Norfolk Year-End Contra Dance at Watermen's Museum, Saturday, 6/20/2026
2026-06-20 19:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | First Lutheran Church, Norfolk, VA, 1301 Colley Ave, Norfolk, Virginia, 23517, United States
End the year with a meal and a dance. 6pm, Potluck dinner, 7pm TCDC Meeting, 7:30pm-10:30pm Dance. This evening’s contra dances will be taught and called by Gwyn Williams. Music will be provided by Tommy Britt & the Hoedown Hobos. This dance is outside under a covered shelter. The floor is textured, choose your dance shoes accordingly.

TCDC hosts contra dances on Third Saturdays, every month September-June.

Role Terms are Gents and Ladies

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
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.

Rivanna Contra Dance (Greenwood) 7/17/2026
2026-07-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, 22932, United States
Caller: Virginia Varland-O’Neill (Richmond, VA)

Band: The McKenzies with Woody McKenzie on fiddle, Marcia McKenzie on piano, guitar, whistles and more (Roanoke, VA)

Role Terms are Larks and Robins

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

Special Friday Contra Dance (WEB), 7/31/2026 with Adina Gordon & music by Missing Lynx
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: Missing Lynx with Oliver Scanlon on fiddle, mandolin, feet & Alex Fortier on piano (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

With years of combined experience playing for contra dances, Missing Lynx fills more sonic space than you might expect from a duo. Oliver Scanlon (fiddle, viola, mandolin, feet, vocals) and Alex Fortier (piano, keyboards) blend their talents to drive a dynamic dance engine. Prepare for fresh tunes from a variety of northeast folk repertoires as the duo brings expert execution, tight arrangements, gentle lift and smoothness to your dance!

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.

Rivanna Contra Dance (Greenwood) 8/21/2026
2026-08-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, 22932, United States
Caller: Paul Rosen (Charlottesville, VA)

Band: Petrichord with Colleen Holroyd on fiddle and feet, Sophie Chang on cello, and Bobbly La Rose on piano and mandolin (Washington DC, RI)

Role Terms are Larks and Robins

Saturday Contra Dance (WEB), 8/22/2026 with Petrichord & Virginia Varland-O'Neill
2026-08-22 19:30 - 22:30 | West End Ballroom, 2300 John Rolfe Parkway, Henrico, VA, 23233, United States
Location: West End Ballroom

Music: Petrichord with Colleen Holroyd on fiddle and feet, Sophie Chang on cello, and Bobby LaRose on piano and mandolin (Washington, DC)

Caller: Virginia Varland-O’Neill (Richmond, 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

Please note: There is no LGRA 2nd Sunday afternoon dance this month. 2nd Sunday afternoon dances at LGRA will resume on September 13. We will continue to dance on 4th Saturdays throughout the summer at WEB, which is air conditioned.

TADAMS Board Meeting 8/24/2026
2026-08-24 19:00 - 20:45

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 9/5/2026
2026-09-05 19:30 - 22:30 | Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 7479 Richmond Road, 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 TBA.

Role Terms are Larks and Robins

Sunday Contra Dance (LGRA), 9/13/2026
2026-09-13 14:30 - 17:30 | Lewis Ginter Recreation Association, 3421 Hawthorne Ave, Richmond, VA, 23222, United States
Location: Lewis Ginter Recreation Association

Music: The McKenzies with Marcia McKenzie on piano, guitar, whistles, and Woody McKenzie on fiddle (Roanoke, VA)

Caller: TBA

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

Rivanna Contra Dance (Greenwood) 9/18/2026
2026-09-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, 22932, United States
Caller: TBA

Band: Uncle Henry’s Favorites

Role Terms are Larks and Robins

Saturday Contra Dance (WEB), 9/26/2026
2026-09-26 19:30 - 22:30 | West End Ballroom, 2300 John Rolfe Parkway, Henrico, VA, 23233, United States
Location: West End Ballroom

Music: TBD

Caller: TBD

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 9/28/2026
2026-09-28 19:00 - 20:45

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 10/3/2026
2026-10-03 19:30 - 22:30 | Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 7479 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States

Sunday Contra Dance (LGRA), 10/11/2026 with Janine Smith & Good & Plenty
2026-10-11 14:30 - 17:30 | Lewis Ginter Recreation Association, 3421 Hawthorne Ave, Richmond, VA, 23222, United States
Location: Lewis Ginter Recreation Association

Music: Good & Plenty

Caller: Janine Smith (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

Rivanna Contra Dance (Greenwood) 10/16/2026
2026-10-16 19:00 - 22:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, 22932, United States
Caller: TBA

Band: Foot Traffic with Rya Marin on piano and Mike Dunn on fiddle (Charlottesville, VA)

Role Terms are Larks and Robins

Saturday Contra Dance (WEB), 10/24/2026 with Cutie & the Hot Wings & Sarah Kaiser
2026-10-24 19:30 - 22:30 | West End Ballroom, 2300 John Rolfe Parkway, Henrico, VA, 23233, United States
Location: West End Ballroom

Music: Cutie & the Hot Wings with Carol Downing on fiddle, Amy Ferebee on guitar, Susan Lawlor on flute and whistles, and Gene Bowers on banjo (Tidewater, VA)

Caller: Sarah Kaiser (St. Louis, Mo)

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 10/26/2026
2026-10-26 19:00 - 20:45

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 11/7/2026
2026-11-07 19:30 - 22:30 | Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 7479 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States

Rivanna Contra Dance (Greenwood) 11/20/2026
2026-11-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, 22932, United States
Caller: TBA

Band: TBA

Role Terms are Larks and Robins

Saturday Contra Dance (WEB), 11/28/2026
2026-11-28 19:30 - 22:30 | West End Ballroom, 2300 John Rolfe Parkway, Henrico, VA, 23233, United States

TADAMS Board Meeting 11/30/2026
2026-11-30 19:00 - 20:45

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 12/5/2026
2026-12-05 19:30 - 22:30 | Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 7479 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States

Sunday Contra Dance (LGRA), 12/13/2026
2026-12-13 14:30 - 17:30 | Lewis Ginter Recreation Association, 3421 Hawthorne Ave, Richmond, VA, 23222, United States
Please join us for our annual holiday dance, Snowflake Ball!

Location: Lewis Ginter Recreation Association

Music: TBA

Caller: TBA

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

Rivanna Contra Dance (Greenwood) 12/18/2026
2026-12-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, 22932, United States

No 4th SATURDAY DANCE, 12/26/2026
2026-12-26 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 enjoy time with your loved ones. Stay safe and warm, friends!

We’ll see you in 2027 for two January dances:

2nd Sunday afternoon dance at LGRA

4th Saturday evening dance at WEB!

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 1/2/2027
2027-01-02 19:30 - 22:30 | Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 7479 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 2/6/2027
2027-02-06 19:30 - 22:30 | Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 7479 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States
