Whether it’s salsa, swing, ballroom or the latest hip-hop, Washington has many great clubs in which to dance the night away. Habana Village gives Latin dance lessons before the evening gets under way and the club has three floors of dancers doing the salsa and tango. Coco Loco, D.C. Live and LuLu’s are also popular Latin dance venues. Swing has experienced a revival and Washingtonians are kicking up their heels to music from the Big Band era. Classes are held at many places throughout the city including the Chevy Chase Ballroom. The Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, offers lessons and dances throughout the week in a variety of styles including Cajun, swing and contra dance. There is also an elegant Sunday afternoon tea dance, often featuring the waltz.

Contemporary dance clubs are numerous in the Metro area, many staying open until the wee hours of the morning. They range from the posh MCCXXIII and Republic Gardens, both of which have a dress code, to hip-hop and reggae at State of the Union. Club Heaven and Hell offers an angelic atmosphere in the upstairs dance room and a darker pool hall downstairs.