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, May 22, 2025:

Stormi & the Blue Skies Play Live in the Bumper Car Pavilion!

Warm up for Red Hot Blues and BBQ with our favorite musicians from the Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation playing authentic Piedmont blues! We’re moving locations from our usual Thursday spot to the Glen Echo Bumper Car Pavilion. All-levels, beginner-friendly lesson in blues dance foundations (taught by Dr. Jesse and Rachel Jawin) starts at 8:15. No partner or prior experience is required! $15 covers the blues foundations lesson and the dance with live music.

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.

Stay up to date

…by following Capital Blues on Facebook, joining the email list, or adding the Capital Blues Google calendar.