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We promote country western dancing among the LGBT community. We encourage people to lead or follow based on preference, not gender.

Hooked on Country: Reset 2022

The new year started with bad weather and the omnicron surge, so we are going to reset 2022. Vinaya will be the deejay. Regais will be teaching Cupid Shuffle and the Wobble. Come to learn, come to dance, come to watch. Visit with good friends and make new ones. Lesson from 7 to 8pm. Three hours of open dancing follow: two-step, waltz, line dancing and west coast swing.

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Time: Friday, February 25, 7pm-11pm
Location: Hook Hall, 3400 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010
Cost: Free to enter Hook Hall, $5 to enter dance floor

Hooked on Country: Love is All Around

All the fun you have come to expect. Join us for a night of dancing and socializing. Visit with old friends and make new ones. Pam will be our DJ for the night, and no lessons will be taught.

PLEASE NOTE: time change for this event only, 9pm-12am.

NOTE: The city of DC requires proof of vaccination – picture is fine, as long as the name matches their ID. See more at https://coronavirus.dc.gov/vaxdc

Time: Friday, February 11, 9pm-12am
Location: Hook Hall, 3400 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010
Cost: Free to enter Hook Hall, $5 to enter dance floor

Hooked on Country: Friday, January 28

All the fun you have come to expect. Join us for a night of dancing and socializing. Lesson from 7-8pm with open dancing until 11. Visit with old friends and make new ones. Vinaya will be teaching Waltz Across Texas, and Andy will be our DJ for the night.

NOTE: The city of DC requires proof of vaccination – picture is fine, as long as the name matches their ID. See more at https://coronavirus.dc.gov/vaxdc

Time: Friday, January 14, 7-11pm (line dance lesson from 7 to 8, followed by open dancing)
Location: Hook Hall, 3400 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010
Cost: Free to enter Hook Hall, $5 to enter dance floor

Future Dances! And a Note About Masks

The November 12 and November 26 (“Turkey Blahs Blaster”) dances will be the last of 2021. We will soon be sharing dates for dances in 2022, every other Friday, from January into the spring!

When planning to attend a Hooked on Country event, remember that DC currently has a mask mandate. Masks must be worn inside venues unless one is actively eating or drinking. We appreciate your cooperation!

Hooked on Country, Friday, November 12

Hooked on Country 11/12: Inclusive Affirming Fun; $5 cover for the dance

At our November 12 dance at Hook Hall, we’ll be teaching the line dance “Call Me Señorita”. You can prepare in advance or refresh your memory from the DC Rawhides demo or the step sheet at Copper Knob.

Time: Friday, November 12, 7-11pm (line dance lesson from 7 to 8, followed by open dancing)
Location: Hook Hall, 3400 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010
Cost: Free to enter Hook Hall, $5 to enter dance floor

Hooked on Country: Halloween Dance and Costume Contest

10/22 - Hooked on Country Halloween Dance & Costume Contest - $5 cover for the dance

Our late October dance will naturally be the Halloween dance. We’ll be holding a costume context, so you’ll want to dress to impress!

The featured line dance will be Caliente. You can prepare in advance or refresh your memory from the DC Rawhides demo or the step sheet at Copper Knob.

Time: Friday, October 22, 7-11pm (line dance lesson from 7 to 8, followed by open dancing)
Location: Hook Hall, 3400 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010
Cost: Free to enter Hook Hall, $5 to enter dance floor

Dance lineup:

  • Mambo Shuffle
  • Hideaway Cha
  • CALIENTE
  • El Paso
  • Rio
  • DHSS (“Coffee”)
  • Bossa Nova
  • Soakin’ Wet
  • Showstopper
  • Shake Yourself Loose
  • Cha-cha
  • Chill Factor
  • … and more

Whether you come to dance, to socialize, or just to watch, you’ll have a good time!

Hooked on Country, Friday, October 8

Come dance with us at Hook Hall on Friday, October 8. Details are available on Facebook, and through our email newsletter. The line dance Bossa Nova will be taught.

Time: Friday, October 8, 7-11pm (line dance lesson from 7 to 8, followed by open dancing)
Location: Hook Hall, 3400 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010
Cost: Free to enter Hook Hall, $5 to enter dance floor

Come to dance, come to socialize, or just come to watch.

Hooked on Country, Friday, September 10: Goodbye, Summer

Join us as we say farewell to Summer: Follow up your Labor Day weekend with some time on the dance floor. Details are available on Facebook, and through our email newsletter.

Time: Friday, September 10, 7-11pm (lesson from 7-8pm, followed by open dancing)
Location: Hook Hall, 3400 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010
Cost: Free to enter Hook Hall, $5 to enter dance floor

Come to dance, come to socialize, or just come to watch.