SPECIALTY CLASSES
Going beyond our regular eight-week beginner and intermediate class sessions, SPECIALTY CLASSES provide the opportunity to delve into a variety of different topics. From one-time workshops to short sessions to learning a choreographed dance routine, these classes provide an opportunity to deepen your knowledge and expand your swing dance horizons.
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Beginner Level Balboa
Taught by Cassie Stoa and Stanley Steers, special guest Tiffany Brantner
Contact [email protected]
Wednesday nights, May 7-June 25 (7 weeks)
NOTE: No class on Wednesday, June 18
8:30-9:30pm
$125/personWhat is Balboa? This swing-adjacent dance, also known as simply “Bal,” originated in Southern California in the 1920s, and was popular in the 1930s and ’40s. This eight-count basic enjoyed a resurgence in the Great Lindy Hop Revival of 1998 and is now a staple of the swing dance world. Particularly suited for (but not limited to) fast music, this is a great addition to your swing dance vocabulary. This beginner-level Balboa class is suitable for dancers of all levels of experience, including students who took the January/February 2025 Balboa class as new material will be added.
Special offer: Register for both the Beginner and Beginner Level Balboa classes and get $10 off the total price. Discount is automatically applied when you put both classes in your shopping cart.
Carroll Baldwin Hall, 9035 Baltimore Street, Savage, Maryland 20763
Taught by Cassie Stoa and Stanley Steers, special guest Tiffany Brantner
Contact [email protected]
Wednesday nights, May 7-June 25 (7 weeks)
NOTE: No class on Wednesday, June 18
8:30-9:30pm
$125/personWhat is Balboa? This swing-adjacent dance, also known as simply “Bal,” originated in Southern California in the 1920s, and was popular in the 1930s and ’40s. This eight-count basic enjoyed a resurgence in the Great Lindy Hop Revival of 1998 and is now a staple of the swing dance world. Particularly suited for (but not limited to) fast music, this is a great addition to your swing dance vocabulary. This beginner-level Balboa class is suitable for dancers of all levels of experience, including students who took the January/February 2025 Balboa class as new material will be added.
Special offer: Register for both the Beginner and Beginner Level Balboa classes and get $10 off the total price. Discount is automatically applied when you put both classes in your shopping cart.
Carroll Baldwin Hall, 9035 Baltimore Street, Savage, Maryland 20763
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BlackRock Center for the Arts, Germantown
Taught by Jen and Brian Behe
Contact [email protected]
Wednesday nights, May 7-June 25 (8 weeks)
8-9pm
$140/personBlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown, Maryland 20874
Taught by Jen and Brian Behe
Contact [email protected]
Wednesday nights, May 7-June 25 (8 weeks)
8-9pm
$140/person
BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown, Maryland 20874
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BlackRock Center for the Arts, Germantown
Taught by Jen and Brian Behe
Contact [email protected]
Wednesday nights, May 7-June 25 (8 weeks)
7-8pm
$140/personBlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown, Maryland 20874
Taught by Jen and Brian Behe
Contact [email protected]
Wednesday nights, May 7-June 25 (8 weeks)
7-8pm
$140/personBlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown, Maryland 20874
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Born 2 Dance, Vienna
Taught by Dabe and Janelle Murphy
Contact [email protected] and [email protected]
Sunday nights, May 4-June 29 (8 weeks)
NOTE: No class on Sunday, May 25 due to the Memorial Day holiday
6:15-7:15pm, dance practice/questions 7:15-7:30pm
$140Special offer: Register for both the Intermediate and Intermediate Level 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 [email protected] and [email protected]
Sunday nights, May 4-June 29 (8 weeks)
NOTE: No class on Sunday, May 25 due to the Memorial Day holiday
6:15-7:15pm, dance practice/questions 7:15-7:30pm
$140Special offer: Register for both the Intermediate and Intermediate Level 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
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Born 2 Dance, Vienna
Taught by Jennifer Sills and Aric Campling
Contact [email protected]
Sunday nights, May 4-June 29 (8 weeks)
NOTE: No class on Sunday, May 25 due to the Memorial Day holiday
5-6pm
$125/person
Born 2 Dance, Studio 2, 262 Cedar Lane SE, Vienna, Virginia 22180
Taught by Jennifer Sills and Aric Campling
Contact [email protected]
Sunday nights, May 4-June 29 (8 weeks)
NOTE: No class on Sunday, May 25 due to the Memorial Day holiday
5-6pm
$140/personBorn 2 Dance, Studio 2, 262 Cedar Lane SE, Vienna, Virginia 22180
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Born 2 Dance, Vienna
BALBOA: Focus on Cross-Overs
Taught by Dabe and Janelle Murphy
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Sunday night, April 27
5-6pm
$20This special Balboa workshop is an intensive dive into Cross-Overs, recognized as a classic variation in Balboa.
Born 2 Dance, 262 Cedar Lane SE, Vienna, Virginia 22180
BALBOA: Focus on Cross-Overs
Taught by Dabe and Janelle Murphy
Contact [email protected] and [email protected]
Sunday night, April 27
5-6pm
$20This special Balboa workshop is an intensive dive into Cross-Overs, recognized as a classic variation in Balboa.
Born 2 Dance, 262 Cedar Lane SE, Vienna, Virginia 22180
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Carroll Baldwin Hall, Savage
Taught by Cassie Stoa and Stanley Steers
Contact [email protected]
Wednesday nights, May 7-June 25 (7 weeks)
NOTE: No class on Wednesday, June 18
7:30-8:30pm
$125/personCarroll Baldwin Hall, 9035 Baltimore Street, Savage, Maryland 20763
Taught by Cassie Stoa and Stanley Steers
Contact [email protected]
Wednesday nights, May 7-June 25 (7 weeks)
NOTE: No class on Wednesday, June 18
7:30-8:30pm
$125/personSpecial offer: Register for both the Beginner and Beginner Level Balboa classes and get $10 off the total price. Discount is automatically applied when you put both classes in your shopping cart.
Carroll Baldwin Hall, 9035 Baltimore Street, Savage, Maryland 20763
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Cherrydale Volunteer Fire Department, Arlington
Taught by Caitlin Smith and Robert Hanson
Contact [email protected] or [email protected]
Tuesday nights, May 6-June 24 (8 weeks)
7-8pm
$140/personCherrydale Volunteer Fire Department, 3900 Langston Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22207
Taught by Caitlin Smith and Robert Hanson
Contact [email protected] or [email protected]
Tuesday nights, May 6-June 24 (8 weeks)
7-8pm
$140/person
Cherrydale Volunteer Fire Department, 3900 Langston Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22207
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Cherrydale Volunteer Fire Department, Arlington
Taught by Caitlin Smith and Robert Hanson
Contact [email protected] or [email protected]
Tuesday nights, May 6-June 24 (8 weeks)
8-9pm
$140/personCherrydale Volunteer Fire Department, 3900 Langston Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22207
Taught by Caitlin Smith and Robert Hanson
Contact [email protected] or [email protected]
Tuesday nights, May 6-June 24 (8 weeks)
8-9pm
$140/person
Cherrydale Volunteer Fire Department, 3900 Langston Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22207
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Chevy Chase Ballroom, Northwest DC
Taught by Debra Sternberg and Tom Koerner
Contact [email protected] or [email protected]
Monday nights, May 5-June 30 (8 weeks)
NOTE: No class on Monday, May 26 due to the Memorial Day holiday
7-8pm
$140/personChevy Chase Ballroom, 5207 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20015
Taught by Debra Sternberg and Tom Koerner
Contact [email protected] or [email protected]
Monday nights, May 5-June 30 (8 weeks)
NOTE: No class on Monday, May 26 due to the Memorial Day holiday
7-8pm
$140/person
Chevy Chase Ballroom, 5207 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20015
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Chevy Chase Ballroom, Northwest DC
Taught by Debra Sternberg and Tom Koerner
Contact [email protected] or [email protected]
Monday nights, May 5-June 30 (8 weeks)
NOTE: No class on Monday, May 26 due to the Memorial Day holiday
8-9pm
$140/personChevy Chase Ballroom, 5207 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20015
Taught by Debra Sternberg and Tom Koerner
Contact [email protected] or [email protected]
Monday nights, May 5-June 30 (8 weeks)
NOTE: No class on Monday, May 26 due to the Memorial Day holiday
8-9pm
$140/person
Chevy Chase Ballroom, 5207 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20015
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Colvin Run Dance Hall, Great Falls
Taught by Sue Caley and Andrew Tecco
Contact [email protected] and [email protected]
Monday nights, May 5-June 30 (8 weeks)
NOTE: No class on Monday, May 26 due to the Memorial Day holiday
7-8pm
$140/personColvin Run Dance Hall, 10201 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls, Virginia 22066
Taught by Sue Caley and Andrew Tecco
Contact [email protected] and [email protected]
Monday nights, May 5-June 30 (8 weeks)
NOTE: No class on Monday, May 26 due to the Memorial Day holiday
7-8pm
$140/personColvin Run Dance Hall, 10201 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls, Virginia 22066
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Colvin Run Dance Hall, Great Falls
Taught by Sue Caley and Andrew Tecco
Contact [email protected] and [email protected]
Monday nights, May 5-June 30 (8 weeks)
NOTE: No class on Monday, May 26 due to the Memorial Day holiday
8-9pm
$140/personColvin Run Dance Hall, 10201 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls, Virginia 22066
Taught by Sue Caley and Andrew Tecco
Contact [email protected] and [email protected]
Monday nights, May 5-June 30 (8 weeks)
NOTE: No class on Monday, May 26 due to the Memorial Day holiday
8-9pm
$140/personColvin Run Dance Hall, 10201 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls, Virginia 22066
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Dance Etc, Woodbridge
Taught by Janice and Glenn Gardner
Contact [email protected]
Sunday nights, May 4-June 29 (8 weeks)
NOTE: No class on Sunday, May 25 due to the Memorial Day holiday
(Additional studio space is available for unsupervised practice during the evening.)
5-6pm
$140/personDance Etc, 14017 Telegraph Road, Woodbridge, Virginia 22192
Taught by Janice and Glenn Gardner
Contact [email protected]
Sunday nights, May 4-June 29 (8 weeks)
NOTE: No class on Sunday, May 25 due to the Memorial Day holiday
(Additional studio space is available for unsupervised practice during the evening.)
5-6pm
$140/personDance Etc, 14017 Telegraph Road, Woodbridge, Virginia 22192
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Dance Etc, Woodbridge
Taught by Janice and Glenn Gardner
Contact [email protected]
Sunday nights, May 4-June 29 (8 weeks)
NOTE: No class on Sunday, May 25 due to the Memorial Day holiday
(Additional studio space is available for unsupervised practice during the evening.)
6-7pm
7-7:30pm routine practice time
$140/personBANDSTAND BOOGIE ROUTINE! Developed by Sue and Gary, this routine will be performed in downtown Washington, DC at the annual Independence Day Parade on July 4. No partner required for the class, but you will need a partner to participate in the parade. Class is followed by routine practice time to work with your parade partner. Variations will also be taught. See this VIDEO of the full routine.
Dance Etc, 14017 Telegraph Road, Woodbridge, Virginia 22192
Taught by Janice and Glenn Gardner
Contact [email protected]
Sunday nights, May 4-June 29 (8 weeks)
NOTE: No class on Sunday, May 25 due to the Memorial Day holiday
(Additional studio space is available for unsupervised practice during the evening.)
6-7pm
7-7:30pm routine practice time
$140/personBANDSTAND BOOGIE ROUTINE! Developed by Sue and Gary, this routine will be performed in downtown Washington, DC at the annual Independence Day Parade on July 4. No partner required for the class, but you will need a partner to participate in the parade. Class is followed by routine practice time to work with your parade partner. Variations will also be taught. See this VIDEO of the full routine.
Dance Etc, 14017 Telegraph Road, Woodbridge, Virginia 22192
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DanceSport Dupont at Church of the Pilgrims, Dupont Circle
Taught by Lily Matini and Mead McLean
Contact [email protected] or [email protected]
Thursday nights, May 8-June 26 (8 weeks)
7-8pm
$140/personDanceSport Dupont at Church of the Pilgrims, 2201 P Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037
Note: Facing the front entrance of the church, take the walkway to the left side of the building and down the stairway leading to DanceSport Dupont in the basement social hall. Free street parking is available after 6:30pm, and there is a small lot and additional parking at the Church.
Taught by Lily Matini and Mead McLean
Contact [email protected] or [email protected]
Thursday nights, May 8-June 26 (8 weeks)
7-8pm
$140/personDanceSport Dupont at Church of the Pilgrims, 2201 P Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037
Note: Facing the front entrance of the church, take the walkway to the left side of the building and down the stairway leading to DanceSport Dupont in the basement social hall. Free street parking is available after 6:30pm, and there is a small lot and additional parking at the Church. -
DanceSport Dupont at Church of the Pilgrims, Dupont Circle
Taught by Lily Matini and Mead McLean
Contact [email protected] or [email protected]
Thursday nights, May 8-June 26 (8 weeks)
8-9pm
$140/personDanceSport Dupont at Church of the Pilgrims, 2201 P Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037
Note: Facing the front entrance of the church, take the walkway to the left side of the building and down the stairway leading to DanceSport Dupont in the basement social hall. Free street parking is available after 6:30pm, and there is a small lot and additional parking at the Church.
Taught by Lily Matini and Mead McLean
Contact [email protected] or [email protected]
Thursday nights, May 8-June 26 (8 weeks)
8-9pm
$140/personThis intermediate session will focus on working on better swing-outs, emphasizing technique and building skill levels. You’ll also be learning the Big Apple, an iconic Lindy Hop routine that’s a really fun warm-up.
DanceSport Dupont at Church of the Pilgrims, 2201 P Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037
Note: Facing the front entrance of the church, take the walkway to the left side of the building and down the stairway leading to DanceSport Dupont in the basement social hall. Free street parking is available after 6:30pm, and there is a small lot and additional parking at the Church. -
Dawn Crafton Dance Connection, Rockville
Taught by Valerie Cox and Miguel Lago
Contact [email protected] and [email protected]
Wednesday nights, May 7-June 25 (8 weeks)
8-9pm
$140/personDawn Crafton Dance Connection, 152 Gibbs Street, Rockville, Maryland 20850
Taught by Valerie Cox and Miguel Lago
Contact [email protected] and [email protected]
Wednesday nights, May 7-June 25 (8 weeks)
8-9pm
$140/personDawn Crafton Dance Connection, 152 Gibbs Street, Rockville, Maryland 20850
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Dawn Crafton Dance Connection, Rockville
Taught by Valerie Cox and Miguel Lago
Contact [email protected] and [email protected]
Wednesday nights, May 7-June 25 (8 weeks)
7-8pm
$140/personDawn Crafton Dance Connection, 152 Gibbs Street, Rockville, Maryland 20850
Taught by Valerie Cox and Miguel Lago
Contact [email protected] and [email protected]
Wednesday nights, May 7-June 25 (8 weeks)
7-8pm
$140/personDawn Crafton Dance Connection, 152 Gibbs Street, Rockville, Maryland 20850
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Hill Center, Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
Taught by Robert Hanson and Caitlin Smith
Contact [email protected] and [email protected]
Sunday nights, May 4-June 29 (8 weeks)
NOTE: No class on Sunday, May 25 due to the Memorial Day weekend
4-5pm
$140/personHill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20003
Taught by Robert Hanson and Caitlin Smith
Contact [email protected] and [email protected]
Sunday nights, May 4-June 29 (8 weeks)
NOTE: No class on Sunday, May 25 due to the Memorial Day weekend
4-5pm
$140/person
Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20003
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Hill Center, Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
Taught by Robert Hanson and Caitlin Smith
Contact [email protected] and [email protected]
Sunday nights, May 4-June 29 (8 weeks)
NOTE: No class on Sunday, May 25 due to the Memorial Day holiday
5-6pm
$140/person
Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20003
Taught by Robert Hanson and Caitlin Smith
Contact [email protected] and [email protected]
Sunday nights, May 4-June 29 (8 weeks)
NOTE: No class on Sunday, May 25 due to the Memorial Day holiday
5-6pm
$140/person
Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20003
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Intermediate Level Balboa for Swing Dancers
Taught by Dabe and Janelle Murphy
Contact [email protected] and [email protected]
Sunday nights, May 4-June 29
NOTE: No class on Sunday, May 25 due to the Memorial Day holiday
5-6pm, dance practice/questions 6-6:15pm
$140INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 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 Level 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 [email protected] and [email protected]
Sunday nights, May 4-June 29
NOTE: No class on Sunday, May 25 due to the Memorial Day holiday
5-6pm, dance practice/questions 6-6:15pm
$140INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 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 Level 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
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Intermediate Level Balboa for Swing Dancers
Taught by Dabe and Janelle Murphy
Contact [email protected] and [email protected]
Sunday nights, May 4-June 29
NOTE: No class on Sunday, May 25 due to the Memorial Day holiday
5-6pm, dance practice/questions 6-6:15pm
$140INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 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 Level 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 [email protected] and [email protected]
Sunday nights, May 4-June 29
NOTE: No class on Sunday, May 25 due to the Memorial Day holiday
5-6pm, dance practice/questions 6-6:15pm
$140INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 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 Level 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
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Stacy C. Sherwood Center, Fairfax
Taught by Jennifer Sills and Aric Campling
Contact [email protected]
Tuesday nights, May 6-June 24 (8 weeks)
7-8pm
$140/person
Stacy C. Sherwood Center, Performance Hall, 3740 Blenheim Boulevard, Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Taught by Jennifer Sills and Aric Campling
Contact [email protected]
Tuesday nights, May 6-June 24 (8 weeks)
7-8pm
$140/personStacy C. Sherwood Center, Performance Hall, 3740 Blenheim Boulevard, Fairfax, Virginia 22030
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Stacy C. Sherwood Center, Fairfax
Taught by Jennifer Sills and Aric Campling
Contact [email protected]
Tuesday nights, May 6-June 24 (8 weeks)
8-9pm
$140/person
Stacy C. Sherwood Center, Performance Hall, 3740 Blenheim Boulevard, Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Taught by Jennifer Sills and Aric Campling
Contact [email protected]
Tuesday nights, May 6-June 24 (8 weeks)
8-9pm
$140/person
Stacy C. Sherwood Center, Performance Hall, 3740 Blenheim Boulevard, Fairfax, Virginia 22030
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Warrenton Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, Warrenton
Taught by Valerie Pyle and Joe Manning
Contact [email protected]
Wednesday nights, May 7-June 25 (8 weeks)
7-8pm
$140/personWarrenton Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 91 Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186
Taught by Valerie Pyle and Joe Manning
Contact [email protected]
Wednesday nights, May 7-June 25 (8 weeks)
7-8pm
$140/personWarrenton Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 91 Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186
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Warrenton Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, Warrenton
Taught by Valerie Pyle and Joe Manning
Contact [email protected]
Wednesday nights, May 7-June 25 (8 weeks)
8-9pm
$140/personWarrenton Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 91 Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186
Taught by Valerie Pyle and Joe Manning
Contact [email protected]
Wednesday nights, May 7-June 25 (8 weeks)
8-9pm
$140/personWarrenton Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 91 Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186
