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Check our online events calendar for the most up-to-date information.","links":["https://www.folkschool.org/calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D176858674","https://cdss.org/event/john-c-campbell-folk-school-contra-dance/"],"start":"2024-10-19T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-10-19T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Brasstown","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"bands":["Coral Riff"],"callers":["Deanna Palumbo"],"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance","details":"The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band & caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. \nBeginners are welcome, lesson 7:45pm – 8:15pm. Contra dancing from 8:15pm – 10:30pm. A waltz ends the night! Safe Dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson.","links":["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about","https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2024-10-21/"],"start":"2024-10-21T19:45:00-04:00","end":"2024-10-21T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$12-$45","organisation":"Meredith RosemanYager","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"English Country Dance","details":"English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. 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Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors! \n\n3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session\n4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance\nLeader: TBA\nLive Music: TBA\nBring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor.\nWear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes.\n\nWe are deeply grateful to be a part of our community dance organization, The Old Farmers Ball, and for their promotion and support of area traditional dance and music. \nFree of charge. \nFor schedule updates, visit the Old Farmers Ball website.","links":["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/","https://cdss.org/event/asheville-sunday-afternoon-english-country-dance-2/2024-10-27/"],"start":"2024-10-27T15:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-10-27T18:15:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"free","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance","details":"The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. 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No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson.","links":["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about","https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2024-10-28/"],"start":"2024-10-28T19:45:00-04:00","end":"2024-10-28T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$12-$45","organisation":"Meredith RosemanYager","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"English Country Dance","details":"English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. 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