The Dance Space
Sunday, 7pm - Weekly Dance
Dances are from 7pm to 9pm every Sunday
A DJ-ed dance using contemporary music selections
Refreshments will be served
$10 per person
Upcoming Dances:
04/06 - California Mix with Phil Sisk
04/13 - Ballroom Mix with Jerry Scaglione
04/20 - Easter Country Mix with Becky Feuerborn
04/27 - Ballroom Mix with Bing Bing Browm
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Monthly Events (see details below)
WCS Beginner Plus Series Returns
Every Monday from April 14th to May 5th
Class: West Coast Swing 7-8:30 pm
Instructor: Mike Recant
Cost: $15/person per class
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First Friday West Coast Swing with Christi O' and Kyla W'
Friday May 2, 7-10:30 pm.
7-7:45 Beginner WCS Lesson
7:45-8:30pm Intermediate WCS Lesson
8:30 to 10:30pm Dance
$10 per person
RVA First Friday West Coast Swing Dance with Christi and Kyla. There will be two WCS lessons. There will then 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
Saturday May 3, 7-9:30pm
Beginner/Intermediate Lesson 7-7:45pm
Dance 7:45-9:30pm
$5 members, $8 others
The Richmond Chapter of USA Dance will host their 1st Saturday Dance at The Dance Space. Note: There will be a dance lesson from 7-7:45 PM and general dancing from 7:45-9:30 PM. Regular admission applies for this dance - $5 for current Members and $8 for others. Please consider bringing a snack to share.
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"Heavy on the West Coast" hosted by
Beth & Doug
Beth & Doug
Friday May 9, 7-10:30pm
Intermediate WCS Lesson: 7-8pm
Dance 8-10:30pm
Cost: $10/person
Join us for a great night of dancing and community at The Dance Space. Adela & Eddie will teach an intermediate WCS lesson from 7-8pm. You will then be able to dance from 8-10:30pm to the fantastic tunes (heavy on the WCS) of DJs Beth and Doug!
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Disco Madness @ 123 DZO Sports Bar
Saturday April 19, 7-11pm
7:30pm Beginner Hustle Lesson by Mike Recant
Disco/Motown Dance Music 7-11pm
DJ William Estremera Jr.
Cost: $5/person
Location: 123 DZO Sports Bar, 11581 Robious Rd, Richmond, VA
Join Us For An Evening Of Disco & Motown With Dance Lessons By Disco Mike Kicking Off @ 7:30pm.
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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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Halloween Dance 2024:
Sunday, 6pm - $5 Beginner Dance Class!
$5 Beginner Level 1 Ballroom/Latin/Swing Classes from 6pm to 7pm every Sunday
This is a class for non-dancers, new dancers and for current dancers interested in reviewing the basics of Ballroom/Latin/Swing technique and steps.
A dance partner is not required. The class is for singles, couples and same-sex couples.
Class Schedule:
04/06 - Beginner Country Two Step with Debbie Yuhas from Rigby's Jig
04/13 - Beginner Samba
04/20 - Beginner Waltz
04/27 - Beginner East Coast Swing
Lesson Only - $5/person Sunday, 6-7pm
Lesson & Dance Sunday Combo - $10/person Sunday, 6-9pm
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Monday 7-8:30pm - West Coast Swing Beginner "Plus" Series
Four Mondays: April 14th, April 21st, April 28th and May 5th
Class: West Coast Swing 7-8:30 pm
Instructor: Mike Recant
Cost: $15/person per class
Join us on Monday evenings in April/May for a special WCS series class. The class will start from scratch with teaching basic WCS beginner skills and will progress through the four sessions to cover WCS technique for the core pushes, passes and whips. This is a repeat of the Beginner Plus Series from last year. The material to be included:
WCS Technique:
Dance frame (connection, lead&follow)
Slot
Timing
Foot technique
Starter Step
Anchoring (anchor step, posting)
WCS Patterns:
Sugar Push (Push Break)
Left Side Pass
Right Side Pass (underarm turn)
Sugar Tuck
Passing Tuck
Right Torque Turn
Basket Whip
Whip (three endings)
The class assumes no prior knowledge of West Coast Swing. It is perfect for dancers who have always wanted to try this dance.
Email info@thedancespace.com or go to www.thedancespace.com for more info
Each week starts with a review or the prior week's material. Reservations not required!
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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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Thursday, 6:30pm -
Begintermediate Soul Line Dance
Begintermediate Soul Line Dance
Every Thursday there will be a "Begintermediate" Soul Line Dance session. It runs from 6:30-8:30pm. $5 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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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:
Holding public Ballroom Dances on a regular basis
Providing public Ballroom Dance Group Lessons on a regular basis for both non-dancers and experienced dancers
Rents floor time to local dance organizations and instructors
Rents the facility for private events
Click below to display a map to The Dance Space:
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.
Links to other local Ballroom Dancing related resources:
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