswing.com and Colin@gottaswing.com
    Tuesday nights, May 5-June 23 (8 weeks)
    BIG BIG NOTE: Due to scheduling issues at the Sherwood Center, classes on Tuesday, May 12, Tuesday, June 16, and Tuesday, June 23 move to Historic Blenheim, 3610 Blenheim Boulevard, Fairfax, Virginia 22030
    7-8pm
    $160/person

    Stacy C. Sherwood Center, Rehearsal Room, 3740 Blenheim Boulevard, Fairfax, Virginia 22030


    Taught by Laurie Shaw and Colin Hall
    Contact Laurie@gottaswing.com and Colin@gottaswing.com
    Tuesday nights, May 5-June 23 (8 weeks)
    BIG BIG NOTE:     Due to scheduling issues at the Sherwood Center, classes on Tuesday, May 12, Tuesday, June 16, and Tuesday, June 23 move to Historic Blenheim, 3610 Blenheim Boulevard, Fairfax, Virginia 22030
    7-8pm
    $160/person

    Stacy C. Sherwood Center, Rehearsal Room, 3740 Blenheim Boulevard, Fairfax, Virginia 22030

  • Stacy C. Sherwood Center, Fairfax

    Taught by Laurie Shaw and Colin Hall
    Contact Laurie@gottaswing.com and Colin@gottaswing.com
    Tuesday nights, May 5-June 23 (8 weeks)
    BIG BIG NOTE:     Due to scheduling issues at the Sherwood Center, classes on Tuesday, May 12, Tuesday, June 16, and Tuesday, June 23 move to Historic Blenheim, 3610 Blenheim Boulevard, Fairfax, Virginia 22030
    8-9pm
    $160/person

    Stacy C. Sherwood Center, Rehearsal Room, 3740 Blenheim Boulevard, Fairfax, Virginia 22030


    Taught by Laurie Shaw and Colin Hall
    Contact Laurie@gottaswing.com and Colin@gottaswing.com
    Tuesday nights, May 5-June 23 (8 weeks)
    BIG BIG NOTE:     Due to scheduling issues at the Sherwood Center, classes on Tuesday, May 12, Tuesday, June 16, and Tuesday, June 23 move to Historic Blenheim, 3610 Blenheim Boulevard, Fairfax, Virginia 22030
    8-9pm
    $160/person

    Stacy C. Sherwood Center, Rehearsal Room, 3740 Blenheim Boulevard, Fairfax, Virginia 22030