Hi Everyone,
For the DC area, the snow on Friday was a non-event. It’s beginning to look like a snow-less winter. Here we are at the end of February with little more than a few flakes. I guess we can be happy we haven’t had the massive traffic problems it causes around here.
A note on formatting. I do a lot of cut and paste to put this together. For some reason, I can't get my word processing program to hehave and keep all of the printing looking the same. It looks like I put some in bold and some not. They are all supposed to be the same.
Because snow is not the only thing that sometimes cancels events (but we’re now in the season where that’s a possibility), please know the cancellation policy of the events you attend. Several go with what the schools do in the country they are in for weather events, 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.
There are still a few new events showing up now & then.
I spent some time updating the calendar recently. If there are still things missing or incorrect, please let me know. I generally put things in that happen on a regular basis so that I don’t need to update too often.
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.
I don’t include weekly band information for the clubs that have bands as it became frustrating and time-consuming. So, if you’re interested in what band is where, you’ll need to check the clubs’ websites or Facebook pages. If there are bands you follow, you can check their pages as well.
COVID regulations are changin and I am not trying to keep up with the changes. I suggest you take a mask along in the event one is required. There are some dances that do require proof of vaccination, so you’ll want to check on that.
MONDAYS
Sandy Garrish is instructor and DJ at Richlin Ballroom on Mondays.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 www.time2livebetter.com; sandy@time2livebetter.com Weather decisions are made based on conditions at the time. Upcoming dates – 3/6, 3/13, 3/20. 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/15, 5/22
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. I believe I read that Laurie is going by what Fairfax schools do with weather
Uncle Bob’s Western Corral has line dance lessons from 6:30 to 10pm with Shirley Mackey. Ages 16 & up welcomed. 565 Kirk Rd., Elkton, MD
TUESDAYS
LineDance4You is at Loudon Kitchen & Bar. Danielle is teaching from 7:30 to 9pm, review at 10pm, & DJ Freedom Ortiz plays the music for open dancing until 11pm. 510 East Market Street #i, Leesburg, VA https://www.facebook.com/LineDance4You
Dean & Alexis Garrish teach and DJ at Cancun Cantina for Swing & Country night; 6pm, doors open & warm-up music, Lessons coming up are 2 Step on 2/28, Cha Cha on 3/7; and Waltz on 3/14; 7pm Beginner lesson, 7:30pm Beyond The Basics lesson, 8-11pm open dancing to dance mix by Dean & Alexis; $15pp; 7501 Old Telegraph Rd, Hanover, MD 21076
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
Berryville Moose Lodge has line dancing with Cynthia Russell on 1st & 3rd Tuesdays from 7 to 9pm; $5 cover; These dances are open to the public. Beginners are welcome! 1239 Moose Rd. Berryville, VA 22611
Rainbow Road has line dancing weekly from 7-9pm; 137 Berryville Pike, Charles Town, WV 25414 (304)-725-3540 rainbowroadclub@gmail.com also on Facebook
Jennifer Miller is at Darlington VFD weekly with line dancing; starts at 6pm, lessons at 7pm, dancing until 10pm; $10pp; 2600 Castleton Rd, Darlington, MD 21034;
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. This dance has returned to the Bethesda Women’s Club. https://www.facebook.com/WestCoastSwingDC.
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
Uncle Bob’s Western Corral in Elkton, MD has couples’ lessons from 7 to 10pm with Shirley Mackey; ages 16 and up welcomed.565 Kirk Rd., Elkton, MD
Ed & Gail are at Colvin Run Dance Hall for weekly dances from 7pm to 10:30pm. $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
Norman Mullinix Djs for the Delmarva Hand Dance club from 5:30 to 9pm weekly. Cover is $5pp; food & drink are available for purchase. Some line dances and pattern partner dances are usually done. Elks Lodge,12560 US 113, Bishopville, MD 21813
WEDNESDAYS
Hot Country Nights with Line Dance Cheri and DJ Ohh Noo every Wednesday at 7pm; $5pp; at KC’s Music Alley (formerly Houston’s) 1917 Princess Ann St. Fredericksburg, VA
Miranda Butler’s W.I.L.D. group is at Uptown Alley (all Wednesdays in February);8300 Sudley Rd, Manassas, VA; Miranda teaches and plays the music.
Cancun Cantina has Line dance lessons with Alexis Garrish from 8-9pm & Ladies Night with DJ Joe.
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; Hawks follows Baltimore Co. schools regarding weather policy. sandy@time2livebetter.com
Scotty Inman teaches for Fairfax Co. Parks at Frying Pan Park. Pre-registration through the parks dept. is 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
Hanover, PA VFW Post 2506 has dancing with Dannielle Hite-Mallonee at 7pm – 9pm; $10pp; 19 McKinley Ave. Hanover, PA
Mick’s Crab House has country dancing every Wednesday. Doors open at 6pm, 2 Beginner lessons at 7pm; Dance until 10:30pm, close at 11pm; Lessons and music by Jim Dawson and DJ Express; food and drinks available; NO cover charge; Mickscrabhouse.net; 902 East Pulaski Highway, Elkton, MD 21921
Uncle Bob’s Western Corral in Elkton, MD has line dance lessons from 6:30 to 10pm with Shirley Mackey. Ages 16 & up welcomed.565 Kirk Rd., Elkton, MD
Norman Mullinix Djs at Fast Eddies in Ocean City at 120th St. weekly from 3-6pm; No cover, but tips are appreciated; Happy hour food and drinks; Some line dances and pattern partner dances.
THURSDAYS
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 bring your own food or beverages, thank you. Following CDC guidelines. 828 East Patrick St. Frederick, MD
4th Thursdays; Carole Clark is at American Legion Post 206. She does some lessons and plays music for dancing, similar to her O’Gannigan’s Friday dances. $5 for entry. For where Carole is dancing, check Dancing By The Bay (DBTB) Facebook public page for dance info; carole2clark@gmail.com .
LineDance4You is at Bluemont Station Brewery & Winery; 7pm to 9pm on Thursdays, but there is food to be had beforehand; Danielle teaches lessons throughout the evening, which are geared toward beginners, but intermediate and couples are also given some consideration. This is a family-friendly event. 18301 Whitehall Estate Lane, 20135 https://www.facebook.com/BluemontStationBreweryandWinery, https://www.facebook.com/events/449459633744020
Scotty Inman teaches at Reston Community Center; Beginner and Advanced Beginner Line Dance; Pre-registration through RCC Hunter Woods is required. https://web1.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/varestonwt.wsc/splash.html
Winners Circle Saloon lessons from 7pm – 10pm
Tim Bowker is hosting and teaching a Country-Western dance at Colvin Run Dance Hall weekly; $15pp, Lesson 7:30pm-8:30pm, Open dancing 8:30pm until 10:30pm; music will be a mix of country 2 step, west coast swing, waltz, and other couples’ dances. https://www.facebook.com/Imadancertim/; 10201 Colvin Run Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066
Ned Devine’s Irish Bar & Restaurant – Line dancing lessons & dancing with Randy McKeen & DJ Freedom Ortiz; 8pm-midnight; Herndon, VA
Three Whistles has dancing every Thursday. 1St week is Latin, 2nd is Swing, 3rd is Country, and 4th is a new dance. $10 for social dance & lesson from 8-11pm; All proceeds go to charity. Hosted by Stephanie Metzger. 2719 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22201
Sandy Garrish teaches and DJs at Cult Classic Brewing Co. for line dancing on 3rd Thursdays at 6:30pm. Lesson for the first hour; open dancing with from 7:30-9:30; $5 cover charge; Food and full bar available; 11690 Shopping Center Rd, Stevensville, MD 21666 sandy@time2livebetter.com
Owings Mills VFW post has dancing on 1st & 3rd Thursdays, with Dannielle Hite-Mallonee at 7pm-9pm. $10pp; 214 Tollgate Rd, Owings Mills, MD
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
Mick’s Crab House has Country & Pop line dancing on Thursdays; 6:30 to 10pm; No cover charge; Hosted by Country Line Dance With Eric and Friends; mickscrabhouse.net; 902 East Pulaski Highway, Elkton, MD 21921
Jarretsville VFW Post 8672; Line dancing with instructor Ray Mueller and DJ Jenny Z; 7-10pm; $10pp; Large dance floor; Food & drinks available in the downstairs lounge. Kitchen opens at 6pm; 1714 Marse Rd, Forest Hill, MD; check Facebook page for Jarrestsville VFW Post 8672.
Fallston Barrel House with Larry Pizzini– 7:00pm; 2403 Bel Air Rd. Fallston, MD 21047
FRIDAYS
4th Fridays at O’Gannigan’s in Prince Frederick MD; Music and line dancing start at 6pm with Dancing by the Bay; Carole Clark teaches at 7pm: beginner dances and one a bit more challenging; Review at 8:30pm; DJ Allen plays the music; $5pp, Full menu available; 98 Solomon’s Island Rd.S, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Check Dancing By The Bay Facebook public page for dance info; carole2clark@gmail.com
Cancun Cantina – Country Bands & “DJ Joe” inside, Couples’ lessons with Dean Garrish. Upcoming lessons are Cha Cha on 3/3, Waltz on 3/10, and East Coast Swing on 3/17; 7pm (Basic) and 7:30pm (Beyond the Basics); Doors open at 5pm; Warm-up music starts at 6:00pm; Cover charge starts at 7pm $10pp; Happy Hour 5-7pm; DJ outside; 7501 Old Telegraph Rd, Hanover, MD 21076
Elks Lodge of Glen Burnie – 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 at ruthstouch@aol.com (Occasionally schedule varies due to other events at the Elks)
W.I.L.D. with Miranda at Tucked Away Brewery, some weeks from 6-9pm; All ages are welcome; 8420 Kao Circle, Manassas, VA www.tuckedawaybrew.com Upcoming dates March 10, March 31
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
Winners Circle Saloon 9pm-1am Social dancing;
No dancing here March 3 due to MADJam…...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.
Colvin Run Dance Hall with Gary & Sue of Gotta Swing 1st & 3rd Fridays; Beginner swing lesson at 8:30pm; Band plays from 9-11:30 (2 sets); $20pp;100 person limit; https://www.gottaswing.com/ Advance ticket sales only until the night before the dance. 10201 Colvin Run Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066
Uncle Bob’s Western Corral in Elkton, MD has line dancing with Djs Ray Mueller, Jennifer Miller, Eric Mosley, and bands. Ages 16 & up welcomed.
Friday night line dancing in Red Lion, PA with Michael Divan; Lessons at 7pm, open dancing until 10pm; $5pp; plenty of parking. Water & light snacks available for purchase; Golden Connections Community Center, 20 C Gotham Place, Red Lion, PA 17356, (717)244-7229 www.gcccenter.com
SATURDAYS
2nd Saturdays - Next dance is 3/11- Country By The Bay -–. American Legion Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach, MD – Lessons with Linda & Rich (or his sub) at 7pm (line – “TBA”) & 7:30pm (couples – “TBA”). Southern Winds Band plays at 8pm. Please contact me for reservations BY NOON ON DANCE DAY (preferably by the day before); Reservations are not required, but strongly suggested, especially for more than 2 or 3 people. $20 includes lessons, dancing, draft beer, sodas, munchies. Hot dogs & BBQ for sale as are other bar drinks. 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd, Chesapeake Beach, MD 207322
NORTHERN VA COUNTRY-WESTERN DANCE ASSOCIATION (NVCWDA) is dancing, usually at Lincolnia Sr. Ctr. Next dance on Mar.4 at Lincolnia. 1st & 3rd Saturdays. On March 4th DJ Kevin Handy starts the music at 6pm; Lessons on Mar. 4 are Line lesson “Stop Draggin’ Your Boots” with Linda and couples’ lesson “2 Step” basics with Linda & Rich. Dancing goes until 9:30pm. $10 members/$15 non-members/$5 for kids. This is a family-friendly event! You can bring the kids! NOTE: membership is $20/year and gets you one free dance if you have not been a member before. Great deal! If you choose to bring snacks you will be expected to clean up; Bring your own non-alcoholic drink. NVCWDA.org Lincolnia Sr. Ctr. 4710 North Chambliss Street, Alexandria, VA/ Accotink UU Church, 10125 Lakehaven Ct, Burke, VA 22015
Country and West Coast Swing mix at Promenade Dance Studio in Baltimore with Amanda Stearns; Next dates are April 1 and April 29; Lesson with Amanda & Corey Von Ginkel at 7pm; Open dancing from 8pm-11pm to a 50/50 WCS and Country Mix; 2605 Lord Baltimore Dr. Windsor Mill, MD 21244 If there’s a good crowd, this could become a regular event. www.mddancesport.com
Miranda Butler has a new group called W.I.L.D. (We’re Into Line Dancing) Saturday dances are at Madigan’s Waterfront Restaurant, 201 Mill St., Occoquan, VA 22125 on March 4 & 11, Uptown Alley, in Manassas, on March 18 (St. Patrick’s Party), and Dale City Moose, in Woodbridge, on March 25.
Rainbow Road – Country Bands – $10 cover when there is a band;
Scotty Inman teaches for Fairfax Co. Parks at Franconia Park & Rec. Center. Pre-registration through the parks dept. is required.
Cancun Cantina – Country DJ Joe inside, Rock bands outside Line dance lessons with Madison, Sam, or Fred from 8-9pm.
Winners Circle Saloon dancing; 8pm-midnight
Country Pride has once a month dances, usually with Sandy Garrish as DJ. Dates vary. Next dance 3/18; regular dances are 7pm – 10:30pm; $11 for non-members, $10 for members, includes chips & sodas. Other dates – 4/22, 5/20, 6/17, 7/15 (with Ruth as DJ), 8/19 (with Ruth as DJ), 9/16, 10/20, 11/18, 12/9; VFW Post 2621, 206 Riverside Rd. Essex, MD 21221
Touch of Texas has dancing on Saturdays and bands at least some Saturdays. 12261 Winchester Ave., Bunker Hill, WV 25413
All About Dance has Saturday dances each week:1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 5th Saturdays are at Arlington Ballroom, 4th Saturdays are at Jazzercise in Herndon; 7pm to midnight; Rotating dance types are featured (mostly swing and country, with a special type each month). The schedule can be found at https://business.facebook.com/All-About-Dance-VA-MD-DC-102017739127157/; $15 cash at the door; must be 18 years old; NO alcohol permitted. 3900 Langston Blvd., Arlington, VA 22207.
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 I have no source for info on this event, so I can’t say for sure this is still accurate.There is a Facebook page for this group, but the last post was in March of 2022.
Cumberland Valley County Western Dance Association (based in Waynesboro, PA) This group holds dances at Quincy Community Center, 8098 Anthony Highway, Waynesboro, PA17268 - 7pm-10pm DJ Full House; Contact Chip Moats, 717-762-6388, rdmoats@embarqmail.com I have no source for info on this event, so I can’t say for sure this is still accurate. I did see that they are starting mid-week lessons on 1/16 in Quincy, PA There’s a Faeebook page for this group, but it doesn’t mention the dance schedule for Saturdays
Colvin Run with Ed & Gail on 2nd and 4th Saturdays. Second Saturday is Dance for Everyone. 3/11 has Diane Moody teaching Salsa, 4/8 Lara Deni teaches Foxtrot, 5/13 Debra Hampton teaches Waltz, 6/10 Bill Beltran teaches Tango; Fourth Saturdays are Swing & Hustle with Joyce Szili teaching Hustle; Lessons at 7pm; dancing until 11pm. 10201 Colvin Run Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066
LineDance4You is at Loudon Kitchen & Bar with Jacqueline doing the teaching from 6-9pm. DJ Freedom plays music followed by karaoke and open dancing1. 510 East Market Street #i, Leesburg, VA https://www.facebook.com/LineDance4You
Uncle Bob’s Western Corral in Elkton, MD has line dancing with Djs Ray Mueller, Jennifer Miller, Eric Mosley, and bands. Ages 16 & up welcomed.
SUNDAYS
Started February 19. I’m not sure how often this is to take place – Country dancing at Strictly Ballroom in Fredericksburg; Hosted by Amanda Stearns; 3:30pm to 7pm; Doors open at 3:30pm; 4-4:45 Country 2 Step lesson; 4:45-5:30pm Beginner line dance lesson; 5:30 to 7pm Country-Western dance mix; $20pp; 125 Olde Greenwich Dr.#190, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
The Last Sunday of each month – Family Day Dancing at Cancun Cantina; 12-5pm; Free! 2 Step Lessons & Line Dancing with Dean Garrish, Bull Riding; Children must be accompanied by an adult; DJ Joe,
Sandy Garrish is dancing from at Fast Eddie’s in Ocean City. Stay tuned for time changes to this event. 2-5pm; She teaches some and plays 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.
Colvin Run Dance Hall with Ed & Gail on 3rd Sundays; Lessons with guest instructors at 4pm; Instructors planned are 3/19 Lara Deni for Nightclub, 4/16 Mal & Linda Zerden for 2 Step, 5/21 Terry Chasteen for Cha Cha, 6/18 Debra Hampton for Cha Cha; Open dancing until 7:30pm; $15pp; 10201 Colvin Run Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066
Colvin Run Dance Hall on 2nd & 4th Sundays with Tim Bowker teaching West Coast Swing. For more information check www.colvinrun.org
Scotty Inman teaches for Fairfax Co. Parks at Oak Marr Community Center. Pre-registration through the parks dept. is required. Beginner through Intermediate classes at this location.
Mick’s Crab House has Line Dancing on alternate Sundays, from 2-5pm with Rob Holley; All levels welcome; $5pp; Lessons and open dancing; mick’scrabhouse.net; 902 East Pulaski Highway, Elkton, MD 21921
Cancun Cantina – Latin Night
COMING EVENTS
March 4 – Line Dance Workshop in Louisa, VA with Dancin’ Dean, Line Dance Cheri & others. For more information and registration https://gottalinedanceva.com/pdf/2023-dean.pdf For more information, contact Olivia at scootnscoo@aol.com or 540-406-1220 www.gottalinedanceva.com Mary Kaye at danzindjmk@verizon.net
March 2-5 – MADjam; West Coast Swing event at Hyatt Regency Reston; all info on www.atlanticdancejam.com
March 31-April 1, 2023 – Diamond State Line Dance Event; Brandywine Plaza Hotel, 630 Naamans Rd. Claymont, DE 19703; 2 workshop room sper hour; Workshops start Friday afternoon; 5300 sq.ft. of dance floor iin the Main Ballroom; 1100 sq.ft. of dance floor in the Wilmington Room; This is a non-profit fund-raiser event for local charities; Confirmed instructors: Frank Trace, Brandon Zahorsky, Terri Anderson, Michael Diven, Tina Foster; workshop DJ Jill Babinec
May 6 – Garst Barn Dance with Sandy Garrish in Libertytown, MD; Pot luck picnic at 6pm, dancing 7-11pm; bring your own drinks and a blanket for sitting on hay bales in the barn.
Virginia Line Dance Festival August 3-6, 2023 in Fredericksburg, VA
October 13-15,2023 Ocean City Halloween Dance Weekend; Check Sandy’s website www.time2livebetter.com for information. There is a link to an early bird special registration form. The hotel has changed to the Days Inn. Other details continue to be in discussion.
Happy Dancing,
Linda