Rivanna Contra Dance (GW) 9/19/2025
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
Sponsored by: TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)
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
Location: West End Ballroom Music: Rhythmajigs (Charlottesville) Caller: George Segebade Admission: $10 members/students, $15 non-members, 14 & under free. Beginner’s Workshop: Arrive early at 6:45pm to learn or review basic steps. *Role Terms: Gents and Ladies *Please note that beginning at the November 22 Dance, role terms will be Larks and Robins
TADAMS is an all-volunteer run, non-profit organization. Our monthly board meetings are open to the public and engagement is encouraged. Board meetings typically occur the Monday following the final dance of each month. Monday, September 29, we will meet in the Conference Room of the Tuckahoe Public Library and the meeting can also be attended […]
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).
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
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 […]
Location: West End Ballroom Music: The Audiotones Caller: Gwyn Williams (Yorktown, VA) Admission: $10 members/students, $15 non-members, 14 & under free. Beginner’s Workshop: Arrive early at 6:45pm to learn or review basic steps. *Role Terms: Gents and Ladies *Please note that beginning at the November 22 Dance, role terms will be Larks and Robins
TADAMS is an all-volunteer run, non-profit organization. Our monthly board meetings are open to the public and engagement is encouraged. Board meetings typically occur the Monday following the final dance of each month. Monday, October 27, we will meet in the Conference Room of the Tuckahoe Public Library and the meeting can also be attended […]
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).
Location: Lewis Ginter Recreation Association Music: Orion (Norfolk/Tidewater) with Joe Healey on hammered dulcimer, tenor and 5-string banjo; Ken Veazey on keyboard; and Steve Suhring on fiddle. Caller: Jack Maus (Charlottesville) Admission: $10 members/students, $15 non-members, 14 & under free. Beginner Lesson: Arrive early at 1:45pm to learn or review basic steps. *Role Terms: Gents and Ladies *Please […]
Role Terms are Larks and Robins Caller: Kappy Laning (Maryland) Band: Morrison Brothers with Jim, Owen, and Will
Location: West End Ballroom Music: The McKenzies (Roanoke, VA) with Marcia McKenzie on Guitar, and Woody McKenzie on Fiddle Caller: Kappy Laning (DC) Admission: $10 members/students, $15 non-members, 14 & under free. Beginner’s Workshop: Arrive early at 6:45pm to learn or review basic steps. Role Terms: Larks and Robins