[[events]] name = "Coming Home to Contra" links = ["https://nbcds.org/coming-home-to-contra/"] start_date = "2022-04-09" end_date = "2022-04-10" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Mill Valley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Stringrays", "StringFire!"] callers = ["Will Mentor", "Susan Petrick"] price = "$80-$115" organisation = "North Bay Country Dance" source = "events/usa/nbcds.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hey Days" links = ["https://www.bacds.org/camps/eweek2022/"] start_date = "2022-06-12" end_date = "2022-06-19" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Rohnert Park" styles = ["ecd", "balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "$825-$1050" organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/california.yaml" [[events]] name = "Faultline Frolic" links = ["https://nbcds.org/faultline-frolic-2022/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/524008485845321/"] start = "2022-06-17T19:30:00-07:00" end = "2022-06-19T14:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Santa Rosa" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Notorious"] callers = ["Frannie Marr"] price = "$160" organisation = "North Bay Country Dance" source = "events/usa/nbcds.yaml" [[events]] name = "Aftershock" links = ["https://nbcds.org/event/post-faultline-petaluma-contra/"] start = "2022-06-19T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2022-06-19T21:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Petaluma" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Notorious"] callers = ["Frannie Marr"] price = "$10-$17" organisation = "North Bay Country Dance" source = "events/usa/nbcds.yaml" [[events]] name = "Family Week" links = ["https://www.bacds.org/familyweek/"] start_date = "2022-06-26" end_date = "2022-07-02" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Santa Cruz" styles = ["ecd", "scd", "contra"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/california.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balance the Bay" links = ["https://www.bacds.org/camps/btb2022/"] start_date = "2022-08-12" end_date = "2022-08-14" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "San Francisco" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["The Syncopaths", "The Dam Beavers"] callers = ["Will Mentor", "Lindsey Dono"] price = "$30-$175" organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/california.yaml" [[events]] name = "Echo Summit Dance Camp" links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/echo-summit-dance-camp-2022/"] start = "2022-09-16T16:00:00-07:00" end = "2022-09-18T15:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Eloise & Co.", "Singularity"] callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Cis Hinkle"] price = "$300-$330" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/california.yaml" [[events]] name = "Foggy Moon Ball" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/804242900788423/", "https://montereycontradance.org/index.html"] start = "2022-11-05T17:40:00-08:00" end = "2022-11-05T22:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monterey" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Joyride"] callers = ["Susan Petrick"] price = "$15-$30" organisation = "Monterey Contra Dance Community" source = "events/usa/california.yaml" [[events]] name = "Fall Frolick" links = ["https://www.bacds.org/camps/fallwk2022/"] start_date = "2022-12-02" end_date = "2022-12-04" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Healdsburg" styles = ["ecd", "balfolk", "contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Audrey Knuth", "Jon Berger", "Rebecca King", "Jim Oakden", "Jeffrey Spero", "Christopher Jacoby", "Sande Gillette"] price = "$375" organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/california.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contra Carnivale" links = ["https://contracarnivale.org/"] start = "2023-01-13T19:00:00-08:00" end = "2023-01-15T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "San Luis Obispo" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Notorious", "Riptide", "The Free Raisins"] callers = ["Lindsey Dono", "Seth Tepfer", "Will Mentor"] price = "$120-$195" organisation = "Sierra Music and Arts Institute" source = "events/usa/california.yaml" [[events]] name = "Fiddling Frog" links = ["https://www.caldancecoop.org/special-events/fiddling-frog/"] start = "2023-02-24T19:00:00-08:00" end = "2023-02-26T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Pasadena" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Root System", "The Dam Beavers"] callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Jeremy Korr"] price = "$85-$190" organisation = "California Dance Co-Operative" source = "events/usa/california.yaml" [[events]] name = "Epicenter" links = ["https://nbcds.org/epicenter-2023/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1274767079982894/", "https://www.facebook.com/groups/1426278460928839/posts/3306456466244353/"] start = "2023-03-31T19:00:00-07:00" end = "2023-04-02T18:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Mill Valley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["The Latter Day Lizards", "The Figments"] callers = ["Cis Hinkle", "Lindsey Dono"] price = "$90-$175" organisation = "North Bay Country Dance" source = "events/usa/nbcds.yaml" [[events]] name = "Camp Sturtevant" links = ["https://www.caldancecoop.org/special-events/camp-sturtevant/"] start = "2023-05-26T13:45:00-07:00" end = "2023-05-29T17:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Los Angeles" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Uncle Farmer"] callers = ["Susan Petrick"] organisation = "California Dance Co-Operative" source = "events/usa/california.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balance the Bay" links = ["https://bacds.org/camps/btb2023/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/956293198944366/"] start = "2023-08-11T19:30:00-07:00" end = "2023-08-13T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "San Francisco" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Nova", "The Gaslight Tinkers"] callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf", "Michael Karcher"] price = "$30-$180" organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/california.yaml" [[events]] name = "Labor Day Dance Away" links = ["https://www.caldancecoop.org/special-events/labor-day-dance-away-2021/"] start_date = "2023-09-01" end_date = "2023-09-04" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Julian" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "California Dance Co-Operative" source = "events/usa/california.yaml" [[events]] name = "Harvest Moon" links = ["https://www.sbcds.org/hm/"] start_date = "2023-10-13" end_date = "2023-10-15" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Santa Barbara" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Stringrays", "Eloise & Co."] callers = ["Will Mentor", "Jacqui Grennan"] price = "$70-$175" organisation = "Santa Barbara Contra Dance Society" source = "events/usa/sbcds.yaml" [[events]] name = "Mendocino English Country Dance" details = """ Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). Live music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. Dances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  Fun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2023-10-28/"] start = "2023-10-28T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2023-10-28T22:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Caspar" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Take a Dance"] organisation = "Mendocino English Country Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Anaheim Contra Dance" details = """ Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST.  Always live music! Family-friendly, no partner required.  Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm. Free parking.""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2023-10-28/"] start = "2023-10-28T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2023-10-28T21:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Anaheim" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "The Living Tradition" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Foggy Moon Contra Dance Weekend" details = """ Monterey Country Dance Community is thrilled to be back for our 7th annual Foggy Moon Contra Dance Weekend! Join us for three days of dancing to nationally renowned musicians and callers in beautiful downtown Monterey, California. Spots fill up fast, so register today! November 3-5, 2023 Music by Elixir and The Free Raisins Calling by Nils Fredland and Lindsey Dono at the Monterey YMCA, 600 Camino el Estero in Monterey, CA Dance with us Friday night through Sunday night in beautiful Monterey, CA The YMCA of the Monterey Peninsula is an airy WWII-era wooden USO dance hall, just a short walk from the ocean and historic downtown Monterey. Healthy light snacks will be provided every day, all day, with tables indoors and out The details of our COVID policy will be finalized later, but our regular dance series has a policy of masks optional at this time. We will have good quality paper masks available, for those who would like to use them, and we will work to ensure ventilation in the hall, no matter the weather Work scholarships available! More information available on our website""" links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/foggy-moon-contra-dance-weekend/"] start = "2023-11-03T18:30:00-04:00" end = "2023-11-05T22:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monterey" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Elixir", "The Free Raisins"] callers = ["Lindsey Dono", "Nils Fredland"] organisation = "Monterey Contra Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2023-11-12/"] start = "2023-11-12T16:00:00-08:00" end = "2023-11-12T19:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2023-11-16/"] start = "2023-11-16T20:00:00-08:00" end = "2023-11-16T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Green Gates"] callers = ["Kalia Kliban"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Fall Frolick" details = """ Join us for two days and nights of English Country dancing, singing, and workshops aplenty at The Bishop’s Ranch in beautiful Sonoma County (Healdsburg, CA) wine country. Featuring callers Dan Blim, Kalia Kliban, and Bridget Whitehead with music by Patti Cobb, Alex Cumming, Audrey Jaber, Christopher Jacoby, Caroline McCaskey, Rebecca King, and more! Space is limited—register now! All for $395! There are some work-trade discounts and youth scholarships available.""" links = ["https://www.bacds.org/camps/fallwk2023/", "https://cdss.org/event/fall-frolick-the-2023-bacds-fall-dance-weekend/"] start = "2023-11-17T17:00:00-08:00" end = "2023-11-19T16:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Healdsburg" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Alex Cumming", "Caroline McCaskey", "Patti Cobb", "Audrey Jaber", "Christopher Jacoby", "Rebecca King"] callers = ["Bridget Whitehead", "Dan Blim", "Kalia Kliban"] price = "$395" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley English Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2023-11-23/"] start = "2023-11-23T20:00:00-08:00" end = "2023-11-23T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society" cancelled = true source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Mendocino English Country Dance" details = """ Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). Live music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. Dances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  Fun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2023-11-25/"] start = "2023-11-25T19:30:00-05:00" end = "2023-11-25T22:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Caspar" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Take a Dance"] organisation = "Mendocino English Country Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Anaheim Contra Dance" details = """ Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST.  Always live music! Family-friendly, no partner required.  Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm. Free parking.""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2023-11-25/"] start = "2023-11-25T18:30:00-08:00" end = "2023-11-25T21:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Anaheim" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "The Living Tradition" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2023-11-26/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance-2/2023-11-26/", "https://sfbaycontra.org/#event=76893451;instance=20231126160000"] start = "2023-11-26T16:00:00-08:00" end = "2023-11-26T19:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true callers = ["Kelsey Hartman"] price = "$15-$20" organisation = "Hayward Contra" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2023-11-30/"] start = "2023-11-30T20:00:00-08:00" end = "2023-11-30T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Erik Hoffman"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2023-12-07/"] start = "2023-12-07T20:00:00-08:00" end = "2023-12-07T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Whiskey Brothers Trio"] callers = ["Celia Ramsay"] organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/#event=76909377;instance=20231210153000", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2023-12-10/"] start = "2023-12-10T15:30:00-08:00" end = "2023-12-10T19:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Janie Rothfield, Allan Carr & Daniel Steinberg"] callers = ["Frannie Marr"] price = "$20-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley English Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2023-12-14/"] start = "2023-12-14T19:15:00-08:00" end = "2023-12-14T22:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Charlie Hancock, Jon Berger, Valerie Rose"] callers = ["Kalia Kliban"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2023-12-21/"] start = "2023-12-21T20:00:00-08:00" end = "2023-12-21T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Paul Kotapish, Christopher Jacoby, Valerie Rose"] callers = ["Eric Black"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Mendocino English Country Dance" details = """ Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). Live music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. Dances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  Fun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!""" links = ["https://www.mendoecd.org/event/monthly-2022-05-28-2022-06-25-2022-07-23-2022-08-27-2022-09-24-2022-10-22-2022-11-26-2022-12-24-2023-05-27-2023-06-24-2023-12-23/", "https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2023-12-23/"] start = "2023-12-23T19:30:00-05:00" end = "2023-12-23T22:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Caspar" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Take a Dance"] callers = ["Dan Kozloff"] price = "$15" organisation = "Mendocino English Country Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2023-12-24/"] start = "2023-12-24T16:00:00-08:00" end = "2023-12-24T19:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley English Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2023-12-28/"] start = "2023-12-28T19:15:00-08:00" end = "2023-12-28T22:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["David Mostardi, Patti Cobb, Shira Kammen"] callers = ["David Newitt"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-01-04/"] start = "2024-01-04T20:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-01-04T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Corwin Zekley & Grace Fellows"] callers = ["Kelsey Hartman"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contra Carnivale" links = ["https://contracarnivale.org/"] start_date = "2024-01-12" end_date = "2024-01-14" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "San Luis Obispo" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Elixir", "The Syncopaths", "Eloise & Co."] callers = ["Nils Fredland", "Cis Hinkle", "Susan Petrick"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley English Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-01-11/"] start = "2024-01-11T19:15:00-08:00" end = "2024-01-11T22:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Charlie Hancock, Thomas Dewey, Valerie Rose"] callers = ["Tom Roby"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-01-14/"] start = "2024-01-14T16:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-01-14T19:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-01-18/"] start = "2024-01-18T20:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-01-18T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Corwin Zekley & Grace Fellows"] callers = ["Alan Winston"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Third Sunday English Regency Dancing" details = """ Time:  2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., seated tea at 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Caller:  Laura Beraha Music:  Recorded Music of Mozart, Beethoven, and Traditional Tunes Food: Light refreshments provided; donations of snacks gratefully accepted Water: Please bring your own Partner: Don’t need one – you’ll always get one in these social mixer dances Costumes: Admired but never required Cost:  $15:  PREFERRED Prepaid on PayPal (Friend) or Zelle or email us for an address to send a check. Parking: Plenty in lot and street.  Dance entrance = PARKING LOT IN REAR Covid Protocol: Observing current Los Angeles County guidelines – Masks Optional""" links = ["https://www.valleyareaenglishregencysociety.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/third-sunday-english-regency-dancing-in-van-nuys/"] start = "2024-01-21T14:30:00-08:00" end = "2024-01-21T17:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Van Nuys" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true callers = ["Laura Beraha"] price = "$15" organisation = "Valley Area English Regency Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley English Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-01-25/"] start = "2024-01-25T19:15:00-08:00" end = "2024-01-25T22:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Mendocino English Country Dance" details = """ Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). Live music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. Dances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  Fun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!""" links = ["https://www.mendoecd.org/event/monthly-2022-05-28-2022-06-25-2022-07-23-2022-08-27-2022-09-24-2022-10-22-2022-11-26-2022-12-24-2023-05-27-2023-06-24-2023-12-23-2024-01-27/", "https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2024-01-27/"] start = "2024-01-27T19:30:00-05:00" end = "2024-01-27T22:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Caspar" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Take a Dance"] callers = ["Lise Dyckman"] price = "$15" organisation = "Mendocino English Country Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Anaheim Contra Dance" details = """ Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST.  Always live music! Family-friendly, no partner required.  Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm. Free parking.""" links = ["https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-01-27/"] start = "2024-01-27T17:30:00-08:00" end = "2024-01-27T21:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Anaheim" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Kira Ott, Liam Lewis, Jeffrey Spero"] callers = ["Susie Kendig"] price = "$12-$18" organisation = "The Living Tradition" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-01-28/"] start = "2024-01-28T16:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-01-28T19:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-02-01/"] start = "2024-02-01T20:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-02-01T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Cain Raisers"] callers = ["Ric Goldman"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley English Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-02-08/"] start = "2024-02-08T19:15:00-08:00" end = "2024-02-08T22:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Betsy St. Aubin, Patti Cobb, Michelle Masek"] callers = ["Bruce Herbold"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-02-11/"] start = "2024-02-11T16:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-02-11T19:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-02-15/"] start = "2024-02-15T20:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-02-15T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Green Gates"] callers = ["Charlie Fenton"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monterey Contra Dance" details = """ February 17: The String Bean Serenaders, with Erik Hoffman calling! This new local Old-Time band features Marta Lynch and Barbara Cameron on fiddle, with Craig Mitchell and Greg Meyer. Erik Hoffman, from Berkeley, is a true legend in contra dance—multi-instrumentalist, choreographer, and caller—and we are so glad to have him to return to call for us. Come find out what all the excitement is about! Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. Prices: $12 General $10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations $5 active military & full-time students, with ID FREE! for children 12 & under""" links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance-2/"] start = "2024-02-17T18:40:00-08:00" end = "2024-02-17T22:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monterey" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The String Bean Serenaders"] callers = ["Erik Hoffman"] price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento English Country Dance" details = "English Country Dance at the Young Ladies’ Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information." links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-english-country-dance-third-sunday/2024-02-18/"] start = "2024-02-18T13:30:00-08:00" end = "2024-02-18T17:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance" details = """ English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm.""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-02-18/"] start = "2024-02-18T17:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-02-18T19:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sebastopol" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$3-$15" organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley English Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-02-22/"] start = "2024-02-22T19:15:00-08:00" end = "2024-02-22T22:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Fiddling Frog" details = "A full weekend of great contra dancing to fabulous bands and skillful callers in Pasadena, CA. Callers Lisa Greenleaf and Susan Michaels, bands are Stomp Rocket (Dave Langford, Bethany Waickman & Glen Loper) & Engine Room (Noah VanNorstrand, Kelsey Wells, Alex Sturbaum). Check out the website for more information including Google Form Registration and methods of payment." links = ["https://www.caldancecoop.org/special-events/fiddling-frog/", "https://cdss.org/event/fiddling-frog-contra-dance-weekend/"] start = "2024-02-23T18:30:00-08:00" end = "2024-02-25T23:15:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Pasadena" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Engine Room", "Stomp Rocket"] callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf", "Susan Michaels"] organisation = "California Dance Co-Operative" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Mendocino English Country Dance" details = """ Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). Live music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. Dances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  Fun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!""" links = ["https://www.mendoecd.org/event/monthly-2022-05-28-2022-06-25-2022-07-23-2022-08-27-2022-09-24-2022-10-22-2022-11-26-2022-12-24-2023-05-27-2023-06-24-2023-12-23-2024-02-24/", "https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2024-02-24/"] start = "2024-02-24T19:30:00-05:00" end = "2024-02-24T22:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Caspar" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Take a Dance"] price = "$15" organisation = "Mendocino English Country Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Anaheim Contra Dance" details = """ Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST.  Always live music! Family-friendly, no partner required.  Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm. Free parking.""" links = ["https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-02-24/"] start = "2024-02-24T18:30:00-08:00" end = "2024-02-24T21:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Anaheim" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$12-$18" organisation = "The Living Tradition" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento Contra Dance" details = """ Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door.""" links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-02-24/"] start = "2024-02-24T18:30:00-08:00" end = "2024-02-24T22:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Cain Raisers"] callers = ["Dane Wallinga"] price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-02-25/"] start = "2024-02-25T16:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-02-25T19:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-02-29/"] start = "2024-02-29T20:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-02-29T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Leap Frogs"] callers = ["Deanna Rubin"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Circle Left" details = "Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month." links = ["https://www.queercontradance.org/circleleft.html", "https://cdss.org/event/circle-left/2024-03-02/"] start = "2024-03-02T18:30:00-08:00" end = "2024-03-02T22:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Oakland" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monterey Spring Bling Contra Dance" details = """ March 2nd: Rescheduled, now our Spring Bling! Contra Dance with The Little Big Band, and Kelsey Hartman calling! Drag out those fancy togs and don that glitter and glitz, it’s time to step lively, and put on the Ritz! Marta Lynch and Bob Silberstein playing the tunes, and Kelsey’s calling, will definitely get us in the mood to dance! Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. ​Prices: $12 General ​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations $5 active military & full-time students, with ID FREE! for children 12 & under ​""" links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance-3/"] start = "2024-03-02T18:40:00-08:00" end = "2024-03-02T22:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monterey" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Little Big Band"] callers = ["Kelsey Hartman"] price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance" details = """ English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm.""" links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-03-03/"] start = "2024-03-03T17:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-03-03T19:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sebastopol" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$3-$15" organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-03-07/"] start = "2024-03-07T20:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-03-07T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Erik Hoffman"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento Contra Dance" details = """ Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door.""" links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-03-09/"] start = "2024-03-09T19:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-03-09T22:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-03-10/"] start = "2024-03-10T16:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-03-10T19:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley English Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-03-14/"] start = "2024-03-14T19:15:00-07:00" end = "2024-03-14T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monterey Contra Dance" details = """ Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. ​Prices: $12 General ​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations $5 active military & full-time students, with ID FREE! for children 12 & under ​""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-03-16/"] start = "2024-03-16T18:40:00-07:00" end = "2024-03-16T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monterey" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento English Country Dance" details = "English Country Dance at the Young Ladies’ Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information." links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-english-country-dance-third-sunday/2024-03-17/"] start = "2024-03-17T13:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-03-17T17:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance" details = """ English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm.""" links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-03-17/"] start = "2024-03-17T17:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-03-17T19:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sebastopol" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$3-$15" organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-03-21/"] start = "2024-03-21T20:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-03-21T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Corn Likkers"] callers = ["Eric Black"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Mendocino English Country Dance" details = """ Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). Live music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. Dances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  Fun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!""" links = ["https://www.mendoecd.org/event/monthly-2022-05-28-2022-06-25-2022-07-23-2022-08-27-2022-09-24-2022-10-22-2022-11-26-2022-12-24-2023-05-27-2023-06-24-2023-12-23-2024-03-23/", "https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2024-03-23/"] start = "2024-03-23T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2024-03-23T22:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Caspar" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Take a Dance"] price = "$15" organisation = "Mendocino English Country Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Anaheim Contra Dance" details = """ Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST.  Always live music! Family-friendly, no partner required.  Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm. Free parking.""" links = ["https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-03-23/"] start = "2024-03-23T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-03-23T21:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Anaheim" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$12-$18" organisation = "The Living Tradition" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento Contra Dance" details = """ Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door.""" links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-03-23/"] start = "2024-03-23T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-03-23T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-03-24/"] start = "2024-03-24T16:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-03-24T19:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley English Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-03-28/"] start = "2024-03-27T19:15:00-07:00" end = "2024-03-27T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-04-04/"] start = "2024-04-04T20:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-04T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Seth Tepfer"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Epicenter dance weekend" links = ["https://nbcds.org/epicenter-2024/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/907102560774142/"] start = "2024-04-05T19:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-07T17:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Mill Valley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Free Raisins", "Genticorum"] callers = ["Seth Tepfer", "Alex Deis-Lauby"] organisation = "North Bay Country Dance" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Circle Left" details = "Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month." links = ["https://www.queercontradance.org/circleleft.html", "https://cdss.org/event/circle-left/2024-04-06/"] start = "2024-04-06T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-06T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Oakland" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monterey Contra Dance" details = """ Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. ​Prices: $12 General ​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations $5 active military & full-time students, with ID FREE! for children 12 & under ​""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-04-06/"] start = "2024-04-06T18:40:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-06T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monterey" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Roseville English Country Dance" details = "English Country Dance at the Masonic Lodge, 235 Vernon St., Roseville! Check our website for the most current information." links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/roseville-ca-first-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-04-07/"] start = "2024-04-07T14:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-07T17:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Roseville" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Quite Carried Away"] callers = ["David Newitt"] price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance" details = """ English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm.""" links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-04-07/"] start = "2024-04-07T17:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-07T19:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sebastopol" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$3-$15" organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley English Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-04-11/"] start = "2024-04-11T19:15:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-11T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Queer Contra Dance Camp" details = "Queer Contra Dance Camp is a queer-normative contra dance weekend in the California redwoods with incredible talent and an enthusiastic and friendly community." links = ["https://www.queercontradance.org/queercamp.html", "https://cdss.org/event/queer-contra-dance-camp/2024-04-12/"] start = "2024-04-12T18:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-14T15:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Aptos" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Nimbus", "River Road"] callers = ["Andy Shore", "Isaac Banner"] price = "$125-$500" organisation = "San Francisco Bay Queer Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "San Luis Obispo Monthly Contra Dance" details = "Live music and gender-neutral calling at the monthly contra dance in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dances are monthly on the 2nd Saturday. 6:30 lesson, dancing until 9:30." links = ["https://www.cccds.org/schedule/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-luis-obispo-monthly-contra-dance/2024-04-13/"] start = "2024-04-13T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-13T21:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "San Luis Obispo" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$10" organisation = "Central Coast Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento Contra Dance" details = """ Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door.""" links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-04-13/"] start = "2024-04-13T19:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-13T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-04-14/"] start = "2024-04-14T16:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-14T19:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-04-18/"] start = "2024-04-18T20:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-18T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Doe Taryn"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monterey Contra Dance" details = """ Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. ​Prices: $12 General ​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations $5 active military & full-time students, with ID FREE! for children 12 & under ​""" links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-04-20/"] start = "2024-04-20T18:40:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-20T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monterey" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento English Country Dance" details = "English Country Dance at the Young Ladies’ Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information." links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-english-country-dance-third-sunday/2024-04-21/"] start = "2024-04-21T13:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-21T17:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance" details = """ English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm.""" links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-04-21/"] start = "2024-04-21T17:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-21T19:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sebastopol" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$3-$15" organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley English Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-04-25/"] start = "2024-04-25T19:15:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-25T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Mendocino English Country Dance" details = """ Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). Live music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. Dances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  Fun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!""" links = ["https://www.mendoecd.org/event/monthly-2022-05-28-2022-06-25-2022-07-23-2022-08-27-2022-09-24-2022-10-22-2022-11-26-2022-12-24-2023-05-27-2023-06-24-2023-12-23-2024-04-27/", "https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2024-04-27/"] start = "2024-04-27T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2024-04-27T22:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Caspar" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Take a Dance"] price = "$15" organisation = "Mendocino English Country Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Anaheim Contra Dance" details = """ Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST.  Always live music! Family-friendly, no partner required.  Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm. Free parking.""" links = ["http://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-04-27/"] start = "2024-04-27T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-27T21:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Anaheim" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$12-$18" organisation = "The Living Tradition" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento Contra Dance" details = """ Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door.""" links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-04-27/"] start = "2024-04-27T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-27T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Lifetime Contribution Award Celebration" details = """ You are cordially invited to a special celebration honoring Sharon Green, our 2024 Lifetime Contribution Award recipient. During the event, there will be time to socialize. A few people will speak about Sharon’s impact on them and the larger dance community. CDSS will present the Lifetime Contribution Award. And then we dance! Space is limited at the event hall. Please RSVP sooner rather than later to ensure a spot. If space is full when you RSVP, we’ll let you know that you are on the waitlist.  RSVP for the in-person event For guests unable to attend in person, CDSS and the local organizing team are pleased to offer an online broadcast of Sharon’s celebration. Register for the Zoom event COVID-related protocols will be determined and communicated to registrants closer to the event. We hope to see you there! If you have questions about registering, please call Katy German at 413-203-5467 x100. Image: Sharon Green, 2024 LCA recipient. Photo by Stewart Dean.""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/cdss-lifetime-contribution-award-celebration-honoring-sharon-green/"] start = "2024-04-28T13:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-28T17:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Albany" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "free" organisation = "Country Dance & Song Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-04-28/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/419238437381766/"] start = "2024-04-28T16:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-28T19:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-05-02/"] start = "2024-05-02T20:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-02T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Deanna Rubin"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Circle Left" details = "Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month." links = ["https://www.queercontradance.org/circleleft.html", "https://cdss.org/event/circle-left/2024-05-04/"] start = "2024-05-04T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-04T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Oakland" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monterey Contra Dance" details = """ Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. ​Prices: $12 General ​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations $5 active military & full-time students, with ID FREE! for children 12 & under ​""" links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-05-04/"] start = "2024-05-04T18:40:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-04T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monterey" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Roseville English Country Dance" details = "English Country Dance at the Masonic Lodge, 235 Vernon St., Roseville! Check our website for the most current information." links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/roseville-ca-first-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-05-05/"] start = "2024-05-05T14:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-05T17:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Roseville" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance" details = """ English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm.""" links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-05-05/"] start = "2024-05-05T17:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-05T19:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sebastopol" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$3-$15" organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley English Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-05-09/"] start = "2024-05-09T19:15:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-09T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "San Luis Obispo Monthly Contra Dance" details = "Live music and gender-neutral calling at the monthly contra dance in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dances are monthly on the 2nd Saturday. 6:30 lesson, dancing until 9:30." links = ["https://www.cccds.org/schedule/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-luis-obispo-monthly-contra-dance/2024-05-11/"] start = "2024-05-11T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-11T21:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "San Luis Obispo" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Little Big Band"] callers = ["Kelsey Hartman"] price = "$10" organisation = "Central Coast Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento Contra Dance" details = """ Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door.""" links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-05-11/"] start = "2024-05-11T19:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-11T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-05-12/"] start = "2024-05-12T16:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-12T19:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-05-16/"] start = "2024-05-16T20:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-16T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Alan Winston"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Mad Robin Ball Weekend" details = """ The 2024 edition of the venerable and delightful Mad Robin Ball has been expanded to a long weekend of dance, music, and more in Northern California, May 17 – 21, 2024. Callers are Gene Murrow, Bruce Hamilton, and Kalia Kliban, accompanied by a quartet of beloved musicians: Daniel Beerbohm, Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, and Jacqueline Schwab. Special events (wine tours, kayaking, hikes, etc.) and affordable accommodations (homestays, B&Bs, inns, etc.) are available to dancers coming from afar. Drawing from the many Boston Centre recordings that he produced for Bare Necessities, as well as from recordings by the bands Hold the Mustard and Reunion, Gene has assembled for this year’s Ball a legacy program of “classics” comprising significant and consequential English country dances. Kalia and Bruce will do varied programs on the Friday and Tuesday surrounding the Ball. The programs will be supported and enhanced by the artistry of our musicians, who have had considerable influence on the style of English country dance music in the United States and abroad. The Mad Robin weekend offers English dancers a rare opportunity to dance with three of our genre’s most highly regarded teachers and callers accompanied by exceptional music, as well as enjoy the richness of the Bay Area’s culture and climate.""" links = ["https://nbcds.org/mrb2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/mad-robin-ball-weekend/"] start = "2024-05-17T19:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-21T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Petaluma" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Daniel Beerbohm, Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea & Jacqueline Schwab"] callers = ["Bruce Hamilton", "Gene Murrow", "Kalia Kliban"] organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monterey Contra Dance" details = """ Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. ​Prices: $12 General ​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations $5 active military & full-time students, with ID FREE! for children 12 & under ​""" links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-05-18/"] start = "2024-05-18T18:40:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-18T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monterey" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento English Country Dance" details = "English Country Dance at the Young Ladies’ Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information." links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-english-country-dance-third-sunday/2024-05-19/"] start = "2024-05-19T13:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-19T17:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Quite Carried Away"] callers = ["Gary Sandler"] price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance" details = """ English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm.""" links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-05-19/"] start = "2024-05-19T17:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-19T19:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sebastopol" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$3-$15" organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley English Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-05-23/"] start = "2024-05-23T19:15:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-23T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Mendocino English Country Dance" details = """ Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). Live music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. Dances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  Fun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!""" links = ["https://www.mendoecd.org/event/monthly-2022-05-28-2022-06-25-2022-07-23-2022-08-27-2022-09-24-2022-10-22-2022-11-26-2022-12-24-2023-05-27-2023-06-24-2023-12-23-2024-05-25/", "https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2024-05-25/"] start = "2024-05-25T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2024-05-25T22:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Caspar" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Take a Dance"] price = "$15" organisation = "Mendocino English Country Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Anaheim Contra Dance" details = """ Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST.  Always live music! Family-friendly, no partner required.  Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm. Free parking.""" links = ["https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-05-25/"] start = "2024-05-25T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-25T21:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Anaheim" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$12-$18" organisation = "The Living Tradition" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento Contra Dance" details = """ Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door.""" links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-05-25/"] start = "2024-05-25T19:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-25T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Magic Reelism"] callers = ["Kelsey Hartman"] price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-05-26/"] start = "2024-05-26T16:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-26T19:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-05-30/"] start = "2024-05-30T20:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-30T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Cain Raisers"] callers = ["Kelsey Hartman"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Circle Left" details = "Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month." links = ["https://www.queercontradance.org/circleleft.html", "https://cdss.org/event/circle-left/2024-06-01/"] start = "2024-06-01T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-06-01T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Oakland" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monterey Contra Dance" details = """ Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. ​Prices: $12 General ​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations $5 active military & full-time students, with ID FREE! for children 12 & under ​""" links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-06-01/"] start = "2024-06-01T18:40:00-07:00" end = "2024-06-01T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monterey" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Roseville English Country Dance" details = "English Country Dance at the Masonic Lodge, 235 Vernon St., Roseville! Check our website for the most current information." links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/roseville-ca-first-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-06-02/"] start = "2024-06-02T14:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-06-02T17:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Roseville" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance" details = """ English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm.""" links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-06-02/"] start = "2024-06-02T14:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-06-02T16:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sebastopol" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$3-$15" organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-06-06/"] start = "2024-06-06T20:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-06-06T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Whiskey Brothers Trio"] callers = ["Claire Takemori"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Scandia Camp Mendocino" links = ["http://scandiacampmendocino.org/"] start_date = "2024-06-08" end_date = "2024-06-15" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Mendocino" styles = ["scandi"] workshop = true social = true price = "$1200-$1300" organisation = "Scandia Camp Mendocino" source = "events/usa/mendocino.yaml" [[events]] name = "San Luis Obispo Monthly Contra Dance" details = "Live music and gender-neutral calling at the monthly contra dance in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dances are monthly on the 2nd Saturday. 6:30 lesson, dancing until 9:30." links = ["https://www.cccds.org/schedule/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-luis-obispo-monthly-contra-dance/2024-06-08/"] start = "2024-06-08T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-06-08T21:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "San Luis Obispo" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$10" organisation = "Central Coast Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento Contra Dance" details = """ Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door.""" links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-06-08/"] start = "2024-06-08T19:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-06-08T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-06-09/"] start = "2024-06-09T16:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-06-09T19:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley English Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-06-13/"] start = "2024-06-13T19:15:00-07:00" end = "2024-06-13T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Introduction to Austen-era English Country Dance" details = """ Join Monrovia English Country Dance for a special introductory class on dancing in Jane Austen’s time! This beginner-friendly class will teach the basics of English Country Dance as seen in Austen’s novels and their movie adaptations. No partner required, no costume required; all are invited to have a relaxing and fun time. Dances will be taught by Cara King, who has lectured on Austen-era dancing for JASNA-SW, and taught Regency dance for the Historical Tea & Dance Society, Monrovia ECD, and the Regency Fiction Writers. (Recorded music.)""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/introduction-to-austen-era-english-country-dance/", "https://monroviaecd.org/"] start = "2024-06-14T19:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-06-14T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monrovia" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = false price = "$5" organisation = "Monrovia English Country Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monterey Contra Dance" details = """ Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. ​Prices: $12 General ​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations $5 active military & full-time students, with ID FREE! for children 12 & under ​""" links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-06-15/"] start = "2024-06-15T18:40:00-07:00" end = "2024-06-15T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monterey" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "BACDS Hey Days English Dance and Music Week" details = "Come join us for Hey Days, the annual BACDS English Country Dance and Music Week in the scenic wine country of northern California. We look forward to a wonderful week of dancing, singing, music-making, and friendship, with a good dose of merry abandon. Staff includes Bridget Whitehead (program director), Melissa Running, David Millstone, Alchemy, Betsy Branch, Jeff Spero, Dave Langford, Jonathan Werk, and McKinley James." links = ["https://www.bacds.org/camps/eweek2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/bacds-hey-days-english-dance-and-music-week/"] start = "2024-06-16T16:00:00-04:00" end = "2024-06-23T16:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Rohnert Park" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Alchemy"] price = "$1220" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento English Country Dance" details = "English Country Dance at the Young Ladies’ Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information." links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-english-country-dance-third-sunday/2024-06-16/"] start = "2024-06-16T13:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-06-16T17:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance" details = """ English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm.""" links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-06-16/"] start = "2024-06-16T17:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-06-16T19:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sebastopol" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$3-$15" organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-06-20/"] start = "2024-06-20T20:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-06-20T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The New Vintage Revelers"] callers = ["Erik Hoffman"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Mendocino English Country Dance" details = """ Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). Live music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. Dances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  Fun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2024-06-22/"] start = "2024-06-22T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2024-06-22T22:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Caspar" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Take a Dance"] organisation = "Mendocino English Country Dance" cancelled = true source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "BACDS Family Week" details = """ BACDS Family Week celebrates its 31st year with its magical dance and music celebration in the beautiful redwoods of Aptos, CA. Open and welcoming to families of all kinds and sizes! Staff this year will include Shirleigh Brannon (Irish dance), Lindsay Verbil (English Country Dance), Yoyo Zhou (Contra) and Susan Frontczak (theater and storytelling), plus Talitha Amadeo Aho (singing), Jeff Spero (keyboard), M’Gilvry Allen (fiddle), Ben Saylor (Irish flute), Anne Bingham Goess (fiddle), Craig Johnson (keyboard), Lorraine Kostka (crafts), and Raffi Maslan and Andy Wilson (Circus Arts). Camp also offers Waldorf-inspired preschool and roving babysitters for the little ones. $975 adults, $840 teens, $650 kids 6-12, $300 kids 2-5. Work trade discount available.""" links = ["https://www.bacds.org/familyweek/", "https://cdss.org/event/bay-area-country-dance-society-family-week-camp/"] start_date = "2024-06-23" end_date = "2024-06-29" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Aptos" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Lindsay Verbil", "Yoyo Zhou"] price = "$650-$975" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Anaheim Contra Dance" details = """ Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST.  Always live music! Family-friendly, no partner required.  Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm. Free parking.""" links = ["http://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-06-22/"] start = "2024-06-22T17:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-06-22T21:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Anaheim" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$12-$18" organisation = "The Living Tradition" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento Contra Dance" details = """ Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door.""" links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-06-22/"] start = "2024-06-22T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-06-22T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Dane Wallinga"] price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-06-23/"] start = "2024-06-23T16:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-06-23T19:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley English Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-06-27/"] start = "2024-06-27T19:15:00-07:00" end = "2024-06-27T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "AmWeek" links = ["https://amweek.camp/"] start_date = "2024-06-30" end_date = "2024-07-05" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Ben Lomond" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Potent Brew"] callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby", "Chris Page"] price = "$320-$800" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sebastopol 5th Sunday Advanced English Dance" details = """ The Sebastopol 5th Sunday dance is a chance for our callers, dancers and musicians to enjoy an afternoon of challenging material and streamlined teaching. We expect dancers attending these sessions to be completely comfortable with heys for 3 and 4, dolphin heys, double figure 8s, and triple minor progression. They should also be able to maintain their sense of orientation within the set. This is not the time to bring your friends who are new to English country dancing, though we’d love to see them at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. Note: We occasionally change our venue or time to accommodate special events, so please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm.""" links = ["https://nbcds.org/event/sebastopol-advanced-english-country-dance-2-2022-07-31-2023-10-29-2024-06-30/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-5th-sunday-advanced-english-dance/2024-06-30/"] start = "2024-06-30T14:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-06-30T16:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sebastopol" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true callers = ["Bruce Hamilton"] price = "$5-$15" organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-07-04/"] start = "2024-07-04T20:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-07-04T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" cancelled = true source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Circle Left" details = "Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month." links = ["https://www.queercontradance.org/circleleft.html", "https://cdss.org/event/circle-left/2024-07-06/"] start = "2024-07-06T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-07-06T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Oakland" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Natterjack"] callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby"] price = "$5-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monterey Contra Dance" details = """ Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. ​Prices: $12 General ​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations $5 active military & full-time students, with ID FREE! for children 12 & under ​""" links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-07-06/"] start = "2024-07-06T18:40:00-07:00" end = "2024-07-06T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monterey" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Roseville English Country Dance" details = "English Country Dance at the Masonic Lodge, 235 Vernon St., Roseville! Check our website for the most current information." links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/roseville-ca-first-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-07-07/"] start = "2024-07-07T14:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-07-07T17:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Roseville" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance" details = """ English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm.""" links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-07-07/"] start = "2024-07-07T14:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-07-07T16:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sebastopol" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$3-$15" organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "HTDS Summer Fun Assembly Dance Party" details = """ Summertime is time for FUN at our Summer Fun Assembly Dance Party in our lovely air-conditioned hall! Whether you have danced with us before or have seen this dancing done in movies and TV shows, join us for a delightful journey of fun, friendship, and connection at our English Country Sunday dance party! An engaging dance style featuring a range of dances from 1650–2000s. Yes, English country dances are still being created as a living history dance form! Our programs are designed for both beginners and experienced dancers alike. Immerse yourself in a world of lively music, delightful tea, a potluck spread, and the warmth of newfound friendships. Whether you’re taking your first steps in this type of dance or seeking new challenges, our dance party promises an unforgettable experience for all! With callers Victor Lindsey & Lindsay Verbil and featuring musicians Laura Osborn & Frank Hoppe Beginners Welcome No Partner Needed Costumes Optional More details:  Potluck Tea Time in July! Please bring something to share. HTDS will provide the basics along with hot tea and punch. Our community will bring potluck items to share at the tables. Please note: You are not required to bring something, however potluck items are appreciated. Please bring a family-size portion (4–8 small servings) or larger as you wish. Our historical dance parties will be potluck. We invite all our community members to bring noshes to share for our tea time! Costumes? Only if you wish!  Of course, costumes are never required, and we like to encourage you to wear something that brings you joy! Perhaps something that celebrates summertime. Your favorite skirt you love to twirl in. Or that tie or cravat that makes your sunny personality shine through! (With a reminder to avoid high heels, trains, wings, or anything else that drags, clunks, or sticks out, as these generally interfere with your dancing or the dancing of others. Thanks!) Friendship Dance Scholarships Friendship Dance Scholarships are available for all Historical Tea & Dance Society events. Our community believes that dancing should be available for all. If you or a friend you know would be served by a Friendship Dance Scholarship, please reach out.""" links = ["https://historicalteaanddance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/htds-summer-fun-assembly-english-country-dance-party/"] start = "2024-07-07T14:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-07-07T18:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "South Pasadena" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true callers = ["Lindsay Verbil", "Victor Lindsey"] organisation = "Historical Tea & Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley English Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-07-11/"] start = "2024-07-11T19:15:00-07:00" end = "2024-07-11T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "San Luis Obispo Monthly Contra Dance" details = "Live music and gender-neutral calling at the monthly contra dance in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dances are monthly on the 2nd Saturday. 6:30 lesson, dancing until 9:30." links = ["https://www.cccds.org/schedule/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-luis-obispo-monthly-contra-dance/2024-07-13/"] start = "2024-07-13T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-07-13T21:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "San Luis Obispo" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$10" organisation = "Central Coast Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento Contra Dance" details = """ Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door.""" links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-07-13/"] start = "2024-07-13T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-07-13T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-07-14/"] start = "2024-07-14T16:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-07-14T19:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-07-18/"] start = "2024-07-18T20:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-07-18T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Erik Hoffman"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monterey Contra Dance" details = """ Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. ​Prices: $12 General ​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations $5 active military & full-time students, with ID FREE! for children 12 & under ​""" links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-07-20/"] start = "2024-07-20T18:40:00-07:00" end = "2024-07-20T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monterey" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento English Country Dance" details = "English Country Dance at the Young Ladies’ Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information." links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-english-country-dance-third-sunday/2024-07-21/"] start = "2024-07-21T13:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-07-21T17:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Quite Carried Away"] callers = ["David Newitt"] price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance" details = """ English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm.""" links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-07-21/"] start = "2024-07-21T14:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-07-21T16:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sebastopol" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$3-$15" organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley English Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-07-25/"] start = "2024-07-25T19:15:00-07:00" end = "2024-07-25T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Bruce Hamilton"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monrovia English Country Dance" details = "Please join us for English Country Dancing on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 7:30-10pm in the Guildhall of St Luke’s Episcopal Church. $5 admission (cash only). Beginners welcome! All dances are taught, walked through and called. No partner or costume required; just bring comfortable closed-toed shoes and a water bottle. We’re friendly, laid-back, and welcoming!" links = ["https://monroviaecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/monrovia-english-country-dance/2024-07-26/"] start = "2024-07-26T19:15:00-07:00" end = "2024-07-26T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monrovia" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5" organisation = "Monrovia English Country Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Mendocino English Country Dance" details = """ Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). Live music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. Dances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  Fun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2024-07-27/"] start = "2024-07-27T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2024-07-27T22:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Caspar" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Take a Dance"] price = "$15" organisation = "Mendocino English Country Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Anaheim Contra Dance" details = """ Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST.  Always live music! Family-friendly, no partner required.  Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm. Free parking.""" links = ["https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-07-27/"] start = "2024-07-27T17:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-07-27T21:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Anaheim" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$12-$18" organisation = "The Living Tradition" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento Contra Dance" details = """ Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door.""" links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-07-27/"] start = "2024-07-27T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-07-27T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["The Community Band"] callers = ["Mark Goodwin"] price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-07-28/"] start = "2024-07-28T16:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-07-28T19:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-08-01/"] start = "2024-08-01T20:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-08-01T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" cancelled = true source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Circle Left" details = "Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month." links = ["https://www.queercontradance.org/circleleft.html", "https://cdss.org/event/circle-left/2024-08-03/"] start = "2024-08-03T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-08-03T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Oakland" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monterey Contra Dance" details = """ Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. ​Prices: $12 General ​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations $5 active military & full-time students, with ID FREE! for children 12 & under ​""" links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-08-03/"] start = "2024-08-03T18:40:00-07:00" end = "2024-08-03T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monterey" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Roseville English Country Dance" details = "English Country Dance at the Masonic Lodge, 235 Vernon St., Roseville! Check our website for the most current information." links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/roseville-ca-first-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-08-04/"] start = "2024-08-04T14:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-08-04T17:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Roseville" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance" details = """ English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm.""" links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-08-04/"] start = "2024-08-04T14:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-08-04T16:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sebastopol" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$3-$15" organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "A Taste of Labyrinth" details = """ Waltzing in the Throne Room at Labyrinth! Such a wonderful experience… On Sunday August 4th we will be hosting our annual LOJ dance class to teach the group dances done throughout the evening, along with the lovely Congress of Vienna waltz, and Waltzing Survival Basics. (Yes, you can waltz if you learn a few basics!) Dance, sip tea, and get to know LOJ friends throughout this afternoon, and evening, of dance. Beginners welcome! (We teach you how to dance along with practicing the dances!) No partner needed! (Folks are friendly and there will be plenty of partners for all.) Then come back the same evening for a special after-hours event—2 back-to-back waltz classes—focusing on the rotary waltz with teachers Christopher Gauntt and Jessica Yoder 7:30pm–9:30pm and finishing the evening with 30 minutes of waltz practice and a chance to ask questions and get personalized style tips from our instructors. Schedule for the day: 2pm: Hall opens 2:30pm: Labyrinth dances workshop begins (a tea time break will happen in the middle) 6:15pm: Labyrinth dances workshop ends When attending any dance class, be sure to wear comfortable shoes for a dance floor. No high heels or sneakers as both will impede your movement for this style of dance. Please wear shoes that will move smoothly across a wood dance floor. (See our post in discussions on an easy solution for this!) Beginners are welcome! No partner needed! We look forward to greeting our Labyrinth Masquerade Ball friends old and new! Email us if you have questions. You are welcome to bring and wear costume pieces to help you understand better how to move in them on the dance floor. For more information about the ball (dates to be announced) in Los Angeles, go to the Labyrinth Masquerade Ball website. (We do not run this event or manage tickets. Please direct questions about Labyrinth Masquerade to their website.)""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/htds-labyrinth-masquerade-ball-throne-room-dances-prep-class-option-for-waltz-class/", "https://historicalteaanddance.org/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2571582092999071/"] start = "2024-08-04T14:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-08-04T18:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "South Pasadena" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = false callers = ["Christopher Gauntt", "Darlene Hamilton"] organisation = "Historical Tea & Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley English Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-08-08/"] start = "2024-08-08T19:15:00-07:00" end = "2024-08-08T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monrovia English Country Dance" details = "Please join us for English Country Dancing on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 7:30-10pm in the Guildhall of St Luke’s Episcopal Church. $5 admission (cash only). Beginners welcome! All dances are taught, walked through and called. No partner or costume required; just bring comfortable closed-toed shoes and a water bottle. We’re friendly, laid-back, and welcoming!" links = ["https://monroviaecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/monrovia-english-country-dance/2024-08-09/"] start = "2024-08-09T19:15:00-07:00" end = "2024-08-09T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monrovia" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5" organisation = "Monrovia English Country Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "San Luis Obispo Monthly Contra Dance" details = "Live music and gender-neutral calling at the monthly contra dance in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dances are monthly on the 2nd Saturday. 6:30 lesson, dancing until 9:30." links = ["https://www.cccds.org/schedule/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-luis-obispo-monthly-contra-dance/2024-08-10/"] start = "2024-08-10T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-08-10T21:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "San Luis Obispo" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$10" organisation = "Central Coast Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento Contra Dance" details = """ Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door.""" links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-08-10/"] start = "2024-08-10T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-08-10T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-08-11/"] start = "2024-08-11T16:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-08-11T19:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-08-15/"] start = "2024-08-15T20:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-08-15T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Eric Black"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balance the Bay" details = "Balance the Bay is a high-power contra weekend in San Francisco, located just 2000 feet from the ocean, overlooking Lake Merced. Hot dancing in the cool ocean breeze! This year we feature Riptide and Countercurrent, with gender-neutral calling by Jacqui Grennan and Maia McCormick. Lots of space, lots of parking, lots of food, lots of fun! Register now." links = ["https://bacds.org/camps/btb2024/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/367690706325047/", "https://cdss.org/event/balance-the-bay-san-francisco-contra-weekend/"] start = "2024-08-16T19:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-08-18T17:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "San Francisco" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Riptide", "Countercurrent"] callers = ["Jacqui Grennan", "Maia McCormick"] organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monterey Contra Dance" details = """ Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. ​Prices: $12 General ​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations $5 active military & full-time students, with ID FREE! for children 12 & under ​""" links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-08-17/"] start = "2024-08-17T18:40:00-07:00" end = "2024-08-17T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monterey" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento English Country Dance" details = "English Country Dance at the Young Ladies’ Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information." links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-english-country-dance-third-sunday/2024-08-18/"] start = "2024-08-18T13:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-08-18T17:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance" details = """ English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm.""" links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-08-18/"] start = "2024-08-18T14:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-08-18T16:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sebastopol" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$3-$15" organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley English Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-08-22/"] start = "2024-08-22T19:15:00-07:00" end = "2024-08-22T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monrovia English Country Dance" details = "Please join us for English Country Dancing on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 7:30-10pm in the Guildhall of St Luke’s Episcopal Church. $5 admission (cash only). Beginners welcome! All dances are taught, walked through and called. No partner or costume required; just bring comfortable closed-toed shoes and a water bottle. We’re friendly, laid-back, and welcoming!" links = ["https://monroviaecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/monrovia-english-country-dance/2024-08-23/"] start = "2024-08-23T19:15:00-07:00" end = "2024-08-23T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monrovia" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5" organisation = "Monrovia English Country Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Mendocino English Country Dance" details = """ Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). Live music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. Dances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  Fun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!""" links = ["https://www.mendoecd.org/events/", "https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2024-08-24/"] start = "2024-08-24T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2024-08-24T22:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Caspar" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Take a Dance"] price = "$15" organisation = "Mendocino English Country Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Anaheim Contra Dance" details = """ Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST.  Always live music! Family-friendly, no partner required.  Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm. Free parking.""" links = ["https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-08-24/"] start = "2024-08-24T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-08-24T21:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Anaheim" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$12-$18" organisation = "The Living Tradition" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento Contra Dance" details = """ Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door.""" links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-08-24/"] start = "2024-08-24T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-08-24T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-08-25/"] start = "2024-08-25T16:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-08-25T19:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-08-29/"] start = "2024-08-29T20:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-08-29T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Deanna Rubin"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Roseville English Country Dance" details = "English Country Dance at the Masonic Lodge, 235 Vernon St., Roseville! Check our website for the most current information." links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/roseville-ca-first-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-09-01/"] start = "2024-09-01T14:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-09-01T17:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Roseville" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance" details = """ English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm.""" links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-09-01/"] start = "2024-09-01T14:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-09-01T16:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sebastopol" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5-$15" organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "BACDS Peninsula English Country Dance" details = """ Caller: Alan Winston. Musicians: Valerie Rose, Christopher Jacoby, Bill Jensen. $20 non-member, $15 members""" links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/peninsula/", "https://cdss.org/event/bacds-peninsula-english-country-dance/"] start = "2024-09-03T19:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-09-03T21:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Palo Alto" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true callers = ["Alan Winston"] price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-09-05/"] start = "2024-09-05T20:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-09-05T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Circle Left" details = "Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month." links = ["https://www.queercontradance.org/circleleft.html", "https://cdss.org/event/circle-left/2024-09-07/"] start = "2024-09-07T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-09-07T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Oakland" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Magic Reelism"] callers = ["Yoyo Zhou"] price = "$5-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monterey Contra Dance" details = """ Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. ​Prices: $12 General ​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations $5 active military & full-time students, with ID FREE! for children 12 & under ​""" links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-09-07/"] start = "2024-09-07T18:40:00-07:00" end = "2024-09-07T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monterey" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-09-08/"] start = "2024-09-08T16:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-09-08T19:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Echo Summit" links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/echo-summit-dance-camp-2024/"] start_date = "2024-09-13" end_date = "2024-09-15" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Figments", "Toss the Possum"] callers = ["Jesse Edgerton", "Wendy Graham"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley English Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-09-12/"] start = "2024-09-12T19:15:00-07:00" end = "2024-09-12T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monrovia English Country Dance" details = "Please join us for English Country Dancing on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 7:30-10pm in the Guildhall of St Luke’s Episcopal Church. $5 admission (cash only). Beginners welcome! All dances are taught, walked through and called. No partner or costume required; just bring comfortable closed-toed shoes and a water bottle. We’re friendly, laid-back, and welcoming!" links = ["https://monroviaecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/monrovia-english-country-dance/2024-09-13/"] start = "2024-09-13T19:15:00-07:00" end = "2024-09-13T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monrovia" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5" organisation = "Monrovia English Country Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "San Luis Obispo Monthly Contra Dance" details = "Live music and gender-neutral calling at the monthly contra dance in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dances are monthly on the 2nd Saturday. 6:30 lesson, dancing until 9:30." links = ["https://www.cccds.org/schedule/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-luis-obispo-monthly-contra-dance/2024-09-14/"] start = "2024-09-14T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-09-14T21:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "San Luis Obispo" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$10" organisation = "Central Coast Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento Contra Dance" details = """ Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door.""" links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-09-14/"] start = "2024-09-14T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-09-14T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" cancelled = true source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento English Country Dance" details = "English Country Dance at the Young Ladies’ Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information." links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-english-country-dance-third-sunday/2024-09-15/"] start = "2024-09-15T13:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-09-15T17:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance" details = """ English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm.""" links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-09-15/"] start = "2024-09-15T14:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-09-15T16:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sebastopol" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$3-$15" organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "BACDS Peninsula English Country Dance" details = """ Caller: Bruce Hamilton, Musicians: Cat Taylor, Robin Lockner, Bill Jensen. $20 non-member, $15 members""" links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/peninsula/", "https://cdss.org/event/bacds-peninsula-english-country-dance-2/"] start = "2024-09-17T19:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-09-17T21:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Palo Alto" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true callers = ["Bruce Hamilton"] price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-09-19/"] start = "2024-09-19T20:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-09-19T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Flagstones"] callers = ["Doe Taryn"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monterey Contra Dance" details = """ Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. ​Prices: $12 General ​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations $5 active military & full-time students, with ID FREE! for children 12 & under ​""" links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-09-21/"] start = "2024-09-21T18:40:00-07:00" end = "2024-09-21T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monterey" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-09-22/"] start = "2024-09-22T16:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-09-22T19:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley English Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-09-26/"] start = "2024-09-26T19:15:00-07:00" end = "2024-09-26T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monrovia English Country Dance" details = "Please join us for English Country Dancing on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 7:30-10pm in the Guildhall of St Luke’s Episcopal Church. $5 admission (cash only). Beginners welcome! All dances are taught, walked through and called. No partner or costume required; just bring comfortable closed-toed shoes and a water bottle. We’re friendly, laid-back, and welcoming!" links = ["https://monroviaecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/monrovia-english-country-dance/2024-09-27/"] start = "2024-09-27T19:15:00-07:00" end = "2024-09-27T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monrovia" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5" organisation = "Monrovia English Country Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Mendocino English Country Dance" details = """ Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). Live music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. Dances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  Fun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!""" links = ["https://www.mendoecd.org/events/", "https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2024-09-28/"] start = "2024-09-28T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2024-09-28T22:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Caspar" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Take a Dance"] callers = ["Alan Winston"] price = "$15" organisation = "Mendocino English Country Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Anaheim Contra Dance" details = """ Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST.  Always live music! Family-friendly, no partner required.  Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm. Free parking.""" links = ["https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-09-28/"] start = "2024-09-28T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-09-28T21:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Anaheim" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$12-$18" organisation = "The Living Tradition" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento Contra Dance" details = """ Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door.""" links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-09-28/"] start = "2024-09-28T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-09-28T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sebastopol 5th Sunday Advanced English Dance" details = """ The Sebastopol 5th Sunday dance is a chance for our callers, dancers and musicians to enjoy an afternoon of challenging material and streamlined teaching. We expect dancers attending these sessions to be completely comfortable with heys for 3 and 4, dolphin heys, double figure 8s, and triple minor progression. They should also be able to maintain their sense of orientation within the set. This is not the time to bring your friends who are new to English country dancing, though we’d love to see them at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. Note: We occasionally change our venue or time to accommodate special events, so please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm.""" links = ["https://nbcds.org/event/sebastopol-advanced-english-country-dance-2-2022-07-31-2023-10-29-2024-06-30-2024-09-29/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-5th-sunday-advanced-english-dance/2024-09-29/"] start = "2024-09-29T14:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-09-29T16:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sebastopol" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5-$15" organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "BACDS Peninsula English Country Dance" details = """ Caller: Kalia Kliban, Musicians: Ben Jackson, Renata Bratt, Bill Jensen. $20 non-member, $15 members""" links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/peninsula/", "https://cdss.org/event/bacds-peninsula-english-country-dance-3/"] start = "2024-10-01T19:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-10-01T21:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Palo Alto" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true callers = ["Kalia Kliban"] price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Harvest Moon Dance Festival" links = ["http://www.sbcds.org/hm/"] start_date = "2024-10-04" end_date = "2024-10-06" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Santa Barbara" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Latter Day Lizards", "Wild Asparagus"] callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf", "George Marshall"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-10-03/"] start = "2024-10-03T20:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-10-03T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Green Gates"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Harvest Moon" links = ["https://www.sbcds.org/hm/"] start = "2024-10-04T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-10-06T21:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Santa Barbara" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["The Latter Day Lizards", "Wild Asparagus"] callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf", "George Marshall"] price = "$70-$185" organisation = "Santa Barbara Contra Dance Society" source = "events/usa/sbcds.yaml" [[events]] name = "Circle Left" details = "Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month." links = ["https://www.queercontradance.org/circleleft.html", "https://cdss.org/event/circle-left/2024-10-05/"] start = "2024-10-05T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-10-05T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Oakland" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Kelsey Hartman"] price = "$5-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monterey Contra Dance" details = """ Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. ​Prices: $12 General ​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations $5 active military & full-time students, with ID FREE! for children 12 & under ​""" links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-10-05/"] start = "2024-10-05T18:40:00-07:00" end = "2024-10-05T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monterey" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Roseville English Country Dance" details = "English Country Dance at the Masonic Lodge, 235 Vernon St., Roseville! Check our website for the most current information." links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/roseville-ca-first-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-10-06/"] start = "2024-10-06T14:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-10-06T17:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Roseville" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance" details = """ English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm.""" links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-10-06/"] start = "2024-10-06T14:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-10-06T16:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sebastopol" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$3-$15" organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley English Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-10-10/"] start = "2024-10-10T19:15:00-07:00" end = "2024-10-10T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monrovia English Country Dance" details = "Please join us for English Country Dancing on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 7:30-10pm in the Guildhall of St Luke’s Episcopal Church. $5 admission (cash only). Beginners welcome! All dances are taught, walked through and called. No partner or costume required; just bring comfortable closed-toed shoes and a water bottle. We’re friendly, laid-back, and welcoming!" links = ["https://monroviaecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/monrovia-english-country-dance/2024-10-11/"] start = "2024-10-11T19:15:00-07:00" end = "2024-10-11T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monrovia" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5" organisation = "Monrovia English Country Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "San Luis Obispo Monthly Contra Dance" details = "Live music and gender-neutral calling at the monthly contra dance in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dances are monthly on the 2nd Saturday. 6:30 lesson, dancing until 9:30." links = ["https://www.cccds.org/schedule/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-luis-obispo-monthly-contra-dance/2024-10-12/"] start = "2024-10-12T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-10-12T21:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "San Luis Obispo" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$10" organisation = "Central Coast Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento Contra Dance" details = """ Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door.""" links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-10-12/"] start = "2024-10-12T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-10-12T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-10-13/"] start = "2024-10-13T16:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-10-13T19:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "BACDS Peninsula English Country Dance" details = """ Caller: Steve White, Musicians: Elizabeth Ingber, Paul Kostka, Bill Jensen. $20 non-member, $15 members""" links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/peninsula/", "https://cdss.org/event/bacds-peninsula-english-country-dance-4/"] start = "2024-10-15T17:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-10-15T19:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Palo Alto" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true callers = ["Steve White"] price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-10-17/"] start = "2024-10-17T20:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-10-17T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Charlie Fenton"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monterey Contra Dance" details = """ Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. ​Prices: $12 General ​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations $5 active military & full-time students, with ID FREE! for children 12 & under ​""" links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-10-19/"] start = "2024-10-19T18:40:00-07:00" end = "2024-10-19T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monterey" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento English Country Dance" details = "English Country Dance at the Young Ladies’ Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information." links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-english-country-dance-third-sunday/2024-10-20/"] start = "2024-10-20T13:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-10-20T17:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Quite Carried Away"] callers = ["David Newitt"] price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance" details = """ English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm.""" links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-10-20/"] start = "2024-10-20T14:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-10-20T16:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sebastopol" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$3-$15" organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "San Francisco Contra Dance" details = """ 2nd & 4th Wednesday in San Francisco! Role names: The role names usually used at this series are “Larks” and “Robins.” Beginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00-10:30 Check our website for details. $25 supporters; $20 non-members; $15 members; $6 students or low-income; or pay what you can.""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/san_francisco_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-francisco-contra-dance/2024-10-23/"] start = "2024-10-23T19:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-10-23T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "San Francisco" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley English Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-10-24/"] start = "2024-10-24T19:15:00-07:00" end = "2024-10-24T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monrovia English Country Dance" details = "Please join us for English Country Dancing on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 7:30-10pm in the Guildhall of St Luke’s Episcopal Church. $5 admission (cash only). Beginners welcome! All dances are taught, walked through and called. No partner or costume required; just bring comfortable closed-toed shoes and a water bottle. We’re friendly, laid-back, and welcoming!" links = ["https://monroviaecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/monrovia-english-country-dance/2024-10-25/"] start = "2024-10-25T19:15:00-07:00" end = "2024-10-25T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monrovia" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5" organisation = "Monrovia English Country Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Mendocino English Country Dance" details = """ Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). Live music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. Dances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  Fun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!""" links = ["https://www.mendoecd.org/events/", "https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2024-10-26/"] start = "2024-10-26T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2024-10-26T22:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Caspar" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Take a Dance"] price = "$15" organisation = "Mendocino English Country Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Anaheim Contra Dance" details = """ Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST.  Always live music! Family-friendly, no partner required.  Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm. Free parking.""" links = ["https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-10-26/"] start = "2024-10-26T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-10-26T21:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Anaheim" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$12-$18" organisation = "The Living Tradition" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento Contra Dance" details = """ Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door.""" links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-10-26/"] start = "2024-10-26T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-10-26T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-10-27/"] start = "2024-10-27T16:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-10-27T19:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Danse Macabre (mini) Ball" details = """ with caller Darlene Hamilton and Halloween-themed music by “Rest ’n’ Peas” (members of Whirled Peas) If you like our Alice in Wonderland Tea Social, The St. Nicholas Ball, and Dancing in the Throne Room at Labyrinth Masquerade, you will love what we do with Halloween! Bring your Spirit of whimsy and fun. This is a dance event. Beginners are welcome. All dances are taught and called. No partner is needed. Folks are friendly and love to dance. This is a dry event. Alcohol is not permitted. (Historical dancers have more fun without it!) Dance, Trick-or-Treat with friends, and more! Costumes befitting the whimsical side of the holiday admired but not required.   Tickets $20 general admission, $30 Patron level Register early. Limited spaces available. Events may sell out. Register for this event, and join the mailing list at HistoricalTeaandDance.org, to be apprised of future events, updates, and registration alerts.""" links = ["https://historicalteaanddance.org/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBT87TgJhBttN4uLqtsUzA11uP9-mQbO4ibEXFze7L3rbkew/viewform", "https://cdss.org/event/danse-macabre-mini-ball/"] start = "2024-10-29T19:15:00-07:00" end = "2024-10-29T22:15:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Pasadena" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Rest 'n' Peas"] callers = ["Darlene Hamilton"] price = "$20-$30" organisation = "Historical Tea & Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Foggy Moon Contra Dance Weekend" details = """ Please join us on November 1-3, 2024, for our 8th Foggy Moon Contra Dance Weekend, in beautiful Monterey, California! Our amazing talent will be: Joyride! from Portland, Oregon and Stomp Rocket with callers Will Mentor and Jacqui Grennan! (Joyride is: George Penk, Erik Weburg, Sue Songer & Jeff Kerssen-Griep) (Stomp Rocket is: Dave Langford, Glen Loper & Bethany Waickman) Dance with us Friday night through Sunday night in beautiful Monterey, CA The Monterey YMCA is an airy WWII-era wooden USO dance hall Healthy light snacks will be provided every day, all day, with tables indoors and out We continue to have a policy of masks being strongly recommended but not required.  All dancers and staff will need to present a negative COVID test upon first arrival at the hall (once for the weekend). We will have COVID tests available for purchase, and good quality paper masks will be available for free, for those who would like to use them We will also work to ensure good ventilation in the hall, no matter the weather Cancellation policy: full refund, if requested, for any reason.""" links = ["http://montereycontradance.org/foggy-moon.html", "https://cdss.org/event/foggy-moon-contra-dance-weekend/"] start_date = "2024-11-01" end_date = "2024-11-03" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monterey" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Joyride", "Stomp Rocket"] callers = ["Jacqui Grennan", "Will Mentor"] organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-10-31/"] start = "2024-10-31T20:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-10-31T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Uncle Dave"] callers = ["Erik Hoffman"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Circle Left" details = "Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month." links = ["https://www.queercontradance.org/circleleft.html", "https://cdss.org/event/circle-left/2024-11-02/"] start = "2024-11-02T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-11-02T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Oakland" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Doe Taryn"] price = "$5-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monterey Contra Dance" details = """ Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. ​Prices: $12 General ​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations $5 active military & full-time students, with ID FREE! for children 12 & under ​""" links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-11-02/"] start = "2024-11-02T18:40:00-07:00" end = "2024-11-02T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monterey" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Roseville English Country Dance" details = "English Country Dance at the Masonic Lodge, 235 Vernon St., Roseville! Check our website for the most current information." links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/roseville-ca-first-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-11-03/"] start = "2024-11-03T14:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-11-03T17:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Roseville" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance" details = """ English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm.""" links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-11-03/"] start = "2024-11-03T14:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-11-03T16:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sebastopol" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$3-$15" organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "The Colonial Tea Social" details = """ Featuring dance leader James Hutson  with music by David James & Craig Johnson Doors open at 2pm The Historical Tea & Dance Society is pleased to invite you to an afternoon featuring the wonderful dances of the Colonial era (mid to late 1700s). Tickets $35 patron level / $25 general admission includes dance instruction, live music, and light refreshments As always, Friendship Fund Dance Scholarships are available. These tickets are to assist friends in our community who otherwise might not be able to attend. If interested please contact us. Purchasing tickets in advance helps to fund the event. Register early here. Limited spaces available. Events may sell out. More details about our tea social:  Historical costumes are not required; costumes are admired not required. Many will wear costuming of the Colonial or Regency era. Beginners are welcome. All dances are taught and folks are friendly. Light refreshments will be served. If you would like to bring something for tea time please contact us via the contact link at the bottom of the inset box on this page. Caller James Hutson is the co-founder of the Culver City English Country Dance series and teaches historical dances, including English Country dance, American Family dance, Square dance and more. Register for this event, and join the mailing list, at HistoricalTeaandDance.org to be apprised of future events, updates, and registration alerts.""" links = ["https://historicalteaanddance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/the-colonial-tea-social/"] start = "2024-11-03T14:30:00-08:00" end = "2024-11-03T18:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "South Pasadena" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["David James & Craig Johnson"] callers = ["James Hutson"] price = "$25-$35" organisation = "Historical Tea & Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-11-07/"] start = "2024-11-07T20:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-11-07T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Green Gates"] callers = ["Kelsey Hartman"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monrovia English Country Dance" details = "Please join us for English Country Dancing on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 7:30-10pm in the Guildhall of St Luke’s Episcopal Church. $5 admission (cash only). Beginners welcome! All dances are taught, walked through and called. No partner or costume required; just bring comfortable closed-toed shoes and a water bottle. We’re friendly, laid-back, and welcoming!" links = ["https://monroviaecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/monrovia-english-country-dance/2024-11-08/"] start = "2024-11-08T19:15:00-08:00" end = "2024-11-08T22:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monrovia" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5" organisation = "Monrovia English Country Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "San Luis Obispo Monthly Contra Dance" details = "Live music and gender-neutral calling at the monthly contra dance in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dances are monthly on the 2nd Saturday. 6:30 lesson, dancing until 9:30." links = ["https://www.cccds.org/schedule/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-luis-obispo-monthly-contra-dance/2024-11-09/"] start = "2024-11-09T18:30:00-08:00" end = "2024-11-09T21:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "San Luis Obispo" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$10" organisation = "Central Coast Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento Contra Dance" details = """ Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door.""" links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-11-09/"] start = "2024-11-09T18:30:00-08:00" end = "2024-11-09T22:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Magic Reelism"] callers = ["Kelsey Hartman"] price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Fest Noz" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/906346714713230/"] start = "2024-11-10T17:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-11-10T21:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15" organisation = "Adrienne Simpson" source = "events/usa/berkeley.yaml" [[events]] name = "Catalina Dance Weekend" links = ["https://www.catalinadanceweekend.com/"] start_date = "2024-11-15" end_date = "2024-11-17" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Catalina Island" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Faux Paws", "Engine Room", "Countercurrent"] callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby", "Gaye Fifer"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "BACDS Fall Frolick" details = """ The Bay Area Country Dance Society Presents Fall Frolick A predominantly English Country Dance Weekend at The Bishop’s Ranch in Healdsburg, CA English Country Dance Luminaries Brad Foster, David Newitt, and Anna Rain! Karen Axelrod & Ben Schreiber offering a musician’s track, plus Audrey Jaber, Christopher Jacoby, Shira Kammen, Jim Oakden, & Chip Prince. Sound support by Christopher Jacoby & Alicia Cover. Join us for two days and nights of English dancing, music-making, and workshops aplenty, beginning with something new: dinner on Friday night included! Register now.""" links = ["https://www.bacds.org/camps/fallwk2024//", "https://cdss.org/event/bacds-fall-frolick/"] start = "2024-11-15T16:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-11-17T17:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Healdsburg" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Anna Rain", "Brad Foster", "David Newitt"] price = "$440" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contra Carnivale" links = ["https://contracarnivale.org/"] start_date = "2025-01-17" end_date = "2025-01-19" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "San Luis Obispo" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Stringrays", "The Gaslight Tinkers", "Nova"] callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf", "Frannie Marr", "Jeremy Korr"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Fiddling Frog" details = "A full weekend of great contra dancing to fabulous bands and skillful callers in beautiful Pasadena, CA. Bands and callers for 2025 to be announced soon!" links = ["https://www.caldancecoop.org/special-events/fiddling-frog/", "https://cdss.org/event/fiddling-frog-contra-dance-weekend-2025/"] start = "2025-02-21T19:30:00-05:00" end = "2025-02-23T19:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Pasadena" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["The Syncopaths", "River Road"] callers = ["Susan Petrick", "Lindsey Dono"] organisation = "California Dance Co-operative" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Queer Contra Dance Camp" details = "Queer Contra Dance Camp is a queer-normative contra dance weekend in the California redwoods with incredible talent and an enthusiastic and friendly community." links = ["https://www.queercontradance.org/queercamp.html", "https://cdss.org/event/queer-contra-dance-camp/"] start = "2025-04-11T18:00:00-07:00" end = "2025-04-13T15:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Aptos" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$125-$500" organisation = "San Francisco Bay Queer Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"