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WASHINGTON SPRING BALLSILVER SPRING CIVIC building, MD ยท May 17, 2025 |
ABOUT WASHINGTON SPRING BALL |
The Washington Spring Ball is a joyful yearly event of English Country Dancing to glorious music. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. We have a practice session the day of the ball, where most of the dances will be taught. Attending the practice session is strongly encouraged but not required. In the evening at the ball, all dances will be briefed (talked-through) and then prompted for the first few rounds. Dancers wear what makes them feel happy and festive; some choose attire from the 18th or 19th century. The music will be provided by “Hijinks”: Miranda Weinberg (violin), Carrie Rose (flute), and Kathy Talvitie (keyboard). There is an afternoon practice session from 2:00 - 5:00 pm on the day of the ball, at the Civic Building , which is included in the admission fee.The Ball is supported by a generous grant from Montgomery County's Community Access Program. Early-bird registration is open. Late Registration starts April 1, 2025. View the Spring Ball FAQs Questions? Contact Ball Co-Chairs Nancy English and Linda Marshall at ball.chair@fsgw.org |
EVENT DETAILS |
Follow this link to the Event to Register Covid info:Masks and vaccinations are suggested but not required. Learn more
The Silver Spring Civic Building is a Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) Star Accredited facility that is equipped with MERV13 air filters. | WHERE: Great Hall, Silver Spring Civic Building 801 Ellsworth Dr, Silver Spring, MD WHEN: Saturday May 17th, 2025. Doors open at 7:00 pm and dance starts at 7:30 pm and goes until 11:00 pm. Included is an afternoon practice from 2:00 - 5:00 pm. ACCESSIBILITY: all venues are accessible; there will be changing rooms available. PARKING: Parking is available in the public parking garage across Ellsworth Drive and other nearby garages. Directions to the Silver Spring Civic Building, including parking information and public transportation PRACTICE: You can join our weekly Wednesday Night English Country Dance to practice or attend the Practice Session held from 2:00 - 5:00 pm the afternoon of the event at the Civic Center. MORE QUESTIONS? You can view the answers to commonly asked event questions at Spring Ball FAQ |
PERFORMING ARTISTS |
|  | PRACTICE SESSIONMusic by Liz Donaldson on piano and Elke Baker on fiddle |
FOR THE BALL The Ball will be prompted by a selection of our local callers. Music by Hijinks featuring Miranda Weinberg on violin, Carrie Rose on flute, and Kathy Talvitie on keyboard. |
| The Rich Galloway FundThe Rich Galloway Fund was created in 2022 to support the participation of students and others with limited income at the FSGW Annual Washington Spring Ball and to help cover the logistical costs of the ball, and to support and strengthen FSGW English Country Dancing. Richard Michael Galloway (1947 - 2021) was a longtime contributor to the English country dance community in the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore areas. He was a vibrant dancer, caller, organizer, and teacher. For many years he designed printed programs that documented ball dances and set an elegant and playful tone for the annual Washington Spring Ball. He also wrote several English country dances. The dance Rich Delights was written in his honor by Philippe Callens in 2003.
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GET INVOLVED |
VOLUNTEER | Volunteer! The Spring Ball always needs volunteers to help set up and decorate the room, greet people, assist with the snack at the break, clean up at the end, and more. Volunteering allows you to be part of the community. For more information, contact our Committee Representative. |
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17 May 2025 7:30 PM • Silver Spring Civic Building - Great Hall, Silver Spring, MD