Hi Everyone,
I can’t believe we’re into October! Gee, it seems like summer just started. Time sure flies. As much as I’m not crazy about 100+ degrees, I really don’t like the cold. Let it be 70s & 80s all the time. Maybe I should move south….Nah!
Feel free to fill me in on whatever you know is happening that I don’t have listed here. Some things I couldn’t find, some I probably forgot to look up, and some I’m sure I don’t know. 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.
There is a variety of restrictions/rules in effect in the locations I have listed. They have changed several times Best advice is be prepared to wear a mask wherever you go. I am not at all sure that some of the rules I have listed in some events are still correct. I suggest that you contact whichever event organizer you’re interested in attending to find out what the rules are for that location.
I worked some on updating the calendar page if the website, but it’s a work in progress. I deleted some events I knew were not coming back & added a couple of new ones, but there were some that I had not checked for information on schedules, etc. so don’t believe everything you read there.
MONDAYS
Sandy Garrish is teaching and Djing at Richlin Ballroom on 1st & 3rd Mondays. 10/18 is the next one; Time is 6pm-10pm; $15pp, includes buffet and open bar, $5 for children 8 & under; Line and Couples lessons and open dancing; Richlin Catering & Event 1700 Van Bibber Rd, Edgewood, MD Center 21040. For details check time2livebetter.com
American Legion in Springfield, VA – Laurie Armstrong is teaching and playing music for dancing. Lesson at 6:30pm; Open dance after lesson until 9:30pm, $10pp, 6520 Amherst Ave, Springfield, VA 22150 Contact Lauriea5678@gmail.com
TUESDAYS
LineDance4You is at Loudon Kitchen & Bar. Danielle is doing the teaching & DJ Freedom Ortiz plays the music. Masks are not needed and social distancing wil not be enforced, but Danielle encourages everyone to do what makes them feel comfortable and safe. 510 East Market Street #i, Leesburg, VA https://www.facebook.com/LineDance4You
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
Sandy Garrish is hosting and teaching 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
Falling Branch Brewery 1st & 3rd Tuesdays from 6:30pm – 9:30pm; dancing your favorite dances and you can try their home brewed beers. $10pp; 825 Highland Rd. Street, MD 21154
Winner’s Circle Saloon lessons & dancing – 7pm – 10pm Lessons
Ken Roesel hosts Boogie in Bethesda West Coast Swing dance. You must be fully vaxxed and register with their data base in order to attend. https://www.facebook.com/WestCoastSwingDC. Due to the Montgomery County mask mandate, you will need to wear a mask.
WEDNESDAYS
Cancun Cantina has Line dance lessons with Mark Paulino & Ladies Night with DJ Joe
Carole Clark teaches classes for the Fall at NE Community Ctr. In Chesapeake Beach, MD. 5pm=6pm Ultra Beginner Line dance (for those who have never danced before), 6pm-7pm Beginner Line dance (Basic dances, no experience needed), 7pm-8pm Intermediate Line dance (Complex dances for experienced dancers); $7 per class or $10 for 2 back-to-back classes. You must pre-register through Parks & Rec of Calvert County to attend.
Line Dance Cheri has lessons and dancing at Billiken’s Smokehouse at The Chimneys. Lessons start at 7pm. 623 Caroline St. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 This event is outdoors, so rain sometimes cancels it. Cheri posts on her Facebook page if the weather doesn’t look good.
Sandy Garrish is hosting and teaching 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
Touch of Texas features Lessons and Dancing on Wedensdays with DJ Freedom Ortiz and Instructor Renee Dixon Paulett; Lessons start at 7pm; Bunker Hill, WV
Country Dancing Wednesdays at Hollywood Ballroom – Hosted by Dave and Casey of Dance Jam Productions; 2 Step lessons with Dawn Garrish in September; Lessons at 7:30 (Super Basic) and 8pm (Slightly Challenging); Open dancing 8:30-11pm for 2 Step, Waltz, Cha Cha, NC2, Hustle, Line/specialty dances; You MUST PRE-REGISTER for this dance and be fully vaccinated. NO Walk-ins allowed. https://dancejamproductions.com/wednesdays/ for pre-registration information.
THURSDAYS
Sharon Hume teaches at Frederick Moose Lodge No 371 at 7pm; Lessons and dancing all night. Beginners welcome! Fun night out for everyone ; $10 for evening no charge for spectators accompanying a dancer. Food and beverage available at the bar. Please don't not bring your own food or beverages, thank you Following CDC guidelines. Temperature checks will be taken on entry. 828 East Patrick St. Frederick, MD
Carole Clark teaches Line dance for the Fall at Mt. Hope CC in Sunderland, MD. 5:30pm Ultra Beginner (for those who have never danced), 6:30pm Beginner (Basic dances, no experience necessary), 7:30pm Intermediate (Complex dances for experienced dancers). $7 per class or $10 for 2 classes back-to-back; You must pre-register through Calvert Co. Parks & Recreation.
Carole Clark teaches line dances at NE Community Ctr. In Chesapeake Beach 11am to noon for ages 50+. $7 per class. This is a class that will be slow & easy. You must pre-register through Calvert Co. Parks & Rec.
Winners Circle Saloon lessons from 7pm – 10pm
Ned Devine’s Irish Bar & Restaurant – Line dancing lessons & dancing with Randy McKeen & DJ Freedom Ortiz; 8pm-midnight; Herndon, VA
FRIDAYS
Cancun Cantina – Country Bands inside, DJ outside; $10; 10/8 DEAN CRAWFIORD, 10/15 Reagan Years, 10/22 Jesse Allen, 10/29 Kenton Sitch, 11/19 Ian Flanigan (from The Voice), 12/3 Taylor Austin Dye
Elks Lodge in Severn, MD – Lessons & dancing with Ruth Rarick from 6:30 to 10:30pm (2-minute drill at 10pm); $11pp; Dinner available if you let them know before Tuesday at 9pm by emailing johncorkran@gmail.com. Dinner price is $10. If you plan to purchase a beverage from the bar, or pick up dinner, you need to sign in & get a wrist band at the entrance. Be sure to get a door prize ticket for the drawing for a free pass to come again. This is mostly Line dancing and the room is quite large.878 Stevenson Rd, Severn, MD (This is the dance that used to be hosted by Fred & Ro Lord).
Essex American Legion Post 148 - 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, 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
Rainbow Road – Karaoke
Winners Circle Saloon lessons (45 minutes) te class; 9pm-1am Social dancing; 10/8 Wesley Spangler
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.
SATURDAYS
2nd Saturdays - Next dance is 10/9 - Country By The Bay -–. American Legion Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach, MD – Lessons with Linda & Rich at 7 (line – “Fun For All”) & 7:30pm (couples – Repeat “El Paso Stroll”). Southern Winds Band plays at 8pm. Please contact me for reservations., preferably by the day before. $15 includes lessons, dancing, draft beer, sodas, munchies. Hot dogs & BBQ for sale as are other bar drinks. 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732 As far as I know the mask rules have not changed. If I hear otherwise, I’ll update here.
Rainbow Road – Country Bands – $10 cover when there is a band; 10/9 Shotgun Highway, 10/16 the Cruisers, 10/23 Revolution, 10/30 Suspect
Cancun Cantina – Country DJ Joe inside, Rock bands outside
Winners Circle Saloon dancing; 8pm-midnight – bands occasionally
Country Pride has once a month dances. Dates vary. Next dance is 10-16; Masks required and you must reserve with Paul Schilpp (410-627-7832 or on Facebook to attend. 7pm – 10:30pm; $11 for non-members, $10 for members, includes chips & sodas. VFW Post 2621, 206 Riverside Rd. Essex, MD 21221
HCWDA (Hagerstown) dances starting at 7. DJ Busy BBZ. Masks must be worn. HCWDA usually dances on 2nd & 4th Saturdays at Maugansville Ruritan Hall. For information, email dkline310@comcast.net
CVCWDA (Cumberland Valley) (based in Waynesboro, PA) locations vary - 9/18, 10/30, 11/20 at Quincy Community Center, 8098 Anthony Highway, Waynesboro, PA17268 - 7pm-10pm DJ Full House; 8/21 at Pen Mar Park (4-7pm) Contact Chip Moats, 717-762-6388, rdmoats@embarqmail.com
SUNDAYS
LineDance4You is back at Vanish Brewery in Leesburg, VA for ‘Boot Scootin’ & Beers’ on 2nd Sunday afternoons from 12 to 3.Next event is 10/10; Danielle will teach lessons (beginner, party line dances, and some couples’ dances) DJ Nadeem plays the music. For more information check https://www.facebook.com/LineDance4You
Cancun Cantina – Latin Night
COMING EVENTS
October 22-24, 2021 – Sandy’s Ocean City Halloween Weekend Dance Event; The weekend will kick off with a bonfire on the beach, weather-permitting; Check Sandy’s website for information; time2livebetter.com. Registration is filling and there are only a few rooms left in Sandy’s block at the hotel. That information was a couple of weeks ago. If you’re thinking of going, you need to contact her ASAP; 2check Time2LiveBetter.com
Halloween Party at Essex Elks $1866 with Anthony ‘The Dude’; Regular dance 7pm to 10pm with a Bring-a-Dish Party and costumes; Essex, MD 21221
NEW YEAR’S EVE….Country Pride NYE tickets are available. $4o includes buffet dinner, beer, wine, soda, champagne toast, & dancing; 8pm-1am. Several tables have already been sold. Contact Paul Schilpp 410-627- 7832 or Kathy 410-627-7882
Happy Dancing,
Linda