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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). An afternoon practice session will will run from 2:00-5:00 pm at the Civic Building on the day of the ball and is included in the ball admission fee.The Ball is supported by a generous grant from Montgomery County's Community Access Program. Early-bird registration opens January 2025. View the Spring Ball FAQs |
Questions? Contact Ball Co-Chairs Nancy English and Linda Marshall at ball.chair@fsgw.org |
PERFORMING ARTISTSPRACTICE SESSIONMusic by Liz Donaldson and Elke Baker |
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BALL SESSION |
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. |
EVENT DETAILS |
| 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 |
Covid info: Masks and vaccinations are suggested but not required.
The Silver Spring Civic Building is a Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) Star Accredited facility that was equipped with MERV13 air filters at the beginning of the pandemic. |
| 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. Please donate to this fund: any amount is welcome! 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, assist with decorations, greet people, set up the room, and more. Volunteering allows you to be part of the community. For more information, contact our Committee Representative. Note: Volunteers do not receive free Ball admission. |
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17 May 2025 7:30 PM • Silver Spring Civic Building - Great Hall, Silver Spring, MD