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Goddard Dance Club Classes with Chip Atwood

Currently, classes and dances are being held at the Recreation Center
You will need a badge to get on campus. If you are not a NASA GSFC employee,
contact Ginger Loprete, 301-356-0205 or Ginger_Fred@verizon.net
for instructions.

The Friday Basic I Dance Class Series has been postponed until a later date. Please check back.

Friday Night Beginners/Intermediate Dance Class and Ballroom Practice Dance
Classes will start with beginning material and include some intermediate variations.
Dance Class 6:30-7:30 PM
Dance Practice 7:30-9:30 PM
Rep: Kate Perrie, (c) 443-569-9046 or kate.perrie@verizon.net
Asst. Rep.: Ginger Loprete, 301-356-0205 or ginger_fred@verizon.net
$15 Single Night Class and/or Practice


Classes Featured on Fridays:

12/5/2025    Foxtrot
12/12/2025    Foxtrot
12/19/2025    Holiday Dance - no lesson
12/26/2025    Cancelled (Christmas)
1/2/2026    New Years Dance - no lesson
1/9/2026    Waltz
1/16/2026    Waltz
1/23/2026    Rumba
1/30/2026    Rumba
2/6/2026    CW 2-Step
2/13/2026    CW 2-Step
2/20/2026    Foxtrot
2/27/2026    Foxtrot
3/6/2026    Mambo/Salsa
3/13/2026    Mambo/Salsa
3/20/2026    Nightclub 2 Step
3/27/2026    Nightclub 2 Step
4/3/2026    Swing
4/10/2026    Swing
4/17/2026    Waltz
4/24/2026    Waltz
5/1/2026    Cha Cha
5/8/2026    Cha Cha
5/15/2026    Rumba
5/22/2026    Rumba
5/29/2026    Bachata
6/5/2026    Bachata
6/12/2026    Tango (American)
6/19/2026    Tango (American)
6/26/2026    Merengue
7/3/2026    Merengue
7/10/2026    Disco Hustle
7/17/2026    Disco Hustle
7/24/2026    Nightclub 2 Step
7/31/2026    Nightclub 2 Step
8/7/2026    Salsa
8/14/2026    Salsa
8/21/2026    Foxtrot
8/28/2026    Foxtrot
9/4/2026    Bossa Nova
9/11/2026    Bossa Nova
9/18/2026    West Coast Swing
9/25/2026    West Coast Swing
10/2/2026    Bolero
10/9/2026    Bolero
10/16/2026    Quickstep
10/23/2026    Quickstep
10/30/2026    Tango (American)
11/6/2026    Tango (American)
11/13/2026    Cha Cha
11/20/2026    Cha Cha
11/27/2026    Cancelled (Thanksgiving)
12/4/2026    Rumba
12/11/2026    Rumba
12/18/2026    CW 2-Step
12/25/2026    Cancelled (Christmas)
1/1/2027    New Years Dance - no lesson




For more information about the Goddard Dance Club
Contact Ginger Loprete ginger_fred@verizon.net or 301-356-0205

Guest Policy:

Invited Guests are welcome to attend their first Friday class at no charge. Please contact Ginger Loprete ginger_fred@verizon.net or 301-356-0205
by Saturday of the week you would like to attend so your name can be added to the badge list submitted to Security. Since Goddard is a secure government facility, all guests must either be U.S. citizens or have their Green card with them when they check in at the Main Gate security area.

Goddard Dance Club Weather Closing Policy and Practices:

The Goddard Dance Club policy is that all classes, dance practices and Special Events will be held unless the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)
is closed (Code RED), closing early (Code Orange) or you are notified the event is cancelled. To check on the GSFC status, call the Weather line at (301) 286-6397.
Members and guests should use discretion making a decision whether you're comfortable driving when attending any Goddard Dance Club function.

 



Curator: Chris Dullnig
Last Updated:   Jan 4th 2026 (CD)