An Evening with Strauss
05/02/2009
| Sponsor: | Waltz Time sponsors this event as well as bi-monthly Sunday afternoon waltzes. This is the 26th year for the Strauss Ball! | |
| Description: | Our Ball is an annual benefit for Glen Echo Park which takes place in the magnificent and historic Spanish Ballroom. This popular event draws about 400 dancers and includes light snacks, dance cards, the Grand March, and the chance to ride on the park's Dentzel Carousel which opens for the season that evening . | |
| Venue: | Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park | |
| Street: | 7300 MacArthur Blvd | |
| City: | Glen Echo, Maryland | |
| Schedule: | 8 - 9 pm: Viennese Waltz lesson ~ 9 pm - midnight: Dancing and the Grand March | |
| Music: | Old Vienna with Dave Wiesler, Alexander Mitchell, Barbara Heitz, and Ralph Gordon | |
| Dress: | Black Tie optional, but highly encouraged | |
| Dancing: | Mostly Viennese Waltz with an occassional Polka, Schottish, or other couple dance - Turning Waltz if you don't know Viennese | |
| Lessons: | Viennese Waltz lesson with Donna Barker and Mike Marcotte from 8-9 pm | |
| Food: | light snacks | |
| Tickets: | $20 ~ purchased at the door | |
| Web: | www.WaltzTimeDances.org | |
| EMail: | info@WaltzTimeDances.org | |
| Name: | Donna Barker | |
| Telephone: | 301.634.2231 |