Contra Dance Caller's Introductory Workshop, 23 August | Event in Henrico | AllEvents

Contra Dance Caller's Introductory Workshop

TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)

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Sat, 23 Aug, 2025 at 02:00 pm

4 hours

West End Ballroom

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Date & Location

Sat, 23 Aug, 2025 at 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm (EDT)

West End Ballroom

2300 John Rolfe Pkwy, Henrico, VA 23233-6981, United States

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Contra Dance Caller's Introductory Workshop
WHAT?:
An afternoon introduction to calling contra dances presented by BEN ALLBRANDT

WHEN?:
Saturday, August 23, 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. – Please arrive 10 minutes early.
(Invite your friends to come dance for us from ~4:00-6:00)

WHERE?:
West End Ballroom, (site of the Richmond Contra Dance)
2300 John Rolfe Parkway, Henrico, VA 23233.

WHO?:
YOU - the dancer, musician, or wanna-be caller. Even if you don’t plan to get behind the microphone, you’re welcome to come learn more about the caller’s job. It could even improve your dancing or dance-playing skills!

WHY?:
Why not? If you’ve ever wondered what it might be like to be a dance caller, here is your chance to find out more, and give it a try.

HOW MUCH?:
$15.00 donation requested to cover costs

Please RSVP to YWxsYnJhbmR0IHwgY294ICEgbmV0 so we know how many to expect.
● You can also call or text Ben at 757-927-2867
● Some of the topics we will cover: how dance music is structured, how dances fit the music, placing calls in time to the music, the importance of the walk through, and how to choose dances to call.
● IMPORTANT: Invite your friends to come dance with us at 4:00 (no charge!!) so you can have more calling practice.


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Contra Dance Caller's Introductory Workshop, 23 August | Event in Henrico | AllEvents
Contra Dance Caller's Introductory Workshop
Sat, 23 Aug, 2025 at 02:00 pm