Cuban Dance With DC Casineros

DC Casineros Dance Company presents an afternoon of Cuban-inspired dance at Glen Echo Park. The event blends Afro-Cuban and Afro-Caribbean traditions with French and English contra-dance influences. Like contra or square dancing, participants change partners in a circle while following a caller, with a distinctive Cuban twist.

The program begins with a warm-up and three lessons tailored to kids and parents, beginners, and intermediate or advanced dancers. A social dance follows. DC Casineros has presented Rueda de Casino dances at the Park for several years, and co-directors Amanda Gill and Adrian Valdivia have taught and performed throughout the Washington area, including work connected to dance therapy.

When: Saturday, October 24, 2026.

Schedule: Warm-up from 2:00 to 2:15 p.m.; three separate lessons from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m.; and social dancing from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.

Lessons: The lesson hour includes sessions for kids and parents, beginners, and intermediate and advanced dancers.

Tickets: Adults are $15, available online or at the door. Kids and teens ages 19 and under pay $5, available at the door only.

Venue: Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture.

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