{"events":[{"name":"Washington Spring ECD Ball","details":"The Washington Spring Ball is a joyful yearly event of English Country Dancing to glorious music. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. We have a practice session the day of the ball, where most of the dances will be taught. Attending the practice session is strongly encouraged but not required. In the evening at the ball, all dances will be briefed (talked-through) and then prompted for the first few rounds. Dancers wear what makes them feel happy and festive; some choose attire from the 18th or 19th century. \nThe Ball will be played by Reelplay (Robbin Marcus on piano, Dave Marcus on concertina), and special guest Paul Oorts on guitar, mandolin, bouzouki, accordion. \nMusic at the afternoon practice session will be provided by Elke Baker and Liz Donaldson. The session will run from 2:00-5:00 pm at the Civic Center on the day of the ball and is included in the ball admission fee. \nThe Ball is supported by a generous grant from Montgomery County’s Community Access Program. \nMore information can be found on our website.","links":["https://fsgw.org/washington-spring-ball","https://cdss.org/event/washington-spring-ecd-ball/"],"start":"2024-04-27T14:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-27T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Maryland","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Reelplay","Elke Baker & Liz Donaldson"],"price":"$25-$55","organisation":"Folklore Society of Greater Washington","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"FSGW English Country Dance","details":"In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  \nWith live music! \nYou 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. \nIf 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. \nCOVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info \nThe dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. \nIf 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. \nGeneral information on our English Country Dance web page \nMember (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 \nNon-member – $17.00 \nStudents and Limited income – $8.00","links":["https://fsgw.org/event-5731159","https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2024-06-26/"],"start":"2024-06-26T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-06-26T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Glen Echo","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$8-$17","organisation":"Folklore Society of Greater Washington","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"}]}