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Clyde Martin – 7/26/1930 – 7/15/2022
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We offer our most sincere condolences to Carol Martin and
her family upon the loss of her husband, Clyde.
His obituary can be read here.
Tommy Smith aka “Mr. Mambo” leaves a legacy
7:50 PMTommy Smith aka “Mr. Mambo” leaves a legacy
The dance community has lost a respected and remarkable member with the passing of Tommy Smith aka “Mr. Mambo” on June 13, 2022. Tommy Smith, President of Mr. Mambo Productions, started the legendary “Mr. Mambo’s Salsa Social,” perhaps the largest and longest running Salsa social in the DMV. He was a talented, enthusiastic dancer whose contribution to dancing will long be remembered.
A video of Tommy Smith dancing can be seen here.
Below is a tribute to Tommy from the Mr. Mambo Facebook page.
“With a very heavy heart, WPFW ‘s Latin Flavor Classic Edition joins DC’s Latin dance community in mourning the passing of DC’s own “Mr. Mambo”: Tommy Smith. Reflected in his radiant smile, Tommy’s positivity and kindness were apparent from our very first encounters back in the mid-1980’s. He was so kind and supportive as I was only just beginning my journey of celebrating Latin music and dance, but I knew I was walking on parquet floors that Tommy had helped to pave. This 1959/60 photo shows Tommy (on the left) with his dance-duo partner, Joe Manley, at The Casbah on U Street NW (the location of today’s Ben’s Next Door restaurant) DC’s “Home of the Mambo” from 1957 until 1968. Despite his illness in recent years, Tommy’s iconic dance parties continue to flourish under the brilliant stewardship of his daughter, inspiring creativity and community to this very day. The LFCE offers its heartfelt condolences to Tanya J Smith during this time of loss. A loss surpassed only by her father’s extraordinary talent. Rest In Power, Tommy.”
Holiday Tea Dance – Monday, October 14, 2024
3:34 PM
Holiday Tea Dance
Monday, October 14, 2024
12:30 – 3:30 pm
Music by Carol Martin, host
Social Ballroom, Latin, and Swing Music
Admission $15
Join us both Monday & Thursday
for Tea Dances this week ! ! !
2126 Industrial Parkway, Silver Spring, MD 20904
301-326-1181
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Why Hollywood Ballroom is Open for Dancing during COVID
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Why Hollywood Ballroom is Open for Dancing
As the omicron covid-19 variant spreads, several dances in the Washington DC area have been suspended, but not dances sponsored by Hollywood Ballroom. Why is that?
Because Hollywood Ballroom’s space, air-handling equipment, and policies provide the safest environment possible for indoor dancing.
The Space
Hollywood Ballroom’s dance area of 5500 square feet and twelve-foot ceiling is huge: 66,000 cubic feet of space for dancing alone, not to mention the entry areas, bar space, studio, and restrooms, which adds another 48,000 cubic feet for those areas. Hollywood is not outdoors, but it’s a pretty good simulation of one.
The Equipment
Hollywood’s air-handling equipment constantly sanitizes the air. There are two separate HVAC systems constantly circulating air even when not heating or cooling. Their fans are never turned off. Each system is installed with four, 46-inch Ultra Violet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) tubes that sterilizes airborne bacteria and viruses, including Covid-19. In addition, each system has six, 24×18 inch MERV-13 air filters installed, which are changed every three months. The last change was December 30, 2021. A 1/4 horsepower, roof-mounted fan continuously extracts air from each restroom to the outside. Every table in Hollywood Ballroom has a Purell hand sanitizer pump.
The Policies
Hollywood Ballroom’s policies also discourage the spread of Covid. Every person attending a public dance at Hollywood Ballroom must be vaccinated for Covid-19, and show proof of such. Contact information is retained. Masks are required. Even before Covid, and always, anyone not feeling well is encouraged not to attend. Entrance fees are not collected in advance, eliminating the incentive to attend because a ticket was already purchased.
The Results
No business can guarantee that no one will contract Covid, but given its environment, equipment, and policies, Hollywood Ballroom remains a safe place to dance. That’s why it remains open.
Richard Zierdt, Co-owner
Hollywood Ballroom Dance Center
Square Dancing! Sat, May 7, 2022
1:22 PM
Square and Ballroom Dancing
Saturday, May 7, 2022
7:30 – 11:30pm
With Caller and DJ Tom Sellner
Hey folks, swing your partner and do-si-do. Let your hair down and come experience a fun evening of square dancing with Tom Sellner. Tom has a lifetime of experience as a Caller, Caller Coach and Square Dance Instructor. Casual dress (but do wear dance or leather soled shoes). No experience, no partner, and no group of eight needed!
7:30 to 9:30pm Square Dancing, with ballroom dancing between Square Dancing sets
9:30 to 11:30pm Ballroom Dancing
This dance is designed for “First Timers”
Square dance ‘tips’ (sessions) are about 15-20 minutes long.
In between these sessions, Tom will be playing about 10 minutes of various ballroom music, allowing a short break with time for dancers to switch in and out of squares if desired, etc.
Tom will also use some dance ‘mixers’ (traditionally called circles).
Everyone had a great time in January!
Come and join us for more fun!
Only $15 pp for the evening!
Vaccination required.
Open Practice – 2nd & 4th Wednesday
6:11 AM
OPEN PRACTICE: everyone is welcome!
STEP of the EVENING: a concise lesson you’ll enjoy!
2nd & 4th Wednesdays
7:00 to 10:30 pm
Host Stinson Evans assisted by Emma Beard
A chance to perfect your dancing
because
it’s just more fun the better you are!
Stinson and Emma are happy to offer assistance. Just ask!
7:00- 7:30pm — Step of the Evening, a short lesson
with Stinson Evans assisted by Emma Beard
See the calendar for what the lesson will be each week.
7:30- 10:30pm — Music for practice, DJ Stinson Evans
• A time to enjoy the familiar company of a smaller group of dancers
• A time to perfect your craft in a comfortable setting
Stinson Evans has been dancing at Hollywood Ballroom for many years.
He and his dance partner, Emma Beard, are glad to share their passion for Ballroom dancing.
$15 per person
Please pre-register through the website calendar
Vaccinations are required.
Country Western Dance Night – 1st & 3rd Weds
4:58 AM
It’s NEW! Country Western Dance Night at Hollywood
1st and 3rd Wednesdays
7:30pm- Doors open, warm-up music starts; bar opens
Main Ballroom: Couples dancing, mainly
(No partner required)
7:45-8:15- Beginner lesson
8:15-8:45- Beyond Beginner lesson
8:45-11:00pm – General Dancing and Line Dancing
Host Amanda Stearns
We have a great guest line-up of your favorite Instructors & DJs!
Check the calendar to find out who’s doing what and when!
New to Country Dancing?
If you already come to social dances at the Ballroom, chances are that you already know how to dance most of the country partner dances! Just grab your hat and boots, and come along!
In the main Ballroom, we’ll be playing a mix of: Country 2-Step, Waltz, Cha Cha, Hustle, Nightclub 2-Step, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Line Dances for both couples and individuals, a few specialty dances, mixers and your requests.
Pre-register for the Country Western Dances on the Hollywood Ballroom calendar.
$15
Proof of Vaccination required!
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2126 Industrial Parkway, Silver Spring, MD 20904
In suburban Silver Spring directly off Rt. 29
Plenty of free, well-lit parking
Absolute Beginners: New Learn to Dance series starts every month
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New series starts on the first Thursday of every month.
Everyone loves to dance! And learning to dance is easy at Hollywood Ballroom!
Hollywood Ballroom offers an exciting learn to dance program that gets you out on the dance floor quickly.
It’s not expensive. There are no ongoing commitments, no contracts. You’ll learn a skill you will enjoy all your life.
And, very importantly, Hollywood Ballroom offers you a place to dance so you can put your new-found dancing skills into practice.
It’s a great deal!
How does the Learn to Dance program at Hollywood Ballroom work?
We have great instructors. That’s important. You’ll enjoy learning to dance. You’ll learn the correct basics from the start.
We offer group lessons. Let’s be realistic; group lessons keep the cost down.
Once you are on your way to being a star, by all means get private instructions!
But to learn the basics, you can’t beat group lessons.
For a less than $14 per hour, you’ll have access to a fantastic instructor.
You’ll learn the basics of up to four different dances each month.
No partner is required. Come as you are.
The dances are carefully chosen to give you variety so you will get out on the dance floor in record time.
It’s not just about learning steps.
You’ll learn about rhythm and the essence of each dance.
You’ll learn to interact with your partner. You’ll learn to lead and follow.
You’ll learn to be partners during a dance!
You’ll get to know other dancers on the same journey as you.
Dancing is a social experience.
Good company makes a world of difference!
The Ballroom holds social dances all the time.
Every week there is are several Social Ballroom Dances, and a West Coast Swing Dance. Frequently there are Salsa/Bachata Dances and country/line dances. (Most of these dances come with lessons, too!)
You will not only learn to dance, you will have a place to dance and people to dance with, all centered around Hollywood Ballroom, its spacious dancefloor, its many social dances and its friendly dancers.
How do I sign up for the current Learn to Dance series?
That’s easy! CLICK HERE to see details of the very latest series.
Hollywood Ballroom is in Montgomery County, in suburban Silver Spring. Convenient to Howard County, Columbia, Prince Georges County, DC and Baltimore.
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Hollywood Ballroom is also host to dances by Dance Jam Productions and Mr. Mambo’s Salsa/Bachata Socials
Holiday Tea Dance-Mon, Oct 11, 2021
10:48 AM
Holiday Tea Dance
Monday, October 11, 2021
12:30-3:30 pm
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Have the Day Off ? Join us ! ! !
Music by Carol Martin, host
Pre-registration using our calendar
Proof of vaccination must be on file or shown at the door
Masks are required
Admission $10
2126 Industrial Parkway, Silver Spring, MD 20904
301-326-1181
Labor Day Holiday Tea Dance Sept 6, 2021
10:21 AM
Holiday Tea Dance
Monday, September 6, 2021
12:30-3:30 pm
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Have the Day Off ? Join us ! ! !
Music by Carol Martin, host
Pre-registration using our calendar
Proof of vaccination must be on file or shown at the door
Masks are required
Admission $10
2126 Industrial Parkway, Silver Spring, MD 20904
301-326-1181
Hollywood Ballroom–Best Place to Dance
5:02 AMBest Place to Dance
If dancers voted with their feet, then Hollywood Ballroom received 625 votes the week of July 21, 2021 as “Best Place to Dance” in the Maryland/DC area
The Ballroom, which had to restrict activities during the height of the Covid crisis, opened its doors again as soon as it was allowed to do so. And the participation has been very encouraging, according to Ballroom managers who were thrilled to see 625 dancers in just one week. People are ready to enjoy themselves again, to be out with others, to have fun, to DANCE!
The Ballroom features an incredibly large and spacious solid-wood floating maple dance floor. It has a well-stocked bar that is open during dances.
Dances are held every Sunday evening, Wenesday evening, Thursday afternoons, Friday evening, and select Saturday evenings. Music includes traditional ballroom, West Coast swing, country, and Latin mixes.
In addition to dances, Hollywood Ballroom has group and private lessons. It features a group “Learn to Dance” program that is aimed at getting people with very little dance experience out on the dance floor.
Hollywood Ballroom is host to dances put on by Dance Jam Productions and by Mr. Mambo’s Salsa/Bachata Socials.
Hollywood Ballroom has been hosting dances since the 1991 and is an important part of the DMV dancing community. Hollywood ballroom is located right off U.S. Rt 29 in suburban Silver Spring, and it has always been a favorite of dancers from Montgomery County, Howard County, Prince George’s County, Columbia, Baltimore and DC.
All dances and lessons can be found on the Ballroom’s Calendar of events.
Mr Mambo’s Salsa Social – Sept 11, 2021
7:01 AM
Saturday, Sept 11, 2021
vaccinated only
Minimum age 19
You must show proof of full vaccination. No exceptions. (Venue Rule)
You must be 19 or older to enter. (Venue Rule)
We don’t want to turn anyone away, so please bring proof.
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Holiday Tea Dance – Monday, July 5, 2021
6:01 PM
Make that July 5!
Holiday Tea Dance
Monday, July 5, 2021
12:30-3:30 pm
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Have the Day Off ? Join us ! ! !
Music by Carol Martin, host
Pre-registration using our calendar
Proof of vaccination must be on file or shown at the door
Masks are optional
Admission $10
2126 Industrial Parkway, Silver Spring, MD 20904
301-326-1181
Holiday Tea Dance – Mon, May 30, 2022
7:21 PM
Holiday Tea Dance
Monday, May 30, 2022
12:30 – 3:30 pm
Join us both Monday & Thursday this week ! ! !
Music by Carol Martin, host
Admission $10
2126 Industrial Parkway, Silver Spring, MD 20904
301-326-1181
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