About this Event
Join us for swing dance party with live music at BlackRock Center for the Arts! Don’t know how to swing dance? No problem! Gottaswing instructors will get you started with a beginner swing lesson, included in the price of admission
Lesson: 8-8:30pm
Open dance 8:30-10:30pm
DECEMBER 18
SWING WITH BAD INFLUENCE BAND
In a career that spans over 35 years, BAD INFLUENCE BAND has rested at the apex of the mid-Atlantic region's competitive Blues and American Roots music scene. Whether performing at neighborhood festivals, on stage at the Kennedy Center, or at Memphis' hallowed Beale Street, this four-piece group are unabashed crowd pleasers playing strong melodies, addictive grooves and, of course, plenty of Blues-influenced swing music. Appearing regularly at JV's in Falls Church, you'll also find them at clubs, breweries, and other live music venues throughout the wider metro area. The band was inducted into the Maryland Entertainment Hall of Fame in June 2026.
JANUARY 15
SWING WITH DANCE CRAIG GILDNER TRIO
Start the weekend with a swing dance at BlackRock Center for the Arts featuring music by the CRAIG GILDNER TRIO. Bring your friends and make new ones in an informal, friendly setting. Guitarist/vocalist/bandleader Craig Gildner blends his love of the jazz guitar masters with an appreciation of musical styles both old and new to create a night of tunes to keep you on the dance floor all night long.
FEBRUARY 19
SWING WITH SETH KIBEL QUINTET FEATURING FLO
One of the Mid-Atlantic’s premiere woodwind specialists, Seth Kibel works with some of the best bands in jazz, swing, and more, wowing audiences with saxophone, clarinet, and flute. Accompanied by talented vocalist Flo Anito and rounded out with drums, bass, and piano, this quintet lays down a solid groove guaranteed to keep you on the dance floor.
About BlackRock Center for the Arts:
Nestled in the Germantown Town Center, BlackRock Center for the Arts (BlackRock Center) stands as the leading venue for performing and visual arts in Upper Montgomery County, MD.We are dedicated to enriching our community by providing accessible and high-quality cultural and creative experiences to the most diverse unincorporated city in the country. BlackRock programs include free art galleries featuring exquisite exhibitions, exceptional live performances, an art supplies thrift store, and a wide range of arts education classes designed for all ages and skill levels.
Event venue
BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown, United States
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