Richmond Contra Dance

Harvest Hoedown, Charlottesville Saturday 11/16/24
2024-11-16 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Potter’s Craft Cider, Charlottesville VA, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Road, Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903
Gather at Potter’s Craft Cider in Charlottesville, VA for three hours of social folk dancing with an hour each of Ceili (Irish), Contras, and Squares to live music! Hosted by Blue Ridge Irish Music School (BRIMS).

4pm CEILI DANCE with BRIMS Trad ensemble and Lori Madden

5pm CONTRA DANCE with Big Silo and Virginia Varland

6pm SQUARE DANCE with Big Silo and Hannah Johnson

Free Entry!

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 12/7/2024
2024-12-07 19:30 - 22:30 | Norge Community Hall, 7402 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States
Saturday evening contra dance.

Rivanna Contra Dance, Friday 12/20/2024
2024-12-20 19:30 - 22:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, 22932, United States
Contra Dance Third Fridays at Greenwood Community Center

Beginner lesson at 7:00 pm.

***Mask optional***

Entry: $10 – $20 sliding scale

Charlottesville Christmas Waltz, Saturday 12/21/2024
2024-12-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Fry Springs Beach Club, 2512 Jefferson Park Ave, Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903, United States
Christmas Waltz at the Fry Springs Beach Club in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 1/4/2025
2025-01-04 19:30 - 22:30 | Norge Community Hall, 7402 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States

Rivanna Contra Dance, Friday 1/17/2025
2025-01-17 19:30 - 22:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, 22932, United States
Contra Dance Third Fridays at Greenwood Community Center

Beginner lesson at 7:00 pm.

Entry: $10 – $20 sliding scale

Music by Floorplay (Rya Martin on piano, Paul Roesn on fiddle and mandolin), Calling by Ben Sela.

Wilmington Family Barn Dance, Friday 1/31/2025
2025-01-31 18:30 - 21:30 | The Wilmington Club, 1083 Wilmington Rd, Wilmington, Virginia, 22963
Music by Dusty Hedgehog (Charlottesville). Calling by Brian Hamshar (Palmyra). Consider bringing a snack to share. Non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. No alcohol, please. View event flyer.

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 2/1/2025
2025-02-01 19:30 - 22:30 | Norge Community Hall, 7402 Richmond Rd, 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 Gwyn Williams.

Cville Waltz Time, Friday 2/7/2025
2025-02-07 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 851 Owensville Rd, Charlottesville, Virginia, 22901
Open Waltz, first Fridays February-June

Music by Mike Dunn (fiddle) and Lynne Mackey (piano)

Schottische at 7:00, Waltz 7:15-9:00

Entry: $10

Sponsored by CDSS

Rivanna Contra Dance, Friday 2/21/2025
2025-02-21 19:30 - 22:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, 22932, United States
Contra Dance Third Fridays at Greenwood Community Center

Beginner lesson at 7:00 pm.

Entry: $10 – $20 sliding scale

Music by Petrichord. Calling by Penelope Weinberger.

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 3/1/2025
2025-03-01 19:30 - 22:30 | Norge Community Hall, 7402 Richmond Rd, 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 Virginia Varland.

Cville Waltztime, Friday 3/7/2025
2025-03-07 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 851 Owensville Rd, Charlottesville, Virginia, 22901
Open Waltz, first Fridays February-June

Music by Pete and Ellen Vigour.

Entry: $10

Sponsored by CDSS

Rivanna Contra Dance, Friday 3/21/2025
2025-03-21 19:30 - 22:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, 22932, United States
Contra Dance Third Fridays at Greenwood Community Center with calling by Qwill Duvall and music by the Rhythmajigs.

Beginner lesson at 7:00 pm.

***Mask optional***

Entry: $10 – $20 sliding scale

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 4/5/2025
2025-04-05 19:30 - 22:30 | Norge Community Hall, 7402 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States
First Saturdays, every month September-May 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 Virginia Varland.

Rivanna Contra Dance, Friday 4/18/2025
2025-04-18 19:30 - 22:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, 22932, United States

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 5/3/2025
2025-05-03 19:30 - 22:30 | Norge Community Hall, 7402 Richmond Rd, 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 Ben Allbrandt.

Rivanna Contra Dance, Friday 5/16/2025
2025-05-16 19:30 - 22:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, 22932, United States

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 6/7/2025
2025-06-07 19:30 - 22:30 | Norge Community Hall, 7402 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States

Rivanna Contra Dance, Friday 6/20/2025
2025-06-20 19:30 - 22:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, 22932, United States

Rivanna Contra Dance (GW) 7/18/2025
2025-07-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, 22932, United States

Rivanna Contra Dance (GW) 8/15/2025
2025-08-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, 22932, United States

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 9/6/2025
2025-09-06 19:30 - 22:30 | Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 7479 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States
NEW LOCATION!! 7479 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23188

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).

Rivanna Contra Dance (GW) 9/19/2025
2025-09-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, 22932, United States
Role Terms are Larks and Robins

Caller: Virginia Varland (Richmond)

Band: Floorplay (Charlottesville) with Paul Rosen on fiddle, mandolin, Rya Martin on piano, and Aaron Lamb on percussion

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 10/4/2025
2025-10-04 19:30 - 22:30 | Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 7479 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States
NEW LOCATION!! 7479 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23188

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 Gwyn Williams (Yorktown).

Rivanna Contra Dance (GW) 10/17/2025
2025-10-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, 22932, United States
Role Terms are Larks and Robins

Caller: Jack Maus (Charlottesville)

Band: Afton Crossing (Staunton/Charlottesville) with Jim Harrington on accordion, and Rya Martin on piano

Super!Giant!Jump!Star! 10/18/25
2025-10-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Abner Clay Park, 200 West Clay St, Richmond, Virginia, 23220, United States
This year’s annual InLight exhibition hosted by 1708 Gallery will feature participatory dancing on Saturday evening 10/18 in Abner Clay Park. 8:30 | Barn Dance with music by Floorplay and calling by Virginia Varland, 9:30 | The People’s Dance Experiment with original music by Dee Sim and calling by Virginia Varland.

The People’s Dance Experiment is an abstracted contra dance to original music, with moves inspired by the celestial transition of our current North Star to the next. Check out the event website for more info on other cool music and art featured in this two-day event.

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 11/1/2025
2025-11-01 19:30 - 22:30 | Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 7479 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States
NEW LOCATION!! 7479 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23188

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 Varland (Richmond).

Rivanna Contra Dance (GW) 11/21/2025
2025-11-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, 22932, United States
Role Terms are Larks and Robins

Caller: Kappy Laning (Maryland)

Band: Morrison Brothers with Jim, Owen, and Will

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 12/6/2025
2025-12-06 19:30 - 22:30 | Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 7479 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States

Rivanna Contra Dance (GW) 12/19/2025
2025-12-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, 22932, United States
Role Terms are Larks and Robins

Caller: Chloe Levine

Band: In Wildness…. (Charlottesville) with Jim Morrison, Sue Read, and TJ Crow
