SUN Weekly
8 -12 PM
DC Summer Salsa & Bachata Sunday Social Party
Salsa ·Bachata ·$20 ·Weekly
Weekly Schedule
Sunday
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About Franklin Hall
Franklin Hall runs its salsa/bachata social inside a beer hall — a wide main room with a 60‑ft bar, long communal tables and a cleared, spacious dance floor. DMV’s Dancing Doodles puts on an all‑level class 8–9pm and social dancing 9–12am every other Sunday, so the floor isn’t a studio setup: music comes from a DJ/playlist and dancers share space with seating and TVs.
Food and the bar stay open until about 11pm, there’s free street parking on Sundays and Dupont Circle is the closest metro. Attire is listed as semi‑casual and arriving for the 8pm class is the easiest way in if you’re new. The bar sells bottled water but dancers report you can bring your own bottle; expect pub noise and a busiest window roughly 10:00–23:30 before the night winds down at midnight.
Vibe
big beer-hall, casual social, mixed-level dancers
Music
Salsa & bachata social; class 8–9pm then social 9–12am
When it fills
Floor opens after 9pm; busiest ~22:00–23:30; winds down by midnight
Live music
DJ/playlist-led social (no band advertised)
Beginners
mixed; all-level class 8–9pm (no partner needed); social is mixed-level
Dress code
Semi-casual
Neighbourhood
Dupont Circle / U Street corridor (1348 Florida Ave NW)
Getting there
Closest metro: Dupont; free street parking on Sundays
Going solo
Yes — organisers state 'no partner needed'; class suits solo arrivals
Floor
Spacious cleared floor in main beer-hall adjacent to a 60‑ft bar and long communal tables
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Frequently Asked Questions
What dance styles does Franklin Hall host?
Franklin Hall hosts salsa, bachata events. The music split is: Salsa (1 event), Bachata (1 event). Salsa & bachata social; class 8–9pm then social 9–12am. Check the weekly schedule above for exact times.
When are dance events at Franklin Hall?
Franklin Hall has 1 weekly event on Sunday. The busiest night is Sunday. Floor opens after 9pm; busiest ~22:00–23:30; winds down by midnight. See the full schedule above for start times and styles.
How much does it cost to dance at Franklin Hall?
Entry at Franklin Hall is $20. Prices may vary by event — check each event above for details.
Where is Franklin Hall located?
Franklin Hall is located at 1348 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA, Washington, D.C., USA. It's in Dupont Circle / U Street corridor (1348 Florida Ave NW). Closest metro: Dupont; free street parking on Sundays. Use the map above for directions.
Do I need a dance partner to attend events at Franklin Hall?
No, you don't need a dance partner. Yes — organisers state 'no partner needed'; class suits solo arrivals.
Is Franklin Hall beginner-friendly?
mixed; all-level class 8–9pm (no partner needed); social is mixed-level.
Is there live music at Franklin Hall?
DJ/playlist-led social (no band advertised).
What's the dress code at Franklin Hall?
Semi-casual.
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