We offer dances, classes, special workshops, and other events celebrating blues dance in the Washington, D.C. area.

Red Hot Blues & BBQ 2024

Coming May 24-27, 2024: we’re hosting the triumphant return of Red Hot Blues & BBQ, an annual weekend of picnics, bands, and late night blues dances around the DC area, featuring live music with local legends Carly Harvey and Stacy Brooks and headliner D.K. Harrell. Registration for the full weekend, live music only, or individal dances is now open!

Updated Mask Policy: Masks Optional

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

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Back Room Blues Weekly Dance

Back Room Blues, our weekly dance, happens Thursday nights at 9 pm in the Back Room at Glen Echo Park. Beginner lessons start at 8:15. Hope to dance with you there!

Special location change: the Thursday May 2 dance will be held in the Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park.

April 25:

Beginner Lesson (8:15 pm – 9:00 pm, Back Room)

Instructors: Jesse “Tall Jesse” Barber and Rebecca RG

DJed Dance (9:00 pm – 11:30 pm, Back Room)

DJs: Helene Horowitz and Sacha Baniel-Stark

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