Alice was raised by a family of professional singers and began taking Suzuki piano lessons at age 4. In school, she joined concert bands playing the French horn and often…
Teaching Jitterbug and Lindy Hop since 1994, Gottaswing’s beginner and intermediate group classes have set the gold standard in swing dance instruction. You never need a partner; we rotate partners in…
Embark on an enriching linguistic adventure with our Advanced French Language Course. This class is crafted for confident learners that are eager to ascend to fluency. Delve into the intricate…
Embark on an enriching linguistic adventure with our Intermediate French Language Course. This class is crafted for confident learners that are eager to ascend to fluency. Delve into the intricate…
Join us in the kitchen for a Paella workshop! This dish makes the perfect feast because you don’t have to sweat over the details! Join Mark Haskell in learning the…
“Absolutely electrifying... mesmerizing melodies that redefine what’s traditional, with personality and verve.” — CelticRadio.net House of Hamill returns to Hill Center following their sold-out 2024 concert House of Hamill owes its existence - almost entirely - to a series of cancelled flights. Rose Baldino and Brian Buchanan first found themselves onstage together at the 2014 Folk Alliance International conference in Kansas City.…
Curated and Hosted by Stone Room Concerts Founder David Holiday Hill Center is thrilled to welcome back the phenomenal Buffalo Rose following their sold-out 2024 Concert. “How can a band be loose and tight at the same time? Listen to Buffalo Rose for the answer. I flat love them.” — Tom Paxton, folk music legend…
Demystify the famous French cookie with French trained Chef Wendi James. Learn the tips and tricks to success and return home with your own box of colorful sweets. About Wendi:…
Motherhood is a journey, and bringing home a new baby can be a big adjustment for the whole family. PACE (Parenting and Childhood Education) provides group-based educational and emotional support for first-time…
Learning how to properly yield a knife is key to cooking great meals safely. Do you want to learn how to chop vegetables like a pro or learn the proper uses for certain knives? Join Chef Wendi James in Hill Center’s kitchen as she teaches the essentials of knife skills for beginners! Learn the techniques…
We all know it, we all love it, but do we actually know the right way to make it? Step away from the frozen pizza and kick off your weekend with fresh food! Join us for a long lunch of proper dough making and different styles of pizza including: Napoli traditional, Philly style red, and…
Featuring Wine Expert Leslie Frelow Join us on July 19th for an exceptional wine tasting experience celebrating the unique flavors and craftsmanship of local wines from Maryland and Virginia. The afternoon is dedicated to showcasing the extraordinary character and diversity found in the Mid-Atlantic region's viticulture. Indulge in a selection of five exclusive wines, each…
Author, cooking instructor, and culinary consultant Jen Lin-Liu has been teaching at the Hill Center and this will be her last class before she leaves Washington D.C. for a while (though she will always consider the D.C. & the Hill Center her home). In this class, she'll bring together many of the elements she's taught…
In this three part cooking class series, learn the building blocks of classic French sauces to elevate your cooking to the next level. Through demonstration and hands on training, create…
Celebrate the best of summer produce, inspired in part by years of Top Tomato reader recipe contest winners published in The Washington Post's Food section. Bonnie makes just about all these recipes every year. We'll share top tomato kitchen tips and tales, too. Recipes include a terrific tomato pie, a kimchi-inspired relish, and cheesy, quick-grilled…
Chess Wizards is a fun way to have kids experience the excitement of chess. With half and full day classes, kids will play in mini tournaments, have interactive lessons with…
Learning how to properly yield a knife is key to cooking great meals safely. Do you want to learn how to chop vegetables like a pro or learn the proper uses for certain knives? Join Chef Wendi James in Hill Center’s kitchen as she teaches the essentials of knife skills for beginners! Learn the techniques…
In this interactive cooking class, Marianne Tshihamba serves up dishes inspired by her travels. Learn the secrets of balancing bold Moroccan flavors: succulent Chicken Tagine with Briny Preserved Lemons, a crunchy-sweet Carrot & Harissa Salad, and the art of pouring Mint Tea like a true Berber host. Your taste buds will dance to the rhythm of North Africa! Dishes that…
Hill Center has partnered with Go Spanish Now to provide this Spanish course with instructor Iya Suarez. Iya’s passion for teaching Spanish is complemented by her career as a professional flutist, having performed in orchestras. Her musical experience and academic training enhance her teaching approach, providing a unique and dynamic learning experience for her students. Previously, she taught Spanish at Hill Center,…
Hill Center has partnered with Go Spanish Now to provide this Spanish course with instructor Iya Suarez. Iya’s passion for teaching Spanish is complemented by her career as a professional flutist, having performed in orchestras. Her musical experience and academic training enhance her teaching approach, providing a unique and dynamic learning experience for her students. Previously, she taught Spanish at Hill Center,…
Hill Center has partnered with Go Spanish Now to provide this Spanish course with instructor Iya Suarez. Iya’s passion for teaching Spanish is complemented by her career as a professional flutist, having performed in orchestras. Her musical experience and academic training enhance her teaching approach, providing a unique and dynamic learning experience for her students. Previously, she taught Spanish at Hill Center,…
Curated and Hosted by Stone Room Concerts Founder David Holiday “Their unique combination of instruments “featuring cello as a utility infielder, at once filling in as the second “fiddle” role, then joining the rhythm section to add extra oomph,” gives them a very textured sound.” - AmericanaUK High Horse is a progressive-acoustic boy band featuring…
In this interactive cooking class, Marianne Tshihamba serves up dishes inspired by her travels. Channel you inner Bridgerton fantasies and learn the secrets of a luxurious English Tea service. Starting with…
In this interactive cooking class, Marianne Tshihamba serves up dishes inspired by her travels. From Barcelona bars to Madrid markets, recreate Spain’s most addictive snacks: Golden Patatas Bravas, a zingy Orange & Fennel…
Looking for an after-school program that’s more than just child care? Welcome to DC Way’s After-School Program at the Historic Hill Center, where we’ve partnered with the Hill Center to…
Ballet, Tap & Jazz combo classes are offered for children 3-6 years old. This high energy dance class is designed to keep boys and girls engaged in continual motion while…
The Music Together® Babies Class was created especially for families with infants under six months old. That’s right: It’s never too early to start our music classes! Maybe you’ve noticed that…
Toddler & Me dance classes are for children 18 months up to the age of 3 years. Music, movement, balance and the basic dance steps are introduced in a fun,…
Tippi Pro takes our Ballet Tap Jazz combo class to a whole new level - introducing more complex dance steps, combos, and steps across the floor in the same upbeat,…