Park ranger tours are free. The Spanish Ballroom , listed on the National Register of Historic Places, dates from 1933 and has its original sprung maple wood floor that many dancers consider one of the best in the region. The Ballroom remains one of the great dance treasures in the Washington, D.C. area. Dances are held year-round at Glen Echo Park, and all dances feature live music. The band and performers come from throughout the area and from across the nation.
All dances are open to the public and admission is collected at the door.
All ages, from teens to seniors, come to the dances at Glen Echo Park. A spirit of community can be felt at the dances that will make you want to come back week after week. Here are some tips for newcomers to the Spanish Ballroom dances. The Ballroom has no central heat or air-conditioning. Smoking, alcohol, and food are strictly prohibited in the Spanish Ballroom.