Swing 5 Jazz/ Includes beginner Balboa dance lesson @7:15

Swing 5 brings a lively French-inspired take on 1930s jazz and swing to Hank Dietle’s Tavern. Led by local guitarist James Key and influenced by Django Reinhardt, the band combines slap bass, two rhythm guitars, accordion, and fiddle for fast-tempo music made for dancing.

The evening begins with a beginner Balboa lesson taught by Glen Echo instructors Tony Treston and Katherine Anderson. This footwork-focused style is suited to energetic music and crowded dance floors; no partner is required. After the lesson, attendees can stay to dance during Swing 5’s performance.

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2026

Showtimes: Beginner Balboa lesson at 7:15 PM; Swing 5 performs at 8:00 PM; event ends at 10:00 PM

Tickets: $10–$20 recommended donation

Lineup: Swing 5, led by guitarist James Key, with slap bass, two rhythm guitars, accordion, and fiddle

Lesson: A free, 30-minute introductory Balboa lesson with Tony Treston and Katherine Anderson

Music: Fast-tempo jazz and swing influenced by Django Reinhardt and the band’s evocation of 1930s France

Dance Information: No partner is needed for the lesson, and attendees are invited to practice their new steps on the venue’s dance floor

Venue: Hank Dietle’s Tavern

Address: 11010 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852