"Virginians will dance or die" wrote an 18th-century diarist. Prepare to experience one of the favorite pastimes of colonial Virginians. Learn the steps and figures of a variety of 18th-century dances, from country dances to minuets, and discover how they were combined to create an incredible variety of dances. This dance lesson will literally keep you on your toes, so expect to dance the night away!
Parking near the Historic Area is recommended. If you plan to park at the Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center, please check the bus schedule.
Other Experiences
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Performance: Christmas Entertainments
Join the musicians and storytellers of the Play House Players for some 18th-century holiday fun!
CW Admission
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Performance: Coffee Cantata
Mrs. Charlton’s daughter is in love with the delicious juice of the coffee bean! A comedic ballad opera based on Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Coffee Cantata.”
Art Museums Admission
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Historic Organ Recital - Norman Elton
Norman Elton, organist at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, gives a recital on the Historic English Chamber Organ, one of Colonial Williamsburg's 18th-century instruments.
Open to the Public