Sponsored by: TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)
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
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, November 24, 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 Ben Allbrandt (Norfolk).
It's the holiday SNOWFLAKE BALL!Sport your festive finery, bring a delectable treat to share, invite your friends and family for quality memories! Location: Lewis Ginter Recreation Association Music: Cutie and the Hot Wings (Norfolk, VA) with Carol Downing on fiddle, Amy Ferebee on guitar, Susan Lawlor on flutes/whistles, Gene Bowers on banjo Caller: Ben Allbrandt […]
Role Terms are Larks and Robins Caller: Chloe Levine Band: In Wildness.... (Charlottesville) with Jim Morrison, Sue Read, and TJ Crow
Please help us celebrate the marriage of two of our dancers and Board members with a potluck and dance on the afternoon of Sunday, December 21, from 1-6pm. We'll start with a potluck lunch, followed by barn dances, and end with contra dances. No dance experience is needed, and all dances will be taught and […]
Location: West End Ballroom Music: The Audiotones (Pennsylvania) with Bruce Young (fiddle), Henry Koretzky (guitar), Aaron Blouin (bass) Caller: Nicholas Smith (Canada, formerly of RVA!) 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
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).
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. The DECEMBER board meeting will be postponed for the holidays, rescheduled for Monday JANUARY 5. We will meet in the Conference Room […]
Location: Lewis Ginter Recreation Association Music: Raven & Goose (National Tour!) Corwin Zekley on Fiddle, Grace Fellows on piano Caller: Chole Levine 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: Larks and Robins *************** MUSICIAN'S WORKSHOP: Corwin Zekley & Grace Fellows (Raven and […]
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 […]