Hi Everyone,
I hope everyone survived the snowstorm last week. We’ve almost forgotten what a good snowstorm is since we hadn’t had one for a few years. In light of the fact that we are deep into the season where the weather can impact events, please know the cancellation policy of the events you attend. Several go with what the schools do in the country they are in, so you need to know what county. If the organizer of your favorite events have a contact list, get on it, Many use Facebook, so if you don’t have that, you may need to depend on others.
I hope we’ll mostly be back to the regular schedule this week. There’s some possible nasty-looking stuff on Saturday the 15th, but we all know our forecast can’t be depended upon a week ahead.
The calendar on the website is mostly caught up. There are things I still don’t know about, but I have noted that I have no information. I still have a few more I should add.
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
With the current state of COVID, there are more changes in mask and vaccination requirements. 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. Keep in mind that some events have now shut down again due to the COVID numbers.
I have one sad item to send out to you. Eileen Scott, who was a long-time member, and at times, Board member, of Northern Virginia Country-Western Dance Association, passed away on New Year’s Eve. In addition to NVCWDA, Eileen taught at various locations in Northern Virginia over the years. There will be a funeral service on Jan. 11.
MONDAYS
Sandy Garrish is teaching and Djing at Richlin Ballroom on some Mondays. Dates for the next few months are January 17th, February 14th & 28th, March 14th & 28th,April 11 & 25, May 2 & 16, June 6 & 20, July 11 & 25. 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; Snow decisions are made based on conditions at the time.
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
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
Hotel Charles has Lesley Harvey teaching on 1st & 3rd Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8pm. 15100 Burnt Store Rd, Hughesville, MD 20667
Leonardtown Church of the Nazarene has Lesley Harvey teaching on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30pm; 22730 Washington St, Leonardtown, MD 20650
Winner’s Circle Saloon lessons & dancing – 7pm – 10pm Lessons
This event is on hold until further notice due to increased COVID infections. 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
Rob Holley at Timothy’s of Newark on 1st & 3rd Tuesdays – Lessons & dancing 6:30 to 9:30pm; $6 cover; all levels welcome; Creek View Rd, Newark, DE 19711; https://www.facebook.com/groups/MDCountryWesternDancers
ON hold until further notice…. Ed & Gail are at Colvin Run Dance Hall for weekly dances from 7pm to 10:30pm. 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. Lesson at 7pm, dancing at 8pm; Water, canned sodas & individually packaged light snacks will be provided. 10201 Colvin Run Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066 https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10226973289903744&set=gm.4545261325549424
WEDNESDAYS
Hollywood Ballroom – 1st & 3rs Wednesdays feature Country dancing with Amanda Stearns; Guest instructors and Djs; 7:30pm to 11pm; Main Ballroom Couples Dancing; Lessons 7:45 to 8:15 Beginnger Lesson, 8:15-8:45 Beyond Beginner Lesson; 8:45 – 11pm Open dancing; Studio Line Dancing – 8:15-8:45 Lessons; 8:45 t0 11pm Line Dancing; $15pp includes lessons & snacks; Vaccination required, Masking per Montgomery County regulations, currently masks required indoors; Pre-registration is encournaged. January couples lessons – Country 2 Step with Amanda Stearns and Michael Sims; Djs for January are Sharon Roberts and Michael Sims; https://www.hollywoodballroomdc.com/country-western-night/
Heritage Brewing Company has started hosting line dancing; at this point date is 1/12; 6 to 10pm; Teaching and playing the music is Miranda Butler; 9436 Center Point Lane, Manassas VA 20110; heritagebrewingcompany.com
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 1/26, 2/23
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; masking policy is to wear them when going to the bar or restroom, but optional when dancing; Hawks follows Baltimore Co. schools regarding snow policy
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
Sykesville Firehall with Jerry; 7-9:30pm; 6680 Sykesville Rd, Sykesville, MD
THURSDAYS
Line Dance Cheri has moved inside for the winter and is at Planet Nova Bar & Grill every week with DJ Ohh Noo; Lessons from 7-10; DJ from 10-12; $5pp for 21 & up; Food and drink available; 1243 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Stafford, VA 22045
Tim Bowker is hosting and teaching a Country-Western dance at Colvin Run Dance Hall weekly; $15pp, 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 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 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
Sandy Garrish teaches and Djs at Cult Classic Brewing Co. for line dancing on 1/20/22 at 6:30pm. Lesson for the first hour; open dancing with from 7:30-9:30; If the interest is there, it may be continued as a regular event. Food and full bar available; 1169 0Shopping Center Rd, Stevensville, MD 21666
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
Dancing By The Bay on January 14 with instructor Carole and DJ Allen at O’Gannigan’s. $5pp, food available, big floor, Music starts at 6, Beginner lesson at 7; 98 Solomons Island Rd, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 For more info check out Dancing By The Bay Facebook page.
LineDance4You is at Vanish Brewery in Leesburg, VA for ‘Boot Scootin’ & Beers’ on 1st Fridays from 6:30 to 9:30pm; Danielle teaches line lessons (ultra beginner to improver) DJ Minime plays the music.42245 Black Hops Ln, Leesburg, VA 20176; For more information check https://www.facebook.com/LineDance4You
Cancun Cantina – Country Bands inside, Lessons with Dean Garrish at 7pm and 7:30pm; Warm-up music starts at 6:30pm; DJ outside (most of the time); January Band info: 1/14 Honky Tonk Casanovas, 1/21 Presley & Taylor, 1/28 Dark Horse Project; 7501 Old Telegraph Rd, Hanover, MD 21076
Elks Lodge of Glen Burnie (actually in Severn, MD) – Lessons & dancing with Ruth Rarick from 6:30 to 10:30pm; $11pp; 878 Stevenson Rd, Severn, MD 21144; This event follows Anne Arundel County schools for weather closings. Ruth also posts on Facebook; if needed contact her ruthstouch@aol.com
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 9pm-1am Social dancing; Band info 1/7 Applejack, 1/14 Allen Turner, 1/21 David Lee Jones, 1/28 Famous Rumors
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.
This even is on hold until further notice…...Colvin Run Dance Hall with Gary & Sue of Gotta Swing Full vax proof and masks requred 1st & 3rs Fridays, starting in January; https://www.gottaswing.com/ They didn’t allow walk-ins for the dance they had on 12/10, but I don’t know about the regular dances in January. 10201 Colvin Run Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066
SATURDAYS
2nd Saturdays - Next dance is 2/12 - Country By The Bay -–. American Legion Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach, MD – Lessons with Linda & Rich at 7 (line – TBA) & 7:30pm (couples – TBA). 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, usually at Lincolnia Sr. Ctr. Next dance is 1/15 and will be held at Galilee Church in Sterling, VA. 1st & 3rd Saturdays. Lessons start at 6pm and 6:30pm Lessons “Give Me Shivers” and “Schottische” Open dancing with Djs Bernie & Lydia 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 Lincolnia Sr. Ctr. 4710 North Chambliss Street, Alexandria, VA/ Galilee Church 45425 Winding Rd, Sterling, VA 20165
Dale City, VA Moose – Line and couples’ dancing 7-11pm; 1st & 3rd Saturdays;Free lessons with Miranda; no cover; Cash bar for wine & beer; Music on Spotify and requests welcome; 15424 Cardinal Dr., Woodbridge, VA 22193
Rainbow Road – Country Bands – $10 cover when there is a band; Band info - 1/15 Shotgun Highway, 1/22 Revolution, 1/29 Grindstone
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 – 1/8 Applejack, 1/15 Allen Turner, 1/22 David Lee Jones
Country Pride has once a month dances, usually with Sandy Garrish as DJ. Dates vary. Next dance 1/22; 7pm – 10:30pm; $11 for non-members, $10 for members, includes chips & sodas. Other dates – 2/26, 3/19, 4/9, 5/21, 6/11, 9/17, 10/15, 11/19, 12/10; 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
On hold until further notice…..Colvin Run with Ed & Gail on 2nd and 4th Saturdays. Second Saturday is Dance for Everyone. Fourth Saturday is Swing & Hustle. (no dance 12/25); Lessons with guest instructors at 7; dancing until 11. Full vax proof needed, as well as masks. 10201 Colvin Run Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066
LineDance4You is at Loudon Kitchen & Bar with Austin doing the teaching. Masks are not needed and social distancing will not be enforced, but Linedance4you encourages everyone to do what makes them feel comfortable and safe. 510 East Market Street #i, Leesburg, VA https://www.facebook.com/LineDance4You
SUNDAYS
Uncle Bob's Corral has a Line dancw workshop from 2pm - 5pm with Ray Muller and Janet Kruse; improver and Intermediate dances; $20pp in advance, $25 at the door; Bar will be open and pizza & snacks will be available; They plan to teach 4 dances; For advance reservations and mor information,Call Shirley 443-553-6851 or Ray Muller 302-373-6620 Venmo available @Ray-Muller-1
Sandy Garrish is dancing from 5pm-8pm at Fast Eddie’s in Ocean City. She’ll teach some and play what those who come out want to hear. There is no cover charge. This is s restaurant, so you can get dinner before dancing. As long as interest and attendance is there, the event will continue. sandy@time2livebetter.com Weather decisions will be made as conditions warrant.
Since Ed & Gail have put their other events on hold, I would suspect this will be as well, but haven’t seen a post yet. Colvin Run Dance Hall with Ed & Gail on 3rd Sundays; Lessons with guest instructors at 4pm; Open dancing until 7pm; $15pp; 10201 Colvin Run Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066
Scotty Inman teaches for Fairfax Co. Parks at Oak Marr Community Center. Pre-registration through the parks dept. is required. Masks are also required.
Cancun Cantina – Latin Night
COMING EVENTS
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