The Dance Space

6004-A West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230  -  (804)594-5871  -  info@thedancespace.com  

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Sunday, 7pm - Weekly Dance

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Monthly Events (see details below)

No Disco at The Dance Space in November or December

Intermediate WCS Class w/Ashley Byrd
- last class Wednesday 11/27
- 7:15pm to 8:45
- drop-ins welcome  

4-in-One Beginner Class on Sunday December 1st
- 6-7pm learn the basic step in four different dances
- 7-9pm playlist with lots of the 4-in-One dances
- Beginners will be able to dance most of the evening

New Country Mix DJ on Sunday December 15th
- TDS welcomes Becky Feuerborn
- Country Mix playlist with more "Country"

TDS Christmas Dance
- Sunday December 22nd
- Waltz group class from 6-7pm
- Dance (with refreshments) from 7-9pm        

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First Friday West Coast Swing with Christi O' and Kyla W'

Friday Dec 6, 7-10:30 pm.


7-7:45pm Beginner WCS Lesson

7:45-8:30pm Intermediate WCS Lesson

8:30 to 10:30 pm Dance

$10 per person


RVA First Friday West Coast Swing Dance with Christi and Kyla.  There will be two classes: 7-7:45pm Beginner WCS lesson and 7:45-8:30pm Intermediate WCS lesson.  There will be open dancing from 8:30-10:30pm.  Lots of Dancing-Friends-Snacks-Great Music.


Bring a favorite dessert or snack to share!!


Before the lessons enjoy dinner (and the amazing beer selection!) at Mekong, which is directly below the studio. 

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USA Dance First Saturday Dance

This dance is not being held at The Dance in November and December, but will return in January.

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"Heavy on the West Coast" hosted by
Beth & Doug

Friday December 13, 2024

NO LESSON!
Dance: 7pm -10:30pm
Cost: FREE! - Happy Holidays!
Place: The Dance Space

Join us for a great night of dancing and community at The Dance Space.  You will be able to dance from7-10:30pm to the fantastic tunes (heavy on the WCS) of DJs Beth and Doug!

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Welcome to The Dance Space

The Dance Space is a dance organization run by Ginny Engler and Mike Recant.  We have been operating since April of 1992 and we are dedicated to promoting Ballroom Dancing in the Richmond, VA metropolitan area.  

We are not a dance studio in the traditional sense.  We hold dance events in our studio located on West Broad Street in Richmond, VA .  The Dance Space is an organization that does the following:

Rents the facility for private events

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Halloween Dance 2024:

Sunday, 6pm - $5 Beginner Dance Class!

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Tuesday, 6pm - Scottish Country Dancers 

Come join the Richmond Scottish Country Dancers for some “Reel” fun. We meet every Tuesday at 6-8 pm. 

Beginners are welcome and no partner is needed. For more information and first time attendees, please contact scdrichmond@gmail.com or call 804-639-7688.  

More info is at richmondscottishcountrydancers.org

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Wednesdays in Nov, 7:15-8:45pm -
West Coast Swing Intermediate Series
with Ashley Byrd 

Last class November 27
Class Time: 7:15-8:45 pm
Instructor: Ashley Byrd
Cost: $15/person per class

Join us on Wednesday evenings in November for an Intermediate WCS Series class. The class is designed as a continuation of our previously offered 4 week WCS Beginner Plus class.  The class assumes you know your basic pushes, passes and Whip.  

The class will include instruction on:
- improving you connection and partnering skills
- exploring variations for your 6-count patterns
- moving your dancing from 6-count to 8-count patterns
- covering intermediate patterns like the Reverse Whip
- introducing advanced concepts with both timing and rhythm changes
- exploring 8-12 count combinations

A dance partner and reservations are not required!  Drop-ins encouraged!

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Begintermediate Soul Line Dance

Every Thursday there will be a "Begintermediate" Soul Line Dance session.  It runs from 6:30-8:30pm.  $7 per person (cash, Cashapp, Paypal or Apple pay).

Hosted by Dante Jackson.  Call 804-389-2695 for more information.

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Need a dance lesson?

Check out our  INSTRUCTORS  page which provides a list of the independent instructors teaching private lessons at The Dance Space.

Additionally, beginner group dance instruction is provided every Sunday night from 6-7pm.  See above for details on our $5 Sunday Beginner Dance Class.

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Floor Rental  

The Dance Space facility is available for group events and private parties.  Our large 1,600 sqft dance floor and sound system is available on an hourly basis, for social events as well as dance/athletic practice.  Our central location in the near-West End is perfect for events in the Central VA area.   Morning, afternoon and evening time slots are available.

We also provide affordable shared-floor time for dance instructors looking for a location for private or small-group lessons.

Call us at (804)594-5871, Email us or simply use the form on our  CONTACT  page to request more information and pricing.

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Wedding Dance Preparation

If you are getting ready for a wedding, The Dance Space can set you up with a Wedding Dance routine that will make you feel like you are on Dancing With The Stars.  We have several wedding prep packages available, or we can build a custom program to meet your specific needs.

Call us at (804)594-5871, Email us or simply use the form on our  CONTACT  page to request more information and pricing.

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The Dance Space events are held in a studio on the second floor of a small shopping center directly on Broad Street (Studio-804). It is located half way between Horsepen Road and Libbie Avenue on the North side of Broad. The studio is above the Mekong Restaurant with our entrance downstairs to the right of the Mekong.

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