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Sunday, 7pm - Weekly Dance
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:
09/07 - California Mix with DJ Mike Recant
09/14 - Ballroom Mix with DJ Jerry Scaglione
09/21 - Country Mix with DJ Becky Feuerborn
09/28 - Ballroom Mix with DJ Doug McRae
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Monthly Events (see details below)
Monthly Events (see details below)
Monday, 7-8:30pm - Ballroom Bootcamp Series
Monday, 7-8:30pm - Ballroom Bootcamp Series
Every Monday from September 8th to September 29th
Class: Ballroom Bootcamp 7-8:30 pm
Instructor: Mike Recant
Cost: $15/person per class
Tailgate Swing Dance Social:
Tailgate Swing Dance Social:
hosted by the Dance Friends in Virginia
hosted by the Dance Friends in Virginia
Date & Time: September 19th 2025, 7-9:30 pm
Attire: Sports/Tailgate theme
Tickets: $15 solo / $20 couples
4th Wednesday - Step Dance Social
4th Wednesday - Step Dance Social
Wednesday September 24th, 6:30-7:30pm
northatlanticsteps.com
The Dance Space, 6004-A W Broad
General Admission $10
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First Friday West Coast Swing with Christi O' and Kyla W'
First Friday West Coast Swing with Christi O' and Kyla W'
Friday October 3, 7-10:30 pm.
7-7:45 Intermediate WCS Lesson (new lesson order)
7:45-8:30 Beginner 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 (Intermediate then Beginner) from 7-8:30pm. There will then be open dancing from 8:30-10:30pm. Lots of Dancing-Friends-Snacks-Great Music.
Dance the night away in a friendly, supportive atmosphere!
Snacks will be provided—including cheese & crackers, fresh fruit, desserts, veggies, and the famous "Mancatcher."
No partner needed | All are welcome | Just $10 for the entire night
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
USA Dance First Saturday Dance
Saturday November 1, 7-9:30pm
Dance at Manchester Moose on October 4th.
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.
For more information contact 804-382-2889 or go to www.usadancerichmond.org.
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"Heavy on the West Coast" hosted by
Beth & Doug
"Heavy on the West Coast" hosted by
Beth & Doug
Friday October 17, 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. There will be an intermediate WCS lesson from 7-8pm done by Mane Rebelo-Plaut and Roger Plaut. 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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4th Wednesday - Step Dance Social
4th Wednesday - Step Dance Social
Wednesday September 24th
6:30-7:30pm
northatlanticsteps.com
Questions: Annabellebugay@northatlanticsteps.com
The Dance Space, 6004-A W Broad
General Admission $10
Join North Atlantic Steps for an evening of dancing and merrymaking! The night will begin with a lesson and will be followed by a group dance from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia!
Members can bring two guests free — no need to register in advance!
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Tailgate Swing Dance Social:
Tailgate Swing Dance Social:
hosted by the Dance Friends in Virginia
hosted by the Dance Friends in Virginia
Show up in your best Sportswear Jersey Letterman jacket or pre-game outfit for an evening of Snacks and Swing!
Date & Time: September 19th 2025
7:00 - Doors Open
7:15 - Beginner Swing Lesson
7:45 to 9:30 Social Dance + Socializing
8:30 - Announcements + dance games!
Attire: Sports/Tailgate theme
Tickets: $15 solo / $20 couples
All tickets come with 1 Song Recommendation ticket for the playlist!
Playlist will include music for Swing, Lindy, Country Swing, Blues, and Line Dances.
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West Coast Swing Bootcamps at TDS
West Coast Swing Bootcamps at TDS
BEGINNER BOOTCAMP:
Facebook event for Beginner Bootcamp: https://www.facebook.com/events/1250930276593841/1250932383260297/
Continue your WCS training in Adela Su's Beginner Bootcamp Series, which meets monthly continuing Sunday, September 21st and October 12th. This is an in depth 2.5 hour class each Sunday, with the goal of developing an impeccable foundation. It is quite common and beneficial to take beginner classes multiple times as there are many layers of technique, in addition to learning from a variety of instructors who all have something to offer you. Adela has been teaching WCS for 25+ years and is a nationally ranked amateur competitor on the WCS circuit.
INTERMEDIATE BOOTCAMP:
Facebook event for Intermediate Bootcamp: https://www.facebook.com/events/546219425223708/546219441890373/
This is the next step after the Beginner Bootcamp.
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Halloween Dance 2024:
Halloween Dance 2024:
Sunday, 6pm - $5 Beginner Dance Class!
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:
09/07 - Bginner West Coast Swing
09/14 - Beginner American Tango
09/21 - Beginner Progressive Double Two (see details below)
(w/Bruntz & Feuerborn)09/28 - Beginner Samba
Lesson Only - $5/person Sunday, 6-7pm
Lesson & Dance Sunday Combo - $10/person Sunday, 6-9pm
Progressive Double Two is a great dance for beginners as well as experienced dancers.
Show off: It's easy to learn and if you know a few patterns you look like an expert.
Dance more: It can be done to many songs for hustle, cha cha, rumba, and some songs for WCS, merengue, and occasionally ECS.
Leaders -- can't see behind your partner? Followers -- tired of going backwards the whole dance? The majority of the dance is done in promenade position.
Whether you are an experienced dancer or new to dancing, come out and learn something new!
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Monday, 7-8:30pm - Ballroom Bootcamp Series
Monday, 7-8:30pm - Ballroom Bootcamp Series
Every Monday from September 8th to September 29th
Class: Ballroom Bootcamp 7-8:30 pm
Instructor: Mike Recant
Cost: $15/person per class
Reservations, registration and pre-payment are not required.
This class is the next level for our Sunday Beginner classes. It will review basic steps/technique in the Ballroom/Latin/Swing dances.
This is a class for dancers who want a quick introduction to the major dances included as part of Ballroom, Latin and Swing dance. The dances to be covered are:
Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Rumba, Cha Cha, Hustle,
East Coast Swing and NightClub TwoStep
Questions: email us or call (804)594-5871.
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Tuesday, 6pm - Scottish Country Dancers
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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Need a dance lesson?
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
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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Join our mailing list!
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Simply email us to get added or enter your name and e-mail address, in the form at the bottom of this web page, and click the SUBMIT button.
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Wedding Dance Preparation
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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Welcome to The Dance Space
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
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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.
Links to other local Ballroom Dancing related resources:
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