Boardwalk Practice

On warm Saturdays, we often practice on the North Beach. Look for us from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. We will try to post more detailed times on Friday evenings, so please check back.

2010 Schedule

Saturday, January 30, 11 a.m., World of Pets Expo, Maryland State Fair Grounds, Timonium, MD. Excerpts from BowWows Canine Dance Theater in the North Clinician Stage and Demo Arena..

Saturday, January 30, 2 p.m. World of Pets Expo, Maryland State Fair Grounds, Timonium, MD. Dance With Your Dog Workshop -- Part 1. One of only two seminars we plan to do in 2010. Intensive two-hour workshop will get you & your dog up & moving to a variety of musical beats while learning basic dog-dance steps. Appropriate for all dogs that are well socialized and have an understanding of basic obedience. See World of Pets Expo web site for sign-up details.

Sunday, January 31, 11 a.m., World of Pets Expo, Maryland State Fair Grounds, Timonium, MD. Excerpts from BowWows Canine Dance Theater in the North Clinician Stage and Demo Arena..

Sunday, January 31, 2 p.m. World of Pets Expo, Maryland State Fair Grounds, Timonium, MD. Dance With Your Dog Workshop -- Part 2. The second of only two seminars we plan to do in 2009. Intensive two-hour workshop builds on the basic dog-dance steps. Learn how to teach the flashy moves that add zing to your performance and how to bring out your dog's creativity. Class members will develop their own unique styles. See World of Pets Expo web site for sign-up details.

Friday, February 26, 7 p.m. Sunderland Elemenary School, Sunderland, MD.Excerpts from BowWows Canine Dance Theater to support silent auction and fundraiser for school. Update: We had an amazing turnout for this show: A cafeteria full of childen and adults clapping and singing along with our music. Even more exciting, the school exceeded it's fundraising goal!

Thursday, April 8, 6 p.m. Loch Lomand Elemenary School, Manassas, VA BowWows Canine Dance Theater. Full 45-minute show in which winners of the school's reading contest will come on stage to dance with the dogs. Sam and Tucker are really looking forward to meeting children who share a love of reading. Update: We had 16 winners of the reading contest! Each winner got a gold medal just like the Olympics. All contestants got a free bookmark and book of their choice. What a fabulous way to encourage children to read!

Saturday, April 24, 5-8 p.m., Calvert High School, Prince Frederick, MD. Excerpts from BowWows Canine Dance Theater to support fundraiser for Barstow Acres Children's Center. Update: What a delightful group of people! Children and adults sang, danced and modeled clothing all for a good cause. And Tucker and Sam got to join the group modeling party clothes -- and the latest in doggie formal wear.

Wednesday, July 14, 1:30 p.m., Hamilton Branch Pratt Library, Baltimore, MD BowWows Canine Dance Theater. Full 45-minute show with many opportunites for children to come on stage to dance with the dogs. See our newest production, The Wizard of Oz told from Toto's (Tucker's) point of view, watch Sam and Indiana Jones search for the mysterious Bone of Borneo, clap along as Tucker and Sam dance together.

Tuesday, July 20, 1:30 p.m., Southeast Anchor Branch Pratt Library, Baltimore, MD BowWows Canine Dance Theater. Full 45-minute show with many opportunites for children to come on stage to dance with the dogs. See our newest production, The Wizard of Oz told from Toto's (Tucker's) point of view, watch Sam and Indiana Jones search for the mysterious Bone of Borneo, clap along as Tucker and Sam dance together.

Monday, July 26, 1 p.m. Light Street Branch, Pratt Library, Baltimore, MD BowWows Canine Dance Theater. Full 45-minute show with many opportunites for children to come on stage to dance with the dogs. See our newest production, The Wizard of Oz told from Toto's (Tucker's) point of view, watch Sam and Indiana Jones search for the mysterious Bone of Borneo, clap along as Tucker and Sam dance together.

More shows currently being scheduled. Please check back for details.

2009 Schedule

Saturday, January 24, 11 a.m., World of Pets Expo, Maryland State Fair Grounds, Timonium, MD. Full show in the North Clinician Demo Arena plus audience dance.

Saturday, January 24, 2 p.m. World of Pets Expo, Maryland State Fair Grounds, Timonium, MD. Dance With Your Dog Workshop -- Part 1. One of only two seminars we plan to do in 2009. Intensive two-hour workshop will get you & your dog up & moving to a variety of musical beats while learning basic dog-dance steps. Appropriate for all dogs that are well socialized and have an understanding of basic obedience. See World of Pets Expo web site for sign-up details.

Sunday, January 25, 11 a.m., World of Pets Expo, Maryland State Fair Grounds, Timonium, MD. Full show in the North Clinician Demo Arena plus audience dance.

Sunday, January 25, 2 p.m. World of Pets Expo, Maryland State Fair Grounds, Timonium, MD. Dance With Your Dog Workshop -- Part 2. The second of only two seminars we plan to do in 2009. Intensive two-hour workshop builds on the basic dog-dance steps. Learn how to teach the flashy moves that add zing to your performance and how to bring out your dog's creativity. Class members will develop their own unique styles. See World of Pets Expo web site for sign-up details.

Saturday, May 9, Fort Belvoir Doggie Days, Pullen Field on Fort Belvoir Army Base, VA, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Show will includes lots of chances to come on stage and dance with the dogs. Details closer to show time.

Wednesday, June 24, Central Community Library, Manassas, VA, 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Two full shows adapted just for the Library! Appropriate for all school-age children. Show will include several opportunities to come on stage and dance with the dogs.

Thursday, July 28, Chin Park Library, Woodbridge, VA, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Two full show adapted just for the Library! Appropriate for all school-age children. Show will include several opportunities to come on stage and dance with the dogs.

Saturday, October 3, Doxie Phest, Prince William County Fairgrounds, VA, 12 noon Yes, Tucker is going to show off for his fellow doxies. And Sam gets to be a doxie for the day (but don't tell his poodle family). Show will include a taste of the BowWows' theater show.

Saturday, December 12, Central Community Library, Manassas, VA, 3 p.m. Celebrate the holiday season with the BowWows! Come see Sam and Tucker's adaptation of The Nutcracker Ballet -- The Nuts and Crackers Ballet. Appropriate for all school-age children. Show will include several opportunities to come on stage and dance with the dogs.

2008 Schedule

Saturday, January 12, 11 a.m., Publick Playhouse, Cheverly, MD. Show and audience dance for parents and children, followed by the film "Happy Feet."

Saturday, January 26, World of Pets Expo, Maryland State Fair Grounds, Timonium, MD.2 p.m. Mini-show in the North Hall Clinician Demo Arena featuring a march (Joan and Tucker) and a samba (Lynn and Sam)
5 p.m. Full show in the Main Arena featuring Star Wars, Zorro, Choo Choo Ch'Boogie, There's No Business Like Show Business and a special Audience Dance. Other dances throughout the weekend as time allows.

Saturday, April 26, Mutt Strutt and Pet Fair, Chesterstown, MD, 12:45 p.m. . Come see Sam and Tucker in the Big Tent. Half-hour show featuring Small World, Labamba, Colonial Bogey March and There's No Business Like Show Business.

Friday, May 2, Dow Event Center Theater, Saginaw, MI 2 p.m. . Half-hour show featuring Star Wars, Zorro, Choo Choo Ch'Boogie and Hit the Road Jack.

Friday, May 2, Dow Event Center Theater, Saginaw, MI 5 p.m. . . Half-hour show featuring Small World, Labamba, Colonial Bogey March and There's No Business Like Show Business.

Saturday, May 3, Dow Event Center Theater, Saginaw, MI 11 a.m. . Half-hour show featuring Star Wars, Zorro, Choo Choo Ch'Boogie and Hit the Road Jack.

Saturday, May 3, Dow Event Center Theater, Saginaw, MI 2 p.m. .Half-hour show featuring Small World, Labamba, Colonial Bogey March and There's No Business Like Show Business.

Saturday, May 3, Dow Event Center Theater, Saginaw, MI 5 p.m. . The Jedi dogs return, the dogs perform a Hot Diggity Circus and salute to Broadway -- and some lucky audience members get to dance with the dogs.

Sunday, May 4, Dow Event Center Theater, Saginaw, MI 12 noon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Half-hour show featuring Star Wars, Zorro, Choo Choo Ch'Boogie and Hit the Road Jack.

Sunday, May 4, Dow Event Center Theater, Saginaw, MI 2 p.m. . Half-hour show featuring Small World, Labamba, Colonial Bogey March and There's No Business Like Show Business.

Sunday, May 4, Dow Event Center Theater, Saginaw, MI 5 p.m. .The Jedi dogs return, the dogs perform a Hot Diggity Circus and salute to Broadway -- and some lucky audience members get to dance with the dogs.

Saturday, May 10, North Beach Boardwalk . The BowWows join the Twin Beach Players for an entertaining afternoon at the beach. At 2 p.m., the Twin Beach Players perform "As You Like It." During Intermission (approximately 3 p.m.) the BowWows take the stage to showcase several routines performed on tour.

Sunday, May 11, North Beach Boardwalk . The BowWows join the Twin Beach Players for an entertaining afternoon at the beach. At 2 p.m., the Twin Beach Players perform "As You Like It." During Intermission (approximately 3 p.m.) the BowWows take the stage to showcase several routines performed on tour.

Friday, May 16, Plum Point Elementary School, Md . . Two half-hour shows designed especially for Plum Point Elementary School children in conjunction with the school's Under the Big Top celebration.

Saturday, May 17, North Beach Boardwalk . The BowWows join the Twin Beach Players for an entertaining afternoon at the beach. At 2 p.m., the Twin Beach Players perform "As You Like It." During Intermission (approximately 3 p.m.) the BowWows take the stage to showcase several routines performed on tour.

Sunday, May 18, North Beach Boardwalk . The BowWows join the Twin Beach Players for an entertaining afternoon at the beach. At 2 p.m., the Twin Beach Players perform "As You Like It." During Intermission (approximately 3 p.m.) the BowWows take the stage to showcase several routines performed on tour.

Saturday, June 7, Northeast Community Center, 2 p.m.. . The BowWows help Twin Beaches Library kick off their Summer Reading program with a half-hour show of some of our newest -- and most exciting -- routines. Show designed for all ages.

Saturday, November 8, Publick Playhouse, Cheverly, MD, 10 a.m. . The BowWows are back, this time with a full half-hour of dancing and fun. And again, some lucky audience members will get the chance to come up on stage to dance with Sam and Tucker.

Saturday, November 22, National Theatre, Washington, D.C., 9:30 a.m.. . . . . . . . . Full show featuring some of Sam and Tucker's favorite routines -- including the world's first Jedi Dogs. Show designed for all ages.

Saturday, November 22, National Theatre, Washington, D.C., 11:00 a.m.. Full show featuring some of Sam and Tucker's favorite routines -- including the world's first Jedi Dogs. Show designed for all ages.

To schedule a show, please contact us at bowwows@chesapeake.net