Sponsored by: TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)
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 […]
Role Terms are Larks and Robins Caller: TBA Band: TBA
Location: West End Ballroom Music: Mike Dunn on Fiddle, Rya Martin on Piano (Charlottesville, VA) Caller: Greg Frock (Baltimore, MD) 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. The DECEMBER board meeting will be postponed for the holidays, rescheduled for Monday JANUARY 5. We will meet in the Conference Room […]
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).
Location: Lewis Ginter Recreation Association Music: Afton Crossing (Staunton/Charlottesville, VA) Jim Harrington on Accordion, Rya Martin on Piano Caller: Kappy Laning (Maryland) 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 Please note 2nd Sunday afternoon dances at LGRA follow the […]
Role Terms are Larks and Robins Caller: TBA Band: TBA
Location: West End Ballroom Music: Jim Morrison, Owen Morrison & T.J. Crow (Charlottesville, VA) Caller: Brian Hamshar (Palmyra, 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: Larks and Robins
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).
Location: Lewis Ginter Recreation Association Music: Petrichord (DC) Caller: Thomas Begley (North Carolina) 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 Please note 2nd Sunday afternoon dances at LGRA follow the 2nd Saturday. This maintains an every other weekend dance […]
Role Terms are Larks and Robins Caller: TBA Band: TBA
Location: West End Ballroom Music: Early Grove String Band (Charlottesville, VA) Caller: Thea Nettleton 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