Friendly, safe environment | Experienced teachers
All levels covered: from new beginners to very advanced, and No Partner needed!
Above: Chevy Chase Baptist Church. Enter through this corner door, at the intersection of Belt Rd NW and Northampton St NW.
1. Weekly Saturday Dance Classes—Join us!
Every Saturday, 1:15-4:15 pm
$15 cash, PayPal, Venmo, credit card, and Apple Pay accepted in class. Pre-registration is no longer available. Just show up and pay in class! $10 for children 12-17 if accompanied by a parent who is in the room.
Chevy Chase Baptist Church (back corner door)
5671 Western Ave NW
Washington DC 20015This class covers what is informally called “Cuban Salsa”—also called Rueda de Casino, with both instruction and social dancing.
Note: On the 1st Saturday of the month we sometimes hold a workshop at noon before class, for intermediate and advanced dancers. And on the 3rd Saturday of the month, we usually include students in our intermediate as well as the advanced level, in a second class after the social dancing.
ALSO: A lady who sells dance shoes will visit our class on June 6. She has all types of shoes and you can purchase them during our social dance time!
Some of us go out for coffee or a bite to eat afterwards and everyone is welcome!
Join us to laugh, make friends, learn cool moves, and create a dance community. Dress comfortably. Watch some class videos: youtu.be/zfLsUVyMLo8, youtu.be/ZHfJbGBA7t0, youtu.be/nLgHSvVS_Zo and youtu.be/KWNwBHS2fig.
5 blocks from Friendship Heights Metro (Red Line), one block from Chevy Chase Circle, and on the route of several bus lines. For public transit directions, click here.
2. Barb’s Recent Books
a. Dance Guidebook
Danceintime’s director, Barb Bernstein, published a book titled “Salsa Dancing & Rueda de Casino Guidebook for Beginner to Advanced Dancers: Steps, Styling, Technique, Latin Rhythms, Humor & Anecdotes.” It’s a “genre blender”—part textbook, part memoir, and part coffee table book that’s fun to browse! The Guidebook is available in kindle, paperback and hardback formats!
Available at Amazon
Website: salsacasinorueda.com
One Amazon reviewer summarized the book this way:
“Drawing on decades of teaching experience, Barbara has distilled her knowledge into a clear, engaging read that’s perfect for beginners and seasoned dancers alike. The book covers everything from basic steps to the cultural roots of salsa, with links to videos for easy practice. Her warmth and expertise shine through, making it both fun and inspiring to read. If you’ve ever wanted to learn salsa or deepen your connection to Cuban dance, this book is a must-have!”
b. Children’s Books
In addition, Barb also recently published some funny and wildly imaginative children’s books about hilarious adventures for ages 5 to 13. They are available at Amazon. For details: Wiseoldowlbooks.com.
3. Bossa Classes
First Saturday of each month, 9-10 pm for beginner/early intermediate
$10 — cash, venmo, or paypal— for the class. (Note: If you arrive before 9 pm, there is no additional cover charge. But after 9 pm everyone entering Bossa pays a cover charge.)
Stay after class to dance. There’s a live band later, downstairs and other things going on upstairs!
Bossa Bistro + Lounge (2nd floor); 2463 18th St NW; Washington DC 20009
And don’t miss their great food and drinks!
4. DIT T-Shirt
At this link you can buy DanceInTime T-shirts as well as water bottles and bandanas with the DIT logo.
Social dancing at Mambo Fridays
5. Mambo Fridays at Bryant Street Market
$15/person at the door ($10 until 1 week before the event)
Location: 670 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
Dance lesson 7:45 to 8:45 pm; then social dancing till midnight
Questions? Contact: UzumeProduction@gmail.com
This event, on the second Friday of each month, is run by Chika Sugiyama (UzumeProduction.com). You can get dinner at the venue! Watch us here: youtu.be/xSMnyn1Z9ws
6. Silver Spring Salsa Night!
The free outdoor event at the Veterans’ Plaza run by Ashu Mola (AM Salsa), Barbara Bernstein (Danceintime), and DJ Danilo Johnson from 7 to 9 pm on the first Tuesday of each month, is now in question. The venue may not be available to us as it has been in previous years. Please check back here for a final word on whether it will run this summer! If you want to help make it happen, feel free to contact the Silver Spring Town Center, Inc. (240-595-8818—leave message).
7. Special Workshop in Pennsylvania
On June 14, Barb will guest-teach a workshop for improver and intermediate level dancers at noon at Michael Payne’s Treinta y Tres Rueda class. Join me!!
Address: Kicks Academy of Dance; 364 Wilmington Pike #C1; Glen Mills, PA 19342.
8. Humor & Videos
a. This fabulous Cuban documentary youtu.be/AQIRxyNkeU4 was produced by dance teachers Eric Johnson and Sarita Streng. Filmed in Cuba, it’s about Rueda de Casino and its role in Cuban culture. Don’t miss it!!
b. Video from a DIT workshop that Cuban dancer Yanek Reveilla taught: youtu.be/u1GkMU6n1F8 See his fancy footwork: youtu.be/iB55wW0Q8wM
c. DIT arranged entertainment for Annapolis Latin Dance Nights at the Dock. Watch the fun: youtu.be/BK5cbOsmVwk
d. Danceintime friend Nancy Salsa interviewed Barb about the dance book she recently published: youtu.be/1_7aWZG2tcw.
e. Barb and the DIT team appeared on Good Morning Washington. Read the article. (This includes a WJLA video link that works about 50% of the time!)
f. Humor Alert: Cool rhythm clapping routine: youtu.be/IDvIo_LRIZ4
g. Hilarious humor: Children’s dance recitals: youtu.be/ynR1XmQruoo and youtube.com/shorts/Bw392gB7b8k.
h. Unparalleled Talent Video: youtu.be/hcV6L9tBPw0 (Incredible speed, skill, and accuracy!)
i. Humor for music lovers: https://youtube.com/shorts/M79gh5UAQhA?si=tf4B9tArTFNhJUnL
j. A kid with incredible rhythm!: https://www.facebook.com/reel/2389432211525506
9. Dance Information
a. To get occasional information by email about Danceintime’s plans and events, join our mailing list.
b. Are there any children in your life who like to dance? Visit danceintime.com/forchildren for information on Latin dance rhythms explained simply for kids. There’s also a link to videos that illustrate Salsa, Merengue and Bachata.
Parting Thought — for Students Studying Anything!
These words are a great lesson for all students to keep in mind:
“I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career.
I’ve lost almost 300 games.
Twenty-six times, I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed.
I’ve failed over and over again in my life.
And that is why I succeed.”
—Michael Jordan
“If you aren’t dancing, you are wasting your feet!!"
So—see you on the dance floor!!
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