Hi Everyone,
I hope everyone had a happy and safe holiday season. It flew by. Now we’re almost back to the regular schedule. The weather’s finally acting a little more like winter, at least for a while.
I’ll update on Facebook for most changes to the schedule. Often I update this online version to reflect changes to events. Occasionally there will be an additional email beyond the regular weekly one.
We are now in the season of mostly indoor activities. Make one of those activities dancing.
Speaking of changes to schedules……I hate to bring this up……….but it’s time. Despite the crazy warm weather we’ve had, please be aware of the bad weather policy for the events you attend. That 4-letter word that starts with ‘S’ will be coming before we know it.
If you have information about an event that I need to update, please send it to me LBLOYER@YAHOO.COM or Lbloyer@verizon.net or lbloyer@friendsofcountrydance.net
Try to find time to dance, whatever the weather or your schedule.
There is a good article in the Stanford Dance Newsletter about how dancing is the best activity to keep Alzheimer's and Dementia away. http://socialdance.stanford.edu/syllabi/smarter.htm takes you to the full article. It’s a good one for all of us to read.
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Enjoy your family and friends while you have them. Hugs are always good.
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REMINDER: Those of us who dance at various restaurants or clubs need to remember that one of the goals the business has in having dancers there is to increase sales of drinks or food or both. The landscape is littered with clubs that either do not exist anymore or places that welcomed dancers for a while & then ended the dancing. This has been a big issue for country bars, etc. for many years. Remember that if you want to have those places to dance, that the owners aren't in business to provide you with entertainment for free.
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Welcome to the new readers. Thank you for all the information you send to me. Thank you also to the others from whose newsletters I freely borrow information about many of the events listed here.
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Does anyone have anything to report?
'Country by the Bay' on Saturday, 12/12 had a fun crowd. We always have lots of fun. Bring your honey or friends (or come alone and make new friends) & join us Saturday, 1/9 for the next dance. The band will be 'Southern Winds'. Dancers, it's definitely worth the drive. The band will play from 8pm – 11:30pm. Linda & Rich will be teaching a line dance at 7pm & a couples' lesson at 7:30pm Come out & join the party! The $15 cover includes dance lessons, draft beer, soda, & snacks, as well as 4 hours of open dancing. The hardwood floor is the biggest in the area and easy on the feet and legs. I am taking ALL of the table reservations by email LBLOYER@YAHOO.COM. I need to have the reservations to me by midday on dance day. Reservations must be claimed by 7:30PM. We're looking forward to seeing all of the dancing friends, as well as making some new friends. Dances are on 2nd Saturdays.
Nick's in Alexandria is still THE place to learn to dance. There are lessons 5 nights a week: Couples' (still ONLY $5) on Tuesday & Friday (with Linda & Rich) & Thursday (WCS with Tim) ($5), Line on Tuesday (free with Kayla), Friday ($5 with Renae) & Saturday ($5 with Marcia & Brittny), plus the non-country swing dance lessons on Wednesdays with Dabe & Janelle of Gotta Swing. Come on out & learn some new dance moves! Check the listings below for the particulars. There is live country music every Friday & Saturday, & occasionally Tuesdays. Come early and have dinner. There is also an occasional swing band on Wednesdays (next swing band night, 1/6 “Rock-A-Sonics”). Upcoming event(s):
NVCWDA will be at some different locations for the next couple of months. The times also will vary depending on location and the availability of the hall. The next regular dance will be January 16 at Accotink UU Church in Burke, VA with 6:00 start time for review. The atmosphere is friendly with no smoking and no alcohol. Children are welcome as well. Snack food is provided by people attending the dances (so you're welcome to bring something to share). The dances are held on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays. Check NVCWDA.org for the info on the next dance, as well as other association information. Please check the info below for the location and time of each dance.
There is line dancing in Leesburg. Line Dancing 4 You is now at Bunkers Sports Café. There is a lesson from 8-9:30 with open dancing until 1AM with DJ MiniMe. Lessons will be Free and there’s No cover charge. The next night is on 1/16. The plan is for the 3rd Saturday of each month.
Dance lessons are offered through the Parks & Recreation agencies in several counties. Most are series that run for several weeks and require pre-registration. Check the Parks & Recreation information for your county online or in publications.
A. Calvert Co.(MD) at Mt. Hope Com. Ctr. on Tuesdays & Thursdays with Terrie Pirkey (line & couples). Check the website: www.co.cal.md.us/residents/parks/arts/ for information and registration; You can also call Mt. Hope Com.Ctr. at 410-257-6770.
B. Charles Co. (MD) at a few community centers. Check www.charlescountyparks.com for information and registration; C. Fairfax Co. (VA) at several locations with a few different instructors. Information and registration can be located at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes
D. King George County, VA at King George Citizens Center,
E. Manassas Park Community Center - registration through their website.
F. There are also a number of classes at various senior centers and senior centers without walls. If you are 55+ and there's a center in your area, check that out. The classes I list below are either on hiatus or relocated for the next few months. Check http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ncs/news/ni2015/lincolnia_senior_center_renovations.htm for schedules and locations.
Other senior dances: 1st & 3rd Fridays at Lee Community & Senior Center from 1-3pm; 4th Fridays from 1-3pm at Arlington Mill Sr. Ctr.
I have a few of these listed, but there are many more.
For Fairfax community and senior center activities, check this calendar page http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ncs/calendar.htm. There are far more dance classes than I can list here. If you are interested, check the calendar. There are country, line, ballroom, Latin, etc.
The Boot Scooters Dance Team from Southern MD has lessons in a few places. There is dancing on Wednesdays at the Hotel Charles (with Free beginner line dance lessons), Dancercise on Mondays at All Faiths Episcopal Church with old and new dances; $5pp.
For those readers located in the western counties, there is indeed some country dancing. The Hagerstown Country Western Dance Association would LOVE to have you join them. They hold dances on 2nd & 4th Saturdays in Maugansville. Email tdavis2058@yahoo.com for more information. Single guys......They would really like you to come visit as there are LOTS of ladies there who dance. Members of this group are now teaching Line dance lessons at Cancun Cantina West on Wednesdays.
If you need directions to any of the places listed, check the listing of the event or check the web address or email in each item. If all of that fails, let me know. I do have directions to some of the locations & know how to find some of the others.
TUESDAY
NICKS.......…..; Ditch; $5 cover on band nights; Couples' & Line Lessons at 7:45pm - Couples' January lessons are 2 Step; $5pp, Beginners encouraged; NO partner needed; There are always lots of singles in the class, so come on out & meet some new friends; Line lessons 7:45pm - Free lessons with Kayla & Sandy (front room); $5 cover after 7pm on band nights; Happy Hour 4-7PM; Karaoke in back at 9pm; 642 S. Pickett St., Alexandria, VA;703-751-8900; NICKSNIGHTCLUB.com
JUST COUNTRY at LAKE SHORE FIRE HALL................Fred & Ro Lord teach lessons and DJ open dancing; 6:30 to 9:30; Line and couples' mix: couples' dances are mostly patterns, but some 2 Step and Waltz are also done: Sponsored by Just Country Dance Club; $7 for non members and $6 for members. Membership is $15 per year and includes a Christmas Dance with a pot luck dinner and is free for members; 4498 Mountain Road Pasadena, MD; Call Rick at (410) 553-6544 for information WWW.COUNTRYSIDEWITHFREDANDRO.com or FREDANDRO.com. ***Inclement weather: If Anne Arundel Pub.Schools are closed, or close early, there is no dance.
REVOLUTION ROCK & BILLIARDS LOUNGE (Centreville, VA)............. Lessons with Danielle from 7:30pm-9pm; Dancing with DJ JILL from 9-12:30; No cover; contact Danielle at Danielle@linedance4you.com; 14114 Lee Highway, Centreville, VA 20120 (703) 266-8888
CALVARY HILL BAPTIST CHURCH....................Dance classes for seniors (55+); 2-3:30pm; $5 for 8 lessons for Fairfax residents/ $10 non-residents; Pre-registration at http://scwow.org; 9301 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA 22031 For info Ned Barnes 703-250-9181.
AMERICAN LEGION POST #148..............Beginner Line Dance & Couples' Lessons with Mike Caskey; 7pm-10pm, all ages welcome; $7; for information, contact Mike 410-960-2564; 20 S. Marlyn Ave, Essex, MD 21221; 410-686-2353
FRANCONIA ELEM. SCH................Eileen Scott teaches at 6:30pm. Classes are part of Fairfax Co. Park Authority (info in Parktakes magazine). You must PRE-REGISTER through the county. For information, email escott5678@verizon.net. www.FAIRFAXCOUNTY.gov/parks/parktakes
VFW POST 3103.............Line dance lessons with Olivia Ray; 7-9pm; $10; 2701 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg, VA 22401; (540-832-7602) scootnscoo@aol.com, gottalinedanceva.com
THE COUNTRY BARN..........Join 'Big' Dave Whitehead for lessons 6:30pm-7:30pm & dancing until 10pm; 211 S. Donerville Rd, Lancaster, PA; www.countrybarnmkt.com
CANCUN CANTINA…………………Lessons with Dean Garrish 7:30-9pm; 7:30-8pm Beginner, 8-8:15pm Open dancing to practice or warm up for the next class, 8:15-8:45pm Intermediate (December- West Coast Swing) 8:45-11pm Open dancing to Swing & country mix; $10 includes both lessons and the open dancing. 7501 Old Telegraph Rd. Hanover, MD 21076
WINNER'S CIRCLE...........Dance lessons 7pm; 604 Station Rd, Grantville, PA (exit 80 on I-81) in Holiday Inn; 717.469.0661; www.winnerscirclesaloon.com
COLVIN RUN COMM. CTR..............Lessons & dancing with Ed Cotrell & Gail Crum; Beginner lesson at 6:30pm; 7:15 Intermediate; 8-10:30pm open dancing to a variety of music including WCS, ECS, Hustle, Shag, Latin, Country-Western 2 Step, plus requests; $12 includes lesson, dancing, & refreshments; no partner or experience needed; for add'l info contact Ed Cottrell at edcottrell@macp.org or 703-435-5620, or Gail Crum at gailcrum3@aol.com or 703-450-6539; 10201 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls, VA 22066 Colvinrun.org/directions
THE GALA CENTER...........................Hand & Line Dance Tuesdays at The Gala Center, 1700 Hill Dr.(behind Best Buy on Security Blvd.), Baltimore, MD 21244; Hosted by Sean E. Merryman Productions; 6-10pm; $8 includes buffet; bottled water, juice, sodas for sale; 410-215-8893
HAGERSTOWN COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE ASSOCIATION...........Session finished, new session in Feb......Line Dance lessons at St. Joseph's Church; $5pp each night; 7pm-8pm; 17630 Virginia Ave., Hagerstown, MD 21740 (corner of Halfway Blvd. & Virginia Ave.); contact by email: tdavis2058@yahoo.com; If schools are closed for snow, there is no lesson.
ELKS LODGE 1564 (Havre de Grace, MD)……................Line dancing with Bill Braun; 7pm-10pm; Cost $10pp includes beer, soda, water, dance lessons; A good opportunity for beginners as beginner steps are taught each night, as well as dances. Reviews are also done for some previous lessons; 940 Pulaski Hwy, Havre de Grace, MD 21078, http://www.partytymedjsmd.com/
BOWIE ELKS................(1st & 3rd & 5th Tuesdays).............The dance is 6:30 - 9:30pm. The lessons are 7pm - Beginner, 7:30 - Intermediate. The cost is $7 - this includes snacks. There are pitchers of water and a cash bar. Limited food is available for sale too. They are trying to grow this dance for couples dancers so come out and support this opportunity to dance lead and follow dancing. You don't have to have a partner to come out. 1506 Defense Hwy (Rt, 450) Gambrills, MD.
BETHESDA WOMEN'S CLUB..............7:30 to 8:15 Beg. & Int. West Coast Swing lessons; 8:15 to 9:00 Novice workshop & Advanced lesson; 9:00pm until 12:00 dancing; Soft drinks, water & snacks provided. Lessons and dance $15; One lesson & dance $12; Admission after 9 p.m. $8; 240-398-8429 or BoogieInBethesda@aol.com; 5500 Sonoma Road.
WEDNESDAY
HARD TIMES CAFE.............Cheri Litzenberg teaches Free Line Dance lessons from 8-9pm. There is also an intermediate lesson from 7:30-8; 5099 Jefferson Davis Highway (Route 1) Fredericksburg, VA (Four Mile Fork Shopping Center), Phone 540-710-6771
HARD TIMES CAFÉ………………..Brittny Steward teaches Line dancing; Lesson at 7:30pm; No cover; DJ for open dancing after class; Lesson review at 10pm; 7753 Sudley Rd, Manassas, Virginia 20109
HERNDON SENIOR CENTER........ NO Dance until Further notice. There are folks working on getting it started again with new instructors…………..… 873 Grace St., Herndon, VA 20170
FRYING PAN PARK...........Lessons with Scotty Inman; Beginner Line Dance I at 7pm; Beginner Line Dance II at 8pm; Classes are part of Fairfax Co. Park Authority (info in Parktakes magazine). Participants MUST PRE-REGISTER through the county. www.FAIRFAXCOUNTY.gov/parks/parktakes
LINCOLNIA SR CTR...................This has moved to another location.............Intermediate Line Dance with Kat Fanelli; 1-2:30pm; Free; must be 55+ & membership to the center; pre-registration may be required, check fairfaxcounty.gov Look for the center or under senior activities; 4710 N. Chambliss St., Alexandria, VA Calendar changes monthly. Lincolnia will close for renovations in mid-June.
SYKESVILLE FREEDOM DISTRICT FIRE DEPT...............Line Dancing from 7pm-9:30pm; $7 includes lessons & dancing; light refreshments available; for info email SFDFDfundraising@comcast.net or call Sue or Jeff Tarrant at 410-795-7122 They are also on Facebook as SFDFDStation12; snow plan is to hold the dance unless the Carroll Co. Snow Emergency Plan is in effect as of 4pm.
HOTEL CHARLES................7:00pm FREE Line Dance Lessons for beginners, 7:30 Intermediate Lessons; hosted & taught by the Boot Scooters Dance Team; For more info contact Leslie at Snowbird@md.metrocast.net; 15110 Burnt Store Road, Hughesville, MD 20637
CHERRY HILL RV PARK CONFERENCE CENTER………. Dean & Dawn Garrish host and teach; Doors open at 7:00pm; practice & review of the Intermed. lesson from previous week at 7:15; Lessons in January - ?; Beg. at 7:30; Intermed. at 8; 8:30 to 11pm Open Dancing to a mix of swing, hustle, country; $12 includes lessons and snacks; $6 after 9:30. They let you video the sequence after the lesson to help you remember. NOTE: If the gate is down at the entrance to the park, put in the Wednesday code '56780' or buzz the office; 9800 Cherry Hill Rd., College Park, MD; deananddawn.com
CANCUN CANTINA.................. DJ Joe; Music starts at 7, lessons at 7:30 with Dottie; mostly line dances, some couples pattern dances. 7501Old Telegraph Road, Hanover, MD 21076; 410-761-6188; cancuncantina.com
LA FOUNTAINE BLEU...........with Steve Moody; For information, email djstevemoody@yahoo.com; Doors open at 5:00pm and close at 10:30pm. $18.00 includes the full open bar, dessert table, and salad bar; Dance is geared more toward intermediate dancers; beginner lesson at 6:30PM followed by two intermediate lessons: one couple's and one line. The Bleu welcomes both line and couples dancers and proper dance floor etiquette is practiced; minimum 21 years of age. theowlbar.com/events.php; 7514 Ritchie Highway Glen Burnie, MD
HAWKS PLEASURE CLUB.....................Lessons & Dance with Sandy Garrish; Couples and Line dance lessons and Open dancing 6:30pm -7:00pm Basic Steps & easy dances for 1st Timers & Beginners; 7:00-7:20 Open dancing; 7:20-7:30 Review of previous week; Lesson 7:30-8:00; Open dancing 8:00-10:00pm; $8pp. There is a cash bar available. If there are questions, contact Sandy at Sandy@Time2LiveBetter.com or443-340-0988; time2livebetter.com 430 Riverside Dr. Essex MD 21221 (410-687-9258).
ELKS LODGE #2354.............................Lessons with Shirley Dickson & dancing 7pm-10:00pm; $7 during the country dance time, includes soda, pretzels, chips (& beer until 9pm); Lessons start promptly at 7; There are 2 or 3 beginner lessons each night; 600 Harford Boat Club Rd, Abingdon MD 21009-1338; abingdonelks.com Inclement weather: Follow the Harford Co. Schools policy - no school or early close, no dance, Late opening schools - there IS a dance.
AMERICAN LEGION POST #148...............Adv Beg./Intermed. Dance Lessons with Mike Caskey; 7pm-10pm, all ages welcome; $7; for information, contact Mike 410-960-2564; 20 S. Marlyn Ave, Essex, MD 21221; 410-686-2353
NEW HOLLAND REC. CTR.......................Beginner Country Line Dancing Lessons with Nancy Adams; 6-8pm; 3-4 dances will be taught each week; $5; This is lessons only; If time permits, previous dances will be reviewed; 123 N. Shirk Rd., New Holland, PA
WINNER'S CIRCLE………………LEE TRAVIS & THE BOUNTY HUNTERS; Band starts at 8pm; 604 Station Rd, Grantville, PA (exit 80 on I-81) in Holiday Inn; 717.469.0661; winnerscirclesaloon.com
NICK'S.........…...ROCK-A-SONICS; Lessons & dancing with instructors Dabe & Janelle from Gotta Swing; no cover, except $10 on band nights; Lessons 7-9pm; Next band night TBA; nicksnightclub.com
CLIFTON DANCE ACADEMY.........I’m not sure this is happening at this time.............2 Step & West Coast Swing lessons at Clifton Dance Academy with Tim at 8pm-9pm; $17/class, paid monthly;12644 Chapel Rd, Suite 115 (1st floor), Clifton, VA Cliftondanceacademy.com/2-stepwest-coast-swing-lessons.html
THURSDAY
MATTAWOMAN COMM. CTR................ Line Dance class from 6:30-8:00pm; $35 for Charles Co. residents/$5 more for non-residents; register through Charles C. P&R charlescounty.org Look for the center or do a search on line dance; 10145 Berry Rd, Waldorf, MD
NEW MARKET FIRE HALL......................Sharon Hume Grimet teaches line and couples’ dances on Thursdays; 7:00-9:30pm. The cost is $10 for adults & $5 for children & students. The hall is located at 76 W. Main St., New Market, MD 21774.
KING GEORGE CITIZENS CENTER...........No Class on 1/7 Will restart on 1/14...........Beginner Line Dance Class by Dancin'; Dave; 5:30-6:30 Beginners; $5pp per session; This class is for learning some basics and some easy line dances; Lessons are offered through King George Parks & Rec. Dept.; no advance registration or sign-up needed; 8076 Kings Highway (Rte. 3), King George, VA 22485-7050 (540) 775-9780
NICKS................West Coast Swing lessons with Tim Bowker at 7:45; $5pp; no partner needed; beginners welcome; 642 S. Pickett St., Alexandria, VA; 703-751-8900; nicksnightclub.com
CANCUN CANTINA..............Line Lessons & dancing with Sandy Garrish; Cover after 7pm $6; 7pm Open dancing, 7:30 Beg. lesson, 8:00 Open dance break; 8:30 Intermed. Lesson; 9:00 Open dancing; Sandy@Time2LiveBetter.com 7501 Old Telegraph Road, Hanover, MD 21076; 410-761-6188; www.cancuncantina.com
1861 SALOON.................Line dance lessons 7:00-8:30pm; 511 E 5th Ave (Behind the Casino!), Ranson, WV 25438; 1861.com
CHUBBY BALBOA'S............Country Line Dancing with lessons 6:30-10pm; DJ Boots starts the music at 6:30pm; lessons with Nancy Adams at 7pm; 1/2 price appetizers 5-7pm; Rack of ribs $10.99 on Thursdays, $1 Bud Light draft all day, every day, personal pitcher (32 oz.) of Jack & Coke or Ginger for $11.99; 200 Towne Centre Dr., Glen Mills, PA 10342
CHANCE 2 DANCE Studio.................. January 7, Begin new session .....Hosted by June 'Sugar' Renner; schedule 7:30 West Coast Swing Beginner lesson followed by an Intermediate lesson; end of lessons-10pm Open dancing to country and swing music. 6-weeks $60pp, $15 drop in. Upcoming Schedule: above. New session in January will have Beginner & Intermediate West Coast Swing. For more information, contact June "Sugar" Renner at chance2dance@verizon.net; chance2dancestudio.com; 410-374-6886, 618 Oakdale Drive Hampstead, MD 21074.
WINNER'S CIRCLE............... LEE TRAVIS & THE BOUNTY HUNTERS; Dance lessons at 7pm; Band starts at 8pm; 604 Station Rd, Grantville, PA (exit 80 on I-81) in Holiday Inn; 717.469.0661; winnerscirclesaloon.com
MT. HOPE COMMUNITY CTR.........Terrie is doing a FREE Country Line Dance Class on 1/7 from 6:30 to 7:30pm For more info contact her or the center............Lessons with Terrie Pirkey; 6pm - Adv. Beginner Line dances; 7pm - Beginner Line dances; 8-8:50 - Couples; CO.CAL.MD.us/residents/parks/arts for information and registration; 104 Pushaw Station Road, Sunderland, MD 20689 (410) 257-6770 or (410) 257-7761. You can find Terrie on Facebook, as well.
PARK PLACE................Line dance lessons (free) at 7:45pm taught by Debra Ann Runk; Open dancing afterwards until midnight; Current and older dances are done; There is food available and there is a wooden floor; 5 South Washington St., Milford DE. 302 422-2112. PARKPLACE-DE.com
MOOSE LODGE.................West Coast Swing lessons & dancing; Instructor Don Herron; Singles & couples welcome, no partner required; 6:30 meet & greet, 7:30-8:15 Beginner lesson, 8:15-9 Intermediate lesson; 9-midnight Open dancing; $15 all evening, $10 evening without lessons, 1/2 price for students with ID; includes snacks during the dance; 828 E. Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701
COWBOY COAST COUNTRY SALOON......................; Bar and restaurant; 17th St. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; (410) 289-6331
FRIDAY
NICKS............AMERICAN STEEL; cover $8 for guys (after 7pm); ladies FREE until 8pm, $5 after 8; Lessons at 7:45pm: in the back room with Linda & Rich (pay $5 to the instructors in the back) We normally do BOTH Basic & Adv. Beg. Two Step; Singles encouraged! NO partner needed. Most of our students come without a partner, so come on out & meet some new friends; Line lesson with Renae in main room (pay $5 to the doorman); 642 S. Pickett St., Alexandria, VA; 703-751-8900; nicksnightclub.com
THE BRASS RAIL………… …Next Class ?…………….Beginning Line Dance Lessons with Geneva from 7-9pm, $5pp. This isn’t a weekly event yet, but has drawn a nice crowd a few times, and will likely be repeated. Also, this club has occasional live country music. 20331 Point Lookout Rd, Great Mills, MD (301)994-9855 https://www.facebook.com/Brass-Rail-159100917483740/timeline/
DANCE TRANCE STUDIO..............Cheri Litzenburg teaches 2 hours of line dances from 7-9pm; 1st hour is beginner geared toward burning calories; 2nd hour is new intermediates. $10/hr or $15 for both hours; 1145 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA; linedancecheri.com
HOUSE OF DANCE............Call if you're interested. There is a class in progress............Danny Adams teaches Beginner 2 Step 6pm-7pm, Beginner WCS 7pm-8pm. The class runs for 8 weeks. Participants are needed to keep this one going, so if you are interested contact the studio ASAP. 24620 Three Notch Rd, Hollywood, MD 20636, ph: 301-373-6330, admin@thehouseofdance.org
AMERICAN LEGION POST 276...................Lesson & dancing with Fred & Ro Lord from 6:30 to 11:30pm; Beginner lesson at 7pm; Regular lessons at 7:40; Open dancing immediately follows the lessons until 11:30. Soda, coffee, tea, chips and pretzels are provided. The admission is $12, $5 for children 8-12 years. This dance is open to the public. 8068 Quarterfield Rd, Severn, MD 21144; Fred or Ro at (410) 437-8197, www.countrysidewithfredandro.com or fredandro.com. Inclement weather: Fred & Ro will post info on their website.
AMERICAN LEGION POST #148..............Beginner & Intermediate dancing with Mike Caskey; 8pm-12am, all ages welcome; $10; beer & soda included; for information, contact Mike 410-960-2564; 20 S. Marlyn Ave, Essex, MD 21221; 410-686-2353
CANCUN CANTINA..................; 7501 Old Telegraph Road, Hanover, MD 21076; 410-761-6188; cancuncantina.com
THE COUNTRY BARN........... Lessons and dancing with Michael Diven 6:30PM-7:30PM, followed by dancing until 10pm. 211 S. Donerville Rd, Lancaster, PA; countrybarnmkt.com
GALILEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH........……......Beginner Line dance lessons from 7:00 to 8 with Lydia Vitale; The lessons are given on a drop-in basis; Beginner level lessons are taught with some work on more difficult dances; Suggested donation $3; Email dancenl@comcast.net or call 703-430-2398; 45425 Winding Road, Sterling, VA 20165
ELKS LODGE #2421...........Next dance 1/15..........Line dancing the 1st week of each month ; Dinner available or items can be purchased a la carte: usually steak &/or shrimp, with potato, salad bar, roll, vegetable; 2201 Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD 301-645-2421. This Elks lodge has a Facebook page.
WINNER'S CIRCLE.............. LEE TRAVIS & THE BOUNTY HUNTERS; Band starts at 9pm; 604 Station Rd, Grantville, PA (exit 80 on I-81) in Holiday Inn; 717.469.0661; winnerscirclesaloon.com
HOLLYWOOD BALLROOM...............West Coast Swing workshops & dance with Dance Jam Productions; DJ Dave Moldover; Progressive beginner class at 7:30pm; 8:15pm Intermediate class Dance 9pm to ?; $15 cover ($8 full time students with ID); Beer & wine for sale, Sodas, snacks, dessert buffet & water served by DJP team; dancejamproductions.com; 2126 Industrial Pkwy Silver Spring, MD 20904; (301) 622-5494
RAINBOW ROAD....................; 137 Barryville Pike (US Rt. 340), Rippon, WV….304-725-3540; MDPARTY.com/venues/default.asp?c=173
ADDY’S…….........; MIGHTY MIKE KARAOKE, now on 1st & 3rd Fridays; They’re mixing the rock and country, so it’s not the same every week; Band starts at 9:30pm; $7 cover; 10820 Balls Ford Road, Manassas, Virginia 20109, (703) 361-8000; bestwesternbattlefieldinn.com
THE STABLES...............BOOTLEG; 452 E. Main St., Westminster, MD 21157; 410-840-8181; thestablesatwestminster.com
CANCUN CANTINA WEST…………………….; Country returns on Fridays usually twice a month, Dual Highway, Hagerstown, MD
COWBOY COAST COUNTRY SALOON.................; Bar and restaurant; 17th St. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; (410) 289-6331
CHANCE2DANCE..........…This class is uncertain. Contact June before going.....The Friday group began on 4/10 from 7-8pm and is learning Foxtrot & West Coast Swing. If you would like to join this group, you need to have a partner. With 3 or more couples, the cost per couple will be $30 per couple per week. www.chance2dancestudio.com 410-374-6886, 618 Oakdale Drive, Hampstead, MD 21074
LOW PLACES NIGHT CLUB..................; $5 cover; Band starts at 9pm; Currently having DJs most of the time; Inside the Ramada Inn at 2250 Lincoln Highway East, Rte. 30, Lancaster, PA 17602
(across from Dutch Wonderland). 717-393-5499 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Low-Places-Bar-NightClub/1484004268521696?fref=ts
HARD TIMES CAFÉ ……………….; Music & dancing some Fridays; 5099 Jefferson Davis Highway (Route 1) Fredericksburg, VA (Four Mile Fork Shopping Center), Phone 540-710-6771
SATURDAY
LEE REC. CTR...............Lessons with Scotty Inman; Beginner Line Dance I at 4pm; Couples' Dance II at 5pm; Classes are part of Fairfax Co. Park Authority (info in Parktakes magazine). Interested participants MUST PRE-REGISTER through the county. fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes
COUNTRY by the BAY at AMERICAN LEGION POST 206….. (2nd Saturdays)........Next dance 1/9………SOUTHERN WINDS BAND; The band plays from 8 to 11:30pm. Doors open at 7. Dance lessons with Linda & Rich at 7pm (Line – “Rockin’ The Wagon Wheel”) & 7:30pm (Couples – “Desperado Wrap”); Cover $15 includes Dance lessons, Draft beer, soda & snacks. Hot dogs, BBQ & cash bar available; Huge hardwood dance floor. Non-smoking; For information & directions, check ALPOST206.org or call 301.855.6466 or 410.257.9878; For table reservations, information, and directions, email Linda at Lbloyer@yahoo.com. Please include your name, the number of people in your party, what part of the room, and a phone number for last minute contact if there are conflicts. Please send reservation requests by NOON on dance day. Reservations need to be claimed by 7:30 PM. 3330 N. Chesapeake Beach Rd. (Rte. 260), Chesapeake Beach, MD; 301-855-6466
NVCWDA......(1st & 3rd Saturdays)........…......Next regular dance 1/16....; DJ ; 6-6:30 Karen will review previously taught dances, Line Lesson at 6:30pm with Gary Campbell (Circle 20), Couples’ Lesson at 7 with (); Open dancing 7:30-10:00pm; Couples and singles are welcome. Smoke & alcohol-free; Members $10/Non-members $12; Children under 18, with paying adult $5; BYO refreshments; nvcwda.org/ and now on Facebook. 703-860-4941 (check this for weather-related info regarding dance); Accotink UU Church, 10125 Lakehaven Ct., Burke, VA; Snow policy: If Fairfax Co. Schools Saturday activities are canceled, the dance is canceled.
REMINGTON LIONS CLUB………1st & 3rd Saturdays.......... ………. This event is open to the public with a large dance floor. The event is BYOB (They sell NO alcohol), with snacks & set-ups available; 11326 James Madison Hwy, Bealeton, VA 22712
COUNTRY PRIDE DANCE.....Next dance ?...... DJ ; 7:30pm-11:00pm; $10 for members, $11 for non-members; and includes beer, set-ups, snacks, a lesson and dancing; The contact person is Frank Deinlein 443-824-1866 for reservations and information. Tables for 8 are reserved only with advance payment; Tickets may be purchased at the door; Limit 125 people in the room; VFW Post 2621, 206 Riverside Rd.(Off Mace Avenue), Essex, MD; Weather policy: If there is a Snow Emergency in effect in Baltimore County, there is no dance.
THE LOFT AT LIBERTY (A.K.A.BOX SEATS)............... 2nd & 4th Saturdays DJ Chuck Hines plays music and Line Dance Cheri teaches at 7:30, with a review at 10pm; 1st, 3rd, & sometimes 5th Saturdays a DJ plays music for country dancing from 8:30pm-1am; Occasionally there is a band. Doors open at 6:30, cover charge of $5 for 21+, $8 for 18-20 begins at 7pm. Dinner is available for purchase. Box Seats, 5801 Southpoint Center Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22407 (above Liberty Lanes Bowling Center in Massaponax, across from the DMV); http://www.fburgcountrydance.com/
HCWDA...............2nd & 4th Saturdays (usually)..... Next dance 1/16………Line dancing for singles and couples; 7pm-10pm; $7/$5 Non/Members; For more information, email tdavis2058@yahoo.com; Maugansville Ruritan, 18007 Maugans Ave, Maugansville, MD.
BUNKER SPORTS CAFÉ……………Third Saturdays (usually)………Next event …..LINE DANCE 4 YOU offers Free Line Dance lessons 8-9:30pm; DJ Minime will play music for open dancing until 1am. 510 E Market St, Leesburg, VA
NICK'S................AMERICAN STEEL; Line lesson with Brittny at 7:45pm, $5; 642 S. Pickett St., Alexandria, VA; 703-751-8900; www.nicksnightclub.com
CANCUN CANTINA............. 7501 Old Telegraph Road, Hanover, MD 21076; 410-761-6188; www.cancuncantina.com
WINNER'S CIRCLE............. LEE TRAVIS & THE BOUNTY HUNTERS; Band starts at 9pm; 604 Station Rd, Grantville, PA (exit 80 on I-81) in Holiday Inn; 717.469.0661; www.winnerscirclesaloon.com
THE STABLES ……………PLAY ON WORDS; 452 E. Main St., Westminster, MD 21157; 410-840-8181; www.thestablesatwestminster.com
RAINBOW ROAD..............; 137 Barryville Pike (US Rt. 340), Rippon, WV….304-725-3540; MDPARTY.com/venues/default.asp?c=1735
ADDY’S…...................LANE DEHAVEN & THE SUSPECT BAND; Band starts at 9:30pm; cover $7 (No cover with food purchase of $9.95 or more before 9pm; 10820 Balls Ford Road, Manassas, Virginia 20109, (703) 361-8000; bestwesternbattlefieldinn.com
CROWN DANCE STUDIO….......Next dance 1/9..... (2nd Saturdays)..….Country/Swing dance with Mal & Linda Zerden; January 9 lessons are Cha Cha. Beginner lesson 7:30-8pm, Intermediate lesson 8-8:45pm; dance till 11:30pm. $12 includes lessons, dance, munchies, & soft drinks; smoke & alcohol free; large wooden dance floor; Music mix: 2-step, waltz, west coast swing, cha, east coast swing, hustle, and nightclub; (703) 560-4724; lzerden@gmail.com; Crown is located at 2820 Dorr Ave. Fairfax, VA 22031
DAVIDSONVILLE DANCE CLUB....…...(1st, 3rd, & 5th Saturdays)......Ken Roesel; 7:00pm Lesson Beginner/Novice/Intermediate (Dance of the month); 8:00pm-11:30pm Dance w/DJ Ken Roesel: Mix of Swing, Country, Hustle, and Ballroom; $6.00 Members, $8.00 Non-Members. BYOB; Ford Hall, 3789 Queen Anne Bridge Rd., Davidsonville, MD; davidsonvilledanceclub.org/index
COLVIN RUN DANCE HALL........(2nd & 4th Saturdays)...........4th Saturdays Hustle with Joyce Szili .........Dance party for everyone at Colvin Run Dance Hall with Ed Cotrell & Gail Crum; Variety of DJ'd contemporary & classic music for WCS, ECS, Hustle, Shag, Latin, 2 Step, Waltz, & more, plus requests; Dancing times change by dates: 1/10 7-11:30pm, 1/24 7-11:30pm; $15 cover includes lessons, dancing, & snacks; edcottrell@macp.org, 703-435.5620, 10201 Colvin Run Rd., Great Falls, VA 22066; colvinrun.org
COWBOY COAST COUNTRY SALOON............; Bar and restaurant; 17th St. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; (410) 289-6331
LOW PLACES NIGHT CLUB............. ; DJ Dave Burdge. Currently having DJs most of the time; Inside the Ramada Inn at 2250 Lincoln Highway East, Rte. 30, Lancaster, PA 17602
(across from Dutch Wonderland). 717-393-5499 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Low-Places-Bar-NightClub/1484004268521696?fref=ts
SUNDAY
MANASSAS PARK COM. CTR................Beginner C/W Line dancing with Scotty Inman; 1:45pm-3pm; Each session is 8 weeks in length; Cost per session is $30 for Com. Ctr. members, $40 for non-member city residents, $50 for non-residents; Pre-registration by going online to mansassasparkcommunitycenter.com, click on Programs & Events, then MOSAIC Program Directory, and find page 29, or by calling 703-335-8872
OAK MARR REC. CTR.................Lessons with Scotty Inman; Beginner Line Dance I at 5pm; Beginner Line Dance II at 6pm; Intermediate Line Dancing 7pm; Extra dancing w/o lessons 8pm; Classes are part of Fairfax Co. Park Authority (info in Parktakes magazine). Interested participants MUST PRE-REGISTER through the county. fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes
RESTON COMMUNITY CENTER..............(1st Sundays, usually)...Next dance is 1/24…......Country-Western Dance; 6:30pm-9:30; Open dancing with no lesson; Cover $5 for Reston residents/employees, $10 for others; 2310 Colts Neck Rd., Reston, VA 20191, 703-476-4500
HERNDON SR. CTR..........2nd & 4th Sundays (usually)...Next dance in January........... Intermediate/Advanced West Coast Swing class 5pm-6pm; Open dancing 6pm-8pm; Open dancing will be WCS, Latin, & Ballroom dancing; Singles & couples over 18 are welcome; No food or liquor allowed! Bring your own water bottles. For more info, contact HerndonSocialDancers@gmail.com ; Prerequisite for lessons: completion of beginner WCS class with knowledge of 10 basic steps. Herndon Sr. Ctr, 873 Grace St., Herndon, VA 20170
AMERICAN LEGION POST 290 in Stafford, VA……………. Next dance 1/10…. (2nd & 4th Sundays)….... Couples' dance lessons & dance with GARY DRAGOS; 5:00pm to 7:30pm; $7 per person; The first half hour is designed for beginners, but all are welcome. The dance floor is large and the group is friendly; For more info, contact Shirley at countrydancingva@yahoo.com; 1204 American Legion Rd. (County Rd. 628); Check fburgcountrydance.com for map & other info
WINNER'S CIRCLE........... Couples dance lessons with Rebecca Clapper Pautz, Ballroom, Country, & Swing Dancing with Rebecca Lessons start at 6:30, no partner required; 604 Station Rd, Grantville, PA (exit 80 on I-81) in Holiday Inn; 717.469.0661; winnerscirclesaloon.com
CO CO CABANAS.............Swing/hand dance from 5pm-9pm; large dance floor; 2031A University Blvd., Hyattsville, MD 20783, 301-431-1882
COWBOY COAST COUNTRY SALOON................; Bar and restaurant; 17th St. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; (410) 289-6331
LOW PLACES NIGHT CLUB.....................; Family Night with Line lessons by Nancy; DJ Boots; All ages; Cover $5; Doors open at 4:30pm, Lesson at 5pm, doors close at 11pm; Inside the Ramada Inn at 2250 Lincoln Highway East, Rte. 30, Lancaster, PA 17602(across from Dutch Wonderland). 717-393-5499 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Low-Places-Bar-NightClub/1484004268521696?fref=ts
MONDAY
BAREVILLE FIREHALL.....................DJ Boots plays music at 6:30; Line Dance Lessons with Nancy Adams at 7pm; $7, includes 2 water vouchers; 211 E. Main St., Leola, PA 17540
ALL FAITHS EPISCOPAL CHURCH................Dancercise; $5pp; 7-8:30pm; Playlist includes new and old dances; For more info contact Leslie Snowbird (@md.metrocast.net); 38885 New Market Turner Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659
KING GEORGE CITIZENS CENTER...................Progressive Line Dance Class by Dancin' Dave (now that Lee & Linda have gone south for the winter); 7pm-7:45 Beginners, 7:45-8:30pm Advanced; $5pp per session; Lessons are offered through King George Parks & Rec. Dept.; no advance registration or sign-up needed; 8076 Kings Highway (Rte. 3), King George, VA 22485-7050 (540) 775-9780
AMERCAN LEGION POST 176 (Springfield, VA)............,........ Line dance lessons with Eileen Scott; 8pm - 9:30pm; ongoing, pay-as-you-go class. Eileen teaches the line dances currently done at the NVCWDA dances, as well as other popular line dances; email escott5678@verizon.net 6520 Amherst Ave., Springfield, VA 22150 (703) 440-0335
GALILEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH...............Line dance lessons from 7:00 to 9 with Bernie & Lydia Vitale; The lessons are given on a drop-in basis; Suggested donation $3; Email dancenl@comcast.net or call 703-430-2398; Drive west on route 7, take a right on Broad Run Drive and take the first right on to Winding Road. You will see the church right there. 45425 Winding Road, Sterling, VA 20165
RICHLIN BALLROOM..... .No dance 1/11 Special dance on 1/15 instead........Country line dancing with Bill Braun from 6pm to 10:00; The cost is $14 and includes a hot & cold buffet, limited open bar, assorted desserts, coffee & tea, dance lessons; The last Monday of each month is usually open dancing with no lesson; 1700 Van Bibber Road, Edgewood, Maryland 21040; partytymedjsmd.com; Inclement weather : check the partytyme website for information.
COMMUNITY HOUSE in Sandy Spring, MD..................FREE Ballroom lessons & dancing 7:30pm to 9:30pm with David & Anne Greene; Goodies are welcome; Bring your own mug; Beginners & advanced are welcome; 17801 Meetinghouse Road; for more info contact David at 410-599-3725 or email DGreene@All-Systems.com
WINNER'S CIRCLE...........Dance lessons 7pm; 604 Station Rd, Grantville, PA (exit 80 on I-81) in Holiday Inn; 717.469.0661; winnerscirclesaloon.com
RENDEZVOUS...............West Coast Swing with Debbie; 7:30-8:15pm Beg. lesson, 8:15-9pm Intermediate lesson; 9pm-close Open dancing; $15 for lessons & dance, Dance only $12; Students w/lesson $10, Students dance only $7; 11910 Parklawn Drive, North Bethesda, MD, 301-468-2582, Dance911.com
BAMBOO LOUNGE in the Carousel Hotel, O.C..............................DJ Stormin' Norman; 5:30pm-9pm; Welcome all types of dancers from Line to Swing, Patterns, and Shag; Hardwood dance floor; no cover charge; Free line dance lesson at 6pm; oceancitydj.com ocdj30@aol.com 410-251-4368
LOOKING AHEAD
2016
January 11…………..No dancing at Richlin- special dance on Friday, Jan. 15 instead
January 16……………….NVCWDA at Accotink UU Church, Burke, VA
January 16………………..HCWDA at Maugansville Ruritan
January 18…………….No dancing at Richlin- special dance on Friday, Jan. 22 instead
January 24…………. Dance at RESTON COMM. CTR. 6:30pm
March 6……………. Dance at RESTON COMM. CTR. 6:30pm
April 3………………. Dance at RESTON COMM. CTR. 6:30pm
May 1………………. Dance at RESTON COMM. CTR. 6:30pm
June 5……………… Dance at RESTON COMM. CTR. 6:30pm
DANCE CRUISES & VACATIONS
April 27-May 1, 2016………………………..17TH ANNUAL LINE DANCERS’ SPRING BREAK at Springmaid Beach Resort, Myrtle Beach, SC. Host is Steve Lescarbeau. Instructors at the event: John Robinson, Will Craig, Johnny “2 Step” Houston, Junior Willis, Dancing’ Dean, Amy Glass, & Hana Reis. http://www.linedancersspringbreak.com/
September 21-25, 2016………………………..MUSIC CITY DANCE FESTIVAL…………….Host Rachel MEnaney; at Millenium Hotel in Nashville, TN; Local instructors teaching workshops are Olivia Ray, Leslie Wohlers, and Danielle (Linedance4you). www.danceacrosstheseas.com for more information.
October 2016…………………….OCEAN CITY HALLOWEEN DANCE WEEKEND; Hosted by Sandy Garrish; at the Grand Hotel in OC, MD; Workshops, dancing, fun, Halloween costumes, For info & registration www.time
November 6 to 12, 2016………………..ISLAND DANCE FESTIVAL & BBQ; Divi Carina Bay All-Inclusive Beach Resort & Casino, St. Croix, USVI; 2 dance floors, 5500 Sq. ft. Ballroom; All rooms are Ocean View; DATS (Dance Across the Seas)Travel; More details coming later; Contact Deb Dodd on Facebook or www.danceacrosstheseas.com or Leslie Wohlers (from the Boot Scooters) if you’re interested.
I hope I have everything straight. As always, if you find that I've missed something or made an error, let me know.
Happy dancing,
Linda