Norfolk Dance Group Joins Global Movement for Charity
The OV Sea Hags amateur dance group offers Norfolk residents a unique way to support local charities through performance.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Dancing
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Founded in Norfolk last year, the OV Sea Hags amateur dance group brings a unique form of community performance to the Hampton Roads area. The group is one of nine Virginia-based affiliates of a German performing arts tradition, featuring members ranging in age from their late 20s to their 70s.
Why it matters
The group promotes local small businesses and provides entertainment for charitable fundraisers throughout Norfolk. By participating in this movement, members engage in a physically active hobby that fosters local community engagement and artistic expression.
There are currently 9 affiliate groups in Virginia officially recognized by the Wolfshäger Hexenbrut performing arts organization based in Langelsheim, Germany. The total membership capacity across these regional branches remains unquantified.
The players
Cheryl Hahn
Co-founder of the OV Sea Hags amateur dance group in Norfolk.
Jennifer Newby
Co-founder of the OV Sea Hags who helps lead community and charitable performances.
Wolfshäger Hexenbrut
A German-based performing arts group that serves as the parent organization for various regional dance affiliates.
The details
The OV Sea Hags perform choreographed dances to the song 'Schüttel deinen Speck' by Peter Fox. Members wear self-made costumes and utilize custom-decorated broom props to embody their persona during public events. This performance style is part of a growing worldwide tradition that encourages artistic participation regardless of age.
Timeline
The OV Sea Hags were founded in 2025.
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Health Landscape
The Wolfshäger Hexenbrut performing arts movement provides a structured framework for amateur groups in Norfolk to participate in international dance traditions. This global trend highlights the role of structured group movement in fostering community social health and intergenerational recreation.
Engaging in choreographed group dance is a low-impact way to maintain physical activity and social connections across different age groups. Residents interested in such hobbies should consider local opportunities that match their physical ability and interest in community performance.
The takeaway
Group dance provides a meaningful way to stay active while contributing to local charitable causes. If you are looking to increase your physical activity through dance, consider reaching out to local hobbyist groups to see if their performance requirements align with your fitness levels.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Virginian-Pilot.
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