A Guide to Dancing in the Area

One of my favorite ways to move, is dancing. It's social, it's connective, and it's so much fun you don't even realize what a great workout you're getting! Want to know where you can cut a rug in the area? Here are a few places to get you started:

Line Dancing for Seniors 50+ | Every Tuesday at 10:00am you'll find line dancing offered at the Bedford County Gym on Turning Point Road. Volunteer instructors demonstrate each dance before they begin. For more information, or to register (it's free, but also just for Bedford County residents!) call: 540-586-7682.

Ballroom Dancing for Seniors 50+ | Every Wednesday from 6-7pm at the Forest Recreation Center.  For more information call: 434-299-8208.

Modern Square Dancing | Every Wednesday from 7-9pm at the Forest Recreation Center and every Sunday from 1-3pm at the Bedford County Gym. All ages welcome! No charge, no experience, and no partner needed. If enough people are interested in the Smith Mountain Lake area, the caller would be happy to form a new local group close by. For more information call: 434-299-8208.

U Can Dance LLC | UCD offers a robust adult dance program for ages 20 to 80 including classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, fitness dance, clogging, line dance, modern, and contemporary. Their studio is located on the North Cross School campus, Roanoke. For more information call: 540-915-7259 or visit their website. Try the first class of each style for free to find your perfect fit. Loaner shoes are available. No experience required. If there is enough interest in forming a brand-new class, contact the number above!    

Line Dancing with Angela | Angela offers regularly scheduled dances in both Lynchburg and Roanoke. Everyone is welcome: all ages - no partner needed. She typically teaches two different dances during the course of the evening with plenty of time to practice and have fun! Angela also offers private lessons and parties. For more information call: (540) 521-7317.

Lynchburg Area Shag Club | Dances are held at the New London Ruritan Club on the second and fourth Fridays of the month and feature music for Shag, West Coast Swing, and the like. Admission is $10. For more information call: 540-580-2652 or check out their website. 

Roanoke Valley Shag Club | This Shag club meets at the American Legion in Salem. They have large dances scheduled for January 19, February 16, March 16, and April 6. After the first of the year, the club hopes to add regular social dances to their calendar which will include a lesson for beginners. Keep an eye on their Facebook page where they post all current offerings. For more information call: 540-655-3563. 

VA Dance Studio Facebook Group | This group strives to keep a running list of upcoming area dance opportunities covering lots of genres in several different venues! It's a must-follow if you want to keep up with local offerings.