Dance Jam Productions Inc Presen

Dance Jam Productions Presents

   WEST COAST SWING & MORE
   FRIDAYS AT CHERRY HILL PARK
     Big turnouts in 2008! Over 100 dancers Friday nights!

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WEEKLY WEST COAST SWING DANCE CLASSES
Learn one of today’s most fun, exciting, versatile, contemporary social dances. It's loads of fun and an invaluable social skill. We offer a friendly, casual, group class environment where all ages are welcome. No partner or experience is required. All you need is a desire to have some fun, meet friendly people and learn a new social skill. Beginner classes are taught as a progressive month long series which begin every 1st Friday of the month. The beyond basics classes offer dancers with some experience a chance to learn more complex patterns, styling and techniques. Click here for teacher information.

WEEKLY WEST COAST SWING SOCIAL DANCING
Meet and dance with a diverse group of friendly people from across the Washington DC area and beyond. This area has long been home to one of the countries largest and most diverse social dance scenes. West Coast Swing has become very popular here over the last several years. Cherry Hill has hosted weekly social dancing for over 10 years and remains a centerpiece of the community. Regulars have been dancing here for years.

Sodas & light snacks are served during the dance. You may bring your own alcohol beverages. Smoking is not allowed indoors.
There is lots of easy, free parking. For additional information email or call 301.330.7708

SCHEDULE
7:30pm Doors Open (meet & greet, practice & warm up)
8:00pm Basic Beginner West Coast Swing class (Get started in this class)
8:30pm Beyond Basics West Coast Swing class (Move into this level after completing the Basics series)
9:00pm Big Dance Party goes until 11:30pm

VENUE
Cherry Hill Park's Conference Center features a large 3600 square foot floating hardwood dance floor, one of the nicest in the entire DC area. The park is easy to find, located close to routes I95 & I495. It has lots of safe, easy, free parking, clean facilities and a friendly staff. The ballroom is non smoking. You may bring your own alcohol beverages.

MUSIC FORMAT
You'll enjoy dancing to a deejay mix including current & classic favorites for West Coast Swing, Hustle, Country & Ballroom dancing. Expect to hear a wide variety of popular music from many genres including R&B, Blues, Pop, Jazz, Country, Motown, Soul & Hip Hop. The dancing on Fridays is mostly West Coast Swing with some other dances mixed in for some variety.
Dave Moldover is the resident Friday night deejay and host. Guest deejays will be featured regularly too.

Guest Deejays We've got some new DJ talent in the area! Guest DJs play a 1 hour set during the party.

COST
$12 cover includes both lessons, snacks, sodas & dancing. (1/2 price discount for full time students with ID)

DIRECTIONS
9800 Cherry Hill Rd. College Park, MD. 20740
Use the interactive google map below to get directions from your location

IMPORTANT! - The park is gated for security. The gate is normally open during our dances, however If the gate is closed when you arrive the code is 74000. If you forget the code, there is usually an attendant in the guard booth who can let you in also.

From the Beltway I-495/95, use Exit 25 (US Route 1 South, College Park). From US Route 1 (Baltimore Ave.) make immediate right onto CHERRY HILL ROAD. Go 1 mile to park on left.

From Baltimore, North of the DC Beltway Southbound I-95, use Exit 29B (Route 212-Calverton) Follow Route 212 (Powder Mill Road) one mile, turn left onto CHERRY HILL ROAD. Go one mile to park entrance on right.

To Conference Center take the main drive past the guard booth to the gate. Code 74000 opens the gate. Proceed to the dead end, turn right. The conference center will be on your left in 100 yards.

TEACHERS & DEEJAYS
Dave Moldover - regular host, instructor and deejay
Heidi Batdorf - regular hostess, instructor and guest deejay
Don Herron - guest instructor
Sharon Roberts - guest deejay
Jody Moscaritolo - guest deejay

We occasionally host special guest instructors and deejays. Use the box below to sign up for our mailing list so you can stay informed about these special occasions.

Occasionally, our hall is booked for private parties. There will be no Friday dance on the following dates:

September 26th - VA State Open Swing Dance Championships
October 10th - Private Party
October 24th - Private Party

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