Richmond Contra Dance

Sunday Contra Dance (LGRA), 1/11/2026
2026-01-11 14:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Lewis Ginter Recreation Association, 3421 Hawthorne Ave, Richmond, VA, 23222, United States
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

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MUSICIAN’S WORKSHOP: Corwin Zekley & Grace Fellows (Raven and Goose) will teach a musician’s workshop following the dance from 6:30-8:30pm. More info on workshop event page!

Raven & Goose are a nationally touring contra duo. With fiery fiddlin’ from Corwin Zekley and foot stompin’ piano by Grace Fellows, they play original compositions and breathe new life into traditional tunes, all delivered with a passion that will get you up and dancing!

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Please note 2nd Sunday afternoon dances at LGRA follow the 2nd Saturday. This maintains an every other week dance schedule with our 4th Saturday evening dances at WEB.

Musician's Workshop with Raven & Goose
2026-01-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Lewis Ginter Recreation Association, 3421 Hawthorne Ave, Richmond, VA, 23222, United States
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 contra dance truly sing: driving rhythm, supportive harmonies, intuitive set-building, communication with callers and dancers, and the subtle musical choices that lift the energy of the room. Whether you’re brand-new to dance playing or an experienced musician looking to refine your approach, you’ll leave with tips you can use the next time you’re on the stage!

The workshop will follow the Sunday afternoon contra dance with Raven & Goose and Chloe Levine at Lewis Ginter Recreation Association.

Kindly RSVP if possible, tadamsvacontra@gmail.com.

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Raven & Goose are a nationally touring contra duo. With fiery fiddlin’ from Corwin Zekley and foot stompin’ piano by Grace Fellows, they play original compositions and breathe new life into traditional tunes, all delivered with a passion that will get you up and dancing!

From Raven & Goose’s Website:

Virtuoso violinist, Corwin Zekley was born with a fiddle in their hands and plays with an intensity yet delicacy that pulls on the heartstrings of all who hear them. Corwin has eclectic musical roots, and enchants audiences playing anything from Celtic to Jazz to Country to Metal. Corwin studied at the Berklee College of Music, has played thousands of concerts, appeared on dozens of records, and has published books and albums of their own compositions.

Grace Fellows grew up playing traditional musics on fiddle, and she synthesized her broad musical influences while studying at Calarts, and doing her masters at BIMM London. She became an accomplished pianist while performing as a singer/songwriter, and in the last couple years has become a powerhouse contra-pianist whose potent sense of rhythm will propel you around the dance floor.

Rivanna Contra Dance (GW) 1/16/2026
2026-01-16 19:00 - 22:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, 22932, United States
Role Terms are Larks and Robins

Caller: Jack Maus

Band: Early Grove String Band with Peter Markush, Michael Giordano, and friends

CANCELLED: Saturday Contra Dance (WEB), 1/24/2026
2026-01-24 19:30 - 22:30 | West End Ballroom, 2300 John Rolfe Parkway, Henrico, VA, 23233, United States
CANCELLED FOR WEATHER: Please stay safe and warm, we’ll see you on the dance floor soon!

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 Board Meeting 1/26/2026
2026-01-26 19:00 - 20:45 | VA
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:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84654623196?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 846 5462 3196Passcode: [REDACTED]

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 2/7/2026
2026-02-07 19:30 - 22:30 | Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 7479 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States
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).

Sunday Contra Dance (LGRA), 2/15/2026
2026-02-15 14:30 - 17:30 | Lewis Ginter Recreation Association, 3421 Hawthorne Ave, Richmond, VA, 23222, United States
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 2nd Saturday. This maintains an every other week dance schedule with our 4th Saturday evening dances at WEB.

Rivanna Contra Dance (GW) 2/20/2026
2026-02-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, 22932, United States
Role Terms are Larks and Robins

Caller: TBA

Band: TBA

Saturday Contra Dance (WEB), 2/28/2026
2026-02-28 19:30 - 22:30 | West End Ballroom, 2300 John Rolfe Parkway, Henrico, VA, 23233, United States
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

TADAMS Board Meeting 3/2/2026
2026-03-02 19:00 - 20:45 | VA
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 “February” board meeting will take place on March 2.

The meeting will held remotely on Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85629143232?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 856 2914 3232Passcode: [REDACTED]

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 3/7/2026
2026-03-07 19:30 - 22:30 | Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 7479 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States
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).

Sunday Contra Dance (LGRA), 3/15/2026
2026-03-15 14:30 - 17:30 | Lewis Ginter Recreation Association, 3421 Hawthorne Ave, Richmond, VA, 23222, United States
Location: Lewis Ginter Recreation Association

Music: The McKenzies (Roanoke, VA)

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 schedule with our 4th Saturday evening dances at WEB.

Rivanna Contra Dance (GW) 3/20/2026
2026-03-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, 22932, United States

Saturday Contra Dance (WEB), 3/28/2026
2026-03-28 19:30 - 22:30 | West End Ballroom, 2300 John Rolfe Parkway, Henrico, VA, 23233, United States
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

TADAMS Board Meeting 3/30/2026
2026-03-30 19:00 - 20:45 | VA
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:

Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89451679890?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 894 5167 9890Passcode: [REDACTED]

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 4/4/2026
2026-04-04 19:30 - 22:30 | Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 7479 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States
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).

Rivanna Contra Dance (GW) 4/17/2026
2026-04-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, 22932, United States
Role Terms are Larks and Robins

Caller: Penelope Weinberger (Washington, DC)

Band: TBA

Saturday Contra Dance (WEB), 4/25/2026
2026-04-25 19:30 - 22:30 | West End Ballroom, 2300 John Rolfe Parkway, Henrico, VA, 23233, United States
Location: West End Ballroom

Music: Floorplay (Charlottesville, VA) with Paul Rosen on fiddle/banjo, Rya Martin on piano, Aaron Lamb (drums)

Caller: Ben Allbrandt (Norfolk, 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

TADAMS Board Meeting 4/27/2026
2026-04-27 19:00 - 20:45 | VA
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:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89177670873?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 891 7767 0873Passcode: [REDACTED]

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 5/2/2026
2026-05-02 19:30 - 22:30 | Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 7479 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States
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 (Richmond).

Sunday Contra Dance (LGRA), 5/10/2026 Mother's Day
2026-05-10 14:30 - 17:30 | Lewis Ginter Recreation Association, 3421 Hawthorne Ave, Richmond, VA, 23222, United States
Location: Lewis Ginter Recreation Association

Music: Orion (Williamsburg, VA) with Steve Suhring on fiddle, and Victoria Gum on Guitar

Caller: Penelope Weinberger (Washington, DC)

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

Saturday Contra Dance (WEB), 5/23/2026 with Foot Traffic & Jack Maus
2026-05-23 19:30 - 22:30 | West End Ballroom, 2300 John Rolfe Parkway, Henrico, VA, 23233, United States
Location: West End Ballroom

Music: Foot Traffic with Rya Martin on Piano and Mike Dunn on Fiddle

Caller: Jack Maus (Charlottesville, 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

TADAMS Board Meeting 6/1/2026
2026-06-01 19:00 - 20:45 | VA
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.

***Please note, this meeting has been moved from May 25 to June 1 to accommodate Memorial Day.***

The meeting will held remotely on Zoom:

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85097735521?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting chat link: https://us02web.zoom.us/launch/jc/85097735521

Meeting ID: 850 9773 5521

Passcode: [REDACTED]

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 6/6/2026
2026-06-06 19:30 - 22:30 | Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 7479 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States

Sunday Contra Dance (LGRA), 6/14/2026 with Rhythmajigs & Greg Frock
2026-06-14 14:30 - 17:30 | Lewis Ginter Recreation Association, 3421 Hawthorne Ave, Richmond, VA, 23222, United States
Location: Lewis Ginter Recreation Association

Music: Rhythmajigs with Jack Maus on piano, Michael Giordano on fiddle, and Pattie Reum on flute and whistles (Charlottesville, VA)

Caller: Greg Frock (Baltimore, MD)

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: This is the last dance at LGRA before a summer hiatus due to heat. We will continue to dance on 4th Saturdays throughout the summer at WEB, which is air conditioned. 2nd Sunday afternoon dances at LGRA will resume on September 13.

Saturday Contra Dance (WEB), 6/27/2026 with Gaye Fifer & Audiotones
2026-06-27 19:30 - 22:30 | West End Ballroom, 2300 John Rolfe Parkway, Henrico, VA, 23233, United States
Location: West End Ballroom

Music: Audiotones with Bruce Young on fiddle & Henry Koretsky on guitar (Pennsylvania)

Caller: Gaye Fifer!!!

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 Board Meeting 6/29/2026
2026-06-29 19:00 - 20:45 | VA
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.

No 4th SATURDAY DANCE, 7/25/2026
2026-07-25 00:00 - 23:59 | West End Ballroom, 2300 John Rolfe Parkway, Henrico, VA, 23233, United States
There will be no 4th Saturday dance this month. Please join us instead on Friday, July 31st for a specially scheduled dance with an awesome touring band and caller!

Schedule notes: There is no regularly scheduled WEB 4th Saturday evening or LGRA 2nd Sunday afternoon dance this month. 2nd Sunday afternoon dances at LGRA will resume on September 13. We continue to dance throughout the summer at WEB, which is air conditioned.

TADAMS Board Meeting 7/27/2026
2026-07-27 19:00 - 20:45 | VA

Friday Contra Dance (WEB), 7/31/2026 with Adina Gordon & music by Oliver Scanlon & Alex Fortier
2026-07-31 19:30 - 22:30 | West End Ballroom, 2300 John Rolfe Parkway, Henrico, VA, 23233, United States
SPECIAL 5th FRIDAY Dance- One time only!

Location: West End Ballroom

Music: Oliver Scanlon & Alex Fortier (Touring!)

Caller: Adina Gordon (Touring!)

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

Schedule notes: There is no regularly scheduled WEB 4th Saturday evening or LGRA 2nd Sunday afternoon dance in July 2026. 2nd Sunday afternoon dances at LGRA will resume on September 13. We continue to dance throughout the summer at WEB, which is air conditioned.
