{"events":[{"name":"Thursday Contra Dance","details":"Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).\nMostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. \n7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing \n$5 to $20 sliding scale \nOur role terms are Larks and Robins \nMasks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays.","links":["https://thursdaycontra.com/","https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-04-25/"],"start":"2024-04-25T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-25T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Philadelphia","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"PATMAD","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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-188/","https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-04-25/"],"start":"2024-04-25T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-25T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NY","city":"Rochester","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Country Dancers of Rochester","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Hands Four Spring Dance Weekend","links":["https://www.hands4-berea.com/","https://cdss.org/event/21st-hands-four-spring-dance-weekend-berea-ky/"],"start_date":"2024-04-26","end_date":"2024-04-28","country":"USA","state":"KY","city":"Berea","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Playing with Fyre"],"callers":["Terry Doyle","Sarah Kaiser"],"organisation":"TryContra","source":"events/usa/trycontra.yaml"},{"name":"Trillium Twirl","links":["https://michigandanceheritage.org/trilliumtwirl/"],"start_date":"2024-04-26","end_date":"2024-04-28","country":"USA","state":"MI","city":"Dowling","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Hot Coffee Breakdown"],"callers":["Bob Isaacs"],"organisation":"TryContra","source":"events/usa/trycontra.yaml"},{"name":"Portland Raindance Weekend","links":["http://www.portlandraindance.org/"],"start_date":"2024-04-26","end_date":"2024-04-28","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Drive Train","Stringrays"],"callers":["Lisa Greenleaf","Will Mentor"],"organisation":"TryContra","source":"events/usa/trycontra.yaml"},{"name":"Berkeley English Dance","details":"BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at \nChrist Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. \nContra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. \nEnglish Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. \nBoth are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. \nIn addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have Facebook groups: \n\nBerkeley Contra Dance\nBerkeley English Country Dance","links":["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/","https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-04-25/"],"start":"2024-04-25T19:15:00-07:00","end":"2024-04-25T22:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Spring Dance Weekend","details":"Our Spring Dance Weekend features English Country Dance at its finest. Join us for the entire weekend of workshops led by our experienced dance instructors, Gaye Fifer and Olivia Barry. Magical live music all weekend provided by our two featured bands, nationally renowned musicians Rachel Bell, Susan Kevra, and Jacqueline Schwab along with local group, Dame’s Delight. Option for dancers with some prior experience to drop into our Saturday evening community dance for $10.","links":["https://www.folkschool.org/2024/02/01/spring-dance-weekend-2024/","https://cdss.org/event/spring-dance-weekend/"],"start":"2024-04-26T15:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-28T12:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Brasstown","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Dame's Delight"],"callers":["Gaye Fifer","Olivia Barry"],"price":"$256","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Flint Hills Contra Dance","details":"Contra dance in Manhattan, Kansas. Open to everyone!","links":["https://cdss.org/event/flint-hills-contra-dance/2024-04-26/","https://www.facebook.com/events/409876935099025/"],"start":"2024-04-26T18:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-26T21:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"KS","city":"Manhattan","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10","organisation":"Flint Hills Contradance and Music Society","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"English Country Dance","details":"Musicians: Carol Compton (piano), Laura Markowitz (violin), Ana Ruesink (viola) \nCaller: Barrett Grimm \nFirst half hour (6:30-7pm) is a basics/review session. \n\nNewcomers welcome! Attend on your own or with a friend/partner. Ability to walk briskly required. Casual dress. BYO water bottle & clean soft-soled shoes. Masks are optional. We use terms/words that refer to roles or positions, not gender.  \n$10-$15 sliding scale.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-richmond-vt-2/"],"start":"2024-04-26T18:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-26T21:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Richmond","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Barrett Grimm"],"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"Val Medve","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Palmetto Bug Stomp","links":["http://charlestonfolk.weebly.com/palmetto-bug-stomp.html","https://www.facebook.com/events/862125718804871/","https://cdss.org/event/palmetto-bug-stomp-2024/"],"start":"2024-04-26T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-28T15:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"SC","city":"Charleston","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Wild Asparagus","Contraforce"],"callers":["George Marshall","Seth Tepfer"],"price":"$140-$155","organisation":"Charleston Folk","source":"events/usa/trycontra.yaml"},{"name":"Orlando Contra Dance","details":"We hold energetic and fun contra dances on 2nd and 4th Fridays near Orlando, Florida, in the beautiful Winter Park Ballroom! Our group loves both traditional and contemporary music, which is usually live. We welcome all ages and have a large contingent of younger dancers. Students and jobless dance FREE! Check the schedule for directions, details, cancellations, and changes. Afterwards, we go next door to Jeremiah’s Italian Ice!","links":["https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/","https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance/2024-04-26/"],"start":"2024-04-26T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-26T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"FL","city":"Winter Park","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"organisation":"Greater Orlando Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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/2024-04-26/"],"start":"2024-04-26T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-26T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"GA","city":"Decatur","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$7-$20","organisation":"ContraATL","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Pittsburgh Contra Dance","details":"Come dance to the music of Devilish Mary with caller Bob Frederking. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! 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Park along Airport because we enter the gym on that side.   \nYou need to be there by 6:30pm for the Newcomers Workshop. Dance is 7-10pm. \nYou will need soft-soled shoes (sneakers are okay). We don’t want to hurt the gym floor. Clothing—be prepared to sweat. You do not need a partner. Bring a resealable container of water. \n$15 non-members.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-nacds-contra-dance/2024-04-27/"],"start":"2024-04-27T18:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-27T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"AL","city":"Huntsville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Jax Contra Dance","details":"Monthly contra dance, occurring on the 4th Saturday of the month in Jacksonville, Florida (Riverside area). \n$10 adult, $5 child.","links":["https://jaxcontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/jax-contra-dance/2024-04-27/"],"start":"2024-04-27T18:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-27T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"FL","city":"Jacksonville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Lisa Lowell","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Richmond Saturday Night Contra Dance","details":"Join the Richmond, VA, contra dance, hosted by TADAMS at the West End Ballroom for a Saturday evening dance. Beginner lesson at 6:45pm, dance from 7:30-10:30pm. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free. Please check our full website calendar for caller and band details.","links":["https://tadamsva.org/dance/saturday-contra-dance-web-4-27-2024/","https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-saturday-night-contra-dance/2024-04-27/"],"start":"2024-04-27T18:45:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-27T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"VA","city":"Henrico","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music 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://historicjonesboroughdancesociety.net/events","https://cdss.org/event/jonesborough-tn-contra-4/"],"start":"2024-04-27T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-27T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"TN","city":"Jonesborough","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Laurie Fisher & Nik Coker"],"callers":["Charley Harvey"],"price":"$8-$12","organisation":"Historic Jonesborough Dance Society","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"CDK Contra & Square Dance","details":"Contra & Square Dance – Beginning Workshop 7pm, Dancing 7:30-10:30pm \n4th Saturday Schedule: \n\nFebruary 24: Contra & Squares with Hawks and Owls String Band, calls by Karin Neils & Friends \nMarch 23: Contra & Squares with Soltre, calls by Mike Clark\nJune 22: Contra & Squares – ADVANCED Dance  Brook Farm, calls by Laurie Pietravalle\n\nSuggested donation $5-$20","links":["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/","https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-square-dance/2024-04-27/"],"start":"2024-04-27T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-27T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MI","city":"Kalamazoo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"CDSS","cancelled":true,"source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Northern Dutchess Contradance","details":"Come dance with us! We are bringing gender-neutral calling to BeckHook with Hudson Valley Community Dances! \nOpen to dancers of any level of experience (including none), any age, with or without a partner. Dances are taught as they go, dress comfortably and enjoy the amazing music and community. Calling Larks and Robins, choose whichever suits you best or try out both! ❤️ 🌈 \nDoors open 6:45, beginner lesson 7:15, dance 7:30-10:30pm.  \nAdmission: $15-20 sliding scale, $7-10 with fulltime student ID.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/northern-dutchess-contradance/","https://www.facebook.com/events/262062196956617/"],"start":"2024-04-27T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-27T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NY","city":"Rhinebeck","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$7-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"San Antonio Contra Dance","details":"Fun, friendly dance on 4th Saturdays. Live music by Lone Star Pirates. Calling by various local and regional callers.","links":["https://www.satxcontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/san-antonio-contra-dance/2024-04-27/"],"start":"2024-04-27T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-27T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"TX","city":"San Antonio","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"bands":["Lone Star Pirates"],"price":"$10","organisation":"San Antonio Contra Dancers","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Mendocino English Country Dance","details":"Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). \nLive music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. \nDances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  \nFun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!","links":["https://www.mendoecd.org/event/monthly-2022-05-28-2022-06-25-2022-07-23-2022-08-27-2022-09-24-2022-10-22-2022-11-26-2022-12-24-2023-05-27-2023-06-24-2023-12-23-2024-04-27/","https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2024-04-27/"],"start":"2024-04-27T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-27T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Caspar","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Take a Dance"],"price":"$15","organisation":"Mendocino English Country Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"NACDS Contra Dance","details":"Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.\nContra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.\nNewcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.\nCheck Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.\nWear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.\nMembers $10;  non-members $15.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2024-04-27/"],"start":"2024-04-27T18:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-04-27T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"AL","city":"Huntsville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Anaheim Contra Dance","details":"Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST. \nAlways live music! \nFamily-friendly, no partner required. \nEasy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm.\n\nFree parking.","links":["https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html","https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-04-27/"],"start":"2024-04-27T18:30:00-07:00","end":"2024-04-27T21:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Anaheim","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$12-$18","organisation":"The Living Tradition","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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. \nCost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door.","links":["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/","https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-04-27/"],"start":"2024-04-27T18:30:00-07:00","end":"2024-04-27T22:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Sacramento","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$12","organisation":"Sacramento Country Dance Society","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"4th Saturdays Contra Dance","details":"Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. \nCovid 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. \n\n\n7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson\n7:30 pm dancing starts\n10:30 dancing ends\n\nSome dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!","links":["https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-04-27/"],"start":"2024-04-27T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-04-27T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$6-$20","organisation":"CDSS","cancelled":true,"source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Scottish Country Dance","links":["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html","https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-04-28/"],"start":"2024-04-28T16:30:00-06:00","end":"2024-04-28T18:30:00-06:00","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"},{"name":"Scandinavian Weekly Dance","details":"The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. \nNo partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. \nCome dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!","links":["https://boulderscandinaviandancers.org/","https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22/2024-04-29/"],"start":"2024-04-29T19:30:00-06:00","end":"2024-04-29T22:00:00-06:00","country":"USA","state":"CO","city":"Boulder","styles":["scandi"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$7","organisation":"Boulder Scandinavian Dancers","source":"events/usa/boulder.yaml"},{"name":"Nordic Dance Lesson","links":["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"],"start":"2024-04-29T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-04-29T21:15:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["scandi"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10","organisation":"Norske Runddansere","source":"events/usa/portland.yaml"},{"name":"Dancing Fish","links":["https://dancingfish.dance/"],"start_date":"2024-05-03","end_date":"2024-05-04","country":"USA","state":"FL","city":"Melrose","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["River Road"],"callers":["Alex Deis-Lauby"],"organisation":"TryContra","source":"events/usa/trycontra.yaml"},{"name":"Whitewater Whirl","links":["https://www.footmad.org/whirl"],"start_date":"2024-05-03","end_date":"2024-05-05","country":"USA","state":"WV","city":"Fayetteville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Hot Coffee Breakdown","Brazenkeys"],"callers":["Gaye Fifer","Janine Smith"],"organisation":"TryContra","source":"events/usa/trycontra.yaml"},{"name":"CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance","details":"CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance, first and third Fridays each month.\n7:00 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\nrequire proof of vaccine or boosters. 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