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Ballroom Dancing Every Friday Night

The Dance Space is the only establishment in Richmond, Virginia to hold a public Ballroom Dance every week of the year.  Every Friday night a Ballroom Dance is held at The Dance Space from 8pm to 10:30.  It starts with a 30 minute Ballroom group class which is followed by general dancing. Our facility has a 1600 square foot wooden dance floor and state-of-the-art sound system.  We play a mixture of traditional-ballroom and contemporary music.  Light refreshments are served.  Both singles and couples are welcome.

When:        Every Friday night  (excluding Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years Eve)
Time:         8:00 pm to 10:30 pm
                 Group Class 8:00 to 8:30
                 General Dancing 8:30 to 10:30
Cost:          $8.00 per person for adults, $5.00 for students
Dress:        Neat casual dress.  Appropriate footwear requested.
Music:        Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Quickstep, Rumba,
                  Cha Cha, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing,
                  Hustle, Salsa, Samba (other dances on request)
Contact:      The Dance Space at 804-673-3326 or info@TheDanceSpace.com


National Ballroom Dance Week Friday Night at The Dance Space

In support of National Ballroom Dance Week and to help promote ballroom dance in the Richmond Metro area, The Dance Space sponsors a reduced-cost event on Friday of that week.  A 30 minute beginner group class is held starting at 8:00 pm followed by general dancing until 10:30.  Refreshments will be served.

A special annual event for dancers of all ages.  Both singles and couples are welcome.

When:        The Friday of National Ballroom Dance Week  (Next dance is September 23, 2012)
Time:          8:00 pm to 10:30 pm
                  Group Class 8:00 to 8:30
                  General Dancing 8:30 to 10:30
Cost:          $5.00 per person
Dress:        Neat casual dress.  Appropriate footwear requested.
Music:        Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Quickstep, Rumba,
                  Cha Cha, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing,
                  Hustle, Salsa, Samba (other dances on request)
Contact:      The Dance Space at 804-673-3326 or info@TheDanceSpace.com


1st, 2nd and 3rd Saturday Night Swing Dances

The Richmond Area Swing Dance Society, RASS, presents a swing dance on the first, second and third Saturday of each month. The evening starts with a one hour group class at 7:30pm, followed by dancing until 11:30pm. Light refreshments are served. More information & updates can be found on our Facebook page, RASS & the Usual Lindy Suspects.

We play a variety of swing tempos, from moderate to fast; Lindy, East Coast, Balboa and Charleston tunes. Every Saturday, there is a beginning swing group class. The type of swing taught at the beginner group class is as follows - 1st and 3rd Saturdays, East Coast Awing; 2nd Saturday, 8-count Lindy. There frequently is an intermediate class running, concurrently. The dance follows at 8:30. The classes, dance and refreshments are included in one price.

When:       Every 1st, 2nd and 3rd Saturday Night of the Month
                  (There is no Swing dance on the 4th or 5th Saturday nights)
Time:         7:30 pm to 11:30 pm:   Group Class 7:30 to 8:30.  Dancing 8:30 - 11:30.
Cost:         1st & 3rd Saturday - $8.00 per person
                 2nd Saturday        - $7.00 per person
                 $5.00 for Student all nights
Music:       Swing & Lindy

Contact:     Catherine Farmer 804-359-0497 or jiterdancr@msn.com               - 1st & 3rd Saturday
                  Andy Nishida at 804-
869-0431 or andy_nishida@urscorp.com        - 2nd Saturday


4th Saturday Salsa Social

Join Clara, Gio and the Salsa4Life crowd on the 4th Saturday of every month for the hottest Salsa Social in town! The evening starts with a beginner Salsa lesson, followed by dancing until midnight. Light refreshments served.

When:       Every 4th Saturday Night of the Month
Time:         8 pm to Midnight
                 Group Lesson 8 to 8:30
                 Dancing 8:30 to Midnight
Cost:         $10.00 per person
                 $8.00 for Students
Contact:     The Dance Space at 804-673-3326


5th Saturday Showcase Dance

The Dance Space sponsors four special ballroom dances each year when there is a 5th Saturday to the month.  The dance is a simple, elegant evening of general dancing to ballroom style music.  Attendees are requested to dress up and there will be no group class.  Light horsdoeuvres will be served.   Both singles and couples are welcome.

Throughout the evening several sets of amateur or pro-am dance exhibitions will be held. This is designed to entertain our guests and to give students, from The Dance Space, a regular opportunity to prepare and perform ballroom dance routines.

Prepaid reservations are required.  Space is limited so call or e-mail Edith Lanning (804-526-1567 or emlhof@cwtg.com) to make your reservations early.

When:       Every 5th Saturday Night  (next dance is Saturday, July 31st,  2010)
Time:        7:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Cost:         $12.00 per person (prepaid)
Dress:       Coat and Tie Suggested
Music:       Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Quickstep, Rumba,
                 Cha Cha, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing,
                 Hustle, Salsa, Samba (other dances on request)
Contact:     Edith Lanning at 804-526-1567 or emlhof@cwtg.com for information and reservations


Argentine Tango Workshop, Practica/Milonga

Every Sunday (with few exceptions) from 5-6:30pm, at The Dance Space, there's a multi-level Argentine Tango workshop & practica, featuring several of Richmond's most popular tango teachers. With 3 & 4 part series based on a variety of tango related styles of music, fundamental elements & creative ideas for combinations, you can't go wrong with these classes!

When:            Every Sunday evening
Time:              4:30pm to 6:30pm
Cost:              $8.00 per person, Students - $5.00
Instructor:       Various
Contact:         Phyllis Harris 757-567-1945 or luvtango@earthlink.net


1st and 3rd Sunday Ballroom Mix

Every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, Bill Irwin   & Lynn Irwin host an evening Ballroom dance at The Dance Space.  The atmosphere is relaxed and the environment intimate.  Bill plays a variety of traditional-ballroom and contemporary music, all at danceable tempos.  Light refreshments are served.  Both singles and couples are welcome.

When:       Every 1st and 3rd Sunday Night [also on 5th Sundays]
Time:         7pm to 9pm
Cost:         $7.00 per person
Dress:       Neat casual dress.  Appropriate footwear requested.
Music:       Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Quickstep, Rumba,
                 Cha Cha, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing,
                 Hustle, Salsa, Samba (other dances on request)
Contact:     The Dance Space at 804-673-3326 or info@TheDanceSpace.com


2nd Sunday California Mix

Every 2nd Sunday, The Dance Space holds a laid-back evening of rythm dancing.  This dance, held from 7 to 9pm, is  not your typical ballroom dance as Richmond's DJ Bill put's a Club flair on this one. He'll take out the traveling dances, and go heavy on West Coast Swing, Latin, Hustle, and Night Club Two Step.  Enjoying Club Tango?  This is the dance for you.  $5 per person gets you 2 hours of dancing and light refreshments.

So come on out at 7 PM on the 2nd Sunday and enjoy another evening of dancing with friends at The Dance Space.

When:       Every 2nd Sunday Night
Time:         7pm to 9pm
Cost:         $7.00 per person
Dress:       Neat casual dress.  Appropriate footwear requested.
Music:       Rumba, Cha Cha, East Coast Swing, Hustle, Club Tango,
                 Mambo, Merengue, Samba, Night Club Twostep,
                 West Coast Swing  (other dances on request)
Contact:     The Dance Space at 804-673-3326 or info@TheDanceSpace.com


4th Sunday Country Western and Ballroom Mix

Every 4th Sunday night The Dance space presents an evening of mixed Country Western and Ballroom dance.  DJ Bill mixes both Country Western and traditional ballroom tunes.  Come and enjoy the fun.

When:       Every 4th Sunday Night
Time:        7pm to 9pm
Cost:         $7.00 per person
Dress:       Neat casual dress.  Appropriate footwear requested.
Music:       Country Western, Ballroom
Contact:     The Dance Space at 804-673-3326 or info@TheDanceSpace.com



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The Dance Space
6004-A West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230
Phone  804-673-3326
E-mail info@thedancespace.com