The Dance Space

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

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REMINDER - NO CLASS OR TDS DANCE THIS SUNDAY (2/9)!Contact Phil Sisk, he may be renting the studio to hold a dance!
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Sunday, 7pm - Weekly Dance

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Monthly Events (see details below)

Studio closed Sunday Feb 9

- No class or dance due to the Superbowl
- Contact Phil Sisk (804-382-2889) for info on a Dance he may
  be holding at TDS this Sunday (Feb 9)

West Coast Swing Beginner "Plus" Series returns to TDS
- Four Mondays, Jan 27th to Feb 17th
- 7-8:30pm
- Instructor Mike Recant
- $15/person per class

First Friday WCS with Christi & Kyla

- Friday Feb 7, 7-10:30pm
- Intermediate WCS class 7-8pm
- Instructor Dawn Blorstad (Garrish)
- $10 per person

Special Valentine's Day Beginner Class/Dance

- Friday Feb 14, 7-9:30pm
- 4-in-1 Beginner Class 7-8pm
- Beginner Dance 8-9:30pm
- Instructor Mike Recant
- $10 per person

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

Friday Feb 7th, 7-10:30 pm.


7-8pm Intermediate WCS Lesson
Instructor Dawn Blorstad (Garrish)

8 to 10:30pm Dance

$10 per person


RVA First Friday West Coast Swing Dance with Christi and Kyla.  There will be an Intermediate WCS lesson from 7-8pm.   There will then be open dancing from 8-10:30pm.  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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Friday February 14 - A Special "Beginner" Valentine's Day at The Dance Space


Friday Feb 14, 7-9:30pm


Beginner lesson: 7-8pm

Beginner Dance: 8-9:30pm

Light refreshments served

Location: 6004-A W Broad St, Richmond, VA

Lesson and Dance together - $10 per person (Cash, Venmo, Credit Card, Check) 


Calling all POTENTIAL Ballroom dancers. On Valentine's Day The Dance Space will hold a special 4-dances-in-one Beginner Class. You will learn the basic step in four (maybe five) different Ballroom/Latin/Swing dances. Following the lesson will be a special Ballroom Dance where the playlist will be those same four/five dances, so you can immediately practice your new skills. Instructors will be available throughout the evening to help you.


The four dances are: Foxtrot, Waltz, Rumba, Swing (and maybe Hustle/Disco). No pre-registration required. No prior dance experience required.


Singles, couples and same-sex couples welcome!


What better way for you and your partner to celebrate Valentine's Day by adding a new skill to your relationship.

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USA Dance First Saturday Dance

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

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

Friday February 21, 7-10:30pm

Intermediate WCS Lesson: 7-8pm
Dance 8-10:30pm
Cost: $10/person
Place: The Dance Space

Join us for a great night of dancing and community at The Dance Space. Adela & Eddie, from Charlottesville, 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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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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Monday 7pm - West Coast Swing Beginner "Plus" Series


Every Monday from January 27th to February 17th

Class: West Coast Swing 7-8:30 pm

Instructor: Mike Recant

Cost: $15/person per class


Join us on Monday evenings in January/February 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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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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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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