Classes & Events
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Friendly & safe environment, experienced teachers, no partner needed!
All levels covered from new beginners to very advanced.
Enter through this corner door, at the intersection of Belt Rd NW and Northampton St NW.
Weekly Saturday Dance Classes—Join us!
Every Saturday, 1:15-4:30 pm
$15 cash, PayPal, Venmo, credit card, and Apple Pay accepted in class. $10 for children 12-17 if accompanied by a parent in the room.
Chevy Chase Baptist Church (back corner door)
5671 Western Ave NW
Washington DC 20015
Just five blocks from the Friendship Heights MetroThis class has instruction as well as social dancing, and covers what is informally called “Cuban Salsa”—also called Rueda de Casino.
Join us to laugh, make friends, learn cool moves, and create a dance community. Dress comfortably. Some of us go out for coffee or a bite to eat afterwards, and everyone is welcome!
On the 1st Saturday of the month, we sometimes hold a workshop at noon before class for intermediate & advanced dancers. And on the 3rd Saturday of the month, we usually include intermediate as well as advanced students in a second class after the social dancing.
Note that on August 1, 15, and 29, there will be a series of Switch workshops for those comfortable dancing some common moves as both a leader and follower. Check the list for this on the front desk of class or inquire with Mindy or Barb.
Watch some class videos: youtu.be/zfLsUVyMLo8, youtu.be/ZHfJbGBA7t0, youtu.be/nLgHSvVS_Zo and youtu.be/KWNwBHS2fig.
Calendar
Recent Books
Dance Guidebook
Danceintime’s director, Barb Bernstein, published the 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! Available in Kindle, paperback, & hardback.
From an Amazon review: “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!”
Newsflash: The Salsa Dancing & Rueda de Casino Guidebook was featured in the June 15, 2026 issue of Kirkus Reviews magazine!
Children’s Books
In addition, Barb also recently published some funny and wildly imaginative children’s books for ages 5 to 13. Her new book, Clara’s Strange Adventures, which includes a visit to “Rhythm and Dance Land,” was chosen to be featured in the July 15, 2026 Kirkus Reviews Magazine! Barb’s first children’s book, Lunar Cars and Magic Words, also got an excellent Kirkus review. For more details: wiseoldowlbooks.com.
Bossa Salsa Classes
First Saturday of each month, 9-10 pm for beginners and early intermediates. Stay after class to dance; there’s a live band later downstairs, and other things going on upstairs!
$10 cash, Venmo, or PayPal. The venue also collects a cover charge after 9 pm. Before 9 pm, there is usually no cover charge unless Bossa has a special program.
Bossa Bistro + Lounge (2nd floor)
2463 18th St NW
Washington DC 20009
Don’t miss their great food & drinks!
Social dancing at Mambo Fridays
Mambo Fridays at Bryant Street Market
Join Chika Sugiyama of Uzume Production on the second Friday of each month. Dance lesson 7:45 to 8:45 pm & social dancing till midnight. Grab dinner at the market!
$15 at the door / buy your ticket online for $10 until one week before the event
For questions, email UzumeProduction@gmail.com
Danceintime will do a new performance on August 14!
Special Events
Live Music & Dancing
Join us for a music and dance event to support Blair Unida and MoCo Immigrant Rights Collective, which provides aid to the immigrant community. Help us show that love is stronger than hate!
3-6 PM, Sunday August 2
$20 suggested donation
DIT Performance at Bryant Street Market
The August 14 Mambo Fridays is a special, anniversary event. Danceintime will do their first performance of a new choreography. Cheers are appreciated!!
Arts Celebration for Justice
Danceintime dancers will participate in a program run by Sherrita Wilkins. We’ll dance and there will be some poetry reading as well as a reading of a play Sherrita wrote about the wrongful imprisonment of her brother Andy. Come to dance and celebrate the arts in a program to benefit Andy and further his quest for justice.
August 31, 6pm
$20 donation is helpful if you can
College Park Salsa Class (for all levels)
Join a Salsa Class sponsored by the College Park Arts Exchange and taught by Barb Bernstein on Friday, September 25, 7:30 to 9 pm. Class will be at the Old Parish House (4711 Knox Rd, College Park, MD). To register, contact the College Park Arts Exchange Director, Melissa Sites: info@cpae.org. Class will cover all levels: beginners through advanced.
NEW! Ellsworth Place Latin Dance Night!
Since the free Salsa Night at Veterans Plaza was cancelled, many dancers have asked if there was a replacement. It now looks like Ellsworth Place will host free Latin dance on the first Friday of each month, 7:30 to 9:30 pm starting August 7. Details are still being worked out but keep your fingers crossed and check back on this page where the information will be posted once it’s finalized.
Danceintime Merch
You can buy DanceInTime T-shirts, water bottles, and bandanas featuring the DIT logo.
Humor
Watch some hilarious children’s dance recitals: youtu.be/ynR1XmQruoo and youtube.com/shorts/Bw392gB7b8k.
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—where Latin dance rhythms are explained simply for kids of all ages. (Great for adults, too!) There’s also a link to videos that illustrate Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata.
c. This fabulous Cuban documentary was produced by dance teachers Eric Johnson and Sarita Streng. Filmed in Cuba, it’s a beautiful story about Rueda de Casino and its role in Cuban culture.
d. The DIT team appeared on Good Morning Washington. Read the article and watch the video.
e. For fun, below are some moves for aspiring students. First is a step for beginners, and the others are intermediate/advanced moves. There are more videos of moves in the dance moves drop down at the very bottom of this site.
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!!
