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:
09/01 - Ballroom Mix with Mike Recant
09/08 - California Mix with Phil Sisk
09/15 - Country Mix with Doug McRae
09/22 - Ballroom Mix with Jerry Scaglione
09/29 - 5th Sunday "Swing the Night Away" with Bing Bing Brown
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Events (see details below)
USA Dance First Saturday Dance, September 7
Swing Social @ The Dance Space, September 9
Heavy on the West Coast with Doug & Beth, September 13
Disco at The Dance Space Friday, September 27
Free Your Lower Back, every Wednesday in September.
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First Friday West Coast Swing with Christi O' and Kyla W'
No dance in September
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USA Dance First Saturday Dance
Saturday, September 7, 2024
The Richmond Chapter will host their 1st-Saturday Dance at The Dance Space (6004 W. Broad St, Richmond 23230) from 7-9:30 PM. There will be a 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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Swing Social @ The Dance Space
Monday, September 9, 2024
Lesson 6-6:30pm
Dance 6:30-8pm
Cost: $10 lesson, Free Social Dancing
Dances: Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, Balboa, Blues, others ...
DJ'd social dancing at the Dance Space hosted by Chris Myers and the Dance Friends (in Virginia)!
30 Min Lesson with fantastic Chelsea and Chase followed by 90 minutes social dancing. ($10 at the door for lesson, free for social dancing). Dance with your friends or meet talented local dancers from the community!
Water and snacks will be provided with room for others to bring their favorite food and drink.
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"Heavy on the West Coast" hosted by
Beth & Doug
Beth & Doug
Friday September 13, 2024
Beginner Lesson: 6:30-7pm
Intermediate Lesson: 7pm - 8pm
Dance: 8pm -10:30pm
Cost: $10 per person
Place: The Dance Space
New, Beth & Doug are offering a beginner WCS lesson from 6:30-7pm in addition to their intermediate lesson from 7-8pm.
Join us for a great night of dancing and community at The Dance Space. Adela & Eddie will teach two West Cast Swing lessons. You will be able to dance the rest of the night to the fantastic tunes (heavy on the WCS) of DJs Beth and Doug!
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"Disco at The Dance Space"
Friday September 27, 2024 7:30-10pm
Lesson:7:30pm-8pm - Beginner Hustle/Disco lesson w/Mike Recant
Disco Music: 8-10pm with DJ Mike Recant
Cost: $10 per person
Place: The Dance Space
We are turning The Dance Space into an old-time Disco Dance Hall. Enjoy our 1,600 sqft wood dance floor with plenty of room for even the largest RVA Disco dance crowd. The music will include your favorite Disco tunes with a few Ballroom/Latin/Swing tunes thrown in for fun. There will be Disco lighting to add to your "Studio 54" mood!
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! The evening includes a beginner Hustle/Disco lesson at 7:30 which is guaranteed get you out on the dance floor enjoying your own special "groove".
Music starts at 8pm and goes to 10pm. Light refreshments served all evening.
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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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November WCS Class and Dance:
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:
09/01 - Beginner West Coast Swing
09/08 - Beginner Carolina Shag with Jerry Scaglione
09/15 - Beginner Foxtrot
09/22 - Beginner Hustle/Disco
09/29 - Beginner East Coast Swing
Lesson Only - $5/person Sunday, 6-7pm
Lesson & Dance Sunday Combo - $10/person Sunday, 6-9pm
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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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Free Your Lower Back - Every Wednesday
Starts Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Details:
first class is on the 4th of September.
8 sessions over 4 weeks
Saturdays 10-11 am (online) and Wednesdays 6-7 pm (in-person)
Recorded in-person sessions for flexible practice
Myofascial massage tools provided
WhatsApp group chat for ongoing support and feedback
$120 for the full course ($15 per session only)
"Are you tired of lower back pain holding you back from enjoying life to the fullest? Welcome to 'Free Your Lower Back' - a comprehensive 4-week course designed to help you understand, nurture, and strengthen your lower back.
Perfect for yoga enthusiasts, office workers, or anyone seeking pain-free movement, this course offers:
Anatomy Insights: Unravel the complexities of your lower back and its body-wide connections.
Integrated Movement: Apply your knowledge to any other exercise and daily activities.
Tailored Practice: Experience exercises customized to your unique physical needs.
Expert Guidance: Follow detailed, step-by-step instructions for each movement.
Invest in Your Well-being!
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Wednesday 7-8:30pm -
West Coast Swing Beginner "Plus" Series
West Coast Swing Beginner "Plus" Series
Every Wednesday from September 18 to October 16
Class: West Coast Swing 7-8:30 pm
Instructor: Mike Recant
Cost: $15/person per class
Join us on Wednesday evenings in September/October for a special WCS series class. The class will start from scratch with teaching basic beginner skills and will progress through the four sessions to cover WCS technique and the core pushes, passes and whips. This is a repeat of the Beginner Plus Series in last April. 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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Begintermediate Soul Line Dance
2nd, 4th and 5th Thursday
2nd, 4th and 5th Thursday
On the 2nd, 4th and 5th Thursday of the month 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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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.
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