BLUE MOON BIG BAND–Sat, June 18, 2022–Save the Date
8:11 PM
Save The Date
Saturday, June 18, 2022
The Blue Moon Big Band
returns to Hollywood Ballroom.
Details Coming
Generous Ukrainian relief fund donation by Hollywood Ballroom Dancers
9:11 PMThank you, Hollywood Ballroom Dancers, for your generosity!
Many, many thanks to all the dancers who came out to support relief for Ukraine.
A total of $5290 was collected and sent to CARE to benefit the Ukrainian relief fund.
The donations came from dancers at the Sunday evening Ballroom Dance, the Tea Dance, concession sales,
and customers who could not attend the dances but dropped off checks anyway.
We were thrilled to see a great turn-out for the dance!
Every single penny collected during the evening was donated to the relief fund.
Thank you, Hollywood Ballroom dancers! Thank you very much!
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3:15 AMWhy Hollywood Ballroom is Open for Dancing during COVID
10:09 PM
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.
Best New Year’s Eve Dance in Silver Spring, MD
11:57 AMThe Best Place to Dance on New Year’s Eve
If you love to dance,
if you love to be able to move around on the dance floor,
then you can’t beat Hollywood Ballroom
for celebrating New Year’s Eve !
Dancing is foremost at Hollywood Ballroom! Dancers at the Ballroom will say there is no better way to usher in 2022 than to dance all night.
“We could crowd in more tables and have more guests,” explains the manager. “But then there wouldn’t be as much room on the dance floor.”
Dancers come back year after year to enjoy the Dinner-Dance that Hollywood Ballroom hosts every New Year’s Eve. It’s a very special evening for them.
Hollywood Ballroom was founded and is owned and managed by ballroom dancers, specifically because they love ballroom dancing. The New Year’s Eve Dinner-Dance is considered the ultimate ballroom dance at Hollywood Ballroom, and everything possible is done to make the dancing and dining experince magic and memorable.
Absolute Beginners: New Learn to Dance series starts every month
6:05 AMLearn to Dance
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
2021 NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER-DANCE
6:11 AM
New Year’s Eve 2021 At Hollywood Ballroom
Friday, Dec 31, 2021 Doors open 7:00 pm Dance until 2:00 am
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Enjoy a magical night at the Ballroom
Wonderful music for dancing thru the night
Magic to astound you
Wine, champagne, an open bar
Trays of irresistable appetizers
A fabulous dinner and tantalizing desserts
Midnight “Fireworks” to welcome the New Year!
Singles Tables and Dance Hosts
Assigned seating to accommodate your preferences
Limited ticket sales to ensure plenty of room on the dance floor!
Dress is formal: suit & tie or tux for gentlemen and evening attire for ladies
Our partners for this gala event:
Michael Chamberlin, magician
Gary Varano, Hollywood Ballroom’s premier DJ
Putting on the Ritz catering
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Menu
Appetizers
Over-stuffed mushrooms and Boursin cheese puffs
Dinner
Parker House Rolls
Caesar Salad
Prime Rib of Beef
Served with au jus and horseradish
Duo of citrus lemon grass shrimp
Penne Pasta Palermo
Char grilled Asparagus bundles
Roasted Red Potatoes
Full Coffee/Tea Station
Dessert Flambé Station, featuring
Bananas Foster
with banana liqueur over vanilla ice cream
Apples Flambé
with apple liqueur over cinnamon and brown sugar beignets
Peaches on Fire
with peach liqueur over homemade cobbler
$129 Nov 29-Dec 26; $150 Dec 27-30; $195 Dec 31 (if available)
Tickets are not refundable.
Tickets available at the front desk after the start of most dances or BUY NOW online.
Additional service charge for credit card purchases. ($5 Nov 29-Dec 30; $6 Dec 31)
Proof of vaccination required for admittance.
Masks may be required depending on Montgomery County mandates at the time.
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Protected: Private Jets Not Allowed
8:34 AMHollywood Ballroom–Current Dances & Dance Lessons
7:06 AMCurrent Dances and Dance Lessons at Hollywood Ballroom
Here’s a summary of the current dances and dance lessons offered at Hollywood Ballroom.
Visit our Calendar to view all events.
All dances are open to the public.
Come by yourself or with the partner of your choice for all dances or lessons.
DANCES
EVERY SUNDAY
Sunday Evening Social Ballroom Dance
7-11 pm
Evening includes lessons and a social dance
Open to the public
No partner needed
The bar is open for drinks and light snacks
7-8 pm – Intermediate level dance lesson
7-8 pm – Beginner level dance lesson
See the calendar for lessons on a given Sunday.
$20 per person
EVERY THURSDAY
Tea Dance
12:30-3:30 pm
An afternoon social ballroom dance
Open to the public
No partner needed
Hosted by Paul Huston
Pre-registration required at calendar
$12 per person, includes a bottle of water
EVERY FRIDAY
West Coast Swing Social Dance
Dance Jam Productions
7:30 pm to 1:00am
An entire evening devoted to lessons and dancing for West Coast Swing
Includes lessons and social dancing.
Hosted by Dance Jam Productions, details
SELECT SATURDAYS–check the calendar
Mr. Mambo’s Salsa Social
8pm to 2:00am
Salsa, Bachata, and Latin-Mix music
Lessons followed by
Social Dancing
Details and registration HERE
PRACTICE OPPORTUNITIES
EVERY SUNDAY
Supervised International Practice
Hosted by Paul Huston
3:30-5 pm session:
Dance to music for Standard Ballroom/Smooth dances:
Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Slow Foxtrot and Quickstep
5-6:30 pm session:
Dance to music for International Latin/Rhythm dances:
Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, Jive, Swing, Mambo and Bolero.
$15 pp for one session, $20 pp for both sessions
GROUP LESSONS
MONDAYS
INTERNATIONAL STYLE BALLROOM LESSONS
Catherine Noblitt
Progressive month-long series
7pm Bronze/ Silver Lesson
8pm Advanced Lesson
Register with Instructor
Details on calendar
MONDAYS
BEGINNER WEST COAST SWING LESSONS
Kevin Fitzhugh
with Schroeder Noble
Progressive 10 week series
7:00-8:00pm
Basic west coast swing fundamentals & techniques
MONDAYS
INTERMEDIATE WEST COAST SWING LESSONS
8:00-9:00pm
Continuous lessons–start anytime
Details on calendar
TUESDAYS
INTERNATIONAL STYLE LESSONS
Slava Sergiev
Progressive 8 week series
2 lessons, 7pm and 8pm
All levels:
Drop-ins: OK
Details on calendar
WEDNESDAYS
Master Class with Michael Rye
90-minute class – 7-8:30 pm
4-week duration
$100 per person or $30 drop-in
THURSDAYS
LATIN DRILL CLASS
Nonci Tirado
7-8pm
2 month-long progressive series
Strenghten and beautify your Latin dancing
Details on calendar
Please visit our calendar for our full schedule. www.hollywoodballroomdc.com/calendar
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.
Absolute Beginner Learn to Dance Classes
10:42 PM
An incredible opportunity to learn to dance correctly,
with the refined technique that lets you step out on the dance floor
with confidence and great style.
• Start with the basics, then add technique.
• Learn the essence of the dance, starting with the very first step.
• Benefit from the wealth of knowledge of
world-class champion dancer and instructor Paul Huston.
New series starts on the first Thursday of every month.
THURSDAY EVENINGS
Absolute Beginner Classes with Paul Huston
A four week progressive learn to dance series for Ballroom Dancing.
This Learn to Dance program is designed for
absolute beginners with no ballroom dance experience as well as
ballroom dancers whose skills need tuning-up.
No long-term contracts
Budget-friendly lessons
See the calendar for specific dances taught each series.
Instructor: Paul Huston, multiple award-winning
and championship dancer
Prices, per person:
One class per night: $20 drop-in. 4 week series $70
Both classes per night: $35 drop-in. 4 week series $130
4 week series must be prepaid, cash or check only.
Partner not necessary.
Drop-In’s OK.
Registration is strongly encouraged.
Register on the calendar, the first Thursday of each month, for that month’s series.
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West Coast Swing Champion Weekend
9:25 AMDance Jam Productions presents
CHAMPION WEEKEND with ROBERT ROYSTON
at Hollywood Ballroom
A West Coast Swing Special Event
Friday and Saturday, August 13 and 14, 2021
Friday August 13 – Beginner WCS class continues at 7:30pm
Friday Night – 8pm workshop, 9pm dancing
Saturday August 14 – Afternoon workshops (TBD)
Saturday Night 8pm workshop, 9pm dancing
Vaccination Required, Pre-registration only (no walk ins)
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11:57 AM
The Ballroom is proud to host the legendary salsa socials of Tommy Smith, aka “Mr. Mambo,”
now run by his daughter Tanya Smith.
For the lastest info, updates, prices and schedules, please see:
Mr. Mambo’s Washington, DC Facebook
Mr. Mambo’s Salsa & Bachata Meetup (Washington, DC)
Stay on the Hollywood Ballroom website.
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3:51 AM
The Ballroom is proud to host Dance Jam Productions’ iconic dances.
Follow these links to their website for the most current information or to register.
West Coast Swing (Friday nights)
Stay on the Hollywood Ballroom website.
New! Hand Dance classes with Kevin Fitzhugh
2:26 PMHAND DANCE CLASS
with Swing Champion
Kevin Fitzhugh
Thursdays
BEGINNER CLASSES 7pm
The beginners class is a 10 week series that includes the basic fundamentals,
footwork, lead and follow patterns.
ADVANCED CLASSES 8pm
The advance class is ongoing and must have experience.
The curriculum covers complex footwork and patterns along with
leader and follower styling and musicality.
Start at any time.
Cost: $15.00 per person per class
or
$12.00 per class if prepaid for the 10 weeks
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What is Hand Dance?
Hand Dance is a variation of swing. Developed in the mid-1950s as a “close-contact” or more “sensual” kind of swing, hand dancing is typically danced to R&B music with partners’ hands in contact for the entire dance. It consists of “smooth footwork and hand-turns… to a 6-beat, 6 to 8 count dance rhythm” (Manriquez 2010).
In 1993 hand dance was recognized by the Smithsonian as a national art form and in 1999 it was officially recognized by the city council as the official dance of Washington, D.C. It’s DC’s very own dance!
https://www.si.edu/object/rb-trivia-dc-hand-dance%3Aposts_aeb8c7e15febc8e22ff29d11af9684e4
Smithsonian Institute, Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, 7-5-2021
Mr. Mambo’s is back! Salsa & more!
2:19 AMMr. Mambo’s is back and ready to DANCE with YOU!
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Saturday, July 10, 2021 8pm to 2am
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Mr. Mambo’s is back at Hollywood Ballroom!
♦♦ The longest running salsa social in the metro area! ♦♦
♦♦ 3 DJs each event spinning the best Salsa, Bachata, & Latin Mixes ♦♦
♦♦ 4 Classes (All Levels), 3 DJs, 2 Dance Floors, 1 Show ♦♦
♦ ♦ Bar will be open with snacks, beer, wine, spirits ♦♦
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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.
At HOLLYWOOD BALLROOM, 2126 Industrial Pky., Silver Spring, MD
FOR INFO:
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Beginner WCS lessons with Kevin Fitzhugh start April 4, 2022
9:22 PMWEST COAST SWING LESSONS
Monday Evenings
with Kevin Fitzhugh
US Open Swing Dance Champion
And Schroeder Noble
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Beginner Lessons
Progressive, 10 wk series
7:00-8:00pm
Basic West Coast Swing fundamentals & techniques
Above & Beyond Basics
Intermediate lessons
8:00-9:00pm
Ongoing, start any time
• Variations off the basic patterns
• Ladies Styling and Embellishing
• Connection
• Spinning Techniques
• Mens Styling and Fancy Footwork
• Musicality
spinsnturns@yahoo.com or 301-660-0880
Price:$15 per person, per individual lesson
New classes – Slava Sergiev
2:48 AMHollywood Ballroom Dance Center is pleased to present
Slava Sergiev
Multiple award-winning and championship dancer
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LESSONS with SLAVA SERGIEV
Tuesdays
Two classes are taught over 8 weeks. Both classes are progressive.
The first class is from 7:00 to 7:45 pm.
The second class is from 8:00-8:45 pm.
Please see the calendar for current classes.
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Who should attend:
Dancers new to or just starting International Style
Advanced dancers seeking professional tips and secrets for improving their dancing
Continued attendance is encouraged; drop-ins are welcome.
Price:
$18 per person per class
or
$120 for 8-week series when paid at first lesson
