Sponsored by: TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)
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 meeting will held remotely on Zoom: Zoom link will be posted here approximately a week before the meeting.
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
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).
Please join us at the beautiful Lewis Ginter Recreation Association for the 2026 Springforth Ball, a weekend of dance, music, food, and camaraderie. we are excited to announce that Wild Asparagus and George Marshall will be playing for Springforth Ball 2026, our annual contra dance weekend! Wild Asparagus website:“The heartbeat of Wild Asparagus is Ann Percival on piano, […]
Role Terms are Larks and Robins Caller: Penelope Weinberger (Washington, DC) Band: TBA