Don's Country Dance steps --- http://mysite.verizon.net/wongbill/dance/DonsCountrySteps.pdf - Beach Boogie, Cruisin', Trashy Woman, Down and Dirty (Strokin'), Ski Bumpus, Booty Call, Waltz LD, Mambo Shuffle, Earthquake, 16 Step, Electric Slide, Regae Cowboy, Watermelon Crawl, Tush Push, Barn Dance, Charleston Bump, El Paso, Sway
Don's Country Dance Steps- old version is a Word 97 file of dance steps for Beach Boogie, Honky Tonk Stomp, Barn Dance, Ski Bumpus, Fakey Achy Breaky, Charleston Bump, Down N' Dirty, Earthquake, Electric Slide, El Paso, Reggae Cowboy, Mambo Shuffle, Sway, Cruisin', Sixteen Step, Tush Push, Waltz Line Dance, and Watermelon Crawl.

If you are interested in learning these, attend Don and Colleen's free class, 7:30-9:30 PM at Archer Elementary. http://www.pwp715.org/. It is sponsored by PWP Chapter 715 but all singles are welcome. Additional Information

For Country Line Dance fans, line dance steps can be found at: http://www.partydirectory.com/dance/ or http://www.parishcountry.com/pgindex/coollinks.htm

Free Dance Classes

Free Lessons (PWP) - Archer Elementary, Mon 7:30-9:30 PM Update: Last 2 classes on Jun 8 and 15
Sponsored by PWP Chapter 715 ( http://www.pwp715.org/) and open to all.
This class is taught by Don and Colleen. Often ballroom is taught for the first hour and country for the second. The pair make it a fun and lively class. Almost all of the information on this site is to Don's credit. (Thanks)
324 Nutley Street N.
>66 West to Nutley Street North. On left about 3 blocks after you cross over Hwy 123. Go to Cafeteria in the (north) rear of school
For additional information - call Colleen 703-437-1190
In inclement weather check http://www.fcps.edu/news/emerg.htm or call FCPS hotline 800-839-3277

Note: Many of the students go to So Addictive Lounge on Thursday for lessons and dance there.

Special Dances Coming Up

Fri Jul 10 (Retro) - Singles Dance Party, Summer Casual, Elks Lodge, Fri 8-12, Sun 7-12, $27/$25 w card/$20 a day or more in advance (Bobbys)
RETRO THEME, CO-SPONSORED BY: VIP SINGLES, NEW HORIZONS and PROFESSIONALS IN THE CITY
ARLINGTON/FAIRFAX ELKS LODGE, **MAIN BALLROOM**
DJ-Mostly a Heavy Mix of 50s 60s & 70s Music. Some Current Rock & Pop--No Country.
DRESS: 50s 60s or 70s Best--Poodle Skirts, Mini Skirts, Hot Pants, Leisure Suits OR Summer Casual Attire.
Admission includes Hot Buffet - Meatballs, Vegetarian Dishes of Pasta Alfredo and Pasta Marinara, served from 8:00-9:30PM. Fruit/Vegetable/Cheese trays & Cakes served all evening. Cash Bar.
Huge 20ft X 65ft dance area, Social Mixers. Free Parking. Smoke Free.
Please visit http://www.vipdances.com/page3.html or call 703-222-7707 for additional details and/or directions.
Pre-Payment via MC,VISA,AMER EXP, & DISCOVER accepted at www.paypal.com - Use dancemoney@gmail.com for recipient e-mail address.
Pre-Payment via checks: Make payable to: Bobby's Promotions, 12811 Lee Jackson Mem Hwy Fairfax, VA 22033-2211
Telephone. MC, VISA, & DISCOVER accepted by phone. Call Bobby at 703-222-7707. Payments by telephone will not be accepted the day of the dance - (NO EXCEPTIONS)
Elks Lodge, 8421 Arlington Blvd, Fairfax, VA
>From I-495, North or South, take Exit 50A/Route 50 West/ Arlington Blvd towards Fairfax. Turn left at the second light on to Javier Rd. Make an immediate right and follow the frontage/service road for about 50 yards. The Elks Lodge will be on the left. Park in the back of the Elks Lodge or at adjacent buildings. Use Lobby/front entrance for the main ballroom.
Elks Lodge 703.560.2188.

To Subscribe: Please send your name and e-mail address to bobbyspromotion@earthlink.net.
Bobby Promotions http://www.vipdances.com/

Sun Jul 12, Aug 16, Sep 20 - ELKS Dance and Dinner, $15, 5-9, dinner 6-7
Casual event for both Elks (many of whom are married) and singles. Dinner will be salad bar and dessert. Cash bar which sells drinks at very reasonable prices. People planning to attend are encouraged to call Sandy at 703-849-1282 or email Elksdance@gmail.com for information and reservations, to assure that sufficient food is prepared. Dolores Senus and Jack Clancy usually have singles tables set aside, provided you let them know in advance.
Elks Lodge, 8421 Arlington Blvd, Fairfax, VA
>From I-495, North or South, take Exit 50A/Route 50 West/ Arlington Blvd towards Fairfax. Turn left at the second light on to Javier Rd. Make an immediate right and follow the frontage/service road for about 50 yards. The Elks Lodge will be on the left. Park in the back of the Elks Lodge or at adjacent buildings. Use Lobby/front entrance for the main ballroom.
Elks Lodge 703.560.2188. http://bpoe2188.org/dotnetnuke/ and http://www.elks2188.com/

Sat July 18, Aug 1, 15, 29 - Country Western Dance at Jackson Middle School
Northern Virginia Country Western Dance Association
7:30 Lessons, 8:00 Lessons, 8:30-11:30 Dance, $12/$10 (member)
For more information see http://www.nvcwda.org/ or call hotline @ 703-860-4941
Luther Jackson Middle School 3020 Gallows Road, Falls Church, VA
>I495: Take exit 50A-B to US 50W/Arlington Blvd toward Faifax. Merge onto Gallows Road/VA-650 N. Turn left at Gatehouse road, then right into school. Park in back lot near buses/tennis courts.

Regular Weekly Dances
Please verify the information before going as some are quite old!

Thursday Dance Party at the So Addictive Lounge, 7-2AM?, $5 cover
Free beginner West Coast Swing Lesson (7PM) in July 2009, no partner necessary
Hosted by: Ed Cottrell & Gail Crum
Many students from PWP dance class go there.
Music: Mix of contemporary dance music featuring Swing, Nightclub, Latin, Hustle
For addl info: Ann @ So Addictive Lounge (703-481-0010) or Ed Cottrell (703-435-5620) or Gail Crum (703-450-6539)
733 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170, 703-481-0010
>In Historic Downtown Herndon. corner of Elden St & Spring St.
FREE Parking is located in public parking lot located acrosss from the Herndon Train Depot and Museum.
http://www.soaddictivelounge.com

Wed Salsa lessons at the So Addictive Lounge, beginner 7PM, Int/Adv 8PM, $10/class
Come one and all and learn why so many people are going crazy for Salsa as we start our Salsa Social Beginner Class at 7:00 PM and then continue with our Intermediate/Advanced Salsa Special at 8:00 PM. Then stick around as we turn down the lights and turn up the heat as we continue with social dancing and great food.
This 4-week session will start out with the introduction of the Bachata or Merengue in the Beginner class to introduce basic movement in dances that are found in Salsa clubs, bars, lounges and parties everywhere! These are a MUST know for anyone interested in learning to Salsa!!! The class will then transition to Salsa basics, timing, lead/follow, style and lots of fun and exciting variations!
Cost: (Drop-In Fee) $10 per Class OR (Pre-Register) $32 for the 4-week session ALSO, BOTH Classes...(Drop-In Fee) $20 OR (Pre-Register) $64 for the 4-week session. Registration will take place on-site. Walk in Registrations welcome.
Contact Adam "The Ballroom" King at (703) 861-3456 with any questions or at ballroomking@gmail.com For Pictures and Updates for the class, please go to http://www.TheBallroomKing.com
So Addictive Lounge, 733 Elden Street, Herndon, VA >In Historic Downtown Herndon. corner of Elden St & Spring St.
FREE Parking is located in public parking lot located acrosss from the Herndon Train Depot and Museum.
http://www.soaddictivelounge.com

Dance Factory
Every Friday, 7-10, $11/$12 ($8 for beginners, upstairs, 8-10) see http://www.dancefactory.com/fridays.html
2nd Sat - Country/Swing Dance (Waltz, 2-Step, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Cha-Cha) - free lesson at 8:30, Dance 9-12 - $12 (by Mal and Linda Zerden)
2nd Sat lessons: 4/11 East Coast Swing
Fridays Lessons: 8:30 and 9:30: Admission $11 - $12.
>954 North Monroe St., Arlington, VA 22201 http://www.dancefactory.com/
(Just off the George Washington Square on the Orange Line Metro in Arlington. DON'T park in the bank lot.)

Fridays & Sundays - Singles & Couples Dance at the Hollywood Ballroom - $15
MD/VA Singles Dance Party on Friday.
2126 Industrial Parkway Silver Spring, Maryland 20904 9PM-12PM
Free Lessons at 8 PM
Ph: 301-622-5494 http://www.hollywoodballroom.com/
>From I-495 (Washington DC Beltway), take Exit 30 or 29A. Take Route 29 North (Colesville Road) (We are 3.75 miles North of the beltway). Continue past New Hampshire Avenue for another mile. Turn Right onto Industrial Parkway. Turn LEFT into the driveway of the 2nd building on the left.

Cecilia's - Thurs/Fri Salsa, $10, 2619 Columbia Pike, Arl, VA 22204, 703-685-0790
Lessons: Thurs - Salsa 7:30 Beginning, 8:45 Int/Adv, 10-2 Live Band
Fri: 8-10 Rueda (called) Salsa Classes $10, 9:30-2 Live Band $15
For more information: http://www.ceciliasclub.com
They have dancing on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and sometimes Sundays as well. They generally have salsa lessons from 7:30 to 10:30 PM on Thursdays and Fridays. The cost to get in and dance and/or to take the class is $10. There is no extra charge if you stay for the open dancing.! On Saturdays they say they have a mix of music that includes a little Salsa, but it would be a good idea to call ahead and verify these details before you go!

Fridays - Dance at Hilton Washington Dulles Hotel with Gary and Sue, 9-Midnight $15
Beginner lesson 8:30-9pm, dance 9pm-12midnight, $15 usually except for special events
Additional information can be found at "Dance Events" "Monthly Calendar" in http://gottaswing.com/
Hilton Washington Dulles Airport - Phone 703 478 2900
13869 Park Center Drive (Route 28 near the airport), Herndon, VA
Directions:
>From MD, Wash. D.C., Beltway: (Firstly, have $1.25 for tolls). From Rt 495, take Dulles Toll Rd (Rt 267) West. Continue west, past Reston, to Rt 28 South. Follow Rt 28 South about 2 miles, to McLearen Rd (on left). Turn left onto McLearen Rd, then immediate left into Hilton parking lot. Dance is in rear annex, and is up on the second floor (next to pool)
>From other parts of Fairfax County: Hilton is about 2 miles North of the intersection of Rt 50 and Rt 28 (Chantilly). Get to that intersection; Take Rt 28 North for about 2 miles; Right on McLearen
>I66: take Interstate 66 to Route 28 North. Turn right onto McLearan and take an immediate left into the hotel parking lot. Visit their website at http://washingtondulles.hilton.com

Fri - In Step School of Dance, class 7:30-9 $5/$7, dance 9:10-11:10 $6 9440 Mathy Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030 (703)323-8304
For more information see: http://www.dcdancenet.com/instep/
>In Step is located in Fairfax City, VA, near the Fair City Shopping Mall, and is easily accessible from Route 50 (Arlington Blvd)and Route 236 (Little River Tpke). It also can be reached via the Capitol Beltway (I-495) and Interstate 66.
>From I-395/Beltway Interchange in Springfield, take the Beltway to Route 236 (Little River Turnpike) West and go to the 8th traffic light beyond the Beltway. This is Pickett Road. Turn right onto Pickett Rd. and go to the 2nd traffic light, which is Mathy Dr. Turn right and park in the parking lot on the left. (Do NOT park in the first parking lot on the right; the owner will have your car towed.) You may also park on the left hand side of the street, facing toward Pickett.
>From I-395/Beltway Interchange, take the Beltway to Route 50 West and go to the 8th traffic light beyond the Beltway. This also is Pickett Rd; take a left onto Pickett, and go, to the 3rd traffic light, which is Mathy Dr. Turn left onto Mathy Dr., and follow the parking instructions described above.
>From D.C., take I-66 westbound to the first exit beyond the Beltway. This is Nutley St. (Route 243). When on the exit lane, take the second right turn and circle up over the overpass. When on Nutley St, go to the 3rd traffic light, which is Lee Highway (Route 29). Turn right onto Route 29 and go to the 3rd traffic light, and turn left. Go past the first traffic light (Route 50) and continue 3 more traffic lights to Mathy Drive. Turn left, and follow the parking instructions described above.

Fridays - Potomac Swing Dance Club at The Vienna American Legion, 9-11:30, $17/$15/$14/$12/$7
Doors Open: 7:30pm, Lessons: 8:00pm, Dance: 9-11:30pm
Dance and Lesson: $15/$17 Member/NonMember
Dance Only: $12/$14 Member/NonMember
Students: $7. After 10:30pm $7.
http://www.potomacswing.com/pfri.html and http://www.potomacswing.com/
>Upstairs Ballroom at 330 Center Street N., Vienna, VA 22180
Enter the ballroom through the main doors facing upper parking lot (to right of building). Parking is provided in the upper parking lot (to the right of the building as you enter the American Legion Site).
>From Northern Maryland:Take 495 to exit 46A, Route 123. Drive South approx 3 miles to Center Street N. (at Starbuck's). Turn right onto Center Steet, cross Church Street and AyrHill Ave. **Turn left into the American Legion just past the HIDDEN ENTRANCE sign. (You will also see a Missile Display on the left.) Continue around the building to the right to the upper parking lot. The entrance to the ballroom is off the upper parking lot.
>From Southern Maryland:Take 495 to exit 49 West, Route 66. Drive 66 West to exit 62, Nutley St. Drive North to Route 123. Turn R, drive 3/4 mile to Center St N. (at Starbuck's). Turn left onto Center Steet, cross Church Street and AyrHill Ave. Follow directions ** above.
>From Southern Virginia via I95: Take Route 95 North to the 495 Beltway. Take 495 Beltway West to exit 49 West, Route 66. Drive 66 West to exit 62, Nutley St. Drive North to Route 123. Turn R, drive 3/4 mile to Center Street N. (at Starbuck's). Turn left onto Center Steet, cross Church Street and AyrHill Ave. Follow directions ** above.
>From DC: Take 66 to exit 62, Nutley St. Drive North to Route 123. Turn R, drive 3/4 mile to Center Street N.(at Starbuck's). Turn left onto Center Steet, cross Church Street and AyrHill Ave. Follow directions ** above.

Fri - The Ballroom Studio, 9-11 Dance only $10, 8:15 Lesson & Dance $20, 7:30/8:15 lessons & dance $25
Waltz, Foxtrot, Salsa, Rumba, Swing, Tango, Cha Cha, Hustle, Two Step, and more
For more information: http://www.theballroomstudio.com/
Directions:
The Ballroom Studio, 14245 G Centreville Sq, Centreville Va. 20121
>From I-495 S, Take exit #49/MANASSAS/FRONT ROYAL onto I-66 W - go 12.8 mi. Take exit #52/CENTREVILLE. Turn Left onto LEE HWY(US-29 N) - go 0.7 mi. (3 lights) Turn Right on CENTREWOOD DR. Turn Right at next light onto CENTREVILLE SQ. Arrive at 14245 CENTREVILLE SQ, CENTREVILLE, on the Right

Every 3rd Sat, Oct-May - Contra Dancing - Purcellville Skating Rink, 8-11pm, lessons 7:30, $10/$7 Bluemont Friends, students, seniors, Purcellville residents.
Bluemont's popular series of monthly oldtime country-dances. Bring something special for the potluck refreshments (homemade cakes, brownies or other goodies) to share at intermission. All are welcome!
Purcellville Skating Rink, 250 South Nursery Avenue, Purcellville, Virginia 20132 (540) 338-5025
>Rt 7 W, Purcellville exit (Route 287). Turn south on Route 287 and proceed 1 mile to intersection at East Main Street (Route 7 Business). Turn right on East Main and proceed 1+ miles past two stoplights to flashing yellow light at Nursery Avenue. Turn left on Nursery Ave. (bear to the right of the old stone church) and follow Nursery Ave. 300 yards to Rink on left. Note: look for big parking lot on left; Rink is large white building beside Fireman's Ballfield.
For more information, call Bluemont: (703) 777-6306. http://www.bluemont.org/Dances/dances_intro.html

Saturday - Dance Studio Lioudmila, lesson 7:30, dance 8:30, $13
second floor of 18 Roth Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
For more information see: http://www.dancelioudmila.com/events.htm
>I495-Take exit 2B, Telegraph Road North. The exit will loop around a bit. Stay to your left in order to merge onto Telegraph Rd., avoiding the sharp right turn before Telegraph Road. Follow the sign for 236 West toward Landmark. It will loop around into Duke St. (236 West). On Duke St, stay in the left-hand land. At the second light (Roth St.) turn left. The bright pink and blue building of the Generous George Pizza Restaurant will be ahead of you. Our building is one on the left (18 Roth Street). There is parking beside the building. Enter the lot by taking the second left turn.

Fri at Bowie Knights of Columbus Singles 8:30-1am
Sponsor - LA (Love Again) Singles. For more information see http://www.lasinglesbwa.com/

Fri, Sat, Sun - Contra, Swing, Waltz @ Glen Echo Park - See http://www.glenechopark.org/dancing.htm
or http://www.glenechopark.org/calIndex.aspx?id=2
Most are at the Spanish BR or Bumper Car Pavilion
Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, National Park Service, & Montgomery County.
Dance in a smoke- and alcohol-free environment. NOT heated nor air-conditioned. Dress casually and in layers. Soft-soled, low-heeled shoes are recommended. We also recommend that you bring a bottle of water with you.
Directions: From the Capital Beltway (Interstate 495), take exit 40 on the outer loop or exit 41 east on the inner loop. Take Clara Barton/Cabin John Parkway to the MacArthur Boulevard/Glen Echo exit. Make a left onto MacArthur Boulevard. Cross Goldsboro Road and then make a left onto Oxford Road where you will see our parking lot.

Elan DanceSport Center 8442 Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22031
Mondays - Disco Hustle & WCS with Joyce Szili
Wednesday - West Coast Swing with KEN ROESEL
Fridays - Intl Ballroom Dancing with Eva Kang (Chinese but all are welcome)

Mondays - HUSTLE WITH...
DC's Hustle Master, Joyce Szili, with over 30 years of experience in dancing, teaching competing, choreographing & coaching "Hustle"
HUSTLE lessons:
$13 both lesson and dance $8 dance only. Refreshments included.
For more information see http://www.justhustle.com/

Wednesday - West Coast Swing with KEN ROESEL
Additional information see http://www.dancebuddies.com/lessons.html

Fridays - Ballroom Dancing with an Intl flair (Chinese but all are welcome) 7:30-11:30 PM, $15/$11 depending on lessons
Latin Lessons 7:30, Standard Lesson 8:15, Dance Party 9-11:30pm
Additional information see http://www.evakangdancestudio.com/index.html
Elan DanceSport Center (VA Ballroom), 8442 Lee Highway, Suite A (Near the Merrifield Post Office)
>From the Capital Beltway (I-495): Take Arlington Boulevard (Route 50) West towards Fairfax. Turn right at the third light onto Prosperity Avenue. Turn left at the first light, which is Lee Highway (Route 29), Virginia Ballroom will be the second building immediately on your right. Enter from the front or the back entrance.
>From I-66: Take the Nutley Street exit towards Route 29 (do not head towards Vienna). At the 3rd light, take a left onto Lee Highway (29). Go through the next 2 lights. Virginia Ballroom is approximately one mile further on your left. If you pass the intersection of Prosperity and 29 you have gone too far.
Contacts: Eva Kang 571-243-9090, Wesley Calayag 571-277-0109, Ballroom (703) 641-1400

Wednesday - Northern Virginia Shag Club at Rene's Supper Club, Fairfax, 7:30-11pm - $6
3251 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22030 Ph: 703-385-0077
Shag Classes from 7:30 - 8:15 PM Dancing: 8:15 – 11:00 PM
For more information: see http://www.nvshag.org/
>Near Fairfax Circle - Intersection of Route 50 (Arlington Blvd.) and Route 29 (Lee Hwy). At intersection take Old Lee Highway south for 1/10 mile. On ground floor of an office building on the left, across from Artie's Restaurant.

Monday - Beginner Line Dance Lessons at Galilee United Methodist Church in Sterling, VA - 7:30-9:00pm
Taught by Bernie & Lydia Vitale
For information email: dancenl@adelphia.net or call 703-430-2398
See http://www.nvcwda.com

Mon & Thurs - Manassas / Nokesville, Classic Cafe / Nokesville Firehall - Country Western Line Dancing by Gail - Mon 6:30-10 & Thurs 6:30-10, cover $10 lesson and open dancing
Monday 6:30-10 at Classic Cafe, 8509 Rixlew Lane Manassas, VA 20109
Thursday 6:30-10 at Nokesville Firehall, 12826 Marsteller Dr, Nokesville, VA
No class on the 3rd Thursday of the month.
Some months do vary so please consult the web page http://users.adelphia.net/~rgsmith46/ATD_home.html for more info.
To contact Gail: rgsmith46@adelphia.net

Nick's Night Club 642 S. Pickett St, Alexandria, Tues, Thur, Fri, Sat
Tues, Thurs - Country, $5 cover after 9 (ladies free), lesson 7:45 $5, dance 7-2
Fri & Sat - Country, $7 cover after 9 ($5 for ladies), lesson 7:45 $5, dance 7-2
For more information see http://www.nicksnightclub.com/
FROM THE NORTH: TYSON'S, LEESBURG, MARYLAND: Take Route 7 or I-270 to Beltway, 495, go south on 495 toward Richmond. Stay on Beltway to exit #173, Van Dorn exit. Take left at 1st light onto Van Dorn Street. Go 1/2 mile. At 3rd traffic light, make a right onto South Pickett Street, NICK's is a 1/2 block on the right at 642 S. Pickett St.
BY METRO: Take the Blue Line into Virginia to the Van Dorn St. station. On exiting the metro bear left 100 feet to Eisenhower Ave. Take a right on Eisenhower one short block to Van Dorn St. Make a right on Van Dorn St. and go two blocks to second light. Make right onto S. Pickett St. and go 1/2 block. Nick's will be on your right hand side. A7 bus also is on the same route.

Websites for more information:

I wish to thank Don for contributing so much to this site to make it possible. This started from his emails. This website emphasizes social and singles events so some classes are not listed.

Please note that as a private webpage, some business and library firewalls will block this page. Please email me at bjwg@yahoo.com if you wish a copy of this webpage emailed. (I try to mail at least once a month.)

Homepages prepared by:     Bill Wong