Black Cat is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Washington.

1. Black Cat

8.2
1811 14th St NW (btwn Swann & S St NW), Washington, D.C.
Rock Club · U-Street · 106 tips and reviews

Vashti J.Vashti J: I loved dancing in the back room. Laid back atmosphere and awesome bartenders

The Daily MealThe Daily Meal: As one of the mainstays of the D.C. live music scene, the Black Cat is also known for its inventive themed dance nights, from vintage hip hop to a “queer night” of rock and pop. Read more.

Nicole M.Nicole Morris: The dance parties in the backstage are the best

DC9 is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Washington.

2. DC9

7.7
1940 9th St NW (at U St NW), Washington, D.C.
Night Club · U-Street · 76 tips and reviews

MattMatt: don't hesitate to get up on the speakers, swing from the ceiling rafters, and dance your tail off.

ian h.ian hall: Shannon Stewart rocks! Liberation Dance Party is still one of the most fun things to do on Friday nights in DC.

Joe G.Joe Gizzi: Great sweaty dance venue. Roof deck is a nice addition. Come for Peach Pit. One day the floor will cave in.

The Wonderland Ballroom is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Washington.

3. The Wonderland Ballroom

7.4
1101 Kenyon St NW (at 11th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Beer Garden · Columbia Heights · 124 tips and reviews

MattMatt: great during the warm months. communal outdoor picnic tables fill up quickly on nice afternoons. dancing upstairs can be fun, too, though dc9 is a more consistently fun bet.

Ryan R.Ryan Rastegar: best hipster/hip-hop dance party around Read more.

scott d.scott douglass: Best white people dance party in 2 block radius

Nellie's Sports Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Washington.

4. Nellie's Sports Bar

8.0
900 U St NW (at 9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Gay Bar · U-Street · 176 tips and reviews

Washington BladeWashington Blade: Weekly Sunday drag brunch hosted by Shi-Queeta Lee starting at 11am. The brunch buffet is $20 and includes a free mimosa. Also at Nellie’s is the “Guil-Tea Dance” with DJ Shea Van Horn at 3pm Read more.

Mark J.Mark J.: Great mixed crowd with food, beer, cocktails, and dancing in the evenings.

Jessica P.Jessica Placencia: Great happy hour and good for dancing. Gay scene. Really nice bartenders

Flash is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Washington.

5. Flash

7.9
645 Florida Ave NW (btwn 6th St & Georgia Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Night Club · LeDroit Park · 33 tips and reviews

Jeremy H.Jeremy H.: The dance club upstairs is awesomely Euro-trashy. And I mean that in the best way. It's great if you don't take it too seriously.

D J.D J: The photobooth entry to the dance club upstairs is the most original and awesome way to welcome you. Love this place.

Alex D.Alex Dobyan: Super cool, intimate venue for a night of dancing.

9:30 Club is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Washington.

6. 9:30 Club

9.1
815 V St NW (at 9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Music Venue · U-Street · 214 tips and reviews

Emily T.Emily Tyler: Dance yourself clean (or nod/sway if that's more your style

José R.José Rosales: Concerts & dancing

Brent B.Brent Bovenzi: Great music! Down front for the action or up top to just chill.

Cafe Saint-Ex is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Washington.

7. Cafe Saint-Ex

7.4
1847 14th St NW (at T St NW), Washington, D.C.
Gastropub · U-Street · 79 tips and reviews

NightSceneNightScene: By night, Saint-Ex is the bar with all. Weekdays is perfect for a drink and chat at the main bar, come weekends, the downstairs dance floor ha a DJ and is packed all night.

Meg B.Meg Biallas: Great cocktails on the first floor - come in around 11 for a nice drink, then head downstairs for a dance crowd that really knows how to have a good time!

Allyson H.Allyson Hartten: Late night dance parties in the basement. Need I say more?

Thomas Jefferson Memorial is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Washington.

8. Thomas Jefferson Memorial

9.4
16 E Basin Dr SW (at Ohio Dr SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 145 tips and reviews

Adam P.Adam Powers: go here at night, with the moon reflecting off the water. ask a friend to waltz with you on the marble--it feels magical, like you're dancing at a palace. the security guards may laugh and give advice

Anthony W.Anthony Will: Too bad it's illegal to dance at TJ's memorial. Jefferson would be outraged if he were alive today.

ianian: Ignore the sign, dance away!

Eisenhower Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Washington.

9. Eisenhower Theatre

8.9
2700 F St NW (at Rock Creek Pkwy NW), Washington, D.C.
Theater · Northwest Washington · 15 tips and reviews

Essence M.Essence Moore: Flash Dance was amazing!!

Brian W.Brian Wells: Beautiful theater. We had the absolute last row in the balcony, and the view was still great.

Kennedy CenterKennedy Center: The Eisenhower Theater is the only performance space inside the Kennedy Center named after an individual. In 1958 President Eisenhower signed legislation creating what would become the Kennedy Center. Read more.

Echostage is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Washington.

10. Echostage

8.4
2135 Queens Chapel Rd NE (at Bladensburg Rd NE), Washington, D.C.
Concert Hall · Langdon · 39 tips and reviews

Joshua C.Joshua Casingal: Went for A&B (sold out show). Zero dance space, but still good. Crowd seems ok in certain areas. Others not.

Princess S.Princess Sovana: Great wifi !!! And VIP seating

StephanieStephanie: Put your damn smartphone down and EXPERIENCE THE MUSIC FIRSTHAND.

Shakespeare Theatre Company - Harman Hall is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Washington.

11. Shakespeare Theatre Company - Harman Hall

8.7
610 F St NW (at 6th Street NW), Washington, D.C.
Theater · Chinatown · 35 tips and reviews

Karina V.Karina Valverde: Free performance by Furia Flamenca Dance Company on Wednesday, December 11, 12:00pm, as part of the "Happenings at the Harman" series. Held in the Forum, lower level. Seating first come first serve.

Richard L.Richard Livingstone: There isn't a bad seat in the house! Try getting tickets in the mezzanine if you're on a budget. Seats 116,117,118,119 are great in any row up there!

Nicole M.Nicole McKinney: place a refreshment order for intermission before the show starts and skip the line later

Kennedy Center Opera House is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Washington.

12. Kennedy Center Opera House

8.7
2700 F St NW, Washington, D.C.
Opera House · Northwest Washington · 28 tips and reviews

Serrita R.Serrita Renée: Attended Alvin Ailey Dance Theater. Second Tier great seats, if you arrive after the curtains draw you can not go in. The POTUS and family were present.

Shirin J.Shirin Jafari: Make sure to check out the terrace after the shows! It has a 360 degree view of the city, spectacular at nights!

Kennedy CenterKennedy Center: Look up! The Lobmeyr crystal chandelier is 50ft wide, has 1,735 light bulbs. and is arranged in the design of a brilliant, multi-rayed sun bursting into a galaxy of glittering lights.

Penn Social is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Washington.

13. Penn Social

6.8
801 E St NW (at 8th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bar · Penn Quarter · 60 tips and reviews

Audrey A.Audrey A: Great venue of you're looking for drunken debauchery. Dance floor, shuffle board, basketball game and more for your entertainment. Upstairs is more low key.

Michelle K.Michelle Koch: Music sux! Shit no ones ever heard b4. Not good for dancing.

Jasmine V.Jasmine Vazquez: Great bar for drinks, games, and fun! Don't come if you're looking to dance. Great to meet people and socialize. Unlike anywhere else I have been too. Really cool!

Cuba Libre is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Washington.

14. Cuba Libre

7.7
801 9th St NW, Suite A (at H St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cuban Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 154 tips and reviews

Hannah Z.Hannah Zillmer: Salsa dancing on Saturday

Sophocles G.Sophocles Grafas: The salsa dancing is very fun but make sure to bring comfortable shoes as they take out all chairs.

Arun R.Arun Ramachandran: Wanna go out for some fun Salsa dancing on a Saturday night? This is totally your place. Drinks are a little expensive, but the ambience is a lot of fun. Oye bonita! Vamos a bailar! ;)

The Lincoln Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Washington.

15. The Lincoln Theatre

8.2
1215 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Concert Hall · U-Street · 31 tips and reviews

TheUrbanDailyTheUrbanDaily: The section of U-Street btw 9th St. & 18th St. came to be known as "Black Broadway" thanks to numerous African-American owned establishments including banks, bowling alleys & dance halls in the 1920s.

Kameron S.Kameron Spencer: Acoustics suck! If you want to dance at the concert, chairs will be in your way!!

Christopher C.Christopher Craig: Beautiful intimate concert venue with a great history. And popcorn.