Norfolk Amateur Dance Group Keeps Tradition Alive
Founded in 2025, the OV Sea Hags perform choreographed witch-themed dances at local events across the region.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Dancing
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The OV Sea Hags, an amateur dance troupe founded in 2025, bring unique witch-themed performances to community and charitable events throughout Norfolk and Hampton Roads. Members of the group create their own elaborate costumes and props to maintain the spirit of their dance tradition.
Why it matters
The group serves to boost local small businesses and provide entertainment for area fundraisers while participating in a growing global cultural movement. Their efforts provide a unique form of community engagement for performers ranging from their late 20s to their 70s.
The OV Sea Hags operate as an official affiliate of the Wolfshäger Hexenbrut arts group based in Langelsheim, Germany. Virginia currently hosts 9 such affiliate organizations, including the separate Ocean View Broom Riders.
The players
Cheryl Hahn
She is a co-founder of the OV Sea Hags who helped establish the troupe in the Ocean View area.
Jennifer Newby
She is a co-founder of the OV Sea Hags who launched the group as a local affiliate of a German performing arts organization.
Wolfshäger Hexenbrut
This is a German performing arts organization that oversees a network of international affiliate dance groups.
The details
Performers in the group choreograph routines set to the song Schüttel deinen Speck by Peter Fox while dressed as witches carrying decorated brooms. Members personally manage the creation of their costumes and the intricate designs of their broom props.
Timeline
The OV Sea Hags were founded by Cheryl Hahn and Jennifer Newby in 2025.
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Culture Shift
The rise of the OV Sea Hags mirrors a broader trend of communities adopting specific international cultural traditions to foster local engagement. This shift reflects a movement toward themed, participatory performance art that transcends traditional local hobbyist boundaries.
Residents can find the group providing entertainment at various local charity fundraisers and events throughout the Hampton Roads area. Those interested in the performance style can observe the troupe as they promote regional small businesses through their public appearances.
The takeaway
Groups like the OV Sea Hags demonstrate that creative expression can serve both as a personal outlet and a tool for supporting community initiatives. Getting involved in local performance collectives offers residents a chance to connect with global cultural traditions while staying active.
Further reading
Explore the local performing arts landscape in Norfolk Dancing.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Virginian-Pilot.
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