Sponsored by: TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)
This afternoon introduction to calling contra dances is for all dancers, musicians, or wanna-be callers. If you’ve ever wondered what it might be like to be a dance caller, here is your chance to find out more, and give it a try. We'll meet outside the ballroom at 2:30pm and head inside when the previous […]
Circle dance lesson for children ages 3 to ~12 in the downstairs Gymnasium. Adults and teens are invited to participate in the contra dance beginner lesson in the downstairs Ginter Room (see the adjacent Sunday dance announcement). Please arrive at 1:30 for check-in and greetings, lesson starts at 1:45. Children should wear gym shoes. Children are invited […]
Circle dance lesson for children ages 3 to ~12 in the downstairs Gymnasium. Adults and teens are invited to participate in the contra dance beginner lesson in the downstairs Ginter Room (see the adjacent Sunday dance announcement). Please arrive at 1:30 for check-in and greetings, lesson starts at 1:45. Children should wear gym shoes. Children are invited […]
Are you a musician who would like to know more about how to play for social dance? Join TADAMS for a workshop taught by Janet Muse (Piano) and Mike Dunn (fiddle) of Charlottesville. What you Need to Know What to Expect RSVP and More Information Please RSVP to tadamsvacontra@gmail.com (or to request additional information)
Location: Lewis Ginter Recreation Association Admission: Workshop is Free (Stay and play for the dance afterwards!) Dance Band Workshop: Participate in a music workshop on “How to be a good dance band” and then demonstrate your mastery of the material by playing for a contra dance that afternoon! All skill levels and instruments are welcomed to join […]
This introduction to calling contra dances is for all dancers, musicians, or wanna-be callers. The workshop will start promptly at 3:00pm. Please RSVP to allbrandt@cox.net so we know how many to expect. Invite your friends to come dance with us at 5:00pm (no charge) so you can have some practice calling to friendly faces. Some […]
Back by popular demand! This afternoon introduction to calling contra dances is for all dancers, musicians, or wanna-be callers. If you’ve ever wondered what it might be like to be a dance caller, here is your chance to find out more, and give it a try. Workshop Flyer Please arrive 10 minutes early. The workshop […]
Please join us at the beautiful Lewis Ginter Recreation Association for the 2024 Springforth Ball, a weekend of dance, music, food, and camaraderie. Our band is Drive Train with Ed Howe on fiddle, Bennett Konesni on guitar, and Noah Fishman on bass. Gaye Fifer is out caller for the weekend. Workshops include: Challenging Contras, Squares, […]
Please join us at the beautiful Lewis Ginter Recreation Association for the 2025 Springforth Ball, a weekend of dance, music, food, and camaraderie. Music by Playing with Fyre and calling by Bob Isaacs. Workshops will include challenging contras, english country dance, square dance, scandinavian dance, waltz and more!
Location: Lewis Ginter Recreation Association Admission: Workshop is Free (Stay and play for the dance afterwards!) Dance Band Workshop: Participate in a music workshop on “How to be a good dance band” and then demonstrate your mastery of the material by playing for a contra dance that afternoon (2:30-5:30pm)! Band leaders are Steve Suhring on fiddle and Jack Maus […]
This afternoon introduction to calling contra dances is for all dancers, musicians, or wanna-be callers. If you’ve ever wondered what it might be like to be a dance caller, here is your chance to find out more, and give it a try. Please RSVP to allbrandt@cox.net so we know how many to expect. Some of […]
TADAMS invites you to join us for a lively two-hour workshop designed for musicians of all instruments and skill levels who want to learn—or sharpen—the art of playing for contra dances. Led by the dynamic duo Corwin Zekley and Grace Fellows of Raven & Goose, this session will dive into the core techniques that make a […]