Richmond Contra Dance

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 12/6/2025
2025-12-06 19:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 7479 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States
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 Board Meeting 11/24/2025
2025-11-24 19:00 - 20:45 | Tuckahoe Area Public Liibrary, 1901 Starling Dr, Henrico, Virginia, 23229, United States
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 remotely by Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83982071958?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 839 8207 1958Passcode: [REDACTED]

Saturday Contra Dance with the McKenzies & Kappy Lanning (WEB), 11/22/2025
2025-11-22 19:30 - 22:30 | West End Ballroom, 2300 John Rolfe Parkway, Henrico, VA, 23233, United States
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

Rivanna Contra Dance (GW) 11/21/2025
2025-11-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, 22932, United States
Role Terms are Larks and Robins

Caller: Kappy Laning (Maryland)

Band: Morrison Brothers with Jim, Owen, and Will

Sunday Contra Dance with Orion & Jack Maus (LGRA), 11/9/2025
2025-11-09 14:30 - 17:30 | Lewis Ginter Recreation Association, 3421 Hawthorne Ave, Richmond, VA, 23222, United States
Location: Lewis Ginter Recreation Association

Music: Orion (Norfolk/Tidewater) with Joe Healey on hammered dulcimer, tenor and 5-string banjo; Ken Veazey on keyboard; and Steve Suhring on fiddle.

Caller: Jack Maus (Charlottesville)

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: Gents and Ladies

*Please note that beginning at the November 22 Dance, role terms will be Larks and Robins

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 11/1/2025
2025-11-01 19:30 - 22:30 | Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 7479 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States
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 Virginia Varland (Richmond).

TADAMS Board Meeting 10/27/2025
2025-10-27 19:00 - 20:45 | Tuckahoe Area Public Liibrary, 1901 Starling Dr, Henrico, Virginia, 23229, United States
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, October 27, we will meet in the Conference Room of the Tuckahoe Public Library and the meeting can also be attended remotely by Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82080449694?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 820 8044 9694Passcode: [REDACTED]

Saturday Contra Dance with Audiotones & Gwyn Williams (WEB), 10/25/2025
2025-10-25 19:30 - 22:30 | West End Ballroom, 2300 John Rolfe Parkway, Henrico, VA, 23233, United States
Location: West End Ballroom

Music: The Audiotones

Caller: Gwyn Williams (Yorktown, 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: Gents and Ladies

*Please note that beginning at the November 22 Dance, role terms will be Larks and Robins

Super!Giant!Jump!Star! 10/18/25
2025-10-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Abner Clay Park, 200 West Clay St, Richmond, Virginia, 23220, United States
This year’s annual InLight exhibition hosted by 1708 Gallery will feature participatory dancing on Saturday evening 10/18 in Abner Clay Park. 8:30 | Barn Dance with music by Floorplay and calling by Virginia Varland, 9:30 | The People’s Dance Experiment with original music by Dee Sim and calling by Virginia Varland.

The People’s Dance Experiment is an abstracted contra dance to original music, with moves inspired by the celestial transition of our current North Star to the next. Check out the event website for more info on other cool music and art featured in this two-day event.

Rivanna Contra Dance (GW) 10/17/2025
2025-10-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, 22932, United States
Role Terms are Larks and Robins

Caller: Jack Maus (Charlottesville)

Band: Afton Crossing (Staunton/Charlottesville) with Jim Harrington on accordion, and Rya Martin on piano

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 10/4/2025
2025-10-04 19:30 - 22:30 | Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 7479 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States
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 Gwyn Williams (Yorktown).

TADAMS Board Meeting 9/29/2025
2025-09-29 19:00 - 20:45 | Tuckahoe Area Public Liibrary, 1901 Starling Dr, Henrico, Virginia, 23229, United States
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, September 29, we will meet in the Conference Room of the Tuckahoe Public Library and the meeting can also be attended remotely by Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87611958874?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 876 1195 8874Passcode: [REDACTED]

Saturday Contra Dance with Rhythmajigs & George Segebade (WEB), 9/27/2025
2025-09-27 19:30 - 22:30 | West End Ballroom, 2300 John Rolfe Parkway, Henrico, VA, 23233, United States
Location: West End Ballroom

Music: Rhythmajigs (Charlottesville)

Caller: George Segebade

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: Gents and Ladies

*Please note that beginning at the November 22 Dance, role terms will be Larks and Robins

Rivanna Contra Dance (GW) 9/19/2025
2025-09-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, 22932, United States
Role Terms are Larks and Robins

Caller: Virginia Varland (Richmond)

Band: Floorplay (Charlottesville) with Paul Rosen on fiddle, mandolin, Rya Martin on piano, and Aaron Lamb on percussion

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 9/6/2025
2025-09-06 19:30 - 22:30 | Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 7479 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States

TADAMS Board Meeting 8/25/2025
2025-08-25 19:00 - 20:45 | Tuckahoe Area Public Liibrary, 1901 Starling Dr, Henrico, Virginia, 23229, United States
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, August 25, we will meet in the Conference Room of the Tuckahoe Public Library and the meeting can also be attended remotely by Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89870653998?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 898 7065 3998Passcode: [REDACTED]

Saturday Contra Dance with Hollertones & Kappy Lanning (WEB), 8/23/2025
2025-08-23 19:30 - 22:30 | West End Ballroom, 2300 John Rolfe Parkway, Henrico, VA, 23233, United States
Location: West End Ballroom

Music: The Hollertones String Band (Ohio)

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.

Dance Caller's Workshop 8/23/2025
2025-08-23 14:00 - 18:00 | West End Ballroom, 2300 John Rolfe Parkway, Henrico, VA, 23233, United States
This afternoon introduction to calling contra dances is for all dancers, musicians, or wanna-be callers. If you’ve ever wondered what it might be like to be a dance caller, here is your chance to find out more, and give it a try.

Please RSVP to allbrandt@cox.net so we know how many to expect.

Some of the topics we will cover: how dance music is structured, how dances fit the music, placing calls in time to the music, the importance of the walk through, and how to choose dances to call.

Even if you don’t plan to get in front of the microphone, you’re welcome to come learn more about the caller’s job. It could even improve your dancing or dance-playing skills!

To practice calling, we’ll need dancers! Invite your friends to come dance with us from 4:00pm to 6:00pm–– no cost!

Come for the workshop, stay for the dance starting at 7:30pm. Pizza between?

Callers’ Workshop 2025 Richmond flyer.docx – Google DocsDownload

Rivanna Contra Dance (GW) 8/15/2025
2025-08-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, 22932, United States

TADAMS Board Meeting 7/28/2025
2025-07-28 19:00 - 20:45 | Twin Hickory Public Library, 5001 Twin Hickory Rd, Glen Allen, Virginia, 23059, United States
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, July 28, we will meet in the Conference Room of the Twin Hickory Public Library and the meeting can also be attended remotely by Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87545948082?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 875 4594 8082Passcode: [REDACTED]

Saturday Contra Dance (WEB), 7/26/2025 **Potluck before the Dance**
2025-07-26 19:30 - 22:30 | West End Ballroom, 2300 John Rolfe Parkway, Henrico, VA, 23233, United States
Location: West End Ballroom

Music: Oliver Scanlon, Alex Fortier & Zachary Mills (NY)

Caller: Joy Greenwolfe (Durham, NC)

Admission: $10 members/students, $15 non-members, 14 & under free.

Beginner’s Workshop: Arrive early at 6:45pm to learn or review basic steps.

***All dancers are invited to join a Backyard Potluck/Cook Out at the Varland house before the dance from 5:30pm-7:15pm. Please see Facebook Event for details.

Rivanna Contra Dance (GW) 7/18/2025
2025-07-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, 22932, United States

TADAMS Board Meeting 6/30/2025
2025-06-30 19:00 - 20:45 | Tuckahoe Area Public Liibrary, 1901 Starling Dr, Henrico, Virginia, 23229, United States
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, June 30, we will meet in the Conference Room of the Tuckahoe Public Library and the meeting can also be attended remotely by Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85185399998?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 851 8539 9998Passcode: [REDACTED]

Saturday Contra Dance (WEB), 6/28/2025
2025-06-28 19:30 - 22:30 | West End Ballroom, 2300 John Rolfe Parkway, Henrico, VA, 23233, United States
Location: West End Ballroom

Music: Floorplay

Caller: Greg Frock

Admission: $10 members/students, $15 non-members, 14 & under free.

Beginner’s Workshop: Arrive early at 6:45pm to learn or review basic steps.

Rivanna Contra Dance, Friday 6/20/2025
2025-06-20 19:30 - 22:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, 22932, United States
Contra Dance Third Fridays at Greenwood Community Center

Beginner lesson at 7:00 pm.

***Mask optional***

Entry: $10 – $20 sliding scale

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 6/7/2025
2025-06-07 19:30 - 22:30 | Norge Community Hall, 7402 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States
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 Gwyn Williams.

TADAMS Board Meeting 6/2/2025
2025-06-02 19:00 - 20:45 | Tuckahoe Area Public Liibrary, 1901 Starling Dr, Henrico, Virginia, 23229, United States
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, April 28, we will meet in the Conference Room of the Tuckahoe Public Library and the meeting can also be attended remotely by Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84739782263?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 847 3978 2263Passcode: [REDACTED]

Saturday Contra Dance (WEB), 5/24/2025
2025-05-24 19:30 - 22:30 | West End Ballroom, 2300 John Rolfe Parkway, Henrico, VA, 23233, United States
Location: West End Ballroom

Music: Cutie and the Hot Wings (Norfolk/Tidewater, VA) with Carol Downing on Fiddle, Amy Ferebee on guitar, Susan Lawler on flutes and whistles, and Gene Bowers on Banjo

Caller: Thomas Begley (Pittsboro, NC)

Admission: $10 members/students, $15 non-members, 14 & under free.

Beginner’s Workshop: Arrive early at 6:45pm to learn or review basic steps.

Rivanna Contra Dance, Friday 5/16/2025
2025-05-16 19:30 - 22:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, 22932, United States

Sunday Contra Dance with the Open Band eXperience (LGRA), 5/11/2025
2025-05-11 14:30 - 17:30 | Lewis Ginter Recreation Association, 3421 Hawthorne Ave, Richmond, VA, 23222, United States
Location: Lewis Ginter Recreation Association

Music: Open Band eXperience (led by Steve Suhring; Jack Maus on keyboard)

Caller: Brian Hamshar

Admission: $10 members/students, $15 non-members, 14 & under free.

Beginner Lesson: Arrive early at 1:45pm to learn or review basic steps.
