This week's C'ville-area dance events

[Pat & John O'Neil]

1. Tuesday - International Folk Dance in C'ville
2. Saturday - Contra in Richmond
3. Saturday - Contra in Floyd
4. Next Tuesday - International Folk Dance in C'ville
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1. Tuesday, August 7 - International Folk Dance in C'ville

Charlottesville International Folk Dancers will have their weekly dance on
Tuesday evenings from 6 - 8:30 p.m.  This will be held at the Senior Center
(1180 Pepsi Place). Join people of all ages for teaching and recreational
dancing from cultures all over the world.

For questions:  please call Elias Plaza-Meyer (434-974-6250)
or Sue Chase (540-456-8176).
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2. Saturday, August 11 - Contra in Richmond

TADAMS presents it's Richmond Contra Dance each 2nd and 4th Saturday.
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Beginner's Workshop:    7:00 PM
Dance:                            8:00 - 11:00 PM

Admission: $5 members/students; $8 non-members

    The band:    Vertigo - David Knight (fiddle & Julie Gorka (piano)
    The caller:    Gwyn Williams

For directions and more info, check the TADAMS web site at:
            http://home.comcast.net/~richmondva/TADAMS/home.htm
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3. Saturday, August 11 - Contra in Floyd

Blue Ridge Country Dancers will hold a special summer contra dance on
Saturday, August 11 in Floyd at the Sun Music Hall with Toss the Possum, an
accomplished family band based in the New River Valley. The popular band has
Mom Laura on keyboard, oldest son Chas on stand-up bass, daughter Janse on
flutes and whistles, and the absolutely amazing 15 year-old son Robbie on
fiddle.  Chris Youngblood, a well-known Floyd caller will lead the dances.

The dance starts at 8 p.m. but arrive early for a beginner lesson at 7:30.
Come as you are, wear soft flexible shoes for dancing, and the caller will
teach each dance. Come to dance or come to listen - no partner needed.
Contra Dances are held in Floyd on the second Saturday of each month
sponsored by Blue Ridge Country Dancers, an affiliate of the Country Dance
and Song Society.  Admission is $7.00.  Visit us online at the Crooked Road
or at www.floydcontradance.org
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4. Tuesday, August 14 - International Folk Dance in C'ville

Charlottesville International Folk Dancers will have their weekly dance on
Tuesday evenings from 6 - 8:30 p.m.  This will be held at the Senior Center
(1180 Pepsi Place). Join people of all ages for teaching and recreational
dancing from cultures all over the world.

For questions:  please call Elias Plaza-Meyer (434-974-6250)
or Sue Chase (540-456-8176).