{"events":[{"name":"Foggy Moon Ball","links":["https://www.facebook.com/events/804242900788423/","https://montereycontradance.org/index.html"],"start":"2022-11-05T17:40:00-08:00","end":"2022-11-05T22:00:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Monterey","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Joyride"],"callers":["Susan Petrick"],"price":"$15-$30","organisation":"Monterey Contra Dance Community","source":"events/usa/california.yaml"},{"name":"5th Friday dance","links":["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html"],"start":"2022-12-30T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2022-12-30T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MA","city":"Greenfield","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["River Road"],"callers":["Will Mentor"],"price":"$12-$20","organisation":"Guiding Star Grange","source":"events/usa/greenfield.yaml"},{"name":"New Year's Eve Party","links":["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html"],"start":"2022-12-31T20:00:00-05:00","end":"2023-01-01T00:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MA","city":"Greenfield","styles":["balfolk","contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Nova"],"callers":["Steve Zakon-Anderson"],"price":"$15-$25","organisation":"Guiding Star Grange","source":"events/usa/greenfield.yaml"},{"name":"1st Saturday contra","links":["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html"],"start":"2023-01-07T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2023-01-07T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MA","city":"Greenfield","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Wild Asparagus"],"callers":["George Marshall"],"price":"$12-$20","organisation":"Guiding Star Grange","source":"events/usa/greenfield.yaml"},{"name":"TopHill Music Contradance Party","links":["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html"],"start":"2023-01-14T20:00:00-05:00","end":"2023-01-14T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MA","city":"Greenfield","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$12-$20","organisation":"Guiding Star Grange","source":"events/usa/greenfield.yaml"},{"name":"3rd Saturday contra","links":["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html"],"start":"2023-01-21T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2023-01-21T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MA","city":"Greenfield","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["The Moving Violations"],"callers":["Ben Sachs-Hamilton"],"price":"$8-20","organisation":"Guiding Star Grange","source":"events/usa/greenfield.yaml"},{"name":"TopHill Music Contradance Party","links":["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html"],"start":"2023-01-28T20:00:00-05:00","end":"2023-01-28T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MA","city":"Greenfield","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"Guiding Star Grange","source":"events/usa/greenfield.yaml"},{"name":"Balfolk Party","links":["https://www.facebook.com/events/728453452332957/"],"start":"2023-03-11T18:30:00-05:00","end":"2023-03-11T23:45:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Pittsburgh","styles":["balfolk"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Pardon My French"],"organisation":null,"source":"events/usa/pittsburgh.yaml"},{"name":"Brattleboro Bal Folk","links":["https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar","https://www.facebook.com/events/3240314386190965/"],"start":"2023-03-16T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2023-03-16T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Guilford","styles":["balfolk"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Eloise & Co."],"price":"$10-$20","organisation":"Rachel Bell","cancelled":true,"source":"events/usa/guilford.yaml"},{"name":"Fiddlehead Frolic","links":["http://www.hands4dancers.org/upcoming-dances/2023/4/1/fiddlehead-frolic"],"start":"2023-04-01T12:30:00-04:00","end":"2023-04-01T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NY","city":"Ithica","styles":["contra","ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Alchemy","O'Shanigans"],"callers":["Pamela Goddard","Sarah VanNorstrand","Nancy Spero"],"price":"$15-$30","organisation":"Hands Four Dancers of Ithaca","source":"events/usa/ithica.yaml"},{"name":"BalFolk Workshop & Dance","details":"BalFolk workshop & dance for all ages and experience levels. Free and open to the public.","links":["https://www.middlebury.edu/events/event/balfolk-workshop"],"start":"2023-04-15T16:00:00-04:00","end":"2023-04-15T18:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Middlebury","styles":["balfolk"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Triton"],"callers":["Mary Wesley"],"price":"free","organisation":"Middlebury College","source":"events/usa/middlebury.yaml"},{"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://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2023-10-25/"],"start":"2023-10-25T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2023-10-25T21:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Luanne Stiles","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.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://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2023-10-28/"],"start":"2023-10-28T18:30:00-07:00","end":"2023-10-28T21:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Anaheim","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"The Living Tradition","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.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. \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/2023-10-28/"],"start":"2023-10-28T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2023-10-28T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Portland Country Dance Community","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"Las Vegas Contra Dance","details":"Monthly Contra dance. Beginners welcome. Beginner teaching first 30 minutes. Live music.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/las-vegas-contra-dance/2023-10-29/"],"start":"2023-10-29T15:00:00-04:00","end":"2023-10-29T18:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NV","city":"Las Vegas","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"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://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2023-11-01/"],"start":"2023-11-01T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2023-11-01T21:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Luanne Stiles","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"Old Tyme Contra & Community Dance","details":"First Saturday of every month: lesson at 6:30, dance 7-9pm.\nLive band and dance caller for contras, squares, round, and fun crazy family dances, too.\nBeginners are welcome! No need to bring a partner, but you are welcome to do so.\nChildren over age 8 who are game to participate may also attend.\nBring a closed water container and a snack if you choose.\nSmooth-soled shoes work best on the Library’s wonderful wood floor.\nPlease do not wear perfume or scents to the dances.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/old-tyme-contra-community-dance-of-macon-county-nc/2023-11-04/"],"start":"2023-11-04T18:30:00-04:00","end":"2023-11-04T21:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Franklin","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Friends of Contra Dance of Macon County","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"Goshen Community Contra Dance","details":"Contra Dance with live music and caller. \nThe dance will be held at Goshen First Church, 215 South St., Goshen, IN. \nGeneral Public: Non-members $8, Members $6\nStudents: Non-members $5, Members $3\nChildren under 12: Free\nFamily maximum cost: $18 \nNo experience or partner needed and all dances are led by experienced callers. \nNew dancers are always welcome and are invited to the free beginners workshop at 6:30pm.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/goshen-community-contra-dance-2/2023-11-04/"],"start":"2023-11-04T18:30:00-04:00","end":"2023-11-04T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"IN","city":"Goshen","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$3-$8","organisation":"Goshen Community Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"Montpelier Contra Dance","details":"Montpelier Contra Dance with Liz Nelson calling to Cojiro. Cojiro is a stompy, fun, and funky Boston-based contra dance band duo of Jess Newman and Mark Price. \n\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms.\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks are optional.\nMore info at Capital City Grange.\n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday.","links":["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/","https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-2/"],"start":"2023-11-04T19:40:00-04:00","end":"2023-11-04T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Berlin","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Cojiro"],"callers":["Liz Nelson"],"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"Montpelier Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"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://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2023-11-08/"],"start":"2023-11-08T18:40:00-05:00","end":"2023-11-08T21:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Luanne Stiles","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"New England Country Dance","details":"Traditional New England dance with mostly contras, some squares, circles, couple dances, and occasional English or Scottish dances. No partner nor experience needed, the dances will be taught and called. An introductory session is held at 7:30 to explain the basics.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/dover-nh-new-england-country-dance/2023-11-10/"],"start":"2023-11-10T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2023-11-10T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NH","city":"Dover","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Dave Bateman","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"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/2023-11-10/"],"start":"2023-11-10T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2023-11-10T22:30:00-07:00","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_2023.yaml"},{"name":"Worcester Contra Dance","details":"Time: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [Intro session 7:15 pm]\nThis is so wicked fun!! We dance to the fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, and Appalachia and we often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time!!\nCaller: Billy Fischer! Billy has been calling dances for over thirty years, starting out in New Haven, Connecticut with the contra dance series that has been a fixture of the folk music and dance scene since 1976. In addition to contra dances in and around the northeast, he has called at various dance camps regionally and nationally. This will be quite a treat!\nLive Music: Dead Sea Squirrels are Cathy Mason on fiddle and mandolin; Craig Edwards on fiddle, banjo, mandolin, and vocals; and Henry Yoshimura on guitar and vocals.\nAdmission: (your choice) $10 – $12 p.p., $6 – $8 students, families $25. Donations are gratefully appreciated!\nFood! Donations of snacks for the break are wanted and gleefully appreciated!\nClothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are discouraged, but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder).\nParking: There is plenty of parking behind the church by driving up State Street or up Gertrude Street.\nRole terms are: “Ladies & Gents” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role their heart desires.","links":["https://www.worcesterdance.org/","https://cdss.org/event/worcester-contra-dance/"],"start":"2023-11-11T19:15:00-05:00","end":"2023-11-11T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MA","city":"Worcester","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$6-$12","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"2nd Saturdays Contra Dance","details":"Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! Dances called using gender-neutral terms. All folks must be vaxxed, boosted, and masked.  \nIf you have not been to a PCDC event since 2020, you can help expedite the entry process by filling out our contact tracing form. \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! \nFor more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2023-11-11/"],"start":"2023-11-11T19:00:00-08:00","end":"2023-11-11T22:30:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Portland Country Dance Community","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"English Country Dance","details":"English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 3:30 pm. Live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using a combination of positional language and ladies/gents.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-2/2023-11-12/"],"start":"2023-11-12T15:30:00-05:00","end":"2023-11-12T18:15:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Luanne Stiles","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"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://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2023-11-15/"],"start":"2023-11-15T18:40:00-05:00","end":"2023-11-15T21:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Luanne Stiles","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"Berkeley Contra 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/contra/berkeley_wed/","https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2023-11-16/"],"start":"2023-11-16T20:00:00-08:00","end":"2023-11-16T22:30:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Green Gates"],"callers":["Kalia Kliban"],"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"Bay Area Country Dance Society","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"Tallahassee Contra Dance","details":"Join us for great contra dances usually held on the second and fourth Friday of the month (check website for details). No partner or experience needed. \nNOTE: This month there is only one dance due to holidays and it’s on the third Friday. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. This week, Vicki Morrison and new caller Bronwyn Chelette call the dances and TBD play the tunes.","links":["http://www.tallydancer.com/","https://cdss.org/event/tallahassee-contra-dance-3/"],"start":"2023-11-17T19:15:00-05:00","end":"2023-11-17T22:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"FL","city":"Tallahassee","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Bunny Bread Bandits"],"callers":["Bronwyn Chelette","Vicki Morrison"],"price":"$6-$10","organisation":"Tallahassee Community Friends of Old Time Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"Pittsburgh Contra Dance","details":"Come dance to the music of Aubergine with caller Cindy Harris. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! Masks are required at this dance, but we also hold a mask-optional dance each month.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance/"],"start":"2023-11-17T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2023-11-17T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Pittsburgh","styles":["contra","ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Aubergine"],"callers":["Cindy Harris"],"organisation":"Pittsburgh Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"Montpelier Contra Dance","details":"Ben Sachs-Hamilton calling with music by Calico (Jesse Ball, Eric Boodman, Casey Murray). \n\nNewcomers lesson at 7:40 with dancing 8-11.\nEveryone welcome.\nAll dances are taught and gender-neutral role terms are used.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks are optional.\nMore info at Capital City Grange.\n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday.","links":["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/","https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-4/"],"start":"2023-11-18T19:40:00-05:00","end":"2023-11-18T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Berlin","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Calico"],"callers":["Ben Sachs-Hamilton"],"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"Montpelier Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"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://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2023-11-22/"],"start":"2023-11-22T18:40:00-05:00","end":"2023-11-22T21:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Luanne Stiles","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.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/2023-11-23/"],"start":"2023-11-23T20:00:00-08:00","end":"2023-11-23T22:30:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Bay Area Country Dance Society","cancelled":true,"source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"Pittsburgh Contra Dance","details":"Come dance to the music of Mevilish Merry with caller Rick Szumski. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! At this dance, masks are optional, but we also hold a masks-required dance each month. ","links":["https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance-masks-optional/"],"start":"2023-11-24T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2023-11-24T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Pittsburgh","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Mevilish Merry"],"callers":["Rick Szumski"],"organisation":"Pittsburgh Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"After Thanksgiving Mystic Contra Dance \"The Pie Dance\"","details":"Time: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [Intro session 7:15 pm]\nThis is so wicked fun!! We dance to the fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, and Appalachia and we often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no need to know how in order to have a fantastic time!\nLive music by Chimney Swift. They are a groovy, eclectic folk band known for their unusual instrumentation and innovative musical choices. With inspiration ranging from traditional fiddle tunes to pop and various international styles, they transport their audience with their exciting, unique sound! They are: A.Z. Madonna – accordion, vocals; Cecile Leroy – cello, jaw harp, vocals; Daniel Raine – cittern, guitar, ukulele, banjo, vocals; Yaron Shragai – whistles, recorders, hand percussion, vocals.\nCaller: Don Veino from Massachusetts. Don says he loves to create opportunities for dancers to have fun, no matter the group size.\nHomemade pie slices! This month we offer a medley of all kinds of fall pies! These delicious pie slices are offered at the break for $3/slice to help support the band and caller.\nRole terms: “Ladies & Gents” (or Women & Men) but dancers are welcome to choose whatever works best for each dancer.\nClothing & footwear: Clothing is casual; layers are best for this invigorating exercise. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are discouraged, but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder).","links":["https://cdss.org/event/after-thanksgiving-mystic-contra-dance-the-pie-dance/"],"start":"2023-11-25T19:15:00-05:00","end":"2023-11-25T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"CT","city":"Groton","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Chimney Swift"],"callers":["Don Veino"],"price":"$10","organisation":"Mystic Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.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://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2023-11-25/"],"start":"2023-11-25T18:30:00-08:00","end":"2023-11-25T21:30:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Anaheim","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"The Living Tradition","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.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. \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/2023-11-25/"],"start":"2023-11-25T19:00:00-08:00","end":"2023-11-25T22:30:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Portland Country Dance Community","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"Las Vegas Contra Dance","details":"Monthly Contra dance. Beginners welcome. Beginner teaching first 30 minutes. Live music.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/las-vegas-contra-dance/2023-11-26/"],"start":"2023-11-26T15:00:00-05:00","end":"2023-11-26T18:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NV","city":"Las Vegas","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"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://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2023-11-29/"],"start":"2023-11-29T18:40:00-05:00","end":"2023-11-29T21:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Luanne Stiles","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"Berkeley Contra 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/contra/berkeley_wed/","https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2023-11-30/"],"start":"2023-11-30T20:00:00-08:00","end":"2023-11-30T22:30:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Erik Hoffman"],"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"Old Tyme Contra & Community Dance","details":"First Saturday of every month: lesson at 6:30, dance 7-9pm.\nLive band and dance caller for contras, squares, round, and fun crazy family dances, too.\nBeginners are welcome! No need to bring a partner, but you are welcome to do so.\nChildren over age 8 who are game to participate may also attend.\nBring a closed water container and a snack if you choose.\nSmooth-soled shoes work best on the Library’s wonderful wood floor.\nPlease do not wear perfume or scents to the dances.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/old-tyme-contra-community-dance-of-macon-county-nc/2023-12-02/"],"start":"2023-12-02T18:30:00-05:00","end":"2023-12-02T21:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Franklin","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10-$14","organisation":"Friends of Contra Dance of Macon County","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"Goshen Community Contra Dance","details":"Contra Dance with live music and caller. \nThe dance will be held at Goshen First Church, 215 South St., Goshen, IN. \nGeneral Public: Non-members $8, Members $6\nStudents: Non-members $5, Members $3\nChildren under 12: Free\nFamily maximum cost: $18 \nNo experience or partner needed and all dances are led by experienced callers. \nNew dancers are always welcome and are invited to the free beginners workshop at 6:30pm.","links":["http://godancing.org/","https://cdss.org/event/goshen-community-contra-dance-2/2023-12-02/"],"start":"2023-12-02T18:30:00-05:00","end":"2023-12-02T22:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"IN","city":"Goshen","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Band O'Goshen"],"callers":["Bill Sudkamp"],"price":"$3-$8","organisation":"Goshen Community Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"Montpelier Contra Dance","details":"Lisa Greenleaf calling to music by River Road (Kristen Planeaux, Sarah-Hadley Yakir, Jesse Ball).\nNewcomers lesson at 7:40 with dancing 8-11.\nEveryone welcome.\nAll dances are taught and gender-neutral role terms are used.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks are optional.\nMore info at Capital City Grange.\n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday.","links":["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/","https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-6/"],"start":"2023-12-02T19:40:00-05:00","end":"2023-12-02T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Berlin","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["River Road"],"callers":["Lisa Greenleaf"],"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"Montpelier Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"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://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2023-12-06/"],"start":"2023-12-06T18:40:00-05:00","end":"2023-12-06T21:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Luanne Stiles","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"Berkeley Contra 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/contra/berkeley_wed/","https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2023-12-07/"],"start":"2023-12-07T20:00:00-08:00","end":"2023-12-07T22:30:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["The Whiskey Brothers Trio"],"callers":["Celia Ramsay"],"organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.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/2023-12-08/","https://www.facebook.com/events/354019900502304/"],"start":"2023-12-08T19:00:00-05:00","end":"2023-12-08T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"FL","city":"Winter Park","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["McIntyre"],"callers":["Alice Raibourn"],"price":"$15","organisation":"Greater Orlando Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"Cabot Community Contra Dance","details":"Small monthly community contra dance with guest callers and live music by local musicians. All dances taught, no partner needed, families and beginners enthusiastically welcomed! Gender-neutral calling, short intro session for new folks at 7:15. Masks are welcomed but not required, and the large windows will be open for ventilation.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/cabot-community-contra-dance/2023-12-08/","https://www.facebook.com/events/242985861955342/"],"start":"2023-12-08T19:15:00-05:00","end":"2023-12-08T22:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Cabot","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Don Stratton"],"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Cabot Community Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"Dover New England Country Dance","details":"Traditional New England dance with mostly contras, some squares, circles, couple dances, and occasional English or Scottish dances. No partner nor experience needed, the dances will be taught and called. An introductory session is held at 7:30 to explain the basics. ","links":["https://cdss.org/event/dover-nh-new-england-country-dance/2023-12-08/"],"start":"2023-12-08T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2023-12-08T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NH","city":"Dover","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Dave Bateman","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"Friday Night Contra & Square Dance","details":"Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. \nNewcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2023-12-08/"],"start":"2023-12-08T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2023-12-08T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Glen Echo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Folklore Society of Greater Washington","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"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/2023-12-08/"],"start":"2023-12-08T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2023-12-08T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CO","city":"Denver","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Deb & the Pariahs"],"callers":["Patricia Danscen"],"price":"$8-$15","organisation":"Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"Richmond Saturday Night Contra Dance (TADAMS)","details":"Music: TBD\nCaller: TBD\nAdmission: $9 members/students, $12 non-members, 18 & under free.\nBeginner’s Workshop: Arrive early at 6:45pm to learn or review basic steps.\nCOVID: While vaccinations are excellent for preventing disease, TADAMS will no longer require proof of vaccination to participate in our dances.  Wearing a mask remains optional.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-saturday-night-contra-dance-tadams-5/"],"start":"2023-12-09T18:45:00-05:00","end":"2023-12-09T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"VA","city":"Henrico","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$9-$12","organisation":"TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"Worcester Contra Dance","details":"Time: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [Intro session 7:15 pm]\nThis is so wicked fun! We dance to the fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, and Appalachia and we often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time!!\nCaller: Don Heinold. Don has been calling dances for over 14 years. Don is sought for weddings, parties & regular dances! He is known for teaching waltz and still does waltz lessons.\nLive music by Old Bel Air, who are Jenn Wheeler, piano; Steve Hunker, accordion; Dave Fox. fiddle; Jo-Anne Lund, fiddle; Dave Blodgett, guitar; Bill Fisher, mandolin; Joyce Isen, percussion; and Jerry Bellows, recorder. They make a terrific sound you will love to dance to!\nAdmission: (your choice) $10 – $12 p.p., $6 – $8 students, families $25. Donations are gratefully appreciated!\nParking: There is plenty of parking behind the church by driving up State Street or up Gertrude Street.\nFood! Donations of snacks for the break are wanted and gleefully appreciated!\nClothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are discouraged, but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder).\nRole Terms are “Women & Men,” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works for them, with no worries.","links":["https://www.worcesterdance.org/","https://cdss.org/event/worcester-contra-dance/"],"start":"2023-12-09T19:15:00-05:00","end":"2023-12-09T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MA","city":"Worcester","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Don Heinold"],"price":"$6-$12","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"2nd Saturdays Contra Dance","details":"Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! Dances called using gender-neutral terms. All folks must be vaxxed, boosted, and masked.  \nIf you have not been to a PCDC event since 2020, you can help expedite the entry process by filling out our contact tracing form. \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! \nFor more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2023-12-09/"],"start":"2023-12-09T19:00:00-08:00","end":"2023-12-09T22:30:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Portland Country Dance Community","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"English Country Dance","details":"English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 3:30 pm. Live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using a combination of positional language and ladies/gents.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-2/2023-12-10/"],"start":"2023-12-10T15:30:00-05:00","end":"2023-12-10T18:15:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Luanne Stiles","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"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://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2023-12-13/"],"start":"2023-12-13T18:40:00-05:00","end":"2023-12-13T21:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Luanne Stiles","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.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/2023-12-14/"],"start":"2023-12-14T19:15:00-08:00","end":"2023-12-14T22:00:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Charlie Hancock, Jon Berger, Valerie Rose"],"callers":["Kalia Kliban"],"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"Pittsburgh Contra Dance","details":"Come dance to the music of the Lackawanna Longnecks with caller Gaye Fifer. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! This dance, masks are optional, but we also hold a masks-required dance each month. ","links":["https://pittsburghcontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance-masks-optional-2/"],"start":"2023-12-15T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2023-12-15T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Pittsburgh","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Lackawanna Longnecks"],"callers":["Gaye Fifer"],"price":"$15","organisation":"Pittsburgh Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"Friday Night Contra & Square Dance","details":"Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. \nNewcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking.","links":["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance","https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2023-12-15/"],"start":"2023-12-15T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2023-12-15T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Glen Echo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"Folklore Society of Greater Washington","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"Baton Rouge Contra Dance","details":"Monthly contra dance. $10.00; $5.00 students.","links":["https://louisianacontrasandsquares.com/","https://cdss.org/event/baton-rouge-contra-dance/"],"start":"2023-12-16T15:30:00-06:00","end":"2023-12-16T18:30:00-06:00","country":"USA","state":"LA","city":"Baton Rouge","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["High Cotton"],"callers":["Charlene Heaton"],"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Charlene Heaton & David Porter","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"Montpelier Contra Dance","details":"Mary Wesley calling to music by the Red Case Band (Clara Stickney, Alex Cumming, Stuart Kenney). \n\nNewcomers lesson at 7:40 with dancing 8-11.\nEveryone welcome.\nAll dances are taught and gender-neutral role terms are used.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks are optional.\nMore info at Capital City Grange.\n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday.","links":["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/","https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-7/"],"start":"2023-12-16T19:40:00-05:00","end":"2023-12-16T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Berlin","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Red Case Band"],"callers":["Mary Wesley"],"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"Montpelier Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"Richmond Sunday Afternoon Contra Dance (TADAMS)","details":"Music: To Be Announced\nCaller: To Be Announced\nAdmission: $9 members/students, $12 non-members, 18 & under free.\nBeginner’s Workshop: Arrive early at 1:45pm to learn or review basic steps.\nCOVID: While vaccinations are excellent for preventing disease, TADAMS will no longer require proof of vaccination to participate in our dances.  Wearing a mask remains optional.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-sunday-afternoon-contra-dance-tadams-3/"],"start":"2023-12-17T13:45:00-05:00","end":"2023-12-17T17:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"VA","city":"Richmond","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$9-$12","organisation":"TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"Community \"Soup-er Sunday\" Dance!","details":"It’s last seasons “Barn Dance” but with a twist – now serving SOUP! \n\nThis is so much fun! We dance to the fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, and Appalachia and we often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time!!\n6:30 pm (Intro session 6:15 pm)\nIn the gallery at Warwick Center for the Arts, 3259 Post Road, Warwick. On-street parking and additional parking behind the building (enter next to City Hall).\nOffering expanded concessions – Homemade Soup & Cornbread, lemonade & fresh brewed tea.\nLive music by: First Time Stringband. At the core are melodic clawhammer banjo player, Howie Bursen, rhythm guitar player and singer, Sally Rogers (they sing their waltzes!), and harmonica, bones and foot stomper, Deck Nieforth (he also builds remarkable fiddles!).\nCaller: Paul Wilde – from RI.\nAdmission: Your choice $15 – $20 per person / WCFA Members $12 / Students (with ID) $10. Contributions are always encouraged and accepted.\nFood: We will be serving a special homemade SOUP and CORNBREAD @ $3 a bowl & all for the benefit of the band and caller!\nClothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual, layers are best for this invigorating exercise. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are ok but harder to dance with).\nRole Terms: Traditional – “ladies & gents” or “women & men” but all are welcome to choose the role term that works for them!","links":["https://warwickcfa.org/event/community-contra-dance-at-wcfa-2/","https://cdss.org/event/community-soup-er-sunday-dance/"],"start":"2023-12-17T18:15:00-05:00","end":"2023-12-17T21:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"RI","city":"Warwick","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["First Time Stringband"],"callers":["Paul Wilde"],"price":"$10-$20","organisation":"Warwick Center for the Arts","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"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://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2023-12-20/"],"start":"2023-12-20T18:40:00-05:00","end":"2023-12-20T21:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Luanne Stiles","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"Berkeley Contra 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/contra/berkeley_wed/","https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2023-12-21/"],"start":"2023-12-21T20:00:00-08:00","end":"2023-12-21T22:30:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Paul Kotapish, Christopher Jacoby, Valerie Rose"],"callers":["Eric Black"],"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"Pittsburgh Contra Dance","details":"Come dance to the music of Good Intentions with caller River Abel. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! Masks are required this dance, but we also hold a mask-optional dance each month. ","links":["https://pittsburghcontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance-2/"],"start":"2023-12-22T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2023-12-22T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Pittsburgh","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Good Intentions"],"callers":["River Abel"],"organisation":"Pittsburgh Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"Friday Night Contra & Square Dance","details":"Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. \nNewcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking.","links":["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance","https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2023-12-22/"],"start":"2023-12-22T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2023-12-22T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Glen Echo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"Folklore Society of Greater Washington","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.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. \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://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5387","https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2023-12-23/"],"start":"2023-12-23T19:00:00-08:00","end":"2023-12-23T22:30:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Bandwidth"],"callers":["Noah Grunzweig"],"price":"$6-$20","organisation":"Portland Country Dance Community","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"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://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2023-12-27/"],"start":"2023-12-27T18:40:00-05:00","end":"2023-12-27T21:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Luanne Stiles","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.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/2023-12-28/"],"start":"2023-12-28T19:15:00-08:00","end":"2023-12-28T22:00:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["David Mostardi, Patti Cobb, Shira Kammen"],"callers":["David Newitt"],"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"Friday Night Contra & Square Dance","details":"Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. \nNewcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking.","links":["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance","https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2023-12-29/"],"start":"2023-12-29T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2023-12-29T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Glen Echo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"Folklore Society of Greater Washington","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"Montpelier Contra Dance","details":"Nils Fredland calling to music by Spintuition (Silas Hamilton, Willy Clemetson, Samuel Foucher). Festive clothing encouraged!  \n\nNewcomers lesson at 7:40 with dancing 8-11.\nEveryone welcome.\nAll dances are taught and gender-neutral role terms are used.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks are optional.\nMore info at Capital City Grange.\n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday.","links":["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/","https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/"],"start":"2023-12-30T20:00:00-05:00","end":"2023-12-30T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Berlin","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Spintuition"],"callers":["Nils Fredland"],"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"Montpelier Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"5th Saturdays Open Mike/Open Band Contra Dance","details":"Our Saturday night Open Mike Open Band dance at Fulton Hall. \nTwo local musicians will organize the music. Please contact them in advance so that you can learn about their musical plans. \nA local caller will lead the callers’ Open Mike. You can contact them in advance or show up and sign up for a calling slot. \nIf you have not been to a PCDC event since 2020, you can help expedite the entry process by filling out our contact tracing form. \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://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5388","https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-5th-saturdays-open-mike-open-band-contra-dance/2023-12-30/"],"start":"2023-12-30T19:30:00-08:00","end":"2023-12-31T00:15:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Contra Quartet","Betsy Branch, George Penk, Bill Tomczak, Sue Songer"],"callers":["Rich Goss","Tom Wimmer"],"price":"$15-$35","organisation":"Portland Country Dance Community","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"Las Vegas Contra Dance","details":"Monthly Contra dance. Beginners welcome. Beginner teaching first 30 minutes. Live music.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/las-vegas-contra-dance/2023-12-31/"],"start":"2023-12-31T15:00:00-05:00","end":"2023-12-31T18:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NV","city":"Las Vegas","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"New Year's Eve Contra Dance Extravaganza","details":"Time: 8:00 pm – 12:15 am (Waltz lesson, then contra basics session: 7:30 – 8:00 pm)\nWe’ll be doing contras, squares, mixers dances and other dances!\nJust come alone or with friends, enjoy the camaraderie and dance and see everyone’s smiling faces and greet the New Year 2024!\nCallers: Don Heinold, Jen Jasenski, and others.\nLive Music: Liz Raymond and Mickey Koth, fiddles, and Aaron Bittel, keyboard.\nAdmission: Suggested donation – $20 p.p., $15 students, $50 families.\nParking: Parking is in behind the church accessible via Court Street and Broad Street. On-street parking is also available.\nDress: Dress is casual and/or festive. Please bring clean non-street shoes in order to prevent damaging the floor and that move easily. Wear comfortable clothing!\nFood: Please bring finger food to share!\nThis is an alcohol-free event.","links":["http://www.hcdance.org/contra-dance/","https://cdss.org/event/new-years-eve-contra-dance-extravaganza/"],"start":"2023-12-31T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-01-01T00:15:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"CT","city":"Middletown","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Wee Merry Banshees"],"callers":["Don Heinold","Jen Jasenski"],"price":"$15-$20","organisation":"Hartford Community Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"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://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2024-01-03/"],"start":"2024-01-03T19:00:00-05:00","end":"2024-01-03T21:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Luanne Stiles","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Berkeley Contra 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/contra/berkeley_wed/","https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-01-04/"],"start":"2024-01-04T20:00:00-08:00","end":"2024-01-04T22:30:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Corwin Zekley, Grace Fellows"],"callers":["Kelsey Hartman"],"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Quiet Corner Contra Dance","details":"New Time: Dance 7:30-10:30pm [basics session 7:15 pm]\nThis is so wicked fun! We dance to the fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, and Appalachia and we often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time! So come enjoy the friendly camaraderie, dance to live music and see everyone’s smiling faces!!\nClothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual, layers are best for this invigorating exercise. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber soled sneaker are discouraged).\nFood: Some snacks offered at the break and contributions are welcome and needed!\nCaller: Jim Gregory. Jim of West Hartford, CT, works with bands from CT, MA, and NY. So most of the Northeast is within their accustomed range of travel. The private lessons are available more locally, from Central CT to Springfield, MA. When you contact us we can talk over rates and dates. \nLive Music: Kingfischer! An energetic Boston-based contra dance duo, consisting of Cecilia Vacanti (fiddle) and Jeff Kaufman (piano, mandolin, drums, synths). They fuse New England roots with a modern groove. They promise a versatile mix of supremely danceable tunes!\nAdmission: $12.00 per person OR students (with ID, please) are asked to pay $6. *Donations are greatly appreciated and encouraged!\nFree Parking: There is plenty of free parking right in front of the hall.\nRole Terms: “Ladies & Gents,” but all dancers are welcome to dance whichever role their heart desires.","links":["http://www.hcdance.org/quiet-corner-contra/","https://cdss.org/event/quiet-corner-contra-dance/"],"start":"2024-01-05T19:15:00-05:00","end":"2024-01-05T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"CT","city":"Coventry","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Kingfisher"],"price":"$6-$12","organisation":"Hartford Community Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Friday Night Contra & Square Dance","details":"Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. \nNewcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking.","links":["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance","https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-01-05/"],"start":"2024-01-05T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-01-05T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Glen Echo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"Folklore Society of Greater Washington","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Montpelier Contra Dance","details":"Steve Zakon-Anderson calling to tunes by The Turning Stile (Joanne Garton and Aaron Marcus). \n\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught. \nGender-neutral role terms. \nNewcomers’ lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm. \nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes. \nMore info on our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters. \nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com \nDancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday.","links":["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/","https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-2/"],"start":"2024-01-06T08:00:00-05:00","end":"2024-01-06T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Berlin","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["The Turning Stile"],"callers":["Steve Zakon-Anderson"],"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"Montpelier Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Worcester Potluck & Contra Dance","details":"One-time change to 1st Saturday, not 2nd Saturday!\nPotluck 6:00 – 7:00 Bring food to share!\nDance 7:30-10:30 pm [Intro session 7:15 pm]\nThis is so wicked fun! We dance to the fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, and Appalachia and we often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time!\nCaller: Jordan Kammeyer\nLive Music by The Fiddling Thomsons, who are winners of the 2023 New Hampshire Governor’s Arts Award!\nAdmission: (your choice) $10 – $12 p.p., $6 – $8 students, families $25. Donations are gratefully appreciated!\nParking: There is plenty of parking behind the church by driving up State Street or up Gertrude Street.\nFood: Donations of snacks for the break are wanted and gleefully appreciated!\nClothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are discouraged, but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder).\nRole Terms are “Women & Men,” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works for them with no worries.","links":["https://www.worcesterdance.org/","https://cdss.org/event/worcester-potluck-contra-dance/"],"start":"2024-01-06T18:00:00-05:00","end":"2024-01-06T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MA","city":"Worcester","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["The Fiddling Thomsons"],"callers":["Jordan Kammeyer"],"price":"$6-$12","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Old Tyme Contra & Community Dance","details":"First Saturday of every month: lesson at 6:30, dance 7-9pm.\nLive band and dance caller for contras, squares, round, and fun crazy family dances, too.\nBeginners are welcome! No need to bring a partner, but you are welcome to do so.\nChildren over age 8 who are game to participate may also attend.\nBring a closed water container and a snack if you choose.\nSmooth-soled shoes work best on the Library’s wonderful wood floor.\nPlease do not wear perfume or scents to the dances.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/old-tyme-contra-community-dance-of-macon-county-nc/2024-01-06/"],"start":"2024-01-06T18:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-01-06T21:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Franklin","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10-$14","organisation":"Friends of Contra Dance of Macon County","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Goshen Community Contra Dance","details":"Contra Dance with live music and caller. \nThe dance will be held at Goshen First Church, 215 South St., Goshen, IN. \nGeneral Public: Non-members $8, Members $6\nStudents: Non-members $5, Members $3\nChildren under 12: Free\nFamily maximum cost: $18 \nNo experience or partner needed and all dances are led by experienced callers. \nNew dancers are always welcome and are invited to the free beginners workshop at 6:30pm.","links":["http://godancing.org/","https://cdss.org/event/goshen-community-contra-dance-2/2024-01-06/"],"start":"2024-01-06T19:00:00-05:00","end":"2024-01-06T22:00:00-05:00","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"},{"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.  \nThe dancing begins at 8:00 PM, with an introductory workshop beginning at 7:30. Sliding scale admission is  $12 – 20. \nWe also host an open jam session for beginning and intermediate musicians from 6:45 – 7:30 PM. \nThe Monadnock Folklore Society has presented contra dances and concerts of traditional music since 1982.","links":["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/?tribe_events=peterborough-first-saturday-contra-dance-2-6","https://www.facebook.com/events/1290700915661385/","https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-dance-in-peterborough-nh/2024-01-06/"],"start":"2024-01-06T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-01-06T22:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NH","city":"Peterborough","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Crossover Trio"],"callers":["Ben Sachs-Hamilton"],"price":"$12-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2024-01-10/"],"start":"2024-01-10T18:40:00-05:00","end":"2024-01-10T21:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Luanne Stiles","source":"events/usa/cdss.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/2024-01-11/"],"start":"2024-01-11T19:15:00-08:00","end":"2024-01-11T22:00:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Charlie Hancock, Thomas Dewey, Valerie Rose"],"callers":["Tom Roby"],"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Burlington Balfolk","details":"An evening of Balfolk dancing with Triton and Mary Wesley.  There will be a 30min introductory workshop for newcomers, from 7.30-8pm. The bal will run from 8-10pm.","links":["https://www.facebook.com/events/330064919913531/","https://www.tritontrad.com/schedule/"],"start":"2024-01-12T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-01-12T22:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Burlington","styles":["balfolk"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Triton"],"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"Triton & Mary Wesley","source":"events/usa/burlington.yaml"},{"name":"Cabot Community Contra Dance","details":"Small monthly community contra dance with guest callers and live music by local musicians. All dances taught, no partner needed, families and beginners enthusiastically welcomed! Gender-neutral calling, short intro session for new folks at 7:15. Masks are welcomed but not required, and the large windows will be open for ventilation.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/cabot-community-contra-dance/2024-01-12/","https://www.facebook.com/events/902693078093687/"],"start":"2024-01-12T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-01-12T22:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Cabot","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Cabot Community Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Dover New England Country Dance","details":"Traditional New England dance with mostly contras, some squares, circles, couple dances, and occasional English or Scottish dances. No partner nor experience needed, the dances will be taught and called. An introductory session is held at 7:30 to explain the basics.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/dover-nh-new-england-country-dance/2024-01-12/"],"start":"2024-01-12T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-01-12T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NH","city":"Dover","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Dave Bateman","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Friday Night Contra & Square Dance","details":"Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. \nNewcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking.","links":["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance","https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-01-12/"],"start":"2024-01-12T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-01-12T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Glen Echo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"Folklore Society of Greater Washington","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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/2024-01-12/"],"start":"2024-01-12T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-01-12T22:30:00-07:00","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"},{"name":"English Country Dance Lessons","details":"Series of 5 classes in preparation for a Valentine’s ECD demo on Feb 10, 2024.","links":["https://app.arketa.co/iframe/artofmovement/schedule/checkout/f3bzkoipJlGZ2HuxHj8B","https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-lessons/2024-01-13/"],"start":"2024-01-13T16:00:00-05:00","end":"2024-01-13T17:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"VA","city":"Lorton","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":false,"price":"$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"2nd Saturdays Contra Dance","details":"Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! Dances called using gender-neutral terms. All folks must be vaxxed, boosted, and masked.  \nIf you have not been to a PCDC event since 2020, you can help expedite the entry process by filling out our contact tracing form. \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! \nFor more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar.","links":["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5429","https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-01-13/"],"start":"2024-01-13T19:00:00-08:00","end":"2024-01-13T22:30:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Chicken Feathers"],"callers":["Ric Goldman"],"price":"$6-$20","organisation":"Portland Country Dance Community","cancelled":true,"source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"TADAMS 2nd Sunday Afternoon Contra Dance","details":"Join the Richmond VA contra dance, hosted by TADAMS, in the beautiful historic Ginter Hall on 2nd Sunday afternoons. Beginner lesson at 1:45pm; dance from 2:30-5:30. Check our full calendar for caller and band details. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free.  \n ","links":["https://tadamsva.org/dance/sunday-contra-dance-lgra-1-14-2024/","https://cdss.org/event/tadams-2nd-sunday-afternoon-contra-dance/2024-01-14/"],"start":"2024-01-14T13:45:00-05:00","end":"2024-01-14T17:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"VA","city":"Richmond","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Jim Harrington & Rya Martin"],"callers":["Will Martin"],"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"English Country Dance","details":"English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 3:30 pm. Live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using a combination of positional language and ladies/gents.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-2/2024-01-14/"],"start":"2024-01-14T15:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-01-14T18:15:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Luanne Stiles","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2024-01-17/"],"start":"2024-01-17T18:40:00-05:00","end":"2024-01-17T21:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Luanne Stiles","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Berkeley Contra 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/contra/berkeley_wed/","https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-01-18/"],"start":"2024-01-18T20:00:00-08:00","end":"2024-01-18T22:30:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Corwin Zekley & Grace Fellows"],"callers":["Alan Winston"],"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"English Country Dance","details":"Dance to wonderful music by Will Patton (tenor guitar), Susan Reid (violin), and Linda Young (harp); calling by Martha Kent & Barrett Grimm. 6:30pm – basics/review; 7pm to 9pm – dancing to live music. \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. We use terms/words that refer to roles or positions, not gender.  \n$10-$15 sliding scale.","links":["http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Richmond-ECD-2024-Jan-May-Flyer-Revised-1724.pdf","https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance/"],"start":"2024-01-19T18:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-01-19T21:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Richmond","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Will Patton, Susan Reid & Linda Young"],"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"Burlington Country Dancers","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Peterbough Snow Ball","links":["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/?p=11577"],"start_date":"2024-01-20","end_date":"2024-01-20","country":"USA","state":"NH","city":"Peterborough","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["The Moving Violations","Stomp Rocket"],"callers":["Mary Wesley","Will Mentor","Lisa Greenleaf","Steve Zakon-Anderson"],"price":"$28","organisation":"TryContra","source":"events/usa/trycontra.yaml"},{"name":"Friday Night Contra & Square Dance","details":"Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. \nNewcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking.","links":["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance","https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-01-19/"],"start":"2024-01-19T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-01-19T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Glen Echo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"Folklore Society of Greater Washington","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Pittsburgh Contra Dance","details":"Come dance to the music of Amarillis and Anders with caller Bob Frederking. Complete beginners are welcome. Our free beginners lesson is at 7:30. At this dance masks are optional, but we also hold a mask-required dance each month. ","links":["https://pittsburghcontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance-masks-optional/"],"start":"2024-01-19T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-01-19T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Pittsburgh","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Amarillis & Anders"],"callers":["Bob Frederking"],"organisation":"Pittsburgh Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"English Country Dance Lessons","details":"Series of 5 classes in preparation for a Valentine’s ECD demo on Feb 10, 2024.","links":["https://app.arketa.co/iframe/artofmovement/schedule/checkout/f3bzkoipJlGZ2HuxHj8B","https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-lessons/2024-01-20/"],"start":"2024-01-20T16:00:00-05:00","end":"2024-01-20T17:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"VA","city":"Lorton","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":false,"price":"$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Lancaster Contra Dance","details":"All ages are welcome! Bring the whole family, or come on your own! No partner or prior dance experience necessary! \nBringing a water bottle is encouraged. \nCost: sliding scale $12-20+ cash only \nChildren 13 or younger dance FREE! \nA practice lesson is included in admission and takes place at 6:15pm before each dance. If you can count to 4 and walk, you can do this dance!","links":["https://lancastercontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/lancaster-pa-contra-dance/2024-01-20/"],"start":"2024-01-20T18:15:00-05:00","end":"2024-01-20T22:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Lancaster","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$12-$20","organisation":"Lancaster Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Montpelier Contra Dance","details":"The Gaslight Tinkers and Adina Gordon!  \n\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught. \nGender-neutral role terms. \nNewcomers’ lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm. \nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes. \nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters. \nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com \nDancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-with-the-gaslight-tinkers/"],"start":"2024-01-20T19:40:00-05:00","end":"2024-01-20T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Berlin","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["The Gaslight Tinkers"],"callers":["Adina Gordon"],"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"Montpelier Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Ease & Elegance","details":"Country Dancers of Westchester presents Ease & Elegance, its renowned style workshop and dance party for experienced English country dancers. \nThis year’s session, The Hands Are Dancing, presents an anatomy of how the hands and arms work best to enhance our dancing pleasure. Teacher Paul Ross lays out the fundamentals of good handwork with 10 Tips for Good Hand Turns. Musicians Pali Matej, violin; Sue Polansky, clarinet; and Robin Russell, piano, will raise our spirits and quicken our steps with their matchless music. \nWe open with the workshop, then a short break, and end with a joyful dance party, in which one good turn deserves another (and another, and another. . .). \n$20 (members), $25 (nonmembers)","links":["https://sites.google.com/site/countrydancersofwestchester/special-events-2021-22/012124_ease-elegance","https://cdss.org/event/ease-elegance/"],"start":"2024-01-21T14:00:00-05:00","end":"2024-01-21T17:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NY","city":"White Plains","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$20-$25","organisation":"Country Dancers of Westchester","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2024-01-24/"],"start":"2024-01-24T18:40:00-05:00","end":"2024-01-24T21:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Luanne Stiles","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"La Folk Soirée de l'Alliance","details":"A taste of Bourrée","links":["https://www.facebook.com/events/7255813117811687/","https://www.afmsp.org/event?eventId=1469#/"],"start":"2024-01-25T19:00:00-06:00","end":"2024-01-25T20:30:00-06:00","country":"USA","state":"MN","city":"Minneapolis","styles":["balfolk"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10","organisation":"Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul","source":"events/usa/minneapolis.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/2024-01-25/"],"start":"2024-01-25T19:15:00-08:00","end":"2024-01-25T22:00:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Friday Night Contra & Square Dance","details":"Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. \nNewcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking.","links":["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance","https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-01-26/"],"start":"2024-01-26T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-01-26T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Glen Echo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"Folklore Society of Greater Washington","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Pittsburgh Contra Dance","details":"Come dance to the music of the Snappin’ Bug Stringband with caller Gaye Fifer. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30. Complete beginners are welcome! At this dance masks are required, but we also have a mask-optional dance each month. ","links":["https://pittsburghcontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance/"],"start":"2024-01-26T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-01-26T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Pittsburgh","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Snappin' Bug Stringband"],"callers":["Gaye Fifer"],"organisation":"Pittsburgh Contra Dance","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-1-27-2023/","https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-saturday-night-contra-dance/2024-01-27/"],"start":"2024-01-27T18:45:00-05:00","end":"2024-01-27T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"VA","city":"Henrico","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Petrichord"],"callers":["Virginia Varland"],"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Mystic Contra Dance \"The Pie Dance\"","details":"Time: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [short basics session @ 7:15 pm]\nThis is the most fun you can have with your clothes on! We dance to the fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, and Appalachia and we often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time!\nCaller: Tod Whittemore from Connecticut, Tod has been calling dances for forty years, having been lucky enough to begin his career at the time when famous callers Ralph Page and Duke Miller were still active in the Monadnock Region. Tod has called dances all over the world, and is known for his humor, energy, and infectious love of dancing!\nLive Music by Dogtown, featuring Becky Miller (fiddle), Norb Spencer (accordion), and Avi Randall (keyboards). They play a mix of New England, French Canadian, Scottish, and Quebecois dance tunes, as well as old time southern dance tunes and sung calls. They are a highly desired band to play at contra dances!\nAdmission: $10 adults, $7 students. Donations gratefully accepted!\nHomemade pie slices! This month we offer pumpkin pie and other kinds of fall pies! These delicious pie slices are offered at the break for $3/slice to help support the band and caller.\nRole Terms are “Ladies & Gents” (or Women & Men), but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role their heart desires.\nClothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual; layers are best for this invigorating exercise. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are discouraged, but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder).\nParking: Plenty of parking in the large parking area next to the building!","links":["https://patch.com/connecticut/groton/calendar/event/20240127/66f769ed-4c6e-4339-abb1-53f062387147/mystic-contra-dance-the-pie-dance-sat-01-27-2024","https://cdss.org/event/mystic-contra-dance-the-pie-dance/"],"start":"2024-01-27T19:15:00-05:00","end":"2024-01-27T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"CT","city":"Groton","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Dogtown"],"callers":["Tod Whittemore"],"price":"$7-$10","organisation":"Mystic Contra 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/2024-01-27/","https://www.facebook.com/events/264100226526895/"],"start":"2024-01-27T18:30:00-06:00","end":"2024-01-27T23:00:00-06:00","country":"USA","state":"AL","city":"Huntsville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"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/2024-01-27/"],"start":"2024-01-27T17:30:00-08:00","end":"2024-01-27T21:30:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Anaheim","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Kira Ott, Liam Lewis, Jeffrey Spero"],"callers":["Susie Kendig"],"price":"$12-$18","organisation":"The Living Tradition","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. \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://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5430","https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-01-27/"],"start":"2024-01-27T19:00:00-08:00","end":"2024-01-27T22:30:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Northwest Stomp"],"callers":["Laurel Thomas"],"price":"$6-$20","organisation":"Portland Country Dance Community","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Las Vegas Contra Dance","details":"Monthly Contra dance. Beginners welcome. Beginner teaching first 30 minutes. Live music.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/las-vegas-contra-dance/2024-01-28/"],"start":"2024-01-28T15:00:00-05:00","end":"2024-01-28T18:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NV","city":"Las Vegas","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2024-01-31/"],"start":"2024-01-31T18:40:00-05:00","end":"2024-01-31T21:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Luanne Stiles","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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/2024-02-01/"],"start":"2024-02-01T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-01T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Philadelphia","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Wissahickon Express"],"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"PATMAD","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Berkeley Contra 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/contra/berkeley_wed/","https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-02-01/"],"start":"2024-02-01T20:00:00-08:00","end":"2024-02-01T22:30:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["The Cain Raisers"],"callers":["Ric Goldman"],"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Quiet Corner Contra Dance","details":"New Time: Dance 7:30-10:30pm [basics session 7:15 pm]\nThis is so wicked fun! We dance to the fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, and Appalachia and we often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time! So come enjoy the friendly camaraderie, dance to live music and see everyone’s smiling faces!\nClothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual, layers are best for this invigorating exercise. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are discouraged).\nFood: Some snacks offered at the break and contributions are welcome and needed!\nCaller: Billy Fischer. Bill, a well-respected square and contra dance caller, has been calling dances for over thirty years, starting out in New Haven, Connecticut with the contra dance series that has been a fixture of the folk music and dance scene since 1976. In addition to contra dances in and around the northeast, he has called at various dance camps regionally and nationally.\nMuch of his calling activity centers on special occasion “barn” dances including the monthly musical event BMAD at his home in Bethany, CT. Other such events include school dances, private parties, special occasions such as weddings, birthdays and anniversaries, and dances in extended care facilities where he has done dances for people using wheel-chairs and walkers.\nLive Music: Headwaters is made up of Jim and Willow Sirch and Gary Wikfors playing their Swedish nykelharpas, five-string fiddle, Irish blackwood flute, octave mandola, bodhran and banjo. You no doubt know them as members of the venerable New Haven-based band The Fiddleheads that has been playing for New England contra dances for thirty years.\nAdmission: $13.00 per person OR, Students (with ID, please) pay $6. Donations are greatly appreciated and encouraged!\nFree Parking: There is plenty of free parking right in front of the hall.\nRole Terms: “Ladies & Gents” but all dancers are welcome to dance whichever role their heart desires.","links":["http://www.hcdance.org/quiet-corner-contra/","https://cdss.org/event/quiet-corner-contra-dance-2/"],"start":"2024-02-02T19:15:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-02T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"CT","city":"Coventry","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Headwaters"],"callers":["Billy Fischer"],"price":"$6-$13","organisation":"Hartford Community Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Friday Night Contra & Square Dance","details":"Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. \nNewcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking.","links":["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance","https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-02-02/"],"start":"2024-02-02T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-02T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Glen Echo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"Folklore Society of Greater Washington","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"English Country Dance Lessons","details":"Series of 5 classes in preparation for a Valentine’s ECD demo on Feb 10, 2024.","links":["https://app.arketa.co/iframe/artofmovement/schedule/checkout/f3bzkoipJlGZ2HuxHj8B","https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-lessons/2024-02-03/"],"start":"2024-02-03T16:00:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-03T17:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"VA","city":"Lorton","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":false,"price":"$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Old Tyme Contra & Community Dance","details":"First Saturday of every month: lesson at 6:30, dance 7-9pm.\nLive band and dance caller for contras, squares, round, and fun crazy family dances, too.\nBeginners are welcome! No need to bring a partner, but you are welcome to do so.\nChildren over age 8 who are game to participate may also attend.\nBring a closed water container and a snack if you choose.\nSmooth-soled shoes work best on the Library’s wonderful wood floor.\nPlease do not wear perfume or scents to the dances.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/old-tyme-contra-community-dance-of-macon-county-nc/2024-02-03/"],"start":"2024-02-03T18:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-03T21:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Franklin","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Friends of Contra Dance of Macon County","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Goshen Community Contra Dance","details":"Contra Dance with live music and caller. \nThe dance will be held at Goshen First Church, 215 South St., Goshen, IN. \nGeneral Public: Non-members $8, Members $6\nStudents: Non-members $5, Members $3\nChildren under 12: Free\nFamily maximum cost: $18 \nNo experience or partner needed and all dances are led by experienced callers. \nNew dancers are always welcome and are invited to the free beginners workshop at 6:30pm.","links":["http://godancing.org/","https://cdss.org/event/goshen-community-contra-dance-2/2024-02-03/"],"start":"2024-02-03T19:00:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-03T22:00:00-05:00","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"},{"name":"Montpelier Contra Dance with Pre-dance Waltzing","details":"Liz Nelson calling with music by Starling (Mo Brachfeld and Jared Kirkpatrick). \n\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms.\nWaltzing 7 – 7:40 (additional $5 requested). Newcomers’ contra dance lesson at 7:45 pm. Contra dancing 8-11 pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMore info at our website.\n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters; plus $5 for waltzing.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDances every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-with-pre-dance-waltzing/"],"start":"2024-02-03T19:00:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-03T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Berlin","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Starling"],"callers":["Liz Nelson"],"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"Montpelier Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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.  \nThe dancing begins at 8:00 PM, with an introductory workshop beginning at 7:30. Sliding scale admission is  $12 – 20. \nWe also host an open jam session for beginning and intermediate musicians from 6:45 – 7:30 PM. \nThe Monadnock Folklore Society has presented contra dances and concerts of traditional music since 1982.","links":["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/?tribe_events=peterborough-first-saturday-contra-dance-2-7","https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-dance-in-peterborough-nh/2024-02-03/"],"start":"2024-02-03T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-03T22:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NH","city":"Peterborough","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Steve Zakon-Anderson"],"price":"$12-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"First Saturday 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. \nSchedule: 7:30-8:00 beginners’ workshop, 8:00-11:00 contra dance \nCost: $12 – $20 sliding scale \nSee 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/2024-02-03/"],"start":"2024-02-03T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-03T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MA","city":"Greenfield","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Wild Asparagus"],"price":"$12-$20","organisation":"George Marshall","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Capital English Country Dancers","details":"English Country Dance on the first Sundays of the month, October – May. Dance to live music. All dances are taught and prompted. The schedule of callers and musicians is below. Beginners, singles & couples are welcome! Doors open at 1:30, beginner workshop at 1:40 pm, dancing starts at 2pm. Please wear clean, flat, soft-soled dance shoes. \nSchedule of Events \n\nFeb 4: Orly Krasner with our Early Music Ensemble with Harpsichord (Larry Wallach, Tricia van Oers and Eric Buddington)\nMar 3: Elizabeth Freedman with Vonnie Estes, Charles Fisher and Nancy Bakemeier\nApr 7: Val Medve with Pat McPherson and Dough Creighton\nMay 5: Ice Cream Sunday – Melanie Axel-Lute, Elizabeth Stehl, Don Bell with Spare Parts and Britany Orlebeke\n\nOur COVID Policy \n\nWearing a mask is recommended.\nPlease stay home if you feel sick or have symptoms of Covid or flu.\nCECD will notify all attendees if someone reports a Covid diagnosis within a week after a dance.\n\nRegular Dances: $15, $12 CECD Members (Membership: $15) \nIce Cream Sunday: $17, $14 CECD Members (includes ice cream sundaes)","links":["https://www.danceflurry.org/series/capital-english-country-dancers/","https://cdss.org/event/capital-english-country-dancers/2024-02-04/"],"start":"2024-02-04T13:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-04T17:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NY","city":"Albany","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Early Music Ensemble with Harpsichord"],"callers":["Orly Krasner"],"price":"$12-$15","organisation":"Capital English Country Dancers","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Indy Contra Dance","details":"We dance on the first Tuesday of the month, 7-9 pm ET. \nThere’s no smoking or drinking, and anyone’s welcome to dance together, regardless of age, experience, gender, preference for dogs or cats, etc. \nWe 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. \nSliding 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/2024-02-06/"],"start":"2024-02-06T18:40:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-06T21:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"IN","city":"Indianapolis","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["The Honeycrisps"],"callers":["Adam Nichols"],"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"Indy Contra","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2024-02-07/"],"start":"2024-02-07T18:40:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-07T21:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Luanne Stiles","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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/2024-02-08/"],"start":"2024-02-08T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-08T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Philadelphia","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"PATMAD","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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/2024-02-08/"],"start":"2024-02-08T19:15:00-08:00","end":"2024-02-08T22:00:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Betsy St. Aubin, Patti Cobb, Michelle Masek"],"callers":["Bruce Herbold"],"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Cabot Community Contra Dance","details":"Small monthly community contra dance with guest callers and live music by local musicians. All dances taught, no partner needed, families and beginners enthusiastically welcomed! Gender-neutral calling, short intro session for new folks at 7:15. Masks are welcomed but not required, and the large windows will be open for ventilation.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/cabot-community-contra-dance/2024-02-09/","https://www.facebook.com/events/707435438209406/"],"start":"2024-02-09T19:15:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-09T22:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Cabot","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Karen Mueller-Harder"],"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Cabot Community Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Dover New England Country Dance","details":"Traditional New England dance with mostly contras, some squares, circles, couple dances, and occasional English or Scottish dances. No partner nor experience needed, the dances will be taught and called. An introductory session is held at 7:30 to explain the basics.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/dover-nh-new-england-country-dance/2024-02-09/"],"start":"2024-02-09T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-09T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NH","city":"Dover","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Dave Bateman","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/2024-02-09/"],"start":"2024-02-09T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-09T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"GA","city":"Decatur","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$7-$20","organisation":"ContraATL","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Friday Night Contra & Square Dance","details":"Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. \nNewcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking.","links":["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance","https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-02-09/"],"start":"2024-02-09T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-09T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Glen Echo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"Folklore Society of Greater Washington","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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/2024-02-09/"],"start":"2024-02-09T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-02-09T22:30:00-07:00","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"},{"name":"English Country Dance Lessons","details":"Series of 5 classes in preparation for a Valentine’s ECD demo on Feb 10, 2024.","links":["https://app.arketa.co/iframe/artofmovement/schedule/checkout/f3bzkoipJlGZ2HuxHj8B","https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-lessons/2024-02-10/"],"start":"2024-02-10T16:00:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-10T17:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"VA","city":"Lorton","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":false,"price":"$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"NACDS Contra Dance","details":"We meet in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church (corner of Airport & Whitesburg), on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. 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/2024-02-10/"],"start":"2024-02-10T18:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-10T22:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"AL","city":"Huntsville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"CDK Contra Dance","details":"Contra & Square Dance – beginner workshop 7:00pm, Dancing 7:30 – 10:30pm \n\nFebruary 10: Tunes by Brook Farm String Band; calls by Marlin Whitaker.\nMarch 9: Big Fun with Darlene Underwood (English dance in the afternoon 2p-5p)\nApril 13: Smith, Campeau & Nelson with Ken Gall calling\nMay 11: Liberty String Band with Maeve Devlin calling\nJune 8: River Music with various local callers – Open Mic Night\n\nSuggested donation $5-$20","links":["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/","https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-dance/2024-02-10/"],"start":"2024-02-10T19:00:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-10T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MI","city":"Kalamazoo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Brook Farm String Band"],"callers":["Marlin Whitaker"],"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Worcester Contra Dance","details":"Time: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [Intro session 7:15 pm]\nThis is so wicked fun! It is the most fun you can have with your clothes on!\nDancing is to live fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, and Appalachia! We often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time!\nLive music by Truffle Creek from Boston. They are Lillian Chase on the fiddle, Jonah Spear on guitar and foot percussion, and Cecily Mills on the cello. They draw heavily from the old time genre for their tune selections, but certainly don’t limit themselves to a singular tradition for repertoire selection. Together these three bring creativity, variety, tradition, and joy to any room they find themselves making music in.\nCaller: Paul Wilde from Rhode Island.\nAdmission (your choice): $10 – $12 p.p., $6 – $8 students, families $25. Donations are gratefully appreciated!\nParking: There is plenty of parking behind the church. Drive up State Street, take a left behind the church, and walk down Gertrude Street to enter the hall.\nFood! Donations of snacks for the break are wanted and gleefully appreciated!\nClothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are discouraged, but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder).\nRole Terms are: “Women & Men” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works for them. with no worries.\nMasks: Masks are *no longer* required, but still welcome.","links":["https://www.worcesterdance.org/","https://cdss.org/event/worcester-contra-dance/"],"start":"2024-02-10T19:15:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-10T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MA","city":"Worcester","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Truffle Creek"],"callers":["Paul Wilde"],"price":"$6-$12","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"TopHill Music Contradance Party","details":"Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. \nSchedule: There will be a newcomers workshop at 7:45pm. Please come early to help our new dancing friends! All are welcome! \nCost: $12-20 sliding scale \n\nHigh-level masks are mandated for this dance.\nPlease bring your own water bottle.\nUp-to-date vaccinations are encouraged but not required.\nIf you are not feeling well, please do not attend, but rather care for yourself and others and join us next time!\n\nSee venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy.","links":["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html","https://cdss.org/event/second-saturday-tophill-music-contradance-party-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-02-10/"],"start":"2024-02-10T19:45:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-10T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MA","city":"Greenfield","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$12-$20","organisation":"Alice Kenney","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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. \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! \nFor more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar.","links":["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5431","https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-02-10/"],"start":"2024-02-10T19:00:00-08:00","end":"2024-02-10T22:30:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Campaign for Reel Time"],"callers":["William Watson"],"organisation":"Portland Country Dance Community","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"TADAMS 2nd Sunday Afternoon Contra Dance","details":"Join the Richmond VA contra dance, hosted by TADAMS, in the beautiful historic Ginter Hall on 2nd Sunday afternoons. Beginner lesson at 1:45pm; dance from 2:30-5:30. Check our full calendar for caller and band details. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free.  \n ","links":["https://tadamsva.org/dance/sunday-contra-dance-lgra-2-11-2024/","https://cdss.org/event/tadams-2nd-sunday-afternoon-contra-dance/2024-02-11/"],"start":"2024-02-11T13:45:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-11T17:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"VA","city":"Richmond","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"English Country Dance","details":"English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 3:30 pm. Live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using a combination of positional language and ladies/gents.","links":["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/","https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-2/2024-02-11/"],"start":"2024-02-11T15:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-11T18:15:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Luanne Stiles","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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/2024-02-14/"],"start":"2024-02-14T18:40:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-14T21:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Luanne Stiles","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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/2024-02-15/"],"start":"2024-02-15T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-15T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Philadelphia","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"PATMAD","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Berkeley Contra 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/contra/berkeley_wed/","https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-02-15/"],"start":"2024-02-15T20:00:00-08:00","end":"2024-02-15T22:30:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Green Gates"],"callers":["Charlie Fenton"],"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"CDSS","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/node/466","https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-02-16/"],"start":"2024-02-16T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-16T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"GA","city":"Decatur","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$7-$20","organisation":"ContraATL","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Friday Night Contra & Square Dance","details":"Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. \nNewcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking.","links":["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance","https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-02-16/"],"start":"2024-02-16T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-16T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Glen Echo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"Folklore Society of Greater Washington","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Pittsburgh Contra Dance","details":"Come dance to the music of of AlleMonOh Stringband with caller Susan English. Complete beginners are welcome. Our free beginner lesson is at 7:30 to get you up to speed. This weekend, masks are required, but we also have a mask-optional event each month.","links":["https://pittsburghcontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance-3/"],"start":"2024-02-16T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-16T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Pittsburgh","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["AlleMonOh Stringband"],"callers":["Susan English"],"organisation":"Pittsburgh Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Third Friday Contra at Guiding Star Grange","details":"The Back Row Band will return to the Guiding Star Grange Friday 2/16, led by Susan Conger and Steve Howland on fiddles, Becky Hollingsworth on piano and Joe Blumenthal on bass. Our caller will be Rich Sbardella. \nAn N-95 or equivalent mask is required. If you play an acoustic instrument, come and join the band on stage. There will be a beginner’s session at 7:45 if you are a new dancer. \nCaller and featured musicians vary each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. \nSchedule: 8:00 PM: Contra Dancing for All; beginner session at 7:45. \nCost: $10 or barter equivalent \nSee venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy.","links":["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html","https://cdss.org/event/third-friday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-02-16/","https://cdss.org/event/third-friday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange-2/"],"start":"2024-02-16T19:45:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-16T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MA","city":"Greenfield","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Back Row Band"],"callers":["Rich Sbardella"],"price":"$10","organisation":"Joe Blumenthal","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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. \n$5 – $25, pay what you can.","links":["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances","https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-02-16/"],"start":"2024-02-16T19:30:00-06:00","end":"2024-02-16T22:30:00-06:00","country":"USA","state":"TN","city":"Nashville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$25","organisation":"Nashville Country Dancers","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Lancaster Contra Dance","details":"All ages are welcome! Bring the whole family, or come on your own! No partner or prior dance experience necessary! \nBringing a water bottle is encouraged. \nCost: sliding scale $12-20+ cash only. Children 13 or younger dance FREE! \nA practice lesson is included in admission and takes place at 6:15pm before each dance. If you can count to 4 and walk, you can do this dance! \nSee our website for details and information about location, live musicians, and other dances in south central PA.","links":["https://lancastercontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/lancaster-pa-contra-dance/2024-02-17/"],"start":"2024-02-17T18:15:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-17T22:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Lancaster","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$12-$20","organisation":"Lancaster Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Community Soup-er Saturday Contra & Square Dance","details":"Now 3rd Saturdays and still serving homemade soup and cornbread!\nTime: 7:00 pm (basics session 6:45 pm)\nThis is so wicked fun! It is the most fun you can have with your clothes on! We dance to live fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Appalachia and America. We often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time!\nParking: at Warwick Center for the Arts, 3259 Post Road, Warwick. On-street parking and additional parking behind the building (enter next to City Hall).\nCaller: Tod Whittemore from Connecticut. Tod has been calling dances for forty years, having been lucky enough to begin his career at the time when famous callers Ralph Page and Duke Miller were still active in the Monadnock region. Tod has called dances all over the world, and is known for his humor, energy, and infectious love of dancing!\nLive Music by The French Connection! The French Connection, has a Rhode Island connection! They are all from RI. The band features Deck Nieforth on harmonica, feet and spoons; Dan Lanier on fiddle and guitar; Rohsenow on piano. They play New England traditional contra dance tunes with a French Canadian accent.\nAdmission: Your choice $15 – $20 per person / WCFA Members $12 / Students (with ID) $10. Contributions are always encouraged.\nFood/Concessions: Homemade Soup. homemade Cornbread, lemonade & fresh brewed tea @ $3 a bowl & all for the benefit of the band and caller!\nClothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual, layers are best for this invigorating exercise. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are ok but harder to dance with).\nRole Terms: Traditional – “ladies & gents” but all are welcome to choose the role term that works for them!","links":["https://cdss.org/event/community-soup-er-saturday-contra-square-dance/"],"start":"2024-02-17T18:45:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-17T22:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"RI","city":"Warwick","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["The French Connection"],"callers":["Tod Whittemore"],"price":"$10-$20","organisation":"Warwick Center for the Arts","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"3rd Saturday Contra Dance","details":"Every 3rd Saturday from September through May. See our website for this month’s band and caller. \nWe use gender neutral role terms at all dances. \nProud Associate member of PATMAD and CDSS. \n$5 to $20, sliding scale.","links":["https://3rdsaturday.thursdaycontra.com/","https://cdss.org/event/3rd-saturday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-02-17/"],"start":"2024-02-17T19:15:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-17T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Philadelphia","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["TWeLve"],"callers":["Michael Karcher"],"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"PATMAD","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Montpelier Contra Dance","details":"Luke Donforth and Cojiro (Jess Newman and Mark Price). \nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught. \nGender-neutral role terms. \nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm. \nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes. \nMasks optional. \nMore info at our website. $12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters. \nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com \nDancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday.","links":["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/","https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-3/"],"start":"2024-02-17T19:40:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-17T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Berlin","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Cojiro"],"callers":["Luke Donforth"],"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"Montpelier Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Monterey Contra Dance","details":"February 17: The String Bean Serenaders, with Erik Hoffman calling! \nThis new local Old-Time band features Marta Lynch and Barbara Cameron on fiddle, with Craig Mitchell and Greg Meyer. Erik Hoffman, from Berkeley, is a true legend in contra dance—multi-instrumentalist, choreographer, and caller—and we are so glad to have him to return to call for us. Come find out what all the excitement is about! \nMonterey 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! \nLessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. \nPrices: \n\n$12 General\n$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations\n$5 active military & full-time students, with ID\nFREE! for children 12 & under","links":["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html","https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance-2/"],"start":"2024-02-17T18:40:00-08:00","end":"2024-02-17T22:00:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Monterey","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["The String Bean Serenaders"],"callers":["Erik Hoffman"],"price":"$5-$12","organisation":"Monterey Country Dance Community","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Brownsville English Country Dance","details":"Brownsville ECD is held in the Town Hall of West Windsor (Brownsville), Vermont. \n\n1:00 Dances for more experienced dancers*\n1:45 Beginners introduction to terms and movements – Everyone welcome!\n2:00 General Dance – Everyone welcome!\n\nPotluck snack table. Enjoy. \n\nGeneral admission – $10\nFirst Time Dancers – FREE\nUnder 15 – FREE\n\n* These dancers will need to know different types of heys, mirror B2B, poussettes and other basic figures without teaching the movements.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance/2024-02-18/"],"start":"2024-02-18T13:00:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-18T16:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"West Windsor","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Sacramento English Country Dance","details":"English Country Dance at the Young Ladies’ Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information.","links":["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/","https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-english-country-dance-third-sunday/2024-02-18/"],"start":"2024-02-18T13:30:00-08:00","end":"2024-02-18T17:00:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Sacramento","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$12","organisation":"Sacramento Country Dance Society","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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/2024-02-21/"],"start":"2024-02-21T18:40:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-21T21:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Luanne Stiles","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-194/","https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-02-22/"],"start":"2024-02-22T18:00:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-22T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NY","city":"Rochester","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Lake Effect"],"callers":["Nancy Spero"],"price":"$10","organisation":"Country Dancers of Rochester","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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/2024-02-22/"],"start":"2024-02-22T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-22T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Philadelphia","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"PATMAD","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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/2024-02-22/"],"start":"2024-02-22T19:15:00-08:00","end":"2024-02-22T22:00:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["contra","ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"CDSS","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/2024-02-23/"],"start":"2024-02-23T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-23T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"GA","city":"Decatur","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$7-$20","organisation":"ContraATL","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Friday Night Contra & Square Dance","details":"Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. \nNewcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking.","links":["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance","https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-02-23/"],"start":"2024-02-23T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-23T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Glen Echo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"Folklore Society of Greater Washington","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Midwinter Day of English Dance","details":"After seeing our plans foiled in June for the Midwinter Day of English, we have regrouped and are thrilled to announce that the dance is on again, on Sat, Feb 24. \n\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Workshop with Emma Rushton\n6:00 pm – 7:15 pm: Potluck supper\n7:30 pm – 9:30 pm: Dance with Cathy Hollister\n\nMusic by The English Muffins (Amberly Rosen, Susan Kevra and Nick Bergin).  \nCost: Sliding scale, $10-$25/session. \nThese events are open to experienced and beginning dancers. We especially welcome contra dancers wanting to try English Country Dance. \nLearn more on Facebook.","links":["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/english-country-dances","https://cdss.org/event/nashvilles-midwinter-day-of-english-dance/"],"start":"2024-02-24T14:00:00-06:00","end":"2024-02-24T21:30:00-06:00","country":"USA","state":"TN","city":"Nashville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["The English Muffins"],"price":"$10-$25","organisation":"Nashville Country Dancers","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Valley Contra Dance Double Dance","details":"Alex Deis-Lauby calling to Kingfisher\nSpecial Event: Afternoon Challenging Contras \nPotluck Supper 6-7:00\nBeginner lesson 7 PM\nEvening Dance 7:30-10:30 PM\n$15/ Students $7\nDance clothing exchange—bring gently used dance clothes and take something new home.","links":["https://valleycontradance.org/","https://cdss.org/event/valley-contra-dance-double-dance/"],"start":"2024-02-24T16:00:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-24T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Bethlehem","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Kingfisher"],"callers":["Alex Deis-Lauby"],"price":"$7-$15","organisation":"Valley Contra Dance Society","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"NACDS Contra Dance","details":"We meet in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church (corner of Airport & Whitesburg), on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. 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/2024-02-24/"],"start":"2024-02-24T18:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-24T22:00:00-05:00","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":"Welcome back, Jax Contra Dancers! We’re celebrating our return to contra dance after a 4-year break! Join us! \nCaller: Vicki Morrison from Tallahassee, FL. \nBand: A Fine Kettle of Fish from Jacksonville, FL. \n$10 adult, $5 child.","links":["https://jaxcontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/jax-contra-dance-welcome-back/"],"start":"2024-02-24T18:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-24T22:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"FL","city":"Jacksonville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["A Fine Kettle of Fish"],"callers":["Vicki Morrison"],"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-2-24-2023/","https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-saturday-night-contra-dance/2024-02-24/"],"start":"2024-02-24T18:45:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-24T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"VA","city":"Henrico","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Stay All Night"],"callers":["Jack Maus"],"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music 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/2024-02-24/"],"start":"2024-02-24T19:00:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-24T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MI","city":"Kalamazoo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Hawks and Owls String Band"],"callers":["Karin Neils"],"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"CDSS","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/2024-02-24/"],"start":"2024-02-24T18:30:00-06:00","end":"2024-02-24T23:00:00-06:00","country":"USA","state":"AL","city":"Huntsville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"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/2024-02-24/"],"start":"2024-02-24T18:30:00-08:00","end":"2024-02-24T21:30:00-08:00","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/2024-02-24/"],"start":"2024-02-24T18:30:00-08:00","end":"2024-02-24T22:00:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Sacramento","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["The Cain Raisers"],"callers":["Dane Wallinga"],"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://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5432","https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-02-24/"],"start":"2024-02-24T19:00:00-08:00","end":"2024-02-24T22:30:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$6-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Las Vegas Contra Dance","details":"Monthly Contra dance. Beginners welcome. Beginner teaching first 30 minutes. Live music.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/las-vegas-contra-dance/2024-02-25/"],"start":"2024-02-25T15:00:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-25T18:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NV","city":"Las Vegas","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Scottish Country Dance","links":["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html","https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-02-25/"],"start":"2024-02-25T16:30:00-07:00","end":"2024-02-25T18:30:00-07:00","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"},{"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-2-2024-01-22/2024-02-26/"],"start":"2024-02-26T19:30:00-07:00","end":"2024-02-26T22:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CO","city":"Boulder","styles":["scandi"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$7","organisation":"Boulder Scandinavian Dancers","source":"events/usa/boulder.yaml"},{"name":"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/2024-02-28/"],"start":"2024-02-28T18:40:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-28T21:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Luanne Stiles","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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/2024-02-29/"],"start":"2024-02-29T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-29T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Philadelphia","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"PATMAD","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"La Folk Soirée de l'Alliance","details":"À l'Ouest et au Sud","links":["https://www.afmsp.org/events/la-folk-soiree-2#/","https://www.facebook.com/events/201597846298560/"],"start":"2024-02-29T19:00:00-06:00","end":"2024-02-29T20:30:00-06:00","country":"USA","state":"MN","city":"Minneapolis","styles":["balfolk"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10","organisation":"Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul","source":"events/usa/minneapolis.yaml"},{"name":"Berkeley Contra 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/contra/berkeley_wed/","https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-02-29/"],"start":"2024-02-29T20:00:00-08:00","end":"2024-02-29T22:30:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["The Leap Frogs"],"callers":["Deanna Rubin"],"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Quiet Corner Contra Dance","details":"Time: Dance 7:30-10:30pm [short basics session 7:15 pm]\nThis is so wicked fun! We dance to the fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Appalachia & America! We often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time! So come enjoy the friendly camaraderie, dance to live music and see everyone’s smiling faces!\nClothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual; layers are best for this invigorating exercise. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are discouraged).\nFood: Some snacks offered at the break and contributions are welcome and needed!\nCaller: George Thomson. George is a traditional New England dance leader, calling fun, easy, and family-friendly circles dances, squares, and longways sets for barn and contra dances. He enjoys calling singing squares in the style of the late Ralph Sweet. He also plays the great highland bagpipes!.\nLive Music: The Dead Sea Squirrels. Don’t be fooled by the unlikely name: You’re gonna love dancing to Cathy Mason on fiddle; Craig Edwards on fiddle, banjo, and mandolin (but not all at the same time!); and Henry Yoshimura on guitar. They 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!\nAdmission: $13.00 per person OR students (with ID, please) pay $6. Donations are greatly appreciated and encouraged!\nFree Parking: There is plenty of free parking right in front of the hall.\nRole Terms: “Ladies & Gents” but all dancers are welcome to dance whichever role their heart desires.","links":["http://www.hcdance.org/quiet-corner-contra/","https://cdss.org/event/quiet-corner-contra-dance/"],"start":"2024-03-01T19:15:00-05:00","end":"2024-03-01T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"CT","city":"Coventry","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Dead Sea Squirrels"],"callers":["George Thompson"],"price":"$6-$13","organisation":"Hartford Community 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/2024-03-01/"],"start":"2024-03-01T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-03-01T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"GA","city":"Decatur","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$7-$15","organisation":"ContraATL","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Friday Night Contra & Square Dance","details":"Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. \nNewcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking.","links":["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance","https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-03-01/"],"start":"2024-03-01T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-03-01T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Glen Echo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"Folklore Society of Greater Washington","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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. \n$5 – $25, pay what you can.","links":["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances","https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-03-01/"],"start":"2024-03-01T19:30:00-06:00","end":"2024-03-01T22:30:00-06:00","country":"USA","state":"TN","city":"Nashville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$25","organisation":"Nashville Country Dancers","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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. Vaccines are recommended, but not required.","links":["https://boulderdance.org/event/community-contra-dance-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2024-03-01/"],"start":"2024-03-01T19:30:00-07:00","end":"2024-03-01T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CO","city":"Boulder","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance","source":"events/usa/boulder.yaml"},{"name":"Old Tyme Contra & Community Dance","details":"First Saturday of every month: lesson at 6:30, dance 7-9pm.\nLive band and dance caller for contras, squares, round, and fun crazy family dances, too.\nBeginners are welcome! No need to bring a partner, but you are welcome to do so.\nChildren over age 8 who are game to participate may also attend.\nBring a closed water container and a snack if you choose.\nSmooth-soled shoes work best on the Library’s wonderful wood floor.\nPlease do not wear perfume or scents to the dances.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/old-tyme-contra-community-dance-of-macon-county-nc/2024-03-02/"],"start":"2024-03-02T18:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-03-02T21:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Franklin","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Friends of Contra Dance of Macon County","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Goshen Community Contra Dance","details":"Contra Dance with live music and caller. \nThe dance will be held at Goshen First Church, 215 South St., Goshen, IN. \nGeneral Public: Non-members $8, Members $6\nStudents: Non-members $5, Members $3\nChildren under 12: Free\nFamily maximum cost: $18 \nNo experience or partner needed and all dances are led by experienced callers. \nNew dancers are always welcome and are invited to the free beginners workshop at 6:30pm.","links":["http://godancing.org/","https://cdss.org/event/goshen-community-contra-dance-2/2024-03-02/"],"start":"2024-03-02T19:00:00-05:00","end":"2024-03-02T22:00:00-05:00","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"},{"name":"First Saturday 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. \nSchedule: 7:30-8:00 beginners’ workshop, 8:00-11:00 contra dance \nCost: $12 – $20 sliding scale \nSee 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/2024-03-02/"],"start":"2024-03-02T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-03-02T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MA","city":"Greenfield","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Wild Asparagus"],"price":"$12-$20","organisation":"George Marshall","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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.  \nThe dancing begins at 8:00 PM, with an introductory workshop beginning at 7:30. Sliding scale admission is  $12 – 20. \nWe also host an open jam session for beginning and intermediate musicians from 6:45 – 7:30 PM. \nThe Monadnock Folklore Society has presented contra dances and concerts of traditional music since 1982.","links":["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/?tribe_events=peterborough-first-saturday-contra-dance-2-8","https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-dance-in-peterborough-nh/2024-03-02/"],"start":"2024-03-02T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-03-02T22:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NH","city":"Peterborough","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$12-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Montpelier Contra Dance","details":"Montpelier Contra Dance with Nils Fredland calling and tunes by Rose Jackson, Oliver Scanlon & Yann Falquet.\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms.\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional.\nMore info at our website. $12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday.","links":["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/","https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-with-nils-fredland/"],"start":"2024-03-02T19:40:00-05:00","end":"2024-03-02T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Berlin","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Rose Jackson, Oliver Scanlon & Yann Falquet"],"callers":["Nils Fredland"],"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"Montpelier Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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/2024-03-02/"],"start":"2024-03-02T18:30:00-08:00","end":"2024-03-02T22:00:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Oakland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Monterey Spring Bling Contra Dance","details":"March 2nd: Rescheduled, now our Spring Bling! Contra Dance\nwith The Little Big Band, and Kelsey Hartman calling! \nDrag out those fancy togs and don that glitter and glitz, it’s time to step lively, and put on the Ritz! Marta Lynch and Bob Silberstein playing the tunes, and Kelsey’s calling, will definitely get us in the mood to dance! \nMonterey 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! \nLessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. \n​Prices: \n\n$12 General\n​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations\n$5 active military & full-time students, with ID\nFREE! for children 12 & under ​","links":["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html","https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance-3/"],"start":"2024-03-02T18:40:00-08:00","end":"2024-03-02T22:00:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Monterey","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["The Little Big Band"],"callers":["Kelsey Hartman"],"price":"$5-$12","organisation":"Monterey Country Dance Community","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Capital English Country Dancers","details":"English Country Dance on the first Sundays of the month, October – May. Dance to live music. All dances are taught and prompted. The schedule of callers and musicians is below. Beginners, singles & couples are welcome! Doors open at 1:30, beginner workshop at 1:40 pm, dancing starts at 2pm. Please wear clean, flat, soft-soled dance shoes. \nSchedule of Events \n\nFeb 4: Orly Krasner with our Early Music Ensemble with Harpsichord (Larry Wallach, Tricia van Oers and Eric Buddington)\nMar 3: Elizabeth Freedman with Vonnie Estes, Charles Fisher and Nancy Bakemeier\nApr 7: Val Medve with Pat McPherson and Dough Creighton\nMay 5: Ice Cream Sunday – Melanie Axel-Lute, Elizabeth Stehl, Don Bell with Spare Parts and Britany Orlebeke\n\nOur COVID Policy \n\nWearing a mask is recommended.\nPlease stay home if you feel sick or have symptoms of Covid or flu.\nCECD will notify all attendees if someone reports a Covid diagnosis within a week after a dance.\n\nRegular Dances: $15, $12 CECD Members (Membership: $15) \nIce Cream Sunday: $17, $14 CECD Members (includes ice cream sundaes)","links":["https://www.danceflurry.org/series/capital-english-country-dancers/","https://cdss.org/event/capital-english-country-dancers/2024-03-03/"],"start":"2024-03-03T13:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-03-03T17:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NY","city":"Albany","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Vonnie Estes, Charles Fisher and Nancy Bakemeier"],"callers":["Elizabeth Freedman"],"price":"$12-$15","organisation":"Capital English Country Dancers","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Scottish Country Dance","links":["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html","https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-03-03/"],"start":"2024-03-03T16:30:00-07:00","end":"2024-03-03T18:30:00-07:00","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"},{"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/2024-03-04/"],"start":"2024-03-04T18:10:00-05:00","end":"2024-03-04T20:30:00-05:00","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"},{"name":"Folk Dance for Adults","links":["https://tockify.com/poulsbosons/detail/164/1709605800000"],"start":"2024-03-04T18:30:00-08:00","end":"2024-03-04T19:45:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"WA","city":"Poulsbo","styles":["scandi"],"workshop":true,"social":false,"price":"$4-$5","organisation":"Poulsbo Sons of Norway","source":"events/usa/poulsbo.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-2-2024-01-22/2024-03-04/"],"start":"2024-03-04T19:30:00-07:00","end":"2024-03-04T22:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CO","city":"Boulder","styles":["scandi"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$7","organisation":"Boulder Scandinavian Dancers","source":"events/usa/boulder.yaml"},{"name":"Indy Contra Dance","details":"We dance on the first Tuesday of the month, 7-9 pm ET. \nThere’s no smoking or drinking, and anyone’s welcome to dance together, regardless of age, experience, gender, preference for dogs or cats, etc. \nWe 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. \nSliding 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/2024-03-05/"],"start":"2024-03-05T18:40:00-05:00","end":"2024-03-05T21:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"IN","city":"Indianapolis","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"Indy Contra","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-03-06/"],"start":"2024-03-06T18:40:00-05:00","end":"2024-03-06T21:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Luanne Stiles","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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/2024-03-07/"],"start":"2024-03-07T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-03-07T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Philadelphia","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"PATMAD","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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.  \n\nMasks are optional.\nBeginner workshop starts at 6pm\nAdmission on a sliding scale\nWater only allowed in the hall","links":["https://cdss.org/event/salems-first-thursday-contra-dance/2024-03-07/","https://www.facebook.com/events/1827790280976207/"],"start":"2024-03-07T18:00:00-08:00","end":"2024-03-07T21:00:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Salem","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Salem Folklore Community","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Berkeley Contra 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/contra/berkeley_wed/","https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-03-07/"],"start":"2024-03-07T20:00:00-08:00","end":"2024-03-07T22:30:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["contra","ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Erik Hoffman"],"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Cabot Community Contra Dance","details":"Small monthly community contra dance with guest callers and live music by local musicians. All dances taught, no partner needed, families and beginners enthusiastically welcomed! Gender-neutral calling, short intro session for new folks at 7:15. Masks are welcomed but not required, and the large windows will be open for ventilation.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/cabot-community-contra-dance/2024-03-08/","https://www.facebook.com/events/2142436049439563/"],"start":"2024-03-08T19:15:00-05:00","end":"2024-03-08T22:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Cabot","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Erin Smith"],"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Cabot Community 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/2024-03-08/"],"start":"2024-03-08T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-03-08T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"GA","city":"Decatur","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$7-$15","organisation":"ContraATL","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Dover New England Country Dance","details":"Traditional New England dance with mostly contras, some squares, circles, couple dances, and occasional English or Scottish dances. No partner nor experience needed, the dances will be taught and called. An introductory session is held at 7:30 to explain the basics.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/dover-nh-new-england-country-dance/2024-03-08/"],"start":"2024-03-08T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-03-08T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NH","city":"Dover","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Dave Bateman","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Friday Night Contra & Square Dance","details":"Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. \nNewcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking.","links":["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance","https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-03-08/"],"start":"2024-03-08T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-03-08T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Glen Echo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"Folklore Society of Greater Washington","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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/2024-03-08/"],"start":"2024-03-08T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-03-08T22:30:00-07:00","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"},{"name":"NACDS Contra Dance","details":"We meet in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church (corner of Airport & Whitesburg), on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. 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/2024-03-09/"],"start":"2024-03-09T18:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-03-09T22:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"AL","city":"Huntsville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"CDSS","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/","https://cdss.org/event/jonesborough-tn-contra/"],"start":"2024-03-09T19:00:00-05:00","end":"2024-03-09T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"TN","city":"Johnson City","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Wabi Sabi"],"callers":["Timothy Klein"],"price":"$8-$12","organisation":"Historic Jonesborough Dance Society","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"CDK Contra Dance","details":"Contra & Square Dance – beginner workshop 7:00pm, Dancing 7:30 – 10:30pm \n\nFebruary 10: Tunes by Brook Farm String Band; calls by Marlin Whitaker.\nMarch 9: Big Fun with Darlene Underwood (English dance in the afternoon 2p-5p)\nApril 13: Smith, Campeau & Nelson with Ken Gall calling\nMay 11: Liberty String Band with Maeve Devlin calling\nJune 8: River Music with various local callers – Open Mic Night\n\nSuggested donation $5-$20","links":["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/","https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-dance/2024-03-09/"],"start":"2024-03-09T19:00:00-05:00","end":"2024-03-09T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MI","city":"Kalamazoo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Big Fun"],"callers":["Darlene Underwood"],"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"CDSS","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/2024-03-09/"],"start":"2024-03-09T18:30:00-06:00","end":"2024-03-09T23:00:00-06:00","country":"USA","state":"AL","city":"Huntsville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"TopHill Music Contradance Party","details":"Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. \nSchedule: There will be a newcomers workshop at 7:45pm. Please come early to help our new dancing friends! All are welcome! \nCost: $12-20 sliding scale \n\nHigh-level masks are mandated for this dance.\nPlease bring your own water bottle.\nUp-to-date vaccinations are encouraged but not required.\nIf you are not feeling well, please do not attend, but rather care for yourself and others and join us next time!\n\nSee venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy.","links":["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html","https://cdss.org/event/second-saturday-tophill-music-contradance-party-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-03-09/"],"start":"2024-03-09T19:45:00-05:00","end":"2024-03-09T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MA","city":"Greenfield","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$12-$20","organisation":"Alice Kenney","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Lawrence Contra Dance","details":"Join us on Saturday, December 9 at the Woodlawn Elementary School gymnasium in Lawrence, KS.\nBeginner’s lesson at 7:00pm. The dance starts at 7:30 and ends at 10:00. \nCaller: Jill Allen\nBand: The Atchisons \nOpen to both beginners and newcomers without experience, a free lesson will start at 7:00, so PLEASE BE PROMPT if you want to attend the lesson. All ages welcome, no partner needed. \nOur dances are social, inclusive, fun, and beginner friendly. No experience? No partner? No problem! All dances are taught and prompted, and feature live music. \nYou’ll hear our callers use the terms Larks and Robins. Larks dance on the left side of a pair of dancers; Robins dance on the right side. \nContra dancing is fun and vigorous! Wear comfortable clothes and clean shoes. No black heels and no dance powder allowed on the floor. \nFlexible admission rates for in-person dances: \n\nAdult admission: pay what you can between $8 to $15+ to help support our dances.\nAdults just listening (not dancing) $5\nStudents $5\nChildren under 16 free\n\nThe Atchisons \nMelissa and Bob Atchison have been playing for barn dances since the early 1980s. Their music has been influenced by old-time Missouri fiddlers, and music of the Ozarks. They love playing for dances because of the joy the dancers experience. As a duo of just guitar and fiddle they bring a surprising amount of energy and fun to Lawrence Barn dances. \nJill Allen \nSoon after receiving a B.E. in Dance Performance at the University of Kansas, Jill Allen came upon her first local country dance in the early 1980’s, unaware of how deeply it would change her life. It was love at first step and she never looked back. Her tap dancing became clogging and soon she learned to call for dances, with a hunger to teach every style she learned. With experience in dance education, Jill was a natural boss on the dance floor. Jill also organized dances for many years, and played piano for dances with the band “Fox on the Run” for 15 years. \nHer calling has been described as fun, easy to follow, and musical, with no time wasted getting a group of all ages and abilities up and dancing to the music. She is full-service caller with over thirty years of experience, well versed in Contras, Squares, English Country, Family Dances, Clogging, and couple dances.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/lawrence-ks-contra-dance/","https://www.facebook.com/events/365991896326524/"],"start":"2024-03-09T19:00:00-06:00","end":"2024-03-09T22:00:00-06:00","country":"USA","state":"KS","city":"Lawrence","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["The Atchisons"],"callers":["Jill Allen"],"price":"$5-$15","organisation":"Lawrence Barn Dance Association","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Portland Megaband Contra Dance","details":"Contra Dance. Music by the 75-member Portland Megaband directed by Sue Songer. Three local callers—Laurel Thomas, Rich Goss, and William Watson (nongendered terms). \nThe event will be in the beautiful Smith Memorial Ballroom at Portland State University. Start time is 7:15 with a newcomers’ session at 6:45. \nAdvance admission is strongly encouraged—we sometimes sell out. This dance is a benefit for Portland Country Dance Community. \n$25 requested; sliding scale $15 – $40.","links":["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5433","https://cdss.org/event/portland-megaband-contra-dance/","https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-03-09/"],"start":"2024-03-09T18:45:00-08:00","end":"2024-03-09T22:30:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Portland Megaband"],"callers":["Laurel Thomas","Rich Goss","William Watson"],"price":"$15-$40","organisation":"Portland Country Dance Community","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"TADAMS 2nd Sunday Afternoon Contra Dance","details":"Join the Richmond VA contra dance, hosted by TADAMS, in the beautiful historic Ginter Hall on 2nd Sunday afternoons. Beginner lesson at 1:45pm; dance from 2:30-5:30. Check our full calendar for caller and band details. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/tadams-2nd-sunday-afternoon-contra-dance/2024-03-10/"],"start":"2024-03-10T13:45:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-10T17:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"VA","city":"Richmond","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Scottish Country Dance","links":["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html","https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-03-10/"],"start":"2024-03-10T16:30:00-06:00","end":"2024-03-10T18:30:00-06:00","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":"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/2024-03-11/"],"start":"2024-03-11T18:10:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-11T20:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"FL","city":"Gainesville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Hoggetowne Fancy"],"price":"$5","organisation":"Gainesville English Country Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.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-2-2024-01-22/2024-03-11/"],"start":"2024-03-11T19:30:00-06:00","end":"2024-03-11T22:00:00-06:00","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":"2024-03-11T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-03-11T21:15:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["scandi"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10","organisation":"Norske Runddansere","source":"events/usa/portland.yaml"},{"name":"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/2024-03-12/"],"start":"2024-03-12T18:45:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-12T21:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MI","city":"Ann Arbor","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$8","organisation":"AACTMAD","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Wednesday Evening 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://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-03-13/"],"start":"2024-03-13T18:40:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-13T21:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Luanne Stiles","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Nordic dance class","links":["https://skandia-folkdance.org/classes.html"],"start":"2024-03-13T19:15:00-07:00","end":"2024-03-13T21:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"WA","city":"Seattle","styles":["scandi"],"workshop":true,"social":false,"price":"$10-$12","organisation":"Skandia Folkdance Society","source":"events/usa/seattle.yaml"},{"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/2024-03-14/"],"start":"2024-03-14T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-14T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Philadelphia","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"PATMAD","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"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/2024-03-14/"],"start":"2024-03-14T19:15:00-07:00","end":"2024-03-14T22:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"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/2024-03-15/"],"start":"2024-03-15T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-15T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"GA","city":"Decatur","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$7-$20","organisation":"ContraATL","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Friday Night Contra & Square Dance","details":"Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. \nNewcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking.","links":["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance","https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-03-15/"],"start":"2024-03-15T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-15T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Glen Echo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"Folklore Society of Greater Washington","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Third Friday Contra at Guiding Star Grange","details":"Caller and featured musicians vary each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. \nOther musicians are welcome to come and be part of the amorphous “Back Row Band.” \nSchedule: 8:00 PM: Contra Dancing for All; often a beginner session at 7:45. \nCost: $10 or barter equivalent \nSee venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/third-friday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-03-15/"],"start":"2024-03-15T19:45:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-15T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MA","city":"Greenfield","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Back Row Band"],"price":"$10","organisation":"Joe Blumenthal","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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. \n$5 – $25, pay what you can.","links":["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances","https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-03-15/"],"start":"2024-03-15T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-03-15T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"TN","city":"Nashville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$25","organisation":"Nashville Country Dancers","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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. Vaccines are recommended, but not required.","links":["https://boulderdance.org/event/community-contra-dance-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2024-03-15/"],"start":"2024-03-15T19:30:00-06:00","end":"2024-03-15T22:30:00-06:00","country":"USA","state":"CO","city":"Boulder","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance","source":"events/usa/boulder.yaml"},{"name":"Skandia Dance","links":["https://skandia-folkdance.org/activities.html"],"start":"2024-03-15T19:30:00-07:00","end":"2024-03-15T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"WA","city":"Seattle","styles":["scandi"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Sprida Ut"],"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"Skandia Folkdance Society","source":"events/usa/seattle.yaml"},{"name":"Lancaster Contra Dance","details":"All ages are welcome! Bring the whole family, or come on your own! No partner or prior dance experience necessary! \nBringing a water bottle is encouraged. \nCost: sliding scale $12-20+ cash only. Children 13 or younger dance FREE! \nA practice lesson is included in admission and takes place at 6:15pm before each dance. If you can count to 4 and walk, you can do this dance! \nSee our website for details and information about location, live musicians, and other dances in south central PA.","links":["https://lancastercontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/lancaster-pa-contra-dance/2024-03-16/"],"start":"2024-03-16T18:15:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-16T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Lancaster","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$12-$20","organisation":"Lancaster Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"3rd Saturday Contra Dance","details":"Every 3rd Saturday from September through May. See our website for this month’s band and caller. \nWe use gender neutral role terms at all dances. \nProud Associate member of PATMAD and CDSS. \n$5 to $20, sliding scale.","links":["https://3rdsaturday.thursdaycontra.com/","https://cdss.org/event/3rd-saturday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-03-16/"],"start":"2024-03-16T19:15:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-16T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Philadelphia","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"PATMAD","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Contra at Guiding Star Grange","details":"The Moving Violations are: Van Kaynor (fiddle, feet), Ron Grosslein (fiddle, mandolin, percussion), and Eric Eid-Reiner (piano). Caller varies each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. \nSchedule: Newcomers workshop 7:30-8:00 p.m. Contra dance 8:00-11:00 p.m. \nCost: $12-20 sliding scale ($10 for students and children, $8 for under 13) at the door. \nCalling terms: Gender-neutral terms (usually larks and robins) are used at the 3rd Saturday dance. \nThere is no preregistration or verified dancer list for the 3rd Sat. dance. There is also no attendance cap. \nSee venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy.","links":["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html","https://cdss.org/event/third-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-03-16/"],"start":"2024-03-16T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-16T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MA","city":"Greenfield","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["The Moving Violations"],"price":"$8-$20","organisation":"Van Kaynor","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Montpelier Contra Dance","details":"Montpelier Contra Dance with Dereck Kalish calling and music by Atlantic Crossing. \nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught. \nGender-neutral role terms. \nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm. \nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes. \nMasks optional. \nMore info at our website. $12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters. \nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com \nDancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday.","links":["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/","https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-4/"],"start":"2024-03-16T19:40:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-16T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Berlin","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Atlantic Crossing"],"callers":["Dereck Kalish"],"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"Montpelier Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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! \nLessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. \n​Prices: \n\n$12 General\n​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations\n$5 active military & full-time students, with ID\nFREE! for children 12 & under ​","links":["https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-03-16/"],"start":"2024-03-16T18:40:00-07:00","end":"2024-03-16T22:00:00-07:00","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"},{"name":"Brownsville English Country Dance","details":"Brownsville ECD is held in the Town Hall of West Windsor (Brownsville), Vermont. \n\n1:00 Dances for more experienced dancers*\n1:45 Beginners introduction to terms and movements – Everyone welcome!\n2:00 General Dance – Everyone welcome!\n\nPotluck snack table. Enjoy. \n\nGeneral admission – $10\nFirst Time Dancers – FREE\nUnder 15 – FREE\n\n* These dancers will need to know different types of heys, mirror B2B, poussettes and other basic figures without teaching the movements.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance/2024-03-17/"],"start":"2024-03-17T13:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-17T16:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"West Windsor","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Sacramento English Country Dance","details":"English Country Dance at the Young Ladies’ Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information.","links":["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/","https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-english-country-dance-third-sunday/2024-03-17/"],"start":"2024-03-17T13:30:00-07:00","end":"2024-03-17T17:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Sacramento","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$12","organisation":"Sacramento Country Dance Society","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Scottish Country Dance","links":["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html","https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-03-17/"],"start":"2024-03-17T16:30:00-06:00","end":"2024-03-17T18:30:00-06:00","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":"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/2024-03-18/"],"start":"2024-03-18T18:10:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-18T20:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"FL","city":"Gainesville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Hoggetowne Fancy"],"price":"$5","organisation":"Gainesville English Country Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Folk Dance for Adults","links":["https://tockify.com/poulsbosons/detail/164/1710811800000"],"start":"2024-03-18T18:30:00-07:00","end":"2024-03-18T19:45:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"WA","city":"Poulsbo","styles":["scandi"],"workshop":true,"social":false,"price":"$4-$5","organisation":"Poulsbo Sons of Norway","source":"events/usa/poulsbo.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-2-2024-01-22/2024-03-18/"],"start":"2024-03-18T19:30:00-06:00","end":"2024-03-18T22:00:00-06:00","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":"2024-03-18T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-03-18T21:15:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["scandi"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10","organisation":"Norske Runddansere","source":"events/usa/portland.yaml"},{"name":"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/2024-03-19/"],"start":"2024-03-19T18:45:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-19T21:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MI","city":"Ann Arbor","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$8","organisation":"AACTMAD","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-03-20/"],"start":"2024-03-20T18:40:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-20T21:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Luanne Stiles","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Le Bal Perdu","details":"We'll do quick teach on most dances - so everyone can join in.  And...we'll repeat some dances so you can relax and dance something you already know.   No partner needed!  \r\n\r\nNot sure what balfolk is?    Give it a try Wednesday night and find out!   (hint:  mix of easy dances done in pairs, lines, chains, circles, etc. -- based on traditional French dances)","links":["https://www.facebook.com/groups/234157370056114/posts/2791991717605987/","https://www.facebook.com/lynn.baumeister/posts/pfbid02cbBESbbdDZFYYBeyA4DDfrRoLrGwnQuFp73mRrwqnDQiCaBDPGwbJyoUYojXNUD9l"],"start":"2024-03-20T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-20T21:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","city":"Washington DC","styles":["balfolk"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Trio Mirambel"],"price":"$10","organisation":"Le Bal Perdu","source":"events/usa/washington_dc.yaml"},{"name":"Nordic dance class","links":["https://skandia-folkdance.org/classes.html"],"start":"2024-03-20T19:15:00-07:00","end":"2024-03-20T21:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"WA","city":"Seattle","styles":["scandi"],"workshop":true,"social":false,"price":"$10-$12","organisation":"Skandia Folkdance Society","source":"events/usa/seattle.yaml"},{"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/2024-03-21/"],"start":"2024-03-21T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-21T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Philadelphia","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"PATMAD","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Berkeley Contra 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/contra/berkeley_wed/","https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-03-21/"],"start":"2024-03-21T20:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-03-21T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["The Corn Likkers"],"callers":["Eric Black"],"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Flint Hills Contra Dance","details":"Contra dance in Manhattan, Kansas. Open to everyone!","links":["https://www.facebook.com/events/377371501774250/","https://cdss.org/event/flint-hills-contra-dance/2024-03-22/"],"start":"2024-03-22T18:15:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-22T21:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"KS","city":"Manhattan","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Kaw Creek"],"callers":["Derrick Doty"],"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Flint Hills Contradance and Music Society","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/2024-03-22/"],"start":"2024-03-22T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-22T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"GA","city":"Decatur","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$7-$20","organisation":"ContraATL","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Friday Night Contra & Square Dance","details":"Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. \nNewcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking.","links":["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance","https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-03-22/"],"start":"2024-03-22T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-22T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Glen Echo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"Folklore Society of Greater Washington","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Pittsburgh Contra Dance","details":"Come dance to the music of Unbowed with caller River Abel. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! At this dance masks are required, but we also hold a mask-optional dance each month.","links":["https://pittsburghcontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance-4/"],"start":"2024-03-22T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-22T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Pittsburgh","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Unbowed"],"callers":["River Abel"],"price":"$15","organisation":"Pittsburgh Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"NACDS Contra Dance","details":"We meet in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church (corner of Airport & Whitesburg), on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. 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/2024-03-23/"],"start":"2024-03-23T18:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-23T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"AL","city":"Huntsville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Jane Austen Ball","details":"Step into an 18th Century English country manor! Wooster’s 2024 Jane Austen Ball will take place on Saturday, March 23, at Wayne Center for the Arts (back door). Beginner instruction at 6:30 p.m., with dancing 7:00-10:00 p.m. Light refreshments provided, costumes or dressy attire encouraged. Live music provided by Fourpence with prompting by Susan English. No partner necessary; we will change partners. Appropriate for ages 8-88. \nRegister online now or pay cash at the door (limit 100 dancers).  For more information, see the Wooster Dance website or call 330-347-8155. \n$15 adults, $10 students.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/jane-austen-ball/","https://canvas.wayneartscenter.org/events/10","https://www.woosterdance.com/classes"],"start":"2024-03-23T18:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-23T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"OH","city":"Wooster","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Fourpence"],"callers":["Susan English"],"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Queen City Contra","details":"Queen City Contras invite you to our contra dance, Saturday, March 23 at the beautiful Shelburne Town Hall. \nDoors open at 6:30, beginner lesson at 6:45, dancing from 7 to 10. \nAdina Gordon will call. Our band will be Atlantic Crossing.\nAll are welcome; all dances are taught; no partner or experience necessary. Beginner’s session at 6:45pm.  \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, donations welcome. Please bring a pair of clean, soft-soled shoes to dance in. Masks welcome but optional. Please stay home if you have symptoms.","links":["https://queencitycontras.com/schedule","https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-shelburne-vt/"],"start":"2024-03-23T18:45:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-23T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Shelburne","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Atlantic Crossing"],"callers":["Adina Gordon"],"price":"$5-$12","organisation":"Queen City Contras","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-3-23-2024/","https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-saturday-night-contra-dance/2024-03-23/"],"start":"2024-03-23T18:45:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-23T22:30:00-04:00","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":"Valley Contra Dance","details":"Greg Frock calling to Dead Sea Squirrels (Cathy Mason, Craig Edwards, Henry Yoshimura) \n$15 (members $2 discount)\nAge 13-21, students: $7.00\nChildren 12 and under accompanied by an adult FREE","links":["https://valleycontradance.org/","https://cdss.org/event/valley-contra-dance/"],"start":"2024-03-23T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-23T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Bethlehem","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Dead Sea Squirrels"],"callers":["Greg Frock"],"price":"$7-$15","organisation":"Valley Contra 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://historicjonesboroughdancesociety.net/events","https://cdss.org/event/jonesborough-tn-contra-2/"],"start":"2024-03-23T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-23T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"TN","city":"Johnson City","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Marbelous Daves"],"callers":["Earl McGill"],"price":"$8-$12","organisation":"Historic Jonesborough Dance Society","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/2024-03-23/"],"start":"2024-03-23T18:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-03-23T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"AL","city":"Huntsville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"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/2024-03-23/"],"start":"2024-03-23T18:30:00-07:00","end":"2024-03-23T21:30:00-07:00","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/2024-03-23/"],"start":"2024-03-23T18:30:00-07:00","end":"2024-03-23T22:00:00-07:00","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://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5434","https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-03-23/"],"start":"2024-03-23T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-03-23T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Noah Grunzweig"],"organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"English Country Dance","details":"All are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors! \n\n3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session\n4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance\nLeader: TBA\nLive Music: TBA\nBring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor.\nWear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes.\n\nWe are deeply grateful to be a part of our community dance organization, The Old Farmers Ball, and for their promotion and support of area traditional dance and music. \nFree of charge. \nFor schedule updates, visit the Old Farmers Ball website.","links":["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/","https://cdss.org/event/asheville-sunday-afternoon-english-country-dance-2/2024-03-24/"],"start":"2024-03-24T15:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-24T18:15:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"free","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Brattleboro Bal Folk","details":"Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances just outside Brattleboro.\r\nNo experience or partner necessary.\r\n\r\nLive music & dance instruction by Eloise & Co.\r\nBecky Tracy (fiddle) & Rachel Bell (accordion)\r\n\r\nPlease bring a clean pair of shoes to change into, or clean your shoes off thoroughly once you get inside, before you step onto the dance floor. We want to protect that beautiful wood floor!\r\n\r\nSuggested donation sliding scale $12-$25\r\n\r\nDances range from beautiful to raucous. Even if you’ve never tried anything like this before, come on over! Feel free to listen and watch from the sidelines or jump in. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, and the crowd has a reputation for being welcoming, eager to draw newcomers into the fun. We will continue to offer variations and new dances to keep the experienced dancers engaged!\r\n\r\nShare our video with friends to whet their appetite!\r\nhttps://youtu.be/Y8OUy5JM6Jw?si=s8-aKotdPEayFcW0\r\nMasks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you feel ill or are testing positive for Covid-19.\r\n\r\nTentative next date: April 21. Stay tuned for details.\r\n\r\nMark your calendars for May 31 at the Greenfield Guiding Star Grange. This will be a bal folk PARTY with no teaching. We'll have an intro session first to get the beginners ready and then it will be dance party time! All are welcome at the party, and even if you don't know all the dances, you'll be able to look around and follow what others around you are doing. It's going to be a blast! Check the Eloise & Co. facebook page for updates on exact timing and details.","links":["https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar","https://www.facebook.com/events/319274934467538/"],"start":"2024-03-24T18:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-24T21:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Guilford","styles":["balfolk"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Eloise & Co."],"price":"$12-$25","organisation":"Rachel Bell","source":"events/usa/guilford.yaml"},{"name":"Scottish Country Dance","links":["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html","https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-03-24/"],"start":"2024-03-24T16:30:00-06:00","end":"2024-03-24T18:30:00-06:00","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":"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/2024-03-25/"],"start":"2024-03-25T18:10:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-25T20:30:00-04:00","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"},{"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-2-2024-01-22/2024-03-25/"],"start":"2024-03-25T19:30:00-06:00","end":"2024-03-25T22:00:00-06:00","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":"2024-03-25T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-03-25T21:15:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["scandi"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10","organisation":"Norske Runddansere","source":"events/usa/portland.yaml"},{"name":"Beginner Scandinavian Dance class","links":["https://skandia-folkdance.org/classes.html"],"start":"2024-03-25T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-03-25T21:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"WA","city":"Seattle","styles":["scandi"],"workshop":true,"social":false,"price":"free","organisation":"Skandia Folkdance Society","source":"events/usa/seattle.yaml"},{"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-3/2024-03-27/"],"start":"2024-03-27T18:40:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-27T21:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Luanne Stiles","source":"events/usa/cdss.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/2024-03-28/"],"start":"2024-03-27T19:15:00-07:00","end":"2024-03-27T22:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"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-waltz-contra/","https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-03-28/"],"start":"2024-03-28T18:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-28T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NY","city":"Rochester","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Clara Riedlinger & Zak Spath","The PossumTone String Band"],"callers":["Margaret Mathews"],"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Country Dancers of Rochester","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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/2024-03-28/"],"start":"2024-03-28T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-28T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Philadelphia","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"PATMAD","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"La Folk Soirée de l'Alliance","details":"P'tit Fest Noz","links":["https://www.facebook.com/events/341117162106552/","https://www.afmsp.org/events/la-folk-soiree-3#/"],"start":"2024-03-28T19:00:00-06:00","end":"2024-03-28T20:30:00-06:00","country":"USA","state":"MN","city":"Minneapolis","styles":["balfolk"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["The Bretones"],"price":"$10","organisation":"Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul","source":"events/usa/minneapolis.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/2024-03-29/"],"start":"2024-03-29T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-29T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"GA","city":"Decatur","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$7-$20","organisation":"ContraATL","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Fifth Friday Contra at Guiding Star Grange","details":"River Road with Alex Deis-Lauby calling. Caller and featured musicians vary each time; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. \nSchedule: 7:30 beginner lesson, 8:00-11:00 contras \nCost: $12-$20 sliding scale \nSee venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy.","links":["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html","https://cdss.org/event/fifth-friday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange-2/"],"start":"2024-03-29T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-29T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MA","city":"Greenfield","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["River Road"],"callers":["Alex Deis-Lauby"],"price":"$12-$20","organisation":"Jesse Ball","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Pittsburgh Contra Dance","details":"Come dance to the music of GrayScale with caller Gaye Fifer. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! At this dance masks are optional, but we also hold a masks-required dance each month.","links":["https://pittsburghcontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance-masks-optional-2/"],"start":"2024-03-29T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-29T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Pittsburgh","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["GrayScale"],"callers":["Gaye Fifer"],"price":"$15","organisation":"Pittsburgh Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Friday Night Contra & Square Dance","details":"Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. \nNewcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking.","links":["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance","https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-03-29/"],"start":"2024-03-29T20:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-29T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Glen Echo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"Folklore Society of Greater Washington","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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. \n$5 – $25, pay what you can.","links":["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances","https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-03-29/"],"start":"2024-03-29T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-03-29T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"TN","city":"Nashville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$25","organisation":"Nashville Country Dancers","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Fiddlehead Frolic","links":["http://www.hands4dancers.org/upcoming-dances/2024/3/30/fiddlehead-frolic"],"start":"2024-03-30T12:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-30T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NY","city":"Ithaca","styles":["balfolk","contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Eloise & Co.","Metku"],"callers":["Mary Wesley"],"price":"$18-$35","organisation":"TryContra","source":"events/usa/trycontra.yaml"},{"name":"Fifth Saturday Contra at Guiding Star Grange","details":"See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy.","links":["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html","https://cdss.org/event/fifth-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange-2/"],"start":"2024-03-30T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-30T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MA","city":"Greenfield","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$12-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Montpelier Contra Dance","details":"Montpelier Contra Dance with Will Mentor and the Ice Cream Truckers (Noah VanNorstrand, Kelsey Wells, Yann Falquet).\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms.\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional.\nMore info at our website. $12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday.","links":["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/","https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-with-will-mentor/"],"start":"2024-03-30T19:40:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-30T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Berlin","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["The Ice Cream Truckers"],"callers":["Will Mentor"],"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"Montpelier Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Open Mike/Open Band Contra Dance","details":"Our Saturday night Open Mike Open Band dance at Fulton Hall. \nTwo local musicians will organize the music. Please contact them in advance so that you can learn about their musical plans. \nA local caller will lead the callers’ Open Mike. You can contact them in advance or show up and sign up for a calling slot. \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\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/pcdc-5th-saturdays-open-mike-open-band-contra-dance/2024-03-30/"],"start":"2024-03-30T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-03-30T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$6-$20","organisation":"Portland Country Dance Community","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Scottish Country Dance","links":["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html","https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-03-31/"],"start":"2024-03-31T16:30:00-06:00","end":"2024-03-31T18:30:00-06:00","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":"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/2024-04-01/"],"start":"2024-04-01T18:10:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-01T20:30:00-04:00","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"},{"name":"Folk Dance for Adults","links":["https://tockify.com/poulsbosons/detail/164/1712021400000"],"start":"2024-04-01T18:30:00-07:00","end":"2024-04-01T19:45:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"WA","city":"Poulsbo","styles":["scandi"],"workshop":true,"social":false,"price":"$4-$5","organisation":"Poulsbo Sons of Norway","source":"events/usa/poulsbo.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-2-2024-01-22/2024-04-01/"],"start":"2024-04-01T19:30:00-06:00","end":"2024-04-01T22:00:00-06:00","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":"2024-04-01T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-04-01T21:15:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["scandi"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10","organisation":"Norske Runddansere","source":"events/usa/portland.yaml"},{"name":"Indy Contra Dance","details":"We dance on the first Tuesday of the month, 7-9 pm ET. \nThere’s no smoking or drinking, and anyone’s welcome to dance together, regardless of age, experience, gender, preference for dogs or cats, etc. \nWe 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. \nSliding 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/2024-04-02/"],"start":"2024-04-02T18:40:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-02T21:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"IN","city":"Indianapolis","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"Indy Contra","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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-3/2024-04-03/"],"start":"2024-04-03T18:40:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-03T21:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Luanne Stiles","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-199/","https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-04-04/"],"start":"2024-04-04T18:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-04T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NY","city":"Rochester","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Trillium","Catherine, Laurel & Meg"],"callers":["David Smukler"],"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Country Dancers of Rochester","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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/2024-04-04/"],"start":"2024-04-04T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-04T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Philadelphia","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"PATMAD","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"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.  \n\nMasks are optional.\nBeginner workshop starts at 6pm\nAdmission on a sliding scale\nWater only allowed in the hall","links":["https://cdss.org/event/salems-first-thursday-contra-dance/2024-04-04/","https://www.facebook.com/events/774053371315071/"],"start":"2024-04-04T18:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-04-04T21:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Salem","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Salem Folklore Community","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Berkeley Contra 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/contra/berkeley_wed/","https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-04-04/"],"start":"2024-04-04T20:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-04-04T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Seth Tepfer"],"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"CDSS","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/2024-04-05/"],"start":"2024-04-05T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-05T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"GA","city":"Decatur","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$7-$20","organisation":"ContraATL","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Friday Night Contra & Square Dance","details":"Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. \nNewcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking.","links":["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance","https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-04-05/"],"start":"2024-04-05T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-05T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Glen Echo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"Folklore Society of Greater Washington","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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. \n$5 – $25, pay what you can.","links":["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances","https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-04-05/"],"start":"2024-04-05T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-04-05T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"TN","city":"Nashville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$25","organisation":"Nashville Country Dancers","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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. Vaccines are recommended, but not required.","links":["https://boulderdance.org/event/community-contra-dance-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2024-04-05/"],"start":"2024-04-05T19:00:00-06:00","end":"2024-04-05T22:30:00-06:00","country":"USA","state":"CO","city":"Boulder","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance","source":"events/usa/boulder.yaml"},{"name":"Old Tyme Contra & Community Dance","details":"First Saturday of every month: lesson at 6:30, dance 7-9pm.\nLive band and dance caller for contras, squares, round, and fun crazy family dances, too.\nBeginners are welcome! No need to bring a partner, but you are welcome to do so.\nChildren over age 8 who are game to participate may also attend.\nBring a closed water container and a snack if you choose.\nSmooth-soled shoes work best on the Library’s wonderful wood floor.\nPlease do not wear perfume or scents to the dances.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/old-tyme-contra-community-dance-of-macon-county-nc/2024-04-06/"],"start":"2024-04-06T18:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-06T21:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Franklin","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Friends of Contra Dance of Macon County","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Goshen Community Contra Dance","details":"Contra Dance with live music and caller. \nThe dance will be held at Goshen First Church, 215 South St., Goshen, IN. \nGeneral Public: Non-members $8, Members $6\nStudents: Non-members $5, Members $3\nChildren under 12: Free\nFamily maximum cost: $18 \nNo experience or partner needed and all dances are led by experienced callers. \nNew dancers are always welcome and are invited to the free beginners workshop at 6:30pm.","links":["http://godancing.org/","https://cdss.org/event/goshen-community-contra-dance-2/2024-04-06/"],"start":"2024-04-06T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-06T22:00:00-04:00","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"},{"name":"First Saturday 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. \nSchedule: 7:30-8:00 beginners’ workshop, 8:00-11:00 contra dance \nCost: $12 – $20 sliding scale \nSee venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-04-06/"],"start":"2024-04-06T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-06T23:00:00-04:00","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"},{"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.  \nThe dancing begins at 8:00 PM, with an introductory workshop beginning at 7:30. Sliding scale admission is  $12 – 20. \nWe also host an open jam session for beginning and intermediate musicians from 6:45 – 7:30 PM. \nThe Monadnock Folklore Society has presented contra dances and concerts of traditional music since 1982.","links":["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/?tribe_events=peterborough-first-saturday-contra-dance-2-9","https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-dance-in-peterborough-nh/2024-04-06/"],"start":"2024-04-06T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-06T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NH","city":"Peterborough","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$12-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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/2024-04-06/"],"start":"2024-04-06T18:30:00-07:00","end":"2024-04-06T22:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Oakland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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! \nLessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. \n​Prices: \n\n$12 General\n​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations\n$5 active military & full-time students, with ID\nFREE! for children 12 & under ​","links":["https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-04-06/"],"start":"2024-04-06T18:40:00-07:00","end":"2024-04-06T22:00:00-07:00","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"},{"name":"Capital English Country Dancers","details":"English Country Dance on the first Sundays of the month, October – May. Dance to live music. All dances are taught and prompted. The schedule of callers and musicians is below. Beginners, singles & couples are welcome! Doors open at 1:30, beginner workshop at 1:40 pm, dancing starts at 2pm. Please wear clean, flat, soft-soled dance shoes. \nSchedule of Events \n\nFeb 4: Orly Krasner with our Early Music Ensemble with Harpsichord (Larry Wallach, Tricia van Oers and Eric Buddington)\nMar 3: Elizabeth Freedman with Vonnie Estes, Charles Fisher and Nancy Bakemeier\nApr 7: Val Medve with Pat McPherson and Dough Creighton\nMay 5: Ice Cream Sunday – Melanie Axel-Lute, Elizabeth Stehl, Don Bell with Spare Parts and Britany Orlebeke\n\nOur COVID Policy \n\nWearing a mask is recommended.\nPlease stay home if you feel sick or have symptoms of Covid or flu.\nCECD will notify all attendees if someone reports a Covid diagnosis within a week after a dance.\n\nRegular Dances: $15, $12 CECD Members (Membership: $15) \nIce Cream Sunday: $17, $14 CECD Members (includes ice cream sundaes)","links":["https://www.danceflurry.org/series/capital-english-country-dancers/","https://cdss.org/event/capital-english-country-dancers/2024-04-07/"],"start":"2024-04-07T13:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-07T17:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NY","city":"Albany","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Val Medve"],"price":"$12-$15","organisation":"Capital English Country Dancers","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Scottish Country Dance","links":["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html","https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-04-07/"],"start":"2024-04-07T16:30:00-06:00","end":"2024-04-07T18:30:00-06:00","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":"Montpelier Contra Dance","details":"Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round","links":["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/","https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-04-07/"],"start":"2024-04-07T19:40:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-07T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Berlin","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"Montpelier Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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/2024-04-08/"],"start":"2024-04-08T18:10:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-08T20:30:00-04:00","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"},{"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-2-2024-04-08/"],"start":"2024-04-08T19:30:00-06:00","end":"2024-04-08T22:00:00-06:00","country":"USA","state":"CO","city":"Boulder","styles":["scandi"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$7","organisation":"Boulder Scandinavian Dancers","cancelled":true,"source":"events/usa/boulder.yaml"},{"name":"Nordic Dance Lesson","links":["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"],"start":"2024-04-08T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-04-08T21:15:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["scandi"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10","organisation":"Norske Runddansere","source":"events/usa/portland.yaml"},{"name":"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-3/2024-04-10/"],"start":"2024-04-10T18:40:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-10T21:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Luanne Stiles","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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/2024-04-11/"],"start":"2024-04-11T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-11T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Philadelphia","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"PATMAD","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"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/2024-04-11/"],"start":"2024-04-11T19:15:00-07:00","end":"2024-04-11T22:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"English Country Dance","details":"Musicians: Will Patton (mandolin) and Larks in the Attic (Pam Bockes – guitar, Susan Reid – violin, Linda Young – harp). \nCallers: Barrett Grimm, Val Medve. \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":["http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/english-country-dance-series/","https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-richmond-vt/"],"start":"2024-04-12T18:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-12T21:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Richmond","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Larks in the Attic"],"callers":["Barrett Grimm","Val Medve"],"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"Val Medve","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Cabot Community Contra Dance","details":"Small monthly community contra dance with guest callers and live music by local musicians. All dances taught, no partner needed, families and beginners enthusiastically welcomed! Gender-neutral calling, short intro session for new folks at 7:15. Masks are welcomed but not required, and the large windows will be open for ventilation.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/cabot-community-contra-dance/2024-04-12/","https://www.facebook.com/events/794818009175051/"],"start":"2024-04-12T19:15:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-12T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Cabot","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Luke Donforth"],"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Cabot Community 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/2024-04-12/"],"start":"2024-04-12T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-12T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"GA","city":"Decatur","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$7-$15","organisation":"ContraATL","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Dover New England Country Dance","details":"Traditional New England dance with mostly contras, some squares, circles, couple dances, and occasional English or Scottish dances. No partner nor experience needed, the dances will be taught and called. An introductory session is held at 7:30 to explain the basics.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/dover-nh-new-england-country-dance/2024-04-12/"],"start":"2024-04-12T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-12T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NH","city":"Dover","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Dave Bateman","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Friday Night Contra & Square Dance","details":"Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. \nNewcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking.","links":["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance","https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-04-12/"],"start":"2024-04-12T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-12T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Glen Echo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"Folklore Society of Greater Washington","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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/2024-04-12/"],"start":"2024-04-12T19:00:00-06:00","end":"2024-04-12T22:30:00-06:00","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"},{"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-3/"],"start":"2024-04-13T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-13T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"TN","city":"Jonesborough","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["George Paul"],"callers":["Claire Takemori"],"price":"$8-$12","organisation":"Historic Jonesborough Dance Society","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"CDK Contra Dance","details":"Contra & Square Dance – beginner workshop 7:00pm, Dancing 7:30 – 10:30pm \n\nFebruary 10: Tunes by Brook Farm String Band; calls by Marlin Whitaker.\nMarch 9: Big Fun with Darlene Underwood (English dance in the afternoon 2p-5p)\nApril 13: Smith, Campeau & Nelson with Ken Gall calling\nMay 11: Liberty String Band with Maeve Devlin calling\nJune 8: River Music with various local callers – Open Mic Night\n\nSuggested donation $5-$20","links":["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/","https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-dance/2024-04-13/"],"start":"2024-04-13T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-13T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MI","city":"Kalamazoo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Smith, Campeau & Nelson"],"callers":["Ken Gall"],"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Hartford Community Dance Contra","details":"Time: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm (short basics session 7:15 pm)\nContra Dance is a form of folk dancing made up of long lines of couples. It has mixed origins from historic English country dance, Scottish country dance, and French dance styles. It originated in New England! Not needed to bring a partner or know how to do it in order to have a great time!\nThis is so wicked fun! It is the most fun you can have with your clothes on! Come and give it a try!\nLive Music: The Boom Chicks are Julie Sorcek on flute and saxophone, Mickey Koth on fiddle, and Kasha Breau on keyboard. They bring years of experience playing for contra dances, with each other (Julie and Mickey in Wry Bred and Kasha and Mickey in Wild Notes) as well as in other concert and contra dance bands.! They will amaze you and set your feet moving!\nCaller: Don Heinold. Hailing from Rhode Island, Don has been calling at dances, weddings, and parties all over New England for over 14 years. Don is also known for teaching the Rotary (country) Waltz.\nAdmission: $13 ($5 for students, $30 max for families).\nParking: Please park on the street or in the public lot behind Keeney Hall (1/10 mi north on Main St). There’s no parking on the Temple grounds. Please do not even turn into the Temple driveway or the neighbor’s driveway.\nClothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual. Please wear shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber soled sneaker are discouraged but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder).\nRole Terms: “Women & Men,” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works for them. with no worries.","links":["http://www.hcdance.org/contra-dance/","https://cdss.org/event/hartford-community-dances-2nd-saturday-contra-dance/"],"start":"2024-04-13T19:15:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-13T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"CT","city":"Wethersfield","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["The Boom Chicks"],"callers":["Don Heinold"],"price":"$5-$13","organisation":"Hartford Community 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-nacds-contra-dance/2024-04-13/","https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2024-04-13/"],"start":"2024-04-13T18:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-04-13T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"AL","city":"Huntsville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"TopHill Music Contradance Party","details":"Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. \nSchedule: There will be a newcomers workshop at 7:45pm. Please come early to help our new dancing friends! All are welcome! \nCost: $12-20 sliding scale \n\nHigh-level masks are mandated for this dance.\nPlease bring your own water bottle.\nUp-to-date vaccinations are encouraged but not required.\nIf you are not feeling well, please do not attend, but rather care for yourself and others and join us next time!\n\nSee venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy.","links":["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html","https://cdss.org/event/second-saturday-tophill-music-contradance-party-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-04-13/"],"start":"2024-04-13T19:45:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-13T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MA","city":"Greenfield","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$12-$20","organisation":"Alice Kenney","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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/2024-04-13/"],"start":"2024-04-13T18:30:00-07:00","end":"2024-04-13T21:30:00-07:00","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"},{"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. \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! \nFor more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar.","links":["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5436","https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-04-13/"],"start":"2024-04-13T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-04-13T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Contra Quartet"],"callers":["Kelly Tabor"],"price":"$6-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"English Country Dance","details":"All are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors! \n\n3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session\n4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance\nLeader: TBA\nLive Music: TBA\nBring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor.\nWear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes.\n\nWe are deeply grateful to be a part of our community dance organization, The Old Farmers Ball, and for their promotion and support of area traditional dance and music. \nFree of charge. \nFor schedule updates, visit the Old Farmers Ball website.","links":["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/","https://cdss.org/event/asheville-sunday-afternoon-english-country-dance-2/2024-04-14/"],"start":"2024-04-14T15:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-14T18:15:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"free","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Scottish Country Dance","links":["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html","https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-04-14/"],"start":"2024-04-14T16:30:00-06:00","end":"2024-04-14T18:30:00-06:00","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":"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/2024-04-15/"],"start":"2024-04-15T18:10:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-15T20:30:00-04:00","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"},{"name":"Folk Dance for Adults","links":["https://tockify.com/poulsbosons/detail/164/1713231000000"],"start":"2024-04-15T18:30:00-07:00","end":"2024-04-15T19:45:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"WA","city":"Poulsbo","styles":["scandi"],"workshop":true,"social":false,"price":"$4-$5","organisation":"Poulsbo Sons of Norway","source":"events/usa/poulsbo.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-2-2024-01-22/2024-04-15/"],"start":"2024-04-15T19:30:00-06:00","end":"2024-04-15T22:00:00-06:00","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":"2024-04-15T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-04-15T21:15:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["scandi"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10","organisation":"Norske Runddansere","source":"events/usa/portland.yaml"},{"name":"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-3/2024-04-17/"],"start":"2024-04-17T18:40:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-17T21:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Luanne Stiles","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Le Bal Perdu","links":["https://www.facebook.com/groups/234157370056114/posts/2791991717605987/"],"start":"2024-04-17T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-17T21:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","city":"Washington DC","styles":["balfolk"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Trio Mirambel"],"price":"$10","organisation":"Le Bal Perdu","source":"events/usa/washington_dc.yaml"},{"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/2024-04-18/"],"start":"2024-04-18T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-18T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Philadelphia","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"PATMAD","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Berkeley Contra 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/contra/berkeley_wed/","https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-04-18/"],"start":"2024-04-18T20:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-04-18T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Doe Taryn"],"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"CDSS","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/2024-04-19/"],"start":"2024-04-19T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-19T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"GA","city":"Decatur","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$7-$20","organisation":"ContraATL","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Friday Night Contra & Square Dance","details":"Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. \nNewcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking.","links":["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance","https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-04-19/"],"start":"2024-04-19T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-19T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Glen Echo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"Folklore Society of Greater Washington","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Pittsburgh Contra Dance","details":"Come dance to the music of Aubergine with caller Rick Szumski. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! At this dance masks are required, but we also hold a mask-optional dance each month.","links":["https://pittsburghcontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance-5/"],"start":"2024-04-19T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-19T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Pittsburgh","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Aubergine"],"callers":["Rick Szumski"],"organisation":"Pittsburgh Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Third Friday Contra at Guiding Star Grange","details":"Caller and featured musicians vary each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. \nOther musicians are welcome to come and be part of the amorphous “Back Row Band.” \nSchedule: 8:00 PM: Contra Dancing for All; often a beginner session at 7:45. \nCost: $10 or barter equivalent \nSee venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/third-friday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-04-19/"],"start":"2024-04-19T19:45:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-19T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MA","city":"Greenfield","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Back Row Band"],"price":"$10","organisation":"Joe Blumenthal","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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. \n$5 – $25, pay what you can.","links":["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances","https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-04-19/"],"start":"2024-04-19T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-04-19T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"TN","city":"Nashville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$25","organisation":"Nashville Country Dancers","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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. Vaccines are recommended, but not required.","links":["https://boulderdance.org/event/community-contra-dance-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2024-04-19/"],"start":"2024-04-19T19:00:00-06:00","end":"2024-04-19T22:30:00-06:00","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"},{"name":"Lancaster Contra Dance","details":"All ages are welcome! Bring the whole family, or come on your own! No partner or prior dance experience necessary! \nBringing a water bottle is encouraged. \nCost: sliding scale $12-20+ cash only. Children 13 or younger dance FREE! \nA practice lesson is included in admission and takes place at 6:15pm before each dance. If you can count to 4 and walk, you can do this dance! \nSee our website for details and information about location, live musicians, and other dances in south central PA.","links":["https://lancastercontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/lancaster-pa-contra-dance-3/"],"start":"2024-04-20T18:15:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-20T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Lancaster","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$12-$20","organisation":"Lancaster Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Contra at Guiding Star Grange","details":"The Moving Violations are: Van Kaynor (fiddle, feet), Ron Grosslein (fiddle, mandolin, percussion), and Eric Eid-Reiner (piano). Caller varies each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. \nSchedule: Newcomers workshop 7:30-8:00 p.m. Contra dance 8:00-11:00 p.m. \nCost: $12-20 sliding scale ($10 for students and children, $8 for under 13) at the door. \nCalling terms: Gender-neutral terms (usually larks and robins) are used at the 3rd Saturday dance. \nThere is no preregistration or verified dancer list for the 3rd Sat. dance. There is also no attendance cap. \nSee venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy.","links":["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html","https://cdss.org/event/third-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-04-20/"],"start":"2024-04-20T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-20T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MA","city":"Greenfield","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["The Moving Violations"],"price":"$8-$20","organisation":"Van Kaynor","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Montpelier Contra Dance","details":"Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round","links":["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/","https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-04-20/"],"start":"2024-04-20T19:40:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-20T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Berlin","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"Montpelier Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Lawrence Barn Dance Association Contra Dance","details":"Lisa Harris-Frydman is calling to the music of The Campeau Creek Boys.","links":["https://lawrencecontra.wordpress.com/calendar/","https://cdss.org/event/lawrence-barn-dance-association-contra-dance/"],"start":"2024-04-20T19:00:00-05:00","end":"2024-04-20T22:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"KS","city":"Lawrence","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["The Campeau Creek Boys"],"callers":["Lisa Harris-Frydman"],"price":"$5-$15","organisation":"Lawrence Barn Dance Association","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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! \nLessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. \n​Prices: \n\n$12 General\n​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations\n$5 active military & full-time students, with ID\nFREE! for children 12 & under ​","links":["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html","https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-04-20/"],"start":"2024-04-20T18:40:00-07:00","end":"2024-04-20T22:00:00-07:00","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"},{"name":"Brownsville English Country Dance","details":"Brownsville ECD is held in the Town Hall of West Windsor (Brownsville), Vermont. \n\n1:00 Dances for more experienced dancers*\n1:45 Beginners introduction to terms and movements – Everyone welcome!\n2:00 General Dance – Everyone welcome!\n\nPotluck snack table. Enjoy. \n\nGeneral admission – $10\nFirst Time Dancers – FREE\nUnder 15 – FREE\n\n* These dancers will need to know different types of heys, mirror B2B, poussettes and other basic figures without teaching the movements.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance/2024-04-21/"],"start":"2024-04-21T13:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-21T16:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"West Windsor","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Sacramento English Country Dance","details":"English Country Dance at the Young Ladies’ Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information.","links":["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/","https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-english-country-dance-third-sunday/2024-04-21/"],"start":"2024-04-21T13:30:00-07:00","end":"2024-04-21T17:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Sacramento","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$12","organisation":"Sacramento Country Dance Society","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Scottish Country Dance","links":["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html","https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-04-21/"],"start":"2024-04-21T16:30:00-06:00","end":"2024-04-21T18:30:00-06:00","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":"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/2024-04-22/"],"start":"2024-04-22T18:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-22T20:30:00-04:00","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"},{"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/2024-04-22/"],"start":"2024-04-22T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-22T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"TN","city":"Knoxville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Knoxville Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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-2-2024-01-22/2024-04-22/"],"start":"2024-04-22T19:30:00-06:00","end":"2024-04-22T22:00:00-06:00","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":"2024-04-22T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-04-22T21:15:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["scandi"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10","organisation":"Norske Runddansere","source":"events/usa/portland.yaml"},{"name":"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-3/2024-04-24/"],"start":"2024-04-24T18:40:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-24T21:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Luanne Stiles","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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":"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":"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":"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! At this dance masks are optional, but we also hold a masks-required dance each month","links":["https://pittsburghcontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance-masks-optional-3/"],"start":"2024-04-26T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-26T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Pittsburgh","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Devilish Mary"],"callers":["Bob Frederking"],"organisation":"Pittsburgh Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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":"NACDS Contra Dance","details":"We meet in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church (corner of Airport & Whitesburg), on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. 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":"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":"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":"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":"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":"English Country Dance","details":"All are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors! \n\n3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session\n4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance\nLeader: TBA\nLive Music: TBA\nBring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor.\nWear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes.\n\nWe are deeply grateful to be a part of our community dance organization, The Old Farmers Ball, and for their promotion and support of area traditional dance and music. \nFree of charge. \nFor schedule updates, visit the Old Farmers Ball website.","links":["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/","https://cdss.org/event/asheville-sunday-afternoon-english-country-dance-2/2024-04-28/"],"start":"2024-04-28T15:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-28T18:15:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"free","organisation":"CDSS","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":"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/2024-04-29/"],"start":"2024-04-29T18:10:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-29T20:30:00-04:00","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"},{"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/2024-04-29/"],"start":"2024-04-29T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-29T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"TN","city":"Knoxville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Knoxville Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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":"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-3/2024-05-01/"],"start":"2024-05-01T18:40:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-01T21:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Luanne Stiles","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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/2024-05-02/"],"start":"2024-05-02T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-02T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Philadelphia","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"PATMAD","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"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.  \n\nMasks are optional.\nBeginner workshop starts at 6pm\nAdmission on a sliding scale\nWater only allowed in the hall","links":["https://cdss.org/event/salems-first-thursday-contra-dance/2024-05-02/","https://www.facebook.com/events/1665458834224088/"],"start":"2024-05-02T18:30:00-07:00","end":"2024-05-02T21:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Salem","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Salem Folklore Community","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Berkeley Contra 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/contra/berkeley_wed/","https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-05-02/"],"start":"2024-05-02T20:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-05-02T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Deanna Rubin"],"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"English Country Dance","details":"Musicians: Peter Macfarlane (violin) and Larks in the Attic (Pam Bockes – guitar, Susan Reid – violin, Linda Young – harp) \nCaller: Dereck Kalish (from the Boston area) \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":["http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/english-country-dance-series/","https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-richmond-vt-3/"],"start":"2024-05-03T18:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-03T21:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Richmond","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Larks in the Attic"],"callers":["Dereck Kalish"],"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"Val Medve","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/2024-05-03/"],"start":"2024-05-03T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-03T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"GA","city":"Decatur","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$7-$20","organisation":"ContraATL","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"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. \n$5 – $25, pay what you can.","links":["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances","https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-05-03/"],"start":"2024-05-03T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-05-03T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"TN","city":"Nashville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$25","organisation":"Nashville Country Dancers","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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. Vaccines are recommended, but not required.","links":["https://boulderdance.org/event/community-contra-dance-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2024-05-03/"],"start":"2024-05-03T19:00:00-06:00","end":"2024-05-03T22:30:00-06:00","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"},{"name":"English Dance S.A.","details":"English Country Dancing in San Antonio for the first time since the pandemic! New location. Recorded music until our band is ready!","links":["https://www.meetup.com/english-dance-sanantonio/events/298982768/","https://cdss.org/event/english-dance-s-a/2024-05-04/"],"start":"2024-05-04T16:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-04T18:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"TX","city":"San Antonio","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"English Dance S.A.","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Old Tyme Contra & Community Dance","details":"First Saturday of every month: lesson at 6:30, dance 7-9pm.\nLive band and dance caller for contras, squares, round, and fun crazy family dances, too.\nBeginners are welcome! No need to bring a partner, but you are welcome to do so.\nChildren over age 8 who are game to participate may also attend.\nBring a closed water container and a snack if you choose.\nSmooth-soled shoes work best on the Library’s wonderful wood floor.\nPlease do not wear perfume or scents to the dances.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/old-tyme-contra-community-dance-of-macon-county-nc/2024-05-04/","https://fontanalib.org/events/first-saturday-contra-dance-may"],"start":"2024-05-04T18:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-04T21:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Franklin","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10-$14","organisation":"Friends of Contra Dance of Macon County","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Goshen Community Contra Dance","details":"Contra Dance with live music and caller. \nThe dance will be held at Goshen First Church, 215 South St., Goshen, IN. \nGeneral Public: Non-members $8, Members $6\nStudents: Non-members $5, Members $3\nChildren under 12: Free\nFamily maximum cost: $18 \nNo experience or partner needed and all dances are led by experienced callers. \nNew dancers are always welcome and are invited to the free beginners workshop at 6:30pm.","links":["http://godancing.org/","https://cdss.org/event/goshen-community-contra-dance-2/2024-05-04/"],"start":"2024-05-04T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-04T22:00:00-04:00","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"},{"name":"Port Ewen English Country Dance","details":"English Country Dance with visiting callers. Live local band. Air conditioned hall, so we dance all summer! \n7 PM skills class for beginners \nDance 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/2024-05-04/"],"start":"2024-05-04T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-04T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NY","city":"Port Ewen","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"Hudson Valley Country Dancers","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"First Saturday 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. \nSchedule: 7:30-8:00 beginners’ workshop, 8:00-11:00 contra dance \nCost: $12 – $20 sliding scale \nSee venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-05-04/"],"start":"2024-05-04T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-04T23:00:00-04:00","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"},{"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.  \nThe dancing begins at 8:00 PM, with an introductory workshop beginning at 7:30. Sliding scale admission is  $12 – 20. \nWe also host an open jam session for beginning and intermediate musicians from 6:45 – 7:30 PM. \nThe 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-2-10/","https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-dance-in-peterborough-nh/2024-05-04/"],"start":"2024-05-04T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-04T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NH","city":"Peterborough","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$12-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Montpelier Contra Dance","details":"Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round","links":["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/","https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-05-04/"],"start":"2024-05-04T19:40:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-04T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Berlin","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"Montpelier Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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! \nLessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. \n​Prices: \n\n$12 General\n​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations\n$5 active military & full-time students, with ID\nFREE! for children 12 & under ​","links":["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html","https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-05-04/"],"start":"2024-05-04T18:40:00-07:00","end":"2024-05-04T22:00:00-07:00","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"},{"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/2024-05-04/"],"start":"2024-05-04T21:30:00-07:00","end":"2024-05-05T01:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Oakland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Capital English Country Dancers","details":"English Country Dance on the first Sundays of the month, October – May. Dance to live music. All dances are taught and prompted. The schedule of callers and musicians is below. Beginners, singles & couples are welcome! Doors open at 1:30, beginner workshop at 1:40 pm, dancing starts at 2pm. Please wear clean, flat, soft-soled dance shoes. \nSchedule of Events \n\nFeb 4: Orly Krasner with our Early Music Ensemble with Harpsichord (Larry Wallach, Tricia van Oers and Eric Buddington)\nMar 3: Elizabeth Freedman with Vonnie Estes, Charles Fisher and Nancy Bakemeier\nApr 7: Val Medve with Pat McPherson and Dough Creighton\nMay 5: Ice Cream Sunday – Melanie Axel-Lute, Elizabeth Stehl, Don Bell with Spare Parts and Britany Orlebeke\n\nOur COVID Policy \n\nWearing a mask is recommended.\nPlease stay home if you feel sick or have symptoms of Covid or flu.\nCECD will notify all attendees if someone reports a Covid diagnosis within a week after a dance.\n\nRegular Dances: $15, $12 CECD Members (Membership: $15) \nIce Cream Sunday: $17, $14 CECD Members (includes ice cream sundaes)","links":["https://www.danceflurry.org/series/capital-english-country-dancers/","https://cdss.org/event/capital-english-country-dancers/2024-05-05/"],"start":"2024-05-05T13:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-05T17:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NY","city":"Albany","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Spare Parts"],"callers":["Melanie Axel-Lute","Elizabeth Stehl","Don Bell"],"price":"$14-$17","organisation":"Capital English Country Dancers","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Scottish Country Dance","links":["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html","https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-05-05/"],"start":"2024-05-05T16:30:00-06:00","end":"2024-05-05T18:30:00-06:00","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":"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/2024-05-06/"],"start":"2024-05-06T18:10:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-06T20:30:00-04:00","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"},{"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/2024-05-06/"],"start":"2024-05-06T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-06T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"TN","city":"Knoxville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Knoxville Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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-2-2024-01-22/2024-05-06/"],"start":"2024-05-06T19:30:00-06:00","end":"2024-05-06T22:00:00-06:00","country":"USA","state":"CO","city":"Boulder","styles":["scandi"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$7","organisation":"Boulder Scandinavian Dancers","source":"events/usa/boulder.yaml"},{"name":"Indy Contra Dance","details":"We dance on the first Tuesday of the month, 7-9 pm ET. \nThere’s no smoking or drinking, and anyone’s welcome to dance together, regardless of age, experience, gender, preference for dogs or cats, etc. \nWe 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. \nSliding 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/2024-05-07/"],"start":"2024-05-07T18:40:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-07T21:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"IN","city":"Indianapolis","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"Indy Contra","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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-3/2024-05-08/"],"start":"2024-05-08T18:40:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-08T21:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Luanne Stiles","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-203/","https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-05-09/"],"start":"2024-05-09T18:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-09T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NY","city":"Rochester","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Sister Haggis"],"callers":["Nancy Spero"],"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Country Dancers of Rochester","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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/2024-05-09/"],"start":"2024-05-09T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-09T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Philadelphia","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"PATMAD","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"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/2024-05-09/"],"start":"2024-05-09T19:15:00-07:00","end":"2024-05-09T22:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Cabot Community Contra Dance","details":"Small monthly community contra dance with guest callers and live music by local musicians. All dances taught, no partner needed, families and beginners enthusiastically welcomed! Gender-neutral calling, short intro session for new folks at 7:15. Masks are welcomed but not required, and the large windows will be open for ventilation.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/cabot-community-contra-dance/2024-05-10/","https://www.facebook.com/events/2420351031498813/"],"start":"2024-05-10T19:15:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-10T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Cabot","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Robin Russell"],"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Cabot Community 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/2024-05-10/"],"start":"2024-05-10T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-10T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"GA","city":"Decatur","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$7-$15","organisation":"ContraATL","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Dover New England Country Dance","details":"Traditional New England dance with mostly contras, some squares, circles, couple dances, and occasional English or Scottish dances. No partner nor experience needed, the dances will be taught and called. An introductory session is held at 7:30 to explain the basics.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/dover-nh-new-england-country-dance/2024-05-10/"],"start":"2024-05-10T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-10T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NH","city":"Dover","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Dave Bateman","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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/2024-05-10/"],"start":"2024-05-10T19:00:00-06:00","end":"2024-05-10T22:30:00-06:00","country":"USA","state":"CO","city":"Denver","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"NACDS Contra Dance","details":"We meet in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church (corner of Airport & Whitesburg), on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. 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/2024-05-11/"],"start":"2024-05-11T18:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-11T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"AL","city":"Huntsville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"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-5/"],"start":"2024-05-11T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-11T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"TN","city":"Jonesborough","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Diane Silver"],"price":"$8-$12","organisation":"Historic Jonesborough Dance Society","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"CDK Contra Dance","details":"Contra & Square Dance – beginner workshop 7:00pm, Dancing 7:30 – 10:30pm \n\nFebruary 10: Tunes by Brook Farm String Band; calls by Marlin Whitaker.\nMarch 9: Big Fun with Darlene Underwood (English dance in the afternoon 2p-5p)\nApril 13: Smith, Campeau & Nelson with Ken Gall calling\nMay 11: Liberty String Band with Maeve Devlin calling\nJune 8: River Music with various local callers – Open Mic Night\n\nSuggested donation $5-$20","links":["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/","https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-dance/2024-05-11/"],"start":"2024-05-11T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-11T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MI","city":"Kalamazoo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Liberty String Band"],"callers":["Maeve Devlin"],"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Worcester Contra Dance","details":"Time: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [short basics session 7:15 pm]\nThis is so wicked fun! It is the most fun you can have with your clothes on!\nDancing is to live fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, and Appalachia! We often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no need to know how!\nCaller: Rich Sbardella – Rich has been a dance caller for 30 years, and he has had the opportunity to lead contra dances, square dances, barn dances, and community dances throughout New England and as far away as Nevada, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Florida! His dances in Connecticut have been a big hit! Don’t miss this!\nLive Music: Mickey Koth (fiddle) and John Kalinowski (accordion). They are an energetic and exuberant contra dance and concert band with roots in Irish, Scottish, French-Canadian, jazz, and classical music. Their original arrangements of New England and Celtic reels, jigs, hornpipes, and waltzes delight and surprise listeners and dancers alike.\nAdmission: (your choice) $10 – $12 p.p., $6 – $8 students, families $25. Donations are gratefully appreciated!\nParking: There is plenty of parking behind the church by driving up State Street and left behind the church and walk down Gertrude Street to enter the hall.\nFood! Donations of snacks for the break are wanted and gleefully appreciated!\nClothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are discouraged, but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder).\nRole Terms are “Women & Men,” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works for them. with no worries.","links":["https://www.worcesterdance.org/","https://cdss.org/event/worcester-contra-dance/"],"start":"2024-05-11T19:15:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-11T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MA","city":"Worcester","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Wild Notes"],"callers":["Rich Sbardella"],"price":"$6-$12","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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/2024-05-11/"],"start":"2024-05-11T18:30:00-07:00","end":"2024-05-11T21:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"San Luis Obispo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Little Big Band"],"callers":["Kelsey Hartman"],"price":"$10","organisation":"Central Coast Country Dance Society","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"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. \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! \nFor 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/2024-05-11/"],"start":"2024-05-11T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-05-11T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$6-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Scottish Country Dance","links":["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html","https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-05-12/"],"start":"2024-05-12T16:30:00-06:00","end":"2024-05-12T18:30:00-06:00","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-2-2024-01-22/2024-05-13/"],"start":"2024-05-13T19:30:00-06:00","end":"2024-05-13T22:00:00-06:00","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":"2024-05-13T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-05-13T21:15:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["scandi"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10","organisation":"Norske Runddansere","source":"events/usa/portland.yaml"},{"name":"Le Bal Perdu","links":["https://www.facebook.com/groups/234157370056114/posts/2791991717605987/"],"start":"2024-05-15T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-15T21:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","city":"Washington DC","styles":["balfolk"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Trio Mirambel"],"price":"$10","organisation":"Le Bal Perdu","source":"events/usa/washington_dc.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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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-2-2024-01-22/2024-05-20/"],"start":"2024-05-20T19:30:00-06:00","end":"2024-05-20T22:00:00-06:00","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":"2024-05-20T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-05-20T21:15:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["scandi"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10","organisation":"Norske Runddansere","source":"events/usa/portland.yaml"},{"name":"Scottish Country Dance","links":["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html","https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-05-26/"],"start":"2024-05-26T16:30:00-06:00","end":"2024-05-26T18:30:00-06:00","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":"Nordic Dance Lesson","links":["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"],"start":"2024-06-03T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-06-03T21:15:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["scandi"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10","organisation":"Norske Runddansere","source":"events/usa/portland.yaml"},{"name":"Nordic Dance Lesson","links":["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"],"start":"2024-06-10T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-06-10T21:15:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["scandi"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10","organisation":"Norske Runddansere","source":"events/usa/portland.yaml"},{"name":"Nordic Dance Lesson","links":["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"],"start":"2024-06-17T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-06-17T21:15:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["scandi"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10","organisation":"Norske Runddansere","source":"events/usa/portland.yaml"},{"name":"Le Bal Perdu","links":["https://www.facebook.com/groups/234157370056114/posts/2791991717605987/"],"start":"2024-06-19T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-06-19T21:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","city":"Washington DC","styles":["balfolk"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Trio Mirambel"],"price":"$10","organisation":"Le Bal Perdu","source":"events/usa/washington_dc.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,"organisation":"TryContra","source":"events/usa/trycontra.yaml"}]}