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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—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 20015

  • This class covers what is informally called “Cuban Salsa”—also called Rueda de Casino.

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, recently 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!

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!”

Available at Amazon
Website: salsacasinorueda.com

b. Children’s Books

In addition, Barb also recently published some funny, imaginative children’s books about hilarious adventures. They are for ages about 5 to 13. Details are here: Wiseoldowlbooks.com. It’s available at Amazon.

3. Bossa Classes

  • First Saturday of each month, 9-10 pm

  • $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 and listen to a live Latin band downstairs.

  • Bossa Bistro + Lounge (2nd floor); 2463 18th St NW; Washington DC 20009

The Bossa Bistro online calendar online has a complete list of their dance classes and music events. And don’t miss their great food and drinks!

4. DIT T-Shirt

Go to this link to buy a DanceInTime T-shirt in varied colors and styles, 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

  • Location: 680 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington DC 20002

This event, on the second Friday of each month, is run by Chika Sugiyama (UzumeProduction.com). It begins with a dance lesson around 7:45 pm, followed by social dancing till midnight. Lots of terrific food at the venue. Watch the fun: youtu.be/xSMnyn1Z9ws

6. 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!)

7. Get On The Mailing List

To get information about Danceintime’s plans and events, join our mailing list.

8. Special Dance Events

a. There has been a lot of interest lately in dance festivals and Congresses out of town—many in other countries. To see when & where these are scheduled, visit: yatusabes.blog/travel

b. A FREE “Mid-Winter Festival” on March 7, 2026 sponsored by the Folklore Society of Greater Washington. It will run from 11 am to 6 pm and features dancing, singing, story-telling, and musical performances. At 5:15, Danceintime will teach a basic Rueda de Casino workshop in their “Music Room.” If you have experience, come join us and help newbies be introduced to the dance! If not, come and learn! Park in lot 3, off Telegraph Rd.
Browne Academy, 5917 Telegraph Road; Alexandria VA 22310 (Music Room of the Center for Athletics & Performing Arts Building)

9. Know Any Children Who Like to Dance?

Check out danceintime.com/forchildren to see basic information on Latin dance rhythms, and a link to dance videos showing Salsa, Merengue and Bachata.

10. Free Silver Spring Salsa Night Under the Stars

Ashu Mola (AM Salsa), Barbara Bernstein (Danceintime), and DJ Danilo Johnson join forces for a Social Dance evening under the Veterans Plaza Pavilion in the spring and summer. Sponsored by Silver Spring Town Center, Inc. Watch the fun: youtu.be/-I-v8EoSxeU. The dates for next year’s dances will be posted here when they are set.

11. Article on Health Benefits of Dancing

The Washington Post ran an article on Jan. 5 about how dancing reduces your dementia risk by an amazing 76 %! If you get the Post, it’s at this link: https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2026/01/05/dancing-dementia-prevention/. The many health benefits of dancing are a theme of Barb’s recent book (Available at Amazon) about Salsa and Rueda de Casino dancing!

12. Wisdom 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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