Category Archives: Eastern Market North Hall

Dancing at Eastern Market, Saturday 2/21

Country Western Dancing North Hall Eastern Market 2/21, Katrina deejays, Anthony teachers. 21 and up, valid ID required, $10 suggested donation at the door

Come dance with us! A line dance lessong begin at 7. Open dancing starts at 8. The door opens early for those who want to get some practice in.

Our goal is to be welcoming, affirming, and fun—to create a dance space where all levels can participate. If we reach capacity, no one is admitted until others leave. We will post a notice to social media when this happens.

Tips to ensure everyone has a good time and stays safe: If you attend, please follow dance etiquette so that everyone can have the best and safest dance experience:

  • No drinks on the dance floor.
  • Don’t stand on the dance floor.
  • For two-step, waltz, and shadow, follow the line of dance (counterclockwise); slower dancers should move to the middle.
  • Dance what the deejay calls.
  • If you don’t know a line dance, do not get in the way of those who do.
  • Do not touch anyone in a way they might consider inappropriate. 

Dancing at Eastern Market, Saturday, February 7

Country Western Dancing, North Hall, Eastern Market, 2/7. 21 and up, valid ID required, $10 suggested donation at the door. Darrell deejays, Kevin teaches.

Come dance with us! At 7, Kevin teaches Crème Brûlée, a 32-count beginner four-wall line dance (tutorial). Open dancing starts at 8. The door opens early for those who want to get some practice in.

Our goal is to be welcoming, affirming, and fun—to create a dance space where all levels can participate. Schedule in is on our Facebook banner, Instagram story highlights, and webpage. If we reach capacity, no one is admitted until others leave. We will post a notice to social media when this happens. Tips to ensure everyone has a good time and stays safe: If you attend, please follow dance etiquette so that everyone can have the best and safest dance experience:  follow the line of dance (counter clockwise ); no drinks on the dance floor; slower dancers in the middle; don’t stand on the dance floor; dance what the deejay calls; if you don’t know a line dance, do not get in the way of those who do; do not touch anyone in a way they might consider inappropriate. 

Dancing at Eastern Market, Saturday, 1/24

Country Western Dancing, North Hall, Eastern Market, 1/24. 21 and up. Valid ID required. $10 suggested donation at the door. Bailey deejays. Annika teachers.

Come dance with us! A lesson begins at 7, open dancing starts at 8. The door opens early for those who want to get some practice in.

Our goal is to be welcoming, affirming, and fun—to create a dance space where all levels can participate. Schedule in is on our Facebook banner, Instagram story highlights, and webpage. If we reach capacity, no one is admitted until others leave. We will post a notice to social media when this happens. Tips to ensure everyone has a good time and stays safe: If you attend, please follow dance etiquette so that everyone can have the best and safest dance experience:  follow the line of dance (counter clockwise ); no drinks on the dance floor; slower dancers in the middle; don’t stand on the dance floor; dance what the deejay calls; if you don’t know a line dance, do not get in the way of those who do; do not touch anyone in a way they might consider inappropriate. 

Line Dance Line-up for Saturday, January 10

The following dances will be brought to you on Saturday, January 10, at Eastern Market’s North Hall on Capitol Hill. Lesson at 7, open dancing 8-11. Feel free to come after 6:30 to practice.

Texas Time

Reggae Cowboy

Redneck Angel

Canadian Stomp

Waltz Across Texas

Cowboy Cha Cha

So Hot You’re Hurting My Feelings

Boots on the Ground

Miles on It

Dizzy

Chill Factor

Caliente

Stetson

A Year Ends, a Year Begins

Hey, folks, tonight, December 13, closes out our year of country-western dancing at North Hall (but you line dancers are still on for the 28th at Pitchers!). The DC Rawhides wish all of you warm, safe, and happy holidays between now and …

… our first dances in 2026! Two nights at North Hall per month have been added to the Event Calendar for January, February, and March. All but the last of these will be on Saturday nights, the last will be on Friday. We’ll continue adding more dates as we get them.

Next Eastern Market Dance, September 19 (a FRIDAY)

Come dance with us on FRIDAY, September 19! Come to learn; come to see old friends and make new one; or just come to watch and hang out. Feel free to drop in as early as 6:30pm if you want to practice or would like some help with two-step or a particular line dance. Malina will teach the line dance “Cowgirls” at 7:00 pm. At 8:00 pm, Brian will spin music for three hours of open dancing.

Country Western Dancing North Hall Eastern Market, Friday 9/19. 21 and up. Valid ID required. $10 suggested donation at the door. Malina teaches "Cowgirls".

Our dance angels will take anyone on the floor who is learning or needs a partner, so no experience is necessary.

We have a suggested $10 donation at the door (credit cards with a small service charge added). Larger donations are accepted, appreciated, and help us keep dancing. We’ll have free pizza while it lasts and full bar service. All bar purchases must be made by debit or credit card. You must be 21 to enter. Regardless of age, everyone must show an ID and pass security to enter. The dance is run by a not-for-profit.

Our goal is to be affirming and fun, to create a dance space where all levels can participate. If you attend, please follow dance etiquette so that everyone can have the best and safest dance experience:

  • For two-step, waltz, and shadow, follow the line of dance (counterclockwise).
  • No drinks on the dance floor.
  • Slower dancers in the middle.
  • Don’t stand on the dance floor.
  • Dance what the deejay calls.
  • If you don’t know a line dance, do not get in the way of those who do.
  • Do not touch anyone in a manner that they might consider inappropriate.

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Eastern Market Dance and “Battle for the Belt” Line Dance Competition, Saturday, September 6

Come dance with us on Saturday, September 6! Come to learn; come to see old friends and make new one; or just come to watch and hang out. Feel free to drop in as early as 6:30 pm if you want to practice or would like some help with two-step or a particular line dance. Paul and Alec will teach two-step at 7:00 pm. At 8:00 pm, Mindy and Leah will spin music for three hours of open dancing.

This dance will feature the fourth iteration of “Battle for the Belt.” Wear a numbered bib and dance all the line dances. There is a junior and senior division. Those who place earn a trophy. The winner in the senior division takes home the belt. Battle for the Belt will in no way disrupt the normal dancing.

Graphic: Country Western Dancing, North Hall, Eastern Market, 9/6, "It's Battle for the Belt". 21 and up, valid ID required, $10 suggested donation at the door. Paul and Alec teach two-step.

Our dance angels will take anyone on the floor who is learning or needs a partner, so no experience is necessary.

We have a suggested $10 donation at the door (credit cards with a small service charge added). Larger donations are accepted, appreciated, and help us keep dancing. We’ll have free pizza while it lasts and full bar service. All bar purchases must be made by debit or credit card. You must be 21 to enter. Regardless of age, everyone must show an ID and pass security to enter. The dance is run by a not-for-profit.

Our goal is to be affirming and fun, to create a dance space where all levels can participate. If you attend, please follow dance etiquette so that everyone can have the best and safest dance experience:

  • For two-step, waltz, and shadow, follow the line of dance (counterclockwise).
  • No drinks on the dance floor.
  • Slower dancers in the middle.
  • Don’t stand on the dance floor.
  • Dance what the deejay calls.
  • If you don’t know a line dance, do not get in the way of those who do.
  • Do not touch anyone in a manner that they might consider inappropriate.

Event on Facebook

Eastern Market Dance FRIDAY, August 22

Come dance with us on FRIDAY, August 22! Come to learn; come to see old friends and make new one; or just come to watch and hang out. Feel free to drop in as early as 6:30pm if you want to practice or would like some help with two-step or a particular line dance. Katie will teach the line dance “Dizzy” at 7:00 pm. At 8:00 pm, Brian will spin music for three hours of open dancing.

Graphic ad with the highlights from the text, set over a background of dancers

Our dance angels will take anyone on the floor who is learning or needs a partner, so no experience is necessary.

We have a suggested $10 donation at the door (credit cards with a small service charge added). Larger donations are accepted, appreciated, and help us keep dancing. We’ll have free pizza while it lasts and full bar service. All bar purchases must be made by debit or credit card. You must be 21 to enter. Regardless of age, everyone must show an ID and pass security to enter. The dance is run by a not-for-profit.

Our goal is to be affirming and fun, to create a dance space where all levels can participate. If you attend, please follow dance etiquette so that everyone can have the best and safest dance experience:

  • For two-step, waltz, and shadow, follow the line of dance (counterclockwise).
  • No drinks on the dance floor.
  • Slower dancers in the middle.
  • Don’t stand on the dance floor.
  • Dance what the deejay calls.
  • If you don’t know a line dance, do not get in the way of those who do.
  • Do not touch anyone in a manner that they might consider inappropriate.

Event on Facebook

Eastern Market Dance, Saturday, July 26

Come dance with us on July 26! Come to learn; come to see old friends and make new one; or just come to watch and hang out. Feel free to drop in as early as 6:30pm if you want to practice or would like some help with two-step or a particular line dance. Tyler will teach the line dance “Caliente” at 7:00 pm. At 8:00 pm, Mindy and Leah will spin music for three hours of open dancing.

Country Western Dancing North Hall Eastern Market 7/26 - 21 and up - valid ID required - $10 suggested donation at the door - Tyler teaches Caliente - Mindy and Leah deejay

Our dance angels will take anyone on the floor who is learning or needs a partner, so no experience is necessary.

We have a suggested $10 donation at the door (credit cards with a small service charge added). Larger donations are accepted, appreciated, and help us keep dancing. We’ll have free pizza while it lasts and full bar service. All bar purchases must be made by debit or credit card. You must be 21 to enter. Regardless of age, everyone must show an ID and pass security to enter. The dance is run by a not-for-profit.

Our goal is to be affirming and fun, to create a dance space where all levels can participate. If you attend, please follow dance etiquette so that everyone can have the best and safest dance experience:

  • For two-step, waltz, and shadow, follow the line of dance (counterclockwise).
  • No drinks on the dance floor.
  • Slower dancers in the middle.
  • Don’t stand on the dance floor.
  • Dance what the deejay calls.
  • If you don’t know a line dance, do not get in the way of those who do.
  • Do not touch anyone in a manner that they might consider inappropriate.

Event on Facebook