2025
April 2025
Friday 4 April 2025
Fri 4 Apr, 7-9 pm. 7:00 pm Schottische
7:15 pm Waltz
Open Waltz, first Fridays February-June.
$10 Sponsored by CDSS. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 851 Owensville Road, Charlottesville. tadamsvacontra@gmail.com. Traditional American Dance and Music Society - [tadamsva][events]
Saturday 5 April 2025
Sat 5 Apr, 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.
$10. Norge Community Hall, 7402 Richmond Road, Wilmington. tadamsvacontra@gmail.com. Traditional American Dance and Music Society - [tadamsva][events]
Friday 11 April 2025
Fri 11 Apr to Sun 13 Apr. Registration is open
https://tadamsva.org/springforth-ball-2025/
The Traditional American Dance And Music Society invites you to the 28th annual Springforth Ball and Dance Weekend featuring music by Playing with Fyre.
George Paul (keyboard)
Rob Zisette (fiddle), and
Steve Kemble (percussion)
Calling by Bob Isaacs
Join us for a high energy weekend of dance, music, food, and workshops. Held in the beautiful historic ballroom of the Lewis Ginter Recreation Association. And did we mention our Sunday morning tradition of waffle brunch?
The weekend schedule, additional information, and a mail-in registration form are available at the link above.
Follow @tadamsva to keep up to date with contra dances in the Richmond, VA area.
While you are eagerly anticipating April's arrival, check out photos from this past Springforth Ball at tadamsva.org/springforth-2024/springforth-ball-photos. Lewis Ginter Recreation Association, 867 Walton Avenue, Richmond, 23222. tadamsvacontra@gmail.com. Traditional American Dance and Music Society - [tadamsva][facebook][events]
Fri 11 Apr, 7-9 pm. 7:00 pm Schottische
7:15 pm Waltz
Open Waltz, first Fridays February-June.
$10 Sponsored by CDSS. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 851 Owensville Road, Charlottesville. tadamsvacontra@gmail.com. Traditional American Dance and Music Society - [tadamsva][events]
Friday 18 April 2025
Fri 18 Apr, 7-9 pm. 7:00 pm Schottische
7:15 pm Waltz
Open Waltz, first Fridays February-June.
$10 Sponsored by CDSS. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 851 Owensville Road, Charlottesville. tadamsvacontra@gmail.com. Traditional American Dance and Music Society - [tadamsva][events]
Fri 18 Apr, 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]
Friday 25 April 2025
Fri 25 Apr, 7-9 pm. 7:00 pm Schottische
7:15 pm Waltz
Open Waltz, first Fridays February-June.
$10 Sponsored by CDSS. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 851 Owensville Road, Charlottesville. tadamsvacontra@gmail.com. Traditional American Dance and Music Society - [tadamsva][events]
Saturday 26 April 2025
Sat 26 Apr, 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]
May 2025
Saturday 3 May 2025
Sat 3 May, 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.
$10. Norge Community Hall, 7402 Richmond Road, Wilmington. tadamsvacontra@gmail.com. Traditional American Dance and Music Society - [tadamsva][events]
Sunday 11 May 2025
Sun 11 May, 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]
Friday 16 May 2025
Fri 16 May, 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]
Friday 23 May 2025
Fri 23 May, 7-9 pm. 7:00 pm Schottische
7:15 pm Waltz
Open Waltz, first Fridays February-June.
$10 Sponsored by CDSS. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 851 Owensville Road, Charlottesville. tadamsvacontra@gmail.com. Traditional American Dance and Music Society - [tadamsva][events]
Saturday 24 May 2025
Sat 24 May, 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]
June 2025
Saturday 7 June 2025
Sat 7 Jun, 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.
$10. Norge Community Hall, 7402 Richmond Road, Wilmington. tadamsvacontra@gmail.com. Traditional American Dance and Music Society - [tadamsva][events]
Friday 20 June 2025
Fri 20 Jun, 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]
Friday 27 June 2025
Fri 27 Jun, 7-9 pm. 7:00 pm Schottische
7:15 pm Waltz
Open Waltz, first Fridays February-June.
$10 Sponsored by CDSS. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 851 Owensville Road, Charlottesville. tadamsvacontra@gmail.com. Traditional American Dance and Music Society - [tadamsva][events]
Saturday 28 June 2025
Sat 28 Jun, 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]
July 2025
Friday 18 July 2025
Fri 18 Jul, 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 26 July 2025
Sat 26 Jul, 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]
August 2025
Friday 15 August 2025
Fri 15 Aug, 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 23 August 2025
Sat 23 Aug, 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]
September 2025
Friday 19 September 2025
Fri 19 Sep, 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 27 September 2025
Sat 27 Sep, 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]
October 2025
Friday 17 October 2025
Fri 17 Oct, 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 25 October 2025
Sat 25 Oct, 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]
November 2025
Sunday 9 November 2025
Sun 9 Nov, 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]
Friday 21 November 2025
Fri 21 Nov, 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 November 2025
Sat 22 Nov, 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]
December 2025
Sunday 14 December 2025
Sun 14 Dec, 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]
Friday 19 December 2025
Fri 19 Dec, 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]