OV Sea Hags to Perform at Ocean View Witch Walk
The local dance troupe will bring their signature broom choreography to the community event this October 17.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Other — General
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The OV Sea Hags, a Norfolk-based dance troupe, are scheduled to perform their broom-based routines at the upcoming Ocean View Witch Walk on October 17, 2026. This performance continues the group's tradition of supporting local nonprofit fundraisers through dance.
Why it matters
The group promotes sisterhood and community engagement for women in their later life stages. By participating in local events, the troupe provides a creative outlet for self-expression while supporting regional charitable causes.
The OV Sea Hags maintain a roster of 22 members who learn choreography from YouTube videos. The group formed in the aftermath of a viral 2016 video that also inspired the German troupe Wolfshäger Hexenbrut.
The players
OV Sea Hags
This is a Norfolk-based dance troupe that performs routines using brooms as props.
Cheryl Hahn
She is the organizer of the troupe who previously led a mattress business for 35 years.
Wolfshäger Hexenbrut
This is a German dance group that serves as the official affiliate organization for the OV Sea Hags.
The details
Founded by Cheryl Hahn following her departure from a 35-year career as a mattress business CEO, the troupe practices weekly on Wednesday evenings. The dancers, which include members such as 70-year-old Helene Clehr, utilize brooms to perform routines inspired by the viral German dance movement.
Timeline
2016: A viral video of broom-dancing witches inspired global dance troupes.
March 2026: The OV Sea Hags performed at the Saint Patrick's Day Parade.
October 17, 2026: The Ocean View Witch Walk event takes place.
October 31, 2026: The group performs at Sea Hags on Ice.
Industry Dynamics
The rise of the OV Sea Hags follows the 2016 viral dance video phenomenon that initially brought this unique style of broom choreography into the global mainstream. The group represents the localization of niche performance trends that are fueled by social media discovery.
Local residents can attend the performance at Ocean View Park on October 17, 2026. The event offers the public an opportunity to engage with the troupe and support their ongoing efforts to benefit area nonprofit fundraisers.
The takeaway
The OV Sea Hags demonstrate how viral digital trends can be adapted into local community programs that foster social connection. Readers interested in similar outlets can look for local performance troupes that leverage social media for recruitment and skill development.
What happens next
The group will perform again at the Sea Hags on Ice event held at Scope on October 31, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by WHRO Public Media.
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