Hi Everyone,
It is feeling like winter out the last few days. Brrrr…..
There’s not much new since last week, just a few updates.
Feel free to fill me in on whatever you know is happening that I don’t have listed here 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..
Many places have restrictions on masking, vaccinations, and so forth. I can’t keep up with it all. My best advice is be prepared to wear, or at least take, a mask wherever you go. If you’re vaccinated, take the card with you too. I am not at all sure that some of the rules I have listed in some events are still correct. I suggest that you contact whichever event organizer you’re interested in attending to find out what the rules are for that location.
I worked some on updating the calendar page of the website, but it’s a work in progress, so don’t believe everything you read there. Again, if you see something specific that needs to change & know what the changes are, please let me know.
MONDAYS
Sandy Garrish is teaching and Djing at Richlin Ballroom on Mondays. The dates for the rest of the year are not strictly the 1st & 3rd as they began due to other uses of the room. Dates for the next few months are November 22nd and December 13th & 27th, January 2rd & 17th, February 14th & 28th, March 14th & 28th. Time is 6pm-10pm; $15pp, includes buffet and open bar, $5 for children 8 & under; Line and Couples lessons and open dancing; Richlin Catering & Event 1700 Van Bibber Rd, Edgewood, MD Center 21040. For details check time2livebetter.com
American Legion in Springfield, VA – Laurie Armstrong is teaching and playing music for dancing, both couples and lines. Lessons at 6:30pm; Open dance until 9:30pm, $10pp, 6520 Amherst Ave, Springfield, VA 22150
TUESDAYS
Ed & Gail are at Colvin Run Dance Hall for weekly dances from 7:30 to 10pm. You must present proof of vaccination and wear a mask. $15pp; variety of music for ballroom dances as well as swing, hustle and some 2 Step. Water, canned sodas & individually packaged light snacks will be provided. For now, there will be no lessons, just dancing. 10201 Colvin Run Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066 https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10226973289903744&set=gm.4545261325549424
LineDance4You is at Loudon Kitchen & Bar. Danielle is doing the teaching & DJ Freedom Ortiz plays the music. Masks are not needed and social distancing will not be enforced, but Danielle encourages everyone to do what makes them feel comfortable and safe. 510 East Market Street #i, Leesburg, VA https://www.facebook.com/LineDance4You
Sharon Hume 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
THIS EVENT IS ON HOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...Sandy Garrish is hosting and teaching at Hawks Club in Essex, MD from 7-10pm; 7-7:15 open dancing, 7:15-7:30 basic dance steps and terminology, 7:30-8 review of previous week and new teach, 8-10 open dancing; $10pp, cash bar available; 430 Riverside Dr., Essex, MD 21221
Falling Branch Brewery 1st & 3rd Tuesdays from 6:30pm – 9:30pm; dancing your favorite dances and you can try their home brewed beers. $10pp; 825 Highland Rd., Street, MD 21154
Winner’s Circle Saloon lessons & dancing – 7pm – 10pm Lessons
Ken Roesel hosts Boogie in Bethesda West Coast Swing dance. You must be fully vaxxed and register with their data base in order to attend. https://www.facebook.com/WestCoastSwingDC. Due to the Montgomery County mask mandate, you will need to wear a mask.
Jim Dawson teaches and plays the music at Game Changers in Newark, DE; 7-10pm, no cover, beginner lessons the first half hour. 1430 Pulaski Hwy, Newark, DE 19702; https://www.facebook.com/jim.dawson.1088
1st & 3rd Tuesdays – Lessons & dancing with Rob Holley at Timothy’s of Newark; 6:30 to 9:30pm; $6 cover; all levels welcome; Creek View Rd, Newark, DE 19711; https://www.facebook.com/groups/MDCountryWesternDancers
WEDNESDAYS
Cancun Cantina has Line dance lessons with Mark Paulino & Ladies Night with DJ Joe
Carole Clark teaches classes for the Winter (starting in Dec) at NE Community Ctr. In Chesapeake Beach, MD. 6pm-7pm Ultra Beginner Line dance class #313229 (for those who have never danced before) - $7/class, 7pm-8pm Beginner Line dance #313228 (Basic dances, no experience needed)- $7/class; 6pm-8pm combo #313224 – take both classes for $10. You must pre-register through Parks & Rec of Calvert County to attend. You may register in person, online or by calling the center 410-257-2554; Use the class number to register; For more info Facebook Dancing By The Bay or 703-216-3497; NO CLASS on the following dates 12/15, 12/22, 1/26, 2/23
Line Dance Cheri has lessons and dancing at Billiken’s Smokehouse at The Chimneys. Lessons start at 7pm. 623 Caroline St. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 This event is outdoors, so rain sometimes cancels it. Cheri posts on her Facebook page if the weather doesn’t look good.
Sandy Garrish is hosting and teaching at Hawks Club in Essex, MD from 7-10pm; 7-7:15 open dancing, 7:15-7:30 basic dance steps and terminology, 7:30-8 review of previous week and new teach, 8-10 open dancing; $10pp, cash bar available; 430 Riverside Dr., Essex, MD 21221
Scotty Inman teaches for Fairfax Co. Parks at Frying Pan Park. Pre-registration through the parks dept. is required. Masks are also required.
Touch of Texas features Lessons and Dancing on Wednesdays with DJ Freedom Ortiz and Instructor Renee Dixon Paulett; Lessons start at 7pm; Bunker Hill, WV
Jim Dawson teaches at Newark Senior Center 2:30 – 4pm; $8 cover 200 Whitechapel Dr., Newark, DE; https://www.facebook.com/jim.dawson.1088
THURSDAYS
Tim Bowker is hosting and teaching a Country-Western dance at Colvin Run Dance Hall weekly, as of 11/11. $15pp, Country 2 Step lesson 7pm-8pm, open dancing 8pm until 11pm; music will be a mix of country 2 step, west coast swing, waltz, and other couples’ dances. You must bring proof of vaccinations (at least 2 weeks prior) and wear masks. https://www.facebook.com/Imadancertim/; 10201 Colvin Run Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066
Sharon Hume teaches at Frederick Moose 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 guidelines. Temperature checks will be taken on entry. 828 East Patrick St. Frederick, MD
Carole Clark teaches Line dance for the Winter at Mt. Hope CC in Sunderland, MD. - 6:00pm Beginner #322223(Basic dances, no experience necessary)- $7/class, 7:00pm – 8:30pm Intermediate #322224 (Complex dances for experienced dancers). $10/class. You must pre-register through Parks & Rec of Calvert County to attend. You may register in person, online or by calling the center 410-257-6770; Use the class number to register; For more info Facebook Dancing By The Bay or 703-216-3497; NO CLASS on 12/16, 12/23, 1/27, 2/24
Carole Clark teaches line dances at NE Community Ctr. In Chesapeake Beach 10:30am Ultra Beginner#316225; 11:30am High Beginner #; for ages 50+. $7 per class. This is a class that will be slow & easy. You must pre-register through Parks & Rec of Calvert County to attend. You may register in person, online or by calling the center 410-257-2554; Use the class number to register; For more info Facebook Dancing By The Bay or 703-216-3497; NO CLASS on 12/16, 12/23, 1/27, 2/24
Scotty Inman teaches for Fairfax Co. Parks at Reston Community Center. Pre-registration through the parks dept. is required. Masks are also required.
Winners Circle Saloon lessons from 7pm – 10pm
Ned Devine’s Irish Bar & Restaurant – Line dancing lessons & dancing with Randy McKeen & DJ Freedom Ortiz; 8pm-midnight; Herndon, VA
Jim Dawson teaches and plays music at VFW #7687 from 6:30-9:30pm $6 cover; beginner lessons 1st half hour; 904 Basil Ave, Chesapeake City, MD 21915; https://www.facebook.com/jim.dawson.1088
FRIDAYS
Cancun Cantina – Country Bands inside, Lessons with Dean Garrish at 7pm and 7:30pm; Warmup music starts at 6:30pm; DJ outside (most of the time) 11/19 - Ian Flanigan (from The Voice), 11/26 – Jeremiah Jones, 12/3 -Taylor Austin Dye
Elks Lodge in Severn, MD – Lessons & dancing with Ruth Rarick from 6:30 to 10:30pm (2-minute drill at 10pm); $11pp; Dinner available if you let them know before Tuesday at 9pm by emailing johncorkran@gmail.com. Dinner price is $10. If you plan to purchase a beverage from the bar, or pick up dinner, you need to sign in & get a wrist band at the entrance. Be sure to get a door prize ticket for the drawing for a free pass to come again. This is mostly Line dancing and the room is quite large.878 Stevenson Rd, Severn, MD
Essex Elks #1866 - Line dancing with The Dude aka Anthony Makres; Doors open 6:30pm; Lesson or review at 8pm, Open dancing 7pm-8pm & 8:20pm–11pm; Food and drinks available for purchase; $10pp/$8 for kids 5-8yrs; 1007 East Homburg Ave, Essex, MD 21221 Use main hall doors; https://www.facebook.com/groups/792751737594308 You may also receive text messages if you text DANCE to 888-672-0292 10/29...costume and bring a dish party
Rainbow Road – Karaoke
Winners Circle Saloon lessons (45 minutes) te class; 9pm-1am Social dancing; 11/5 Jeremiah Jones, 11/19 – Famous Rumors, 11/26 Common Ground
Hollywood Ballroom every week features DJs Dave Moldover, Margie Tuttle, Curt Kothera, John Collini, Casey Daniels, James Kong; and some guest instructors; Buffet style fruit, snacks, desserts, soft drinks; Alcohol beverages for sale (no outside alcohol); PRE-REGISTRATION AND ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY. https://dancejamproductions.com/fridays/ for information on registration, rules, advance ticket purchase, etc.
SATURDAYS
2nd Saturdays - Next dance is 12/11 - Country By The Bay -–. American Legion Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach, MD – Lessons with Linda & Rich at 7 (line – TBA ) & 7:30pm (couples – TBA probably more Basic 2 Step). Southern Winds Band plays at 8pm. Please contact me for reservations., preferably by the day before. $15 includes lessons, dancing, draft beer, sodas, munchies. Hot dogs & BBQ for sale as are other bar drinks. 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732 As far as I know the mask rules have not changed. If I hear otherwise, I’ll update here.
NORTHERN VA COUNTRY-WESTERN DANCE ASSOCIATION (NVCWDA) is dancing at Lincolnia Sr. Ctr. Next dance is 11/20. 1st & 3rd Saturdays. Lessons start at 6pm and 6:30pm Lessons TBA Open dancing with DJ Kevin from 7pm-9:30pm. $10 pp; Masks required per Fairfax Co. ruling. The snack table has been eliminated. If you choose to bring some, please know you will be expected to clean up. Please bring your own container for water. Nvcwda.org 4710 North Chambliss Street, Alexandria, VA
Dale City, VA Moose – Line and couples’ dancing 7-11pm; Free lessons with Miranda; no cover; Cash bar for wine & beer; Music on Spotify and requests welcome; Upcoming dates are 1st & 3rd Saturdays in December; 15424 Cardinal Dr., Woodbridge, VA 22193
Rainbow Road – Country Bands – $10 cover when there is a band; 11/20 – Cruisers, 11/29 - Suspect
Scotty Inman teaches for Fairfax Co. Parks at Lee District Center. Pre-registration through the parks dept. is required. Masks are also required.
Cancun Cantina – Country DJ Joe inside, Rock bands outside
Winners Circle Saloon dancing; 8pm-midnight – bands occasionally
Country Pride has once a month dances. Dates vary. Next dance is Nov. 20. There’s a dance on December 11, but it’s members only. Then, there is the NYE Dance on Dec. 31 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 for members, includes chips & sodas. VFW Post 2621, 206 Riverside Rd. Essex, MD 21221
HCWDA (Hagerstown) dances starting at 7. DJ Busy BBZ. Masks must be worn. HCWDA usually dances on 2nd & 4th Saturdays at Maugansville Ruritan Hall. For information, email dkline310@comcast.net
CVCWDA (Cumberland Valley) (based in Waynesboro, PA) locations vary - 10/30, 11/20 at Quincy Community Center, 8098 Anthony Highway, Waynesboro, PA17268 - 7pm-10pm DJ Full House; 8/21 at Pen Mar Park (4-7pm) Contact Chip Moats, 717-762-6388, rdmoats@embarqmail.com
SUNDAYS
Scotty Inman teaches for Fairfax Co. Parks at Oak Marr Community Center. Pre-registration through the parks dept. is required. Masks are also required.
THIS EVENT IS ON HOLD UNTIL JANUARY….LineDance4You is back at Vanish Brewery in Leesburg, VA for ‘Boot Scootin’ & Beers’ on 2nd Sunday afternoons from 12 to 3; Danielle will teach lessons (beginner, party line dances, and some couples’ dances) DJ Nadeem plays the music. For more information check https://www.facebook.com/LineDance4You
Cancun Cantina – Latin Night
COMING EVENTS
12/3/21 Danielle hosts at Vanish Brewery. This is a Christmas-themed dance party from 6:30 to 9:30pm
NEW YEAR’S EVE…….Cancun Cantina – Band on the inside is Bobby D & the Truck Stop Burritos
NEW YEAR’S EVE….Country Pride NYE tickets are available. $4o includes buffet dinner, beer, wine, soda, champagne toast, & dancing; 8pm-1am. Several tables have already been sold. Contact Paul Schilpp 410-627- 7832 or Kathy 410-627-7882
October 21-23, 2022 – Sandy’s Ocean City Halloween Weekend Dance Event; Check Sandy’s website for information; time2livebetter.com. Registration has not yet started.
Happy Dancing,
Linda