Sponsored by: TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)
First Saturdays, every month September-June to music by the Friends of Appalachian Music. Each evening traditionally ends with the Virginia Reel! This evening's contra dances will be taught and called by Virginia Varland-O'Neill of Richmond, VA. Role Terms are Larks and Robins
Lesson: 2pm, newcomers are always welcome! Location: Lewis Ginter Recreation Association Music: Afton Crossing (Staunton/Charlottesville, VA) featuring Jim Harrington on accordion, and Rya Martin on piano Caller: Ben Allbrandt (Norfolk, VA) Admission: $10 members/students, $15 non-members, 14 & under free. Role Terms: Larks and Robins
Caller: TBA Band: TBA Role Terms are Larks and Robins
Lesson: 7pm, newcomers are always welcome! Location: West End Ballroom Music: Rhythmajigs (Charlottesville) featuring Jack Maus on piano, Michael Giordano on fiddle, and Pattie Reum on flute and whistles Caller: Kappy Laning (Maryland) Admission: $10 members/students, $15 non-members, 14 & under free. 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 meeting will held remotely on Zoom: Zoom link will be posted here approximately a week before the meeting.
First Saturdays, every month September-June to music by the Friends of Appalachian Music. Each evening traditionally ends with the Virginia Reel! This evening's contra dances will be taught and called by Virginia Varland-O'Neill of Richmond, VA. Role Terms are Larks and Robins
Please join us for our annual holiday dance, Snowflake Ball! Lesson: 2pm, newcomers are always welcome! Location: Lewis Ginter Recreation Association Music: Foot Traffic (Charlottesville, VA) featuring Mike Dunn on fiddle, and Rya Martin on piano. Caller: Andrew Wear (Durham, North Carolina) Admission: $10 members/students, $15 non-members, 14 & under free. Role Terms: Larks and Robins
Caller: TBA Band: TBA Role Terms are Larks and Robins
There will be no 4th Saturday dance this month. Please enjoy time with your loved ones. Stay safe and warm, friends! We'll see you in 2027 for two January dances:
First Saturdays, every month September-June to music by the Friends of Appalachian Music. Each evening traditionally ends with the Virginia Reel! This evening's contra dances will be taught and called by Ben Allbrandt of Norfolk, VA. Role Terms are Larks and Robins
Lesson: 2pm, newcomers are always welcome! Location: Lewis Ginter Recreation Association Music: TBA Caller: TBA Admission: $10 members/students, $15 non-members, 14 & under free. Role Terms: Larks and Robins
Caller: TBA Band: TBA Role Terms are Larks and Robins