Hi Everyone,
Apparently the weather is causing issues again this week. Change to NVCWDA on Saturday.
There will be NO newsletter or update 2/12 and probably not on 2/19.
Weather-wise we should be good this week. There’s some possibility of rain later, but nothing that should upset schedules. There are a couple of changes/additions this week, so please check below.
In case you haven’t heard the news, Sandy Garrish suffered a stroke last Wednesday during her dance at Hawks. She’s been in the hospital in Baltimore and, from what I have seen on Facebook, is in good spirits. She was hoping to be transferred today to a rehab facility. As of now, I don’t know if she got moved. She was going to post of Facebook when she was settled in. A GoFundMe page was started to help her with expenses. Sandy is a very sweet person and has done so much for dancing in the area. She shares her time for good causes as well. If you’re interested in donating, check https://www.gofundme.com/f/sandy-needs-our-help-lets-support She has a great group of friends who are keeping an eye on her. Hopefully, she’ll be recovered from this soon.
Please remember to keep dancing! Those dance locations sometimes disappear if attendance drops too much. Also, if you’re dancing in a bar or restaurant, they expect you to buy something, not just dance for free. They are not in business to provide you with a good time for free.
Please note that the differences in font and appearance of various events is not my intention. For some reason, copying and pasting causes issues with my word processing and moving it to this site. It all looks the same to me on my document and then when copied here, it changes. It's annoying, but I have not figured out what to do about it, short of retyping the entire document, which I'm not going to do.
Because snow is not the only thing that sometimes cancels events, 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.
The calendar page was updated recently, but was outdated almost as soon as I updated it. If there are 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 is 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 changing 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 or advance purchase of tickets, so you’ll want to check on that.
MONDAYS
Someone else will be covering this while Sandy is out of action….Sandy Garrish is instructor and DJ at Richlin Ballroom on Mondays.Time is 6pm-10pm; Doors open at 5:45pm; $15pp, includes buffet and open bar, $5 for children 8 & under; Line and sometimes Couples pattern 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 – 2/19, 2/26, ¾, 3/11, 3/18, 3/35
NO Dance on 2/12......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. She does cancel occasionally. I don’t usually find out about it until it’s too late to pass along the information. She posts on Facebook and has an email list for announcements.
American Legion Post 10 has Beginner Line lessons with Miranda (W.I.L.D.) from 7-9pm; $5pp, 9950 Cockrell Rd, Manassas, VA 20110; Every other Monday – 2/12 should be next.
Jacqueline of LineDance4You is teaching Intermediate Line Dances and Structured Couples Dances on Monday nights at Loudon Kitchen; 2 lessons per night at 7:30 and 8:30, with review at 10; Dancing untl 11pm with DJ Freedom; 510 East Market Street #i, Leesburg, VA Details at https://fb.me/e/13iV4IvK2 or https://linedance4you.com/mondays-at-tlkb/..
Country dancing/Line dance mix at The Martini Bar, Restaurant & Lounge; 8pm Beginner lesson Line dance/2 Step; dancing from 9pm to 11:30pm; $15pp, includes $5 drink coupon towards drink of your choice; Plenty of parking, great floor and sound system; 6763 Wilson Blvd, Unit R3 (downstairs), Falls Church, VA (in the Eden Center).
Beginner Line dancing with Reny Toldeo at the Coon Club in Hampstead, MD. Lessons 7pm-8pm; open dance 8-9pm; $8pp; Drinks available for purchase (beek, coolers, wine, soft drinks)l 2855 Coon Club Rd, Hampstead, MD
TUESDAY
Ed & Gail are at Colvin Run Dance Hall for weekly dances from 7pm to 10:30pm. No Dance on 12/26;$15pp cash or check at the door; variety of music for ballroom dances as well as swing, hustle and some 2 Step. Usually, Ed & Gail teach Beginner WCS help at 6:30, Intermediate WCS Lesson at 7pm. Open dancing at 8pm, mostly couples, with an occasional line dance or couples pattern dance; Water, canned sodas & individually packaged light snacks will be provided. 10201 Colvin Run Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066 Tuesday Treats this month are Lara Deni teaching WCS on 2/6, Valentine’s Dance on 2/13 with Silvia Beltran teaching Rumba, 2/20 Lara Deni will teach WCS, 2/27 Mal & Linda Zerden will teach 2 Step,
Two Step Tuesdays at KC’s Music Alley with Tony B & DJ Vamp; 7pm; Lessons and open dancing; $5pp; weekly dance May 16-October31. 1917 Princess Ann St. Fredericksburg, VA
Country Dance Night at Clarendon Ballroom from 8-11pm; Hosted by Inspira Dance & Maggie Dozier & Steph Metzger; Beginner and Intermediate lessons from 8-9pm and open dancing follows; $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Proceeds go to Inspira Dance, providing high quality dance programs in public schools. htttps://facebook.com/inspiradanceinc ; 3185 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201
LineDance4You is at Loudon Kitchen & Bar. Danielle teaches 3 lessons from 7:30 to 9pm, review at 10pm, & DJ Freedom plays the music for open dancing until 11pm. Dance levels from Beginner to Intermediate; 510 East Market Street #i, Leesburg, VA Details at https://fb.me/e/2n0lvdzop or https://linedance4you.com/when-where/tuesdays-at-tlkb/.
Dean & Alexis Garrish teach and DJ at Cancun Cantina for Swing & Country night; 6pm, doors open & warm-up music, February Lessons – 2/6 Nightclub, 2/13 Schottische, 2/20 & 27 Country Swing ; 7pm Beginner lesson, 7:30pm Beyond The Basics lesson, 8-11pm open dancing to 50/50 country & WCS dance mix by Dean & Alexis; $15pp; 7501 Old Telegraph Rd, Hanover, MD 21076
W.I.L.D. hosts Couples & Intermediate Line dancing at Breakers & Merkado Grill 6:30pm to 8:30pm with free lessons. 11724 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax, VA 22133 This is a new event and I don’t have any other details.
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
Tuesdays at O’Gannigan’s with Carole of DBTB; 6-7pm Beginner lesson, 7-8:30 Intermediate lesson; Cost is $10 drop-in, $5 in advance with purchase of a multi-lesson card. This is a lesson night without open dancing; 98 Solomon’s Island Rd.S, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Check Dancing By The Bay Facebook public page for dance info; carole2clark@gmail.com
Leslie Harvey is at Hotel Charles teaching lessons and holding dance practice on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8pm. 15100 Burnt Store Rd, Hughesville, MD 20667
Rainbow Road has line dancing weekly from 6:30-9pm; 137 Berryville Pike, Charles Town, WV 25414 (304)-725-3540 rainbowroadclub@gmail.com also on Facebook
Ken Roesel hosts Boogie in Bethesda West Coast Swing dance at 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, Lessons in classic dances; open dancing starts with easier dances and gets a little more difficult as the evening goes on. 1430 Pulaski Hwy, Newark, DE 19702; https://www.facebook.com/jim.dawson.1088; 8/15 will begin early with a beginner workshop from 6-7:30, followed by the regular dance.
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
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
Daytime Line dancing lessons at Luckett’s Community Center for adults; 10am to 11am; series last until the end of Feb. Questions? 703-771-5281 42361 Lucketts Rd, Leesburg, VA 20176
WEDNESDAYS
NEW LOCATION…...Hot Country Nights with Line Dance Cheri and DJ Ohh Noo every Wednesday at 7pm; Jay’s Downtown Sports Lounge, 409 William St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401; Lessons start at 7pm and no cover or charge for lessons. There’s a parking garage a block away at1000 Winchester St. https://www.facebook.com/100063573002830/posts/880304700765289/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v
Miranda Butler’s W.I.L.D. group is at Craft Worx Taproom; 7pm to 10pm; 5615 Wellington Rd, Gainesville, VA 2015; Miranda teaches and plays the music.
Line dancing with Laurie Armstrong at Lost Boy Cider in Alexandria, VA once a month on the 3rd? Wednesday at 6:30pm; https://www.lostboycider.com/event/monthly-line-dancing/
Cancun Cantina has Line dance lessons with Alexis Garrish from 8-9pm & Ladies Night with DJ Joe.
Someone else is covering this for Sandy…..Sandy Garrish hosts & teaches 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
Line Dancing with Shirley Mackey at Darlington Fire Dept.; 6:30pm to ?; $15 includes lessons; 2600 Castleton Rd, Darlington, MD
Scotty Inman teaches for Fairfax Co. Parks at Frying Pan Park. Pre-registration through the parks dept. is required.
Leslie Harvey teaches and holds dance practice on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30pm at Church of the Nazarene; 22730 Washington St, Leonardtown, MD 20650
KC’s Music Alley has line dancing with instructor Karen. She starts at 7pm; 1917 Princess Anne St. Fredericksburg, VA
Touch of Texas features Lessons and Dancing on Wednesdays with DJ Magic and Instructor Cynthia Russell; Lessons start at 7pm; Bunker Hill, WV
Jim Dawson teaches at Newark Senior Center 2:30 – 4pm; $8 cover 55+; 200 Whitechapel Dr., Newark, DE; https://www.facebook.com/jim.dawson.1088
Jim Dawson teaches and DJ’s country dancing at Ron Jaworkski’s Downingtown Country Club on MOST Wednesdays from 7-10pm; The first hour is to be beginner lessons & other lessons throughout; $10pp; Bar is open until 9:30, food is available until 8pm. 93 Country Club Dr. Downingtown, PA 19335
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
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 American Legion in Thurmont from 7pm-9:30pm; food and beverages available at the bar; Sharon is now sometimes teaching some beginner 2 step at 6pm, prior to her regular line lesson at 7pm; $10 for dancers/$5 for kids dancing; Beginners to experienced dancers of all ages; huge space with stage and plenty of parking; 8 Park Ln, Thurmont, MD 21788
4th Thursdays ; Carole Clark is at American Legion Post 206 from 6 to 8:30pm. She does some beginner lessons and plays music for dancing. $5 cash only, no lesson cards for entry in Jan. and Feb. For where Carole is dancing, check Dancing By The Bay (DBTB) Facebook public page for dance info; carole2clark@gmail.com . 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd, Chesapeake Beach, MD 207322 Guest Instructor on 2/22 Linda Bloyer (me) will teach some couples’ dances, mostly pattern dances. We’re hoping to make the inclusion of some couples dancing a semi-regular occurrence.
LineDance4You is at Bluemont Station Brewery & Winery; 7pm to 10pm on Thursdays. There is food to be had beforehand; Danielle, Jacqueline, or Mike alternate teaching throughout the evening; Dance levels Ultra Beginner to Intermediate; . This is a family-friendly event. 18301 Whitehall Estate Lane, 20135 https://www.facebook.com/BluemontStationBreweryandWinery, Details at https://fb.me/e/2Yu1zPLrc or https://linedance4you.com/when-where/thursdays-at-bluemont-station/.
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
Daytime Line dancing lessons at Luckett’s Community Center for adults; 1pm to 2:40pm; series last until the end of Feb. Questions? 703-771-5281 42361 Lucketts Rd, Leesburg, VA 20176
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, plus some line 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
I would imagine someone will also be covering this event. 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 Chateau-Bu-De Winery, Bohemia Manor Farm, 237 Bohemia Manor Farm Lane, Chesapeake City, MD; 6:30pm to 9:00pm; Lessons and dancing; $6pp adult/$3 under 18; large dance floor; bar food available; https://facebook.com/events/s/every-thursday-county-dance-ch/279350677843370/
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; Ages 12 & older are welcome; 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 2104
Amanda Stearns and Corey Von Ginkel host and teach at Promenade Dance Sport. They teach 2 hours of swing lessons. 6-7pm Beginner/Advanced Beginner East Coast Swing, 7-8 pm Beginner/Advanced Beginner West Coast Swing, 8-9pm supervised practice for West Coast Swing. Fees: ECS class $15pp, WCS class $15pp, WCS+Practice $20pp, Practice Only $10pp Cash, check, or Venmo accepted Questions? Email AmandaStearns@gmail.com or CoreyVonGinkel@gmail.com 2605 Lord Baltimore Dr, Windsor Mill, MD 21244-2643
Starting Feb. 1 – Line dancing with Rhonda Mendez Lerner at The Yoga Studio; 7pm-9pm; $7pp; Open dance with Lessons; all levels welcome, but this is geared more toward those with some knowledge of dance steps; Dance shoes or dance socks recommended on studio floor; no beverages on the dance floor. 18675 Coastal Hwy, Rehoboth Beach, DE
FRIDAYS
Monthly Fridays, now mostly 3rd Fridays (Upcoming date –2/16) 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; Music changes at 10pm; 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 – February – Country 2 Step; 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
This dance will be on Saturday 2/10 and return to Friday 2/16 for Valentine’s dance…...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, from 6-9pm, every Friday; All ages are welcome; 8420 Kao Circle, Manassas, VA www.tuckedawaybrew.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
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 dance doesn’t happen on the weekends when there’s a big swing event in town.
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
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
Next dances - February 9…...Firehouse Fridays (no longer at a firehouse) with host Tim Landis 7pm to 11:00pm; $15pp cash at the door; DJ A-Rod plays a mix of 2 Step, East Coast Swing, El Paso, Wooden Nickel, Waltz, Schottische, West Coast Swing, & line dances; Lessons at 7, open dancing 7:30 to 11. There’s a large dance floor, a bar serving beer & soda, air conditioning and ON-Site parking; Vienna Moose Lodge, 9616 Courthouse Rd, Vienna, VA22181; this is every other week. You may want to get on Tim’s list to get notified of the dates of dances or keep an eye on his Facebook posts.
SATURDAYS
2nd Saturdays - Next dance is 2/10 - Country By The Bay at American Legion Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach, MD – Lessons with Linda & Rich at 7pm (line – “Kickin’ The Blues”) & 7:30pm (couples – “Sidekick”). Southern Winds Band plays at 8pm. Please contact me for reservations by noon on dance day (preferably by the day before); If you contact me, I will respond. If you get no response, I didn’t see your message. 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
2/17 DANCE IS CANCELED........Northern Virginia Country-Western Dance Association (NVCWDA) is dancing at Lincolnia Sr. Ctr. at Lincolnia Sr. Ctr. 1st & 3rd Saturdays. Next dance on Febraury 17 IS AT HERNDON SR. CTR.. Our DJ for the night Bernie starts the music at 6pm; Lessons are - Line lessons , “Big Dreams & Faded Jeans” with Lydia. and couples’ lesson “Ease Coast Swing” with Gary (or his sub); Admission $10member/$15 non-members/$5 for kids with paying parent. This is a family-friendly event! You can bring the kids! NOTE: membership is $20/year (pro-rated and renews June 1); If you choose to bring snacks you will be expected to clean up; BYO non-alcoholic drink; Lincolnia Sr. Ctr. 4710 North Chambliss Street, Alexandria, VA, 2/17 will be at Herndon Senior Center, 873 Grace St, Herndon, VA 20170. As of now, all other dances this year will be at Lincolnia. NVCWDA.org Weather cancellation follows Fairfax County Government although we may cancel with they don’t, as happened on 1/20. the dance on March 2 will return to Lincolnia Senior Center with DJ Kevin and Line lessons , “Tennessee Waltz” with Steve D. and couples’ lesson “McGraw Stroll” with Linda & Rich) .
Ruth Rarick’s Friday dance will happen 2/10 instead of 2/9. See item listing on Friday.
1st & 3rd Saturday Line dancing hosted by Heidi Ashley Potempa at Backroom Brewery, from 5-7pm, Lessons mixed with open dance time, food, beer & wine available, NO Cover; All ages welcome; 150 Ridgemont Rd, Middletown, VA 22645
Next date - 2/10 …..Country and West Coast Swing mix at Promenade Dance Studio in Baltimore with Amanda Stearns; Country 2 Step Lesson with Amanda & Corey Von Ginkel at 7pm; Line lesson in the studio at 7pm; Open dancing from 8pm-11pm to a 50/50 WCS and Country Mix; Separate line dance room for open dancing; $20pp (half price for 1st time attendees & students with valid ID) BYOB; Some snacks & sodas provided; 2605 Lord Baltimore Dr. Windsor Mill, MD 21244 . www.mddancesport.com
Miranda Butler’s W.I.L.D. (We’re Into Line Dancing) Saturday dances are at Madigan’s Waterfront Restaurant from 8pm - 12; 201 Mill St., Occoquan, VA 22125 Every Saturday in January, probably February too.
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 regular dance 2/17 and will be hosted by Ruth Rarick; Regular dances are 7pm – 10:30pm; $11 for non-members, $10 for members, includes chips & sodas. Other dates - Mar. 16, Apr. 20, May 11, Jun. 8, Jul. 13, Aug. 17, Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 14 (Members only Christmas Party); 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.
Colvin Run with Ed & Gail on 2nd and 4th Saturdays. Second Saturday is Dance for Everyone with Guest instructors teaching various dance styles; Schedule for 2/10 is Tony Matarazzi teaches Beginner and Intermediate Waltz . Beginner at 7, Intermediate at 7:45 - Fourth Saturdays are Swing & Hustle usually with Joyce Szili teaching Hustle; Beginner Lessons at 7pm, Intermediate at 7:45, open dancing until 11pm. $15pp cash or check at the door; 10201 Colvin Run Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066
LineDance4You is at Loudon Kitchen & Bar with Jacqueline doing the teaching of 3 -6 lessons from 6-9pm. Dance levels Ultra Beginner to Improver; DJ Freedom plays music followed by karaoke and open dancing until 1am;. 510 East Market Street #i, Leesburg, VA Details at https://fb.me/e/wYHJiTgS or https://linedance4you.com/when-where/saturdays-at-tlkb/ ; Lessons and dancing 6-9pm and contest at 9:30pm
3rd Saturdays or each month at Elegant Dance Studio in Fairfax, VA; Join Amanda Stearns & Alex Jacobs for Country Western Dance Night; 7-19:30PM; $20pp, Lessons 7-8PM for couples and line dances, with open dancing frum 8-10:30; 11230 Waples Mill Rd, Ste.118, Fairfax, VA 22030
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 Check the Facebook Page for Cumberland Valley Country Western Dance Association, Inc.- Waynesboro, PA for information. I believe this group is still functioning.
SUNDAYS
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,
Colvin Run Dance Hall with Ed & Gail on 3rd Sundays; Lessons with guest instructors Mal & Linda Zerden teaching 2 Step at 4pm; Open dancing until 7:30pm; $15pp cash or check at the door; 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.
Mike, from LineDance4You, is at Elysium Axe Bar in Purcelville on the 3rd Sunday of each month from 4-7pm. Dancing is free for patrons and axe throwing can be booked in advance or as walk in; 251 N 21st St, Purcellville, VA 20132l; (540) 619-2225; https://linedance4you.com/when-where/sundays-at-elysium-axe-bar/
Cancun Cantina – Latin Night
NEW- Every other Sunday afternoon line dancing at The Edge 18 with Rob Holley; 2pm-5pm; $10pp; Line and partner dancing; The next date should be 2/11. 1 E. Whittington Way, Middletown, DE 19709; Check Rob Holley’s Facebook page for more information
COMING EVENTS
February 17, 2024 – Boot Scootin’ Dance at American Legion Post 31, 2 Sycamore St. Westminster, MD 21157; Details will be posted later. Check “Dancing With Reny” Facebook page.
March (I saw that this would happen again, but haven’t seen a date) – Country Line dance with Sharon Hume at Hagerstown Elks Lodge 378; 7-10pm; $10pp at the door; Doors open at 5:30 at door #4; Limited menu in the ballroom 5:30 to 7pm; 11063 Robinwood Dr., Hagerstown, MD 21742 This dance was, as I saw, very successful and will be done again sometime in March.
October 25-27, 2024 Ocean City Halloween Dance Weekend at the Grand Hotel . Check Sandy’s site for details and registration.
Happy Dancing,
Linda