Hi Everyone,
After a long hiatus, I decided to take a stab at doing a regular dance update. Needless to say, I don’t have as much to write about as I used to have, but there are things happening. I will try to update this somewhat regularly, but probably more as needed than every week.
Feel free to fill me in on whatever you know is happening that I don’t have listed here. Some things I couldn’t find, some I probably forgot to look up, and some I’m sure I don’t know. If you send info, please give me as much as you can about it, including where to find the information so that I may update later.
There are a variety of restrictions/rules in effect in various locations. In most cases, I haven’t included those. Keeping up with that is more than I can handle. I suggest that you contact whichever event organizer you’re interested in attending to find out what the rules are for that location.
MONDAYS
Carole Clarke is teaching Line dancing at NE Community Center in Chesapeake Beach, MD. There are 2 classes: 5pm – 5:30pm Ultra Beginner – No experience needed and there is no fee; 5:30pm – 7pm – Beginner - primary focus is classic dances popular in the area and the dances that are done at the monthly Country By The Bay dances – fee determined by number of weeks signed up. Sign up through Calvert Co. Parks & Rec online at https://webtrac.co.cal.md.us/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/splash.html or call 410-257-2554. Note that even though the Ultra Beginner class is free, you must register ahead of time due to space limitations, especially during Covid.
TUESDAYS
Sharon Humer teaches line dances at Westminster Moose at 7pm. $10pp. Huge hall with plenty of space for social distancing. 309 Buena Vista Dr., Westminster, MD 21157
Winner’s Circle Saloon lessons & dancing – 4/13 with Shannon, 4/27 with Terri; 7pm – 10pm
WEDNESDAYS
Cancun Cantina has Line dance lessons & Ladies Night with DJ music
Line Dance Cheri has restarted lessons and dancing at Billiken’s Smokehouse at The Chimneys. Lessons start at 7pm. 623 Caroline St. Fredericksburg, VA 22401
THURSDAYS
Sharon Hume teaches at Frederick Moose LodgeMoose Lodge No 371 at 7pm; Lessons and dancing all night. Beginners welcome! Fun night out for everyone ; $10 for evening no charge for spectators accompanying a dancer. Food and beverage available at the bar. Please don't not bring your own food or beverages, thank you Following CDC guidlines. Temperature checks will be taken on entry. 828 East Patrick St. Frederick, MD
Winners Circle Saloon lessons & dancing – 4/8 with Terri, 4/22 with Shannon, from 7pm – 10pm
FRIDAYS
Cancun Cantina – Country Bands inside, DJ outside; 4/9 Double Barrel, 4/16 Danny Kensy, 4/23 Kenton Sitch, 4/30 Dean Crawford
Rainbow Road – Karaoke
Winners Circle Saloon lessons & dancing with Mandy, 8pm - midnight
SATURDAYS
Rainbow Road – Country Bands – 4/10 Wesley Spangler, 4/17 Suspect, 4/24 Revolution
Cancun Cantina – Country DJ Joe inside, Rock bands outside
Winners Circle Saloon lessons & dancing, 8pm-midnight; 4/10 with Terri, 4/17 Wesley Spangler Band (get tickets on Event Brite online), 4/24 with Terrie
2nd Saturdays – Country By The Bay at American Legion Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach, MD – Lessons with Linda & Rich at 7 (line) & 7:30pm (couples). Southern Winds Band plays at 8pm. Currently limiting attendance, so reservations are required. Dance for 4/10 is currently full. Please contact me for reservations. Masks required at all times except at your table. $15 includes lessons, dancing, draft beer, sodas, munchies. Hot dogs & BBQ for sale as are other bar drinks.
4/10 Backyard Grill features Six Pack Rodeo starting at 8pm. I understand there will be dancing. I don’t know if this is to be a regular country thing or a one-time event. 13999 Metrotech Dr. Chantilly, VA 20151
Country Pride is starting up again with once a month dances. The first dance on 4/17 is sold out. Future dances are 5/16 and 6/12. Masks required and you must reserve with Paul Schilpp (410-627-7832 or on Facebook to attend. 7pm – 10:30pm; $11 for non-members, $10 fo members, includes chips & sodas. VFW Post 2621, 206 Riverside Rd. Essex, MD 21221
HCWDA (Hagerstown) and CVCWDA (Cumberland Valley) Clubs will restart regular dances in May. HCWDA usually dances on 2nd & 4th Saturdays at Maugansville Ruritan Hall. Cumberland Valley (based in Waynesboro, PA) generally dances on 1st & 3rd Saturdays, locations vary. I’ll put a more complete schedule in after they get started. Contact Chip Moats, 717-762-6388, rdmoats@embarqmail.com
SUNDAYS
Cancun Cantina – Latin Night
COMING EVENTS
Saturday, 5/1 Annual Garst Barn Dance – 6pm-7pm Happy Hour, 7pm-11pm Dancing. DJ Sandy Garrish. Contact Sandy for tickets
Friday, 5/7 For The Love Of Dance hosted by Sharon Hume and Sandy Garrish at Frederick Elks; 7pm – 11:30pm; There will be some lessons, but those will be determined by who’s there. Ticket sales in advance to limit attendance. Masks required to enter the Elks Lodge and Elks and CDC guidelines will be followed; food and drink sales; No outside food & drink allowed; $15pp Contact Sandy or Sharon to purchase tickets
Weekend, 10/22-10/24 – Sandy’s Ocean City Halloween Weekend Dance Event; Check Sandy’s website for information; time2livebetter.com