{"events":[{"name":"Jonesborough Techno Contra","details":"Never contra danced before? We gotcha covered! You’ll want to be there at 7pm for the Newcomer Lesson. Dance begins at 7:30pm.  \n\nCost: $12 Adults, $8 Students, $30 Families\nCash or Venmo\nDonations to help cover expenses appreciated\nCome as you are, no partner needed\nShort newcomer lesson starts promptly at 7pm\nDance starts at 7:30pm\nFriends, families, and children welcome\n\nFollow us on Facebook & Instagram or on our website. \nWe are an all-volunteer nonprofit educational organization which is dedicated to the cultivation of a healthy community through traditional dance and music.","links":["https://historicjonesboroughdancesociety.net/events","https://cdss.org/event/jonesborough-tn-contra-6/"],"start":"2024-05-25T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-25T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"TN","city":"Jonesborough","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["DJ TacoShel"],"callers":["Deanna Palumbo"],"price":"$8-$12","organisation":"Historic Jonesborough Dance Society","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Jonesborough Contra","details":"Never contra danced before? We gotcha covered! You’ll want to be there at 7pm for the Newcomer Lesson. Dance begins at 7:30pm.  \n\nCost: $12 Adults, $8 Students, $30 Families\nCash or Venmo\nDonations to help cover expenses appreciated\nCome as you are, no partner needed\nShort newcomer lesson starts promptly at 7pm\nDance starts at 7:30pm\nFriends, families, and children welcome\n\nFollow us on Facebook & Instagram or on our website. \nWe are an all-volunteer nonprofit educational organization which is dedicated to the cultivation of a healthy community through traditional dance and music.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/jonesborough-tn-contra-7/"],"start":"2024-06-08T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-06-08T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"TN","city":"Johnson City","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Appalachian Roots"],"callers":["Deanna Palumbo"],"price":"$8-$12","organisation":"Historic Jonesborough Dance Society","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater","details":"The Knoxville Contra Dance is pleased to offer a weekly contra dance at the historic Laurel Theater in Knoxville. We feature a community of callers and musicians and an intimate and friendly crowd of dancers. An introductory workshop is offered starting at 7:30, perfect for the experienced and the newcomer alike, followed by dancing to live music from 8 until we all go home. All dances are taught and no partner or experience are required. No one turned away for lack of funds.","links":["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule","https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-dance-at-the-laurel-theater/2024-07-29/"],"start":"2024-07-29T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-07-29T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"TN","city":"Knoxville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Spring Lizards"],"callers":["Deanna Palumbo"],"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Knoxville Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"John C. Campbell Folk School Contra 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. \n\nCaller: Deanna Palumbo\nBand: Coral Riff Band\nKeith House Community Room\n\nA 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%3D176858674","https://cdss.org/event/john-c-campbell-folk-school-contra-dance/"],"start":"2024-10-19T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-10-19T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Brasstown","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"bands":["Coral Riff"],"callers":["Deanna Palumbo"],"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"}]}