Richmond Contra Dance

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 2/1/2025
2025-02-01 19:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | 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
Contra Dance Third Fridays at Greenwood Community Center

Beginner lesson at 7:00 pm.

***Mask optional***

Entry: $10 – $20 sliding scale

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

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 1/3/2026
2026-01-03 19:30 - 22:30 | Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 7479 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States

Rivanna Contra Dance (GW) 1/16/2026
2026-01-16 19:00 - 22:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, 22932, United States
Role Terms are Larks and Robins

Caller: Jack Maus

Band: Early Grove String Band with Peter Markush, Michael Giordano, and friends

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 2/7/2026
2026-02-07 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 Virginia Varland (Richmond).

Rivanna Contra Dance (GW) 2/20/2026
2026-02-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, 22932, United States
Role Terms are Larks and Robins

Caller: TBA

Band: TBA

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 3/7/2026
2026-03-07 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).

Rivanna Contra Dance (GW) 3/20/2026
2026-03-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, 22932, United States

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 4/4/2026
2026-04-04 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 Kappy Laning (Maryland).
