The Seven Cities of Southeastern Virginia
Weekly Folk Dance Schedule

Times, cost, directions follow.

 

T I M E S , D I R E C T I O N S , C O S T

 


Big Bands on the Bay
Summers, Memorial Day through Labor Day
( This event may or may not be held in inclement weather)

Free Outdoor Live Big Band concert & dancing
on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay
Sunday evenings 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Bring beach chairs & a bottle of water. Restrooms nearby.
Contra dancers sit on the grass, to the left of the steps when facing the stage.
Directions: Ocean View Beach Pavillion

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British Isles Dancers: English & Scottish Country Dancing
The British Isles folk dance group is under the auspices of Tidewater Community Dance Council,INC.
We generally have English dancing one week, Scottish the next
Tuesdays 7:30 - 9:30 PM
Cost $3.00 non-members. Members $1.00 off
Come alone or bring a friend
New and experienced dancers enthusiastically welcomed.
All dances taught and walked through.
Dance to recorded music.
Smoke & alcohol free environment.
This is partner dancing but you don't need to bring a partner to attend.
Directions: Royster Memorial Presbyterian Church , Norfolk
enter via the courtyard entrance.
come up the stairs and turn left.
Take next right and go to the end of the hall.

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International Folk Dance
The International Folk Dance group is under the auspices of Tidewater Community Dance Council,INC.
Fridays 7:30 - 9:30 PM
Labor Day through Memorial Day
New and experienced dancers enthusiastically welcomed.
Come alone or bring a friend
The dances are taught and walked through.
Dance to recorded music.
Smoke & alcohol free environment.
No partner needed; most dances are group dances.
Directions: YMCA, Virginia Beach
International Folk Dance site

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Williamsburg Heritage Dancers
English Country Dancing, Williamsburg, VA.

Info: Lou Vosteen 757-564-3775 John MIllar 757-229-1775

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CONTRA DANCING

 

Special Dance: Swallowtail LIVE – Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at Norge Hall 7:30-10:30 PM

  • Live fiddle music
  • Very aeroebic dancing / "full contact aerobics"
  • Partner dancing but there are folks there to dance with
    so you don't need to bring your own partner.
  • Smoke & alcohol free
  • Newcomers and experienced dancers welcome
  • We walk through each dance and call it during the dance.

Click here for Contra Dance Schedules
for the Greater Norfolk Area. OR for Virginia's I-64 corridor.

(757) 865-7518 Fred; 890-1190 Judy & Lance; 596-3480 Peggy


Southside Carpools
We meet in front of Royster Presbyterian Church, Norfolk
We generally leave for Norge, Newport News or Richmond ~ 6:30 PM
We generally leave for Murfreesboro NC ~ 6:00.
RSVP 757 596-3480
Directions:Royster


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NORGE
First Saturday of the Month Contra Dance:
Sep through July
sponsored by FOAM (Friends of Appalachian Music)
Norge (just west of Williamsburg):
Sat 7:30 / 10:30 Norge Hall, Norge Va (just west of Williamsburg)
$5.00
Info: (757) 566-1110, 229-4082
Dance at the lovely wooden-floored Norge Hall, built in 1907
Help us preserve our welcome here!
Directions: Norge Community Center


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Newport News
Second Saturday of the Month Contra Dance:
Sep through May
sponsored by CDVA (Community Dance of VA)
CDVA is under the auspices of Tidewater Community Dance Council,INC.
Newport News:
South Morrison Elementary School
746 Adams Dr , Newport News.
2nd Sat of the Month
beginners teach 7:00; dance 7:30 - 10:30
Non members: $8.00, Max Family rate $22.00, Students & Military $6.00
Members $1.00 off
Info: (757) 595-5996, 596-3480, 229-4082, 930-4253

Directions: South Morrison Elementary School, Newport News VA


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Norfolk
Third Saturday & some 5th Saturdays Contra Dance:
Sep through Jun
sponsored by TRADiN (TRAditional Dance in Norfolk)
TRADiN is under the auspices of Tidewater Community Dance Council,INC.
Norfolk:
St John Lutheran Church
3rd Saturday of the Month: St John Lutheran Church:

teach 7:00 dance 8:00 - 11:00
Cost Nonmembers: $8.00, Members $1.00 off
Info: (757) 930-4253 890-1190 596-3480

Directions: St John Lutheran Church


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Steve Suhring's Open Band Experience

Steve's going to lead one of his
world-famous Contra dance band workshops
~ "ObeX"- Open Band Experience with Steve Suhring
To join in the fun as a musician, contact :
Steve Suhring
suhring@jlab.org PH. (757) 255-4028


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Chesapeake Room of the University Center William & Mary University
Best large dance floor in the state!
Join us for Williamsburg's First Night Celebration
Dec 31, 2005

Directions: Chesapeake Room of the University Center William & Mary University


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Walsingham Academy, Williamsburg

Location for FOAM'S first Saturday of November's Contra Dance each year.
7:30 - 10:30
I-64 exit 242A (Route 199)
Right on Jamestown Road.
Walsingham Academy is on the right.
(757) 566-1110, 229-4082,596-3480
Directions: Walsingham Academy, Williamsburg,VA


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First Night in Williamsburg
Come join us for a Family Dance

*Please Note: Family Dance is shorthand for "lots of children & beginners"
I think it's a hoot myself, but if you're looking for high-level dancing, this isn't it.
But this is a great dance if you're at "loose ends" for New Years Eve-
I often go by myself... no date required!

Join our Carpool from Southside
First Night tickets include multiple performances around Williamsburg.
Get tickets ahead of time for a discount.
Ticket information: 757 258-5153 or visit http://www.firstnightwilliamsburg.org/
Directions: Chesapeake Room
William & Mary College, Williamsburg
Dance 8:45 - 11:30 P.M. features
FOAM with Karen Berquist and Stephen Clement
(757) 566-1110, 229-4082,596-3480, 221-3539


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Murfreesboro, NC
Lessons at 7:00, dance at 8:00 Cost $6.00 / free for Chowan students
Join the Southside Carpool
Directions: Murfreesboro
Info: http://www.geocities.com/murfreesborobarndance/index.html
email: Tommy Britt Phone: (252) 585-0124
email: Larry Frazier


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The schedule includes Contra Dancing, English & Scottish country dancing, Ceili dancing,
International Folk Dancing, Israeli dancing, and Morris Dancing when available
as well as other special dance opportunities.

Covered folk dance locations include:
The "Southside" cities: (Norfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, and Suffolk)
The Peninsula (Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg, Norge, York county, and Poquoson)
plus occasional dance opportunities in Murfreesboro, NC and elsewhere.


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