1. Weekly Saturday Dance Classes

Every Saturday, 1:15-4:30 pm
$15. Cash, PayPal or Venmo accepted in class. Pre-register for easier check-in or to pay by credit card.
Chevy Chase Baptist Church (back corner door)
5671 Western Ave NW
Washington DC 20015
This class covers Rueda de Casino, which is informally called “Cuban Salsa”

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/zfLsUVyMLo8, youtu.be/ZHfJbGBA7t0, and youtu.be/nLgHSvVS_Zo.

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.

Pre-Register for Class

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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

First Saturday of each month, 9-10 pm
$10 (cash) includes Bossa’s cover charge so you can stay after class, to dance and listen to the live band downstairs
Bossa Bistro + Lounge (2nd floor); 2463 18th St NW; Washington DC 20009

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. Free Silver Spring Salsa Night Under the Stars

Join Ashu Mola (AM Salsa), Barbara Bernstein (Danceintime), and DJ Danilo Johnson for a Basic Lesson and Social Dancing under the Veterans Plaza Pavilion. Sponsored by Silver Spring Town Center, Inc.

First Tuesdays of May through September 2025 (May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5, & Sept. 2), 7-9 pm. Cancelled only for major storms
Free & open to the public
1 Veterans Place, Silver Spring, MD 20901 (Walking distance from SS Metro Station)

5. Special Events

a. Barb teaches a basic Salsa class at the YMCA in Bethesda

4th Friday of each month, 6:00 - 6:50 pm
Open to Y members, small fee for guests
Bethesda YMCA; 9401 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814

b. “Mambo Fridays” event produced by Chika begins with dance lessons given by Danceintime teacher Marcia, followed by lots of social dancing. This is now on the second Friday of the month at the Fire Station 1 Restaurant and Bar from 8 pm to 12:30 am. (The first event there is on April 11.)
8131 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (5 mins from Silver Spring Metro and one block from a parking garage)

c. On April 4, 2025, from 7 to 8 pm, DIT will teach Foxtrot and (East Coast) Swing at a Charles County Library Program of Dance Instruction. This is free and open to the public. Children are welcome to attend, but it’s geared to adults.
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch Library, 50 Village St, St Charles, MD 20602

d. From 4 pm April 11 to 5 pm April 13, there is a Ruedx in Boise ID 83706! The action is taking place at Boise State University’s Alumni & Friends Center, 1173 University Drive, Boise, ID 83706. There will be workshops both Saturday and Sunday afternoon. These are usually aimed at intermediate and advanced Casino dancers. There are also dance parties Friday and Saturday nights (cost: $10 each). The Friday party is at Ochos in downtown Boise. The party Saturday is at the Boise State Alumni & Friends Center.
Questions? Contact: Alison Bilgic (alisonbilgic@boisestate.edu).

e. Discussions are underway for Salsa Nights at the beautiful Annapolis dock some Sundays in May and June. Stay tuned—details will be on this page once they have been finalized!

6. 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!)

7. 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
d. This is a cool rhythm clapping routine: youtu.be/IDvIo_LRIZ4