Hi Everyone,
In honor of Veteran’s Day today, I’d like to thank all of you who have or are serving in our military.
On a sad note, our dance community (mostly at Nick’s) has lost a dear friend. Patty Taylor passed away on Saturday night. She was a big part of the crowd at Nick’s for years and will be sorely missed by so many.
Please check with your favorite event/sponsor/club for up-to-date schedule information. I put in what I know on Monday or whenever I type this and hope it’s correct. I don’t generally do midweek updates by email, but I will if needed and I have the ability to do so. I do update the listings below and post on Facebook for some things.
If you travel out of town and find something interesting, let me know & I’ll pass along the info or put it in the Links page for other dance friends who may travel.
*There are some dances and lesson nights out there that need some more people to keep going. You can’t very well complain that there’s no dancing in your area if you haven’t gone out & supported what’s there now. Don’t wait until it’s too late!
*Please be aware of the bad weather policy for the events you attend. I receive notice of some cancellations for weather events, but I’m sure not all of them. IF your favorite events send out cancellations, it’s best to get on their lists. Hopefully, there won’t be any more need of this for many months, but cancellations occur for other reasons too.
*If you have information about an event that I need to update, or you want to subscribe to the email updates, please send it to me LBLOYER@YAHOO.COM or lbloyer@friendsofcountrydance.net
*Try to find time to dance, whatever the weather or your schedule.
*There is a good article in the Stanford Dance Newsletter about how dancing is the best activity to keep Alzheimer's and Dementia away. http://socialdance.stanford.edu/syllabi/smarter.htm takes you to the full article. It’s a good one for all of us to read.
*There was also a good video on Facebook a while ago that was giving some of the same advice.
* Bottom line….dancing is GOOD for you!
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Enjoy your family and friends while you have them. Hugs are always good. We never know how long they’ll be with us.
REMINDER: Those of us who dance at various restaurants or clubs need to remember that the ONLY GOAL the business has in having dancers there is to INCREASE SALES of drinks or food or both. The landscape is littered with clubs that either do not exist anymore or places that welcomed dancers for a while & then ended the dancing. This has been a big issue for country bars, for many years. Remember that if you want to have those places to dance, that the owners aren't in business to provide you with entertainment for free. DO NOT ASSUME that a good-sized crowd makes a bar/restaurant/club successful. Don’t expect others to foot the bill for your good time.
Welcome to the new readers.
Thank you to those of you who send info for what you send to me. Thank you also to the others from whose newsletters I freely borrow information about many of the events listed here.
******* 'Country by the Bay' on Saturday, 11/9 had a huge crowd. It was lots of fun! We had many dancers who were newbies to this dance! We are always happy to have MANY of our VA friends continue to join the group. It’s always a fun dance. There are so many new dancers coming. It’s good to know that new people are learning to dance. Dance floor etiquette is good, considering the large crowds we often have. Bring your honey or friends (or come alone and make new friends) & join us Saturday, 12/14 for the next dance. Hopefully it will be a big one. The band will be 'Southern Winds'. Dancers, it's definitely worth the drive. The band will play from 8pm – 11:30pm. Linda & Rich will be teaching a line dance at 7pm & a surprise guest instructor will teach the couples' lesson at 7:30pm (check listing under Saturday for details). Come out & join the party! The $15 cover includes dance lessons, draft beer, soda, & snacks, as well as 3.5 hours of open dancing. The hardwood floor is the biggest in the area and easy on the feet and legs. I am taking ALL of the table reservations by email LBLOYER@YAHOO.COM. I need to have the reservations to me by midday on dance day. Reservations must be claimed by 7:30PM. We're looking forward to seeing all of the dancing friends, as well as making some new friends. Dances are on 2nd Saturdays.
******Nick's in Alexandria is still THE place to learn to dance. There are lessons 5 nights a week: Couples' on Tuesday & Friday with Linda & Rich (sometimes Patti & Brian, or Steve, or Guy or Wesley, or maybe Michael), Thursday WCS with Tim, Line dance on Tuesday with Laura or Laurie, Friday with Renae & Saturday with Brittny or Marsha or Laurie, plus the non-country swing dance lessons on Wednesdays with Dabe & Janelle of Gotta Swing. Come on out & learn some new dance moves! Check the listings below for the particulars. There is live country music every Friday & Saturday, & occasionally Tuesdays or swing music occasionally on Wednesdays. Come early and have dinner. Next event: New Year’s Eve Party 12/31.
*******Northern Virginia Country Western Dance Association (NVCWDA) will be at Lincolnia Senior Center all the rest of this year (except NYE). Regular dance times are early. Lessons start at 6pm & dancing ends at 9:30pm. The next dance will be on 11/16 at Lincolnia Sr. Ctr, starting at 6:00pm with lessons, followed by open dancing at 7pm. Tickets for the New Year’s Eve dance will be available for purchase. The atmosphere is friendly with no smoking or alcohol. Children are welcome as well as long as they are accompanied by a paying adult. Snack food is provided by people attending the dances (so you're welcome to bring something to share). The dances are held on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays. Check NVCWDA.org for the info on the next dance, as well as other association information. Please check the info below for the location and time of each dance. The new dance floor at Lincolnia is great! Also, there is lots of room to dance. Also, the NVCWDA has a demo team (2 divisions) performing occasionally in the area. The demo team performed at Celebrate Fairfax on Sunday, 6/10/18 and on Sunday, 6/9/19. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTbeORyLqdU&feature=youtu.be We danced and taught at Greenspring Retirement Community and performed at Waltonwood Retirement Community. Videos are posted https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VT-Z8YfLtvE&feature=youtu.be, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIHeD7AuJcM&feature=youtu.be, and https://youtu.be/n0UO1Yun9JU Our team also performed in the rain at Celebrate Fairfax on 6/9/19 https://youtu.be/UTbeORyLqdU. The team has a few more events of the calendar in the Fall. We had people performing in the Senior Olympics at Lincolnia on 9/18 and some at National Dance Day in Fairfax on 9/21. There was also a performance/teaching event at Little River UCC Church in Annandale on 10/12 and another will be at Landsdowne Woods of VA on 11/17. There are some other videos on YouTube taken by Bill Wong. Some of the links for these can be found on the NVCWDA website.
******Dance lessons are offered through the Parks & Recreation agencies in several counties. Most are series that run for several weeks and require pre-registration. Check the Parks & Recreation information for your county online or in publications. I have some listed, but could never manage to keep up with all of them in the jurisdictions that this newsletter covers. In addition, classes are added and removed as the sessions change. There are also classes in some senior centers around the area as well.
****** For Fairfax community and senior center activities, check this calendar page http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ncs/calendar.htm. There are far more dance classes than I can list here. If you are interested, check the calendar. There are country, line, ballroom, Latin, etc.
*****I’m also hearing more from central PA/NJ, etc. If you’re interested in these, you can check https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=country%20dancers%27%2C%20bands%27%20events%20pa%2C%20md%2Cand%20surrounding%20areas This is listed as a closed group, but I’m sure I can likely give you the info you’d need to join.
If you need directions to any of the places listed, check the listing of the event or check the web address or email in each item or look on the calendar page for the map. If all of that fails, let me know. I do have directions to some of the locations & know how to find some of the others.
NICKS............; DJ Ditch;. Couples’ Lesson with Linda & Rich at 7:45pm – NOVEMBER & DECEMBER Lessons are Pattern Dances (11/12-Schottische, incl variations if enough there are ready for them, 11/19-Sidekick, 11/26-El Paso Stroll (nothing like El Paso), 12/3 Wooden Nickel, 12/10 McGraw Stroll, 12/17-El Paso, with variations if enough are ready for them, 12/24 & 12/31 NO CLASS); Beginners encouraged; NO partner needed; There are always singles in the class, so come on out & meet some new friends. Learning to dance lead & follow dances is REALLY hard when there are not enough of one side or the other.. Line lessons with Laura or Laurie (front room, $5pp); No cover on regular nights. Both lessons start at 7:45pm; ONLY $5 cover after 7pm on band nights; Happy Hour 4-7PM; Karaoke in back at 9pm; 642 S. Pickett St., Alexandria, VA;703-751-8900; NICKSNIGHTCLUB.com
FREDERICSBURG MOOSE LODGE…………………. Are you up for some afternoon dancing? Harry Payne will host an afternoon of dancing from 1pm to 4pm; https://www.facebook.com/events/580928065980497/?active_tab=about 11917 Cherry Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
HAWKS PLEASURE CLUB.................Beginner Lessons & Dance with Sandy Garrish; $8pp; 7pm Open dancing, 7:15 pm Lesson on Basic dance steps & terminology, 7:30 pm Review of previous week’s dance and new dance, 8pm Open dancing until 10pm; There is a cash bar available. If there are questions, contact Sandy at Sandy@Time2LiveBetter.com or443-340-0988;
WESTMINSTER MOOSE FAMILY CENTER #1381………………………Sharon Hume (Sharon’s School of Dance) Teaches Line dancing at 7pm-9:30pm; 309 Buena Vista Dr. Westminster, MD 21157
CHINN AQUATICS & FITNESS CENTER.........................12:35-1:30 PM; Line dance lessons with Susan Scott (formerly of the NVCWDA Country Steppers); Cost $20.00 for 4 weeks, or $6.00 per class drop in; For info, call 703-730-1051; 13025 Chinn Park Drive, Prince William, Virginia 22192. This class has been small, so call to be sure it is continuing.
JUST COUNTRY at LAKE SHORE FIRE HALL………… …..... There are lessons and DJ’ed open dancing; 6:30 to 9:30; Line and couples' mix: couples' dances are mostly patterns, but some 2 Step and Waltz are also done: Sponsored by Just Country Dance Club; $7 for non members and $6 for members. Membership is $15 per year and includes a Christmas Dance with a pot luck dinner and is free for members; 4498 Mountain Road Pasadena, MD; Call Rick at (410) 553-6544 for information. ***Inclement weather: If Anne Arundel Pub.Schools are closed, or close early, there is no dance.
REVOLUTION ROCK & BILLIARDS LOUNGE (Centreville, VA)............. Lessons with Danielle from 7:30pm-9pm; Dancing with DJ JILL from 9-12:30; No cover; contact Danielle at Danielle@linedance4you.com; 14114 Lee Highway, Centreville, VA 20120 (703) 266-8888
AMERICAN LEGION POST #148..............Beginner Line Dance & Couples' Lessons with Mike Caskey; 7pm-10pm, all ages welcome; $7; for information, contact Mike 410-960-2564; 20 S. Marlyn Ave, Essex, MD 21221; 410-686-2353
FRANCONIA ELEM. SCH................Eileen Scott teaches at 6:30pm. Classes are part of Fairfax Co. Park Authority (info in Parktakes magazine). You must PRE-REGISTER through the county. For information, email escott5678@verizon.net. www.FAIRFAXCOUNTY.gov/parks/parktakes
FXBG STUDIO (formerly DANCE TRANCE STUDIO).....I no longer get updated info on this one, so you will want to check her website or get on her email list.………......Line dance lessons with Olivia Ray; 7-9pm; $10; Nice dance floor and good A/C; 1145 Jefferson Davis Highway, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 (Eagle Village Shopping Center next to Lee Cleaners); (540-832-7602) scootnscoo@aol.com, gottalinedanceva.com
THE COUNTRY BARN..........Join 'Big' Dave Whitehead for lessons 6:30pm-7:30pm & dancing until 10pm; $6pp; 211 S. Donerville Rd, Lancaster, PA; www.countrybarnmkt.com
WINNER'S CIRCLE...........Line Dance lessons 7pm with Terry Faulk; 604 Station Rd, Grantville, PA (exit 80 on I-81) in Holiday Inn; 717.469.0661; www.winnerscirclesaloon.com
COLVIN RUN COMM. CTR.............Lessons & dancing with Ed Cotrell & Gail Crum; Beginner /Intermediate lesson at 7pm; 8-10:30pm open dancing to a variety of music including WCS, ECS, Hustle, Shag, Latin, Country-Western 2 Step, plus requests; $13 includes lesson, dancing, & refreshments; no partner or experience needed; for add'l info contact Ed Cottrell at edcottrell@macp.org or 703-435-5620, or Gail Crum at gailcrum3@aol.com or 703-450-6539; 10201 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls, VA 22066 www.Colvinrun.org/directions
THE GALA CENTER...........................Hand & Line Dance Tuesdays at The Gala Center, 1700 Hill Dr.(behind Best Buy on Security Blvd.), Baltimore, MD 21244; Hosted by Sean E. Merryman Productions; 6-10pm; $8 includes buffet; bottled water, juice, sodas for sale; 410-215-8893
BETHESDA WOMEN’S CLUB ….…….. ……Join host & instructor Ken Roesel ; 7:30 to 8:15 Basics & Beyond West Coast Swing lessons; 8:15 to 9:00 Novice workshop & Intermediate lesson; 9:00pm Open dancing; New progressive lesson program; 5500 Sonoma Rd, Bethesda Md; https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011217945680&fref=nf
THE LAST DROP BAR......Probably no dance lessons this week.........Leslie Harvey teaches Line dance lessons: Beg. 7pm – 8pm, Intermed. 8pm – 9pm; (240) 309-4042; 23955 Mervelle Dean Rd, Hollywood, MD 20636, https://www.facebook.com/Last-Drop-Country-Bar-1830989863815306/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE
HAWKS PLEASURE CLUB....................Lessons & Dance with Sandy Garrish; Couples and Line dance lessons and Open dancing 6:30pm -7:00pm Basic Steps & easy dances for 1st Timers & Beginners; 7:00-7:20 Open dancing; 7:20-7:30 Review of previous week; Lesson 7:30-8:00; Open dancing 8:00-10:00pm; $8pp. There is a cash bar available. If there are questions, contact Sandy at Sandy@Time2LiveBetter.com or443-340-0988; time2livebetter.com 430 Riverside Dr. Essex MD 21221 (410-687-9258).
CANCUN CANTINA................. ; Music starts at 7, lessons at 7:30; mostly line dances, some couples pattern dances. 7501Old Telegraph Road, Hanover, MD 21076; 410-761-6188; Look for info on the new Facebook page. https://www.cancuncantina.com/
CHERRY HILL RV PARK CONFERENCE CENTER………………Dean Garrish hosts and teaches with Alexis; this is the longest running weekly dance in the area; Doors open at 7:00pm; November – Country 2 Step; Warm-up drills at 7:10; Beginner at 7:30; Intermed. at 8; 8:30 to 11pm Open Dancing to a mix of swing, hustle, country; $15 includes lessons and snacks. They let you video the sequence after the lesson to help you remember. NOTE: If the gate is down at the entrance to the park, put in the Wednesday code '8502#' or buzz the office; 9800 Cherry Hill Rd., College Park, MD; deananddawn.com
ECLIPSE RESTAURANT SPORTS BAR & BILLIARDS…………………Hosted by LineDance4You Instructor Ashley. Lessons 7:30pm-9pm; Open dancing until 10:30; Lessons are beginner to intermediate level, but all fun. Various music genres; Food available for purchase; 5615 Wahsington Road, Ste. 101, Gainesville, VA 20155
TOUCH OF TEXAS…………….Open Wednesdays – Saturdays……On Wednesdays, Kelli, from LineDance4You will teach Free Line Lessons from 7-9pm and DJ Freedom Ortiz will play the music. NON-smoking; 12261 Winchester Ave., Bunker Hill, WV 25413 facebook.com/touchoftexaswv
FRYING PAN PARK..........Lessons with Scotty Inman; Beginner Line Dance I at 7pm; Beginner Line Dance II at 8pm; Classes are part of Fairfax Co. Park Authority (info in Parktakes magazine). Participants MUST PRE-REGISTER through the county. www.FAIRFAXCOUNTY.gov/parks/parktakes; 703-437-9101
SYKESVILLE FREEDOM DISTRICT FIRE DEPT..............Line Dancing from 7pm-9:30pm with Jerry Wayne; $7 includes lessons & dancing; light refreshments available; for info email SFDFDfundraising@comcast.net or call Sue or Jeff Tarrant at 410-795-7122; 6680 Sykesville Rd., Sykesville, MD 2178; They are also on Facebook as SFDFDStation12; snow plan is to hold the dance unless the Carroll Co. Snow Emergency Plan is in effect as of 4pm.
LA FOUNTAINE BLEU...........with Steve Moody; For information, email djstevemoody@yahoo.com; Doors open at 5:00pm and close at 10:30pm. $18.00 includes the full open bar, dessert table, and salad bar; Dance is geared more toward intermediate dancers; beginner lesson at 6:30PM followed by two intermediate lessons: one couple's and one line. The Bleu welcomes both line and couples dancers and proper dance floor etiquette is practiced; minimum 21 years of age; 7514 Ritchie Highway Glen Burnie, MD
HERNDON SENIOR CENTER……………….Instructor Mike Bailey; He teaches a variety of line, country, & ballroom dances 7-9:30pm; October’s main dance is Hustle (4-ct. beginner, and 3-ct. standard); 7:16pm Line dance; 7:45 Couples’ dances; 8:50-9:30 Open dancing; 873 Grace St., Herndon, VA 20170; mikebailey@aol.com
ELKS LODGE #2354.............................Lessons with Shirley Dickson & dancing 7pm-10:00pm; $7 during the country dance time, includes soda, pretzels, chips (& beer until 9pm); Lessons start promptly at 7; There are 2 or 3 beginner lessons each night; 600 Harford Boat Club Rd, Abingdon MD 21009-1338; abingdonelks.com Inclement weather: Follow the Harford Co. Schools policy - no school or early close, no dance, Late opening schools - there IS a dance.
AMERICAN LEGION POST #148...............Adv Beg./Intermed. Dance Lessons with Mike Caskey; 7pm-10pm, all ages welcome; $7; for information, contact Mike 410-960-2564; 20 S. Marlyn Ave, Essex, MD 21221; 410-686-2353
NEW HOLLAND REC. CTR.......................Beginner Country Line Dancing Lessons with Nancy Adams; 6-8pm; 3-4 dances will be taught each week; $5; This is lessons only; If time permits, previous dances will be reviewed; 123 N. Shirk Rd., New Holland, PA
WINNER'S CIRCLE…………If anyone has band info, please send it to me; Line dance lessons with Lisa Gaffney; Band starts at 8pm; 604 Station Rd, Grantville, PA (exit 80 on I-81) in Holiday Inn; 717.469.0661; winnerscirclesaloon.com
NICK'S..............; Lessons & dancing with instructors Dabe & Janelle from Gotta Swing; no cover, except $10 on band nights; Lessons 7-9pm; Open dancing 9-11pm; Next band nights -11/20 TERRI & THE BACK ALLEY RHYTHM CATS, 12/4 FOUR STAR COMBO, 12/18 KING TEDDY; nicksnightclub.com
GLENWOOD 50+ CTR……………Line Dance Lessons with Sandy Garrish 1pm-3pm: 1pm Beginner Line dance lesson, 2pm – Intermediate Line dance lesson; Open to the public – 10 week session - $55 (you may start any time, but must purchase the balance of the current session on a pro-rated basis). 2400 MD-97, Cooksville, MD 21723 (410)313-5440. You can also contact Sandy for info Sandy@time2livebetter.com
CHINN AQUATICS & FITNESS CENTER.........................8:05-9:00 PM; Line dance lessons with Susan Scott (formerly of the Country Steppers); Cost $20.00 for 4 weeks, or $6.00 per class drop in; For info, call 703-730-1051; 13025 Chinn Park Drive, Prince William, Virginia 22192.
NED DEVINE’S…….………Line Dance lessons with Brittny Steward at 7:45pm; Free; open dancing after lessons until 11pm; 2465 Centreville Rd. Herndon, VA (703) 793-7376 http://www.neddevines.com/
THE GROOVE MUSIC HALL AT DOMINION RACEWAY………… ………….Line Dance Cheri and DJ for Line dancing; https://www.facebook.com/linedance.cheri/
THE PIER……………………Join DJ Joe Robertson (formerly of Cancun Cantina) for Line dancing at 8pm; Lessons with Mark Paulino; 48 South River Rd, Edgewater, MD
MATTAWOMAN COMM. CTR................ Line Dance class from 6:30-8:00pm; $35 for Charles Co. residents/$5 more for non-residents; register through Charles C. P&R charlescounty.org Look for the center or do a search on line dance; 10145 Berry Rd, Waldorf, MD
MOOSE LODGE................ Sharon Hume teaches line and couples’ dances on Thursdays; 7:00-10:00pm. The cost is $10 for adults & $5 for children & students. Water and light snacks included; Sodas and alcoholic beverages available at the bar. Also, all you can eat chicken dinner for $9.95; Lessons throughout the eventing with some couples’ dancing and lessons; 828 E. Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701
KING GEORGE CITIZENS CENTER......I no longer get updated info on this, so you’ll want to get on the email list..........Beginner Line Dance Class by “Charlie” or Linda & Lee; 5:30-6:30 Beginners; $5pp per session; This class is for learning some basics and some easy line dances; Lessons are offered through King George Parks & Rec. Dept.; no advance registration or sign-up needed; 8076 Kings Highway (Rte. 3), King George, VA 22485-7050 (540) 775-9780
MT. HOPE COMMUNITY CTR..............Lessons with Terrie Pirkey; 6pm - Beginner Line dances; 7pm – Adv. Beginner Line dances; 8-8:50 – Couples (to take couples’ you must have taken beginner class first; Each class $40pp for 7 weeks; www.CO.CAL.MD.us/residents/parks/arts for information and registration; 104 Pushaw Station Road, Sunderland, MD 20689 (410) 257-6770 or (410) 257-7761. You can find Terrie on Facebook, as well.
WINNER'S CIRCLE...........I cannot find band info; Line Dance lessons at 7pm with Terry Faulk; Band starts at 8pm; 604 Station Rd, Grantville, PA (exit 80 on I-81) in Holiday Inn; 717.469.0661; winnerscirclesaloon.com
TOUCH OF TEXAS……………….Open Wednesdays – Saturdays…… Cover is Free; Mechanical bull rides .NON-smoking; 12261 Winchester Ave., Bunker Hill, WV 25413 facebook.com/touchoftexaswv
NICKS................West Coast Swing lessons with Tim Bowker at 7:45; no partner needed; beginners welcome; 642 S. Pickett St., Alexandria, VA; 703-751-8900; nicksnightclub.com
1861 SALOON.................Line dance lessons 7:00-8:30pm; 511 E 5th Ave (Behind the Casino!), Ranson, WV 25438; 1861.com
CHUBBY BALBOA'S............Country Line Dancing with lessons 6:30-10pm; DJ Boots starts the music at 6:30pm; lessons with Nancy Adams at 7pm; 1/2 price appetizers 5-7pm; Rack of ribs $10.99 on Thursdays, $1 Bud Light draft all day, every day, personal pitcher (32 oz.) of Jack & Coke or Ginger for $11.99; 200 Towne Centre Dr., Glen Mills, PA 10342
JARRETTSVILLE MANOR MEMORIAL VFW POST 8672…………….1st and 3rd Thursdays…………..Dancing with DJ and instructor Bill Braun; 7pm-10pm; $10pp, includes instruction, dancing, & water. Cash bar & food available for purchase; www.partytymedjsmd.com; 1714 Morse Rd. Forest Hill, MD 21050 (410) 692-5414
HAWKS HILL CREAMERY/FALLING BRANCH BREWERY………………Dancing on some Thursdays will Bill Braun. Schedule is a bit irregular. Looks like twice a month, but sometimes it’s Friday instead of Thursday. Also appears you need to buy tickets in advance. Go to https://www.partytymedjsmd.com/thursdays-at-the-barn/ for the schedule and details.
PARK PLACE................Line dance lessons (free) at 7:45pm taught by Debra Ann Runk; Open dancing afterwards until midnight; Current and older dances are done; There is food available and there is a wooden floor; 5 South Washington St., Milford DE. 302 422-2112. PARKPLACE-DE.com
COWBOY COAST COUNTRY SALOON......................; Bar and restaurant; 17th St. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; (410) 289-6331
NICKS………11/15 NORTHERN COMFORT; 11/22 SAVAGE ROAD.; Reg. cover $10 (for guys after 7pm; ladies after 8pm); Lessons at 7:45pm: 2 Step in the back room with Linda & Rich & friends ($10pp, pay the instructors in the back) We normally do BOTH Basic & Adv. Beg. Two Step; Singles encouraged! NO partner needed. But, if you have one, bring him/her! Most of our students come without a partner, so come on out & meet some new friends; Line lesson with Renae (main room, $10pp, pay the door attendant); 642 S. Pickett St., Alexandria, VA; 703-751-8900; nicksnightclub.com
THE LAST DROP BAR..................; (240) 309-4042; 23955 Mervelle Dean Rd, Hollywood, MD 20636, https://www.facebook.com/Last-Drop-Country-Bar-1830989863815306/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE
TOUCH OF TEXAS…………………. Open Wednesdays – Saturdays…… Cover is FREE; Mechanical Bull. NON-smoking; 12261 Winchester Ave., Bunker Hill, WV 25413 facebook.com/touchoftexaswv
ADDY’S BAR & GRILL………Line dancing has been discontinued……… Cover charge, starting at 9pm is $5-$10, depending on the band. 10820 Balls Ford Rd. Manassas, VA 20109, (703) 361-8000; bestwesternbattlefieldinn.com/
CAVE RIDGE VINEYARD…………4th Fridays……………. Line dancing with LineDance4You instructor Bethany; Ongoing lessons from 6:30 to 9:30pm. 1476 Conicville Rd, Mount Jackson, Virginia 22842 https://www.facebook.com/events/465770573957990/.
EAGLES CLUB OF FREDERICKSBURG…………………Next date ?? There was one recently, but I didn’t get the info soon enough….….DJ Ned plays music for line and couples’ dancing every other month 8pm to 11:50pm; NO cover; someone will sign you in; Enter at the side door. 21 Cool Springs Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
AMERICAN LEGION POST 276......... Lesson & dancing with Ruth Rarick from 7 to 11pm; Beginner lesson at 7pm; Regular lessons at 7:40; Open dancing immediately follows the lessons until 11:00. Soda, coffee, tea, chips and pretzels are provided. The admission is $12, $5 for children 8-12 years. This dance is open to the public. 8068 Quarterfield Rd, Severn, MD 21144; The legion also serves a single entrée dinner most Fridays for $7-$9: main dish, vegetable, bread. Call 410-969-8028,ext.21 for more info on the food.
AMERICAN LEGION POST #148..............Beginner & Intermediate dancing with Mike Caskey; 8pm-12am, all ages welcome; $10; beer & soda included; for information, contact Mike 410-960-2564; 20 S. Marlyn Ave, Essex, MD 21221; 410-686-2353
THE COUNTRY BARN........... Lessons and dancing with Michael Diven 6:30PM-7:30PM, followed by dancing until 10pm. $6pp; 211 S. Donerville Rd, Lancaster, PA; countrybarnmkt.com
GALILEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH.................Beginner Line dance lessons from 7:00 to 8 with Lydia Vitale; The lessons are given on a drop-in basis; Beginner level lessons are taught with some work on more difficult dances; Suggested donation $3; Email dancenl@comcast.net, or call 703-430-2398; 45425 Winding Road, Sterling, VA 20165 Weather info. Listen for Loudon Co. Schools.
HARRINGTON MOOSE LODGE.......................Line dancing with Jennifer Tunis; 8pm, $5pp; Harrington, DE
ELKS LODGE #2421...........Next dance 12/6…………….Line dancing the 1st Fridays…..; Dinner available or items can be purchased a la carte: usually steak &/or shrimp, with potato, salad bar, roll, vegetable; 2201 Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD 301-645-2421. This Elks lodge has a Facebook page.
WINNER'S CIRCLE……………I need a source for band information; Line Dance lessons with Newman at 7pm; Band starts at 9pm; 604 Station Rd, Grantville, PA (exit 80 on I-81) in Holiday Inn; 717.469.0661; winnerscirclesaloon.com
HOLLYWOOD BALLROOM...............West Coast Swing workshops & dance with Dance Jam Productions; DJ Dave Moldover; Progressive beginner class at 7:30pm; 8:15pm Intermediate class Dance 9pm to ?; $15 cover ($8 full time students with ID); Beer & wine for sale, Sodas, snacks, dessert buffet & water served by DJP team; dancejamproductions.com; 2126 Industrial Pkwy Silver Spring, MD 20904; (301) 622-5494
RAINBOW ROAD................... Karaoke on Fridays; 137 Barryville Pike (US Rt. 340), Rippon, WV….304-725-3540; https://www.facebook.com/rainbowroad340?_rdr=p
THE STABLES.......….11/15 PROBLEM CHILD….11/22 THE RECKONING..; 452 E. Main St., Westminster, MD 21157; 410-840-8181; thestablesatwestminster.com
BOWIE ELKS LODGE……………4th Fridays - 11/22, 12/20………….7-11pm; DJs Dr. Jay, Al Parker, Tony Garcia; Hand dance, Hustle, Line dances, Country dances, Waltz, WCS, Slow dances; Deli buffet at 8pm; $15pp, 1506 Defense Hwy, Gambrills, MD 21054
COWBOY COAST COUNTRY SALOON.................; Bar and restaurant; 17th St. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; (410) 289-6331
LEE REC. CTR.........……Lessons with Scotty Inman; Beginner Line Dance I at 4pm; Couples' Dance II at 5pm; Classes are part of Fairfax Co. Park Authority (info in Parktakes magazine). Interested participants MUST PRE-REGISTER through the county. fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes; 703-922-9841
COUNTRY by the BAY at AMERICAN LEGION POST 206….. (2nd Saturdays)........Next dance 12/14 will be Chad’s last night with the band….SOUTHERN WINDS BAND; The band plays from 8 to 11:30pm. Doors open at 7. Dance lessons with Linda & Rich at 7pm (Line – “TBA”) & 7:30pm (Couples - “TBA”, maybe a variation or two); Cover $15 includes Dance lessons, Draft beer, soda & snacks. Hot dogs, BBQ & cash bar available; Huge hardwood dance floor. Non-smoking; For information & directions, check ALPOST206.org or call 301.855.6466 or 410.257.9878; For table reservations, information, and directions, email Linda at Lbloyer@yahoo.com by noon on dance day. You can Message me on Facebook as well. Reservations are not always needed, but are helpful if you need a particular location or have more than 4 people. Please include your name, the number of people in your party, what part of the room, and a phone number for last minute contact if there are conflicts. Reservations need to be claimed by 7:30 PM. 3330 N. Chesapeake Beach Rd. (Rte. 260), Chesapeake Beach, MD; 301-855-6466
NVCWDA......(1st & 3rd Saturdays)........…. Next dance 11/16……All dances for the rest of the year (except NYE) are at Lincolnia Ctr.; 6pm, New Year’s Eve Tix on sale at this and the December dances; Couples and singles are welcome. Smoke & alcohol-free; Lesson at 6pm with Marie-Luce & Debbie (“Down 2 The Honky Tonk”) & 6:30pm with Marie-Luce (“These Old Boots”); Open dancing until 9:30pm; DJ Kevin Handy; nvcwda.org/ and now on Facebook. 703-860-4941 (check this for weather-related info regarding dance); Bad weather policy-- If Farifax Co. Government closes centers for weather, the dance is canceled. Lincolnia Ctr. , 4710 N. Chambliss St, Alexandria, VA; Accotink Unitarian Universalist Church is located at 10125 Lakehaven Ct. Burke, VA
NICK'S…………11/16 NORTHERN COMFORT.11/23 SAVAGE ROAD; Cover for all is $10 (guys after 7pm, ladies after 8pm); Line lesson with Marcia (1st week) or Laura, Brittny, or Laurie $10pp, at 7:45pm: Cover for guys $10/Ladies $7; 642 S. Pickett St., Alexandria, VA; 703-751-8900; www.nicksnightclub.com
RAINBOW ROAD.............11/16 DIXIE MOON…11/23 SHOTGUN HIGHWAY ; 137 Barryville Pike (US Rt. 340), Rippon, WV….304-725-3540; https://www.facebook.com/rainbowroad340?_rdr=p
CANCUN CANTINA……………4th Saturday Country Couples’ with Sandy & Gary; 6-9:30pm; DJ Mike; $10 cover; 7501Old Telegraph Road, Hanover, MD 21076; 410-761-6188; Look for info on the new Facebook page. https://www.cancuncantina.com/
COUNTRY PRIDE DANCE....…..Next dance 11/16.............DJ Sandy Garrish; 7:30pm-11:00pm; $10 for members, $11 for non-members; and includes beer, set-ups, snacks, a lesson and dancing; The contact person is Frank Deinlein 443-824-1866 for reservations and information. Tables for 8 are reserved only with advance payment; Tickets may be purchased at the door; Limit 125 people in the room; VFW Post 2621, 206 Riverside Rd.(Off Mace Avenue), Essex, MD; Weather policy: If there is a Snow Emergency in effect in Baltimore County, there is no dance.
HCWDA...............2nd & 4th Saturdays (usually)....… Next dance 11/23………. Line dancing for singles and couples; 7:00pm-10:00pm; Open to the public; $7/$5 Non/Members; For more information, email tdavis2060@yahoo.com; Maugansville Ruritan, 18007 Maugans Ave, Maugansville, MD.
THE LOUDOUN KITCHEN & BAR (formerly BUNKER SPORTS CAFÉ)…………... Lessons with LineDance4You instructor Bethany & DJ Freedom from 6:30pm-9:30pm; NEW on Saturdays – Theme and Charity activities; They choose a charity each month and do raffle prizes to help raise some funds, starting at 9pm; contact Danielle at Danielle@linedance4you.com. 510 E Market St, Leesburg, VA
OCEAN CITY SR. CTR……….…Some 1STSaturdays… Next dance ?….……Sandy Garrish is teaching & DJing from 6-9PM; Not just for seniors, just happens to be a good location; Open to all ages! Open dancing is all levels, line dances and, by request, couples’, and swing as well. Cost is $5; Pot Luck dinner & BYO water, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks; The Sr. Ctr. would like as many as possible to get a free membership card (helps with funding to prove more people use the facility). If you prefer not, Sandy will still count you in. Ocean City Senior Center, 104 41st St, Ocean City, MD 21842 If you have questions, contact Sandy Sandy@time2livebetter.com
WINNER'S CIRCLE ……………Does anyone ever get band info?; Line Dance lessons at 7 with Lisa Gaffney; Band starts at 9pm; 604 Station Rd, Grantville, PA (exit 80 on I-81) in Holiday Inn; 717.469.0661; www.winnerscirclesaloon.com
TOUCH OF TEXAS………………… A DJ will play country, dance & top 40 music; On Wednesdays, Kelli, from LineDance4You will teach Free Line Lessons and DJ Freedom Ortiz will play the music. Cover is Free; Mechanical bull rides. 12261 Winchester Ave., Bunker Hill, WV 25413 facebook.com/touchoftexaswv
CROWN DANCE STUDIO……………2nd Saturdays (usually)……Next Dance 12/14 …………Mal & Linda Zerden host Country/Swing Mix dance $12pp; Lessons – 7:30-8:00 Beginning lesson, 8:00-8:30 Intermediate lesson, 8:30-11:00 Country/Swing Dance Social Dancing; The music is a mixture of 2-step, waltz, west coast swing, cha cha, east coast swing, nightclub, and hustle. Come out and dance in a smoke-free, alcohol-free environment on a huge wooden dance floor! The people are friendly, and you don't need a dance partner. Questions? Call 202-459-3142. 2820 Dorr Ave., Fairfax, VA 22031
THE LAST DROP BAR................; Bands on weekends, but schedule sometimes not posted, (240) 309-4042; 23955 Mervelle Dean Rd, Hollywood, MD 20636, https://www.facebook.com/Last-Drop-Country-Bar-1830989863815306/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE
THE STABLES …………11/16 ONE LOUDER…11/23 NUMBER 1 CAUSE; 452 E. Main St., Westminster, MD 21157; 410-840-8181; www.thestablesatwestminster.com
ADDY’S….............; Not always country; Band starts at 9:30pm; cover $7 (No cover with food purchase of $9.95 or more before 9pm; 10820 Balls Ford Road, Manassas, Virginia 20109, (703) 361-8000; bestwesternbattlefieldinn.com
DAVIDSONVILLE DANCE CLUB....…...(1st, 3rd, & 5th Saturdays)......Ken Roesel; 7:00pm Lesson Beginner/Novice/Intermediate (Dance of the month); 8:00pm-11:30pm Dance w/DJ Ken Roesel: Mix of Swing, Country, Hustle, and Ballroom; $6.00 Members, $8.00 Non-Members. BYOB; Ford Hall, 3789 Queen Anne Bridge Rd., Davidsonville, MD; davidsonvilledanceclub.org/index
COLVIN RUN DANCE HALL........(2nd & 4th Saturdays)..........4th Saturday Hustle with Joyce Szili.........Dance for Everyone at Colvin Run Dance Hall with Ed Cotrell & Gail Crum; 2nd Saturday is Variety of DJ'd contemporary & classic music for WCS, ECS, Hustle, Shag, Latin, 2 Step, Waltz, & more, plus requests; 2nd Saturdays feature a guest instructor for lessons; 4th Saturdays the lessons are Hustle, usually with Joyce and a 50/50 mix of Hustle and WCS music; $15 cover includes lessons, dancing, & snacks; edcottrell@macp.org, 703-435.5620, 10201 Colvin Run Rd., Great Falls, VA 22066; colvinrun.org
MANASSAS PARK COM. CTR................Beginner C/W Line dancing with Scotty Inman; 1:45pm-3pm; Each session is 8 weeks in length; Cost per session is $30 for Com. Ctr. members, $40 for non-member city residents, $50 for non-residents; Pre-registration by going online to mansassasparkcommunitycenter.com, click on Programs & Events, then MOSAIC Program Directory, and find page 29, or by calling 703-335-8872
OAK MARR REC. CTR.................Lessons with Scotty Inman; Beginner Line Dance I at 5pm; Beginner Line Dance II at 6pm; Intermediate Line Dancing 7pm; Extra dancing w/o lessons 8pm; Classes are part of Fairfax Co. Park Authority (info in Parktakes magazine). Interested participants MUST PRE-REGISTER through the county. 703-281-6501; fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes
RESTON COMMUNITY CENTER..............2nd Sundays (usually), Next dance 12/8….......Country-Western Dance; 5:30pm-8:00; Open dancing with no lesson; Cover $5 for Reston residents/employees, $10 for others; 2310 Colts Neck Rd., Reston, VA 20191, 703-476-4500
HERNDON SR. CTR..........2nd & 4th Sundays (usually)..........Intermediate/Advanced West Coast Swing class with Tim Bowker 5pm-6pm; Open dancing 6pm-8pm; Open dancing will be WCS, Latin, & Ballroom dancing; Singles & couples over 18 are welcome; No food or liquor allowed! Bring your own water bottles. For more info, contact HerndonSocialDancers@gmail.com ; Prerequisite for lessons: completion of beginner WCS class with knowledge of 10 basic steps. Herndon Sr. Ctr, 873 Grace St., Herndon, VA 20170
WINNER'S CIRCLE........... Line dance lessons with Carrie Holtzman; 7pm 604 Station Rd, Grantville, PA (exit 80 on I-81) in Holiday Inn; 717.469.0661; winnerscirclesaloon.com
COLVIN RUN DANCE HALL……Next dance 12/1……1st Sunday Country & Swing dance with Dean Garrish; 5pm-Doors open & warmup music, 5:30 Basic & 6pm Intermediate 2 Step Lessons followed by open dancing 6:30-9pm; $15pp; Light refreshments & snacks included; volunteers needed in exchange for admission; No partner needed; email Dean dgarrish@comcast.net. 10201 Colvin Run Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066 info@colvinrun.org
COLVIN RUN DANCE HALL………….3rd Sunday dance; Guest Instructor - lesson at 4pm followed by open dancing to all kinds of music from 5-8pm; $15 admission includes lesson, dance, and snacks. 10201 Colvin Run Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066 info@colvinrun.org
CO CO CABANAS.............Swing/hand dance from 5pm-9pm; large dance floor; 2031A University Blvd., Hyattsville, MD 20783, 301-431-1882
GALILEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH.......... ……..Monday people are welcome to come on Fridays......Line dance lessons from 7:00 to 9 with Bernie & Lydia Vitale; The lessons are given on a drop-in basis; Suggested donation $3; Email dancenl@comcast.net or call 703-430-2398; If Loudon County Schools close or cancel after school activities, there are no lessons; Drive west on route 7, take a right on Broad Run Drive and take the first right on to Winding Road. You will see the church right there. 45425 Winding Road, Sterling, VA 20165
THE LOUDOUN KITCHEN & BAR (formerly BUNKER SPORTS CAFÉ)………..Lessons with Kelli of LineDance4You from 7:30pm-9pm; Review at 10; Dancing with DJ Jillbilly from 9-11; No cover; contact Danielle at Danielle@linedance4you.com. 510 E Market St, Leesburg, VA
WINFIELD COMM. VFD………………………Sharon Hume teaches Line dancing from 7-9pm; 1320 Old Liberty Rd. W., Sykesville, MD 21784
BAREVILLE FIREHALL.....................DJ Boots plays music at 6:30; Line Dance Lessons with Nancy Adams at 7pm; $7, includes 2 water vouchers; 211 E. Main St., Leola, PA 17540
ALL FAITHS EPISCOPAL CHURCH................Dancercise; $5pp; 7-8:30pm; Playlist includes new and old dances; For more info contact Leslie Snowbird@md.metrocast.net; 38885 New Market Turner Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659
KING GEORGE CITIZENS CENTER...............Progressive Line Dance Class by Linda & Lee; 7pm-7:45 Beginners, 7:45-8:30pm Advanced; $5pp per session; Lessons are offered through King George Parks & Rec. Dept.; no advance registration or sign-up needed; 8076 Kings Highway (Rte. 3), King George, VA 22485-7050 (540) 775-9780
OCEAN CITY SR. CTR………………Sandy Garrish is teaching & DJing from 6-9PM; This is a combo of Beachbody at 5:15 & dancing at 6:15; Not just for seniors, just happens to be a good location; Open dancing is all levels, line dances and, by request, couples’, and swing as well. Cost is $5; BYO snacks and non-alcoholic drinks;. Ocean City Senior Center, 104 41st St, Ocean City, MD 21842 If you have questions, contact Sandy Sandy@time2livebetter.com
AMERCAN LEGION POST 176 (Springfield, VA)............,........ Line dance lessons with Eileen Scott; 8pm - 9:30pm; ongoing, pay-as-you-go class. Eileen teaches the line dances currently done at the NVCWDA dances, as well as other popular line dances; email escott5678@verizon.net 6520 Amherst Ave., Springfield, VA 22150 (703) 440-0335
RICHLIN BALLROOM..........Country line dancing with Bill Braun from 6pm to 10:00; The cost is $15 and includes a hot & cold buffet, limited open bar, assorted desserts, food, Maryland 21040; partytymedjsmd.com; Inclement weather : check the partytyme website for information.
COMMUNITY HOUSE in Sandy Spring, MD..................FREE Ballroom lessons & dancing 7:30pm to 9:30pm with David & Anne Greene; Goodies are welcome; Bring your own mug; Beginners & advanced are welcome; 17801 Meetinghouse Road; for more info contact David at 410-599-3725 or email DGreene@All-Systems.com
WINNER'S CIRCLE...........Line Dance lessons 7pm with Michael Diven; 604 Station Rd, Grantville, PA (exit 80 on I-81) in Holiday Inn; 717.469.0661; winnerscirclesaloon.com
RENDEZVOUS...............West Coast Swing with Debbie; 7:30-8:15pm Beg. lesson, 8:15-9pm Intermediate lesson; 9pm-close Open dancing; $15 for lessons & dance, Dance only $12; Students w/lesson $10, Students dance only $7; 11910 Parklawn Drive, North Bethesda, MD, 301-468-2582, Dance911.com
BAMBOO LOUNGE in the Carousel Hotel, O.C..............................DJ Stormin' Norman; 5:30pm-9pm; Welcome all types of dancers from Line to Swing, Patterns, and Shag; Hardwood dance floor; no cover charge; Free line dance lesson at 6pm; oceancitydj.com ocdj30@aol.com 410-251-4368
November 16……………………. NVCWDA at Lincolnia Sr. Ctr.
November 16………………………...Country Pride Dance at VFW in Essex, MD
December 7……………………. NVCWDA at Lincolnia Sr. Ctr.
December 14………………….. Country By The Bay in Chesapeake Beach, MD
December 14………………………….Country Pride Dance at VFW in Essex, MD -Christmas Dance
December 21…………………………. NVCWDA at Lincolnia Sr. Ctr.
December 31……………………………. NVCWDA NYE at (location Accotink UU Church), Pot luck dinner, DJ Kat Fanelli
December 31……………………..Country Pride Dance at VFW in Essex, MD – NYE Party
December31…………………NYE at Nick’s in Alexandria, Mountain Fish Band
December 31……………………NYE at Rainbow Road, 9pm to 2am, Band - REVOLUTION
June 21-28, 2020………………………..ALASKA; Hosts Barbara & Dave Monroe (PA/NY) for anniversary celebration & dance cruise; Emerald Princess; Departs from Seattle, WA to Ketchikan, Dawes Glacier, Juneau, Skagway, Victoria, BC, and returns to Seattle; Dancers and non-dancers invited to join the group. Pattern Partner & Line Dance Mix on sea days; Book through DATS Travel/Deb Dodd 508-212-5912 DebDpddCrioses@aol.com; Pricing from $1300 PP/DBL OCC; limited size group. Limited time promotion: ends 10/31/19 – Inside, Oceanview & Balcony Free gratuities & on board credit (amount based on cabin type)Promotion may end sooner depending on demand.
I hope I have everything straight. As always, if you find that I've missed something or made an error, let me know
Happy dancing,
Linda