[[events]] name = "Lake City Contra Dance" details = """ Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email.""" links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2024-10-31/"] start = "2024-10-31T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2024-10-31T22:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "WA" city = "Seattle" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$10-$20" organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras" details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!" links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-227/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-10-31/"] start = "2024-10-31T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2024-10-31T23:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "NY" city = "Rochester" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Tryptech"] callers = ["Margaret Mathews"] price = "$12" organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Thursday Contra Dance" details = """ Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s). Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing $5 to $20 sliding scale Our role terms are Larks and Robins Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays.""" links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-10-31/"] start = "2024-10-31T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2024-10-31T22:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "PA" city = "Philadelphia" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$20" organisation = "PATMAD" 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 = "Balloween" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1077996580599714/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiXjYWlth01Bmb8CuF8dsANhB9yxCFZqWaEeBs6i8s-Y9NJg/viewform"] start = "2024-11-01T18:45:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-01T22:15:00+01:00" country = "Italy" city = "Venice" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Plume", "Duo David & Loris"] price = "€15" organisation = "Sognando a Piedi Nudi - Mestre" source = "events/italy/venice.yaml" [[events]] name = "Breton Samhain" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1656555608246189/", "https://breizhalba.eventcube.io/events/66576/breton-samhain-dance-and-music-festival"] start = "2024-11-01T18:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-01T22:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Edinburgh" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Duo Thomas/Faure"] price = "£6-£12" organisation = "BreizhAlba" source = "events/uk/edinbal.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk at Cinex" details = "Ball" links = ["https://www.folknammusiquetrad.be/event/bal-folk-au-cinex-3/"] start = "2024-11-01T20:15:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-01T23:59:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Namur" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Folknam Musique Trad" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh" links = ["https://www.ceilidhsoc.org/ceilidhs/"] start = "2024-11-01T19:45:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-01T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Sheffield" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£3-£5" organisation = "Sheffield CeilidhSoc" source = "events/uk/sheffield_ceilidh.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-1-11-24-cecil-sharp-house/"] start = "2024-11-01T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-01T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£18-£24" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cambridge Contra Dance" links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"] start = "2024-11-01T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-01T22:15:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Cambridge" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "£2" organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance" source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Flying Shoes Community Dance & Contra Dance" details = """ Everyone is welcome at this two-part monthly dance series. From neophytes to lifelong participants, and so many other demographic variations, we all collaborate to make this community-building participatory arts program a joyful success. See you at the dance! Schedule: 6:00 pm ~ Musicians Warmup ~ Tunes on the All Comers Band page 6:30-7:30 pm ~ Community Dance ~ Lisa Newcomb & Chrissy Fowler calling with the All Comers Band, led by Benjamin Foss & Willy Clemetson ~ Community Dance admission is $1 kids, $2 adults 8:00-11:00 pm ~ Contra Dance ~ We use the terms lark and robin to identify the dance roles. (More on roles here.) ~ Contra Dance Admission is $20 – $15 (a sliding scale lets us cover expenses and compensate performers; please pay as much as you can!) Location: First Church in Belfast UCC, 8 Court St, Belfast (enter via Spring St) Policies:  See Community Care Policy and First Friday FAQ ~ BFS programs are chem free (please be sober) ~ Stay home if you don’t feel well Sponsors: Artisan Builders, Belfast Community Co-op, Colburn Shoe Store, Daisychain Farm, First National Bank, Grace Chiropractic, The Green Store, Searsport Shores Oceanfront Camping, Thomas Fowler PE, Trillium Caterers, and Worth Real Estate""" links = ["https://belfastflyingshoes.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/flying-shoes-first-friday-community-dance-contra-dance/2024-11-01/"] start = "2024-11-01T18:00:00-04:00" end = "2024-11-01T23:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "ME" city = "Belfast" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["All Comers Band"] callers = ["Chrissy Fowler", "David Millstone", "Lisa Newcomb"] price = "$15-$22" organisation = "Belfast Flying Shoes" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "English Country Dance" details = """ Newcomers welcome – come for the lesson at 6:30pm. Dancing to live music at 7pm: Joanne Garton (violin), Aaron Marcus (piano), Will Patton (mandolin). Teaching by Martha Kent and Val Medve. Masks are optional; COVID vaccine and boosters are highly recommended. Dances are taught and walked through, then prompted as you dance—all instruction is non-gendered. Best suited for teens and adults with the ability to walk briskly. Attend with or without a partner;  we’ll change partners throughout the afternoon. Casual, comfortable clothing; shoes with low heels (flip flops and slides don’t work!)  $10-$15 sliding scale.""" links = ["http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/english-country-dance-series/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-4/"] start = "2024-11-01T18:30:00-04:00" end = "2024-11-01T21:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Richmond" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Martha Kent", "Val Medve"] price = "$10-$15" organisation = "Val Medve" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance" details = """ Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. email: info@tecda.ca""" links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-11-01/"] start = "2024-11-01T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2024-11-01T21:00:00-04:00" country = "Canada" state = "Ontario" city = "Toronto" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"] price = "$10" organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Orlando Contra Dance" details = """ Welcome to the Orlando Contra Dance! We feature high-tempo, gender-neutral dancing. We are Florida’s only gender-neutral contra series. Dancing is open to everyone and free for students and returning beginners (2nd dance is free)! Holidays, semester breaks, and regional events happen, so check the schedule before going!""" links = ["https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance-2/2024-11-01/"] start = "2024-11-01T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2024-11-01T22:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "FL" city = "Winter Park" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15" organisation = "Orlando Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance" details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January." links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-11-01/"] start = "2024-11-01T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2024-11-01T22:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "GA" city = "Decatur" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$7-$15" organisation = "ContraATL" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo" details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm." links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/tickets", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2024-11-01/"] start = "2024-11-01T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2024-11-01T23:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "MD" city = "Glen Echo" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$15" organisation = "Friday Night Dancers" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Dance Party" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/559869659771778/"] start = "2024-11-01T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2024-11-01T22:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Burlington" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Triton"] price = "$10-$20" organisation = "Burlington Balfolk" source = "events/usa/burlington.yaml" [[events]] name = "Scissortail Contra Dance" details = "Scissortail Contra Dance in Norman, first Fridays during the school year. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!" links = ["https://scissortail.org/where-we-dance/norman/", "https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-norman-ok/2024-11-01/"] start = "2024-11-01T19:00:00-05:00" end = "2024-11-01T22:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "OK" city = "Norman" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Friday Contra Dance" details = """ All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. $5 – $25, pay what you can.""" links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-11-01/"] start = "2024-11-01T19:30:00-05:00" end = "2024-11-01T22:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Nashville" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$25" organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance" details = """ CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance, first and third Fridays each month. 7:00 p.m. lesson, 7:30-10:30 p.m. dance. $15/general $12/members $19 students. CFOOTMAD events at The Avalon are mask optional and no longer require proof of vaccine or boosters. Vaccines are recommended, but not required.""" links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/community-contra-dance-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2024-11-01/"] start = "2024-11-01T19:00:00-06:00" end = "2024-11-01T22:30:00-06:00" country = "USA" state = "CO" city = "Boulder" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$12-$19" organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance" source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml" [[events]] name = "Friday Night English Dance" details = """ For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org Sliding scale: $7 – $20.""" links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=6015", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-11-01/"] start = "2024-11-01T19:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-11-01T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "OR" city = "Portland" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true callers = ["Cynthia Stenger"] price = "$7-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk am Bodensee" details = "Pamplemousse und Luca Fiorini spielen" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/550931959"] start = "2024-11-02T14:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-02T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Heiligenberg" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Luca Fiorini", "Pamplemousse"] organisation = "Sönke" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "York Region English Country Dancers" details = "English Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don’t need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join us on the first, third, and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. (Please check the website for possible last-minute changes.)" links = ["http://www.yrecd.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/york-region-english-country-dancers/2024-11-02/"] start = "2024-11-02T14:00:00-04:00" end = "2024-11-02T16:00:00-04:00" country = "Canada" state = "Ontario" city = "Newmarket" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "donation" organisation = "York Region English Country Dancers" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk" links = ["https://tanzvolk-leipzig.de/"] start = "2024-11-02T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-02T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Leipzig" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Shillelagh"] price = "€6-€20" organisation = "TanzhausFolk" source = "events/germany/tanzhaus.yaml" [[events]] name = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck" links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"] start = "2024-11-02T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-02T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Austria" city = "Innsbruck" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Plus-De-Deux"] price = "€10-€20" organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck" source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml" [[events]] name = "Scissortail English Country Dance" details = "Scissortail English Country Dance in Oklahoma City, first and third Saturdays.  Check our Facebook or our website for more details!" links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-english-country-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2024-11-02/"] start = "2024-11-02T13:30:00-05:00" end = "2024-11-02T15:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "OK" city = "Oklahoma City" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15" organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Gugelhupf" details = "Duo Thézé mit bal folk" links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-in-dresden/"] start = "2024-11-02T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-02T23:59:59+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Dresden" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Duo Thézé"] organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V." source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bhangra Ceilidh" details = """ A joyful night fusing the irresistible moves of ceilidh and bhangra dancing.\r Kuljit Bhamra MBE, tabla player, composer, and producer, has collaborated with accordionist and composer Becky Price to produce an album of new bhangra ceilidh tunes which will be launched on the night – featuring newly composed music drawing from both vibrant traditions and designed to get people dancing! Kuljit will be joined by melodeonist and singer Hazel Askew to lead a band of brilliant young musicians brought together from alumni of the National Youth Folk Ensemble with specialist Indian instrumentalists.\r \r Leading callers Lisa Heywood and Hardeep Sahota will guide you through joyous dances fusing the irresistible moves of ceilidh and bhangra dancing! Sit back and enjoy interval dance spots from morris and bhangra dancers, the Outside Capering Crew (morris dancing) and Vasda Punjab (bhangra dancing).\r \r Dances are suitable for all levels of experience - including none! The music can also be enjoyed as an aural treat! The callers will show you the moves and use gender-free calling. Come with your friends or on your own – ceilidhs are a great way to meet new people!""" links = ["https://www.efdss.org/whats-on/27-dances/14104-bhangra-ceilidh-2024"] start = "2024-11-02T19:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-02T22:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true callers = ["Lisa Heywood", "Hardeep Sahota"] price = "£12-£18" organisation = "EFDSS" source = "events/uk/efdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cheltenham Ceilidh Club" details = "Come dance or call." links = ["https://www.facebook.com/cheltenhamcb/posts/pfbid02k69QVMgLgyCHkGCxcTFBs2iwaRbVTX2czh6HERssmB5gaww7CvrvvfcrdF3o9XdUl"] start = "2024-11-02T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-02T22:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Cheltenham" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Cheltenham Ceilidh Band"] price = "£5" organisation = "Cheltenham Ceilidh Band" source = "events/uk/cheltenham.yaml" [[events]] name = "Edinburgh Contra Dance" links = ["https://www.citizenticket.com/events/edinburgh-contra-dance/edinburgh-contra-dance-november-2nd/"] start = "2024-11-02T19:45:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-02T22:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Edinburgh" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "£10-£20" organisation = "Edinburgh Contra Dance" source = "events/uk/edinburgh_contra_dance.yaml" [[events]] name = "Baleynbal" details = "Ball" links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2024/11/02/kwintet-gestrikt-vl-hearken-quartet-uk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2361"] start = "2024-11-02T21:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-03T00:30:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Belsele" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Hearken Quartet", "Kwintet Gestrikt"] price = "€16-€19" organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-2-11-24-queens-gate-house/"] start = "2024-11-02T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-02T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£18-£24" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[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 = "The Jefferson Ball" details = """ The Colonial Dance Club of Richmond cordially invites you to the 2024 Jefferson Ball. Enjoy a mixed program of old ECD favorites and modern dances to the delightful music of Elke Baker, Liz Donaldson, and Paul Oorts. An opportunity to review dances is offered at the afternoon review session in the ballroom from 1:30 to 3:30 pm, and doors will open for the ball at 6pm, with the minuet starting the ball at 6:30 pm. Formal attire is requested to add to the festive feel of the evening. The interval will provide time to socialize and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and desserts. All participants must pre-register; please refer to the website for the dance list and registration details.""" links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/2024-jefferson-ball", "https://cdss.org/event/the-jefferson-ball/"] start = "2024-11-02T18:30:00-04:00" end = "2024-11-02T22:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "VA" city = "Richmond" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Elke Baker, Liz Donaldson & Paul Oorts"] price = "$38" organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Goshen Community Contra Dance" details = """ The Goshen Community Contra Dance celebrates its 24th season of dancing contras, squares, reels, circles & waltzes in downtown Goshen, In. No experience or partner needed. New dancers are always welcome and are invited to the beginners’ workshop at 6:30pm.  Always live local and regional bands, and all dances are led by experienced callers. Wear layers of comfortable, lightweight clothing and shoes for active movement. You’ll be dancing on a springy wood floor! General Public: Non-members $8, Members $6 Students: Non-members $5, Members $3 Children under 12: Free Family maximum cost: $18""" links = ["http://godancing.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/goshen-community-contra-dance/2024-11-02/"] start = "2024-11-02T18:30:00-04:00" end = "2024-11-02T22:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "IN" city = "Goshen" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$3-$8" organisation = "Goshen Community Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Swingin' Tern" details = """ Our contra dances are held every first and third Saturday evening year-round from 7:30pm–10:30pm, with a beginners’ workshop at 7pm. We have occasional double dances along with a New Year’s Eve dance. $15 adults/$5 students Caller: Qwill Duvall In Qwill Duvall’s words: I am a contra dancer and caller from the Midwest. I began contra dancing in 2015 shortly after moving to Chicago. A couple years later I began regularly traveling for dancing and I started calling in 2019. I called regularly in the Chicago area during 2019 and the beginning of 2020, and I was just thinking about going on tour when the pandemic hit. Since my work is now remote and dances have started back up, I am now on the road and touring! I’ve been at it since the beginning of 2023. I’ve called from the Midwest to the both coasts including NEFFA this past spring Band: The Dead Sea Squirrels The Dead Sea Squirrels play widely for contra dances and are known for their danceable tunes arranged in medleys designed to closely match and enhance the movements of the particular contra dance being taught/called. They tend to push the boundaries of the southern style with fiddle and fiddle/guitar harmonies. Since all the musicians are also dancers, they understand the importance of the interaction between dancers and musicians, and how to use rhythm and dynamics to augment the feel and excitement of a dance. The Dead Sea Squirrels features Cathy Mason on fiddle, Craig Edwards on fiddle, banjo, and mandolin, and Henry Yoshimura on guitar. Useful Information: Newcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing. No partner is necessary. All dances are taught with a “walk-through” by the caller. We no longer require vaccination. Masks are optional. All dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to the gender-neutral terms Larks & Robins. Dance whatever role you’re comfortable in. We are air-conditioned. We have windows on three sides when we want to let the breeze come in. Our dance is two blocks from the Chatham station on the Morris/Essex line out of Penn Station, NYC. We welcome contributions of home-baked [or not] goodies to share at the break. Please bring your own water bottle. Water bottles may be filled at the kitchen sink. Wear comfortable clothing. Contra dancing is aerobic. We prefer you carry in your shoes. We are a friendly, inclusive group. Pack plenty of smiles!""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/swingin-tern-contra-dance-3/"] start = "2024-11-02T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2024-11-02T22:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "NJ" city = "Chatham" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Dead Sea Squirrels"] callers = ["Qwill Duvall"] price = "$5-$15" organisation = "Swingin' Tern Dances" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Port Ewen English Country Dance" details = """ English Country Dance with visiting callers. Live local band. Air conditioned hall, so we dance all summer! 7 PM skills class for beginners Dance is 7:30 to 10:30. Entry is $15.""" links = ["https://www.hudsonvalleydance.org/english-country-1", "https://cdss.org/event/hudson-valley-country-dancers-port-ewen-english-country-dance/2024-11-02/"] start = "2024-11-02T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2024-11-02T22:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "NY" city = "Port Ewen" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$15" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Wooster Contra Dance" details = """ Longways set dancing plus fun squares and mixers. Instruction included. It’s aerobic and social; no partner necessary. Beautiful Celtic music with Pocketful o’ Gimmick, calling by Susan English. Suggested donation: $7 adults, $5 students. Please carry clean shoes and personal water bottle. Sponsored by Valley College Grange.   More info and videos at Woosterdance.com and on Facebook at Wooster Dance. Recommended for ages 8 to 80+. Must be able to follow directions.""" links = ["https://www.woosterdance.com/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/wooster-contra-dance/2024-11-02/"] start = "2024-11-02T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2024-11-02T21:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "OH" city = "Wooster" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Pocketful o' Gimmick"] callers = ["Susan English"] price = "$5-$7" organisation = "Wooster Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange" details = """ Wild Asparagus with George Marshall, David Cantieni, Becky Tracy, Ann Percival and guests. Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. Schedule: 7:30-8:00 beginners’ workshop, 8:00-11:00 contra dance Cost: $12 – $20 sliding scale See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy.""" links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-11-02/"] start = "2024-11-02T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2024-11-02T23:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "MA" city = "Greenfield" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Wild Asparagus"] callers = ["George Marshall"] price = "$12-$20" organisation = "George Marshall" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Knoxville Contra Dance" details = "Join us the first Saturday of every month (except February) for our monthly dance in the gymnasium of the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge as we dance mostly contras. Neither partner or experience is required. All dances are taught. We usually have live music from a local band, and always live calling from a local caller. A donation is requested, but no one turned away." links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monthly-american-folk-dance-and-contra-series-at-childrens-museum-of-oak-ridge/2024-11-02/"] start = "2024-11-02T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2024-11-02T22:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Oak Ridge" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5-$10" organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "First Saturday Contra Dance" details = """ The Monadnock Folklore Society presents the Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on the first Saturday with different musicians and callers every month.  The dancing begins at 8:00 PM, with an introductory workshop beginning at 7:30. Sliding scale admission is  $12 – 20. We also host an open jam session for beginning and intermediate musicians from 6:45 – 7:30 PM. The Monadnock Folklore Society has presented contra dances and concerts of traditional music since 1982.""" links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/peterborough-first-saturday-contra-dance-2-16/", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-dance-in-peterborough-nh/2024-11-02/"] start = "2024-11-02T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2024-11-02T23:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "NH" city = "Peterborough" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Steve Zakon-Anderson"] price = "$12-$20" organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Montpelier Contra Dance" details = """ Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught. Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins) Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm. Please bring clean soft-soled shoes. Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months) More info at our website.  $12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters. Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com Dancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round""" links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-11-02/"] start = "2024-11-02T19:40:00-04:00" end = "2024-11-02T23:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Berlin" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$20" organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Scissortail Contra Dance" details = "Scissortail Contra Dance in Tulsa, first Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!" links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-tulsa-ok/2024-11-02/"] start = "2024-11-02T19:00:00-05:00" end = "2024-11-02T22:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "OK" city = "Tulsa" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society" cancelled = true source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Friends of Traditional Dance Contra" details = """ Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday We dance at the fabulous Masonic Ballroom, with its gorgeous sprung wood dance floor.""" links = ["https://fotd.org/", "https://cfootmad.org/node/1303", "https://cdss.org/event/friends-of-traditional-dance-contra/2024-11-02/"] start = "2024-11-02T18:15:00-06:00" end = "2024-11-02T22:00:00-06:00" country = "USA" state = "CO" city = "Fort Collins" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$20" organisation = "Friends of Traditional Dance" 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 = "Vaalser bal Folk" details = """ 14.00: Muziek sessie (alle instrumenten, ook beginners welkom) 15.00: dansinstructie/dansintroduktie 16.00: Bal 18.30: Sessie / open podium""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/vaalser-bal-folk-3/"] start = "2024-11-03T14:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-03T18:30:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Vaals" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Aïe Mon Pied!"] price = "€10-€15" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk & Dance at Schäfersee" details = """ Tanznachmittag mit Live-Musik So 3.11.2024  15-17 Uhr DURRbanda Folkmusik aus ungarischen u. rumänischen Dörfern eine Art ungarischer Rock ‘n Roll    DURRbanda – Foto: privat In ungarischen und rumänischen Dörfern trifft man sich traditionell zum Tanzen im tanchaz (Tanzhaus). Gespielt wird eine Art ungarischer Rock‘n Roll auf Geige, dreiseitigem Bass und Kontramusik mit eigentümlichem Rhythmus. Wer sich auskennt, hört schon bei den ersten Takten den Herkunftsort heraus und ob nun Rund-, „Männer -“ oder Paartanz angesagt ist. Alle anderen lernen beim Machen, also Tanzen, und für alle ist es ein Riesenspaß… Ort: M5 am Franz-Neumann-Platz, Markstraße 5, 13409 Berlin Der Eintritt ist frei – Spenden für Tanz und Musik sind aber willkommen  Eine Veranstaltung der NaturFreunde Berlin in Zusammenarbeit mit Spreefolk e.V.""" links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/2411-tanz-m5"] start = "2024-11-03T15:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-03T17:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Berlin" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["DURRbanda"] price = "free" organisation = "NaturFreunde Berlin" source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folktanz-Abend" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/473097558923727/"] start = "2024-11-03T16:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-03T22:30:00+01:00" country = "Austria" city = "Vienna" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€10-€14" organisation = "Manu & Steffi" source = "events/austria/vienna-fta.yaml" [[events]] name = "John C. Campbell Folk School English Country Dance" details = """ Join us for a favorite Folk School pastime of contras, squares, circles, sets, and more. Dances feature live music with callers teaching dances. Caller: TBD Band: Mist o’ the Glen Keith House Community Room A donation of $5-10 per adult is suggested for most events, but all are welcome regardless of contribution. Lineup and schedule are subject to change. Check our online events calendar for the most up-to-date information.""" links = ["https://www.folkschool.org/calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D171929330", "https://cdss.org/event/john-c-campbell-folk-school-english-country-dance/"] start = "2024-11-03T14:00:00-04:00" end = "2024-11-03T16:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "NC" city = "Brasstown" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Mist o' the Glen"] callers = ["Wendy Graham"] price = "$5-$10" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "English Country Dance" details = "Dances taught by David Millstone, with music by Trip to Norwich (Thal Aylward, violin & viola; Carol Compton, keyboard & recorders). All dances taught; beginners and singles welcome." links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-norwich-vt/2024-11-03/"] start = "2024-11-03T13:00:00-05:00" end = "2024-11-03T16:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Norwich" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Trip to Norwich"] callers = ["David Millstone"] price = "$15" organisation = "David Millstone" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folkbal @ Toreke Café" details = "Ball" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1614712679082255/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2429", "https://eventicks.be/shop/folkbal-@-eetcafe-toreke"] start = "2024-11-03T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-04T02:00:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Gent" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Duo Gestrikt", "Hearken Quartet"] price = "€5-€15" organisation = "What The Folk" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Capital English Country Dancers" details = """ Monthly English country dances, first Sunday of the month October–May. Live music, all dances taught; beginners, singles, and couples are welcome. Beginner workshop at 1:30 PM, dance at 2 PM.  Regular Dances: $15, $12 CECD Members (Membership: $15) Ice Cream Sunday: $17, $14 CECD Members (includes ice cream sundaes), Season Ticket: $88""" links = ["https://www.danceflurry.org/series/capital-english-country-dancers/", "https://cdss.org/event/capital-english-country-dancers-2/2024-11-03/"] start = "2024-11-03T13:30:00-05:00" end = "2024-11-03T17:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "NY" city = "Albany" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$12-$15" organisation = "Capital English Country Dancers" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Concord English Country Dance" details = """ Monthly English Country dances by the NH English Country Dance Society Introduction to English dance basics at 2:30 Dance to live music from 3 to 6""" links = ["https://manylives-oneworld.com/dave-bateman/nhecds/", "https://cdss.org/event/concord-nh-1st-sunday-english-country-dance-series/2024-11-03/"] start = "2024-11-03T14:30:00-05:00" end = "2024-11-03T18:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "NH" city = "Concord" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$10" organisation = "New Hampshire English Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contra Dance" details = """ Contra Dance in Colorado Springs, CO with live music. Beginner’s lesson at start of session. $10 adults; $5 students; children under 13 free with a paying adult.""" links = ["https://www.pptdcontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-5/2024-11-03/"] start = "2024-11-03T13:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-11-03T16:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CO" city = "Colorado Springs" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Blueberry Hill"] callers = ["Andrea Earley Coen"] price = "$5-$10" organisation = "Pikes Peak Traditional Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "1st Sunday English Country Dance" details = "HATDS ECD meets most 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. All levels are welcomed at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for experienced dancers. The schedule sometimes changes, so check our event calendar before coming." links = ["https://hatds.org/ecd#hatds", "https://cdss.org/event/houston-area-traditional-dance-society-1st-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-11-03/"] start = "2024-11-03T14:45:00-06:00" end = "2024-11-03T17:20:00-06:00" country = "USA" state = "TX" city = "Houston" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$10" organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society" 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 = "Scottish Country Dance" details = "Social dance of Scotland. Does not require a partner" links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/boulder-scottish-country-dance/2024-11-03/"] start = "2024-11-03T16:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-11-03T18:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CO" city = "Boulder" styles = ["scd"] workshop = true social = false price = "$5" organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado" source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contra Dance in St Louis" details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling." links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2024-11-03/"] start = "2024-11-03T18:30:00-06:00" end = "2024-11-03T21:30:00-06:00" country = "USA" state = "MO" city = "Webster Groves" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Mound City Slickers"] price = "$10" organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center" details = """ English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or sprightly, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat. ​ You can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience.  English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us! ​Recorded Music: $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21) ​“Pay What You Want” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th) – Newcomers especially encouraged to attend!""" links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center-3/2024-11-03/"] start = "2024-11-03T19:00:00-06:00" end = "2024-11-03T21:00:00-06:00" country = "USA" state = "MN" city = "Minneapolis" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$7-$12" organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Post-Cadansa Ball" details = """ (English below) Ook dit jaar is er weer een Cadansa-after-afterparty! Dus mocht je nog in de Cadansa-sfeer zitten, of een middel tegen de post-Cadansa-blues zoeken, of gewoon zin hebben om op maandag avond lekker te dansen met een straffe band, kom dan vooral langs in de Moira in Utrecht! Er is ook ruimte voor sessie, dus neem vooral een instrument mee en mochten je voeten even een pauze nodig hebben, is de bar open voor een drankje! Programma: 17:30 Deuren open voor diner* 19:00 DuOblique ~21:00 Sessie ~22:00 Einde zodat iedereen nog treinen terug naar de meeste andere (grote) steden kan pakken (en eventueel nog kan slapen voor dinsdag weer aan het werk te gaan ;) ). *Als het je gezellig lijkt kun je bij ons aanschuiven om je diner te komen eten. Dit kan alles zijn van potluck om tot delen tot een eigen maaltje en/of iets laten bezorgen bij de Moira. Tarieven: Het bal kost €13 of meer. Als je minder te besteden hebt, kun je gebruik maken van het kortingstarief van €10. (Je kunt enkel contant betalen! Graag gepast mee te nemen.) Fair trade: Bij dit bal krijgen de bands direct betaald wat er aan de deur wordt betaald. (Na aftrek van zaalhuur e.d.) Dat betekent dat je dus je waardering voor de muzikanten kunt laten blijken door wat meer te betalen zodat zij ook een wat eerlijker loon kunnen ontvangen. Mocht je het geld hebben, is het dus heel welkom om meer te betalen dan het standaardtarief van €12 in ruil voor dankbare blijere muzikanten. Band: (English) Finally there is Cadansa again and so of course there will be a grand Cadansa-after-afterparty again! So whether you are still in the Cadansa mood, trying to find a remedy against the post-Cadansa-blues, or just feel like dancing to the music of a super cool French on Monday evening, make sure you will get to the Moira in Utrecht! There will also be some time for a session, so do bring your instruments and if your feet get tired and need a quick break, the bar is open for drinks! Programme: 18:30 Doors open for dinner* 19:00 DuOblique ~21:00 Session ~22:30 End which is on time to get a train back to most of the other (big) cities (and possibly sleep a little before going to work on Tuesday ;) ). *If you would like some company for dinner,  feel free to join us with your own dinner. This can be anything from potluck to share, to your meal and/or delivery meal at the Moira Admission Entrance fee for the ball is €13 or more. If you do not have so much to spend, use the lower fee of €10. (You can only pay with cash! Please bring the exact amount.) Fair tade: At this ball the bands get paid directly what is being paid at the entrance. (After deducing the locations rent.) That means you can show your appreciation to the musicians by paying some more to make sure they will also get a fair wage. So if you have the money, you are very welcome to pay more than the standard fee of €12 in exchange for grateful happier musicians. Location: The event takes place in the Moira. A location for regular balfolk events with a nice dancing floor, good sound, atmospheric lights and a \"gezellige\" bar in the heart of Utrecht at only 1km from the central station.""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/post-cadansa-ball-met-duoblique-en-diner/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1523015564965642/"] start = "2024-11-04T17:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-04T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Utrecht" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["DuOblique"] price = "€10-€13" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Minibal" details = "Balfolk Abend" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/859389150"] start = "2024-11-04T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-04T21:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Heiligenberg" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Olivier Valence"] organisation = "Sönke" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "English Country Dance" details = "7 pm English Country Dance with Pete Grassby & the Grasshoppers" links = ["https://www.folkstanzwirbel.de/"] start = "2024-11-04T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-04T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Hamburg" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Pete Grassby and the Grasshoppers"] callers = ["Pete Grassby"] price = "donation" organisation = "Folkstanzwirbel" source = "events/germany/hamburg.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk Dance Course" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091130425639/"] start = "2024-11-04T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-04T22:30:00+01:00" country = "Italy" city = "Milan" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "La Scighera" source = "events/italy/milan.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = "Vooral gezellig samen dansen!" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-3-2024-11-04/"] start = "2024-11-04T20:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-04T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Leeuwarden" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "€2.50" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Gainesville English Country Dance" details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10." links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-11-04/"] start = "2024-11-04T18:10:00-05:00" end = "2024-11-04T20:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "FL" city = "Gainesville" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"] price = "$10" organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monday Night Dance" details = """ Contra Dance to live music every Monday in the beautiful, historic Laurel Theater. We have a short newcomer session beginning at 7:00 with the dance beginning at 7:30. Everyone is welcome! $10 Adults / $5 Students""" links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-dance/2024-11-04/"] start = "2024-11-04T19:00:00-05:00" end = "2024-11-04T22:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Knoxville" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$10" organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monday Contra Dance" details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday." links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/monday-night-dance-6-3/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-11-04/"] start = "2024-11-04T19:30:00-05:00" end = "2024-11-04T22:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "NH" city = "Nelson" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5" organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society" cancelled = true 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 = "Monday Night English Country Dance" details = "An evening of English Country Dance with 3 musicians and called dances. Bring a snack if you like. Please pay in advance via our website or pay cash or check in person." links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php"] start = "2024-11-04T20:00:00-05:00" end = "2024-11-04T22:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "MD" city = "Baltimore" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$10" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ashland Country Dancers" details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings." links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2024-11-04/"] start = "2024-11-04T19:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-11-04T21:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "OR" city = "Ashland" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5" organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Partner Dances" details = "Weekly class. Opoho Scout Hall, 128 Opoho Road, Dunedin." links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-partner-dance/dunedin"] start = "2024-11-05T18:00:00+13:00" end = "2024-11-05T19:00:00+13:00" country = "New Zealand" city = "Dunedin" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "$10.25" organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin" source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Immersion" details = "All balfolk dances, weekly class. Opoho Scout Hall, 128 Opoho Road, Dunedin." links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-immersion/dunedin"] start = "2024-11-05T19:00:00+13:00" end = "2024-11-05T20:30:00+13:00" country = "New Zealand" city = "Dunedin" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "$10" organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin" source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml" [[events]] name = "Couple dancing class" links = ["https://comsibal.be/en/classes/couple-dance-october-november/"] start = "2024-11-05T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-05T22:30:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Leuven" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "€15" organisation = "ComSiBal" source = "events/belgium/comsibal.yaml" [[events]] name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend" links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"] start = "2024-11-05T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-05T23:59:59+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Dresden" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V." source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-11-05/"] start = "2024-11-05T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-05T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk Intro" details = """ 🍃 O WARSZTATACH\r Na tych zajęciach poznasz tańce, które pojawiają się na balfolkowych potańcówkach – zawsze, często i tylko czasami.\r Będą to różnorodne formy:\r - tańce w kręgu i w korowodzie\r - tańce w parach\r - układy dla kilku tancerzy\r Nie zapowiadamy konkretnego programu na poszczególne zajęcia, a część materiału może rozciągać się na kilka zajęć. Oprócz nauki nie zabraknie przypominania i utrwalania wcześniejszego materiału.\r Uczymy tańców od podstaw, więc to zajęcia przede wszystkim dla osób z krótkim lub zerowym stażem balfolkowym.""" links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/folk-intro-cykl-warsztatow-dla-poczatkujacych6", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1710649906450119/1710649909783452/"] start = "2024-11-05T20:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-05T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Poland" city = "Poznań" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań" source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Practica at the Pianofabriek" details = "Ball" links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-at-de-pianofabriek/1061/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2399", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1488971458394126/1488971475060791/"] start = "2024-11-05T20:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-05T22:30:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Brussels" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "donation" organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Indy Contra Dance" details = """ We dance on the first Tuesday of the month, 7-9 pm ET. There’s no smoking or drinking, and anyone’s welcome to dance together, regardless of age, experience, gender, preference for dogs or cats, etc. We provide a brief new dancer intro / refresher / warm-up starting at 6:40, with dancing for everybody 7:00 – 9:00 pm Eastern Time. Venue is Englewood Christian Church, 57 N. Rural St., Indianapolis, Indiana. Sliding scale, generally $5-$20. However, if you do not have enough money, ask for assistance.""" links = ["https://www.indycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/indy-contra-dance/2024-11-05/"] start = "2024-11-05T18:40:00-05:00" end = "2024-11-05T21:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "IN" city = "Indianapolis" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$20" organisation = "Indy Contra" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance" details = """ Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing.""" links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-11-05/"] start = "2024-11-05T19:00:00-05:00" end = "2024-11-05T21:00:00-05:00" country = "Canada" state = "Ontario" city = "North York" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"] price = "$10" organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Tuesday English Country Dance" details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance." links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-11-05/"] start = "2024-11-05T19:00:00-05:00" end = "2024-11-05T21:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "MI" city = "Ann Arbor" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$8" organisation = "AACTMAD" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance" details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!" links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-11-05/"] start = "2024-11-05T20:00:00-05:00" end = "2024-11-05T22:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "VA" city = "Williamsburg" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Newtown Balfolk Class" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3790613591266361/3790613607933026/"] start = "2024-11-06T18:00:00+13:00" end = "2024-11-06T19:30:00+13:00" country = "New Zealand" city = "Wellington" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "$15" organisation = "Balfolk Wellington" source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk" details = """ Kom gezellig dansen op live muziek door de Limburgse folkband Musac. Musac organiseert maandelijks (meestal op de eerste woensdag van de maand) een eigen dansavond in Geleen in Zuid-Limburg. Musac bestaat ruim 30 jaar en speelt op accordeon, doedelzak, draailier, nickelharpa en fluiten. Dansen zijn o.a. bourrée, scottish, jigue, andro, tovercirkel, wals, dubbele klappolka en nog veel meer. De dansavonden zijn bedoeld voor zowel beginners als gevorderden. Er wordt tussen de dansen door korte dans-instructie verzorgd. De sfeer is ontspannen en samen plezier hebben staat voorop. 't Volkshoes heeft een grote zaal met goede houten vloer. Drankjes verkrijgbaar (koelkast/penning). Schuin ertegenover ligt een ruime gratis parkeerplaats. Voorafgaand aan de maandelijkse dansavond is er vanaf 19 uur een klein uurtje samen musiceren voor de liefhebbers. Alle instrumenten zijn welkom. Hieraan zijn geen kosten verbonden. Evt. bladmuziek vooraf opvragen. Je mag ook komen luisteren en van de muziek genieten. Meer info per mail of aanmelden voor de berichten via willvdbool@musac.eu Telefonische info via Hans 06 - 1265 1903 Alvast kijken en luisteren naar Musac: Musac op Youtube""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-met-musac-16/"] start = "2024-11-06T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-06T22:15:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Geleen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Musac"] price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven" details = "Course" links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/aanbod/beweegsessies/dans/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2420"] start = "2024-11-06T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-06T20:30:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Leuven" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "€6" organisation = "KU Leuven" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Wednesday Balfolk" details = """ Zapraszamy na potańcówkę balfolkową w Chacie.\r O 20:00 warsztaty \r O 21:00 potańc.\r Wstęp na imprezę: 10 zł\r Wstęp na warsztaty: dowolna kwota wedle uznania""" links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-srodowy616"] start = "2024-11-06T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-06T23:45:00+01:00" country = "Poland" city = "Warsaw" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "10 PLN" organisation = "Numinosum" source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Workshop Spelen Met De Basis" details = "Course" links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/32", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2449", "https://www.facebook.com/events/464555593262822"] start = "2024-11-06T20:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-06T23:30:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Leuven" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "donation" organisation = "Stanistil" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Pied à Terre" links = ["https://piedaterre.me.uk/events"] start = "2024-11-06T20:15:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-06T22:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Norwich" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Tour de Dance"] organisation = "Pied à Terre" source = "events/uk/pat_norwich.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 = "Bloomington Contra Dance" details = """ Please see our home page for the latest information. Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance.""" links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2024-11-06/"] start = "2024-11-06T19:30:00-05:00" end = "2024-11-06T21:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "IN" city = "Bloomington" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$3-$20" organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Richmond English Country Dance" details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening." links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance/2024-11-06/"] start = "2024-11-06T19:30:00-05:00" end = "2024-11-06T21:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "VA" city = "Richmond" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$2" organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Baltimore Folk Music Society Wednesday Contra Dance" details = """ The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra Dancing on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays, 8:00 to 10:30 p.m., in the hall at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. Gender-free calling No partner? No problem. New dancer lesson every week at 7:30pm Live music from local, regional, and national bands Admission $10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, ATDS) $15 for non-members Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: Free! The Wednesday Contra Dance is sponsored in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council. See our Contra dance FAQs for general information on Contra Dances. Please see our Behavior Policy.""" links = ["https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-english-country-dance-2/2024-11-06/"] start = "2024-11-06T19:30:00-05:00" end = "2024-11-06T22:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "MD" city = "Baltimore" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Wild Wombats of the Chesapeake"] callers = ["Melissa Chatham"] price = "$10-$15" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "FSGW English Country Dance" details = """ In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall. With live music! You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. General information on our English Country Dance web page Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 Non-member – $17.00 Students and Limited income – $8.00""" links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-5908264", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2024-11-06/"] start = "2024-11-06T20:00:00-05:00" end = "2024-11-06T22:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "MD" city = "Glen Echo" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["April Blum"] price = "$8-$17" organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Socialles 316 – mazurka" details = """ Deze donderdag 7 november is het socialles nr 316. Het thema deze week is de mazurka: de basis en een aanzet op variaties met gebruik van muzikaliteit in deze dans. Deze les sluit aan bij de verdieping ervan volgende week. Beide lessen zijn los van elkaar te volgen. Programma 18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten 19.30: Start socialles 20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen 21.30: Einde Socialles Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen. Gezamenlijk eten Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee. Locatie Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden. Prijs De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk.""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-316-rotterdam-mazurka-basis/"] start = "2024-11-07T18:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-07T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Rotterdam" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€6" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance" details = """ Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall.""" links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2024-11-07/"] start = "2024-11-07T13:30:00-05:00" end = "2024-11-07T15:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "OH" city = "Cleveland Heights" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$3" organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Autumn Balfolk Practice" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/392654210577952/392654233911283/"] start = "2024-11-07T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-07T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Poland" city = "Kraków" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "20 PLN" organisation = "Balfolks" source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml" [[events]] name = "Scandi Dance London" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/565604795797039/"] start = "2024-11-07T19:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-07T22:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["scandi"] workshop = true social = true price = "£8-£10" organisation = "East Midlands Scandinavian Dance" source = "events/uk/ketton.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sheffield Scratch Contra" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1085277249937189/"] start = "2024-11-07T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-07T22:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Sheffield" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "£5" organisation = "Sheffield Scratch Contra" source = "events/uk/sheffield_scratch_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Indy English Country Dance" details = """ Calling by Alice Smith-Goeke at the Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church, 1516 N Delaware St (enter via 16th Street parking lot entrance). Suggested donation $5 per adult. Recorded music may be used. Additional events the first Thursday of each month in 2025 at the Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church.""" links = ["https://sites.google.com/view/indyecd/", "https://cdss.org/event/indy-english-country-dance/2024-11-07/"] start = "2024-11-07T18:30:00-05:00" end = "2024-11-07T20:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "IN" city = "Indianapolis" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true callers = ["Alice Smith-Goeke"] price = "$5" organisation = "IndyECD" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Lake City Contra Dance" details = """ Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email.""" links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2024-11-07/"] start = "2024-11-07T19:00:00-05:00" end = "2024-11-07T22:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "WA" city = "Seattle" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$10-$20" organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Thursday Contra Dance" details = """ Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s). Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing $5 to $20 sliding scale Our role terms are Larks and Robins Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays.""" links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-11-07/"] start = "2024-11-07T19:30:00-05:00" end = "2024-11-07T22:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "PA" city = "Philadelphia" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$20" organisation = "PATMAD" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras" details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-11-07/"] start = "2024-11-07T19:30:00-05:00" end = "2024-11-07T22:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "NY" city = "Rochester" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Le Bal Perdu" details = """ Le Bal Perdu DC and FSGW present an evening of Balfolk! Dances from France At the School of Musical Traditions in Takoma Park, MD. Easy street parking and a few blocks from the Takoma Metro.  (Note: the School of Musical Traditions is in a different location than the House of Musical Traditions) Cost: $10 (pay at the door) Live music from Trio Mirambel—fiddle, accordion, and hurdy-gurdy  All dances taught, no partner needed!  More info: lebalperdu.dc@gmail.com""" links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-5876485", "https://cdss.org/event/an-evening-of-balfolk-dance/"] start = "2024-11-07T19:30:00-05:00" end = "2024-11-07T21:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "MD" city = "Takoma Park" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Trio Mirambel"] price = "$10" organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Salem's First Thursday Contra Dance" details = """ Our Salem First Thursdays dances are very welcoming to both new and experienced dancers. We always dance to live music and callers come from around our area. All dances are taught and no partner needed. We strive for gender-neutral dances using the terms Lark and Robins. However, for the benefit of the less experienced dancers, we ask all the Larks (traditionally referred to as gents) to wear the provided blue ribbons. The VFW Hall has a lovely wooden dance floor.  Masks are optional. Beginner workshop starts at 6pm Admission on a sliding scale Water only allowed in the hall""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/salems-first-thursday-contra-dance/2024-11-07/"] start = "2024-11-07T18:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-11-07T21:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "OR" city = "Salem" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$10" organisation = "Salem Folklore 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/2024-11-07/"] 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 = "Workshop and Balfolk" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/893975989415885/"] start = "2024-11-08T18:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-08T23:45:00+01:00" country = "Italy" city = "Rome" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Parasol"] price = "€15-€25" organisation = "Roma InFolk" source = "events/italy/roma.yaml" [[events]] name = "MuwiFolxTanz Vol.25" details = "Folk dance at the university. Open stage. May also contain other folk styles." links = ["https://tradivarium.at/event/2024-11-08-190000-to-2024-11-08-230000/muwifolxtanz-vol-25", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1245146796843788/"] start = "2024-11-08T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-08T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Austria" city = "Vienna" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "donation" organisation = "MuwiFolxTanz" source = "events/austria/vienna-muwifolxtanz.yaml" [[events]] name = "ComSiBal" details = "Ball" links = ["https://comsibal.be/en/events/folkbal_2024_11_08/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2452", "https://www.facebook.com/events/507467321981908/"] start = "2024-11-08T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-09T02:30:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Boutersem" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Hartwin Dhoore Trio", "Cosmopoly"] price = "€10-€30" organisation = "ComSiBal" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk im Kulturbad" details = "Balfolk" links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Aktuell.html"] start = "2024-11-08T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-08T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Bonn" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["AOK!"] price = "donation" organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V." source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml" [[events]] name = "Boombal" details = "Ball" links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2219"] start = "2024-11-08T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-08T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Gent" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Boombal" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-8-11-24-cecil-sharp-house-2/"] start = "2024-11-08T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-08T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£18-£24" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Unicorn Ceilidh" links = ["http://www.unicornceilidhs.org.uk/uc05prog.html"] start = "2024-11-08T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-08T23:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Baldock" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Cock and Bull Band"] callers = ["Michael Catovsy"] price = "£7-£13" organisation = "Unicorn Ceilidhs" source = "events/uk/unicorn_ceilidhs.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dance concert" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/864021505798406/"] start = "2024-11-08T21:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-09T00:30:00+01:00" country = "Italy" city = "Genoa" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Duo du Balcon"] organisation = "Associazione Danza e Musica BandaBrisca" source = "events/italy/genoa.yaml" [[events]] name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance" details = """ Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. email: info@tecda.ca""" links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-11-08/"] start = "2024-11-08T19:00:00-05:00" end = "2024-11-08T21:00:00-05:00" country = "Canada" state = "Ontario" city = "Toronto" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"] price = "$10" organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Skandi-Ball" details = """ Mini-Einstiegs-Workshop (Engelska, Langdans&Co.), dann Ball mit dem Gelernten, verschiedenen Polka-Formen und mehr. Es spielen: Bettina van Roosebeke, Monika Fuhr, Werner Fuhr""" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/753653783"] start_date = "2024-11-09" end_date = "2024-11-09" country = "Germany" city = "Freiburg i. Br" styles = ["scandi"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Bettina van Roosebeke" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Tallahassee Contra Dance" details = """ Join us for a fun community contra dance on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of most months! See tallydancer.com for band and caller details. No dance experience is needed and no need to bring a partner. An intro lesson starts at 7:15 for beginners and anyone wanting to refresh their skills. Admission cost: $10 for adults, $9 seniors over 50, $6 for students, free for kids under 12. Admission is payable by cash, check, or card at the door. Newcomers get in to their 2nd dance free!""" links = ["http://www.tallydancer.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/tallahassee-contra-dance/2024-11-08/"] start = "2024-11-08T19:15:00-05:00" end = "2024-11-08T22:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "FL" city = "Tallahassee" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$6-$10" organisation = "Tallahassee Community Friends of Old Time Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cleveland Second Friday English Country Dance" details = """ Come join us at our monthly Second Friday English Country Dance.  Live music by Toad in the Hole. Callers: Carol Kopp, Steve Otlowski, & Elizabeth Estep Wood Floor. Suggested Donation $10 (Pay what you can)""" links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-second-friday-english-country-dance/2024-11-08/"] start = "2024-11-08T19:30:00-05:00" end = "2024-11-08T22:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "OH" city = "Cleveland" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Toad in the Hole"] callers = ["Carol Kopp", "Elizabeth Estep", "Steve Otlowski"] price = "$10" organisation = "English Country Dance Cleveland" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance" details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January." links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-11-08/"] start = "2024-11-08T19:30:00-05:00" end = "2024-11-08T22:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "GA" city = "Decatur" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$7-$15" organisation = "ContraATL" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dover New England Traditional Dance" details = """ A mix of contras, couple dances, triplets and square dances to live music. At least one “chestnut” is done each month. No experience nor partner necessary. Dances are taught before the music and prompted while dancing. The experienced dancers are happy to help the new dancers because they are the future. Although you may choose your role, the traditional terms ladies and gents will be used. Updated vaccinations are strongly encouraged; masks are welcome but not required. $10; students $5""" links = ["https://manylives-oneworld.com/dave-bateman/dover-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/dover-nh-2nd-friday-new-england-traditional-dance/2024-11-08/"] start = "2024-11-08T19:30:00-05:00" end = "2024-11-08T22:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "NH" city = "Dover" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Strange Charm"] price = "$5-$10" organisation = "Dave Bateman" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo" details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm." links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/tickets", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2024-11-08/"] start = "2024-11-08T19:30:00-05:00" end = "2024-11-08T23:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "MD" city = "Glen Echo" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$15" organisation = "Friday Night Dancers" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Denver Contra Dance" details = "The Denver community contra dance is held on the 2nd Friday of each month. There is a lesson from 7 to 7:30; and dance from 7:30 to 10:30. For more details, see our website." links = ["https://www.cfootmad.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/denver-contra-dance/2024-11-08/"] start = "2024-11-08T19:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-11-08T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CO" city = "Denver" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$8-$15" organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance" 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 = "Friday Night English Dance" details = """ For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org Sliding scale: $7 – $20.""" links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5914", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-11-08/"] start = "2024-11-08T19:30:00-08:00" end = "2024-11-08T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "OR" city = "Portland" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$7-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansen Uit De Poitou" details = "Course" links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/dances-from-poitou/1093/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2447"] start = "2024-11-09T13:15:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-09T18:15:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Brussels" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "€20-€55" organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ettlinger Folknacht" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1045585553794744/", "https://ettlingen.reservix.de/tickets-15-ettlinger-folknacht-2024-in-ettlingen-stadthalle-ettlingen-am-9-11-2024/e2268388"] start = "2024-11-09T14:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-09T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Ettlingen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Fior", "Síolta", "Hidrae"] price = "€12-€24" organisation = "Ettlingen.de" source = "events/germany/ettlingen.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk concert & Fandango workshop" details = """ This event includes a Fandango workshop (Fandango is a Basque dance) followed by a concert by Karamaus, a young Italian band.\r \r Programme for November 9:\r \r 16:00-19:00 Fandango workshop\r 19:00-20.30 shared dinner\r 20.30-21.15 Secret concert\r 21.15-23:00 Karamaus concert\r 23:00 onwards - endless dancing!""" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1062890782016152/"] start = "2024-11-09T16:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-09T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Italy" city = "Trento" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Karamaus"] price = "€10-€15" organisation = "33trentinfolk" source = "events/italy/trento.yaml" [[events]] name = "Halloweenbal" details = """ Het inmiddels bijna traditionele Halloweenbal van Balfolk Zuid-Holland, deze keer op 9 november, in Rotterdam in Cuartito Azul. De bands die komen spelen, houden we nog even een verrassing voor nu, maar noteer de datum vast in de agenda! Het exacte programma met bands en tijden volgt later nog. Halloween Extra speciaal deze avond: het bal is natuurlijk in Halloweenthema, dus Cuartito Azul wordt omgetoverd tot een sfeervolle griezellocatie, met in plaats van bezoekers en dansers, heksen, feeën, spoken of zelfs vampieren! Zelf in een favoriete Halloweenoutfit komen wordt aanbevolen: organisator Balfolk Zuid-Holland zorgt voor mooie prijzen voor de origineelste en leukste kostuums. Toch liever niet verkleed? Geen probleem, het is niet verplicht en gezellig wordt het sowieso! Reserveren Toegang tot het bal kost 20 euro per persoon. Reserveren wordt deze editie aangeraden vanwege verwachte drukte. Locatie Het bal is in Cuartito Azul aan de Schoterbosstraat 17 in Rotterdam. Het is goed bereikbaar met openbaar vervoer, het is op zo’n 10 minuten lopen vanaf het centraal station Rotterdam. Parkeren is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor mogelijkheden in de buurt. Vragen Vragen of opmerkingen? Mail gerust naar balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/halloweenbal-in-rotterdam/"] start = "2024-11-09T18:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-09T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Rotterdam" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€20" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folkbal" details = "Ball" links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/bal-bert-leemans-&-loogaroo-mechelen/1066/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2376", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1607615956467463/"] start = "2024-11-09T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-09T23:59:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Mechelen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Bert Leemans", "Loogaroo"] price = "€14-€23" organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Oxfolk Ceilidh" links = ["https://www.tickettailor.com/events/oxfolkceilidhs/1376471", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2007052846409344/"] start = "2024-11-09T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-09T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Oxford" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Lebedek"] callers = ["Barry Goodman"] price = "£3-£14" organisation = "Oxfolk" source = "events/uk/oxfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "ruffCeilidh" links = ["https://ruffceilidhs.org/nov-9th-gwenith-gwyn-ceri-evans/"] start = "2024-11-09T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-09T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Cardiff" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Gwenith Gwyn"] callers = ["Ceri Evans"] price = "£4-£9" organisation = "ruffCeilidhs" source = "events/uk/cardiff.yaml" [[events]] name = "Nottingham Mixed Dance" links = ["https://www.nfdg.org.uk/club_dances.php"] start = "2024-11-09T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-09T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Nottingham" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Folkus Pocus"] callers = ["Colin Hume"] organisation = "Nottingham Folk Dance Group" source = "events/uk/nfdg.yaml" [[events]] name = "London Barndance" links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/694573996190388/"] start = "2024-11-09T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-09T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Contrasaurus"] callers = ["Mark Elvins"] price = "£5-£15" organisation = "London Barndance Company" source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-9-11-24-queens-gate-house/"] start = "2024-11-09T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-09T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£18-£24" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "ScigheraInFolk" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/837653488391216/"] start = "2024-11-09T21:45:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-10T00:45:00+01:00" country = "Italy" city = "Milan" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Duo du Balcon"] organisation = "La Scighera" source = "events/italy/milan.yaml" [[events]] name = "Saturday Night Contra Dance" details = """ Saturday Contra Dance with In Wildness… & Kappy Laning (WEB), \r \r November 9 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm\r \r Location: West End Ballroom, 2300 John Rolfe Parkway,Henrico, VA 23233\r \r Music: In Wildness is the Preservation of the World (Charlottesville) with T. J. Crow on mandolin, Sue Read on piano, and Jim Morrison on fiddle.\r \r Caller: Kappy Laning (Maryland)\r \r Admission: $10 members/students, $15 non-members, 14 & under free.\r \r Beginner’s Workshop: Arrive early at 6:45pm to learn or review basic steps.""" links = ["https://tadamsva.org/dance/saturday-contra-dance-web-11-9-2024/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1811272235947085/"] start = "2024-11-09T18:45:00-05:00" end = "2024-11-09T22:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "VA" city = "Richmond" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["In Wildness is the Preservation of the World"] callers = ["Kappy Laning"] price = "$10-$15" organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)" source = "events/usa/richmond.yaml" [[events]] name = "CDK Contra Dance" details = """ Contra & Square Dance – beginner workshop 7:00pm, Dancing 7:30 – 10:30pm February 10: Tunes by Brook Farm String Band; calls by Marlin Whitaker. March 9: Big Fun with Darlene Underwood (English dance in the afternoon 2p-5p) April 13: Smith, Campeau & Nelson with Ken Gall calling May 11: Liberty String Band with Maeve Devlin calling June 8: River Music with various local callers – Open Mic Night Suggested donation $5-$20""" links = ["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-dance/2024-11-09/"] start = "2024-11-09T19:00:00-05:00" end = "2024-11-09T22:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "MI" city = "Kalamazoo" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Myron Grant, Luke Panning & Keala Venema"] callers = ["Carol Steiner"] price = "$5-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Scissortail Contra Dance" details = "Scissortail Contra Dance in Oklahoma City, second and fourth Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!" links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2024-11-09/"] start = "2024-11-09T19:00:00-06:00" end = "2024-11-09T22:00:00-06:00" country = "USA" state = "OK" city = "Oklahoma City" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5-$15" organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Zesty Contra Dance" details = """ Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance (CFOOTMAD) present a Zesty Contra dance the 2nd Saturday of each month. 7:00 p.m.- 10:00p.m. $15 for non-members; $12 for members; always live music.  The Zesty contra dance series is for dancers with some experience with contra dance.  There is no lesson before the dance, and walk-throughs may be abbreviated, or for simpler dances, eliminated entirely.""" links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/colorado-friends-of-old-time-music-dance-dance-zesty-contra-dance-2022-12-10/2024-11-09/", "https://cdss.org/event/zesty-contra-dance/2024-11-09/"] start = "2024-11-09T19:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-11-09T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CO" city = "Boulder" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$12-$15" organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance" source = "events/usa/boulder.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 = "2nd Saturdays Contra Dance" details = """ Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson 7:30 pm dancing starts 10:30 dancing ends Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome! For more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar.""" links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/upcoming/", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-11-09/"] start = "2024-11-09T19:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-11-09T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "OR" city = "Portland" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$6-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Scandinavian Monthly Dance" details = "Social Scandinavian dancing, mostly to live music. The evening is a blend of gammaldans (waltz, hambo, schottis….) and bygdedans (polskas and springars). Requests are honored if at all possible. Partners are not necessary, but we strongly recommend wearing hard-soled shoes, as it makes the dances both easier and more fun. There is no dance during the summer months, June, July, and August." links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-monthly-dance-2022-08-13-2023-06-10/2024-11-09/"] start = "2024-11-09T20:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-11-09T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CO" city = "Boulder" styles = ["scandi"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers" source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml" [[events]] name = "DanseHerts" links = ["http://www.danseherts.co.uk/Events.html", "http://www.danseherts.co.uk/DH_A4_Poster_JAN24-DEC24.pdf"] start = "2024-11-10T12:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-10T17:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Ickleford" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "£8" organisation = "DanseHerts" source = "events/uk/danseherts.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sunday Afternoon Balfolk" details = """ Windroos bestaat al vele jaren uit Wijtze Pieter Kikstra en Irina Sarolea. Wijtze Pieter en Irina groeiden beiden op in een omgeving vol muziek. Volksmuziek heeft een speciale plaats in hun hart, met name de muziek uit de lage landen. Maar ook (dans)muziek uit andere West-Europese landen spelen ze met plezier. Met elkaar spelen zij op een keur aan instrumenten zoals trekharmonica, nyckelharpa, contrabas, fluiten, slagwerk en regelmatig wordt er gezongen. Door de instrumenten steeds weer in andere combinaties te gebruiken ontstaat er een veelheid aan klankkleuren, waar eenieder heerlijk op kan dansen. Tegenwoordig spelen soms ook hun kinderen Seija en Gjalt mee. Of zij er wel of niet bij zullen zijn bij dit bal is nog niet zeker. Maar als ze er zijn wordt het instrumentarium minstens aangevuld met viool, altviool, gitaar, en trompet. Bij de muziek van Windroos kan je gewoon niet stil blijven zitten. Natuurlijk is ook het AdHoc Orkest (huisband van het Enkhuizer Balfolk) er weer bij. Het AdHoc speelt vooral traditionele franse balfolk muziek. Het bal zal weer gehouden worden in hotel/restaurant Die Port van Cleve, waar een prachtige houten vloer ligt die heerlijk is om op te dansen. Het bal begint zoals gebruikelijk stipt om 14:00 uur. Reserveren is niet nodig. Entree is € 8,00 en reserveren is niet nodig.""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-op-de-zondagmiddag-in-enkhuizen-met-windroos/"] start = "2024-11-10T14:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-10T17:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Enkhuizen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["AdHoc Orkest", "Windroos"] price = "€8" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Miniscule" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/427190883599382/"] start = "2024-11-10T14:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-10T18:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Oxford" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "free" organisation = "Balfolk Oxford" source = "events/uk/oxford.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass" links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"] start = "2024-11-10T14:30:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-10T16:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Maidstone" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = true social = false callers = ["John Sweeney"] price = "£7" organisation = "Contrafusion" source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml" [[events]] name = "Englefield Green contra dance" links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"] start = "2024-11-10T14:30:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-10T17:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Egham" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Box of Frogs"] callers = ["Mark Elvins"] organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers" source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml" [[events]] name = "Due passi nel Folk" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1589218828617037/"] start = "2024-11-10T17:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-10T20:30:00+01:00" country = "Italy" city = "Recanati" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Duo du Balcon"] price = "donation" organisation = "Due passi nel Folk" source = "events/italy/recanati.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Folk Ehningen" details = "Musik von Autour de Bâle und Vagalan" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/576793805"] start = "2024-11-10T18:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-10T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Ehningen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Autour de Bâle", "Vagalan"] organisation = "danzamol" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Boombal" details = "Ball" links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2220"] start = "2024-11-10T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-10T22:45:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Gent" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Kwintet Gestrikt", "Cardboard Cabin"] organisation = "Boombal" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.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 = "Folk Dance Course" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091133758972/"] start = "2024-11-11T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-11T22:30:00+01:00" country = "Italy" city = "Milan" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "La Scighera" source = "events/italy/milan.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = "Vooral gezellig samen dansen!" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-3-2024-11-11/"] start = "2024-11-11T20:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-11T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Leeuwarden" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "€2.50" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Partner Dances" details = "Weekly class. Opoho Scout Hall, 128 Opoho Road, Dunedin." links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-partner-dance/dunedin"] start = "2024-11-12T18:00:00+13:00" end = "2024-11-12T19:00:00+13:00" country = "New Zealand" city = "Dunedin" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "$10.25" organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin" source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Immersion" details = "All balfolk dances, weekly class. Opoho Scout Hall, 128 Opoho Road, Dunedin." links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-immersion/dunedin"] start = "2024-11-12T19:00:00+13:00" end = "2024-11-12T20:30:00+13:00" country = "New Zealand" city = "Dunedin" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "$10" organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin" source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folkdansles Schoten" details = "Course" links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2411"] start = "2024-11-12T17:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-12T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Antwerp" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "Academie Schoten" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Couple dancing class" links = ["https://comsibal.be/en/classes/couple-dance-october-november/"] start = "2024-11-12T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-12T22:30:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Leuven" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "€15" organisation = "ComSiBal" source = "events/belgium/comsibal.yaml" [[events]] name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend" links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"] start = "2024-11-12T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-12T23:59:59+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Dresden" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V." source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-11-12/"] start = "2024-11-12T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-12T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk Intro" details = """ 🍃 O WARSZTATACH\r Na tych zajęciach poznasz tańce, które pojawiają się na balfolkowych potańcówkach – zawsze, często i tylko czasami.\r Będą to różnorodne formy:\r - tańce w kręgu i w korowodzie\r - tańce w parach\r - układy dla kilku tancerzy\r Nie zapowiadamy konkretnego programu na poszczególne zajęcia, a część materiału może rozciągać się na kilka zajęć. Oprócz nauki nie zabraknie przypominania i utrwalania wcześniejszego materiału.\r Uczymy tańców od podstaw, więc to zajęcia przede wszystkim dla osób z krótkim lub zerowym stażem balfolkowym.""" links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/folk-intro-cykl-warsztatow-dla-poczatkujacych6", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1710649906450119/1710649916450118/"] start = "2024-11-12T20:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-12T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Poland" city = "Poznań" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań" source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Leeds Contra" links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/regularevents.html"] start = "2024-11-12T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-12T22:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Leeds" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["All the Right Notes"] price = "£3" organisation = "Leeds Contra" source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Newtown Balfolk Class" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3790613591266361/3790613601266360/"] start = "2024-11-13T18:00:00+13:00" end = "2024-11-13T19:30:00+13:00" country = "New Zealand" city = "Wellington" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "$15" organisation = "Balfolk Wellington" source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven" details = "Course" links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/aanbod/beweegsessies/dans/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2420"] start = "2024-11-13T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-13T20:30:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Leuven" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "€6" organisation = "KU Leuven" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Wednesday Balfolk" details = """ Zapraszamy na potańcówkę balfolkową w Chacie.\r O 20:00 warsztaty \r O 21:00 potańc.\r Wstęp na imprezę: 10 zł\r Wstęp na warsztaty: dowolna kwota wedle uznania""" links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-srodowy80"] start = "2024-11-13T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-13T23:45:00+01:00" country = "Poland" city = "Warsaw" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "10 PLN" organisation = "Numinosum" source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Concert/Bal" details = "Ball" links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://www.naragonia.com/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2459"] start = "2024-11-13T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-13T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Gooik" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Naragonia"] source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina" details = "Elektronische balfolk, kan dat? Jazeker! Deze avond komt het Luikse kwartet BOUTON ons met beats en loops laten dansen!" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-eindhoven-bouton-be/"] start = "2024-11-13T20:15:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-13T23:30:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Eindhoven" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Bouton"] price = "€10" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folkjam" details = "Ball" links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/folk-jam-mechelen/1074/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2390", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1460800437852073/1460800447852072/"] start = "2024-11-13T20:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-13T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Mechelen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "donation" organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Étoile Balkan special at Jamboree" links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/862316038922895/"] start = "2024-11-13T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-13T23:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Ygra"] price = "donation" organisation = "London Balfolk" source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Special Solent Contra Dance" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1849961782156806/"] start = "2024-11-13T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-13T22:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Shawford" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Box of Frogs"] callers = ["Barrie Bullimore"] price = "£10-£12" organisation = "Solent Contra Dances" source = "events/uk/solent_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Socialles 317 – mazurka" details = """ Deze donderdag 14 november is het socialles nr 317. Deze sluit Deze week gaan we ons verder verdiepen in de mazurka: variaties, leiden, volgen, subtiliteit, muzikaliteit en muzikaliteit. Dit gaan we doen onder leiding van Rick.  Deze les is het vervolg op die van vorige week, maar beiden zijn los van elkaar te volgen. Programma 18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten 19.30: Start socialles 20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen 21.30: Einde Socialles Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen. Gezamenlijk eten Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee. Locatie Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden. Prijs De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk.""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-317-rotterdam-mazurka-verdieping/"] start = "2024-11-14T18:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-14T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Rotterdam" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€6" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Tanzlernabend" details = "Lernabend im Quäker-Nachbarschaftsheim" links = ["https://www.balfolk-koeln.de/veranstaltungen/tanzlernabend-4"] start = "2024-11-14T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-14T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Cologne" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "donation" organisation = "Balfolk Köln" source = "events/germany/cologne.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk and Trad Dance" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/502092549376068/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdm3EpPHpg7wp7nDR6YzPEUkybQT6FDxJrhmhSrVUIjVubz5Q/viewform"] start = "2024-11-14T20:30:00+02:00" end = "2024-11-14T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Lithuania" city = "Vilnius" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€12" organisation = "Šok, mėgaukis ir dalinkis" source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml" [[events]] name = "Autumn Balfolk Practice" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/392654210577952/392654237244616/"] start = "2024-11-14T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-14T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Poland" city = "Kraków" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "20 PLN" organisation = "Balfolks" source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml" [[events]] name = "TANZhaus WABE" details = """ 19:00 Uhr – Tanzeinführungsworkshop20:00 Uhr – BalFolk – 1. Jormsons Kapell, 2. La Belle Ivresse Eintritt: 21 Euro regulär, 13 Euro ermäßigt * La Belle Ivresse (FR) LA BELLE IVRESSE ist ein Duo, das traditionelle Musik aus Québec spielt und Corentin Boizot-Blaise (Violine, Gesang, Podorhythmie) und Colin Delzant (Cello) verbindet. Inspiriert von der Euphorie der Sessions in Québec, zelebriert und transformiert das Duo diese Musik, indem es ständig zwischen den Codes der Tradition und einem unwiderstehlichen Drang, den Rahmen neu zu gestalten, hin und her schwankt. Mal festlich, mal intim, leicht verzerrt, schafft der Sound von LA BELLE IVRESSE einen Raum der Begegnung, in dem sich die Trance der Reels mit der Vertraulichkeit der Lieder der Zusammenkünfte vermischt; Melodien aus Archiven oder neuere Kompositionen. Übersetzt aus dem Französischen mit DeepL.com (kostenlose Version) Video   Jormsons Kapell Jormsons Kapell – Foto: privat Jormsons Kapell, das ist kernige Tanzmusik von Über(ost)see – ein erfrischendes Musikvergnügen zum Lauschen, Schnipsen oder Abtanzen. Drei gestandene Männer und eine Dame bringen ihre Liebe zur nordischen Musik und jede Menge Erfahrung aus europäischem Folk und Jazz sehr spontan auf die Bühne. Egal ob verträumter Vals, stampfende Polkka, hüpfiger Schottis oder abgedrehte Polska: Die Spielfreude der Berliner Band ist zu hören und zu spüren. (ACHTUNG – ANSTECKEND! Damit der Tanz auch für Anfänger ein gemeinsames Vergnügen werden kann, werden bei Bedarf einfache Kreis-, Gassen-, und Paartänze erklärt und angeleitet.)   Ralf Voigt – Akkordeon Frank Beckmann – Violine Barbara Reier – Violine, Flöte, Gesang Jörg Fischer – Bass   — *Ermäßigung mit Nachweis: SchülerInnen, StudentInnen, Auszubildende, Berechtigungsnachweis für das Berlin-Ticket S, Schwerbeschädigte ab 50 % Im Vorverkauf haben wir ein erweitertes Preiskonzept, bitte schaut Euch das gerne mal an. Einige Preisstufen sind nur im Vorverkauf verfügbar.""" links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/wabe2024-11"] start = "2024-11-15T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-15T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Berlin" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Jormsons Kapell", "La Belle Ivresse"] price = "€13-€26" organisation = "Spreefolk e.V." source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolkcafe Groningen" details = """ Elke maand een bal in de kapel van het oude RKZ! (Emmastraat 15, Groningen) Het eerstvolgende bal is: Airboxes bij Balfolk Groningen op vrijdag 15 november 2024 Aanvang: 19:30 Entree: Vrijwillige bijdrage, geef gul voor de band! Bijvoorbeeld €15 per persoon Locatie: Theater De Kapel in het Oude Rooms Katholiek Ziekenhuis (ORKZ), Emmastraat 15, 9722 EW Groningen Instructies: Ja, om 19.30 uur Balfolk Groningen is dansen op live folkmuziek en natuurlijk sessie na afloop: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee! Entree: vrijwillige donatie, zoals bijvoorbeeld € 15,- Geef ruim, want alles gaat 100% naar muzikanten. Globaal tijdschema: 19:30 dansworkshop 20:30 Bal 22:30 sessie 23:00 einde programma (Tijden onder voorbehoud) Dansuitleg In deze dansuitleg komen de basisprincipes van balfolk aan bod zodat iedereen mee kan doen. In de tweede helft van de dansuitleg gaan ze dieper op één dans in. Airboxes Bert Leemans en Guus Herremans zijn al meer dan een decennium bevriend en delen een onuitputtelijke passie voor muziek. Als ervaren muzikanten hebben ze samen een indrukwekkend repertoire opgebouwd, variërend van meeslepende dansmuziek tot intieme luisterstukken. Hun gezamenlijke muzikale reis begon kort na hun ontmoeting en al snel werden ze met hun nieuwe band opgemerkt in binnen- en buitenland. Als drijvende kracht achter projecten zoals Les Bottines Artistiques, EmBRUN, Triple-X & Phlox, hadden ze al heel wat ervaring opgedaan in het internationale circuit. Met Airboxes leidde hun muzikale reis hen naar enkele van Europa's meest prestigieuze festivals, waaronder Entrudanças in Portugal, Dranouter Festival & Boombalfestival in België, CaDansa in Nederland... om er maar een paar te noemen. In 2017 bundelden Bert en Guus officieel hun krachten om Airboxes te vormen, een muzikaal project dat hun diepe liefde voor het accordeon viert en de grenzen van traditionele accordeonmuziek overschrijdt. Met het nieuwe, tweede album \"Confluence\" bereiken Bert en Guus nieuwe hoogten. Dit album, verrijkt met toevoegingen van bandoneon, piano en accordina, weerspiegelt de voortdurende evolutie en creativiteit van het duo. Airboxes neemt het publiek mee op hun voortdurende muzikale ontdekkingsreis, waarbij de magie van akoestische instrumenten en de grenzeloze creativiteit van Bert en Guus samenkomen voor een onvergetelijke luisterervaring. Wat is Balfolk? Balfolk is misschien een beetje te vergelijken met een tango- of salsa-avond, maar dan met de muziek en dansen van hier: de dansen en muziek die traditioneel in West-Europa voorkomen. En er is altijd live muziek! En we starten altijd met een dansuitleg. Iedereen kan meedoen. De Kapel De kapel is te vinden als je naar het Oude RKZ (ORKZ) komt in de Emmastraat 15 in Groningen. Wanneer je binnenkomt loop je naar de bar, en rechts van de bar bevindt zich de deur naar de kapel.""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolkcafe-met-airboxes/"] start = "2024-11-15T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-15T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Groningen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Airboxes"] price = "€15" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Beginners Workshop" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3373318992969815/3373319002969814/"] start = "2024-11-15T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-15T20:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Machynlleth" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "£5" organisation = "Mach Balfolk" source = "events/uk/machynlleth.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh" links = ["https://www.ceilidhsoc.org/ceilidhs/"] start = "2024-11-15T19:45:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-15T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Sheffield" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£3-£5" organisation = "Sheffield CeilidhSoc" source = "events/uk/sheffield_ceilidh.yaml" [[events]] name = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp" links = ["http://www.kneesupcecilsharp.co.uk/programme.html"] start = "2024-11-15T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-15T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Chalktown"] callers = ["Nick Walden"] price = "£5-£15" organisation = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp" source = "events/uk/kucs.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cambridge Contra Dance" links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"] start = "2024-11-15T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-15T22:15:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Cambridge" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "£2" organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance" source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Brunch concert & bal" details = """ Brunch Concert & Bal met Airboxes Zin in een voormiddag vol energie, dans, en muziek die je meteen in beweging brengt? Kom naar Domusica in Zwolle voor een unieke ervaring! Airboxes presenteert hun gloednieuwe tweede CD en neemt je mee in een mix van prachtige folkmuziek en dansbare grooves. Dit is meer dan een brunch concert—het is ook een bal! Een perfecte kans om niet alleen te luisteren, maar ook de dansvloer op te gaan en je te laten meevoeren op de klanken van Airboxes. Laat je onderdompelen in de sfeer van de live muziek en deel een voormiddag vol gezelligheid, dans, en bijzondere ontmoetingen. Datum: Zaterdag, 16 november Locatie: Domusica, Zwolle (eerste verdiep, hoge lokaal 1.4) Tijd: Deuren 10u30, concert 11u Toegang: €15 adk Reservatie: bertleemans@gmail.com Organisatie van Celtic Folkbal""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/brunch-concert-bal-met-airboxes/"] start = "2024-11-16T10:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-16T12:45:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zwolle" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Airboxes"] price = "€15" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Utrecht — Workshop and Bal" details = """ ** English below ** Je kunt een kaartje kopen via de grote knop 'Koop direct een kaartje' bovenaan deze pagina. De Tralala Lovers injecteren een dosis explosieve energie in de wereld van traditionele dansmuziek. Vincent Gaffet en Diego Meymarian, zangers en multi-instrumentalisten, bieden een euforisch bal dat originele creaties mengt met een inventieve herinterpretatie van het populaire repertoire. De twee muzikanten wisselen vrolijk van accordeon naar tamboerijn, van viool naar banjo om gebeitelde, springerige, romantische kleine epossen af te leveren die een terugkeer zijn naar traditionele muziek zonder deel uit te maken van het verleden, of de hedendaagse mode. Een pop- en akoestisch universum, met ondeugende teksten op melodieën die je snel oppikt. Van scottish tot polka, van wals tot Noirmoutier branle, bal Tralala is een folkloristische reis langs de 4 hoeken van Europa. Het duo deelt hun honger naar vocale harmonieën, nieuwe geluiden en de ritmische, dansbare poëzie van de Franse taal. Een reeks zangerige woorden verrijkt met meer exotische klanken: Italiaans, Creools en Romaans. Het Belgische duo Naragonia brengt eigenzinnige balfolkmuziek met een verfijnde stevige energie. Toon van Mierlo is een muzikale duizendpoot en bespeelt o.a. uilleann pipes, Franse doedelzak, klarinet, sopraansaxofoon en diatonisch accordeon. Pascale Rubens neemt zowel viool als diatonisch accordeon ter hand. Er is een workshop voor het bal: Guide to get lost Programma Let op: Bal en workshop beginnen later dan gebruikelijk! 12:30 – Workshop 15:30 – Einde Workshop 16:00 – Inloop voor het bal 16:30 – Tralala Lovers 18:30 – Potluck 19:45 – Naragonia 21:45 – Eind bal Tickets, Tarieven en Voorwaarden Je kan vooraf een kaartje kopen via de grote knop 'Koop direct een kaartje' bovenaan deze pagina. Je kan tickets kopen voor alleen het Bal, een Combiticket voor Bal + de Workshop vooraf, of een los ticket voor de Workshop. Om het bal toegangkelijk te houden zijn er meerdere tarieven: Korting voor dansers die het krap heben, Normaal voor het gangbare ticket, en Fair-Trade voor dansers die willen bijdragen aan eerlijke vergoedingen voor docenten en muzikanten. Korting Normaal Fair-Trade Bal €15 €20 €25 Bal + Workshop €30 €38 €45 Workshop €20 €23 €25 Bij het doen van een bestelling moet je akkoord gaan met het privacybeleid en de verkoopvoorwaarden. Let op! Als je van tevoren geen kaartje hebt besteld, betaal je contant of per QR code (iDeal, Bancontact) aan de kassa bij de deur. Later in de avond verplaatst de kassa naar de bar. Bij ons kun je helaas niet pinnen. Fair Trade Vind jij het belangrijk dat docenten en muzikanten eerlijk betaald worden? Wil je dat Balfolk Utrecht kwaliteit levert? Neem dan Fair Trade! Want, goede docenten en muzikanten verdienen meer dan basic theebiscuits bij hun koffie. Verleid ze naar onze events met galettes. Daarom Fair Trade. :) Eten en Drinken We hebben een garderobe waar je je spullen kunt achterlaten. Laat je spullen niet op de banken in de zaal liggen. Er is een Potluck na de eerste band: we zetten een aantal tafels in het midden van de zaal met labetjes: vegetarisch, vegan, vis en niet-vis vlees. Hier onstaat dan een buffet van al het lekkere eten dat door deelnemers is meegenomen - wat neem jij mee? Aangezien er balfolkies zijn met allergieën (noten, gluten, lactose, garnalen etc.) is het fijn als je een ingrediëntenlijstje bij je eten wil zetten. Vergeet niet je eigen bord, bestek en opscheplepels mee te nemen, die zijn namelijk niet aanwezig in de Moira. En het is lief als je na de potluck je eigen afval opruimt en/of weggooit; we zorgen voor een aantal vuilnisbakken. De Moira heeft een bar waar je drankjes kunt bestellen. Richtlijnen Wij willen graag dat iedereen bij Balfolk zich vrij voelt om zichzelf te zijn en zich veilig voelt om aan te geven wat ze nodig hebben. We vinden het daarom belangrijk dat iedereen die naar onze bals komt op de hoogte is van een aantal richtlijnen waar we ons aan houden. Zo maken we de community voor iedereen zo veilig en fijn mogelijk. De richtlijnen voor onze bals: Dansrichtlijnen. Alle balfolkevenementen die je op balfolk.nl kunt vinden, moeten zich in principe aan deze algemene richtlijnen houden. Locatie Het bal vindt plaats in de Moira, een fijne zaal in het centrum van Utrecht. Het adres is Wolvenstraat 10 (aan het einde van de Plompetorengracht). Je moet de blauwe deur hebben aan de rechterkant. Dan kom je via de trap naar beneden in de zaal. ** English ** You can order your tickets via the big button labelled 'Koop direct een kaartje' at the top of this page. The Tralala Lovers are injecting an explosive energy into the vast gallery of traditional dance music. Vincent Gaffet and Diego Meymarian, singers and multi-instrumentalists, offer a euphoric ball that mixes original creations with an inventive reinterpretation of the popular repertoire. The two musicians joyfully switch from accordion to tambourine, from violin to banjo to deliver chiselled, bouncy, romantic little epics that are a return to traditional music, while being neither part of the past, nor any particular current fashion. A pop and acoustic universe, with mischievous lyrics to tunes you'll quickly pick up. From scottish to polka, waltz to Noirmoutier branle, bal Tralala is a folk journey that takes in the 4 corners of Europe. The duo share their appetite for vocal harmonies, new sounds and the rhythmic, danceable poetry of the French language. A range of lilting words enriched by more exotic sounds: Italian, Creole and Romany. Belgian duo Naragonia performs quirky balfolk music with a refined solid energy. Toon van Mierlo is a musical jack-of-all-trades that plays (among others) uilleann pipes, French bagpipes, clarinet, soprano saxophone and diatonic accordion. Pascale Rubens takes up both violin and diatonic accordion. There is a workshop before the ball: Guide to get lost Programme Please Note: The ball and workshop start later than usual. 12:30 – Workshop 15:30 – End of Workshop 16:00 – Doors open for the ball 16:30 – Tralala Lovers 18:30 – Potluck 19:45 – Naragonia 21:45 – End of bal Tickets, Prices and Conditions You can buy a ticket in advance by clicking the big button labelled 'Koop direct een kaartje' at the top of this page. You can order tickets for just the Ball, a Combination ticket for the Ball + the Workshop before the ball, or a ticket for just the Workshop. To keep the ball accessible, we have multiple price options: Korting (Discount) for dancers that are tight on money, Normaal for the regular ticket, and Fair-Trade for dancers that want to contribute to fair compenstaion for teachers and musicians. Korting Normaal Fair-Trade Bal €15 €20 €25 Bal + Workshop €30 €38 €45 Workshop €20 €23 €25 To order a ticket you must agree to our privacy policy and registration conditions. NB! If you have not gotten a ticket in advanced, you can pay for one by cash or by QR code (iDeal, Bancontact) at the door. Later in the evening, we will move the cash register to the bar. If you do not have cash with you, there is an ATM at Albert Heijn on Voorstraat. Unfortunately, we cannot offer the option to pay by pin. Fair Trade Do you think it is important that teachers and musicians are paid fairly?Do you want Balfolk Utrecht to deliver quality? Then payFair Trade! Because, good teachers and musicians deserve more than basic tea biscuits with their coffee. Seduce them to come to our events with galettes. Choose Fair Trade :) Food and Drinks We have a cloakroom where you can leave your belogings. Please do not leave them on the couches near the dancing floor. There will be a potlock in the evening: we will put a number of tabels in the middle of the room labelled vegetarion, vegan, fish and non-fish meat. Here we'll make a buffet of all sorts of delicious food brought by participants - what are you bringing? Since there are balfolkies with allergies (e.g. nuts, gluten, lactose, shrimp, etcetera), we would appreciate it if you could list the ingredients of your dish. Please make sure to bring your own plate, cutlery and serving spoon, as we don't have any of those at the Moira. Afterwards, it would be nice if you could clean up and / or throw out your own waste after the potluck. The Moira has a bar where you can order drinks. Guidelines We want everyone at Balfolk to feel free to be themselves and feel safe to express their needs. We therefore think it is important that everyone who comes to our balls is aware of a number of guidelines that we adhere to. In this way we make the community as safe and pleasant as possible for everyone. The guidelines for our balls: Guidelines. In principle, all balfolk events that you can find on balfolk.nl must adhere to these general guidelines. Location The ball takes place in the Moira, a nice hall in the center of Utrecht. The address is Wolvenstraat 10 (at the end of Plompetorengracht). Take the blue door on the right and go down the stairs into the hall.""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-moira-bal-met-tralala-lovers-en-naragonia/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-moira-workshop-guide-to-get-lost/"] start = "2024-11-16T12:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-16T21:45:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Utrecht" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Naragonia", "Tralala Lovers"] price = "€15-€45" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Body, Comfort & Music" details = "Course" links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/body%20-comfort-&-music/1079/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2418", "https://www.facebook.com/events/488944594109462"] start = "2024-11-16T13:15:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-16T18:15:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Brussels" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "€20-€55" organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Lancaster Contra" details = """ Behind the mic: Lisa Heywood Musicians: Heather McAslan and Edward Wallace""" links = ["http://lancastercontra.org.uk/events/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/710205900947385/"] start = "2024-11-16T13:30:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-16T16:45:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Lancaster" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Edward Wallace & Heather McAslan"] callers = ["Lisa Heywood"] price = "£10-£15" organisation = "Lancaster Contra" source = "events/uk/lancaster.yaml" [[events]] name = "Le P'tit Bal du Harby" details = "Ball" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/7061711340601844/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2663174960548747/", "https://pasdlayau.be/evenement/stage-et-bal-folk-avec-shillelagh/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2279"] start = "2024-11-16T16:00:00+02:00" end = "2024-11-16T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Quevaucamps" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Shillelagh"] price = "€10-€25" organisation = "Pas d'La Yau" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Kleve" details = """ Duo NoLa Het duo NoLa kwam in maart 2021 bij elkaar en speelt sindsdien met veel plezier Balfolk muziek, waarop al op diverse plaatsen uitgebreid werd gedanst. De muziek komt voornamelijk uit Frankrijk, Scandinavië en uit hun eigen koker. Petra Weirauch – draailier, piano, zang Christiane Meis – diatonische accordeon, ukeleles, basgitaar""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-kleve-d-by-nijmegen/"] start = "2024-11-16T15:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-16T17:15:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Kleve" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Duo NoLa"] price = "€10-€15" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Practice" links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"] start = "2024-11-16T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-16T22:30:00+01:00" country = "Austria" city = "Innsbruck" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "free" organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck" source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Folk" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/913315357194299/"] start = "2024-11-16T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-17T00:00:00+01:00" country = "France" city = "La Chaux" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Folkadanse"] organisation = "balachaux" source = "events/france/la_chaux.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal @ Cellule" details = "Ball" links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/bal-aur%C3%A9lie-dorz%C3%A9e-&-tom-theuns-cellule/1050/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2393", "https://www.facebook.com/events/872798868077775"] start = "2024-11-16T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-17T01:00:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Brussels" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Aurélie Dorzée & Tom Theuns"] price = "€14-€22" organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folkbal" details = "Ball" links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/bal-aur%C3%A9lie-dorz%C3%A9e-&-tom-theuns-cellule/1050/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2460", "https://www.facebook.com/events/872798868077775/"] start = "2024-11-16T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-17T01:00:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Brussels" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Aurélie Dorzée & Tom Theuns"] price = "€14-€22" organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "ruffCeilidh" links = ["https://ruffceilidhs.org/juice-with-ned-clamp-november-16th/"] start = "2024-11-16T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-16T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Cardiff" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Juice"] callers = ["Ned Clamp"] price = "£5-£10" organisation = "ruffCeilidhs" source = "events/uk/cardiff.yaml" [[events]] name = "tReno Folk" links = ["https://www.renofolkfestival.it/trenofolk-16-novembre-2025/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/516289334445745/"] start = "2024-11-16T21:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-17T00:00:00+01:00" country = "Italy" city = "Bologna" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "RenoFolk" source = "events/italy/renofolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-16-11-24-queens-gate-house-2/"] start = "2024-11-16T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-16T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£18-£24" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-16-11-24-cecil-sharp-house/"] start = "2024-11-16T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-16T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£18-£24" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk Dance, Inspired by Tango" details = "Course" links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/folk-dance%20-inspired-by-tango/1080/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2421", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1065089974996933"] start = "2024-11-17T13:15:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-17T18:15:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Brussels" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "€20-€55" organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Les Batons" links = ["https://www.lesbatons.org/#dates"] start = "2024-11-17T13:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-17T17:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Hollingbourne" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Tonik"] price = "£7" organisation = "Les Batons" source = "events/uk/les_batons.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk & Dance at Schäfersee" details = """ Tanznachmittag mit Live-Musik So 17.11.2024  15-17 Uhr   Stromlosplus Stromlosplus – Foto: privat Uns gibt es seit Mai 2006. Wir spielen damit ihr tanzen könnt! Folk steht auf unserem Banner, aber es darf und soll bei uns lebendig zugehen. So fließen auch klassische und jazzige Elemente in unsere Musik ein. Die Musik ist traditionellen Ursprungs, überwiegend aus Osteuropa (gerne in 7/8 und anderen exotischen Taktarten) und Israel, aber auch gelegentlich aus Frankreich und Skandinavien. Wir  leiten die Tänze an, so dass sie schnell und leicht erlernbar sind. Kontakt und Hörproben findet ihr auf unserer Website: www.stromlosplus.de ( http://www.stromlosplus.de )   Der Eintritt ist frei – Spenden für Tanz und Musik sind aber willkommen  Eine Veranstaltung der NaturFreunde Berlin in Zusammenarbeit mit Spreefolk e.V.""" links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/241117-tanz-m5"] start = "2024-11-17T15:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-17T17:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Berlin" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Stromlosplus"] organisation = "NaturFreunde Berlin" source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk" links = ["https://www.balfolk-koeln.de/veranstaltungen/balfolk-lutherkirche-5"] start = "2024-11-17T16:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-17T20:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Cologne" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€13-€15" organisation = "BalFolk Köln" source = "events/germany/cologne.yaml" [[events]] name = "Family Barn Dance" details = """ Bring all the family and take part in lively dances from Britain and beyond in a supportive and fun environment!\r \r Live music inspires the dancing and expert callers guide the moves with simple instructions and gender-free calling.\r Sheena Masson - caller\r \r Paul Scourfield - melodeon\r \r Michael Davidson - guitar\r \r \r \r Groups should include a minimum of one adult for every four children. Children under five must be partnered by an adult and may need guiding or carrying through the dances.\r \r No unaccompanied children or adults!""" links = ["https://www.efdss.org/whats-on/27-dances/14068-17-11-24-familybarndance"] start = "2024-11-17T15:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-17T16:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Paul Scourfield & Michael Davidson"] callers = ["Sheena Masson"] price = "£2.50-£9.50" organisation = "EFDSS" source = "events/uk/efdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Social dance in Mezrab" details = """ Balfolk op zondag De Mezrab host iedere derde zondag van de maand het leukste Balfolkfeestje van Amsterdam. Bestel hier alvast een ticket en kom dansen op de livemuziek van Noiranomis en Duo Baftig. Ticket - Voorverkoop: 16 euro - Aan de deur: 18 euro Tickets >>> Programma 16:15 Deuren open16:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners 17:30 Bal met Duo Baftig 18:00 Pauze 19:00 Bal met Noiranomis21:00 Sessie Bands \tNoiranomis Een stem, een accordeon. Een deun om op te dansen, zowel dromerig als speels, barstend van energie en warmte, met betrokkenheid en intensiteit. Één accordeon, één stem. Het is allemaal zo eenvoudig, toch zo vol met mogelijkheden: dus stap in en laat je door ons leiden. Simon Gielen: accordeon Marion Blanchard: zang \tDuo Baftig Wat begon als een muzikaal experiment in de zomer van 2022 is nu officieel tot een balfolk muzikanten duo uitgegroeid. Duo Baftig speelt zeer dansbare tunes op akkoestische gitaar en viool. Manon en Robin delen een passie voor balfolk dans en folk muziek en besloten van hieruit hun krachten te bundelen. Het duo speelt verassende mix tussen Ierse/Scandinavische tunes, maar ook eigen explosieve composities. Van melancholisch tot krachtig, voor alles geldt: zolang het maar Baftig is! Locatie Mezrab draagt Balfolk een warm hart toe en nodigt ons iedere maand uit te komen dansen. Je kunt in de Mezrab op andere dagen vooral terecht voor storytelling. Het café dient als inspiratiebron voor vele theaters, centra, musea en festivals om ook storytelling te programmeren. Mezrab programmeert meerdere keren per week regelmatig vertelavonden. Op de andere avonden wordt storytelling gecombineerd met andere kunstdisciplines (dans, beeldende kunst, poëzie, etc.) en een wereldmuziekprogramma. Er is plek voor zo'n 100 dansers. Adres: Mezrab Veemkade 576 1019 BL Amsterdam Fotocredit Balfolk Amsterdam""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/social-dance-in-mezrab-met-noiranomis-en-pfm/"] start = "2024-11-17T16:15:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-17T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Amsterdam" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Duo Baftig", "Noiranomis"] price = "€16-€18" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal De La Cabane Du Bout Du Monde" details = "Ball" links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://lesentetes.com/tralala-lovers/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2102"] start = "2024-11-17T16:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-17T21:00:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Tralala Lovers"] source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk Dance Course" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091080425644/"] start = "2024-11-18T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-18T22:30:00+01:00" country = "Italy" city = "Milan" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "La Scighera" source = "events/italy/milan.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = "Vooral gezellig samen dansen!" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-3-2024-11-18/"] start = "2024-11-18T20:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-18T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Leeuwarden" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "€2.50" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Partner Dances" details = "Weekly class. Opoho Scout Hall, 128 Opoho Road, Dunedin." links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-partner-dance/dunedin"] start = "2024-11-19T18:00:00+13:00" end = "2024-11-19T19:00:00+13:00" country = "New Zealand" city = "Dunedin" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "$10.25" organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin" source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Immersion" details = "All balfolk dances, weekly class. Opoho Scout Hall, 128 Opoho Road, Dunedin." links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-immersion/dunedin"] start = "2024-11-19T19:00:00+13:00" end = "2024-11-19T20:30:00+13:00" country = "New Zealand" city = "Dunedin" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "$10" organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin" source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folkdansles Schoten" details = "Course" links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2411"] start = "2024-11-19T17:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-19T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Antwerp" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "Academie Schoten" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Couple dancing class" links = ["https://comsibal.be/en/classes/couple-dance-october-november/"] start = "2024-11-19T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-19T22:30:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Leuven" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "€15" organisation = "ComSiBal" source = "events/belgium/comsibal.yaml" [[events]] name = "Gugelhupf: Freier Tanzabend" links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"] start = "2024-11-19T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-19T23:59:59+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Dresden" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V." source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-11-19/"] start = "2024-11-19T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-19T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk Intro" details = """ 🍃 O WARSZTATACH\r Na tych zajęciach poznasz tańce, które pojawiają się na balfolkowych potańcówkach – zawsze, często i tylko czasami.\r Będą to różnorodne formy:\r - tańce w kręgu i w korowodzie\r - tańce w parach\r - układy dla kilku tancerzy\r Nie zapowiadamy konkretnego programu na poszczególne zajęcia, a część materiału może rozciągać się na kilka zajęć. Oprócz nauki nie zabraknie przypominania i utrwalania wcześniejszego materiału.\r Uczymy tańców od podstaw, więc to zajęcia przede wszystkim dla osób z krótkim lub zerowym stażem balfolkowym.""" links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/folk-intro-cykl-warsztatow-dla-poczatkujacych6", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1710649906450119/1710649929783450/"] start = "2024-11-19T20:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-19T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Poland" city = "Poznań" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań" source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Practica at the Pianofabriek" details = "Ball" links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-at-de-pianofabriek/1062/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2400", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1488971458394126/1488971471727458/"] start = "2024-11-19T20:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-19T22:30:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Brussels" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "donation" organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Newtown Balfolk Class" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3790613591266361/3790613604599693/"] start = "2024-11-20T18:00:00+13:00" end = "2024-11-20T19:30:00+13:00" country = "New Zealand" city = "Wellington" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "$15" organisation = "Balfolk Wellington" source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven" details = "Course" links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/aanbod/beweegsessies/dans/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2420"] start = "2024-11-20T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-20T20:30:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Leuven" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "€6" organisation = "KU Leuven" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Wednesday Balfolk" details = """ Zapraszamy na potańcówkę balfolkową w Chacie.\r O 20:00 warsztaty \r O 21:00 potańc.\r Wstęp na imprezę: 10 zł\r Wstęp na warsztaty: dowolna kwota wedle uznania""" links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-srodowy34"] start = "2024-11-20T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-20T23:45:00+01:00" country = "Poland" city = "Warsaw" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "10 PLN" organisation = "Numinosum" source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Organic Dancefloor" links = ["https://tradivarium.at/event/2024-11-20-170000-to-2024-11-21-020000/organic-dancefloor"] start = "2024-11-20T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-21T02:00:00+01:00" country = "Austria" city = "Vienna" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Duo Härtel Wascher & Friends"] organisation = "Simon Wascher" source = "events/austria/vienna-organic-dancefloor.yaml" [[events]] name = "Socialles 318 – wals (basis)" details = """ Deze donderdag 21 november is het socialles nr 318. We gaan bezig met de wals en dan vooral de basis daarvan: de danshouding, wals- en draaitechniek en oriëntatie in de ruimte. Ervaring met wals is niet nodig. Programma 18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten 19.30: Start socialles 20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen 21.30: Einde Socialles Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen. Gezamenlijk eten Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee. Locatie Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden. Prijs De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk.""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-318-rotterdam-wals-basis/"] start = "2024-11-21T18:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-21T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Rotterdam" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€6" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balhalla" details = "Ball" links = ["https://www.balhalla.be/en/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/454188854026278/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2174"] start = "2024-11-21T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-21T23:15:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Gent" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Aérokorda"] organisation = "Balhalla" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Autumn Balfolk Practice" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/392654210577952/392654223911284/"] start = "2024-11-21T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-21T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Poland" city = "Kraków" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "20 PLN" organisation = "Balfolks" source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Stuttgart" details = "Feuerwehrhaus" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/585162430", "https://www.facebook.com/events/449378350797670/"] start = "2024-11-22T18:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-22T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Stuttgart" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Airboxes Trio", "Emma & Jonas"] price = "€15-€25" organisation = "Verena & Holger" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Nog een Sautsje dansen" details = """ Tijdens deze workshop besteden we aandacht aan de Sauts bearnais. Dit is een verzameling van dansen waarbij de muzikanten de instructies zingen en zo het lied vormen. De bekendste hier van is de Sept sauts die slechts 2 instructies gebruikt, maar er bestaan veel meer instructies en oneindig veel volgordes. Afgelopen augustus organiseerden we ook een workshop over de Sauts bearnais. Het is niet nodig om deze gevolgd te hebben om mee te kunnen komen. Het heeft wel een groot voordeel. We gaan namelijk nog verder. We zullen meer instructies behandelen en ook focussen op deze al dansend opvolgen i.p.v. dansen veelvuldig herhalen. Aan het einde is er waarschijnlijk wel tijd om een aantal dansen te herhalen. LET OP! Omdat deze dansen allemaal vanuit dezelfde basis werken, zal naarmate de avond vordert het aantal instructies en de complexiteit toenemen. Kom dus op tijd (19:30 uur) zodat je het begin mee krijgt. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/nog-een-sautsje-dansen/"] start = "2024-11-22T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-22T22:30:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bristol Contra Dance" details = """ Bristol Contra Dance is a communal-style folk dance very similar to a Ceilidh. No partner or experience is necessary. A caller leads the dancers through a series of moves. All calling is gender free. Jack Kanutin will be calling with music from Trip Hazard. We are in the Faith Space Chapel. It's nice and close to Temple Meads and comes with free parking. Check the new Bristol Clean Air Zone information carefully, as this may effect you. We have cheese in the break, along with tea, coffee and cordial. You are welcome to bring your own things. Please don't bring alcohol, as this is the venue rule. Bristol Contra is committed to not having the cost of a dance be a hindrance to anyone attending, and have a sliding pay scale. Suggested prices available on the door: Unwaged £6 Waged £10 Supporters Ticket £15. The new supporters ticket is a fair representation of what the event costs to run, and supports fair fees for the Band and Caller. It is entirely voluntary. So bring your smiles and your joy and come join us for amazing social dancing. Absolutely all welcome of any level of experience for great dancing to some amazing gender-free calling and brilliant music!""" links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/986215293193997/"] start = "2024-11-22T19:45:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-22T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Bristol" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Trip Hazard"] callers = ["Jack Kanutin"] price = "£6-£15" organisation = "Bristol Contra" source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Alcester Contra" links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras"] start = "2024-11-22T19:45:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-22T22:45:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Alcester" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Vertical Expression"] callers = ["Liam Binley"] price = "£4-£10" organisation = "Alcester Contra" source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-22-11-24-cecil-sharp-house/"] start = "2024-11-22T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-22T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£18-£24" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bosun Higgs in Welshampton" links = ["https://www.bosunhiggs.co.uk/gig-diary.html"] start_date = "2024-11-23" end_date = "2024-11-23" country = "UK" city = "Welshampton" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Bosun Higgs"] callers = ["Hilary Evans"] organisation = "Webfeet" source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk at the Jam Jar" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/429712076485889/"] start = "2024-11-23T12:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-23T16:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Bristol" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Portmanteau"] price = "donation" organisation = "BalFolk Bristol" source = "events/uk/bristol_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cam-French" links = ["https://www.camfrench.co.uk/"] start = "2024-11-23T14:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-23T17:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Cambridge" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "£2-£4" organisation = "Cam-French" source = "events/uk/camfrench.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal en Soir" links = ["https://balensoir.fr/nos-evenements/bals-2024/bal-du-23-novembre-2024/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/894186249281437/"] start = "2024-11-23T16:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-24T01:00:00+01:00" country = "France" city = "Paris" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Adriano Sangineto", "GrandLoup", "Duo Alain-Thierry"] price = "€10-€17" organisation = "Bal en Soir" source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "St. Andrew's Charity Ball" links = ["https://standrewsnl.wordpress.com/celidhs-and-balls/st-andrews-charity-ball-2/"] start = "2024-11-23T18:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-24T01:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "The Hague" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "€99" organisation = "St. Andrew's Society of the Netherlands" source = "events/netherlands/the_hague.yaml" [[events]] name = "Queimada" details = "Ball" links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/queimada/1090/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2445", "https://www.facebook.com/events/584198324198689", "https://muziekpublique.be/concerts/20241123_queimada_zlabya_thalas/?lang=en"] start = "2024-11-23T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-23T23:59:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Brussels" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["A Contrabanda", "Thalas", "Zlabya"] price = "€11-€19" organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "FolkfestiBal" details = "Ball" links = ["http://www.folkdendermonde.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2451", "https://www.facebook.com/events/571382258752283/"] start = "2024-11-23T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-24T00:00:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Dendermonde" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Hartwin Dhoore & Yves De Waele"] price = "€13-€15" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk in Horsley" links = ["https://balfolkstroud.uk/cps/gigs/venn-a8045b.php"] start = "2024-11-23T18:30:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-23T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Stroud" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Venn"] price = "£10" organisation = "French Dance Stroud" source = "events/uk/balfolk_stroud.yaml" [[events]] name = "Leeds Contra" links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/specialevents.html"] start = "2024-11-23T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-23T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Leeds" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Vertical Expression"] callers = ["Rhodri Davies"] price = "£12" organisation = "Leeds Contra" source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Friday Folk Saturday Special" links = ["https://fridayfolk.org.uk/"] start = "2024-11-23T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-23T22:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "St Albans" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "£12" organisation = "Friday Folk" source = "events/uk/st_albans_friday_folk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-23-11-24-queens-gate-house/"] start = "2024-11-23T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-23T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£18-£24" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk" links = ["https://www.balfolktoronto.com/events"] start = "2024-11-23T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2024-11-23T23:00:00-04:00" country = "Canada" state = "Ontario" city = "Toronto" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Malvenn Trio"] price = "$20-$30" organisation = "Balfolk Toronto" source = "events/canada/toronto.yaml" [[events]] name = "Saturday Night Contra Dance" details = """ Saturday Contra Dance with Flamingo Sketches & Virginia Varland (WEB)\r November 23 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm\r Location: West End Ballroom, 2300 John Rolfe Parkway,Henrico, VA 23233\r \r Music: Flamingo Sketches with Tom Krumm on fiddle and mandolin, and Jared Kirkpatrick on piano, mandolin, foot percussion, and fiddle.\r \r Caller: Virginia Varland (Richmond, VA)\r \r Admission: $10 members/students, $15 non-members, 14 & under free.\r \r Beginner’s Workshop: Arrive early at 6:45pm to learn or review basic steps.""" links = ["https://tadamsva.org/dance/saturday-contra-dance-web-11-23-2024/"] start = "2024-11-23T18:45:00-05:00" end = "2024-11-23T22:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "VA" city = "Richmond" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Flamingo Sketches"] callers = ["Virginia Varland"] price = "$10-$15" organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)" source = "events/usa/richmond.yaml" [[events]] name = "MiniBal at Toitū" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1089806835768983/1089808145768852/", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-mini-bals/dunedin"] start = "2024-11-24T14:00:00+13:00" end = "2024-11-24T15:30:00+13:00" country = "New Zealand" city = "Dunedin" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "free" organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin" source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml" [[events]] name = "Polska Day" links = ["https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thirdbeatdance/1403716"] start = "2024-11-24T10:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-24T16:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Sheffield" styles = ["scandi"] workshop = true social = false price = "£20.80-£50.80" organisation = "Third Beat Dance Collective" source = "events/uk/sheffield.yaml" [[events]] name = "Gran Bal Folk" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/570648555410030", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfofpitFWatTGVlMdzt9TYL-fxrQUvFw1GL5LWem3WRVK805Q/viewform"] start = "2024-11-24T17:45:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-24T21:15:00+01:00" country = "Italy" city = "Venice" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Hartwin Dhoore", "Geronimo", "Viorel"] organisation = "Sognando a Piedi Nudi - Mestre" source = "events/italy/venice.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/973404491486236/"] start = "2024-11-24T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-24T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Poland" city = "Warsaw" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "20 PLN" organisation = "Numinosum" source = "events/poland/numinosum.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk Dance Course" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091107092308/"] start = "2024-11-25T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-25T22:30:00+01:00" country = "Italy" city = "Milan" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "La Scighera" source = "events/italy/milan.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = "Vooral gezellig samen dansen!" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-3-2024-11-25/"] start = "2024-11-25T20:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-25T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Leeuwarden" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "€2.50" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Partner Dances" details = "Weekly class. Opoho Scout Hall, 128 Opoho Road, Dunedin." links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-partner-dance/dunedin"] start = "2024-11-26T18:00:00+13:00" end = "2024-11-26T19:00:00+13:00" country = "New Zealand" city = "Dunedin" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "$10.25" organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin" source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Immersion" details = "All balfolk dances, weekly class. Opoho Scout Hall, 128 Opoho Road, Dunedin." links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-immersion/dunedin"] start = "2024-11-26T19:00:00+13:00" end = "2024-11-26T20:30:00+13:00" country = "New Zealand" city = "Dunedin" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "$10" organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin" source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folkdansles Schoten" details = "Course" links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2411"] start = "2024-11-26T17:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-26T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Antwerp" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "Academie Schoten" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Couple dancing class" links = ["https://comsibal.be/en/classes/couple-dance-october-november/"] start = "2024-11-26T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-26T22:30:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Leuven" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "€15" organisation = "ComSiBal" source = "events/belgium/comsibal.yaml" [[events]] name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend" links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"] start = "2024-11-26T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-26T23:59:59+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Dresden" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V." source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-11-26/"] start = "2024-11-26T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-26T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk Intro" details = """ 🍃 O WARSZTATACH\r Na tych zajęciach poznasz tańce, które pojawiają się na balfolkowych potańcówkach – zawsze, często i tylko czasami.\r Będą to różnorodne formy:\r - tańce w kręgu i w korowodzie\r - tańce w parach\r - układy dla kilku tancerzy\r Nie zapowiadamy konkretnego programu na poszczególne zajęcia, a część materiału może rozciągać się na kilka zajęć. Oprócz nauki nie zabraknie przypominania i utrwalania wcześniejszego materiału.\r Uczymy tańców od podstaw, więc to zajęcia przede wszystkim dla osób z krótkim lub zerowym stażem balfolkowym.""" links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/folk-intro-cykl-warsztatow-dla-poczatkujacych6", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1710649906450119/1710649919783451/"] start = "2024-11-26T20:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-26T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Poland" city = "Poznań" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań" source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Leeds Contra" links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/regularevents.html"] start = "2024-11-26T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-26T22:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Leeds" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["All the Right Notes"] price = "£3" organisation = "Leeds Contra" source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Newtown Balfolk Class" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3790613591266361/3790613594599694/"] start = "2024-11-27T18:00:00+13:00" end = "2024-11-27T19:30:00+13:00" country = "New Zealand" city = "Wellington" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "$15" organisation = "Balfolk Wellington" source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven" details = "Course" links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/aanbod/beweegsessies/dans/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2420"] start = "2024-11-27T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-27T20:30:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Leuven" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "€6" organisation = "KU Leuven" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Wednesday Balfolk" details = """ Zapraszamy na potańcówkę balfolkową w Chacie.\r O 20:00 warsztaty \r O 21:00 potańc.\r Wstęp na imprezę: 10 zł\r Wstęp na warsztaty: dowolna kwota wedle uznania""" links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-srodowy28"] start = "2024-11-27T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-27T23:45:00+01:00" country = "Poland" city = "Warsaw" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "10 PLN" organisation = "Numinosum" source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen" details = """ Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee! Entree: € 15,-  (of € 10,- voor mensen die kortingstarief nodig hebben) Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten. 20:00 dans uitleg 21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets) 23:00 Sessie! (Tijden onder voorbehoud)""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-40/"] start = "2024-11-27T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-27T23:59:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Nijmegen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€10-€15" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Mini-practica" details = "Ball" links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/minipractica-mechelen/1073/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2389", "https://www.facebook.com/events/813935677615346/813935684282012/"] start = "2024-11-27T20:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-27T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Mechelen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "donation" organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Étoile at the Gipsy Queen" links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1468114653898016/"] start = "2024-11-27T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-27T23:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "free" organisation = "London Balfolk" source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Socialles 319 – wals, ballroom in de balfolk" details = """ Deze donderdag 28 november is het socialles nr 319. We gaan onder leiding van Kelly en Thom aan de slag met de wals en ballroom in de balfolk. Ballroom in de Balfolk Vaak worden balfolk en ballroom als elkaars tegenpolen gezien, maar is dat wel zo?Met behulp van een dans die in beide voorkomt, de wals in 3, gaan we opzoek naar de verschillen en overeenkomsten tussen deze twee stijlen. Frame, postuur en muzikaliteit zullen centraal staan in deze socialles. Basiskennis van de wals in 3 is voor deze workshop een vereiste. Programma 18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten 19.30: Start socialles 20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen 21.30: Einde Socialles Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen. Gezamenlijk eten Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee. Locatie Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden. Prijs De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk.""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-319-rotterdam-wals-ballroom-in-de-balfolk/"] start = "2024-11-28T18:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-28T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Rotterdam" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€6" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Tanzlernabend" details = "Lernabend im Quäker-Nachbarschaftsheim" links = ["https://www.balfolk-koeln.de/veranstaltungen/tanzlernabend-7"] start = "2024-11-28T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-28T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Cologne" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "donation" organisation = "Balfolk Köln" source = "events/germany/cologne.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk and Trad Dance" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/393205663622872/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdm3EpPHpg7wp7nDR6YzPEUkybQT6FDxJrhmhSrVUIjVubz5Q/viewform"] start = "2024-11-28T20:30:00+02:00" end = "2024-11-28T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Lithuania" city = "Vilnius" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€12" organisation = "Šok, mėgaukis ir dalinkis" source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml" [[events]] name = "Jamsessie / Folkbal (CBO)" details = "Ball" links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2441"] start = "2024-11-28T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-28T22:30:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Brussels" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Free Bal" details = "Ball" links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/free-ball-naragonia/1094/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2466", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1284340266250756"] start = "2024-11-29T18:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-29T21:00:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Brussels" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Naragonia"] price = "free" organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "MuwiFolxTanz Vol.26" details = "Folk dance at the university. Open stage. May also contain other folk styles." links = ["https://tradivarium.at/event/2024-11-29-190000-to-2024-11-29-230000/muwifolxtanz-vol-26", "https://www.facebook.com/events/7991981204219932/"] start = "2024-11-29T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-29T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Austria" city = "Vienna" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "donation" organisation = "MuwiFolxTanz" source = "events/austria/vienna-muwifolxtanz.yaml" [[events]] name = "CaBal" details = "Ball" links = ["https://www.cabalfolk.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2444", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1445842422740829/"] start = "2024-11-29T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-30T00:00:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Kortrijk" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Moore & Moss", "Rémi Geffroy"] price = "€16-€18" organisation = "CaBal" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Foute balfolk" details = """ Natuurlijk bestaat er geen foute balfolk, maar wel balfolk op niet balfolk-muziek. Tijdens deze workshop gaan we op deze muziek dansen! Wist je al dat je bijvoorbeeld een Bourée in twee tijden kunt dansen op Roundtable Rival van Lindsey Stirling? Je hebt vast wel eens naar de radio geluisterd en gedacht 'Goh, ik kan hier een ...tovercirkel ...scottish ...kost ar c’hoad op dansen. Neem deze muziek mee naar de workshop! Alle muziek is welkom, behalve echte balfolkmuziek. We gaan tijdens deze workshop dansen op de muziek die jullie meenemen. Het is de bedoeling dat we er met z'n allen naar luisteren en samen bedenken wat je erop kunt dansen. Dit is leuk, maar ook leerzaam! Neem dus je telefoon of tablet mee met allerlei muziek, YouTube, Spotify, e.d. Dan maken we er samen een leuke avond van! Let op: we hebben in het gebouw van stichting Spel en Dans geen WiFi. Je kunt gebruik natuurlijk maken van je mobiele data of de nummers downloaden voor offline gebruik op Spotify. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/foute-balfolk-2/"] start = "2024-11-29T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-29T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Drakenbal" details = """ DRAKENBAL DEN BOSCH  Midden in de herfst zal de draak van ‘s-Hertogenbosch ontwaken tijdens een bal boordevol muziek, dans en gezelligheid! Voor dit bal zijn we heel blij om voor de eerste keer Paracetamol te mogen verwelkomen! Deze vier muzikanten zullen je betoveren met hun prachtige meeslepende muziek. Er is ook ruimte voor andere muzikanten en bands om het podium te betreden tijdens het Kwartier van Plezier en de sessie. AVONDPROGRAMMA \t19:30 Welkom \t20:00-21:00 Dansworkshop o.l.v. Paracetamol \t21:00-21:15 Kwartier van Plezier (nog vrij!) \t21:15-22:45 Bal met Paracetamol \t22:45-1:00 Sessie met Paracetamol en anderen DANSWORKSHOP 20:00-21:00 Is het je eerste keer? Maak je geen zorgen! Vanaf 20:00 is er een dansuitleg onder leiding van de muzikanten en dansers van Paracetamol. KWARTIER VAN PLEZIER 21:00-21:15 Het voorprogramma staat nog open. Er is ruimte voor zowel beginnende (balfolk)bands als doorgewinterde muzikanten om een kwartier te komen spelen. Je kunt je eigen creaties komen uitproberen of een paar traditionals spelen, iedereen is welkom. Mail naar drakenbaldenbosch@gmail.com. BAL MET PARACETAMOL 21:15-22:45 Kom dansen op de live muziek van Paracetamol! Paracetamol speelt balfolkmuziek met een bitterzoet randje. Meeslepende mazurka's, golvende gavottes, drijvende bourrées, maar ook een zeldzame grabbelton en de eerste nieuwe bravade sinds 1657. Echo’s van Ierse jigs, metal klassiekers, Hongaarse folk en jazz loopjes klinken uit vorige muzikale levens door in hun dansmuziek. Ze trekken van donkere café’s, langs dansvloeren naar festivals als Castlefest, CaDansa en Le Son Continu. Naast bals speelde Paracetamol een concerttour langs karakteristieke kerkjes in Noord Nederland. Inmiddels heeft Paracetamol een debuutalbum vol eigen composities. Rob Zantkuijl Doedelzakken, saxofoon, fluiten, zang Nico Beltman Viool, fluiten, doedelzakken, zang Jan Willem Veenhuis Gitaren, percussie, zang Gyöngyi Kovács Contrabas, zang JAMSESSIE 22:45- uiterlijk 1:00 Na het optreden is er gelegenheid voor muzikanten om samen te spelen in een sessie onder leiding van Paracetamol. De dansers kunnen dan nog lekker door blijven dansen. We dragen de folkmuziek een warm hart toe en het is onze wens dat de muziekscene in Den Bosch steeds groter en actiever wordt. Schroom dus niet om je instrument te pakken en mee te spelen, iedereen is welkom! Ook als je niet bij het dansen bent geweest, ben je welkom voor de sessie! VERSNAPERINGEN In de bar kun je alles bestellen wat je wilt, probeer zeker eens een Boschgebrouwen Draken speciaalbiertje! Maar er staan ook gratis gezonde snacks en heerlijk vers (vruchten)water klaar. ENTREE: 10 / 15 / 20 : Korting €10 Regular €15 Fair €20 LOCATIE Café Station Zuid Erasmusstraat 9 ‘s-Hertogenbosch ROUTE Openbaar vervoer: Het Bal is te bereiken met OV, hiervoor kun je naar ’s-Hertogenbosch Centraal of ‘s-Hertogenbosch Oost komen. Vanaf beide stations is het ongeveer 30 minuten lopen naar de locatie. Je kunt ook de bus nemen die vlak bij Café Station Zuid stopt. Dit is buslijn 1 (en 306). Auto: Let op het is betaald parkeren in de wijk. Je kan vrij parkeren op de parkeerplaats van de Lucaskerk na 18u (240m), aan de Hildebrandstraat voor de winkels (400m), op de gelijknamige parallelweg van de Gestelseweg (450m), inrit bij kruising Pieter Langendijksingel. Er kan ook vrij geparkeerd worden op de Jacob van Mearlantstraat vanaf nummer 191 en oplopend (de andere kant op niet!). Aan de overkant bij de bedrijven mag vanaf 19u ook geparkeerd worden, mits er ruimte is. Vanaf hier is het 2 minuten lopen. Carpoolen:  zie de Folkpool discordgroep: https://discord.com/invite/WWRBahjhJm""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/drakenbal-met-paracetamol/"] start = "2024-11-29T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-30T01:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "'s-Hertogenbosch" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Paracetamol"] price = "€10-€20" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh" links = ["https://www.ceilidhsoc.org/ceilidhs/"] start = "2024-11-29T19:45:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-29T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Sheffield" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£3-£5" organisation = "Sheffield CeilidhSoc" source = "events/uk/sheffield_ceilidh.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-29-11-24-cecil-sharp-house-2/"] start = "2024-11-29T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-29T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£18-£24" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cambridge Contra Dance" links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"] start = "2024-11-29T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-29T22:15:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Cambridge" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "£2" organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance" source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Call Me Ceilidh" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3830044990657017/", "https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/old-market-assembly/fri-29-nov-call-me-ceilidh-winter-wonderland-special-edit-112723#e112723"] start = "2024-11-29T21:30:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-30T00:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Bristol" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£17.25-£20" organisation = "Call Me Ceilidh" source = "events/uk/bristol.yaml" [[events]] name = "Music Session & Bal Folk" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/526147230162254/"] start = "2024-11-30T13:30:00+13:00" end = "2024-11-30T19:00:00+13:00" country = "New Zealand" city = "Paekākāriki" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15" organisation = "Balfolk Wellington" source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hands Across Contra" details = "Lesson at 7; Dance at 7:30. Sliding admission $5 to $15." links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/hands-across-contra-6/"] start = "2024-11-29T19:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-11-29T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CO" city = "Boulder" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$15" organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance" source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk Dance for Beginners - Level 1" details = "Course" links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/folk-dance-for-beginners-level-1/1028/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2345"] start = "2024-11-30T13:15:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-30T13:15:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Brussels" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "€20-€55" organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Guide To Get Lost" details = "Course" links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/guide-to-get-lost/1089/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2439", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1085185113186836"] start = "2024-11-30T13:15:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-30T18:15:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Mechelen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "€20-€55" organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hebden Bridge Panards" links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"] start = "2024-11-30T13:30:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-30T17:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Hebden Bridge" styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"] workshop = true social = false price = "£3-£7" organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards" source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml" [[events]] name = "Breton Dance" details = """ Morceau de Breizh – Foto: privat Die Gruppe Morceau de Breizh aus Berlin und Brandenburg lädt ein zu bretonischem Tanz mit Live-Musik   15:00-17:30 Workshop Tänze der Basse Bretagne (Westbretagne): vorwiegend Kettentänze (z.B. Gavottearten), aber auch Rundtänze u.a. 18:30-20:00 Tanz Ort: Bei Interesse meldet Euch bitte an unter bretagne2024@preussberlin.de, dann wird der Ort der Veranstaltung bekanntgegeben. Workshop und Tanz danach sind wie immer kostenlos. Für Spenden sind wir dankbar. Es wirken mit: Christoph – Bombarde, Flöte Andrea – Gesang, Perkussion und Bombarde Almut – Cello und Gesang Holger – Gitarre, Gesang, Bouzouki Stefan – Akkordeon, Flöte, Bombarde Brigitte – Tanzanleitung""" links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/2411-morceaudebreizh"] start = "2024-11-30T15:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-30T20:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Berlin" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Morceau de Breizh"] organisation = "Spreefolk e.V." source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Paris Contra Dance" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/156727372682/posts/10160638354982683"] start = "2024-11-30T17:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-30T22:00:00+01:00" country = "France" city = "Paris" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Paris Contra Dance" source = "events/france/paris_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "End of Autumn Balfolk" details = "This time you will be taught by Augustas and the workshop will be about: Variations in Scottish" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/899770665388804/", "https://tickets.paysera.com/en/event/rudens-pabaigos-balfolk-vakarone"] start = "2024-11-30T18:00:00+02:00" end = "2024-11-30T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Lithuania" city = "Vilnius" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5-€20" organisation = "Šok, mėgaukis ir dalinkis" source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml" [[events]] name = "Workshop and Balfolk" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1861423791028951/"] start = "2024-11-30T18:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-30T23:45:00+01:00" country = "Italy" city = "Rome" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Arbadétorne"] price = "€15-€25" organisation = "Roma InFolk" source = "events/italy/roma.yaml" [[events]] name = "ContraCopia" links = ["https://www.thursdaycontra.com/contracopia/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1940775709692052"] start = "2024-11-30T14:00:00-05:00" end = "2024-11-30T23:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "PA" city = "Philadelphia" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Ice Cream Truckers", "Stove Dragon", "Millserati"] callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Alex Deis-Lauby", "Ben Sachs Hamilton"] price = "$25-$35" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal trad" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1012507363265502/", "https://billetterie.bolegason.org/agenda/206-bal-trad-avec-masca-sound-duo-des-cimes"] start = "2024-11-30T20:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-11-30T23:30:00+01:00" country = "France" city = "Castres" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Masca Sound", "Duo Des Cimes"] price = "€12" organisation = "Lo Bolegason" source = "events/france/castres.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contrabridge" links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2024-11/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/906753454120157/"] start = "2024-11-30T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-30T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Cambridge" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Fiddlechicks"] callers = ["Adam Hughes"] price = "£7-£15" organisation = "Contrabridge" source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-30-11-24-queens-gate-house-2/"] start = "2024-11-30T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-30T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£18-£24" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-30-11-24-grand-juncion/"] start = "2024-11-30T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-30T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£18-£24" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Exeter Ceilidh" links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/"] start = "2024-11-30T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-30T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Exeter" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Spinach for Norman"] price = "£4-£15" organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs" source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml" [[events]] name = "Queer Ceilidh Dance Party" details = """ Queer Folk are back with another one of their famed queer ceilidh dance parties!\r \r \r \r Enjoy a night of ceilidh dancing and drag! Hit our historic dancefloor with tunes from the queerest ceilidh band in town.\r \r No dance experience necessary, just open arms! Everyone is welcome alone, with a partner, or with a group - regardless of gender identity or sexuality.\r \r We are committed to making everyone feel welcome at our events, and so all calling will be gender-free at this dance\r \r Drag performer TBA\r \r Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult""" links = ["https://www.efdss.org/whats-on/27-dances/13896-queer-ceilidh-dance-party-november-2024"] start = "2024-11-30T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-30T22:59:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£10-£15" organisation = "EFDSS" source = "events/uk/efdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansez Français" links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"] start = "2024-11-30T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-11-30T22:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Brighton" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["BOF!"] organisation = "Dansez Français" source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml" [[events]] name = "ScigheraInFolk" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/858118423172238/"] start = "2024-11-30T21:45:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-01T00:45:00+01:00" country = "Italy" city = "Milan" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Trio Forj"] organisation = "La Scighera" source = "events/italy/milan.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folkbal-tryout-huisconcert" details = "Ball" links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2453"] start = "2024-12-01T14:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-01T17:00:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Gent" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["AllesEnNiets"] price = "€10" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Gran Bal Folk" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/548932781033776/"] start = "2024-12-01T14:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-01T21:30:00+01:00" country = "Italy" city = "Padua" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Arbadétorne"] source = "events/italy/padova.yaml" [[events]] name = "Vaalser bal Folk" details = """ 14.00: Muziek sessie (alle instrumenten, ook beginners welkom) 15.00: dansinstructie/dansintroduktie 16.00: Bal 18.30: Sessie / open podium""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/vaalser-bal-folk-4/"] start = "2024-12-01T14:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-01T18:30:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Vaals" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Les Hommes Ventrus"] price = "€10-€15" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk & Dance at Schäfersee" details = """ Tanznachmittag mit Live-Musik So 01.12.2024  15-17 Uhr Barock op de Deel – Deutschtrad   Barock op de Deel – Deutschtrad – Foro: privat Das Westerwälder Quartett “Barock op de Deel” bringt sein Publikum zum Rasen, lieber noch zum Holzdielenboden – mit altdeutschem Tanzgroove. Da gibt es swingende, flotte Dreier aus Musikantennotenhandschriften des 18. Jahrhunderts und tanzrhythmische Aha-Sprünge bei deutschen Volksliedern, wie manche sie noch aus Schulzeiten kennen, vielleicht sogar mögen, aber verschämt kaum singen. Getanzt werden kann alles, was die BalFolk-Beine hergeben. Vorkenntnisse werden nicht vorausgesetzt, ebensowenig feste Tanzpartner(innen). Auf geht’s! Der Eintritt ist frei – Spenden für Tanz und Musik sind aber willkommen Eine Veranstaltung der NaturFreunde Berlin in Zusammenarbeit mit Spreefolk e.V.""" links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/241201-tanz-m5"] start = "2024-12-01T15:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-01T17:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Berlin" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Barock op de Deel"] price = "donation" organisation = "NaturFreunde Berlin" source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Winter Bal & Session" links = ["https://www.weedonbalfolk.co.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1917365288756973/"] start = "2024-12-01T14:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-12-01T17:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Weedon Bec" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "£5" organisation = "Weedon Balfolk" source = "events/uk/badby_bals.yaml" [[events]] name = "Swedish Dance" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/902342015054698/", "http://www.empson.org.uk/dance.html"] start = "2024-12-01T15:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-12-01T19:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Bristol" styles = ["scandi"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Bristol Spelmanslag"] price = "£10" organisation = "Bristol Spelmanslag" source = "events/uk/bristol_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "KA-BALFOLK" details = """ Balfolk in Karlsruhe mit N.N. 16:30-18:00h Tanzworkshop""" links = ["https://ka-balfolk.de/termine-elementor/", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/560237552"] start = "2024-12-01T16:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-01T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Karlsruhe" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "KA-BALFOLK" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Lange Bal Folk Nacht" details = "Von ihren Touren im Rest der Welt erholt treffen sich alle Bal-Folk-Bands Marburgs für die ultimative Tanznacht. Havok, Die ZWEI und Ute+Michael spielen den längsten Bal Folk, den die Stadt je erlebt hat! Die 2 Die ZWEI – das bedeutet einen intensiven musikalischen Dialog zwischen Gitarre und Klarinette. Das Sichzuspielen und Verwandeln, Verschlingen und wieder Lösen der Stimmen und Klangfarben, die Verzahnung in den Rhythmen des Bal Folk. Ein Spiel im eigentlichen Sinn. Zwiegespräche, die jedes Mal neu sind und auf dem Tanzboden fortgesetzt werden wollen. Eckart Dähnert: Klarinette Michael Müller: Gitarre   HavoK HavoK – Haus von Klaus – tanzen gern. Sehr gern. Am liebsten zu Musik, die gefühlvoll und kraftvoll zugleich ist, bei der die Mischung von Paar- und Reihentänzen stimmt, Eigenkompositionen nicht verkopft klingen, sondern das Zeug zum Ohrwurm haben. Musik, die vom Ohr übers Herz direkt in die Beine geht. Und deswegen spielen sie selber solche Musik. Einfach. Schöne Musik. Thomas Raisch: Klarinette Ulrike Alles: Diatonisches Akkordeon   Ute+Michael Ute+Michael. Mit ihrer klaren ausdrucksstarken schnörkellosen Stimme und dem besonderen Verständnis von Sprach- und Tanzrhythmus singt Ute Visser die traditionellen Tanzlieder auf besonders mitreißende Art. Die tragischen, romantischen, fröhlichen oder auch banalen Texte werden vor allem durch Ute Vissers besondere Interpretation zu bewegenden Geschichten. Begleitet wird sie von Michael Müller an der Gitarre. Ute Visser: Gesang Michael Müller: Gitarre   Manesse Hopp Manesse Hopp spielt europäische Folk-Musik, die in die Beine geht. Und es darf getanzt werden, nach Lust und Laune,  zu Kreis-, Reihen- oder Paartänzen. Die 7-köpfige Band aus Marburg liebt sowohl fetzige als auch ruhige Stücke und sieht sowohl ihre Musik als auch die Tänze dazu als Lebensfreude pur! Volker Hamel: Geige Bouzouki Ernst Prall: Klarinette, Saxophon Uwe Stein: Sologitarre Michael Lehnert-Möller: Begleitgitarre, Gesang Michael Bartels: Percussion Angelika Haag-Lill: Klavier Nach den Bands ist die Bühne offen für Bal Folk Session und es kann weiter getanzt werden, bis die Musik untergeht. Tanzworkshop 19:00 Uhr: Wir zeigen kurz die wichtigsten Tänze und Überlebenstricks für die Tanzfläche. Mit Live-Musik. Ohne Workshop geht auch – aber mit macht es noch mehr Spaß! Abendkasse: 17,- / 11,- (ermäßigt) Achtung – anderer Ort: Bürgerhaus Cappel" links = ["https://folkclub-marburg.de"] start = "2024-12-01T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-01T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Marburg" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Die ZWEI", "Havok", "Manesse Hopp", "Ute+Michael"] price = "€11-€17" organisation = "Folkclub Marburg" source = "events/germany/marburg.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk Dance Course" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091103758975/"] start = "2024-12-02T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-02T22:30:00+01:00" country = "Italy" city = "Milan" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "La Scighera" source = "events/italy/milan.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folkdansles Schoten" details = "Course" links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2411"] start = "2024-12-03T17:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-03T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Antwerp" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "Academie Schoten" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend" links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"] start = "2024-12-03T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-03T23:59:59+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Dresden" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V." source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-12-03/"] start = "2024-12-03T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-03T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk Intro" details = """ 🍃 O WARSZTATACH\r Na tych zajęciach poznasz tańce, które pojawiają się na balfolkowych potańcówkach – zawsze, często i tylko czasami.\r Będą to różnorodne formy:\r - tańce w kręgu i w korowodzie\r - tańce w parach\r - układy dla kilku tancerzy\r Nie zapowiadamy konkretnego programu na poszczególne zajęcia, a część materiału może rozciągać się na kilka zajęć. Oprócz nauki nie zabraknie przypominania i utrwalania wcześniejszego materiału.\r Uczymy tańców od podstaw, więc to zajęcia przede wszystkim dla osób z krótkim lub zerowym stażem balfolkowym.""" links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/folk-intro-cykl-warsztatow-dla-poczatkujacych6", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1710649906450119/1710649923116784/"] start = "2024-12-03T20:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-03T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Poland" city = "Poznań" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań" source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Practica at the Pianofabriek" details = "Ball" links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-at-de-pianofabriek/1063/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2401", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1488971458394126/1488971468394125/"] start = "2024-12-03T20:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-03T22:30:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Brussels" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "donation" organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk" details = """ Kom gezellig dansen op live muziek door de Limburgse folkband Musac. Musac organiseert maandelijks (meestal op de eerste woensdag van de maand) een eigen dansavond in Geleen in Zuid-Limburg. Musac bestaat ruim 30 jaar en speelt op accordeon, doedelzak, draailier, nickelharpa en fluiten. Dansen zijn o.a. bourrée, scottish, jigue, andro, tovercirkel, wals, dubbele klappolka en nog veel meer. De dansavonden zijn bedoeld voor zowel beginners als gevorderden. Er wordt tussen de dansen door korte dans-instructie verzorgd. De sfeer is ontspannen en samen plezier hebben staat voorop. 't Volkshoes heeft een grote zaal met goede houten vloer. Drankjes verkrijgbaar (koelkast/penning). Schuin ertegenover ligt een ruime gratis parkeerplaats. Voorafgaand aan de maandelijkse dansavond is er vanaf 19 uur een klein uurtje samen musiceren voor de liefhebbers. Alle instrumenten zijn welkom. Hieraan zijn geen kosten verbonden. Evt. bladmuziek vooraf opvragen. Je mag ook komen luisteren en van de muziek genieten. Meer info per mail of aanmelden voor de berichten via willvdbool@musac.eu Telefonische info via Hans 06 - 1265 1903 Alvast kijken en luisteren naar Musac: Musac op Youtube""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-met-musac-17/"] start = "2024-12-04T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-04T22:15:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Geleen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Musac"] price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven" details = "Course" links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/aanbod/beweegsessies/dans/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2420"] start = "2024-12-04T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-04T20:30:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Leuven" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "€6" organisation = "KU Leuven" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Pied à Terre" links = ["https://piedaterre.me.uk/events"] start = "2024-12-04T20:15:00+00:00" end = "2024-12-04T22:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Norwich" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Pied à Terre" source = "events/uk/pat_norwich.yaml" [[events]] name = "Socialles 320 – wals in 5 en 8 én muzikaliteit" details = """ Deze donderdag 5 december is het socialles nr 320. Docent deze week is Rick. We gaan aan de slag met de wals in 5 en 8, gecombineerd met muzikaliteit: want hoe hoor je nu precies of het een wals in 3, 5 of 8 is en wat nu als de muzikanten dat afwisselen? Enige ervaring met de wals is handig, maar niet verplicht. Deze les is mooi te combineren met de les van 2 weken hiervoor voor de basis van de wals, maar beide lessen zijn los van elkaar te volgen. Programma 18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten 19.30: Start socialles 20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen 21.30: Einde Socialles Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen. Gezamenlijk eten Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee. Locatie Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden. Prijs De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk.""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-320-rotterdam-wals-in-5-en-8-en-muzikaliteit/"] start = "2024-12-05T18:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-05T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Rotterdam" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€6" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Scandi Dance London" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/863787395350942/"] start = "2024-12-05T19:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-12-05T22:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["scandi"] workshop = true social = true price = "£8-£10" organisation = "East Midlands Scandinavian Dance" source = "events/uk/ketton.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sheffield Scratch Contra" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1291921728464901/"] start = "2024-12-05T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2024-12-05T22:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Sheffield" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "£5" organisation = "Sheffield Scratch Contra" source = "events/uk/sheffield_scratch_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Le Bal Perdu" links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-5876487"] start = "2024-12-05T19:30:00-05:00" end = "2024-12-05T22:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "MD" city = "Takoma Park" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Trio Mirambel"] price = "$10" organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington" source = "events/usa/washington_dc.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk" links = ["https://tanzvolk-leipzig.de/"] start = "2024-12-06T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-06T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Leipzig" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Cardboard Cabin"] price = "€6-€20" organisation = "TanzhausFolk" source = "events/germany/tanzhaus.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-6-12-24-cecil-sharp-house/"] start = "2024-12-06T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-12-06T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£18-£24" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Unicorn Ceilidh" links = ["http://www.unicornceilidhs.org.uk/uc05prog.html"] start = "2024-12-06T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-12-06T23:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Baldock" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£7-£13" organisation = "Unicorn Ceilidhs" source = "events/uk/unicorn_ceilidhs.yaml" [[events]] name = "Portland Duo in St. Ippolyts" links = ["http://portland-drive.co.uk/events/"] start_date = "2024-12-07" end_date = "2024-12-07" country = "UK" city = "St. Ippolyts" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Portland Duo"] callers = ["Lynne Render"] organisation = "Webfeet" source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml" [[events]] name = "Midwinter Fair — 20e editie" details = """ Drie fantastische band op de zaterdag van de Winterfair! Lees op de website van Winterfair in het Archeon wat er zoal te doen is!""" links = ["https://archeon.eu/midwinterfair/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/midwinter-fair-20e-editie/"] start_date = "2024-12-07" end_date = "2024-12-07" country = "Netherlands" city = "Alphen aan de Rijn" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Airboxes", "Bal O'Gadjo", "Ball Noir"] price = "€36.95" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk" details = "Balfolk aus Innsbruck" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/843704511"] start = "2024-12-07T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-07T23:59:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Marzling" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Kathman Quattro"] organisation = "Clara Biese" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk im Hardtbergsaal" details = "Weihnachtsbalfolk" links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Aktuell.html"] start = "2024-12-07T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-07T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Bonn" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Joachim Montbord"] price = "donation" organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V." source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml" [[events]] name = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck" links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"] start = "2024-12-07T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-07T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Austria" city = "Innsbruck" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Galna Humlor"] price = "€10-€20" organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck" source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Experience" details = "Ball" links = ["https://www.muziekcentrumdranouter.be/en/node/1469", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2339", "https://www.plug.events/event/bal-experience-duo-bucsangielen-sarai-frbe"] start = "2024-12-07T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2024-12-07T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Dranouter" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Duo Bucsan-Gielen", "Saraï"] price = "€14-€16" organisation = "Muziekcentrum Dranouter" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ashford ceilidh" links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html"] start = "2024-12-07T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2024-12-07T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Ashford" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Swing the Bridge"] callers = ["John Sweeney"] price = "£10-£12" organisation = "Contrafusion" source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cheltenham Ceilidh Club" details = "Come dance or call." links = ["https://www.facebook.com/cheltenhamcb/posts/pfbid02k69QVMgLgyCHkGCxcTFBs2iwaRbVTX2czh6HERssmB5gaww7CvrvvfcrdF3o9XdUl"] start = "2024-12-07T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2024-12-07T22:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Cheltenham" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Cheltenham Ceilidh Band"] price = "£5" organisation = "Cheltenham Ceilidh Band" source = "events/uk/cheltenham.yaml" [[events]] name = "DanseHerts" links = ["http://www.danseherts.co.uk/Events.html", "http://www.danseherts.co.uk/DH_A4_Poster_JAN24-DEC24.pdf"] start = "2024-12-08T12:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-12-08T17:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Ickleford" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "£8" organisation = "DanseHerts" source = "events/uk/danseherts.yaml" [[events]] name = "Wageningen Junushoff" details = """ Verlang jij ook zo naar warmte in de winter? Kom dansen en laat je hart verwarmen door geweldige folkmuziek in de Junushof. Wij kijken er ontzettend naar uit om jullie allen weer te zien en te swingen onder de gypsy-folk tunes van Bal O'Gadjo! Ben je een nieuwe danser? Om 15:00 beginnen wij met een uurtje dansuitleg! Entree: Regulier €20, korting €15. Betalen kan contant of via een QR-code. Reserveren is niet nodig, er zijn altijd genoeg kaartjes beschikbaar. Tijdens het bal is er een gezellige picknick. Neem hiervoor vooral wat lekkers mee, dan delen we dat met z'n allen. Vergeet je bordje, bestek en opscheplepels niet. Een waterflesje om de dorst te lessen tijdens het bal is ook aangeraden. Neem zelf geen andere dingen mee, de bar verkoopt genoeg lekkere drankjes! Voorlopige planning: 15:00 Dansinitiatie 16:00 Archie Moss & Tom Moore 18:00 Potluck diner 19:00 Bal O'Gadjo 21:00 Einde""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/wageningen-junushoff-15/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3793895950853600/"] start = "2024-12-08T15:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-08T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Wageningen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Bal O'Gadjo", "Moore & Moss"] price = "€15-€20" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Englefield Green contra dance" links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"] start = "2024-12-08T14:30:00+00:00" end = "2024-12-08T17:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Egham" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Linda Game Band"] callers = ["Charlie Turner"] organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers" source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal @ La Tricoterie" details = "Ball" links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/ciac-boum-la-tricoterie/1015/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2299", "https://www.facebook.com/events/280838755041869"] start = "2024-12-08T17:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-08T21:30:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Brussels" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Ciac Boum"] price = "€14-€26" organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk Dance Course" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091127092306/"] start = "2024-12-09T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-09T22:30:00+01:00" country = "Italy" city = "Milan" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "La Scighera" source = "events/italy/milan.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folkdansles Schoten" details = "Course" links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2411"] start = "2024-12-10T17:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-10T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Antwerp" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "Academie Schoten" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend" links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"] start = "2024-12-10T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-10T23:59:59+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Dresden" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V." source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-12-10/"] start = "2024-12-10T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-10T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk Intro" details = """ 🍃 O WARSZTATACH\r Na tych zajęciach poznasz tańce, które pojawiają się na balfolkowych potańcówkach – zawsze, często i tylko czasami.\r Będą to różnorodne formy:\r - tańce w kręgu i w korowodzie\r - tańce w parach\r - układy dla kilku tancerzy\r Nie zapowiadamy konkretnego programu na poszczególne zajęcia, a część materiału może rozciągać się na kilka zajęć. Oprócz nauki nie zabraknie przypominania i utrwalania wcześniejszego materiału.\r Uczymy tańców od podstaw, więc to zajęcia przede wszystkim dla osób z krótkim lub zerowym stażem balfolkowym.""" links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/folk-intro-cykl-warsztatow-dla-poczatkujacych6", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1710649906450119/1710649926450117/"] start = "2024-12-10T20:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-10T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Poland" city = "Poznań" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań" source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven" details = "Course" links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/aanbod/beweegsessies/dans/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2420"] start = "2024-12-11T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-11T20:30:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Leuven" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "€6" organisation = "KU Leuven" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina" details = "Een nieuw project van Lode Bucsan op draailier, Maëlle Dantin op doedel en Wouter Kuyper op accordeon!" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-eindhoven-trio-bucsan-dantin-kuyper-nl/"] start = "2024-12-11T20:15:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-11T23:30:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Eindhoven" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Trio Bucsan/Dantin/Kuyper"] price = "€10" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folkjam" details = "Ball" links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/folk-jam-mechelen/1075/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2391", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1460800437852073/1460800451185405/"] start = "2024-12-11T20:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-11T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Mechelen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "donation" organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Rondes" details = "Course" links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/33", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2450", "https://www.facebook.com/events/868750925398681"] start = "2024-12-11T20:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-11T23:30:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Leuven" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "donation" organisation = "Stanistil" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Étoile at Jamboree" links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/27222001520780382/"] start = "2024-12-11T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2024-12-11T23:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "free" organisation = "London Balfolk" source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Solent Contra Dance" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3681559522112700/"] start = "2024-12-11T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-12-11T22:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Shawford" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "£5" organisation = "Solent Contra Dances" source = "events/uk/solent_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Socialles 321 – dansetiquette en oriëntatie in de ruimte" details = """ Deze donderdag 12 december is het socialles nr 321. Niet geheel onbelangrijk: nu we al wat basisdansen en technieken hebben behandeld, ook tijd voor dansetiquette! Hoe kun je fijn als koppel en als groep dansen in een ruimte, zonder een dans geweld aan te doen, waar kun je op letten en hoe zorg je goed voor elkaar? We gaan ook in op vragen als: Hoe bewegen we met z’n allen over de dansvloer en waar kun je (wel/niet) stilstaan? Hoe houden we een cirkel een cirkel en geen ei of spiraal? Geen zorgen, het is geen les vol regels en gepraat, we gaan ook genoeg dansen! Programma 18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten 19.30: Start socialles 20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen 21.30: Einde Socialles Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen. Gezamenlijk eten Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee. Locatie Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden. Prijs De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk.""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-321-rotterdam-dansetiquette-en-orientatie-in-de-ruimte/"] start = "2024-12-12T18:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-12T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Rotterdam" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€6" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Tanzlernabend" details = "Lernabend im Quäker-Nachbarschaftsheim" links = ["https://www.balfolk-koeln.de/veranstaltungen/tanzlernabend-8"] start = "2024-12-12T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-12T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Cologne" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "donation" organisation = "Balfolk Köln" source = "events/germany/cologne.yaml" [[events]] name = "Jamsessie / Folkbal (CBO)" details = "Ball" links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2442"] start = "2024-12-12T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-12T22:30:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Brussels" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Practica with Initiation & Guest Musicians" details = "Ball" links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-with-initiation-&-guest-musicians-mechelen/1071/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2386"] start = "2024-12-13T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-13T23:30:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Mechelen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "donation" organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolkcafe" details = """ Elke maand een bal in de kapel van het oude RKZ! (Emmastraat 15, Groningen) Het eerstvolgende bal is: Tom Moore and Archie Moss bij Balfolk Groningen op vrijdag 13 december 2024 Aanvang: 19:30 Entree: Vrijwillige bijdrage, geef gul voor de band! Bijvoorbeeld €15 per persoon Locatie: Theater De Kapel in het Oude Rooms Katholiek Ziekenhuis (ORKZ), Emmastraat 15, 9722 EW Groningen Instructies: Ja, om 19.30 uur Balfolk Groningen is dansen op live folkmuziek en natuurlijk sessie na afloop: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee! Entree: vrijwillige donatie, zoals bijvoorbeeld € 15,- Geef ruim, want alles gaat 100% naar muzikanten. Globaal tijdschema: 19:30 dansworkshop 20:30 Bal 22:30 sessie 23:00 einde programma (Tijden onder voorbehoud) Dansuitleg In deze dansuitleg komen de basisprincipes van balfolk aan bod zodat iedereen mee kan doen. In de tweede helft van de dansuitleg gaan ze dieper op één dans in. Tom Moore and Archie Moss Widely regarded as two of the best players and innovators in traditional folk amongst a precociously gifted generation, Moore & Moss’ finely-crafted arrangements wield a rare potency. Now, having toured with with some of the biggest and brightest acts in the British folk scene, they reconvene to perform as duo. Their second record (released 2020) is set to further unite the deep and resolute harmony of Moss’s accordion with the texture and flow of Moore’s viola; with droning, whirring, sparkling layers of electro-acoustic grit provoking a subtle complexity of palette. Whilst intrinsically borrowing from English and other European traditional dance form, sonically Moore and Moss have their heads firmly in the present, understanding the values of contemporary music and art making. The distinct pulse and intuition of trad-music haunts their playing as they continue to quietly reconsider English instrumental music, listening and responding to the world around them as much as their musical ancestors. Tom Moore | Archie Moss (tommoorearchiemoss.com) Wat is Balfolk? Balfolk is misschien een beetje te vergelijken met een tango- of salsa-avond, maar dan met de muziek en dansen van hier: de dansen en muziek die traditioneel in West-Europa voorkomen. En er is altijd live muziek! En we starten altijd met een dansuitleg. Iedereen kan meedoen. De Kapel De kapel is te vinden als je naar het Oude RKZ (ORKZ) komt in de Emmastraat 15 in Groningen. Wanneer je binnenkomt loop je naar de bar, en rechts van de bar bevindt zich de deur naar de kapel. AGENDA Schrijf de data alvast in je agenda en houd balfolk.nl in de gaten. 17 januari: Paracetamol 21 februari: nog onbekend""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolkcafe-met-tom-moore-en-archie-moss/"] start = "2024-12-13T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-13T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Groningen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Moore & Moss"] price = "€15" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh" links = ["https://www.ceilidhsoc.org/ceilidhs/"] start = "2024-12-13T19:45:00+00:00" end = "2024-12-13T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Sheffield" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£3-£5" organisation = "Sheffield CeilidhSoc" source = "events/uk/sheffield_ceilidh.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-13-12-24-cecil-sharp-house/"] start = "2024-12-13T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-12-13T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£18-£24" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cambridge Contra Dance" links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"] start = "2024-12-13T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-12-13T22:15:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Cambridge" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "£2" organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance" source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ground Relativity" details = "Course" links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/ground-relativity/1111/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2470", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2472220446455342"] start = "2024-12-14T13:15:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-14T18:15:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Brussels" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "€20-€55" organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Adventstanz Tübingen" details = "verschiedene Tübinger Gruppen" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/551398799"] start = "2024-12-14T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-14T23:05:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Tübingen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Anja von Richthofen" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Folk RZF" details = "Ball" links = ["https://www.rzf.be/en_US/event/bal-folk-avec-broes-2024-12-14-69/register", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2468", "https://www.facebook.com/events/485326007638382/"] start = "2024-12-14T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-15T00:30:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Alleur" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Broes", "Accords Perdus"] price = "€7-€16" organisation = "Rif Zans L'Fiesse" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Oxfolk Ceilidh" links = ["https://www.tickettailor.com/events/oxfolkceilidhs/1376473", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1196559031676466/"] start = "2024-12-14T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-14T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Oxford" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Narthen"] callers = ["Jo Freya", "Fi Fraser"] price = "£3-£14" organisation = "Oxfolk" source = "events/uk/oxfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Culemborg Ceilidh" links = ["https://www.degelderlandfabriek.nl/agenda/archief/ceilidh-december-2024/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1677067109813756/"] start = "2024-12-14T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-14T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Culemborg" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Maggies Wedding"] callers = ["Carieke Pol"] price = "€14.50" organisation = "De Gelderlandfabriek" source = "events/netherlands/culemborg.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Folk" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/270368432760052/"] start = "2024-12-14T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-15T00:00:00+01:00" country = "France" city = "La Chaux" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["La Chouette Enjôleuse"] organisation = "balachaux" source = "events/france/la_chaux.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sytchampton Saturday dance" links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/p/dance-diary-experiment.html"] start = "2024-12-14T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2024-12-14T22:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Sytchampton" styles = ["ecd", "contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["The Falconers"] callers = ["Geoff Cubitt"] price = "£8" organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club" source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh" links = ["https://balfolkstroud.uk/cps/gigs/ceilidhwiththediatonics-e6dba1.php", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1635113040597745/", "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/balfolkstroud/1317005"] start = "2024-12-14T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2024-12-14T22:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Stroud" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Diatonics"] callers = ["Hannah Moore"] price = "£14" organisation = "Balfolk dans les Cinq Vallées - Stroud" source = "events/uk/balfolk_stroud.yaml" [[events]] name = "London Barndance" links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1148005442973823/"] start = "2024-12-14T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-12-14T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["King Kontra String Band"] callers = ["Lynne Render"] price = "£5-£15" organisation = "London Barndance Company" source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-14-12-24-queens-gate-house/"] start = "2024-12-14T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-12-14T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£18-£24" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "ScigheraInFolk" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/531372616516633/"] start = "2024-12-14T21:45:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-15T00:45:00+01:00" country = "Italy" city = "Milan" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["TRADplus"] organisation = "La Scighera" source = "events/italy/milan.yaml" [[events]] name = "Gran Bal Folk" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/Sognando.a.piedi.nudi"] start_date = "2024-12-15" end_date = "2024-12-15" country = "Italy" city = "Venice" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Thalas", "Onur \"Baffonz\" Ucak"] organisation = "Sognando a Piedi Nudi - Mestre" source = "events/italy/venice.yaml" [[events]] name = "Scandinavian Christmas Dance" details = """ This night is our annual Christmas Dance.  This is always a fun time.    *   Live music, flat fiddle, hardingfele, and nyckelharpa    *   Please bring finger food to share, non-alcoholic drinks are also good    *   There will be glögg (alcoholic)    *   Costumes are appreciated but now necessary    *   Only $7    *   8 pm, Sodal Hall, The Avalon Social Scandinavian dancing, mostly to live music. The evening is a blend of gammaldans (waltz, hambo, schottis….) and bygdedans (polskas and springars). Requests are honored if at all possible. Partners are not necessary, but we strongly recommend wearing hard-soled shoes, as it makes the dances both easier and more fun. There is no dance during the summer months, June, July, and August.""" links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-monthly-dance-2022-08-13-2023-06-10-2024-12-14/2024-12-14/"] start = "2024-12-14T20:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-12-14T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CO" city = "Boulder" styles = ["scandi"] workshop = false social = true price = "$7" organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers" source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk Dance for Beginners - Level 2" details = "Course" links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/folk-dance-for-beginners-level-2/1095/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2467", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1050478636563858"] start = "2024-12-15T13:15:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-15T18:15:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Brussels" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "€20-€55" organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Festibal — een balfolk happening" details = """ WAT KUN JE VERWACHTEN De sfeer van een meerdaags festival, maar dan in één dag. Dat is festibal. Het is een echte balfolk happening. CanDance Studios heeft een prachtige Grand Ballroom voor 400 dansers en een fijne houten dansvloer, een bar en aparte workshopruimtes. Kom dansen en geniet van heerlijke muziek, toffe workshops en leuke extra’s. ★ Iedereen is welkom ★ Geen vaste danspartner nodig ★ Je hoeft geen danservaring of speciale kleding te hebben om mee te doen ★ Makkelijk te bereiken en fijne danslocatie ★ Live muziek van de beste Balfolk muzikanten ★ Een muzikale reis met rustige, soms romantische muziek afgewisseld met energieke nummers ★ Overwegend de acht eenvoudig te leren basisdansen: Jig (mixer), Scottish (partnerdans), Mazurka (partnerdans), Tovercirkel (mixer), Andro (groepsdans), Hanterdro (groepsdans), Wals (partnerdans) en Bourrée (rij van paren) DATUM Zondag 15 december 2024 TICKETS Tickets bestellen, zie ticketbutton bovenaan deze pagina. Kinderen (GRATIS) \tKinderen tot 12 jaar \tBegeleiding door een volwassene is verplicht Kennismakingsdeal (€10,00) \tJij bent nieuw in balfolk. Dit je kans om op een laagdrempelige manier kennis te maken. \tWil je toch langer blijven? Koop ter plekke een aanvullend ticket voor de rest van het bal. \tGratis beginnersworkshop \tBal met Geronimo Leeftijdskorting (€20,00) \tTicket voor iedereen van tussen de 12 en de 21 jaar oud \tOf van 65 jaar en ouder \tToegang tot het volledige bal Ticket Introvert (€23,50) \tToegang tot het volledige bal Ticket Dorothée (€26,50) \tToegang tot het volledige bal Ticket Valhermeil (€29,50) \tToegang tot het volledige bal Ticket Elfjes (€32,50) \tToegang tot het volledige bal Verkoop aan de deur (€35,00) \tToegang tot het volledige bal Workshop combi (€40,00) \tWorkshop ‘irregular waltzes’ by Sara & Paulo 🇬🇧 \tToegang tot het volledige bal PROGRAMMA 13:15 Deur open 13:30 Workshop ‘irregular waltzes’ by Sara & Paulo 14:30 Gratis beginnersworkshop door Amber Wever 15:30 Bal met Geronimo 17:00 Fun dance game 17:15 Pauze 18:15 Bal met TREF 20:15 Give away 20:30 Pauze 21:00 Bal met Wim te Groen 22:30 Einde (Geluidstechniek door Lucas Kooijman) WORKSHOPS ★ Beginners workshop - van 14:30 tot 15:30 Voor iedereen die nieuw is in Balkfolk hebben we vooraf aan het bal een gratis dansworkshop voor beginners. Tijdens de workshop leer je de passen van de belangrijkste Balfolkdansen. Zo kan je direct uit de voeten op het bal. De workshop wordt gegeven door Amber Wever van Balfolk Hoorn. Jeroen Geerinck begeleidt de workshop met live muziek. ★ Workshop irregular waltzes - from 13:30 till 15:30 In this workshop teachers Sara & Paulo will help you move from the beats-counting into the fun-having. They will guide you into understanding musicality, musical phrases, posture, and the myriad of possibilities within irregular waltzes. After this workshop you’ll never sweat again once you hear “valse a 8 temps!”. Workshop in English. LOCATIE CanDance Studios: Isolatorweg 28, 1014 AS Amsterdam Je parkeert gratis in de straten rondom de locatie. Het is makkelijk bereikbaar met het OV. Je loopt er vanaf Station Amsterdam Sloterdijk naartoe in +/-15 minuten. Of pakt de bus die iedere 10 minuten vanaf het station vertrekt. NIEUW IN BALFOLK? Balfolk is een social dance. Vergelijkbaar met Salsa, Tango of Lindyhop, maar dan op West-Europese volksmuziek. Bij balfolk geen shows of competitie, gewoon lekker dansen zoals ze dat vroeger op dorpsfeesten en bruiloften deden. Met familie en vrienden. Van jong tot oud. Iedereen danst mee. Je hebt geen vaste partner nodig. Je kunt iedereen ten dans vragen. Én je kunt door iedereen ten dans worden gevraagd. Of je stapt zelf in bij een van de groepsdansen. In Balfolk is iedereen welkom om te komen dansen. Je hoeft geen danservaring te hebben om mee te kunnen doen. Je mag zijn we je bent en je hoeft geen speciale kleding of schoenen te hebben. We willen graag dat iedereen zich bij ons vrij voelt om zichzelf te zijn en zich veilig voelt om aan te geven wat ze nodig hebben. Daarom vinden we het belangrijk dat iedereen die naar een Balfolk evenement komt op de hoogte is van een aantal dansrichtlijnen. https://www.balfolk.nl/informatie/dansrichtlijnen/ VRIJWILLIGERS GEZOCHT Meld je aan als evenement vrijwilliger in ruil voor gratis entree, maaltijd en drinken. Je wordt het halve event ingeroosterd, de rest ben je vrij. Mail naar festibal@balfolk.nl je interesse. Wat zoeken we: \tOntvangst bezoekers 2x \tOntvangst muzikanten en stagemanagement 2x \tCatering, eten serveren 4x \tOpbouw 2x \tAfbouw 2x \tPodium spreker 1x""" links = ["https://festibal-balfolk.nl/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/festibal-een-balfolk-happening/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1748518935894183/", "https://www.plug.events/event/festibal"] start = "2024-12-15T13:15:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-15T22:30:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Amsterdam" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Geronimo", "Tref", "Wim te Groen"] price = "€20-€40" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sunday Afternoon Balfolk" details = """ NOABER « Noaber » is de vrolijke ontmoeting van drie buren (Greet, Hans en Jan) die hun passie voor dansmuziek delen. Zij spelen en zingen zowel traditioneel repertoire als eigen composities. De accordeon zet de toon en ondersteunt de dansers met een aanstekelijke swing, de cister kleurt met een rijke harmonische begeleiding de klanken van doedelzak en fluit. Warme muziek om met iedereen te delen. Van goede buur tot verre vriend! Greet Wuyts: Diatonische accordeon Hans Jochems: Cister en zang Jan Leeflang: Doedelzak en fluit Daarnaast zal ook het vertrouwde Adhoc Orkest (huisband van het Enkhuizer Balfolk) spelen. Het AdHoc speelt vooral traditionele franse en vlaamse Balfolk muziek. Er zullen tijdens het bal enkele korte instructies geven voor o.a. de Maclotte, Gavotte de l’Aven en Suite de maraîchines. Het bal is zoals altijd weer in de sfeervolle zaal van het hotel-restaurant Die Port van Cleve, waar ook een prachtige houten vloer ligt die heerlijk is om op te dansen. Entree is 8,00 euro. Reserveren is niet nodig.""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-op-de-zondagmiddag-in-enkhuizen-met-noaber/"] start = "2024-12-15T14:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-15T17:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Enkhuizen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["AdHoc Orkest", "Noaber"] price = "€8" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk & Dance at Schäfersee" details = """ Tanznachmittag mit Live-Musik So 15.12.2024  15-17 Uhr MAGISTAL MAGISTAL – Foto: privat Die Gruppe MAGISTAL aus Berlin und Brandenburg lädt ein zu einem Tanznachmittag mit Branles, Zwiefache und Bal-Folk Stücken, wie Walzer, Schottisch und Mazurka Es wirken mit: Almut: Cello und Gesang Matthias: Posaune und Gesang Gisbert: Geige, Gitarre und Akkordeon Stefan: Akkordeon und Flöte Christoph: Unterstützung bei der Tanzanleitung Ort: M5 am Franz-Neumann-Platz, Markstraße 5, 13409 Berlin Der Eintritt ist frei – Spenden für Tanz und Musik sind aber willkommen  Eine Veranstaltung der NaturFreunde Berlin in Zusammenarbeit mit Spreefolk e.V.""" links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/2412-tanz-m5"] start = "2024-12-15T15:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-15T17:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Berlin" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Magistal"] price = "donation" organisation = "NaturFreunde Berlin" source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass" links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"] start = "2024-12-15T14:30:00+00:00" end = "2024-12-15T16:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Maidstone" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = true social = false callers = ["John Sweeney"] price = "£7" organisation = "Contrafusion" source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Folk" details = """ 4 pm bal with Moore & Moss\r 6 pm bal with Laouen""" links = ["https://www.folkstanzwirbel.de/"] start = "2024-12-15T16:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-15T20:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Hamburg" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Moore & Moss", "Laouen"] price = "€25" organisation = "Folkstanzwirbel" source = "events/germany/hamburg.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal De La Cabane Du Bout Du Monde" details = "Ball" links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/people/Les-Kickeuses/100073524888492/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2103"] start = "2024-12-15T16:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-15T21:00:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Les Kickeuses"] source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Crewkerne" details = "French + Breton dance and live music" links = ["https://balcrew.wixsite.com/balcrewkerne"] start = "2024-12-15T18:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-12-15T22:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Crewkerne" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "£4" organisation = "Bal Crewkerne" source = "events/uk/crewkerne.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sunday Afternoon Contra Dance" details = """ Sunday Contra Dance with the McKenzies and Ben Allbrandt (LGRA)\r SNOWFLAKE BALL - wear your holiday attire!\r \r December 15 @ 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm\r \r Location: Lewis Ginter Recreation Association, 3421 Hawthorne Ave,Richmond, VA 23222\r \r Music: The McKenzies (Salem, VA) with Woody McKenzie on fiddle and Marcia McKenzie on guitar.\r \r Caller: Ben Allbrandt (Norfolk, VA)\r \r Admission: $10 members/students, $15 non-members, 14 & under free.\r \r Beginner’s Workshop: Arrive early at 1:45pm to learn or review basic steps.""" links = ["https://tadamsva.org/dance/sunday-contra-dance-lgra-12-15-2024/"] start = "2024-12-15T13:45:00-05:00" end = "2024-12-15T17:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "VA" city = "Richmond" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The McKenzies"] callers = ["Ben Albrandt"] price = "$10-$15" organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)" source = "events/usa/richmond.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk Dance Course" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091087092310/"] start = "2024-12-16T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-16T22:30:00+01:00" country = "Italy" city = "Milan" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "La Scighera" source = "events/italy/milan.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folkdansles Schoten" details = "Course" links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2411"] start = "2024-12-17T17:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-17T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Antwerp" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "Academie Schoten" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend" links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"] start = "2024-12-17T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-17T23:59:59+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Dresden" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V." source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-12-17/"] start = "2024-12-17T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-17T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Practica at the Pianofabriek" details = "Ball" links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-at-de-pianofabriek/1064/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2402", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1488971458394126/1488971465060792/"] start = "2024-12-17T20:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-17T22:30:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Brussels" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "donation" organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen" details = """ Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee! Entree: € 15,-  (of € 10,- voor mensen die kortingstarief nodig hebben) Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten. 20:00 dans uitleg 21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets) 23:00 Sessie! (Tijden onder voorbehoud)""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-41/"] start = "2024-12-18T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-18T23:59:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Nijmegen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Exqueezit"] price = "€10-€15" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Socialles 322 – Kerst, foute balfolk" details = """ Deze donderdag 19 december is het socialles nr 322. Hoor je ook wel eens een nummer op de radio waar je een scottisch op zou kunnen dansen terwijl het eigenlijk geen balfolkmuziek is? Deze avond is speciaal om te dansen op muziek die niet geschreven is voor balfolk. Dit doen we onder begeleiding van Noelia. Vergeet je kerstmuts niet! Programma 18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten 19.30: Start socialles 20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen 21.30: Einde Socialles Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen. Gezamenlijk eten Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee. Locatie Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden. Prijs De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk.""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-322-rotterdam-kerst-foute-balfolk/"] start = "2024-12-19T18:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-19T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Rotterdam" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€6" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Folk De Noël" details = "Ball" links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/guus.herremans/"] start = "2024-12-19T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-19T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Gerpinnes" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Guus Herremans"] price = "€10" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk and Trad Dance" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/896305529020411/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdm3EpPHpg7wp7nDR6YzPEUkybQT6FDxJrhmhSrVUIjVubz5Q/viewform"] start = "2024-12-19T20:30:00+02:00" end = "2024-12-19T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Lithuania" city = "Vilnius" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€12" organisation = "Šok, mėgaukis ir dalinkis" source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Boeuf" links = ["https://www.balfolk-koeln.de/veranstaltungen/bal-boeuf"] start = "2024-12-20T16:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-20T20:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Cologne" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€13-€15" organisation = "BalFolk Köln" source = "events/germany/cologne.yaml" [[events]] name = "TANZhaus WABE" details = "Infos folgen bald…" links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/wabe2024-12"] start = "2024-12-20T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-20T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Berlin" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Spreefolk e.V." source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Joint Christmas Twmp" links = ["https://aberaced.wordpress.com/calendar/"] start = "2024-12-20T19:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-12-20T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Aberystwyth" styles = ["irish-set", "balfolk", "ecd", "contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Hywel Jones", "Nigel Hardy", "Keith Ffloyd", "Ian Hughes", "John Blanchfield"] price = "£2" organisation = "AberACED" source = "events/uk/aberystwyth.yaml" [[events]] name = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp" links = ["http://www.kneesupcecilsharp.co.uk/programme.html"] start = "2024-12-20T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-12-20T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Brown Boots Boogie Band"] callers = ["Hannah Moore"] price = "£5-£15" organisation = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp" source = "events/uk/kucs.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk before Christmas" details = "This time you will be taught by Augustas and the workshop will be about: Variations in Mazurka" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/936888728272345/", "https://tickets.paysera.com/en/event/prieskaledine-balfolk-vakarone"] start = "2024-12-21T18:00:00+02:00" end = "2024-12-21T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Lithuania" city = "Vilnius" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5-€20" organisation = "Šok, mėgaukis ir dalinkis" source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml" [[events]] name = "Kerstbal" details = """ In Rotterdam wordt kerst feestelijk gevierd met een Kerstbal op onze vaste stek in Cuartito Azul op zaterdag 21 december. De band die voor ons komt spelen wordt later nog bekend gemaakt. Hetzelfde geldt voor het exacte programma qua tijden. Sessie Ook deze keer is er, zoals je inmiddels van ons gewend bent in Rotterdam, weer genoeg ruimte voor een sessie, dus neem je muziekinstrument en muzikantenvrienden mee! Uiteraard is er ook tijdens de sessie volop ruimte om te dansen. Picknick Er is met het kerstbal ook weer een picknick. De picknick wordt door de bezoekers zelf geregeld: ieder neemt voor zichzelf en één of twee anderen wat lekkers te eten mee en dat wordt op één grote tafel neergezet, waarbij iedereen iets kan pakken. Wij zorgen voor kannen water. Vergeet niet je eigen bord en bestek mee te nemen (en ook weer terug mee naar huis te nemen). Bij Cuartito Azul kan afgewassen worden, dus plastic bordjes en bestek zijn niet per se nodig. Prijs De toegang tot het bal inclusief picknick, dansuitleg en de sessie kost 10 euro per persoon. Dit kun je aan de deur cash bij ons betalen, pinnen is niet mogelijk. Reserveren We vinden het fijn als je even laat weten dat je komt, dus vergeet niet te reserveren. Locatie Het bal is in Cuartito Azul aan de Schoterbosstraat 17 in Rotterdam. Het is goed bereikbaar met openbaar vervoer, het is op zo’n 10 minuten lopen vanaf het centraal station Rotterdam. Parkeren is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor mogelijkheden in de buurt. Vragen Vragen of opmerkingen? Mail gerust naar balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/kerstbal-2024-in-rotterdam/"] start = "2024-12-21T17:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-21T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Rotterdam" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€10" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Baleynbal" details = "Ball" links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2024/12/21/baleynbal-van-de-folkafdeling", "https://www.facebook.com/events/486411137215464/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2363"] start = "2024-12-21T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-21T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Belsele" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Folkafdeling Sint-Niklaas"] price = "free" organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal @ Cellule" details = "Ball" links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/bal-kv-express-cellule/1049/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2394", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1017425579857037/"] start = "2024-12-21T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-22T01:00:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Brussels" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["KV Express"] price = "€14-€23" organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Festive Ceilidh" links = ["https://www.pdsw.org.uk/whats-on/festive-ceilidh-with-bow-and-box-and-caller-fee-lock/"] start = "2024-12-21T19:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-12-21T22:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Bournemouth" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Bow and Box"] callers = ["Fee Lock"] price = "£17-£20" organisation = "Pavilion Dance South West" source = "events/uk/bournemouth.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-21-12-24-queens-gate-house/"] start = "2024-12-21T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-12-21T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£18-£24" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-21-12-24-cecil-sharp-house/"] start = "2024-12-21T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-12-21T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£18-£24" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balhalla Kerstbal" details = "Ball" links = ["https://balhalla.be/en/", "https://www.facebook.com/Balhallafolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2175"] start = "2024-12-23T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-23T23:15:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Gent" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Aïe Mon Pied!"] organisation = "Balhalla" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk Dance Course" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091097092309/"] start = "2024-12-23T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-23T22:30:00+01:00" country = "Italy" city = "Milan" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "La Scighera" source = "events/italy/milan.yaml" [[events]] name = "Gugelhupf: Weihnachtstanzen nach Umfrage" links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"] start = "2024-12-24T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-24T23:59:59+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Dresden" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V." source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-12-24/"] start = "2024-12-24T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-24T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Kerstboombal" details = "Ball" links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2221"] start = "2024-12-26T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-26T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Gent" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Boombal" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "KerstBoombal" details = "Ball" links = ["http://www.boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2454", "https://www.facebook.com/events/804742618302961/"] start = "2024-12-26T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-27T01:30:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Gent" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["No&Mi", "Marie Paulette", "Loogaroo Quartet"] organisation = "Boombal" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Vrijdagavondbal in De Doelen Studio" details = """ Op vrijdagavond 27 december, net na de kerst, kan er gratis balfolk gedanst worden in Rotterdam, in de studio van De Doelen. De band die voor ons komt spelen wordt later nog bekend gemaakt. Gratis Het bal in De Doelen is gratis toegankelijk en iedereen van binnen en buiten Rotterdam is van harte welkom om mee te komen dansen of te luisteren naar de fijne muziek. Dansuitleg voor beginners Nog niet eerder (balfolk) gedanst? Geen zorgen, er wordt gestart met een dansuitleg van Balfolk Zuid-Holland, zodat degenen die nog niet eerder hebben gedanst, kunnen kennismaken met balfolk en daarna ook de hele avond mee kunnen doen. Programma Het exacte programma met de tijden volgt nog. Je kunt naar wens binnen komen lopen in De Doelen (maar vanaf het begin meedoen is natuurlijk wel het leukste). Vernieuwde locatie Onlangs is De Doelen Studio volledig vernieuwd en opgeknapt. De ruimte is fijner om te dansen, de bar is apart - en de studio is nu zelfs op een nieuwe plek te vinden in het gebouw! Het adres is: Kruisplein 44. Volg de tonen van de balfolkmuziek en het gaat helemaal goed komen! Bereikbaarheid De Doelen is het welbekende concertgebouw middenin hartje Rotterdam, op een kleine 3 minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Er zijn diverse parkeergarages in de omgeving. Kijk op prettigparkeren.nl voor mogelijkheden (zoek daarin wel even verder naar parkeergarages want standaard zie je een vrij dure optie). Je kunt voor De Doelen Studio naar binnen via een aparte ingang op de hoek van het Schouwburgplein en het Kruisplein, Kruisplein 44.  Informatie Meer weten of vragen? Neem contact op met Balfolk Zuid-Holland via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/vrijdagavondbal-december-in-de-doelen-studio-in-rotterdam/"] start = "2024-12-27T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-27T22:30:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Rotterdam" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "free" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hebden Bridge Panards" links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"] start = "2024-12-28T13:30:00+00:00" end = "2024-12-28T17:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Hebden Bridge" styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"] workshop = true social = false price = "£3-£7" organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards" source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml" [[events]] name = "Vorsylvester Balfolk & Session" links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"] start = "2024-12-28T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-28T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Austria" city = "Innsbruck" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€10-€20" organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck" source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml" [[events]] name = "Exeter Ceilidh" links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/"] start = "2024-12-28T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-12-28T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Exeter" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Barnstormers"] price = "£4-£15" organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs" source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansez Français New Year party" links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"] start = "2024-12-28T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-12-28T22:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Brighton" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Dansez Français" source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bosun Higgs in Chippenham" links = ["https://www.bosunhiggs.co.uk/gig-diary.html"] start_date = "2024-12-29" end_date = "2024-12-29" country = "UK" city = "Chippenham" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Bosun Higgs"] organisation = "Webfeet" source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk Dance Course" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091083758977/"] start = "2024-12-30T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-30T22:30:00+01:00" country = "Italy" city = "Milan" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "La Scighera" source = "events/italy/milan.yaml" [[events]] name = "Réveillon De La Cabane Du Bout Du Monde" details = "Ball" links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2104"] start_date = "2024-12-31" end_date = "2024-12-31" country = "Belgium" city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Final" details = "Ball" links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2222"] start_date = "2024-12-31" end_date = "2024-12-31" country = "Belgium" city = "Gent" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Boombal" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Gugelhupf: evtl. Silvestertanz" links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"] start = "2024-12-31T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-31T23:59:59+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Dresden" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V." source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-12-31/"] start = "2024-12-31T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2024-12-31T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Nieuwjaarsbal@herk" details = "Ball" links = ["http://www.folkinlimburg.be/agenda/beschrijving.php?id=713", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2410"] start = "2024-12-31T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-01-01T01:30:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Herk-de-Stad" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Naragonia", "Kwintet Gestrikt", "Emily & The Simons"] price = "€24-€39" organisation = "Folk In Limburg" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Final" details = "Ball" links = ["http://www.boombal.be/balfinal", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2455", "https://www.facebook.com/events/517344467912245/"] start = "2024-12-31T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-01-01T03:00:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Gent" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["KV Express", "Shillelagh", "Hidrae"] price = "€28-€35" organisation = "Boombal" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "New Year's Eve Contra" details = "Email jennewyearsevecontra@gmail.com for info" links = ["https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMQF4yJPmXa8V5Iml6kNfcY-hF_Ea4dqgbjzNXl4ECmp-t2w/viewform"] start = "2024-12-31T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2025-01-01T00:15:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Leamington Spa" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Contrary Faeries"] callers = ["Charlie Turner"] price = "£6-£24" organisation = "Jen Morgan" source = "events/uk/leamington_spa.yaml" [[events]] name = "New Year's Eve Ceilidh" details = """ Dance away the old year and welcome in 2025 to irresistible sounds and lively dances!\r \r With driving music from the fantastic ceilidh band Banter, popular caller Fee Lock will guide you through the moves with gender-free calling. Come with your friends or on your own - suitable for all levels of experience.\r \r All genders and dress codes welcome!\r \r Recommended for everyone over 10 years (not suitable for young children).\r \r Bar open and refreshments available.\r \r What is a ceilidh?\r \r A ceilidh (pronounced kay-lee) is a traditional social dancing event for everyone to enjoy. A Scottish Gaelic word that is used in England as well as Scotland to describe this type of sociable dance event. People are taught and guided through the dance figures by the caller. The dances are accompanied by live folk music. Often ceilidhs are danced at celebrations, festivals and community events as they are very accessible to new dancers.\r \r Tickets available in advance only""" links = ["https://www.efdss.org/whats-on/27-dances/14040-new-years-eve-ceilidh-2024"] start = "2024-12-31T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-01-01T00:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["e-ceilidh", "s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true callers = ["Fee Lock"] price = "£39-£49" organisation = "EFDSS" source = "events/uk/efdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Unicorn Ceilidh" links = ["http://www.unicornceilidhs.org.uk/uc05prog.html"] start = "2024-12-31T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2024-12-31T23:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Baldock" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Polka Works"] callers = ["Barry Goodman"] price = "£7-£13" organisation = "Unicorn Ceilidhs" source = "events/uk/unicorn_ceilidhs.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-3-1-25-cecil-sharp-house/"] start = "2025-01-03T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-01-03T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£18-£24" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "London Barndance" links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html"] start = "2025-01-04T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-01-04T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Bearded Dragons"] callers = ["Adam Hughes"] price = "£5-£15" organisation = "London Barndance Company" source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml" [[events]] name = "Fête des Rois" links = ["https://www.weedonbalfolk.co.uk/"] start_date = "2025-01-05" end_date = "2025-01-05" country = "UK" city = "Weedon Bec" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Weedon Balfolk" source = "events/uk/badby_bals.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk Dance Course" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091100425642/"] start = "2025-01-06T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-01-06T22:30:00+01:00" country = "Italy" city = "Milan" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "La Scighera" source = "events/italy/milan.yaml" [[events]] name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend" links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"] start = "2025-01-07T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-01-07T23:59:59+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Dresden" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V." source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-01-07/"] start = "2025-01-07T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-01-07T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Étoile at Jamboree" links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/556294066760266/"] start = "2025-01-08T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2025-01-08T23:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "free" organisation = "London Balfolk" source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-10-1-25-cecil-sharp-house/"] start = "2025-01-10T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-01-10T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£18-£24" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal en Soir" links = ["https://balensoir.fr/nos-evenements/bals-2025/bal-du-11-janvier-2025/"] start = "2025-01-11T16:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-01-12T01:00:00+01:00" country = "France" city = "Paris" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Duo Anthracite", "Sollùna", "Le P'tit Veau de la Chézine"] price = "€10-€17" organisation = "Bal en Soir" source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "CaBal" details = "Ball" links = ["https://www.cabalfolk.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2462"] start = "2025-01-11T18:45:00+01:00" end = "2025-01-12T02:00:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Kortrijk" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Thalas", "KV Express", "Marasc"] organisation = "CaBal" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck" links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"] start = "2025-01-11T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-01-11T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Austria" city = "Innsbruck" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Anam Cara"] price = "€10-€20" organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck" source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folkbal" details = "Ball" links = ["https://www.rzf.be/en_US/event/bal-folk-avec-shillelagh-2025-01-11-70/register", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2413"] start = "2025-01-11T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-01-12T00:00:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Alleur" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Shillelagh", "Duo Macke-Bornauw"] price = "€8-€16" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balilas Hivernal" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2000086263784877/"] start = "2025-01-11T20:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-01-12T00:30:00+01:00" country = "France" city = "Janzé" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Ormuz", "Cam&Léo", "La Chimère"] organisation = "Les Vies Dansent" source = "events/france/france.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-11-1-25-cecil-sharp-house/"] start = "2025-01-11T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-01-11T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£18-£24" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "ScigheraInFolk" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/563328496211198/"] start = "2025-01-11T21:45:00+01:00" end = "2025-01-12T00:45:00+01:00" country = "Italy" city = "Milan" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Ciac Boum"] organisation = "La Scighera" source = "events/italy/milan.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Folk" details = "Vorher Tanzkurse ab 13 Uhr" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/576793668"] start = "2025-01-12T13:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-01-12T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Ehningen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Parasol"] organisation = "danzamol" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Folk" details = "Marfinara Grandiose Geige, Akkordeon mit Herz! Mara Menzel ist mit Bal Folk aufgewachsen – Tanzworkshops mit ihrer Beteiligung sind europaweit von Boombal bis Cadansa ein Highlight. Und diese tänzerische Erfahrung spiegelt sich in jedem Ton ihres gefühlvollen, ungeheuer tänzerischen Akkordeonspiels wieder. Abwechslungsreich, atmend, mit viel Herz. Josefine Schlät hat mit dem Studium der Improvisation ihr Geigenspiel nicht nur professionalisiert sondern ihm auch eine betörende Leichtigkeit und Eleganz hinzugefügt. Inspiriert durch ihr begeistertes Bal Folk Tanzen versprühen die feinen und immer wieder neuen Verzierungen und Variationen Grapelli-like eine unglaubliche Freude und Schönheit. Jede alleine könnte einen schönen Bal spielen – aber gemeinsam ergibt sich eine neue Qualität: Geige und Akkordeon fließen zusammen zu einer Einheit von Klang, Tanz, Glück. Wenn sie dann noch manchmal singen, wird es besonders schön. Die Stücke sind abwechslungsreich – vom energetisch schwungvollen Schottisch oder Cercle bis zur romantisch melancholischen Mazurka ist alles dabei. Dabei bewegt sich die Musik, entwickelt sich und gibt immer wieder neue tänzerische Impulse. Mara Menzel: diatonisches Akkordeon, Gesang Josephine Schlät: Geige, Gesang Abendkasse: 17,- / 11,- (ermäßigt) Workshops (mit Anmeldung, damit wir den Bedarf einschätzen können): – Tanzworkshop: 2-Stunden Workshop mit Mara Menzel – Geigenworkshop: 2-Stunden Workshop mit Josephine Schlät Bitte hier anmelden: https://nuudel.digitalcourage.de/nReSZjyujjdSAIW3 Genauere Infos zu den Workshops folgt hier in den nächsten Wochen." links = ["https://folkclub-marburg.de"] start = "2025-01-12T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-01-12T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Marburg" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Marfinara"] price = "€11-€17" organisation = "Folkclub Marburg" source = "events/germany/marburg.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk Dance Course" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091113758974/"] start = "2025-01-13T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-01-13T22:30:00+01:00" country = "Italy" city = "Milan" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "La Scighera" source = "events/italy/milan.yaml" [[events]] name = "Minibal — Balfolk Utrecht" details = """ ** English below ** We eindigen het seizoen met Duo Niepold Cutting. Twee trekharmonica spelers van wereldklasse. Twee virtuozen die hun instrumenten gaan kruizen op de dansvloer. Andy Cutting is een Britse trekharmonicaspeler bekend van zijn werk met balgroepen zoals Blowzabella, Topette en Leverette en hij speelde ook samen met Chris Wood, Sting, The Who en Nigel Eaton. Anne Niepold is een Belgische trekharmonicaspeelster die haar sporen ruim verdiende. Zijn nam een Musette cd op (Musette is not Dead) en is van oorsprong jazz-accordeonist. Een spannende combinatie! https://youtu.be/QCZxAH73Cp4 Verdere informatie volgt nog. ** English ** We end the season with Duo Niepold Cutting. Two world-class harmonica players. Andy Cutting is a British harmonica player known for his work in bands such as Blowzabella, Topette and Leverette. He also played with Chris Wood, Sting, The Who and Nigel Eaton. Anne Niepold is a Belgian harmonica player. Anne Niepold recorded a Musette CD (Musette is not Dead) and is originally a jazz accordionist. An exciting combination! https://youtu.be/QCZxAH73Cp4 Further information will follow.""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/minibal-balfolk-utrecht/"] start = "2025-01-13T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-01-13T21:45:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Utrecht" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Duo Niepold-Cutting"] organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend" links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"] start = "2025-01-14T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-01-14T23:59:59+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Dresden" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V." source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-01-14/"] start = "2025-01-14T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-01-14T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolkcafe Groningen" details = """ Elke maand een bal in de kapel van het oude RKZ! (Emmastraat 15, Groningen) Het eerstvolgende bal is:  Paracetamol bij Balfolk Groningen op vrijdag 17 januari 2025 Aanvang: 19:30 Entree: Vrijwillige bijdrage, geef gul voor de band! Bijvoorbeeld €15 per persoon Locatie: Theater De Kapel in het Oude Rooms Katholiek Ziekenhuis (ORKZ), Emmastraat 15, 9722 EW Groningen Instructies: Ja, om 19.30 uur Balfolk Groningen is dansen op live folkmuziek en natuurlijk sessie na afloop: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee! Entree: vrijwillige donatie, zoals bijvoorbeeld € 15,- Geef ruim, want alles gaat 100% naar muzikanten. Globaal tijdschema: 19:30 dansworkshop 20:30 Bal  22:30 sessie 23:00 einde programma (Tijden onder voorbehoud) Dansuitleg In deze dansuitleg komen de basisprincipes van balfolk aan bod zodat iedereen mee kan doen. In de tweede helft van de dansuitleg gaan ze dieper op één dans in. Paracetamol Paracetamol speelt balfolkmuziek met een bitterzoet randje. Meeslepende mazurka's, golvende gavottes, drijvende bourrées, maar ook een zeldzame grabbelton en de eerste nieuwe bravade sinds 1657. Echo’s van Ierse jigs, metal klassiekers, Hongaarse folk en jazz loopjes klinken uit vorige muzikale levens door in hun dansmuziek. Ze trekken van donkere café’s, langs dansvloeren naar festivals als Castlefest, CaDansa en Le Son Continu. Naast bals speelde Paracetamol een concerttour langs karakteristieke kerkjes in Noord Nederland. Inmiddels heeft Paracetamol een debuutalbum vol eigen composities. Rob Zantkuijl Doedelzakken, saxofoon, fluiten, zang Nico Beltman Viool, fluiten, doedelzakken, zang Jan Willem Veenhuis Gitaren, percussie, zang Gyöngyi Kovács Contrabas, zang Website: http://paracetamolfolk.nl/ Wat is Balfolk? Balfolk is misschien een beetje te vergelijken met een tango- of salsa-avond, maar dan met de muziek en dansen van hier: de dansen en muziek die traditioneel in West-Europa voorkomen. En er is altijd live muziek! En we starten altijd met een dansuitleg. Iedereen kan meedoen. De Kapel  De kapel is te vinden als je naar het Oude RKZ (ORKZ) komt in de Emmastraat 15 in Groningen. Wanneer je binnenkomt loop je naar de bar, en rechts van de bar bevindt zich de deur naar de kapel.""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolkcafe-groningen-met/"] start = "2025-01-17T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-01-17T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Groningen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Paracetamol"] price = "€15" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk Dance for Beginners - Level 1" details = "Course" links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/folk-dance-for-beginners-level-1-mechelen/1091/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2446"] start = "2025-01-18T13:15:00+01:00" end = "2025-01-18T18:15:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Mechelen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "€20-€55" organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "ruffCeilidh" links = ["https://ruffceilidhs.org/coming/"] start = "2025-01-18T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2025-01-18T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Cardiff" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Bunny-Eye Band"] callers = ["Mic Spenceley"] price = "£5-£10" organisation = "ruffCeilidhs" source = "events/uk/cardiff.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sytchampton Saturday dance" links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/p/dance-diary-experiment.html"] start = "2025-01-18T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2025-01-18T22:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Sytchampton" styles = ["ecd", "contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Chis & Julie Dewhurst"] callers = ["Dave Wright", "Kathryn Wright"] price = "£8" organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club" source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml" [[events]] name = "tReno Folk" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/898896348300335/"] start = "2025-01-18T21:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-01-19T00:00:00+01:00" country = "Italy" city = "Bologna" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "RenoFolk" source = "events/italy/renofolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-18-1-25-cecil-sharp-house/"] start = "2025-01-18T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-01-18T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£18-£24" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Exeter Contra" links = ["https://barndancecaller.net/exetercontra.html"] start = "2025-01-18T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-01-18T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Exeter" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs" source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk" details = """ Balfolk met Trio Folie du Nord op de zondagmiddag in Enkhuizen op 19 januari 2025 Uitgaande van traditionele dansmuziek uit Frankrijk, Zweden en de landen daar tussenin, biedt Folie du Nord met een veelvoud aan traditionele instrumenten een uitnodigend en heel afwisselend, vaak ook gezongen, repertoire. Koppeldansen, kringdansen en reidansen op o.a. säckpipa, draailier, trombone, doedelzak, trekzak, fluiten en viool, daarbij kun je niet blijven zitten!!  Els: accordeon, fluiten, viool, trombone, zang. Thomas: doedelzak, viool, trekharmonika, säckpipa, chabrette. Wilco: draailier, zang, doedelzak, fluiten, schalmei. Anita van Brunschot geeft samen met  Folie du Nord een dans-initiatie. Deze zal om 13.00 uur beginnen en zal gewijd worden aan b.v. enkele scottish-variaties en de Rondeau en chaine. De dansinstructie is geschikt voor alle niveau’s. Vanaf 14.00 uur zal er een temperamentvol en swingend bal zijn. Natuurlijk is ook het Ad-Hoc Orkest (huisband van het Enkhuizer Balfolk) er weer bij. Het Ad-Hoc speelt vooral traditionele Franse Balfolk muziek. Het bal zal weer gehouden worden in hotel/restaurant Die Port van Cleve, waar een prachtige houten vloer ligt die heerlijk is om op te dansen. Het bal begint zoals gebruikelijk stipt om 14:00 uur. Reserveren is niet nodig. Entree € 8,00 (met dansinitiatie € 10,00). Locatie Die Port van Cleve Dijk 74-76 1601 GK Enkhuizen""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-met-trio-folie-du-nord-op-de-zondagmiddag-in-enkhuizen/"] start = "2025-01-19T13:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-01-19T17:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Enkhuizen" styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["AdHoc Orkest", "Folie du Nord"] price = "€8-€10" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Les Batons" links = ["https://www.lesbatons.org/#dates"] start = "2025-01-19T13:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-01-19T17:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Hollingbourne" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "£7" organisation = "Les Batons" source = "events/uk/les_batons.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk Dance Course" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091090425643/"] start = "2025-01-20T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-01-20T22:30:00+01:00" country = "Italy" city = "Milan" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "La Scighera" source = "events/italy/milan.yaml" [[events]] name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend" links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"] start = "2025-01-21T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-01-21T23:59:59+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Dresden" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V." source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-01-21/"] start = "2025-01-21T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-01-21T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen" details = """ Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee! Entree: € 15,-  (of € 10,- voor mensen die kortingstarief nodig hebben) Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten. 20:00 dans uitleg 21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets) 23:00 Sessie! (Tijden onder voorbehoud)""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-42/"] start = "2025-01-22T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-01-22T23:59:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Nijmegen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€10-€15" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Burns Night Ceilidh" links = ["https://standrewsnl.wordpress.com/celidhs-and-balls/burns-supper/"] start = "2025-01-24T18:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-01-24T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "The Hague" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "St. Andrew's Society of the Netherlands" source = "events/netherlands/the_hague.yaml" [[events]] name = "MuwiFolxTanz Vol.27" details = "Folk dance at the university. Open stage. May also contain other folk styles." links = ["https://tradivarium.at/event/2025-01-24-190000-to-2025-01-24-230000/muwifolxtanz-vol-27", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1541337746774763/"] start = "2025-01-24T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-01-24T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Austria" city = "Vienna" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "donation" organisation = "MuwiFolxTanz" source = "events/austria/vienna-muwifolxtanz.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club Burns Night" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-24-1-25-burns-night-london-2025-st-marys/"] start = "2025-01-24T19:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-01-24T22:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£49-£59" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bristol Contra Dance" details = """ Bristol Contra Dance is a communal-style folk dance very similar to a Ceilidh. No partner or experience is necessary. A caller leads the dancers through a series of moves. All calling is gender free. Daisy Black will be calling with music from Chaotic good. We are in the Faith Space Chapel. It's nice and close to Temple Meads and comes with free parking. Check the new Bristol Clean Air Zone information carefully, as this may effect you. We have cheese in the break, along with tea, coffee and cordial. You are welcome to bring your own things. Please don't bring alcohol, as this is the venue rule. Bristol Contra is committed to not having the cost of a dance be a hindrance to anyone attending, and have a sliding pay scale. Suggested prices available on the door: Unwaged £6 Waged £10 Supporters Ticket £15. The new supporters ticket is a fair representation of what the event costs to run, and supports fair fees for the Band and Caller. It is entirely voluntary. So bring your smiles and your joy and come join us for amazing social dancing. Absolutely all welcome of any level of experience for great dancing to some amazing gender-free calling and brilliant music!""" links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/342344465535460/"] start = "2025-01-24T19:45:00+00:00" end = "2025-01-24T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Bristol" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Chaotic Good"] callers = ["Daisy Black"] price = "£6-£15" organisation = "Bristol Contra" source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club Burns Night" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-burns-night-london-24-1-25-porchester-hall/"] start = "2025-01-24T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-01-24T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£49-£59" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-24-1-25-cecil-sharp-house/"] start = "2025-01-24T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-01-24T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£20-£26" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Practice" links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"] start = "2025-01-25T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-01-25T22:30:00+01:00" country = "Austria" city = "Innsbruck" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "free" organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck" source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml" [[events]] name = "Le P'tit Bal du Harby" details = "Ball" links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://pasdlayau.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2463"] start = "2025-01-25T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-01-25T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Quevaucamps" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["3..4"] price = "€10" organisation = "Pas d'La Yau" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Call Me Ceilidh" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/555388643612571/", "https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/losthorizon/sat-25-jan-call-me-ceilidh-burns-night-special-edition-115717#e115717"] start = "2025-01-25T19:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-01-25T22:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Bristol" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£17.25-£20" organisation = "Call Me Ceilidh" source = "events/uk/bristol.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club Burns Night" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-burns-night-london-25-1-25-st-marys/"] start = "2025-01-25T19:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-01-25T22:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£49-£59" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club Burns Night" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-burns-night-london-25-1-25-porchester-hall/"] start = "2025-01-25T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-01-25T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£49-£59" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-25-1-25-cecil-sharp-house/"] start = "2025-01-25T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-01-25T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£20-£26" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Exeter Ceilidh" links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/"] start = "2025-01-25T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-01-25T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Exeter" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Dartmoor Pixies"] price = "£4-£15" organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs" source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml" [[events]] name = "Diemerbal" details = """ Ja, er is weer Diemerbal! Op zondag 26 januari 2025. Twee bands zijn al bekend: \tBamako Express \tTribal Jaze Meer info volgt snel!""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/diemerbal-3/"] start = "2025-01-26T14:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-01-26T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Diemen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Bamako Express", "Tribal Jaze"] organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass" links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"] start = "2025-01-26T14:30:00+00:00" end = "2025-01-26T16:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Maidstone" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = true social = false callers = ["John Sweeney"] price = "£7" organisation = "Contrafusion" source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk Dance Course" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091093758976/"] start = "2025-01-27T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-01-27T22:30:00+01:00" country = "Italy" city = "Milan" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "La Scighera" source = "events/italy/milan.yaml" [[events]] name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend" links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"] start = "2025-01-28T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-01-28T23:59:59+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Dresden" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V." source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-01-28/"] start = "2025-01-28T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-01-28T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Étoile at the Gipsy Queen" links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2543562202508959/"] start = "2025-01-29T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2025-01-29T23:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "free" organisation = "London Balfolk" source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "KA-BalFolk" details = "BalFolk mit Bargainatt und Fior" links = ["https://ka-balfolk.de/termine-elementor/", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/721226622"] start = "2025-01-31T17:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-01-31T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Karlsruhe" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Bargainatt", "Fior"] organisation = "KA-BalFolk" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Salon Deventer" details = """ Weer een bal in Deventer! Centraal gelegen in het land en makkelijk met de trein bereikbaar. Wouter Kuyper speelt zijn onvolprezen muziek op zijn vele instrumenten. Dansers dansen met plezier op deze dansmuziek. Let op: de datum is gewijzigd !!! Er is een beperkt aantal kaarten, dus reserveren is noodzakelijk op het aangegeven mailadres ('acefarmer').""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/bal-in-deventer/"] start = "2025-01-31T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-01-31T22:30:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Deventer" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Wouter Kuyper"] price = "€10" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club Burns Night" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-burns-night-london-31-1-25-porchester-hall/"] start = "2025-01-31T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-01-31T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£49-£59" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-31-1-25-cecil-sharp-house/"] start = "2025-01-31T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-01-31T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£18-£24" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hands Across Contra" details = "Lesson at 7; Dance at 7:30. Sliding admission $5 to $15." links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/hands-across-contra-8/"] start = "2025-01-31T19:00:00-07:00" end = "2025-01-31T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CO" city = "Boulder" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$15" organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance" source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml" [[events]] name = "Lancaster Contra" details = """ Behind the mic: Rhodri Davies Musicians: Chris Dixon and Arthur Capelier-Mourguy""" links = ["http://lancastercontra.org.uk/events/"] start = "2025-02-01T13:30:00+00:00" end = "2025-02-01T16:45:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Lancaster" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Chris Dixon & Arthur Capelier-Mourguy"] callers = ["Rhodri Davies"] price = "£10-£15" organisation = "Lancaster Contra" source = "events/uk/lancaster.yaml" [[events]] name = "BalFolk Rechberghausen" details = "mit Leveret, Workshop ab 16-18 Uhr" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/841345330"] start = "2025-02-01T16:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-02-02T00:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Göppingen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Leveret"] organisation = "Marilou und Johann" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal en Soir" links = ["https://balensoir.fr/nos-evenements/bals-2025/bal-du-1-fevrier-2025/"] start = "2025-02-01T16:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-02-02T01:00:00+01:00" country = "France" city = "Paris" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["George Danse", "Le vent d'avril", "Bellalavoix"] price = "€10-€17" organisation = "Bal en Soir" source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Boombal" details = "Ball" links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2223"] start = "2025-02-01T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-02-01T22:45:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Gent" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Floris And The Flames", "Bert Leemans"] organisation = "Boombal" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal" details = "Ball" links = ["https://www.podiumvoordepassie.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2296"] start = "2025-02-01T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-02-01T21:30:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Bruges" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Cord'air"] price = "donation" organisation = "Podium Voor De Passie" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Nottingham Mixed Dance" links = ["https://www.nfdg.org.uk/club_dances.php"] start = "2025-02-01T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2025-02-01T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Nottingham" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Caperbility"] callers = ["Liam Binley"] organisation = "Nottingham Folk Dance Group" source = "events/uk/nfdg.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club Burns Night" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-burns-night-london-1-2-25-porchester-hall/"] start = "2025-02-01T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-02-01T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£49-£59" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Folk" details = "Gefeierter Folk mit eigenem Sound Die Stars der Szene, gefeiert auf allen Bal-Folk Festivals Europas. Bargainatt spielen moderne und authentische Musik, die eigene Kompositionen und traditionelle Melodien verbindet. Sie lassen sich von den Tänzen der verschiedenen Regionen Frankreichs inspirieren, die ihnen am Herzen liegen: Auvergne, Poitou, Gascogne, Bretagne… Dabei bewahren sie die Feinheiten der Tradition und bieten gleichzeitig einen lebendigen und energiegeladenen Sound. Die Band, die ihre Anfänge auf den Märkten „au chapeau“ machte, nimmt mit auf eine Entdeckungsreise durch sein Universum, das von der klassischen Ausbildung seiner Streicher und den farbenreichen Harmonien seines Akkordeonisten genährt wird. Fast zwei Jahre lang reiste die Gruppe genüsslich durch Frankreich und Europa, um Tänzerinnen und Tänzer zu treffen. Mit mehr als 100 Bällen auf der Habenseite legen die vier mit einem fruchtigen und farbenfrohen Album wieder los: „C’est pas banane!“ Unglaublich schwungvoll, vielschichtig, gefühlvoll, perfekt zusammen, grandioser Groove, ein Highlight! Camille Stimbre: Violine und Gesang. Youmi Bazoge: Violine und Gesang Léon Ollivier: Diatonisches Akkordeon und Gesang Noé Bazoge: Violoncello und Gesang http://www.bargainatt.com/ Tanzworkshop 19:00 Uhr: Wir zeigen kurz die wichtigsten Tänze und Überlebenstricks für die Tanzfläche. Mit Live-Musik. Es geht auch gut ohne – aber mit Workshop macht es noch mehr Spaß! Abendkasse: 17,-; ermäßigt 11,- (incl. Tanzworkshop) Anderer Ort: Bürgerhaus Cappel" links = ["https://folkclub-marburg.de"] start = "2025-02-02T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-02-02T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Marburg" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Bargainatt", "Tref"] price = "€11-€17" organisation = "Folkclub Marburg" source = "events/germany/marburg.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk Dance Course" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091197092299/"] start = "2025-02-03T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-02-03T22:30:00+01:00" country = "Italy" city = "Milan" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "La Scighera" source = "events/italy/milan.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-02-04/"] start = "2025-02-04T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-02-04T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-7-2-25-cecil-sharp-house/"] start = "2025-02-07T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-02-07T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£18-£24" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Paris Contra Dance" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/156727372682/posts/10160638354982683"] start = "2025-02-08T17:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-02-08T22:00:00+01:00" country = "France" city = "Paris" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Paris Contra Dance" source = "events/france/paris_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck" links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"] start = "2025-02-08T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-02-08T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Austria" city = "Innsbruck" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Kathman Quattro"] price = "€10-€20" organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck" source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ashford ceilidh" links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html"] start = "2025-02-08T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2025-02-08T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Ashford" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Barnfire"] callers = ["John Sweeney"] price = "£10-£12" organisation = "Contrafusion" source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml" [[events]] name = "Grand Bal" links = ["https://ecam-lekremlinbicetre.com/la-saison/programme/spectacles-a-venir/grand-bal-d29d3bf5"] start = "2025-02-09T16:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-02-09T19:00:00+01:00" country = "France" city = "Paris" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Les Zéoles"] price = "€5" organisation = "Espace Culturel André Malraux" source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk Dance Course" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091200425632/"] start = "2025-02-10T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-02-10T22:30:00+01:00" country = "Italy" city = "Milan" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "La Scighera" source = "events/italy/milan.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-02-11/"] start = "2025-02-11T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-02-11T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Étoile at Jamboree" links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/"] start = "2025-02-12T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2025-02-12T23:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "free" organisation = "London Balfolk" source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Call Me Ceilidh" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1511509296139957/", "https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/losthorizon/fri-14-feb-call-me-ceilidh-valentines-special-edition-115718#e115718"] start = "2025-02-14T19:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-02-14T22:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Bristol" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£17.25-£20" organisation = "Call Me Ceilidh" source = "events/uk/bristol.yaml" [[events]] name = "Unicorn Ceilidh" links = ["http://www.unicornceilidhs.org.uk/uc05prog.html"] start = "2025-02-14T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-02-14T23:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Baldock" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Banter"] callers = ["Tim Walker"] price = "£7-£13" organisation = "Unicorn Ceilidhs" source = "events/uk/unicorn_ceilidhs.yaml" [[events]] name = "ruffContra" links = ["https://ruffceilidhs.org/coming/"] start = "2025-02-15T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2025-02-15T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Cardiff" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Box of Frogs"] callers = ["Rhodri Davies"] price = "£5-£10" organisation = "ruffCeilidhs" source = "events/uk/cardiff.yaml" [[events]] name = "tReno Folk" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1101145631639921/"] start = "2025-02-15T21:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-02-16T00:00:00+01:00" country = "Italy" city = "Bologna" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "RenoFolk" source = "events/italy/renofolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Tanztag in Heiligenberg, Balkan trifft Balfolk" details = "Tanztag mit Balkanesen, Philu und Mavro Meli" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/583034434"] start = "2025-02-16T11:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-02-16T21:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Heiligenberg" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Ballkanesen", "Mavro Meli", "Philu"] organisation = "Sönke" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Les Batons" links = ["https://www.lesbatons.org/#dates"] start = "2025-02-16T13:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-02-16T17:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Hollingbourne" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Quatre Quarts"] price = "£7" organisation = "Les Batons" source = "events/uk/les_batons.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk Dance Course" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091193758966/"] start = "2025-02-17T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-02-17T22:30:00+01:00" country = "Italy" city = "Milan" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "La Scighera" source = "events/italy/milan.yaml" [[events]] name = "Borculo closing ball" details = """ Als afsluiting van de korte cursus balfolkdansen in Borculo die start op 8 oktober hebben we een openbaar afsluitend bal in de Synagoge in Borculo. Bon Voyage zal live muziek verzorgen en docent Anke Veens (Dancing Bodies) zal eventuele introducees begeleiden. Kom dus vooral gezellig een avondje dansen in de Achterhoek! Deelname is op basis van vrije gift. Neem vooral al je vrienden, familie en kennissen mee uit de buurt om ze kennis te laten maken met Balfolk in de Achterhoek.""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/afsluiting-korte-cursus-borculo/", "https://www.plug.events/event/openbaar-afsluitend-bal-borculo"] start = "2025-02-18T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-02-18T21:30:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Boruclo" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Bon Voyage"] price = "donation" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-02-18/"] start = "2025-02-18T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-02-18T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bristol Contra Dance" details = """ Bristol Contra Dance is a communal-style folk dance very similar to a Ceilidh. No partner or experience is necessary. A caller leads the dancers through a series of moves. All calling is gender free. Bob Morgan will be calling with music from Matt Norman and Edward Wallace. We are in the Faith Space Chapel. It's nice and close to Temple Meads and comes with free parking. Check the new Bristol Clean Air Zone information carefully, as this may effect you. We have cheese in the break, along with tea, coffee and cordial. You are welcome to bring your own things. Please don't bring alcohol, as this is the venue rule. Bristol Contra is committed to not having the cost of a dance be a hindrance to anyone attending, and have a sliding pay scale. Suggested prices available on the door: Unwaged £6 Waged £10 Supporters Ticket £15. The new supporters ticket is a fair representation of what the event costs to run, and supports fair fees for the Band and Caller. It is entirely voluntary. So bring your smiles and your joy and come join us for amazing social dancing. Absolutely all welcome of any level of experience for great dancing to some amazing gender-free calling and brilliant music!""" links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1045271730538400/"] start = "2025-02-21T19:45:00+00:00" end = "2025-02-21T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Bristol" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Matt Norman & Edward Wallace"] callers = ["Bob Morgan"] price = "£6-£15" organisation = "Bristol Contra" source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Gugelhupf" details = ''' Bouton (Belgien) mit elektronischer bal folk\r \r https://www.accordart.be/bouton''' links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-in-dresden/"] start = "2025-02-22T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-02-22T23:59:59+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Dresden" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Bouton"] organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V." source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml" [[events]] name = "Exeter Ceilidh" links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/"] start = "2025-02-22T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-02-22T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Exeter" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Phoenix"] price = "£4-£15" organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs" source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolkcafe Groningen" details = """ Mook bij Balfolk Groningen op zondag 23 februari 2025 Let op: dit keer op zondagmiddag! Aanvang: 14:00 Entree: Vrijwillige bijdrage, geef gul voor de band! Bijvoorbeeld €15 per persoonLocatie: Theater De Kapel in het Oude Rooms Katholiek Ziekenhuis (ORKZ),Emmastraat 15, 9722 EW GroningenInstructies: Ja, om 14:00 uur Balfolk Groningen is dansen op live folkmuziek en natuurlijk sessie na afloop: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!Entree: vrijwillige donatie, zoals bijvoorbeeld € 15,- Geef ruim, want alles gaat 100% naar muzikanten. DansuitlegIn deze dansuitleg komen de basisprincipes van balfolk aan bod zodat iedereen mee kan doen. In de tweede helft van de dansuitleg gaan ze dieper op één dans in. Globaal tijdschema:14:00 dansworkshop15:00:Bal16:30 sessie17:30 einde programma(Tijden onder voorbehoud) MookMook is een splinternieuwe band die furore maakte bij hun debuut op Cadansa. En na optredens in Rotterdam en Enkhuizen inmiddels al geen echte onbekende meer. Het trio speelt vooral eigen werk, creatief en fijn dansbaar.Jan Sijben: Gitaar, mandolineAndré ten Broeke: Diatonische accordeonJochem Beltman: Viool Wat is Balfolk?Balfolk is misschien een beetje te vergelijken met een tango- of salsa-avond, maar dan met de muziek en dansen van hier: de dansen en muziek die traditioneel in West-Europa voorkomen. En er is altijd live muziek! En we starten altijd met een dansuitleg. Iedereen kan meedoen. De KapelDe kapel is te vinden als je naar het Oude RKZ (ORKZ) komt in de Emmastraat 15 in Groningen. Wanneer je binnenkomt loop je naar de bar, en rechts van de bar bevindt zich de deur naar de kapel.""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolkcafe-groningen-op-zondag-met-mook/"] start = "2025-02-23T14:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-02-23T17:30:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Groningen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Mook"] price = "€15" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Carnaval Folk + Bal Folk RZF" details = "Ball" links = ["https://www.rzf.be/en_US/event/bal-carnaval-folk-2025-02-23-71/register", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2469"] start = "2025-02-23T15:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-02-23T18:00:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Alleur" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Bal & Gambettes"] price = "€8-€16" organisation = "Rif Zans L'Fiesse" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Wageningen Junushoff" details = """ Het is tijd voor een net te laat Valentijnsbal, trek je (stoute) dansschoenen aan en vraag iemand ten dans! Ben je een nieuwe danser? Om 15:00 beginnen wij met een uurtje dansuitleg! Entree: Regulier €20, korting €15. Betalen kan contant of via een QR-code. Reserveren is niet nodig, er zijn altijd genoeg kaartjes beschikbaar. Tijdens het bal is er een gezellige picknick. Neem hiervoor vooral wat lekkers mee, dan delen we dat met z'n allen. Vergeet je bordje, bestek en opscheplepels niet. Een waterflesje om de dorst te lessen tijdens het bal is ook aangeraden. Neem zelf geen andere dingen mee, de bar verkoopt genoeg lekkere drankjes! Voorlopige planning: 15:00 Dansinitiatie 16:00 TBA 18:00 Potluck diner 19:00 TBA 21:00 Einde""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/wageningen-junushoff-16/"] start = "2025-02-23T15:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-02-23T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Wageningen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€15-€20" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass" links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"] start = "2025-02-23T14:30:00+00:00" end = "2025-02-23T16:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Maidstone" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = true social = false callers = ["John Sweeney"] price = "£7" organisation = "Contrafusion" source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk Dance Course" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091170425635/"] start = "2025-02-24T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-02-24T22:30:00+01:00" country = "Italy" city = "Milan" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "La Scighera" source = "events/italy/milan.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-02-25/"] start = "2025-02-25T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-02-25T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen" details = """ Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee! Entree: € 15,-  (of € 10,- voor mensen die kortingstarief nodig hebben) Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten. 20:00 dans uitleg 21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets) 23:00 Sessie! (Tijden onder voorbehoud)""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-43/"] start = "2025-02-26T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-02-26T23:59:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Nijmegen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€10-€15" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Étoile at the Gipsy Queen" links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/"] start = "2025-02-26T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2025-02-26T23:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "free" organisation = "London Balfolk" source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Vrijdagavondbal" details = """ Op vrijdagavond 28 februari kan er gratis balfolk gedanst worden in Rotterdam, in de studio van De Doelen. De band die komt spelen is Geronimo. Geronimo is het soloproject van gitarist Jeroen Geerinck, bekend van onder andere Snaarmaarwaar en Hot Griselda. Hij is een muzikant en producer die actief is in de Belgische folkscene. Hij is vooral bekend vanwege de flinke hoeveelheid energie die hij brengt in het geluid van de bands waar hij in speelt. Bovendien heeft hij ruimschoots ervaring in het creëren van folkalbums en is hij altijd op zoek naar nieuwe smaken en muzikale interpretaties. Geronimo is voor hem een soort speeltuin waar hij het experiment van het mixen van genres en muziek nog verder kan brengen, waar hij voor zichzelf geen  compromissen hoeft te sluiten en alle grenzen kan opzoeken en verkennen. Gratis Het bal in De Doelen is gratis toegankelijk en iedereen van binnen en buiten Rotterdam is van harte welkom om mee te komen dansen of te luisteren naar de fijne muziek. Dansuitleg voor beginners Nog niet eerder (balfolk) gedanst? Geen zorgen, er wordt gestart met een dansuitleg van Balfolk Zuid-Holland, zodat degenen die nog niet eerder hebben gedanst, kunnen kennismaken met balfolk en daarna ook de hele avond mee kunnen doen. Programma Het exacte programma met de tijden volgt nog. Je kunt naar wens binnen komen lopen in De Doelen (maar vanaf het begin meedoen is natuurlijk wel het leukste). Vernieuwde locatie Onlangs is De Doelen Studio volledig vernieuwd en opgeknapt. De ruimte is fijner om te dansen, de bar is apart - en de studio is nu zelfs op een nieuwe plek te vinden in het gebouw! Het adres is: Kruisplein 44. Volg de tonen van de balfolkmuziek en het gaat helemaal goed komen! Bereikbaarheid De Doelen is het welbekende concertgebouw middenin hartje Rotterdam, op een kleine 3 minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Er zijn diverse parkeergarages in de omgeving. Kijk op prettigparkeren.nl voor mogelijkheden (zoek daarin wel even verder naar parkeergarages want standaard zie je een vrij dure optie). Je kunt voor De Doelen Studio naar binnen via een aparte ingang op de hoek van het Schouwburgplein en het Kruisplein, Kruisplein 44.  Informatie Meer weten of vragen? Neem contact op met Balfolk Zuid-Holland via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/vrijdagavondbal-met-geronimo-in-de-doelen-studio-in-rotterdam/"] start = "2025-02-28T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-02-28T22:30:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Rotterdam" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Geronimo"] price = "free" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Stuttgart" details = "Feuerwehrhaus" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/585162447"] start_date = "2025-03-01" end_date = "2025-03-01" country = "Germany" city = "Stuttgart" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Verena & Holger" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Folk" details = "Eine der wenigen Gelegenheiten dieses besondere Duo zu hören!   Maarten Decombel: Gitarre Wim Claey: Akkordeon" links = ["https://folkclub-marburg.de"] start = "2025-03-02T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-03-02T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Marburg" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Göze"] organisation = "Folkclub Marburg" source = "events/germany/marburg.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk Dance Course" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091190425633/"] start = "2025-03-03T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-03-03T22:30:00+01:00" country = "Italy" city = "Milan" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "La Scighera" source = "events/italy/milan.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-03-04/"] start = "2025-03-04T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-03-04T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Boombal" details = "Ball" links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2280"] start = "2025-03-04T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-03-04T22:45:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Gent" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Rémi Geffroy Septet", "Geronimo"] organisation = "Boombal" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Wageningen Junushoff" details = """ De winter is officieel net voorbij, kom alsnog extra ontdooien in de Junushoff met weer twee geweldige bands! Ben je een nieuwe danser? Om 15:00 beginnen wij met een uurtje dansuitleg! Entree: Regulier €20, korting €15. Betalen kan contant of via een QR-code. Reserveren is niet nodig, er zijn altijd genoeg kaartjes beschikbaar. Tijdens het bal is er een gezellige picknick. Neem hiervoor vooral wat lekkers mee, dan delen we dat met z'n allen. Vergeet je bordje, bestek en opscheplepels niet. Een waterflesje om de dorst te lessen tijdens het bal is ook aangeraden. Neem zelf geen andere dingen mee, de bar verkoopt genoeg lekkere drankjes! Voorlopige planning: 15:00 Dansinitiatie 16:00 TBA 18:00 Potluck diner 19:00 TBA 21:00 Einde""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/wageningen-junushoff-17/"] start = "2025-03-09T15:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-03-09T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Wageningen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€15-€20" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk Dance Course" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091173758968/"] start = "2025-03-10T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-03-10T22:30:00+01:00" country = "Italy" city = "Milan" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "La Scighera" source = "events/italy/milan.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-03-11/"] start = "2025-03-11T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-03-11T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Étoile at Jamboree" links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/"] start = "2025-03-12T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2025-03-12T23:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "free" organisation = "London Balfolk" source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Call Me Ceilidh" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3683320301981737/", "https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/losthorizon/fri-14-mar-call-me-ceilidh-saint-patricks-special-edition-115719#e115719"] start = "2025-03-14T19:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-03-14T22:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Bristol" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£17.25-£20" organisation = "Call Me Ceilidh" source = "events/uk/bristol.yaml" [[events]] name = "Unicorn Ceilidh" links = ["http://www.unicornceilidhs.org.uk/uc05prog.html"] start = "2025-03-14T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-03-14T23:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Baldock" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£7-£13" organisation = "Unicorn Ceilidhs" source = "events/uk/unicorn_ceilidhs.yaml" [[events]] name = "Les Batons" links = ["https://www.lesbatons.org/#dates"] start = "2025-03-15T13:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-03-15T17:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Hollingbourne" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Shivelight"] price = "£7" organisation = "Les Batons" source = "events/uk/les_batons.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal en Soir" links = ["https://balensoir.fr/nos-evenements/bals-2025/bal-du-15-mars-2025/"] start = "2025-03-15T16:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-03-16T01:00:00+01:00" country = "France" city = "Paris" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Toc Toc Toc", "Virevoltes", "BalAvril"] price = "€10-€17" organisation = "Bal en Soir" source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Wilde Wereld Wageningen" details = """ Naast onze huisgroepen Madlot en De Houtzagerij nodigen we altijd een groep die we bijzonder vinden, en die volgens ons een podium verdient. We laten jullie nog weten welke groep dat zal zijn. Daarnaast maken we graag ruimte voor andere muzikanten op het open podium. Een heerlijke avond spelen en dansen.""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/bal-wilde-wereld-wageningen/"] start = "2025-03-15T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-03-15T23:55:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Wageningen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["De Houtzagerij", "Madlot"] price = "€7.50" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "KA-Balfolk" details = "Wouter en de Draak + Erledans" links = ["https://ka-balfolk.de/termine-elementor/", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/778148425"] start = "2025-03-15T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-03-15T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Karlsruhe" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Erledans", "Wouter en de Draak"] organisation = "KA-Balfolk" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "ruffCeilidh" links = ["https://ruffceilidhs.org/coming/"] start = "2025-03-15T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2025-03-15T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Cardiff" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Melobo"] callers = ["Jane Bird"] price = "£5-£10" organisation = "ruffCeilidhs" source = "events/uk/cardiff.yaml" [[events]] name = "London Barndance" links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html"] start = "2025-03-15T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-03-15T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Vertical Expression"] callers = ["Mark Elvins"] price = "£5-£15" organisation = "London Barndance Company" source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk Dance Course" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091187092300/"] start = "2025-03-17T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-03-17T22:30:00+01:00" country = "Italy" city = "Milan" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "La Scighera" source = "events/italy/milan.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolkcafe Groningen" details = """ Elke maand een bal in de kapel van het oude RKZ! (Emmastraat 15, Groningen) Het eerstvolgende bal is:  Balfolk Groningen met Androneda op vrijdag 21 maart 2025 Aanvang: 19:30 Entree: Vrijwillige bijdrage, geef gul voor de band! Bijvoorbeeld €15 per persoon Locatie: Theater De Kapel in het Oude Rooms Katholiek Ziekenhuis (ORKZ), Emmastraat 15, 9722 EW Groningen Instructies: Ja, om 19.30 uur Balfolk Groningen is dansen op live folkmuziek en natuurlijk sessie na afloop: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee! Entree: vrijwillige donatie, zoals bijvoorbeeld € 15,- Geef ruim, want alles gaat 100% naar muzikanten. Globaal tijdschema: 19:30 dansworkshop 20:30 Bal  22:30 sessie 23:00 einde programma (Tijden onder voorbehoud) Dansuitleg In deze dansuitleg komen de basisprincipes van balfolk aan bod zodat iedereen mee kan doen. In de tweede helft van de dansuitleg gaan ze dieper op één dans in. Androneda Androneda is een Nederlandse balfolkband. Ze spelen traditionele West-Europese dansmuziek, maar dan op een hedendaagse manier! Op doedelzak, trekzak en saxofoon brengen ze grotendeels eigen composities ten gehore. Onze arrangementen zijn speels en spannend; hun nummers energiek en swingend, maar ook regelmatig intiem, met melodieën die blijven hangen. Het centrale uitgangspunt in onze muziek is altijd de dansbaarheid ervan! Androneda speelt balfolkmuziek op saxofoon, trekzak en doedelzak. Androneda is: - Wouter Kuyper (trekzak, doedelzak) - Patricia Swart (saxofoon) - Lenny de Rooy (doedelzak) Website: https://www.androneda.nl/ Wat is Balfolk? Balfolk is misschien een beetje te vergelijken met een tango- of salsa-avond, maar dan met de muziek en dansen van hier: de dansen en muziek die traditioneel in West-Europa voorkomen. En er is altijd live muziek! En we starten altijd met een dansuitleg. Iedereen kan meedoen. De Kapel  De kapel is te vinden als je naar het Oude RKZ (ORKZ) komt in de Emmastraat 15 in Groningen. Wanneer je binnenkomt loop je naar de bar, en rechts van de bar bevindt zich de deur naar de kapel.""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolkcafe-groningen-met-androneda/"] start = "2025-03-21T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-03-21T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Groningen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Androneda"] price = "€15" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Groot Bal Antwerpen" details = "Ball" links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2422"] start = "2025-03-22T15:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-03-22T18:30:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Antwerp" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk" details = "Balfolk in Freising" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/843704607"] start = "2025-03-22T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-03-22T23:59:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Marzling" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Clara" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Swedish concert and dance" links = ["https://www.efdss.org/whats-on/26-gigs/14390-emma-reid-ellika-frisell-w-support-sawney-white-bird"] start = "2025-03-22T18:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-03-22T22:15:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["scandi"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Emma & Ellika Frisell", "Sawney White Bird"] price = "£10-£22" organisation = "EFDSS" source = "events/uk/efdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sytchampton Saturday dance" links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/p/dance-diary-experiment.html"] start = "2025-03-22T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2025-03-22T22:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Sytchampton" styles = ["ecd", "contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Nozzy"] callers = ["Nicola Scott"] price = "£8" organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club" source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml" [[events]] name = "Exeter Contra" links = ["https://barndancecaller.net/exetercontra.html"] start = "2025-03-22T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-03-22T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Exeter" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs" source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml" [[events]] name = "Tanztag balfolk in Lautenbach" details = "Bargainatt, Emma und Jonas, Luca Fiorini" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/721226322"] start_date = "2025-03-23" end_date = "2025-03-23" country = "Germany" city = "Lautenbach" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Bargainatt", "Emma & Jonas", "Luca Fiorini"] organisation = "Sönke" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass" links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"] start = "2025-03-23T14:30:00+00:00" end = "2025-03-23T16:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Maidstone" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = true social = false callers = ["John Sweeney"] price = "£7" organisation = "Contrafusion" source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk Dance Course" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091203758965/"] start = "2025-03-24T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-03-24T22:30:00+01:00" country = "Italy" city = "Milan" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "La Scighera" source = "events/italy/milan.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen" details = """ Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee! Entree: € 15,-  (of € 10,- voor mensen die kortingstarief nodig hebben) Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten. 20:00 dans uitleg 21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets) 23:00 Sessie! (Tijden onder voorbehoud)""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-44/"] start = "2025-03-26T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-03-26T23:59:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Nijmegen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Drøn", "Mook"] price = "€10-€15" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Étoile at the Gipsy Queen" links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/"] start = "2025-03-26T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2025-03-26T23:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "free" organisation = "London Balfolk" source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bristol Contra Dance" details = """ Bristol Contra Dance is a communal-style folk dance very similar to a Ceilidh. No partner or experience is necessary. A caller leads the dancers through a series of moves. All calling is gender free. Rob Humphrey will be calling with music from Contrary Faeries. We are in the Faith Space Chapel. It's nice and close to Temple Meads and comes with free parking. Check the new Bristol Clean Air Zone information carefully, as this may effect you. We have cheese in the break, along with tea, coffee and cordial. You are welcome to bring your own things. Please don't bring alcohol, as this is the venue rule. Bristol Contra is committed to not having the cost of a dance be a hindrance to anyone attending, and have a sliding pay scale. Suggested prices available on the door: Unwaged £6 Waged £10 Supporters Ticket £15. The new supporters ticket is a fair representation of what the event costs to run, and supports fair fees for the Band and Caller. It is entirely voluntary. So bring your smiles and your joy and come join us for amazing social dancing. Absolutely all welcome of any level of experience for great dancing to some amazing gender-free calling and brilliant music!""" links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1181780523103126/"] start = "2025-03-28T19:45:00+00:00" end = "2025-03-28T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Bristol" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Contrary Faeries"] callers = ["Rob Humphrey"] price = "£6-£15" organisation = "Bristol Contra" source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "BalFolk Rechberghausen" details = "Die Hayner, Workshop 16-18 Uhr" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/841345511"] start = "2025-03-29T16:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-03-30T00:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Göppingen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Die Hayner"] organisation = "Marilou und Johann" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Gugelhupf" details = ''' Parasol (Frankreich) mit mit Gérard Godon und Samuel Thézé\r \r bal folk''' links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-in-dresden/"] start = "2025-03-29T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-03-29T23:59:59+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Dresden" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Parasol"] organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V." source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml" [[events]] name = "Exeter Ceilidh" links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/"] start = "2025-03-29T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-03-29T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Exeter" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Amber Fire"] price = "£4-£15" organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs" source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml" [[events]] name = "Minibal in Heiligenberg" details = "Mara und Torge" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/859394917"] start = "2025-03-31T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-03-31T21:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Heiligenberg" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Duo Mara & Torge"] organisation = "Sönke" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk Dance Course" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091143758971/"] start = "2025-03-31T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-03-31T22:30:00+02:00" country = "Italy" city = "Milan" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "La Scighera" source = "events/italy/milan.yaml" [[events]] name = "Workshop and Balfolk" details = "Balfolk, Nachmittags Tanzanleitung" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/879472731", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/879471960"] start = "2025-04-05T16:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-05T23:55:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Blaubeuren" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Herzallerliebst" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Harrogate Contra" links = ["http://harrogatecontra.org.uk/events.html"] start = "2025-04-05T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-05T22:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Harrogate" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Heather & Philip"] callers = ["Rachel Shapiro-Wallace"] price = "£6-£10" organisation = "Harrogate Contra" source = "events/uk/harrogate_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Folk" details = "https://www.ormuz.fr/" links = ["https://folkclub-marburg.de"] start = "2025-04-06T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-06T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Marburg" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Ormuz"] organisation = "Folkclub Marburg" source = "events/germany/marburg.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Étoile at Jamboree" links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/"] start = "2025-04-09T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-09T23:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "free" organisation = "London Balfolk" source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Music & Dancing" links = ["https://www.efdss.org/whats-on/26-gigs/14033-duo-niepold-cutting"] start = "2025-04-09T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-09T21:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Duo Niepold-Cutting"] price = "£10-£18" organisation = "EFDSS" source = "events/uk/efdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Le P'tit Bal du Harby" details = "Ball" links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://pasdlayau.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2464"] start = "2025-04-12T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-12T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Quevaucamps" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Duo Meunier-Buteau"] price = "€10" organisation = "Pas d'La Yau" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Nottingham Playford Ball" links = ["https://nfdg.org.uk/club_dances.php", "https://nfdg.org.uk/ball.php"] start = "2025-04-12T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-12T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Nottingham" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Tom & Julia Barnes"] callers = ["Andrew Swaine"] organisation = "Nottingham Folk Dance Group" source = "events/uk/nfdg.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/459698080133565/", "https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/folk-inspiration/t-yavgyka"] start = "2025-04-12T19:45:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-12T22:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Guildford" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Duo Niepold-Cutting"] price = "£19.5-£23.85" organisation = "Folk Inspirations" source = "events/uk/guildford.yaml" [[events]] name = "London Barndance" links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html"] start = "2025-04-12T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-12T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Box of Frogs"] callers = ["Rhodri Davies"] price = "£5-£15" organisation = "London Barndance Company" source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolkcafe Groningen" details = """ Elke maand een bal in de kapel van het oude RKZ! (Emmastraat 15, Groningen) Het eerstvolgende bal is: Balfolk Groningen met Swartematerie op zondag 13 april 2025 Aanvang: 14:00 Entree: Vrijwillige bijdrage, geef gul voor de band! Bijvoorbeeld €15 per persoonLocatie: Theater De Kapel in het Oude Rooms Katholiek Ziekenhuis (ORKZ),Emmastraat 15, 9722 EW GroningenInstructies: Ja, om 14.00 uur Balfolk Groningen is dansen op live folkmuziek en natuurlijk sessie na afloop: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee! Entree: vrijwillige donatie, zoals bijvoorbeeld € 15,- Geef ruim, want alles gaat 100% naar muzikanten. Globaal tijdschema:14:00 dansworkshop15:00:Bal16:30 sessie17:30 einde programma(Tijden onder voorbehoud) DansuitlegIn deze dansuitleg komen de basisprincipes van balfolk aan bod zodat iedereen mee kan doen. In de tweede helft van de dansuitleg gaan ze dieper op één dans in. SwartematerieSwartematerie is het alter ego van Patricia Swart, die met saxen en klarinet en een loopstation allerlei laagjes over elkaar legt waar dan een jig of mazurka op gedanst kan worden. De toegift wordt op verzoek een wals waarmee ze haar set begon. Het is de eerste keer dat ze deze nummers (de eerste vijf die ze ooit geschreven heeft voor balfolk) solo voor publiek speelt, vertelt ze. Ze is nu al een paar jaar bezig met het spelen van balfolkmuziek en maakte deel uit van Dioptrie, dat echter niet vaak opgetreden heeft en inmiddels gestopt is. Verder speelt ze in Androneda. Muziek beschouwt ze als donkere materie, waarvan niemand echt weet wat het precies is, maar er is een trilling. Op den duur wil ze graag gaan werken met meer technieken om soundscapes te creëren. Balfolkmelodieën lenen zich daar goed voor omdat ze vaak een eenvoudige structuur hebben.Website: http://www.patriciaswart.nl/?page=agenda Wat is Balfolk?Balfolk is misschien een beetje te vergelijken met een tango- of salsa-avond, maar dan met de muziek en dansen van hier: de dansen en muziek die traditioneel in West-Europa voorkomen. En er is altijd live muziek! En we starten altijd met een dansuitleg. Iedereen kan meedoen. De KapelDe kapel is te vinden als je naar het Oude RKZ (ORKZ) komt in de Emmastraat 15 in Groningen. Wanneer je binnenkomt loop je naar de bar, en rechts van de bar bevindt zich de deur naar de kapel.""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolkcafe-groningen-op-zondag-met-swartematerie/"] start = "2025-04-13T14:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-13T17:30:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Groningen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Swartematerie"] price = "€15" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Vrijdagavondbal" details = """ Op vrijdagavond 18 april kan er gratis balfolk gedanst worden in Rotterdam, in de studio van De Doelen. De band die komt spelen is Exqueezit. Exqueezit is het duo Bert Leemans (chromatische knop-accordeon) en Erik de Jong (piano-accordeon). Bert (bekend van o.a. EmBRUN, Elanor en Airboxes) en Erik (bekend van o.a. The Assasenachs, Itchy Fingers en de Gonnagles). Met een wederzijds respect voor elkaars muziekachtergrond en speelstijl (Erik meer Iers/Schots en Bert meer Balfolk), brengen Bert en Erik heerlijke Balfolk met zowel Frans/Vlaamse als Keltische invloeden. Of je nu danst of luistert, het is sowieso genieten. De twee muzikanten leerden elkaar in 2006 kennen op de muziekstage Vliers op Texel, waar Bert aan Erik de fijne kneepjes van het Balfolk spelen liet zien. Toen in 2018 Bert vaker in Noord Nederland te vinden was, kwam hij Erik weer tegen in Irish Pub O'Ceallaigh in Groningen. Al gauw was duidelijk dat de mannen genoten van samenspelen. Hier ontstond dan ook het idee voor een optreden als duo op het 15-jarig jubileum van Balfolk in Café Wilhelmina in Eindhoven. Een half jaar later herhaalde dat zich nog een keer op Elfia Haarzuilens 2019 en zo is Exqueezit ontstaan. Gratis Het bal in De Doelen is gratis toegankelijk en iedereen van binnen en buiten Rotterdam is van harte welkom om mee te komen dansen of te luisteren naar de fijne muziek. Dansuitleg voor beginners Nog niet eerder (balfolk) gedanst? Geen zorgen, er wordt gestart met een dansuitleg van Balfolk Zuid-Holland, zodat degenen die nog niet eerder hebben gedanst, kunnen kennismaken met balfolk en daarna ook de hele avond mee kunnen doen. Programma Het exacte programma met de tijden volgt nog. Je kunt naar wens binnen komen lopen in De Doelen (maar vanaf het begin meedoen is natuurlijk wel het leukste). Vernieuwde locatie Onlangs is De Doelen Studio volledig vernieuwd en opgeknapt. De ruimte is fijner om te dansen, de bar is apart - en de studio is nu zelfs op een nieuwe plek te vinden in het gebouw! Het adres is: Kruisplein 44. Volg de tonen van de balfolkmuziek en het gaat helemaal goed komen! Bereikbaarheid De Doelen is het welbekende concertgebouw middenin hartje Rotterdam, op een kleine 3 minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Er zijn diverse parkeergarages in de omgeving. Kijk op prettigparkeren.nl voor mogelijkheden (zoek daarin wel even verder naar parkeergarages want standaard zie je een vrij dure optie). Je kunt voor De Doelen Studio naar binnen via een aparte ingang op de hoek van het Schouwburgplein en het Kruisplein, Kruisplein 44.  Informatie Meer weten of vragen? Neem contact op met Balfolk Zuid-Holland via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/vrijdagavondbal-met-exqueezit-in-de-doelen-studio-in-rotterdam/"] start = "2025-04-18T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-18T22:30:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Rotterdam" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Exqueezit"] price = "free" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Avondbal bij de Muziekstage" details = """ Jaarlijks is er in Sint-Michielsgestel een interessant muziekweekend met workshops over balfolk en dansmuziek. Overdag zijn er cursussen, vanaf 19:30 begint het avondprogramma met concerten, bal en sessie. Programma Waarschijnlijk wordt het tijdschema als volgt, wijzigingen onder voorbehoud 19:30  aanvang 19:50 concert 21:00  Bal 23:30 Jam-bal / Foto's van het workshopweekend: • Foto's van de Workshops 2023 • Foto's van de Avonden 2022 • video's van het weekend in 2018""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/avondbal-muziekstage2025-vrijdag/"] start = "2025-04-18T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-18T23:59:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "St.Michielsgestel" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "donation" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Boombal" details = "Ball" links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2225"] start = "2025-04-18T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-18T22:45:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Gent" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["La Machine", "Thalas"] organisation = "Boombal" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Call Me Ceilidh" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/880638680640346/", "https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/losthorizon/fri-18-apr-call-me-ceilidh-easter-special-edition-115720#e115720"] start = "2025-04-18T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-18T22:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Bristol" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£17.25-£20" organisation = "Call Me Ceilidh" source = "events/uk/bristol.yaml" [[events]] name = "Unicorn Ceilidh" links = ["http://www.unicornceilidhs.org.uk/uc05prog.html"] start = "2025-04-18T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-04-18T23:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Baldock" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£7-£13" organisation = "Unicorn Ceilidhs" source = "events/uk/unicorn_ceilidhs.yaml" [[events]] name = "Avondbal bij de Muziekstage" details = """ Jaarlijks is er in Sint-Michielsgestel een interessant muziekweekend met workshops over balfolk en dansmuziek. Overdag zijn er cursussen, vanaf 19:30 begint het avondprogramma met concerten, bal en sessie. Programma Waarschijnlijk wordt het tijdschema als volgt, wijzigingen onder voorbehoud 19:30  aanvang 19:50 concert 21:00  Bal 23:30 Jam-bal neem je instrument mee  en speel of dans mee Foto's van het workshopweekend: • Foto's van de Workshops 2023 • Foto's van de Avonden 2022 • video's van het weekend in 2018""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/avondbal-muziekstage2025-zaterdag/"] start = "2025-04-19T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-19T23:59:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "St.Michielsgestel" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "donation" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Les Batons" links = ["https://www.lesbatons.org/#dates"] start = "2025-04-20T13:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-20T17:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Hollingbourne" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Les Marginaux"] price = "£7" organisation = "Les Batons" source = "events/uk/les_batons.yaml" [[events]] name = "Avondbal bij de Muziekstage" details = """ Jaarlijks is er in Sint-Michielsgestel een interessant muziekweekend met workshops over balfolk en dansmuziek. Overdag zijn er cursussen, vanaf 19:30 begint het avondprogramma met concerten, bal en sessie. Programma Waarschijnlijk wordt het tijdschema als volgt, wijzigingen onder voorbehoud 19:30  aanvang 19:50 concert 21:00  Bal 23:30 Jam-bal : neem je instrument mee,  en speel of dans mee Foto's van het workshopweekend: • Foto's van de Workshops 2023 • Foto's van de Avonden 2022 • video's van het weekend in 2018""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/avondbal-muziekstage2025-zondag/"] start = "2025-04-20T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-20T23:59:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "St.Michielsgestel" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "donation" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen" details = """ Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee! Entree: € 15,-  (of € 10,- voor mensen die kortingstarief nodig hebben) Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten. 20:00 dans uitleg 21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets) 23:00 Sessie! (Tijden onder voorbehoud)""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-45/"] start = "2025-04-23T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-23T23:59:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Nijmegen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€10-€15" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bristol Contra Dance" details = """ Bristol Contra Dance is a communal-style folk dance very similar to a Ceilidh. No partner or experience is necessary. A caller leads the dancers through a series of moves. All calling is gender free. Lisa Heywood will be calling with music from Dodging Pheasants. We are in the Faith Space Chapel. It's nice and close to Temple Meads and comes with free parking. Check the new Bristol Clean Air Zone information carefully, as this may effect you. We have cheese in the break, along with tea, coffee and cordial. You are welcome to bring your own things. Please don't bring alcohol, as this is the venue rule. Bristol Contra is committed to not having the cost of a dance be a hindrance to anyone attending, and have a sliding pay scale. Suggested prices available on the door: Unwaged £6 Waged £10 Supporters Ticket £15. The new supporters ticket is a fair representation of what the event costs to run, and supports fair fees for the Band and Caller. It is entirely voluntary. So bring your smiles and your joy and come join us for amazing social dancing. Absolutely all welcome of any level of experience for great dancing to some amazing gender-free calling and brilliant music!""" links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1304064087665929/"] start = "2025-04-25T19:45:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-25T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Bristol" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Dodging Pheasants"] callers = ["Lisa Heywood"] price = "£6-£15" organisation = "Bristol Contra" source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "81st Dance Party" links = ["https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/81st-dance-party-with-bearded-dragons-3sticks-confluence-tickets-1026087012877"] start = "2025-04-26T14:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-26T22:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Ascott-under-Wychwood" styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["3Sticks", "Confluence", "Bearded Dragons"] callers = ["Bob Morgan", "Charlie Turner"] price = "£17" organisation = "Nellie: ceilidhs for everyone" source = "events/uk/witney.yaml" [[events]] name = "Paris Contra Dance" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/156727372682/posts/10160638354982683"] start = "2025-04-26T17:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-26T22:00:00+02:00" country = "France" city = "Paris" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Celtiqua"] callers = ["Seth Tepfer"] organisation = "Paris Contra Dance" source = "events/france/paris_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Leeds Contra" links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/specialevents.html"] start = "2025-04-26T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-26T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Leeds" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Ali & Mollie"] callers = ["Lynne Render"] price = "£12" organisation = "Leeds Contra" source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Exeter Ceilidh" links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/"] start = "2025-04-26T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-04-26T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Exeter" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Flash Company"] price = "£4-£15" organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs" source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass" links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"] start = "2025-04-27T14:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-27T16:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Maidstone" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = true social = false callers = ["John Sweeney"] price = "£7" organisation = "Contrafusion" source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml" [[events]] name = "Tanz in den Mai" details = "mit Majoplus" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/841367023"] start = "2025-04-30T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-01T00:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Göppingen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["MaJoPlus"] organisation = "Marilou und Johann" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Étoile at the Gipsy Queen" links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/"] start = "2025-04-30T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-30T23:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "free" organisation = "London Balfolk" source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "ComSiBal" links = ["https://comsibal.be/en/"] start_date = "2025-05-03" end_date = "2025-05-03" country = "Belgium" city = "Boutersem" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "ComSiBal" source = "events/belgium/comsibal.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Folk" details = "Zwei Akkordeons – Doppel-Power! Airboxes hauchen der Szene auf ihren Akkordeons buchstäblich neues Leben ein. Der eine mit verspielten Verzierungen auf seinem chromatischen Modell, der andere mit den warmen Bordunklängen seines diatonischen Akkordeons. Bekannt für ihre einzigartige hypnotisierende Mischung aus traditionellen und modernen Stilen weben sie komplizierte Melodien und Harmonien, die einen in das Herz des Bal-Folk-Genres entführen. Ihre Auftritte sind energiegeladen und schaffen eine lebendige Atmosphäre, die perfekt zum Tanzen ist. Egal, ob ihr langjährige Fans seid oder neu in diesem Genre: Airboxes werden mit ihren dynamischen Auftritten und ihrem zeitlosen und zugleich modernen Sound einen bleibenden Eindruck hinterlassen! Verpasst nicht die Gelegenheit, den fesselnden Klang von Airboxes zu erleben – taucht noch heute in die energetische und atmosphärische Welt der Bal Folk Musik ein! Bert Leemans: Chromatisches Akkordeon Guus Herremans: Diatonisches Akkordeon https://www.airboxes.be/ Tanzworkshop 19:00 Uhr: Wir zeigen kurz die wichtigsten Tänze und Überlebenstricks für die Tanzfläche. Mit Live-Musik. Es geht auch gut ohne – aber mit Workshop macht es noch mehr Spaß! Abendkasse: 17,-; ermäßigt 11,- (incl. Tanzworkshop)" links = ["https://folkclub-marburg.de"] start = "2025-05-04T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-04T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Marburg" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Airboxes"] price = "€11-€17" organisation = "Folkclub Marburg" source = "events/germany/marburg.yaml" [[events]] name = "Unicorn Ceilidh" links = ["http://www.unicornceilidhs.org.uk/uc05prog.html"] start = "2025-05-09T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-05-09T23:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Baldock" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£7-£13" organisation = "Unicorn Ceilidhs" source = "events/uk/unicorn_ceilidhs.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolkcafe Groningen" details = """ Elke maand een bal in de kapel van het oude RKZ! (Emmastraat 15, Groningen) Het eerstvolgende bal is: Exqueezit bij Balfolk Groningen op vrijdag 16 mei 2025 Aanvang: 19:30Entree: Vrijwillige bijdrage, geef gul voor de band! Bijvoorbeeld €15 per persoonLocatie: Theater De Kapel in het Oude Rooms Katholiek Ziekenhuis (ORKZ),Emmastraat 15, 9722 EW GroningenInstructies: Ja, om 19.30 uur Balfolk Groningen is dansen op live folkmuziek en natuurlijk sessie na afloop: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!Entree: vrijwillige donatie, zoals bijvoorbeeld € 15,- Geef ruim, want alles gaat 100% naar muzikanten. Globaal tijdschema:19:30 dansworkshop20:30 Bal22:30 sessie23:00 einde programma(Tijden onder voorbehoud)DansuitlegIn deze dansuitleg komen de basisprincipes van balfolk aan bod zodat iedereen mee kan doen. In de tweede helft van de dansuitleg gaan ze dieper op één dans in. ExqueezitExqueezit is het duo Bert Leemans (chromatische knop-accordeon) en Erik de Jong (piano-accordeon).Bert (bekend van o.a. EmBRUN, Elanor en Airboxes) en Erik (bekend van o.a. The Assasenachs, Itchy Fingers en de Gonnagles) leerden elkaar in 2006 kennen op de muziekstage Vliers op Texel, waar Bert aan Erik de fijne kneepjes van het Balfolk spelen liet zien.Toen in 2018, Bert vaker in Noord Nederland te vinden was, kwam hij Erik weer tegen in Irish Pub O'Ceallaigh in Groningen. Al gauw was duidelijk dat de mannen genoten van samenspelen. Hier ontstond dan ook het idee voor een optreden als duo op het 15-jarig jubileum van Balfolk in Café Wilhelmina in Eindhoven. Een half jaar later herhaalde dat zich nog een keer op de Elf Fantasy Fair Haarzuilens 2019 en zo is Exqueezit ontstaan.Met een wederzijds respect voor elkaars muziekachtergrond en speelstijl (Erik meer Iers/Schots en Bert meer Balfolk), brengen Bert en Erik heerlijke Balfolk met zowel Frans/Vlaamse als Keltische invloeden. Of je nu danst of luistert, het is sowieso genieten. Wat is Balfolk?Balfolk is misschien een beetje te vergelijken met een tango- of salsa-avond, maar dan met de muziek en dansen van hier: de dansen en muziek die traditioneel in West-Europa voorkomen. En er is altijd live muziek! En we starten altijd met een dansuitleg. Iedereen kan meedoen. De KapelDe kapel is te vinden als je naar het Oude RKZ (ORKZ) komt in de Emmastraat 15 in Groningen. Wanneer je binnenkomt loop je naar de bar, en rechts van de bar bevindt zich de deur naar de kapel.""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolkcafe-groningen-met-exqueezit/"] start = "2025-05-16T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-16T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Groningen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Exqueezit"] price = "€15" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Call Me Ceilidh" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1045907033611435/", "https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/lost-horizon/fri-16-may-call-me-ceilidh-may-day-special-edition-115721#e115721"] start = "2025-05-16T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-16T22:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Bristol" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£17.25-£20" organisation = "Call Me Ceilidh" source = "events/uk/bristol.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bristol Contra Dance" details = """ Bristol Contra Dance is a communal-style folk dance very similar to a Ceilidh. No partner or experience is necessary. A caller leads the dancers through a series of moves. All calling is gender free. Charlie Turner will be calling with music from Box of Frogs. We are in the Faith Space Chapel. It's nice and close to Temple Meads and comes with free parking. Check the new Bristol Clean Air Zone information carefully, as this may effect you. We have cheese in the break, along with tea, coffee and cordial. You are welcome to bring your own things. Please don't bring alcohol, as this is the venue rule. Bristol Contra is committed to not having the cost of a dance be a hindrance to anyone attending, and have a sliding pay scale. Suggested prices available on the door: Unwaged £6 Waged £10 Supporters Ticket £15. The new supporters ticket is a fair representation of what the event costs to run, and supports fair fees for the Band and Caller. It is entirely voluntary. So bring your smiles and your joy and come join us for amazing social dancing. Absolutely all welcome of any level of experience for great dancing to some amazing gender-free calling and brilliant music!""" links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/865675028962690/"] start = "2025-05-16T19:45:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-16T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Bristol" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Box of Frogs"] callers = ["Charlie Turner"] price = "£6-£15" organisation = "Bristol Contra" source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ashford ceilidh" links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html"] start = "2025-05-17T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-17T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Ashford" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Climax Ceilidh Band"] callers = ["John Sweeney"] price = "£10-£12" organisation = "Contrafusion" source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml" [[events]] name = "ruffCeilidh" links = ["https://ruffceilidhs.org/coming/"] start = "2025-05-17T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-17T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Cardiff" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["KettleHawk"] callers = ["Alison Rowley"] price = "£5-£10" organisation = "ruffCeilidhs" source = "events/uk/cardiff.yaml" [[events]] name = "Les Batons" links = ["https://www.lesbatons.org/#dates"] start = "2025-05-18T13:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-18T17:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Hollingbourne" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "£7" organisation = "Les Batons" source = "events/uk/les_batons.yaml" [[events]] name = "Boombal" details = "Ball" links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2226"] start = "2025-05-24T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-24T22:45:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Gent" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Bamako Express", "Marasc"] organisation = "Boombal" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Wageningen Junushoff" details = """ Het is al een tijdje sinds het vorige Junushoff bal, maar we zijn er weer! Kom gezellig dansen! Ben je een nieuwe danser? Om 15:00 beginnen wij met een uurtje dansuitleg! Entree: Regulier €20, korting €15. Betalen kan contant of via een QR-code. Reserveren is niet nodig, er zijn altijd genoeg kaartjes beschikbaar. Tijdens het bal is er een gezellige picknick. Neem hiervoor vooral wat lekkers mee, dan delen we dat met z'n allen. Vergeet je bordje, bestek en opscheplepels niet. Een waterflesje om de dorst te lessen tijdens het bal is ook aangeraden. Neem zelf geen andere dingen mee, de bar verkoopt genoeg lekkere drankjes! Voorlopige planning: 15:00 Dansinitiatie 16:00 TBA 18:00 Potluck diner 19:00 TBA 21:00 Einde""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/wageningen-junushoff-18/"] start = "2025-05-25T15:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-25T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Wageningen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€15-€20" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen" details = """ Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee! Entree: € 15,-  (of € 10,- voor mensen die kortingstarief nodig hebben) Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten. 20:00 dans uitleg 21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets) 23:00 Sessie! (Tijden onder voorbehoud)""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-46/"] start = "2025-05-28T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-28T23:59:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Nijmegen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Cardboard Cabin"] price = "€10-€15" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk" links = ["https://www.efdss.org/whats-on/26-gigs/14384-topette-2025"] start = "2025-05-29T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-29T22:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Topette"] price = "£10-£18" organisation = "EFDSS" source = "events/uk/efdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Weedon Balfolk" links = ["https://www.weedonbalfolk.co.uk/"] start_date = "2025-05-30" end_date = "2025-05-30" country = "UK" city = "Weedon Bec" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Weedon Balfolk" source = "events/uk/badby_bals.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hands Across Contra" details = "Lesson at 7; Dance at 7:30. Sliding admission $5 to $15." links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/hands-across-contra-9/"] start = "2025-05-30T19:00:00-06:00" end = "2025-05-30T22:30:00-06:00" country = "USA" state = "CO" city = "Boulder" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$15" organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance" source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml" [[events]] name = "Exeter Ceilidh" links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/"] start = "2025-05-31T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-05-31T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Exeter" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Skermish"] price = "£4-£15" organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs" source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass" links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"] start = "2025-06-01T14:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-06-01T16:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Maidstone" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = true social = false callers = ["John Sweeney"] price = "£7" organisation = "Contrafusion" source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal" links = ["https://www.tickettailor.com/events/oxfolkceilidhs/1404289?"] start = "2025-06-05T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-06-05T21:45:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Oxford" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Topette"] price = "£9-£20" organisation = "Oxfolk" source = "events/uk/oxfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk In 't Kasteel" details = "Ball" links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2301"] start = "2025-06-07T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-07T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Antwerp" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Les Batons" links = ["https://www.lesbatons.org/#dates"] start = "2025-06-15T13:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-06-15T17:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Hollingbourne" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Oscina"] price = "£7" organisation = "Les Batons" source = "events/uk/les_batons.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolkcafe Groningen" details = """ Elke maand een bal in de kapel van het oude RKZ! (Emmastraat 15, Groningen) Het eerstvolgende bal is: Wouter en de draak bij Balfolk Groningen op vrijdag 20 juni 2025 Aanvang: 19:30Entree: Vrijwillige bijdrage, geef gul voor de band! Bijvoorbeeld €15 per persoonLocatie: Theater De Kapel in het Oude Rooms Katholiek Ziekenhuis (ORKZ),Emmastraat 15, 9722 EW GroningenInstructies: Ja, om 19.30 uur Balfolk Groningen is dansen op live folkmuziek en natuurlijk sessie na afloop: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!Entree: vrijwillige donatie, zoals bijvoorbeeld € 15,- Geef ruim, want alles gaat 100% naar muzikanten. Globaal tijdschema:19:30 dansworkshop20:30 Bal22:30 sessie23:00 einde programma(Tijden onder voorbehoud) DansuitlegIn deze dansuitleg komen de basisprincipes van balfolk aan bod zodat iedereen mee kan doen. In de tweede helft van de dansuitleg gaan ze dieper op één dans in. Wouter en de draakEen nieuw duo van Wouter Kuyper en Joris Alblas. Balfolk, met een grotere rol voor de gitaar, een tintje Iers en een voorliefde voor Bretons. Luister naar ze op soundcloud: https://www.facebook.com/.../a.14933.../1493372584242823/... Website: https://www.facebook.com/WouterendeDraak Wat is Balfolk?Balfolk is misschien een beetje te vergelijken met een tango- of salsa-avond, maar dan met de muziek en dansen van hier: de dansen en muziek die traditioneel in West-Europa voorkomen. En er is altijd live muziek! En we starten altijd met een dansuitleg. Iedereen kan meedoen. De KapelDe kapel is te vinden als je naar het Oude RKZ (ORKZ) komt in de Emmastraat 15 in Groningen. Wanneer je binnenkomt loop je naar de bar, en rechts van de bar bevindt zich de deur naar de kapel.""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolkcafe-groningen-met-wouter-en-de-draak/"] start = "2025-06-20T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-20T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Groningen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Wouter en de Draak"] price = "€15" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bristol Contra Dance" details = """ Bristol Contra Dance is a communal-style folk dance very similar to a Ceilidh. No partner or experience is necessary. A caller leads the dancers through a series of moves. All calling is gender free. Louise Siddons will be calling with music from Fiddlechicks. We are in the Faith Space Chapel. It's nice and close to Temple Meads and comes with free parking. Check the new Bristol Clean Air Zone information carefully, as this may effect you. We have cheese in the break, along with tea, coffee and cordial. You are welcome to bring your own things. Please don't bring alcohol, as this is the venue rule. Bristol Contra is committed to not having the cost of a dance be a hindrance to anyone attending, and have a sliding pay scale. Suggested prices available on the door: Unwaged £6 Waged £10 Supporters Ticket £15. The new supporters ticket is a fair representation of what the event costs to run, and supports fair fees for the Band and Caller. It is entirely voluntary. So bring your smiles and your joy and come join us for amazing social dancing. Absolutely all welcome of any level of experience for great dancing to some amazing gender-free calling and brilliant music!""" links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/865675028962690/"] start = "2025-06-20T19:45:00+01:00" end = "2025-06-20T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Bristol" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Fiddlechicks"] callers = ["Louise Siddons"] price = "£6-£15" organisation = "Bristol Contra" source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Midzomerbal" details = """ Met midzomer, op 21 juni, kunnen we weer de dansvloer op in Leiden, in de Q-Bus, onze vaste stek voor fijne balfolkavonden. De bands die voor ons komen spelen en de exacte tijden worden later nog bekend gemaakt. Dansuitleg Tevoren zal er uiteraard weer een dansuitleg zijn voor degenen die nog niet eerder balfolk hebben gedanst of toch graag nog even een opfrisser willen. Deze zal een uurtje duren, waarbij de meest voorkomende balfolk dansen aan bod komen. Toegang Toegang tot het bal kost 25 euro per persoon. Dit kan alleen cash aan de deur worden betaald. Locatie Q-Bus is gevestigd in Leiden. Vlakbij kan geparkeerd worden in een parkeergarage. Check voor de routes met OV en met auto je favoriete routeplanner.""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/midzomerbal-2025-in-leiden/"] start = "2025-06-21T17:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-21T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Leiden" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€25" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen" details = """ Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee! Entree: € 15,-  (of € 10,- voor mensen die kortingstarief nodig hebben) Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten. 20:00 dans uitleg 21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets) 23:00 Sessie! (Tijden onder voorbehoud)""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-47/"] start = "2025-06-25T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-25T23:59:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Nijmegen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["EmBRUN"] price = "€10-€15" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Stuttgart" details = "Feuerwehrhaus" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/585162471"] start_date = "2025-06-28" end_date = "2025-06-28" country = "Germany" city = "Stuttgart" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Verena & Holger" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Exeter Ceilidh" links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/"] start = "2025-06-28T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-06-28T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Exeter" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Crowdy-Kit"] price = "£4-£15" organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs" source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass" links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"] start = "2025-06-29T14:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-06-29T16:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Maidstone" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = true social = false callers = ["John Sweeney"] price = "£7" organisation = "Contrafusion" source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml" [[events]] name = "Lancaster Contra" details = """ Behind the mic: Andrew Swaine Musicians: Contrary Faeries""" links = ["http://lancastercontra.org.uk/events/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/323906443504326/"] start = "2025-07-05T13:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-07-05T16:45:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Lancaster" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Contrary Faeries"] callers = ["Andrew Swaine"] price = "£10-£15" organisation = "Lancaster Contra" source = "events/uk/lancaster.yaml" [[events]] name = "Season Closing with Open Stage" details = """ We sluiten het seizoen in Rotterdam af met de seizoenssluiting, mét open podium en sessie voor muzikanten. De band en het exacte programma wordt later nog bekend gemaakt. 15 minutes of fame Deze editie is er ook het open podium, dus pak jouw eigen 15 minutes of fame! Voor en na het optreden van de band deze avond is het podium voor andere muzikanten. Speel jouw (balfolk)muziek voor de dansers en andere muzikanten op de dansvloer. Dus, ben jij muzikant? Wil je graag jouw muziek aan anderen laten horen, wil je oefenen met spelen voor (dansend) publiek of wil je misschien wel eens samenspelen met een andere muzikant? Het kan allemaal! Aanmelden is handig, dan kan er een planning worden gemaakt. Dat kan door een mailtje te sturen naar balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com met jouw naam en welk muziekinstrument jij en je eventuele mede-muzikant(en)spelen. Sessie Liever niet op het open podium, maar wil je wel graag spelen? Dat kan ook gewoon tijdens de sessie achteraf, dus neem je (muzikanten)vrienden en muziekinstrumenten mee. Toegangsprijs Toegang tot de seizoenssluiting is 10 euro. Dat is alleen cash te betalen, aan de deur. Reserveren wordt gewaardeerd, dan weten wij hoe gezellig het wordt.""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/seizoenssluiting-2025-rotterdam/"] start = "2025-07-12T17:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-07-12T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Rotterdam" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "€10" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Le P'tit Bal du Harby" details = "Ball" links = ["https://pasdlayau.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2465", "https://lolfolk.e-monsite.com/agenda/assemblees-generales/bal-folk-a-quevaucamps-belg.html"] start = "2025-09-20T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-09-20T23:59:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Quevaucamps" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Lol Folk"] price = "€10" organisation = "Pas d'La Yau" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Folk" details = "Emily and the Simons Ausdrucksstark und improvisatorisch, voller Leidenschaft, Zärtlichkeit und Verspieltheit. Das anglo-belgisches Balfolk-Trio spielt mit Konzertgitarre, Akkordeon und Geige nicht nur in einer für Bal Folk einmaligen Besetzung. Es ist vielmehr so, als hätten die Instrumente ein Eigenleben: Die verschiedenen Stimmen und Klangfarben umwerben und nähern sich vorsichtig, immer darauf achtend sich zu unterstützen und Raum zu geben. Und manchmal treffen sie sich zu einer großen Party. Ihr Stil ist ausdrucksstark und improvisatorisch, voller Leidenschaft, Zartheit und Verspieltheit. Oft geben Emilys Kompositionen die Themen vor, inspiriert von Begegnungen des Lebens und der Energie des Tanzbodens. Daraus ergibt sich ein weitreichendes Repertoire – von exquisiten, sinnlichen Mazurkas bis hin zu fröhlichen, treibenden Bourrées. Emily Bowden: Geige Simon Dumpleton: chromatisches Akkordeon Simon Laffineur: Konzertgitarre Zum Nachhören: https://emilyandthesimons.bandcamp.com/album/firelight Webseite: http://emilyandthesimons.com" links = ["https://folkclub-marburg.de"] start = "2025-09-21T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-09-21T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Marburg" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Emily & The Simons"] organisation = "Folkclub Marburg" source = "events/germany/marburg.yaml" [[events]] name = "Leeds Contra" links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/specialevents.html"] start = "2025-09-27T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-09-27T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Leeds" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Contrary Faeries"] callers = ["Charlie Turner"] price = "£12" organisation = "Leeds Contra" source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sytchampton Saturday dance" links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/p/dance-diary-experiment.html"] start = "2025-09-27T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-09-27T22:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Sytchampton" styles = ["ecd", "contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["The Falconers"] callers = ["Rhodri Davies"] price = "£8" organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club" source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml" [[events]] name = "Tanztag balfolk in Lautenbach" details = "Ultra Tagada, La bonne suope" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/859391792"] start = "2025-09-28T11:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-09-28T21:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Lautenbach" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["La Bonne Soupe", "Ultra Tagada"] organisation = "Sönke" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Harrogate Contra" links = ["http://harrogatecontra.org.uk/events.html"] start = "2025-10-18T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-10-18T22:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Harrogate" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Linda & Philip"] callers = ["Louise Siddons"] price = "£6-£10" organisation = "Harrogate Contra" source = "events/uk/harrogate_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Tanztag in Lautenbach" details = "Naragonia und Duo L'Hetre hereux" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/859394453"] start = "2025-10-19T11:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-10-19T21:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Lautenbach" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Naragonia", "Duo l'Hêtre Heureux"] organisation = "Sönke" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "BalFolk Rechberghausen" details = "mit L‘Equipe, Workshop 16-18 Uhr" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/841368028"] start = "2025-10-25T16:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-10-26T00:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Göppingen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["L’equipe"] organisation = "Marilou und Johann" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Folk" details = "https://gabrielchiapello.fr/en/duo-nello1" links = ["https://folkclub-marburg.de"] start = "2025-10-26T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-10-26T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Marburg" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Duo Nello"] organisation = "Folkclub Marburg" source = "events/germany/marburg.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hands Across Contra" details = "Lesson at 7; Dance at 7:30. Sliding admission $5 to $15." links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/hands-across-contra-10/"] start = "2025-10-31T19:00:00-06:00" end = "2025-10-31T22:30:00-06:00" country = "USA" state = "CO" city = "Boulder" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$15" organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance" source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml" [[events]] name = "Lancaster Contra" details = """ Behind the mic: Rhodri Davies Musicians: Ben Farmer, Chris Dixon, and Arthur Capelier-Mourguy""" links = ["http://lancastercontra.org.uk/events/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3356256961340365/"] start = "2025-11-01T13:30:00+00:00" end = "2025-11-01T16:45:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Lancaster" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Ben Farmer, Chris Dixon & Arthur Capelier-Mourguy"] callers = ["Rhodri Davies"] price = "£10-£15" organisation = "Lancaster Contra" source = "events/uk/lancaster.yaml" [[events]] name = "Leeds Contra" links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/specialevents.html"] start = "2025-11-01T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2025-11-01T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Leeds" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Box of Frogs"] callers = ["Louise Siddons"] price = "£12" organisation = "Leeds Contra" source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Nottingham Mixed Dance" links = ["https://www.nfdg.org.uk/club_dances.php"] start = "2025-11-08T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2025-11-08T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Nottingham" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Chris & Julie Dewhurst"] callers = ["Neil Stuart"] organisation = "Nottingham Folk Dance Group" source = "events/uk/nfdg.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Stuttgart" details = "Feuerwehrhaus" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/585162486"] start_date = "2025-11-15" end_date = "2025-11-15" country = "Germany" city = "Stuttgart" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Verena & Holger" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Tanztag balfolk in Lautenbach" details = "Airboxes, Les Bottines atristique und Folkschwestern Biese" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/721227433"] start = "2025-11-16T11:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-11-16T21:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Lautenbach" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Airboxes", "Folkschwestern Biese", "Les Bottines Artistiques"] organisation = "Sönke" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Leeds Contra" links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/specialevents.html"] start = "2025-11-29T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2025-11-29T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Leeds" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Portland Drive"] callers = ["Geoff Cubitt"] price = "£12" organisation = "Leeds Contra" source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Folk" details = "Fetter BalFolk Sound aus Belgien EmBrun steht für modernen fetten BalFolk-Sound. Sie können blowzabellalike den Saal zum Kochen bringen und danach mit einer romantischen leisen Mazurka fast zärtlich die Gemüter in innige fast zeitlupenartige Bewegungen versezten. Ihre Kompositionen klingen neu und erfrischend – sind jedoch auch so tanzbar, als ob sie 100 Jahre in einem verstecken französischen Dörflein gereift wären. EmBrun ist eine der bekanntesten Bands der Szene, dynamisch und abwechslungsreich. Bert Leemans (Akkordeon) Ludo Stichelmeyer (Percussion/Schlagzeug) Jonas Scheys (Bass) Harald Baeweraerts (Drehleier) Pieterjan Van Kerckhoven (Dudelsack) Abendkasse: 17,-; ermäßigt 11,- Tanzworkshop 19:00 Uhr: Wir zeigen kurz die wichtigsten Tänze und Überlebenstricks für die Tanzfläche. Mit Live-Musik. Es geht auch gut ohne – aber mit Workshop macht es noch mehr Spaß! s.a: http://www.embrun.be/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zmePAhuh7Q" links = ["https://folkclub-marburg.de"] start = "2025-11-30T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-11-30T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Marburg" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["EmBRUN"] price = "€11-€17" organisation = "Folkclub Marburg" source = "events/germany/marburg.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk" details = """ Kom gezellig dansen op live muziek door de Limburgse folkband Musac. Musac organiseert maandelijks (meestal op de eerste woensdag van de maand) een eigen dansavond in Geleen in Zuid-Limburg. Musac bestaat ruim 30 jaar en speelt op accordeon, doedelzak, draailier, nickelharpa en fluiten. Dansen zijn o.a. bourrée, scottish, jigue, andro, tovercirkel, wals, dubbele klappolka en nog veel meer. De dansavonden zijn bedoeld voor zowel beginners als gevorderden. Er wordt tussen de dansen door korte dans-instructie verzorgd. De sfeer is ontspannen en samen plezier hebben staat voorop. 't Volkshoes heeft een grote zaal met goede houten vloer. Drankjes verkrijgbaar (koelkast/penning). Schuin ertegenover ligt een ruime gratis parkeerplaats. Voorafgaand aan de maandelijkse dansavond is er vanaf 19 uur een klein uurtje samen musiceren voor de liefhebbers. Alle instrumenten zijn welkom. Hieraan zijn geen kosten verbonden. Evt. bladmuziek vooraf opvragen. Je mag ook komen luisteren en van de muziek genieten. Meer info per mail of aanmelden voor de berichten via willvdbool@musac.eu Telefonische info via Hans 06 - 1265 1903 Alvast kijken en luisteren naar Musac: Musac op Youtube""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-met-musac-11/"] start = "2025-12-03T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-12-03T22:15:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Geleen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Musac"] price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sytchampton Saturday dance" links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/p/dance-diary-experiment.html"] start = "2025-12-13T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2025-12-13T22:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Sytchampton" styles = ["ecd", "contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Vicky Swan & Jonny Dyer"] callers = ["Ivan Aitken"] price = "£8" organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club" source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Folk" details = "Welche Band? Das weiß noch niemand – aber Bal Folk wird es geben." links = ["https://folkclub-marburg.de"] start = "2025-12-21T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-12-21T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Marburg" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Folkclub Marburg" source = "events/germany/marburg.yaml" [[events]] name = "Avondbal bij de Muziekstage" details = """ Jaarlijks is er in Sint-Michielsgestel een interessant muziekweekend met workshops over balfolk en dansmuziek. Overdag zijn er cursussen, vanaf 19:30 begint het avondprogramma met concerten, bal en sessie. Programma Waarschijnlijk wordt het tijdschema als volgt, wijzigingen onder voorbehoud 19:30  aanvang 19:50 concert 21:00  Bal 23:30 Jam-bal : neem je instrument mee,  en speel of dans mee Foto's van het workshopweekend: • Foto's van de Workshops 2023 • Foto's van de Avonden 2022 • video's van het weekend""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/avondbal-muziekstage2026-vrijdag/"] start = "2026-04-17T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2026-04-17T23:59:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "St.Michielsgestel" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "donation" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Avondbal bij de Muziekstage" details = """ Jaarlijks is er in Sint-Michielsgestel een interessant muziekweekend met workshops over balfolk en dansmuziek. Overdag zijn er cursussen, vanaf 19:30 begint het avondprogramma met concerten, bal en sessie. Programma Waarschijnlijk wordt het tijdschema als volgt, wijzigingen onder voorbehoud 19:30  aanvang 19:50 concert 21:00  Bal 23:30 Jam-bal : neem je instrument mee, en speel of dans mee Foto's van het workshopweekend: • Foto's van de Workshops 2023 • Foto's van de Avonden 2022 • video's van het weekend""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/avondbal-muziekstage2026-zaterdag/"] start = "2026-04-18T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2026-04-18T23:59:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "St.Michielsgestel" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "donation" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"