D.C. Hand Dance Club

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D.C. Hand Dance Club

The DC Hand Dance Club was formed in 1994 to teach and preserve a unique style of dance that originated in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area in the mid-1950's. This smooth style of swing evolved from Jitterbug and was known in its early years as "fast dance." D.C. Hand Dance is noted for its complex hand turns done in circular and slotted patterns to the beat of slow to moderate tempo music.

We dance at various places during the week and one Saturday of each month. Come take our free lessons, provided by certified Hand Dance Instructors. See details about our weekly and monthly dances - Weekly and Monthly Dances.

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DC Hand Dance Club membership provides savings on entry fee at the monthly dances

and at our special events. We are a non-profit, so we try to minimize expenses to members. Your membership dues support our ability to sustain programs and preserve the DC style of Hand Dance.

The “Members Only” section of the website allows access to financials, meeting minutes, Sunshine announcements, the birthday list, and Bylaws.

Click on the link below to download and print the membership form.

Mail your check and form to the address on the form.

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D.C. Hand Dance Club MONTHLY Dance

Welcome Dancers!

D.C. Hand Dance Club

Weekly Dance Venues

Classic dc Hand Dance events

Classic hand dancers demo

Weekly dance at Glory Days Grill, Edgewater

Original hand dance instructor Louise Pyles shares some history!

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