Richmond Contra Dance

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  • Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 11/1/2025

    Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church 7479 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States
    Nearby Dances (not TADAMS)

    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).

    $10
  • Featured Sunday at LGRA

    Sunday Contra Dance with Orion & Jack Maus (LGRA), 11/9/2025

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

    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 […]

  • Rivanna Contra Dance (GW) 11/21/2025

    Greenwood Community Center 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, United States
    Nearby Dances (not TADAMS)

    Role Terms are Larks and Robins Caller: Kappy Laning (Maryland) Band: Morrison Brothers with Jim, Owen, and Will

  • Featured Saturday at WEB

    Saturday Contra Dance with the McKenzies & Kappy Lanning (WEB), 11/22/2025

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

    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

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    TADAMS Board Meeting 11/24/2025

    Tuckahoe Area Public Liibrary 1901 Starling Dr, Henrico, Virginia, United States
    Board Meetings

    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 […]

  • Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 12/6/2025

    Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church 7479 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States
    Nearby Dances (not TADAMS)

    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).

    $10
  • Featured Sunday at LGRA

    Sunday Contra Dance with Cutie and the Hot Wings & Ben Allbrandt (LGRA), 12/14/2025

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

    Location: Lewis Ginter Recreation Association Music: Cutie and the Hot Wings (Norfolk) with Carol Downing on fiddle, Amy Ferebee on guitar, Susan Lawlor on flutes/whistles, Gene Bowers on banjo Caller: 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 (GW) 12/19/2025

    Greenwood Community Center 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, United States
    Nearby Dances (not TADAMS)

    Role Terms are Larks and Robins Caller: Chloe Levine Band: In Wildness.... (Charlottesville) with Jim Morrison, Sue Read, and TJ Crow

  • Featured Saturday at WEB

    Saturday Contra Dance with the Audiotones & Nicholas Smith (WEB), 12/27/2025

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

    Location: West End Ballroom Music: The Audiotones (Pennsylvania) with Bruce Young (fiddle), Henry Koretzky (guitar), Aaron Blouin (bass) Caller: Nicholas Smith (Canada, formerly of RVA!) 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

  • Williamsburg/Norge Contra Dance, Saturday, 1/3/2026

    Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church 7479 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States
    Nearby Dances (not TADAMS)

    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).

    $10
  • Featured Sunday at LGRA

    Sunday Contra Dance (LGRA), 1/11/2026

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

    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 Please note 2nd Sunday afternoon dances at LGRA follow the 2nd Saturday. This maintains an every other week dance schedule with our 4th […]

  • Rivanna Contra Dance (GW) 1/16/2026

    Greenwood Community Center 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, Virginia, United States
    Nearby Dances (not TADAMS)

    Role Terms are Larks and Robins Caller: TBA Band: TBA