Join the Atlantic Stampede Country Dance Celebration
Experience three days of music, dancing, workshops and fun!
Meet the folks who will share their love of music and dance with you.
Sample the dances that we are bringing to you.
Learn how we got here and what we wish to share with you.
Our Dances
Our Legacy
June 4, 5 & 6 • North Hall @ Eastern Market • Washington DC
Proudly Celebrating Dance and Community Together
The Atlantic Stampede Country Dance Celebration is a three-day event, sponsored by the Atlantic States Gay Rodeo Association. Enjoy 4 dances over 3 nights with 2 full days of dance workshops. Evening events will feature community contra, square, circle and barn dances, plus open two-step and waltz, featuring live musical performances and calling from some of the most talented and highly regarded LGBTQ+ artists in the United States.
Event Schedule
Join us for a vibrant 3-day dance celebration with live music, called and open dancing, and dance workshops at Eastern Market.
Dance Workshops (tentative running order)
Thursday, June 5
Dance Workshops A (50 minute sessions)
9:00 AM East Coast Swing
10:00 AM Slow Country Waltz Basics
11:00 AM Basic Country Two-Step and Flourishes
12:00 PM Line dance lessons - Barn Dance, Turn the Beat Up
1:00 PM Contra Dane Basics/Extensions class
2:00 PM Clogging/Flatfoot Workshop
Friday, June 6
Dance Workshops B (50 minute sessions)
9:00 AM Charleston Swing
10:00 AM Couple partnering Cha-Cha
11:00 AM Line dance lesson - Waltz Across Texas
12:00 PM Fast Walt
1:00 PM Line dance lessons - El Paso couples, Barn Dance review
2:00 PM Country 2-Step Beyond the Basics
3:00 PM Line dance lessons - Mambo Shuffle, Tahoe Kick
Calendar
Atlantic Stampede American Country Dance
Workshops & IGRA Activities
North Hall @ Eastern Market
7th & C Streets SE (Eastern Market Metro)
Wednesday, June 4
Cowpoke Contra Dance - 7PM to 11PM
Thursday, June 5
Dance Workshops A - 9AM to 3PM
(FREE) IGRA Museum of American History Archives
Induction Reception - 4PM to 6PMCapital City Square Dance - 7PM to 10:35 PM
Late Nite Contra Sonic Dance - 10:45 PM to 11:59 PM
Friday, June 6
Dance Workshops B - 9AM to 4PM
Hot Moon Hoedown - Barn Dance - 7PM to 11PM
Event Location
Join us in the North Hall @ Eastern Market, Washington DC for a vibrant 3-day celebration of country dance and music.
Venue
225 7th St SE (7th & C Streets SE near Eastern Market Metro), Washington DC 20003
Hours
Wednesday, June 4 • 7 PM - 11 PM
Thursday, June 5 • 9 AM to midnight
Friday, June 5 • 9 AM to 11 PM
Contact Us Today
For inquiries about Atlantic Stampede.
Connect
202-852-7766
Email us
info.asgra@gmail.com
Join us for three days of dancing fun.
Dance
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info.asgra@gmail.com
202-852-7766
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