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!
December 10 - Laurie Fisher and Ted Ehrhard with George Segebade calling.
January 14 - Tickle Scratch and Groove with Phoebe Williams calling.
The playful, pleasing, and phenomenally talented contra dance band, Tickle Scratch & Groove, is playing for the Saturday, January 14th, Floyd Contra Dance, Sun Music Hall, at Dogtown Roadhouse.
Join a hall full of friendly contra dancers and "hands four" down the line at the Floyd community contra dance - all ages participate; singles and newcomers are always welcome.
Phoebe Williams, a fine caller from Blacksburg, will teach the dance figures and lead a beginner workshop before the contra dance. For the January dance, band members Shawn Brenneman on piano, Jonathan Thielen on fiddle, and Matt Labarge on accordion, should heat up the hall with a mix of old and new tunes from their eclectic and very energetic contra dance repertoire. Expect these three musicians to effortlessly play off one another to tickle your fancy, scratch out some new tunes, and create a fully captivating musical groove.
Floyd contra dances are held at the Sun Music Hall, Dogtown Roadhouse 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.
February 11 - No Strings Attached with Charlie Harvey calling.
March 10 - Up River Music with Terry Doyle calling.
April 14 - Tim Smith & Big Celtic Fun with Jack Mitchell calling.
May 12 - Floorplay with Dean Snipes calling.
June 9 - Copious Notes with Joy Greenwolf calling.
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