Dancing Planet Productions
Sunday, June 28th
Gaye Fifer
calling to
Box and String Trio
Woo Hoo! Accomplished and delightful, the lovely Gaye Fifer returns to dazzle us with her special calling magic. Philadelphia based Box and String Trio (Bill Quern, Sarah Gowan, and Laura Alexander) play instrumental traditional roots music from the American Appalachians, England, Canada, Scandinavia, and France as well as original music composed in traditional styles. With a combined instrument collection that includes guitar, mandolin, concertina, melodeon, 4 & 5 string banjo, fiddle, cello, harmonica, jaw harp and foot percussion they provide a varied and entertaining program.
Glen Echo Park
Ballroom Backroom
7300 MacArthur Blvd.
Glen Echo, MD
3-6 pm
New dancer introductory session at 2:30 pm
Admission: $15. Cash, check, or credit cards accepted at the door. (Credit card fees apply).
For more info: dancingplanet@erols.com
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Additional 2026 dates
September 13 (Ballroom Backroom): Janine Smith with The Second Floor (Abe Joyner-Meyers, Steven Bluestein, Cecily Mills)
October 25: (Bumper Car Pavilion): Beth Molaro calling with Laura and The Lava Lamps (Laura Lengnick, Dave Wiesler, Ralph Gordon)
November 22 (Bumper Car Pavilion): Will Mentor calling with Stomp Rocket (Dave Langford, Bethany Waickman, Glen Loper)
Covid policies:
This is a mask-optional event. We recommend vaccinations, boosters and masks, but they are not required. If you are symptomatic, or have tested positive, or if you have recently been exposed to someone who tested positive for Covid, please stay home. If you test positive within 48 hours after attending a dance, please email us immediately at: dancingplanet@erols.com
Also of interest:
The Dancing Planet Contra is co-sponsored by the Folklore Society of Greater Washington (fsgw.org)
Friday Night Dancers sponsor a series of dances on Friday nights at the Spanish Ballroom. More information at https://www.fridaynightdance.com/upcoming-dance