[[events]] name = "Old Tyme Contra & Community Dance" details = """ First Saturday of every month: lesson at 6:30, dance 7-9pm. Live band and dance caller for contras, squares, round, and fun crazy family dances, too. Beginners are welcome! No need to bring a partner, but you are welcome to do so. Children over age 8 who are game to participate may also attend. Bring a closed water container and a snack if you choose. Smooth-soled shoes work best on the Library’s wonderful wood floor. Please do not wear perfume or scents to the dances. Suggested donation: $10 adults; kids under 14 free.""" links = ["https://fontanalib.org/events/library-contra-dance-2", "https://cdss.org/event/old-tyme-contra-community-dance-of-macon-county-nc/2024-11-02/"] start = "2024-11-02T18:30:00-04:00" end = "2024-11-02T21:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "NC" city = "Franklin" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$10" organisation = "Friends of Contra Dance of Macon County" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance" details = """ The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band & caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:45pm – 8:15pm. Contra dancing from 8:15pm – 10:30pm. A waltz ends the night! Safe Dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson.""" links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2024-11-04/"] start = "2024-11-04T19:45:00-05:00" end = "2024-11-04T22:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "NC" city = "Asheville" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$12-$45" organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "English Country Dance" details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language." links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-11-06/"] start = "2024-11-06T19:00:00-05:00" end = "2024-11-06T21:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "NC" city = "Asheville" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Luanne Stiles" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Feet Retreat" links = ["https://www.feetretreat.com/"] start_date = "2025-09-19" end_date = "2025-09-21" country = "USA" state = "NC" city = "Ellerbe" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Supertrad", "River Road"] callers = ["Will Mentor", "Cis Hinkle", "Emily Rush", "Gaye Fifer"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"