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Saturday Contra Dance with the Rhythmajigs & Brian Hamshar (WEB), 3/22/2025

West End Ballroom 2300 John Rolfe Parkway, Henrico, VA, United States

6:45pm Beginner’s Workshop: arrive early to learn or review the basics. Newcomers and experienced dancers are both appreciated. Location: West End Ballroom Music: Rhythmajigs (Charlottesville) with Jack Maus on piano, Michael Giordano on fiddle, and Pattie Reum on whistles and flute. Caller: Brian Hamshar (Palmyra, VA) Admission: $10 members/students, $15 non-members, 14 & under free. Beginner’s Workshop: Arrive early […]

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 4/5/2025

Norge Community Hall 7402 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

First Saturdays, every month September-May 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.

$10
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Springforth Ball Dance Weekend 2025

Lewis Ginter Recreation Association 3421 Hawthorne Ave, Richmond, VA, United States

Please join us at the beautiful Lewis Ginter Recreation Association for the 2025 Springforth Ball, a weekend of dance, music, food, and camaraderie. Music by Playing with Fyre and calling by Bob Isaacs. Workshops will include challenging contras, english country dance, square dance, scandinavian dance, waltz and more!

Rivanna Contra Dance, Friday 4/18/2025

Greenwood Community Center 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, United States

Contra Dance Third Fridays at Greenwood Community Center Beginner lesson at 7:00 pm. ***Mask optional*** Entry: $10 - $20 sliding scale

$10 – $20
Featured Featured Event Series Saturday at WEB

Saturday Contra Dance (WEB), 4/26/2025

West End Ballroom 2300 John Rolfe Parkway, Henrico, VA, United States

Location: West End Ballroom Music: Caller: Admission: $10 members/students, $15 non-members, 14 & under free. Beginner’s Workshop: Arrive early at 6:45pm to learn or review basic steps.

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 5/3/2025

Norge Community Hall 7402 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, Virginia, 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 Ben Allbrandt.

$10
Featured Featured Event Series Sunday at LGRA

Sunday Contra Dance (LGRA), 5/11/2025

Lewis Ginter Recreation Association 3421 Hawthorne Ave, Richmond, VA, United States

Location: Lewis Ginter Recreation Association Music: Caller: Admission: $10 members/students, $15 non-members, 14 & under free. Beginner Lesson: Arrive early at 1:45pm to learn or review basic steps.

Rivanna Contra Dance, Friday 5/16/2025

Greenwood Community Center 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, United States

Contra Dance Third Fridays at Greenwood Community Center Beginner lesson at 7:00 pm. ***Mask optional*** Entry: $10 - $20 sliding scale

$10 – $20
Featured Featured Event Series Saturday at WEB

Saturday Contra Dance (WEB), 5/24/2025

West End Ballroom 2300 John Rolfe Parkway, Henrico, VA, United States

Location: West End Ballroom Music: Caller: Admission: $10 members/students, $15 non-members, 14 & under free. Beginner’s Workshop: Arrive early at 6:45pm to learn or review basic steps.

Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 6/7/2025

Norge Community Hall 7402 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, Virginia, 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.

$10

Rivanna Contra Dance, Friday 6/20/2025

Greenwood Community Center 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, United States

Contra Dance Third Fridays at Greenwood Community Center Beginner lesson at 7:00 pm. ***Mask optional*** Entry: $10 - $20 sliding scale

$10 – $20
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Saturday Contra Dance (WEB), 6/28/2025

West End Ballroom 2300 John Rolfe Parkway, Henrico, VA, United States

Location: West End Ballroom Music: Caller: Admission: $10 members/students, $15 non-members, 14 & under free. Beginner’s Workshop: Arrive early at 6:45pm to learn or review basic steps.