Richmond Contra Dance

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 5/2/2026
2026-05-02 19:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 7479 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States
CHECK THE WILLIAMSBURG CONTRA DANCE WEBSITE FOR LOCATION CONFIRMATION

First Saturdays, every month September-June to music by the Friends of Appalachian Music. Each evening traditionally ends with the Virginia Reel! Role Terms are Caller’s Choice.

This evening’s contra dances will be taught and called by Virginia (Richmond).

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 6/6/2026
2026-06-06 19:30 - 22:30 | Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 7479 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States
CHECK THE WILLIAMSBURG CONTRA DANCE WEBSITE FOR LOCATION CONFIRMATION

First Saturdays, every month September-June to music by the Friends of Appalachian Music. Each evening traditionally ends with the Virginia Reel! Role Terms are Caller’s Choice.

This evening’s contra dances will be taught and called by Ben Allbrandt (Norfolk).

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 6/6/2026
2026-06-06 19:30 - 22:30 | Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 7479 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States
First Saturdays, every month September-June to music by the Friends of Appalachian Music house band. Each evening traditionally ends with the Virginia Reel!

This evening’s contra dances will be taught and called by Ben Allbrandt.

Role Terms are Larks and Robins.

Norfolk Year-End Contra Dance at Watermen's Museum, Saturday, 6/20/2026
2026-06-20 19:30 - 22:30 | First Lutheran Church, Norfolk, VA, 1301 Colley Ave, Norfolk, Virginia, 23517, United States
End the year with a meal and a dance. 6pm, Potluck dinner, 7pm TCDC Meeting, 7:30pm-10:30pm Dance. This evening’s contra dances will be taught and called by Gwyn Williams. Music will be provided by Tommy Britt & the Hoedown Hobos. This dance is outside under a covered shelter. The floor is textured, choose your dance shoes accordingly.

TCDC hosts contra dances on Third Saturdays, every month September-June.

Role Terms are Gents and Ladies

Rivanna Contra Dance (Greenwood) 7/17/2026
2026-07-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, 22932, United States
Caller: Virginia Varland-O’Neill (Richmond, VA)

Band: The McKenzies with Woody McKenzie on fiddle, Marcia McKenzie on piano, guitar, whistles and more (Roanoke, VA)

Role Terms are Larks and Robins

Couples Dances with IFDC (No Partner needed)
2026-08-16 14:00 - 16:30 | Belmont Recreation Center, 1600 Hilliard Rd, Richmond, Virginia, 23228
Dear dancers, Come and join Richmond’s International Folk Dance Club for a Sunday afternoon of couples dances. Review and dance waltz. Learn and review schottische. Learn a simple zweifacher… fun and a great way to practice waltz and pivot steps. Check out zweifacher in the video below. Requests for other dances welcome. Beverages and finger foods provided.

Location: Belmont Recreation Center, 1600 Hilliard Rd. Richmond, VA 23228

Walk-ins welcome but RSVP by Friday 8/14 preferred to help with planning. This event is free of charge.

RSVP and questions: paulaphipps7@gmail.com (804) 241-1520

Hope to see you there!

Rivanna Contra Dance (Greenwood) 8/21/2026
2026-08-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, 22932, United States
Caller: Paul Rosen (Charlottesville, VA)

Band: Petrichord with Colleen Holroyd on fiddle and feet, Sophie Chang on cello, and Bobbly La Rose on piano and mandolin (Washington DC, RI)

Role Terms are Larks and Robins

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 9/5/2026
2026-09-05 19:30 - 22:30 | Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 7479 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States
First Saturdays, every month September-June to music by the Friends of Appalachian Music. Each evening traditionally ends with the Virginia Reel!

This evening’s contra dances will be taught and called by TBA.

Role Terms are Larks and Robins

Rivanna Contra Dance (Greenwood) 9/18/2026
2026-09-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, 22932, United States
Caller: TBA

Band: Uncle Henry’s Favorites

Role Terms are Larks and Robins

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 10/3/2026
2026-10-03 19:30 - 22:30 | Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 7479 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States

Rivanna Contra Dance (Greenwood) 10/16/2026
2026-10-16 19:00 - 22:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, 22932, United States
Caller: TBA

Band: Foot Traffic with Rya Marin on piano and Mike Dunn on fiddle (Charlottesville, VA)

Role Terms are Larks and Robins

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 11/7/2026
2026-11-07 19:30 - 22:30 | Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 7479 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States

Rivanna Contra Dance (Greenwood) 11/20/2026
2026-11-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, 22932, United States
Caller: TBA

Band: TBA

Role Terms are Larks and Robins

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 12/5/2026
2026-12-05 19:30 - 22:30 | Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 7479 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States

Rivanna Contra Dance (Greenwood) 12/18/2026
2026-12-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, 22932, United States

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 1/2/2027
2027-01-02 19:30 - 22:30 | Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 7479 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 2/6/2027
2027-02-06 19:30 - 22:30 | Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 7479 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 4/3/2027
2027-04-03 19:30 - 22:30 | Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 7479 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 5/1/2027
2027-05-01 19:30 - 22:30 | Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 7479 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 6/6/2027
2027-06-05 19:30 - 22:30 | Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 7479 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States
