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On Saturday, December 18th, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. there will be a family performance of “Hip Hop for Kids” by Urban Artistry at the Artisphere in Rosslyn where kids can learn about urban dance. Urban Artistry’s core group consists of an international collective of artists, dancers, orators, designers, vocalists, musicians, photographers and educators.
Monday night is Salsa Night at the Clarendon Grill. $5 admission fee includes salsa lessons. Beginners from 7-8, intermediate from 8-9. Open dance floor at 9. The restaurant also has live entertainment most Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and a Trivia Night on Wednesdays.
NOTE: Clarendon Grill is now closed.
Lubber Run Park in Arlington Forest has frequently been the site of many Arlington Arts Al Fresco Events including free outdoor dance, musical and theatrical performances. After a hiatus for a couple of years due to budget cuts the free Summer Concert Series returned to Lubber Run Amphitheater in 2011. Shows usually begin in June and continue on most Friday and Saturday evenings with children’s performances on Sundays through early August. For the complete schedule, visit the Arlington Arts website.
Try The Salsa Room on Columbia Pike for dinner and dancing. The club, formerly known as Ceclias, has consistently offered live international Latin acts. They also offer classes and special events throughout the year, including a New Year’s Day event known as Fade2Black coming up on 1-1-11 where you can get a VIP card offering discounted admission for the rest of the year and take salsa and bachata classes. Regular weekly events include “Salsa State of Mind” Thursdays, “Salsa Obsession” Fridays and “Visage” Saturdays. Check their website for details.
NOTE: The Salsa Room has moved to Tysons.
