Cuban Dance with DC Casineros

DC Casineros Dance Company presents an afternoon of Cuban-influenced dance instruction followed by a social dance. The event draws on Afro-Cuban, Afro-Caribbean, and French and English contra-dance traditions. Participants change partners within a circle formation in response to a caller, offering a Cuban variation on the structure familiar from contra and square dancing.

DC Casineros has presented Rueda de Casino social dances at Glen Echo Park for several years. Company co-directors Amanda Gill and Adrian Valdivia have taught and performed at venues throughout the area and have experience with dance as therapy.

When: Saturday, September 26, 2026

Schedule: Warm-up from 2:00 to 2:15 p.m.; three simultaneous lesson levels from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. for kids and parents, beginners, and intermediate/advanced dancers; social dance from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.

Lineup: Dance instruction and social dancing led by DC Casineros Dance Company, with Amanda Gill and Adrian Valdivia as co-directors.

Ages: Kids and teens are defined as ages 19 and under. A separate beginner lesson and an intermediate/advanced lesson are also offered.

Tickets: $15 for adults; $5 for kids and teens ages 19 and under.

Ticket policy: All sales are final.

Venue: Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture.