Capital Blues hosts dances, classes, special workshops, and other events celebrating blues dance in the Washington, D.C. area.

Save us a dance at Back Room Blues, weekly on Thursday nights at 9 at Glen Echo Park. Beginner-friendly lessons in blues dance foundations free with admission!

Announcements

Special Event Thursday, April 24, 2025:

Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo

8pm Swinging Into Blues Workshop with Robin Chow

9pm Dance to Live Blues from Jess Eliot Mhyre!

The night before DCLX, instructor Robin Chow joins us from Seattle to teach a Swinging Into Blues dance workshop appropriate for intermediate-and-up lindy hop AND/OR blues dancers. Perfect for blues-curious DCLX attendees! Beginner lesson also available at 8pm.

Then Jess Eliot Mhyre, formerly of the Bumper Jacksons, plays all-blues sets from 9pm to 11:30pm!

$15 at the door or free with a DCLX weekend pass.

Red Hot Blues & BBQ: May 22–26, 2025

Coming Memorial Day weekend: the tradition of live bands, food, and good good dancing continues. Click here for more information.

Register now for this year’s amazing event!

Masks optional

Masks are optional at Capital Blues events. See the covid-19 policy for complete information.

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