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People under 21 and students with ID: free\nOnline payment only. \nPotluck snacks at the break.","links":["https://www.bfms.org/saturdayDance.php","https://cdss.org/event/second-saturday-bfms-contra-dance-2/"],"start":"2024-08-10T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-08-10T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Baltimore","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["The Orphans"],"callers":["Kim Forry"],"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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 7:30. We have a “no dancer left behind” policy and can always get dancers to the Metro. For more info, contact info@fridaynightdancers.org. See you on the dance floor!","links":["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/tickets","https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland/2024-08-16/"],"start":"2024-08-16T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-08-16T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Glen Echo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"Friday Night Dancers","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Wednesday Night Contra Dance BFMS","details":"April Blum calls to music by Lovely Lane String Band—Brenna Hogan (fiddle), Shane Knudsen (fiddle), John Sauer (guitar), Lisa Roberts (banjo), and Art Abrams (bass). \nThe Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra and Square Dancing, 8pm-10:30pm on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. Beginners always welcome! Intro lesson at 7:30pm.  \nAdmission is $10 for members, $15 for non-members, Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: free. \nOnline payment only.","links":["https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php","https://cdss.org/event/wednesday-night-contra-dance-bfms-5/"],"start":"2024-08-21T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-08-21T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Baltimore","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Lovely Lane String Band"],"callers":["April Blum"],"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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 7:30. We have a “no dancer left behind” policy and can always get dancers to the Metro. For more info, contact info@fridaynightdancers.org. See you on the dance floor!","links":["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/tickets","https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland/2024-08-23/"],"start":"2024-08-23T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-08-23T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Glen Echo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"Friday Night Dancers","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Dancing Planet Contra Dance","details":"Join us for a lovely afternoon of contra dancing in the Bumper Car Pavilion! Scott Higgs will be calling to the music of High Drive (Dave Wiesler, piano; David Knight, fiddle; Paul Oorts, mandolin, other strings). Dance runs 3:00-6:00 pm, introductory session at 2:30 pm. \n$15.00, cash or Venmo accepted, sorry, no credit cards","links":["https://dancingplanetproductions.com/contra/","https://cdss.org/event/sunday-afternoon-dancing-planet-contra-dance-2/"],"start":"2024-08-25T14:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-08-25T18:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Glen Echo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["High Drive"],"callers":["Scott Higgs"],"price":"$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Annapolis Contra Dance","details":"Contra Dance to delightful live music \n\nIntro lesson at 6:30; dance at 7:00. \nPre-registration is not required, but please email aefallon@verizon.net to let us know if you can help with pre-dance setup and/or post-dance hall restoration. Such help is much appreciated!\nFace masks are optional.\nVenue has windows and filter fans for circulation and ventilation.\nPlease bring own water.\nSnacks to share are welcome if you bring napkins, appropriate paper goods, and utensils and plan to clean up after snack time.\nNo experience or partner required.\n$15; students $5; children through 5 years old free. \nInfo: Ann Fallon, 410-507-0934, or Jan Scopel, 443-540-0867.","links":["https://www.facebook.com/events/481055861341303/","https://cdss.org/event/annapolis-contra-dance/"],"start":"2024-08-31T18:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-08-31T21:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Annapolis","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Andrea Nettleton"],"price":"$5-$15","organisation":"Annapolis Traditional Dance Society","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Wednesday Night Contra Dance","details":"Carl Friedman calls to music by Strings on Wings: Barb Schmid (fiddle), Todd Clewel (guitar), Aaron Blouin (bass). \nThe Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra and Square Dancing, 8pm-10:30pm on 1st, 3rd, and sometimes 5th Wednesdays at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. Beginners always welcome! Intro lesson at 7:30pm.  \nAdmission is $10 for members, $15 for non-members, Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: free. \nOnline payment only.","links":["https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php","https://cdss.org/event/wednesday-night-contra-dance-2/"],"start":"2024-09-04T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-09-04T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Baltimore","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Strings on Wings"],"callers":["Carl Friedman"],"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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 7:30. We have a “no dancer left behind” policy and can always get dancers to the Metro. For more info, contact info@fridaynightdancers.org. See you on the dance floor!","links":["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/tickets","https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland/2024-09-06/"],"start":"2024-09-06T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-09-06T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Glen Echo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"Friday Night Dancers","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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 7:30. We have a “no dancer left behind” policy and can always get dancers to the Metro. For more info, contact info@fridaynightdancers.org. See you on the dance floor!","links":["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/tickets","https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland/2024-09-13/"],"start":"2024-09-13T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-09-13T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Glen Echo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"Friday Night Dancers","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Second Saturday BFMS Contra Dance","details":"Sue Gola calling to Zachary Mills fiddle & feet, Bobby LaRose mandolin, and Charlie Pilzer piano\nDance lesson: 7:30\nOnline payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged.\nLocation: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212\nAdmission is: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free\nPotluck snacks at the break","links":["https://www.bfms.org/saturdayDance.php","https://cdss.org/event/second-saturday-baltimore-folk-music-society-contra-dance/"],"start":"2024-09-14T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-09-14T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Baltimore","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Sue Gola"],"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Dancing Planet Contra Dance","details":"Join us for an afternoon of contra dancing in the Bumper Car Pavilion! Mary Wesley will call to music by Starling (Mo Brachfeld, fiddle and Jared Kirkpatrick, mandolin & keyboard). Dance runs 3:00-6:00 pm, introductory session at 2:30 pm. \n$15.00, cash or Venmo accepted. 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Intro lesson at 7:30pm.  \nAdmission is $10 for members, $15 for non-members, Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: free. \nOnline payment only.","links":["https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php","https://cdss.org/event/wednesday-night-contra-dance/"],"start":"2024-09-18T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-09-18T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Baltimore","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Dead Sea Squirrels"],"callers":["Janine Smith","Susan Taylor"],"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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 7:30. We have a “no dancer left behind” policy and can always get dancers to the Metro. For more info, contact info@fridaynightdancers.org. See you on the dance floor!","links":["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/tickets","https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland/2024-09-20/"],"start":"2024-09-20T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-09-20T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Glen Echo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"Friday Night Dancers","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Benefit Dance for CDSS","details":"Please join us for a potluck brunch and dance at Ballroom Blum with calling by CDSS President David Smukler and music by Tina Chancey, Colleen Reed, and Melissa Running. The program will include English country dances and vintage and modern contra dances. Suggested minimum donation $30. All proceeds to benefit the Country Dance and Song Society.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/benefit-dance-for-cdss/","https://www.facebook.com/events/1566010437295512/"],"start":"2024-09-22T11:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-09-22T15:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Adelphi","styles":["contra","ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"bands":["Tina Chancey, Colleen Reed & Melissa Running"],"callers":["Dave Smukler"],"price":"$30","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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 7:30. We have a “no dancer left behind” policy and can always get dancers to the Metro. For more info, contact info@fridaynightdancers.org. See you on the dance floor!","links":["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/tickets","https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland/2024-09-27/"],"start":"2024-09-27T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-09-27T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Glen Echo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"Friday Night Dancers","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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 7:30. We have a “no dancer left behind” policy and can always get dancers to the Metro. For more info, contact info@fridaynightdancers.org. See you on the dance floor!","links":["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/tickets","https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland/2024-10-04/"],"start":"2024-10-04T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-10-04T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Glen Echo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"Friday Night Dancers","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"ContraStock","links":["https://fsgw.org/contrastock"],"start_date":"2024-10-20","end_date":"2024-10-20","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Glen Echo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Engine Room","The Dam Beavers","Handspring"],"callers":["Will Mentor","Beth Molaro","Scott Higgs"],"organisation":"TryContra","source":"events/usa/trycontra.yaml"}]}