40th Annual Washington Spring Ball - Registration is OPEN!

Registration is now OPEN for the Washington Spring Ball on Saturday, May 16th, 2026!
Register at https://www.fsgw.org/event-6295511

Come join us for a fabulous time! Doors open at 7:00 pm, dancing starts at 7:30.

The Washington Spring Ball is a joyful yearly event of English Country Dancing to glorious music. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly.

The band for the ball this year will be Karen Axelrod (keyboard), Audrey Jaber (violin), and Miranda Weinberg (violin)


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.

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 practice session will be called by Anna Rain with music by Liz Donaldson on piano and Elke Baker on fiddle.

You may also like the following events from Folklore Society of Greater Washington:

• This Saturday, 21st February, 07:30 pm, FSGW Concert: Magpie Sings Songs of Resistance in Takoma Park
• This Sunday, 22nd February, 03:00 pm, Sunday Afternoon Dancing Planet Contra Dance in Glen Echo
• Next month, 7th March, 11:00 am, Minifest 2026! in Alexandria

Also check out other Music events in Silver Spring, Entertainment events in Silver Spring.