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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

Saturday Schedule:
Sign in at 1:15 pm. Once folks are signed in, the first class session starts which covers all levels. That’s followed by social dancing and then a second class session for intermediate and advanced dancers. We end about 4:30 pm.
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/fUM4ku08nls, youtu.be/zfLsUVyMLo8, youtu.be/ZHfJbGBA7t0, and youtu.be/X2oNGdtiXG8.

Children over 11 years old may attend class if a parent is in the room. $10 for children.
No charge for anyone to just come and watch the fun. Watching is a great way to introduce young children to the spirit of dancing.

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. Danceintime’s Guidebook

Danceintime’s Barb Bernstein wrote 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!

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!”

AMAZON LINK: amazon.com/dp/B0DK7D98XK
Book Website: salsacasinorueda.com
Book Trailer: youtu.be/xei4Q-cOVl0
Social media announcements:

Watch these YouTube Shorts about the book:

3. Bossa Classes

A live Salsa band performs downstairs every Saturday around 10:30 pm and another live band generally performs on Fridays. The Bossa Bistro online calendar online has a complete list of their dance classes and music events.

4. Special Events

a. On the second Friday of each month, Barb teaches a basic/early intermediate Salsa class at the YMCA in Bethesda from 6:00 to 6:50 pm. Students either have to be members of the Y or they can come as a guest for a small fee (about $10). Bethesda YMCA; 9401 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814.

b. The “Mambo Fridays Salsa Social” is on the second Friday of the month at “The Roost.” Danceintime teacher Marcia (assisted sometimes by other DIT instructors) gives a lesson starting around 8 pm. That is followed by social dancing with both a Timba and a Salsa/Bachata room! Cost: $10/person at the door for class but $15 after 9 pm and the social. (No refunds) 
1401 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC. (The Potomac Ave Metro stop on the orange, blue and silver lines, is the closest.) Facebook link: facebook.com/events/s/mambo-fridays/1693163278199319
For questions email: UzumeProduction@gmail.com or text 202.656.6085

c. Later in February, the dynamic Cuban duo of Yanek and Yisel will likely be visiting DC again. Plans are being made to have them run workshops. Once the details are set, you’ll find them on this page. Yanek is one of the most famous Cuban dancers in the world, so seeing him in action is a great opportunity!

d. Book Discussion & Dance Instruction It’s happening March 19, 2025 at Caliente Grill at 7 pm. Join for a book talk, some dance moves, and maybe get something tasty for dinner. Caliente Grill; 907 Bay Ridge Rd; Annapolis, MD 21403.

e. DIT is running a Women’s History Month program at the Crofton Library on March 26 at 6:30-7:30 pm. It’s free and open to the public. We’ll honor women who’ve achieved great success in music and dance in a program on the theme of women’s equality. For more info: aacpl.net/event/danceintime-women-take-lead-178373 Location: 1681 Riedel Rd, Crofton, MD 21114.

f. On April 4, 2025, DIT will be teaching foxtrot and (east coast) swing at a Charles County Library program starting at 7 pm. This program is free and open to the public; children may attend but it’s geared to adults. 40 Village St, St Charles, MD 20602

5. American University Class for Credit

The Health Studies Department is again offering a one-credit Salsa class (HFIT 170) to registered students at American University in the fall semester of 2025. Contact the university for registration details. (Watch this video to see what past AU students learned!)

6. Humor & Videos

a. This fabulous Cuban documentary youtu.be/AQIRxyNkeU4 produced by Eric Johnson and Sarita Streng is about Rueda de Casino and its role in Cuban culture. Don’t miss it!!
b. Watch performance videos from some Danceintime events: youtu.be/AkyVd7jKhsU and youtu.be/VqynUiAGjDc.
c. Watch the fast and fancy footwork of Yanek Reveilla, arguably the most famous Cuban dancer in the world: youtu.be/iB55wW0Q8wM. Video from a workshop Yanek recently taught at a Danceintime class is here: youtu.be/u1GkMU6n1F8

7. DIT T-Shirt

Go to this link to buy a DanceInTime T-shirt in varied colors and styles.  (DIT gets no profit from this sale FYI.)  

8. Get On The Mailing List

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“If you aren’t dancing, you are wasting your feet!!"
So—see you on the dance floor!!