Richmond Contra Dance

Dance Caller's Workshop 1/20/2024
2024-01-20 15:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | First Lutheran Church, Norfolk, VA, 1301 Colley Ave, Norfolk, Virginia, 23517, United States
This introduction to calling contra dances is for all dancers, musicians, or wanna-be callers.

The workshop will start promptly at 3:00pm. Please RSVP to allbrandt@cox.net so we know how many to expect. Invite your friends to come dance with us at 5:00pm (no charge) so you can have some practice calling to friendly faces.

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!

And stick around for the Norfolk Contra Dance starting at 8:00pm.

Rivanna Contra Dance, Friday 1/19/2024
2024-01-19 19:30 - 22:00 | Grace Church Red Hill, 3121 Red Hill Depot Rd, North Garden, Virginia, 22959, United States
Contra Dance Third Fridays, this month only at Grace Church Red Hill

Band: Dusty Hedgehog

Caller: Kappy Laning

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), 1/14/2024
2024-01-14 14:30 - 17:30 | Lewis Ginter Recreation Association, 3421 Hawthorne Ave, Richmond, VA, 23222, United States
Location: Lewis Ginter Recreation Association

Music: Jim Harrington and Rya Martin

Caller: Will Martin

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

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

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

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 1/6/2024
2024-01-06 19:30 - 22:30 | Norge Community Hall, 7402 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States
Saturday evening contra dance.

Caller: Gwyn WIlliams

TADAMS Board Meeting, 12/18/2023
2023-12-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Tuckahoe Area Public Liibrary, 1901 Starling Dr, Henrico, Virginia, 23229, United States
The next board meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 18 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://us02web.zoom.us/j/86222663816?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 862 2266 3816Passcode: [REDACTED]

Sunday Contra Dance (LGRA), 12/17/2023
2023-12-17 14:30 - 17:30 | Lewis Ginter Recreation Association, 3421 Hawthorne Ave, Richmond, VA, 23222, United States
Location: Lewis Ginter Recreation Association

Music: The McKenzies

Caller: Kappy Laning

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

Beginner’s Workshop: Arrive early at 1:45pm 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 12/15/2023
2023-12-15 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.

Saturday Contra Dance (WEB), 12/9/2023
2023-12-09 19:30 - 22:30 | West End Ballroom, 2300 John Rolfe Parkway, Henrico, VA, 23233, United States
Location: West End Ballroom

Music: Jim Morrison and friends

Caller: Bill Wellington

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.

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 12/2/2023
2023-12-02 19:30 - 22:30 | Norge Community Hall, 7402 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States
Saturday evening contra dance.

TADAMS Board Meeting, 11/27/2023
2023-11-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Tuckahoe Area Public Liibrary, 1901 Starling Dr, Henrico, Virginia, 23229, United States
The next board meeting is scheduled for Monday October 23 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://us02web.zoom.us/j/85775402953?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 857 7540 2953Passcode: [REDACTED]

Saturday Contra Dance (WEB), 11/25/2023
2023-11-25 19:30 - 22:30 | West End Ballroom, 2300 John Rolfe Parkway, Henrico, VA, 23233, United States
Location: West End Ballroom

Music: Rhythmajigs

Caller: Greg Frock

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.

Rivanna Contra Dance, Friday 11/17/2023
2023-11-17 19:30 - 22:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, 22932, United States

Sunday Contra Dance to 'Playing with Fyre' (LGRA), 11/5/2023
2023-11-05 14:30 - 17:30 | Lewis Ginter Recreation Association, 3421 Hawthorne Ave, Richmond, VA, 23222, United States
Location: Lewis Ginter Recreation Association

Music: Playing with Fyre, featuring David DiGiuseppe (Accordion), Rob Zisette (fiddle) and George Paul (piano); (Chapel Hill)

Caller: Janine Smith

Admission: $10 members/students, $15 non-members, 18 & under free.

Beginner’s Workshop: Arrive early at 1:45pm 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.

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 11/4/2023
2023-11-04 19:30 - 22:30 | Norge Community Hall, 7402 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188, United States

TADAMS Board Meeting, 10/23/2023
2023-10-23 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 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

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

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]
