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2025
February 2025
Saturday 1 February 2025
Sat 1 Feb 2025, 7:30-10:30 pm. 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. Norge Community Hall, 7402 Richmond Road, Wilmington. tadamsvacontra@gmail.com. Traditional American Dance and Music Society - [tadamsva][events]
Friday 7 February 2025
Fri 7 Feb 2025, 7-9 pm. Open Waltz, first Fridays February-June Music by Mike Dunn (fiddle) and Lynne Mackey (piano) Schottische at 7:00, Waltz 7:15-9:00 Entry: $10 Sponsored by CDSS. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 851 Owensville Road, Charlottesville. tadamsvacontra@gmail.com. Traditional American Dance and Music Society - [tadamsva][events]
Sunday 9 February 2025
Sun 9 Feb 2025, 2:30-5:30 pm. 1:45 pm Beginner’s Workshop: arrive early to learn or review the basics. Newcomers and experienced dancers are both appreciated.
$10 members/students, $15 non-members, 14 & under free. Lewis Ginter Recreation Association Music, 3421 Hawthorne Avenue, Richmond. tadamsvacontra@gmail.com. Traditional American Dance and Music Society - [tadamsva][events]
Saturday 15 February 2025
Sat 15 Feb 2025, 3-10 pm. Join us for a special waltz workshop, open waltzing, contra workshop, and contra dance. Nationally recognized contra caller and waltz instructor Gaye Fifer will lead this dance event to music by Jared Kirkpatrick (piano; from the band Starling), David DiGiuseppi (accordion; from the bands Footloose, and Playing With Fyre), and Matthew Olwell (flute, cajon, foot percussion; from band Maivish).
Admission:
* Early Bird (through February 9) Waltz & Contra: $25
* At-the-Door Waltz & Contra: $30
* Waltz-only: $15
* Contra-only: $15
Register at https://shenandoahvalleycontradance.weebly.com/winter-waltz-workshop--contra-2025.html
Secure your Early Bird rate by paying either with cash or check at an upcoming dance or by PayPal (linked on the website).
To protect the floor, please wear soft-soled, clean, and comfortable shoes.
This is a mask-optional event. There are no vaccination requirements. As always, for the health and saf ... Gypsy Hill Park Gym, 116 Regimental Road, Staunton, 24401. Michele Clark, daytoncontradance@gmail.com. Public - [more][shenandoahvalleycontradance][facebook][events]
Friday 21 February 2025
Fri 21 Feb 2025, 7:30-10 pm. 7:00 pm Beginner Lesson
Contra Dance Third Fridays.
$10 - $20 sliding scale. Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Road, Crozet. tadamsvacontra@gmail.com. Traditional American Dance and Music Society - [tadamsva][events]
Saturday 22 February 2025
Sat 22 Feb 2025, 7:30-10:30 pm. 6:45 pm Beginner Workshop: arrive early to learn or review the basics. Newcomers and experienced dancers are both appreciated.
Admission: $10 members/students, $15 non-members, 14 and under free. West End Ballroom, 2300 John Rolfe Parkway, Henrico. tadamsvacontra@gmail.com. Traditional American Dance and Music Society - [tadamsva][events]