Floyd Contra Dance
    sponsored by Blue Ridge Country Dancers

    picture of dancers

    Welcome to Blue Ridge Country Dancers contra dance page. Here you'll find information about contra dancing in Floyd, VA, as well as the Blacksburg Contra Dance and the new Roanoke Contra Dance. Check out the link for all the latest Blacksburg info. It's not necessary to bring a partner, but we do insist on clean, soft-soled shoes. All dances are taught; beginners are welcome.

    Blue Ridge Country Dancers sponsor the second Saturday contra dance at the Sun Music Hall in downtown Floyd. Contra dancing is easy relaxed fun, and though the figures are done with a partner, singles are always welcome. Contra dancing is suitable for all ages, in fact the original form of the dance, such as the Virginia Reel, was a popular U.S. folk tradition from about 1830-1890.

    Dance information: 540 489-1826.

    We've created a BRCD Contra Dance group at Yahoo.com for those interested in sharing ideas about dancing, getting in on the planning for our dances and generally keeping in touch with other dancers. There is a place for posting related web links, uploading pictures, a calendar of events, etc. You don't have to have Yahoo mail to join; just go to the link below to get more info. Help us keep contra dancing in this area alive and thriving!

    Click to check out BRCD Contra Dance Group


    Our Schedule and Directions:

  • December 12 - George Segebade with New River Dance Band

    • Some pictures from the December dance:
    Floyd Contra Dance

  • January 9 - Charles Harvey with Toss the Possum

    • Some pictures from the January dance:
    January '10 Contra Dance

  • March 13 - Dean Snipes calling with Dennis Spring and the Sons of the Full Moon

    • Some pictures from the March Dance:
    March '10 Contra dance

  • April 10 - George Segebade with Copious Notes

    • Some pictures from the April dance:
    April '10 Contra Dance

  • May 8 - Gaye Fifer with Floorplay

    • Some pictures from the May dance:
    May '10 Contra Dance

  • June 12 - Shawn Brenneman with Toss the Possum

    • Floyd contra dances are held at the Sun Music Hall, 302 S. Locust St., Floyd. Directions: Take Rt. 221 or Rt. 8 to Floyd; take Rt. 8 south of the stoplight one block and watch for the Sun Theater building on the right. See us on the map. The dance starts at 8 p.m. but arrive early for a beginner lesson at 7:35. Come as you are, wear soft flexible shoes for dancing, and the caller will teach each dance. Come to dance or come to listen - no partner needed. Blue Ridge Country Dancers contra dances are held in Floyd on the second Saturday of each month, September through June. Admission is $8.00. Non-dancer audience admission $5. See us on the Crooked Road.

  • July - No dance in Floyd

  • August - No dance in Floyd

  • September - To be announced

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