Richmond Contra Dance

TADAMS Board Meeting, 10/23/2023
2023-10-23 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Twin Hickory Public Library, 5001 Twin Hickory Rd, Glen Allen, Virginia, 23059, United States
The next board meeting is scheduled for Monday October 23 at 7:00pm in the Conference Room of the TWIN HICKORY Public Library. (The Tuckahoe Library was not available for this date.)

If you will be attending via Zoom, please use the following link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81959545149?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 819 5954 5149Passcode: [REDACTED]

Saturday Contra Dance (WEB), 10/21/2023
2023-10-21 19:30 - 22:30 | West End Ballroom, 2300 John Rolfe Parkway, Henrico, VA, 23233, United States
Location: West End Ballroom

Music: Club Contra (recorded)

Caller: Brian Hamshar (Charlottesville)

Admission: Members Appreciation Dance! Members can dance for free! Otherwise, $9 students, $12 non-members, 18 & under free.

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

COVID: While vaccinations are excellent for preventing disease, TADAMS will no longer require proof of vaccination to participate in our dances. Wearing a mask remains optional.

Rivanna Contra Dance, Friday 10/20/2023
2023-10-20 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.

Masks and proof of vaccination required. Negative test within 24 hours accepted in lieu of vaccination.

Entry: $10 – $20, $5 for low income; contribute what you can.

Sunday Contra Dance (LGRA), 10/8/2023
2023-10-08 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

Caller: Will Martin

Admission: $9 members/students, $12 non-members, 18 & under free.

Beginner’s Workshop: There will be no beginners workshop for this dance. Instead there will be a workshop on “How to be a Good Dance Band” starting at 1:30pm. See the separate workshop announcement.

COVID: While vaccinations are excellent for preventing disease, TADAMS will no longer require proof of vaccination to participate in our dances. Wearing a mask remains optional.

Open Band eXperience Sunday Workshop (LGRA), 10/8/2023
2023-10-08 13:30 - 14:30 | Lewis Ginter Recreation Association, 3421 Hawthorne Ave, Richmond, VA, 23222, United States
Location: Lewis Ginter Recreation Association

Admission: Workshop is Free (Stay and play for the dance afterwards!)

Dance Band Workshop: Participate in a music workshop on “How to be a good dance band” and then demonstrate your mastery of the material by playing for a contra dance that afternoon!

All skill levels and instruments are welcomed to join in the fun.

What to bring:

Instruments

Music stand (if appropriate)

Music https://sites.google.com/site/tunebookclerk/obex-tune-book

Water bottle / snacks

Pencil

Note: This is not a jam session. Rather, it is an attempt to make a cohesive unit out of people who want to play for dances.

Come ready to work and play!

Questions? Steve Suhring sfsuhring@hotmail.com

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 10/7/2023
2023-10-07 19:30 - 22:30 | Norge Community Hall, 7402 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States
Saturday evening contra dance.

TADAMS Board Meeting, 9/25/2023
2023-09-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Twin Hickory Public Library, 5001 Twin Hickory Rd, Glen Allen, Virginia, 23059, United States
The next board meeting is scheduled for Monday September 25 at 7:00pm in the Conference Room of the TWIN HICKORY Public Library. (The Tuckahoe Library was not available for this date.)

If you will be attending via Zoom, please use the following link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86343184489?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 863 4318 4489Passcode: [REDACTED]

Saturday Contra Dance (WEB), 9/23/2023
2023-09-23 19:30 - 22:30 | West End Ballroom, 2300 John Rolfe Parkway, Henrico, VA, 23233, United States
Location: West End Ballroom

Music: Go Figure

Caller: Joy Greenwolfe

Admission: $9 members/students, $12 non-members, 18 & under free.

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

COVID: While vaccinations are excellent for preventing disease, TADAMS will no longer require proof of vaccination to participate in our dances. Wearing a mask remains optional.

Dance Musician's Workshop, 9/23/2023
2023-09-23 15:00 - 17:00 | West End Ballroom, 2300 John Rolfe Parkway, Henrico, VA, 23233, United States
Are you a musician who would like to know more about how to play for social dance? Join TADAMS for a workshop taught by Janet Muse (Piano) and Mike Dunn (fiddle) of Charlottesville.

What you Need to Know

Moderate comfort level with your instrument, i.e. can play a melody line or chords. Ability to read music is helpful but not necessary.

No experience playing for dance necessary.

No age requirements.

Bring your instrument(s); we welcome a broad variety, not just the “contra dance usuals.”

Janet & Mike will play the contra dance at West End Ballroom that evening, 7:30-10:30 p.m.

What to Expect

Discussion of specific music needs to support a lively dance. Examples will be played for each concept. Notes will be distributed.

Play some tunes and medleys toegether.

RSVP and More Information

Please RSVP to tadamsvacontra@gmail.com (or to request additional information)

Rivanna Contra Dance, Friday 9/15/2023
2023-09-15 19:30 - 22:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, 22932, United States

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 9/2/2023
2023-09-02 19:30 - 22:30 | Norge Community Hall, 7402 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States

TADAMS Board Meeting, 8/28/2023
2023-08-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Tuckahoe Area Public Liibrary, 1901 Starling Dr, Henrico, Virginia, 23229, United States
The next board meeting is scheduled for Monday August 28 at 7:00pm in the Conference Room of the TUCKAHOE Public Library.

If you will be attending via Zoom, please use the following link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86705294021?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 867 0529 4021Passcode: [REDACTED]

Saturday Contra Dance (WEB), 8/26/2023
2023-08-26 19:30 - 22:30 | West End Ballroom, 2300 John Rolfe Parkway, Henrico, VA, 23233, United States
Location: West End Ballroom

Music: Unbowed

Caller: Gwyn Williams

Admission: $9 members/students, $12 non-members, 18 & under free.

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

COVID: While vaccinations are excellent for preventing disease, TADAMS will no longer require proof of vaccination to participate in our dances. Wearing a mask remains optional.

TADAMS Board Meeting, 7/31/2023
2023-07-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Tuckahoe Area Public Liibrary, 1901 Starling Dr, Henrico, Virginia, 23229, United States
The next board meeting is scheduled for Monday July 31 at 7:00pm in the Conference Room of the TUCKAHOE Public Library.

If you will be attending via Zoom, please use the following link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89097057721?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 890 9705 7721Passcode: [REDACTED]

Saturday Contra Dance (WEB), 7/22/2023
2023-07-22 19:30 - 22:30 | West End Ballroom, 2300 John Rolfe Parkway, Henrico, VA, 23233, United States
Location: West End Ballroom

Music: Bruce Young and Henry Koretzky

Caller: April Blum

Admission: $9 members/students, $12 non-members, 18 & under free.

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

COVID: While vaccinations are excellent for preventing disease, TADAMS will no longer require proof of vaccination to participate in our dances. Wearing a mask remains optional.

TADAMS Board Meeting, 6/26/2023
2023-06-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Tuckahoe Area Public Liibrary, 1901 Starling Dr, Henrico, Virginia, 23229, United States
The next board meeting is scheduled for Monday June 26 at 7:00pm in the Conference Room of the TUCKAHOE Public Library.

If you will be attending via Zoom, please use the following link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89784330222?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 897 8433 0222Passcode: [REDACTED]

Saturday Contra Dance (WEB), 6/24/2023
2023-06-24 19:30 - 22:30 | West End Ballroom, 2300 John Rolfe Parkway, Henrico, VA, 23233, United States
Location: West End Ballroom

Music: McKenzies (Lynchburg): Marcia McKenzie, guitar; Woody McKenzie, fiddle

Caller: Phoebe Williams (Williamsburg)

Admission: $9 members/students, $12 non-members, 18 & under free.

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

COVID: Please refer to our current Covid Policy and come prepared. We do require proof of vaccination and masks are strongly recommended.

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 6/3/2023
2023-06-03 19:30 - 22:30 | Norge Community Hall, 7402 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States

Saturday Contra Dance (WEB), 5/27/2023
2023-05-27 19:30 - 22:30 | West End Ballroom, 2300 John Rolfe Parkway, Henrico, VA, 23233, United States
Check this space before you come to the dance (it’s Memorial Day Weekend)

Location: West End Ballroom

Music: Smash the Windows (Pennsylvania): Ryck Kaiser (fiddle), Bruce Young (viola), and Peggy Kaiser (piano)

Caller: Ben Allbrandt (Norfolk)

Admission: $9 members/students, $12 non-members, 18 & under free.

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

COVID: Please refer to our current Covid Policy and come prepared. We do require proof of vaccination and masks are strongly recommended.

TADAMS Board Meeting, 5/22/2023
2023-05-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Twin Hickory Public Library, 5001 Twin Hickory Rd, Glen Allen, Virginia, 23059, United States
The next board meeting is scheduled for Monday May 22 at 7:00pm in the Conference Room of the TWIN HICKORY Public Library. Please note the location in Glen Allen. The other location was already booked up.

If you will be attending via Zoom, please use the following link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88164670577?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 881 6467 0577Passcode: [REDACTED]

Sunday Contra Dance (LGRA), 5/7/2023
2023-05-07 14:30 - 17:30 | Lewis Ginter Recreation Association, 3421 Hawthorne Ave, Richmond, VA, 23222, United States
Location: Lewis Ginter Recreation Association

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

Caller: Bill Wellington (Staunton)

Admission: $9 members/students, $12 non-members, 18 & under free.

Beginner’s Workshop: Arrive early at 1:45pm to learn or review basic steps.

Dancer’s Gymnasium: Children ages 3 – ~12 are invited to participate in supervised group play activities in the downstairs gymnasium during the contra dance. Kids will be invited up to the Grand Hall for a circle dance at the end of the first half of the contra dance. Children younger than 3 must be supervised by an adult. Children should wear gym shoes. Please see also 1:30pm event for May 7 Children’s Circle Dance Lesson.

COVID: Please refer to our current Covid Policy and come prepared. We do require proof of vaccination and masks are strongly recommended.

Children's Circle Dance Lesson, 5/7/2023 (LGRA)
2023-05-07 13:30 - 14:15 | Lewis Ginter Recreation Association, 3421 Hawthorne Ave, Richmond, VA, 23222, United States
Circle dance lesson for children ages 3 to ~12 in the downstairs Gymnasium. Adults and teens are invited to participate in the contra dance beginner lesson in the downstairs Ginter Room (see the adjacent Sunday dance announcement). Please arrive at 1:30 for check-in and greetings, lesson starts at 1:45. Children should wear gym shoes.

Children are invited to stay for supervised group play activities during the contra dance and will be invited up to the Grand Hall for a circle dance at the end of the first half of the contra dance.

COVID: Please refer to our current Covid Policy and come prepared. We do require proof of vaccination for everyone, and masks are strongly recommended.

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 5/6/2023
2023-05-06 19:30 - 22:30 | Norge Community Hall, 7402 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States

Rivanna Contra Dance, Friday 5/5/2023
2023-05-05 19:30 - 22:00 | Grace Church, 3121 Red HIll Depot Rd, North Garden, VA, 22959, United States
Contra Dance at Grace Church.

Beginner lesson at 7:00 pm.

Masks and proof of vaccination required. Negative test within 24 hours accepted in lieu of vaccination.

TADAMS Board Meeting, 4/24/2023
2023-04-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Twin Hickory Public Library, 5001 Twin Hickory Rd, Glen Allen, Virginia, 23059, United States
The next board meeting is scheduled for Monday April 24 at 7:00pm in the Conference Room of the TWIN HICKORY Public Library. Please note the location in Glen Allen. The other location was already booked up.

If you will be attending via Zoom, please use the following link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81197480720?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 811 9748 0720Passcode: [REDACTED]

Sunday Contra Dance (LGRA), 4/23/2023
2023-04-23 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): Joe Healey, hammered dulcimer, tenor and 5-string banjo; Ken Veazey, keyboard; Steve Suhring, fiddle

Caller: Will Martin (Charlottesville)

Admission: $9 members/students, $12 non-members, 18 & under free.

Beginner’s Workshop: Arrive early at 1:45pm to learn or review basic steps.

Dancer’s Gymnasium: Children ages 3 – ~12 are invited to participate in supervised group play activities in the downstairs gymnasium during the contra dance. Kids will be invited up to the Grand Hall for a circle dance at the end of the first half of the contra dance. Children should wear gym shoes. Children younger than 3 must be supervised by an adult. Please see also 1:30pm event for April 23 Children’s Circle Dance Lesson.

COVID: Please refer to our current Covid Policy and come prepared. We do require proof of vaccination and masks are strongly recommended.

Children's Circle Dance Lesson, 4/23/2023 (LGRA)
2023-04-23 13:30 - 14:15 | Lewis Ginter Recreation Association, 3421 Hawthorne Ave, Richmond, VA, 23222, United States

Saturday Contra Dance (WEB) 4/8/2023
2023-04-08 19:30 - 22:30 | West End Ballroom, 2300 John Rolfe Parkway, Henrico, VA, 23233, United States
Location: West End Ballroom

Music: Petrichord (Sophie Chang, cello; Colleen Holroyd, fiddle; Bobby LaRose, keyboard, mandolin & banjo)

Caller: Paul Rosen (Charlottesville)

Admission: $9 members/students, $12 non-members, 18 & under free.

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

COVID: Please refer to our current Covid Policy and come prepared. We do require proof of vaccination and masks are strongly recommended.

Rivanna Contra Dance, Friday 4/7/2023
2023-04-07 19:30 - 22:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, 22932, United States
Contra Dance at Greenwood Community Center.

Beginner lesson at 7:00 pm.

Masks and proof of vaccination required. Negative test within 24 hours accepted in lieu of vaccination.

Saturday Contra Dance (WEB) 3/25/2023
2023-03-25 19:30 - 22:30 | West End Ballroom, 2300 John Rolfe Parkway, Henrico, VA, 23233, United States
Location: West End Ballroom

Musical Talent: Unbowed

Caller: Caroline Barnes

Admission: $9 members/students, $12 non-members, 18 & under free.

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

COVID: Please refer to our current Covid Policy and come prepared. We do require proof of vaccination and masks are strongly recommended.
