Friendly, safe environment | Experienced teachers

All levels covered: from new beginners to very advanced, and No Partner needed!

Above: Chevy Chase Baptist Church. Enter through this corner door, at the intersection of Belt Rd NW and Northampton St NW.

1. Weekly Saturday Dance Classes

Saturday Schedule:
Sign in at 1:15 pm. Once folks are signed in, the first class session starts which covers all levels. That’s followed by social dancing and then a second class session for intermediate and advanced dancers. We end about 4:30 pm.
Some of us go out for coffee or a bite to eat afterwards and everyone is welcome!

Join us to laugh, make friends, learn cool moves, and create a dance community. Dress comfortably. Watch some class videos: youtu.be/zfLsUVyMLo8, youtu.be/ZHfJbGBA7t0, and youtu.be/nLgHSvVS_Zo.

Children over 11 years old may attend class if a parent is in the room. $10 for children.
No charge for anyone to just come and watch the fun. Watching is a great way to introduce young children to the spirit of dancing.

5 blocks from Friendship Heights Metro (Red Line), one block from Chevy Chase Circle, and on the route of several bus lines. For public transit directions, click here.

2. Danceintime’s Guidebook

Danceintime’s Barb Bernstein wrote a book titled, “Salsa Dancing & Rueda de Casino Guidebook for Beginner to Advanced Dancers: Steps, Styling, Technique, Latin Rhythms, Humor & Anecdotes.” It’s a “genre blender”—part textbook, part memoir, and part coffee table book that’s fun to browse! The Guidebook is available in kindle, paperback and hardback formats!

One Amazon reviewer summarized the book this way:
“Drawing on decades of teaching experience, Barbara has distilled her knowledge into a clear, engaging read that’s perfect for beginners and seasoned dancers alike. The book covers everything from basic steps to the cultural roots of salsa, with links to videos for easy practice. Her warmth and expertise shine through, making it both fun and inspiring to read. If you’ve ever wanted to learn salsa or deepen your connection to Cuban dance, this book is a must-have!”

AMAZON LINK: amazon.com/dp/B0DK7D98XK
Book Website: salsacasinorueda.com
Book Trailer: youtu.be/xei4Q-cOVl0
Social media announcements:

Watch these YouTube Shorts about the book:

3. Bossa Classes

A live Salsa band performs downstairs every Saturday around 10:30 pm and another live band generally performs on Fridays. The Bossa Bistro online calendar online has a complete list of their dance classes and music events.

4. Free Silver Spring Salsa Night Under the Stars

Join Ashu Mola (AM Salsa), Barbara Bernstein (Danceintime), and DJ Danilo Johnson for a Basic Lesson and Social Dancing under the Veterans Plaza Pavilion. Sponsored by Silver Spring Town Center, Inc.

  • First Tuesdays of May through September 2025 (May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5, & Sept. 2), 7-9 pm. Cancelled only for major storms

  • Free & open to the public

  • 1 Veterans Place, Silver Spring, MD 20901 (Walking distance from SS Metro Station)

5. Special Events

a. Barb teaches a basic Salsa class at the YMCA in Bethesda

b. “Mambo Fridays” event produced by Chika begins with dance lessons given by Danceintime teacher Marcia, followed by lots of social dancing. The venue location is now in flux. Final details will be here once they’re decided.

6. American University Class for Credit

The Health Studies Department is again offering a one-credit Salsa class (HFIT 170) to registered students at American University in the fall semester of 2025. Contact the university for registration details. (Watch this video to see what past AU students learned!)

7. Interview by “Nancy Salsa”

Former Danceintime student “Nancy Salsa,” who now teaches Salsa herself, interviewed Barb Bernstein. She asked about Barb’s experience as a dance instructor, and about the significant mental health benefits of dancing that Barb mentioned in her book, Salsa Dancing & Rueda de Casino for Beginner to Advanced Dancers.

8. Humor & Videos

a. This fabulous Cuban documentary youtu.be/AQIRxyNkeU4 produced by Eric Johnson and Sarita Streng is about Rueda de Casino and its role in Cuban culture. Don’t miss it!!
b. Watch a performance at Danceintime event: youtu.be/AkyVd7jKhsU.
c. Watch the fast and fancy footwork of Yanek Reveilla, arguably the most famous Cuban dancer in the world: youtu.be/iB55wW0Q8wM. Video from a workshop Yanek recently taught at a Danceintime class is here: youtu.be/u1GkMU6n1F8
d. This is a cool rhythm clapping routine: youtu.be/IDvIo_LRIZ4

9. DIT T-Shirt

Go to this link to buy a DanceInTime T-shirt in varied colors and styles.  (DIT gets no profit from this sale FYI.)  

10. Get On The Mailing List

To get information about Danceintime’s plans and events, join our mailing list.

11. Job Hunt Help

Gov. Wes Moore has announced a new process to help federal workers affected by layoffs and firings find jobs in Maryland state government. It’s for four types of positions: human resources, procurement officers, accountants, and fiscal accounts technicians. Applications will remain open until May 2. More info or to apply: here

“If you aren’t dancing, you are wasting your feet!!"
So—see you on the dance floor!!