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

First dance of 2025: Jan. 9!

No dances December 26 or January 2: we’re back on the second Thursday of January. Catch you in the new year!

Live music in the Back Room featuring musicians from Archie’s Barbershop: Jan. 9

We’re ringing in the new year with a dance to live music! This dance will be $15 to support the band.

Learn more about Archie’s Barbershop and the Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation, a long-running acoustic blues jam based in Maryland.

Blues Connection Clinics: Jan. 9-30

January 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2025
Glen Echo Park

Dr. Jesse and a varying cast of teachers are here to improve your connection with your dance partners. More details to follow! Preregistration on the Classes page.

Red Hot Blues & BBQ 2025: May 23-26

Coming Memorial Day weekend: the tradition of live bands, food, and good good dancing continues. Mark your calendar for Red Hot Blues & BBQ, May 23-26, 2025.

Masks optional

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

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