Washington, DC
United States · Americas · 13 communities · 5 festivals
Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia and commonly known as Washington or D.C., is the capital city and federal district of the United States. The city is on the Potomac River across from Virginia and shares land borders with Maryland to its north and east. It was named after George Washington, a Founding Father and the first president of the United States. The district is named for Columbia, the female personification of the nation, through which human form and attributes are applied to the United States.
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Capital Blues
Weekly "Back Room Blues" Thursdays at Glen Echo Park's Spanish Ballroom back room.
DC Lindy Exchange (DCLX)
Nonprofit group of swing dancers promoting swing dance education for all ages/levels; also hosts the annual DCLX festival.
DC Salsa Meetup
Large, active salsa meetup (6,000+ members) covering weekly events across DC, MD, and Northern VA.
DC West Coast Swing
Community group for news and events on the DC-area West Coast Swing scene.
District Zouk
Founded 2014, DC's leading Brazilian Zouk school with 11+ weekly classes, socials, and training teams.
KIZOMBA & SEMBA (DC MD VA)
Active kizomba/semba meetup (2,800+ members) holding progressive classes at The Danceloft on 14th St NW.
New Columbia Swing
Runs weekly "The Social" class + dance at Josephine Butler Parks Center in Columbia Heights, DC.
Tango Mercurio
Hosts matinee milongas at La Cosecha DC on 2nd/4th Sundays, plus classes and workshops.
