Dance Revolution
Year-long project will demonstrate the power of community dance for “By the People: Conversations Beyond 250”
The Virginia Folklife Program works to document, sustain, present, and support cultural traditions across the Commonwealth.
Folklife is the “art of everyday life,” the rituals, recipes, music and craft that make us who we are. Browse our map to discover local traditions near you.
News and Events
EventAn Evening With Nat Turner
Please join us for “An Evening With Nat Turner”, presented by the Virginia Folklore Society, October 29, 2026, 7-8:30PM. Turner descendant Bruce Turner, and Southampton County Clerk of the Circuit …
NewsIn Common
“Dance Revolution” is a limited series from the video podcast In Common. It was produced in partnership with Virginia Folklife and is part of By the People: Conversations Beyond 250, …
NewsSwing Your Partner! The History of Square Dancing in Virginia
On September 30, 2026, Encyclopedia Virginia managing editor Patti Miller, traditional dance historian Phil Jamison, and McEver Dugan of RVA Square Dance discussed how square dancing came to Virginia, why …
NewsSwing Your Partner! The History of Square Dancing in Virginia
On September 30, 2026, Encyclopedia Virginia managing editor Patti Miller, traditional dance historian Phil Jamison, and McEver Dugan of RVA Square Dance discussed how square dancing came to Virginia, why …
NewsCommunity Dance Night
On Thursday, 9/10/2026 we hosted a night of music and a celebration of local dance traditions at the Floyd Country Store with our Virginia Folklife Program. The Mustard Cutters played …
