{"events":[{"name":"Rum & Onions","details":"Halloween Contra Dance \nCalling by Steve Zakon-Anderson","links":["https://cdss.org/event/rum-onions/"],"start":"2023-10-28T15:00:00-04:00","end":"2023-10-28T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NJ","city":"Princeton","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"callers":["Steve Zakon-Anderson"],"organisation":"CDSS","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":"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":"Dance, Sing, and Jump Around","details":"A family dance for all ages—all dances are taught and called, to live music. Children are free. There is a suggested donation of $5 per adult, but NO ONE is turned away. The location is the Capital City Grange Hall on Rte. 12 in Berlin, Vermont.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/dance-sing-and-jump-around/2023-11-12/"],"start":"2023-11-12T15:00:00-05:00","end":"2023-11-12T16:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Berlin","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$5","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"Hayward Contra Dance","details":"We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. \nFor years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. \nSome of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: \nHayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. \nAs a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. \nMeeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. \nOur venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. \nThese features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have a Facebook group.","links":["https://sfbaycontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2023-11-12/"],"start":"2023-11-12T16:00:00-08:00","end":"2023-11-12T19:00:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Hayward","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$15-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"Fire Ant Frolic","details":"The Traditional Austin Area Dance Association is pleased to announce the 24th Annual Fire Ant Frolic Contra Dance Weekend! \nCaller: Bob Issacs \nBand: Playing with Fyre\n \nMark your calendar and join us for a Great Weekend of Music, Friendship and Dancing! \nIncluding party on Saturday Night (wear your fire colors!), workshops, hot local band for a Saturday session, 30 minute mind-blowing medley, and potluck brunch on Sunday. \nMore information at FireAntFrolic.org","links":["https://fireantfrolic.org/wp/","https://cdss.org/event/fire-ant-frolic/"],"start":"2023-11-17T19:00:00-06:00","end":"2023-11-19T14:00:00-06:00","country":"USA","state":"TX","city":"Austin","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Contraverts","Playing with Fyre"],"callers":["Bob Isaacs","Marc Airhart","Rich MacMath"],"organisation":"CDSS","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":"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":"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":"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":"Contra Dance","details":"This contra dance will have live music. The cost is $10 (cash only).","links":["https://www.meetup.com/bay-saint-louis-contra-dance-meetup-group/events/296936675/","https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-december/"],"start":"2023-12-10T13:45:00-06:00","end":"2023-12-10T16:30:00-06:00","country":"USA","state":"MS","city":"Gulfport","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$10","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"Dance, Sing, and Jump Around","details":"A family dance for all ages—all dances are taught and called, to live music. Children are free. There is a suggested donation of $5 per adult, but NO ONE is turned away. The location is the Capital City Grange Hall on Rte. 12 in Berlin, Vermont.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/dance-sing-and-jump-around/2023-12-10/"],"start":"2023-12-10T15:00:00-05:00","end":"2023-12-10T16:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Berlin","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$5","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"Hayward Contra Dance","details":"We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. \nFor years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. \nSome of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: \nHayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. \nAs a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. \nMeeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. \nOur venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. \nThese features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have a Facebook group.","links":["https://sfbaycontra.org/#event=76909377;instance=20231210153000","https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2023-12-10/"],"start":"2023-12-10T15:30:00-08:00","end":"2023-12-10T19:30:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Hayward","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"bands":["Janie Rothfield, Allan Carr & Daniel Steinberg"],"callers":["Frannie Marr"],"price":"$20-$25","organisation":"CDSS","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":"Hayward Contra Dance","details":"We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. \nFor years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. \nSome of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: \nHayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. \nAs a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. \nMeeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. \nOur venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. \nThese features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have a Facebook group.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2023-12-24/"],"start":"2023-12-24T16:00:00-08:00","end":"2023-12-24T19:00:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Hayward","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"organisation":"CDSS","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":"Nelson New Year's Day","details":"Yes, we are dancing on New Year's Day. Only $3!! What better way to start the New Year? Besides, it’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/nelson-new-years-day/"],"start":"2024-01-01T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-01-01T22:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NH","city":"Nelson","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$3","organisation":"CDSS","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":"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":"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":"Contra Dance in Mississippi","details":"This dance will have live music! It’s $10 for adults and $5 for kids.","links":["https://www.meetup.com/bay-saint-louis-contra-dance-meetup-group/events/298029106/","https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-mississippi/"],"start":"2024-01-07T13:30:00-06:00","end":"2024-01-07T16:30:00-06:00","country":"USA","state":"MS","city":"Gulfport","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Monday Contra Dance","details":"What better way to start the week? Only $3! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday.","links":["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/?tribe_events=monday-night-dance&eventDate=2024-01-08","https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-01-08/"],"start":"2024-01-08T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-01-08T22:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NH","city":"Nelson","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$3","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/2024-01-13/"],"start":"2024-01-13T18:30:00-06:00","end":"2024-01-13T23:00:00-06:00","country":"USA","state":"AL","city":"Huntsville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Dance, Sing, and Jump Around","details":"A family dance for all ages—all dances are taught and called, to live music. Children are free. There is a suggested donation of $5 per adult, but NO ONE is turned away. The location is the Capital City Grange Hall on Rte. 12 in Berlin, Vermont.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/dance-sing-and-jump-around/2024-01-14/"],"start":"2024-01-14T15:00:00-05:00","end":"2024-01-14T16:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Berlin","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$5","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Hayward Contra Dance","details":"We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. \nFor years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. \nSome of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: \nHayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. \nAs a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. \nMeeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. \nOur venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. \nThese features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have a Facebook group.","links":["https://sfbaycontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-01-14/"],"start":"2024-01-14T16:00:00-08:00","end":"2024-01-14T19:00:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Hayward","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$15-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Monday Contra Dance","details":"What better way to start the week? Only $3! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday.","links":["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/?tribe_events=monday-night-dance&eventDate=2024-01-15","https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-01-15/"],"start":"2024-01-15T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-01-15T22:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NH","city":"Nelson","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$3","organisation":"CDSS","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":"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":"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":"Hayward Contra Dance","details":"We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. \nFor years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. \nSome of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: \nHayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. \nAs a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. \nMeeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. \nOur venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. \nThese features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have a Facebook group.","links":["https://sfbaycontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-01-28/"],"start":"2024-01-28T16:00:00-08:00","end":"2024-01-28T19:00:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Hayward","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$15-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Monday Contra Dance","details":"What better way to start the week? Only $3! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday.","links":["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/?tribe_event_series=monday-night-dance","https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-01-29/"],"start":"2024-01-29T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-01-29T22:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NH","city":"Nelson","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$3","organisation":"CDSS","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":"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":"Monday Contra Dance","details":"What better way to start the week? Only $3! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday.","links":["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/?tribe_events=monday-night-dance&eventDate=2024-02-05","https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-02-05/"],"start":"2024-02-05T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-05T22:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NH","city":"Nelson","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$3","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":"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/2024-02-10/"],"start":"2024-02-10T18:30:00-06:00","end":"2024-02-10T23:00:00-06:00","country":"USA","state":"AL","city":"Huntsville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Dance, Sing, and Jump Around","details":"a family dance for all ages\ncircle and line dances and singing games\nall dances taught and called by Liz Benjamin and Stan Carlson\n live traditional music by Joanne Garton and her young musicians\nCapital City Grange 6612 Vermont Route 12, with lots of free, safe parking\nFree for kids, $5 suggested donation for adults, but no one is turned away!\n(see the website for how to make a tax-deductible donation!)\nfmi: 802-223-1509","links":["https://cdss.org/event/dance-sing-and-jump-around/2024-02-11/"],"start":"2024-02-11T15:00:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-11T16:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Berlin","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$5","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Hayward Contra Dance","details":"We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. \nFor years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. \nSome of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: \nHayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. \nAs a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. \nMeeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. \nOur venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. \nThese features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have a Facebook group.","links":["https://sfbaycontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-02-11/"],"start":"2024-02-11T16:00:00-08:00","end":"2024-02-11T19:00:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Hayward","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$15-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Monday Contra Dance","details":"What better way to start the week? Only $3! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday.","links":["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/?tribe_events=monday-night-dance&eventDate=2024-02-12","https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-02-12/"],"start":"2024-02-12T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-12T22:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NH","city":"Nelson","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$3","organisation":"CDSS","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":"Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance","details":"Our monthly dance is “Blue Zone” living in a war zone world. Connect with neighbors, move your body, eat healthy(ish) food, give your social media a downtime. Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance might just help you live to age 100. \n$5 or pay what you can.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/southern-illinois-community-contra-dance/2024-02-17/"],"start":"2024-02-17T17:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-17T19:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"IL","city":"Carbondale","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$5","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Mardi Gras Contra Dance","details":"This is a dance with live music. $10 at door.","links":["https://www.meetup.com/bay-saint-louis-contra-dance-meetup-group/events/298743320/","https://cdss.org/event/mardi-gras-contra-dance/"],"start":"2024-02-18T13:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-18T16:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MS","city":"Gulfport","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$10","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Monday Contra Dance","details":"What better way to start the week? Only $3! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday.","links":["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/?tribe_events=monday-night-dance&eventDate=2024-02-19","https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-02-19/"],"start":"2024-02-19T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-19T22:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NH","city":"Nelson","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$3","organisation":"CDSS","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":"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":"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":"Hayward Contra Dance","details":"We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. \nFor years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. \nSome of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: \nHayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. \nAs a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. \nMeeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. \nOur venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. \nThese features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have a Facebook group.","links":["https://sfbaycontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-02-25/"],"start":"2024-02-25T16:00:00-08:00","end":"2024-02-25T19:00:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Hayward","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$15-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Monday Contra Dance","details":"What better way to start the week? Only $3! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday.","links":["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/?tribe_event_series=monday-night-dance","https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-02-26/"],"start":"2024-02-26T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-26T22:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NH","city":"Nelson","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$3","organisation":"CDSS","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/2024-02-29/"],"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":"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":"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":"Monday Contra Dance","details":"What better way to start the week? Only $3! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday.","links":["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/?tribe_events=monday-night-dance&eventDate=2024-03-04","https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-03-04/"],"start":"2024-03-04T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-03-04T22:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NH","city":"Nelson","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$3","organisation":"CDSS","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":"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":"Dance, Sing, and Jump Around","details":"a family dance for all ages\ncircle and line dances and singing games\nall dances taught and called by Liz Benjamin and Stan Carlson\n live traditional music by Joanne Garton and her young musicians\nCapital City Grange 6612 Vermont Route 12, with lots of free, safe parking\nFree for kids, $5 suggested donation for adults, but no one is turned away!\n(see the website for how to make a tax-deductible donation!)\nfmi: 802-223-1509","links":["https://cdss.org/event/dance-sing-and-jump-around/2024-03-10/"],"start":"2024-03-10T15:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-10T16:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Berlin","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$5","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Hayward Contra Dance","details":"We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. \nFor years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. \nSome of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: \nHayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. \nAs a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. \nMeeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. \nOur venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. \nThese features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have a Facebook group.","links":["https://sfbaycontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-03-10/"],"start":"2024-03-10T16:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-03-10T19:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Hayward","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$15-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Monday Contra Dance","details":"What better way to start the week? 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Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance might just help you live to age 100. \n$5 or pay what you can.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/southern-illinois-community-contra-dance/2024-03-16/"],"start":"2024-03-16T17:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-03-16T19:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"IL","city":"Carbondale","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$5","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"St. Patrick's Day Contra Dance","details":"This dance will have a live band. 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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":"Hayward Contra Dance","details":"We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. \nFor years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. \nSome of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: \nHayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. \nAs a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. \nMeeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. \nOur venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. \nThese features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have a Facebook group.","links":["https://sfbaycontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-03-24/"],"start":"2024-03-24T16:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-03-24T19:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Hayward","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$15-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Monday Contra Dance","details":"What better way to start the week? 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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":"Monday Contra Dance","details":"What better way to start the week? Only $3! 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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":"Dance, Sing, and Jump Around","details":"a family dance for all ages\ncircle and line dances and singing games\nall dances taught and called by Liz Benjamin and Stan Carlson\n live traditional music by Joanne Garton and her young musicians\nCapital City Grange 6612 Vermont Route 12, with lots of free, safe parking\nFree for kids, $5 suggested donation for adults, but no one is turned away!\n(see the website for how to make a tax-deductible donation!)\nfmi: 802-223-1509","links":["https://cdss.org/event/dance-sing-and-jump-around/2024-04-14/"],"start":"2024-04-14T15:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-14T16:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Berlin","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$5","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Hayward Contra Dance","details":"We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. \nFor years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. \nSome of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: \nHayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. \nAs a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. \nMeeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. \nOur venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. \nThese features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have a Facebook group.","links":["https://sfbaycontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-04-14/"],"start":"2024-04-14T16:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-04-14T19:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Hayward","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$15-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Monday Contra Dance","details":"What better way to start the week? Only $3! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday.","links":["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/?tribe_events=monday-night-dance&eventDate=2024-04-15","https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-04-15/"],"start":"2024-04-15T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-15T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NH","city":"Nelson","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$3","organisation":"CDSS","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":"Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance","details":"Our monthly dance is “Blue Zone” living in a war zone world. Connect with neighbors, move your body, eat healthy(ish) food, give your social media a downtime. Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance might just help you live to age 100. \n$5 or pay what you can.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/southern-illinois-community-contra-dance/2024-04-20/"],"start":"2024-04-20T17:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-20T19:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"IL","city":"Carbondale","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$5","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Passover Contra Dance","details":"This dance will have a live band.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/passover-contra-dance/","https://www.meetup.com/bay-saint-louis-contra-dance-meetup-group/events/299861338/"],"start":"2024-04-21T13:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-04-21T16:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MS","city":"Gulfport","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$10","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Monday Contra Dance","details":"What better way to start the week? Only $3! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday.","links":["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/?tribe_events=monday-night-dance&eventDate=2024-04-22","https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-04-22/"],"start":"2024-04-22T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-22T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NH","city":"Nelson","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$3","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"CDK Contra & Square Dance","details":"Contra & Square Dance – Beginning Workshop 7pm, Dancing 7:30-10:30pm \n4th Saturday Schedule: \n\nFebruary 24: Contra & Squares with Hawks and Owls String Band, calls by Karin Neils & Friends \nMarch 23: Contra & Squares with Soltre, calls by Mike Clark\nJune 22: Contra & Squares – ADVANCED Dance  Brook Farm, calls by Laurie Pietravalle\n\nSuggested donation $5-$20","links":["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/","https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-square-dance/2024-04-27/"],"start":"2024-04-27T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-27T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MI","city":"Kalamazoo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"CDSS","cancelled":true,"source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Northern Dutchess Contradance","details":"Come dance with us! We are bringing gender-neutral calling to BeckHook with Hudson Valley Community Dances! \nOpen to dancers of any level of experience (including none), any age, with or without a partner. Dances are taught as they go, dress comfortably and enjoy the amazing music and community. Calling Larks and Robins, choose whichever suits you best or try out both! ❤️ 🌈 \nDoors open 6:45, beginner lesson 7:15, dance 7:30-10:30pm.  \nAdmission: $15-20 sliding scale, $7-10 with fulltime student ID.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/northern-dutchess-contradance/","https://www.facebook.com/events/262062196956617/"],"start":"2024-04-27T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-27T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NY","city":"Rhinebeck","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$7-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"NACDS Contra Dance","details":"Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.\nContra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.\nNewcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.\nCheck Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.\nWear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.\nMembers $10;  non-members $15.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2024-04-27/"],"start":"2024-04-27T18:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-04-27T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"AL","city":"Huntsville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","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":"Hayward Contra Dance","details":"We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. \nFor years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. \nSome of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: \nHayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. \nAs a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. \nMeeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. \nOur venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. \nThese features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have a Facebook group.","links":["https://sfbaycontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-04-28/","https://www.facebook.com/events/419238437381766/"],"start":"2024-04-28T16:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-04-28T19:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Hayward","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$15-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Monday Contra Dance","details":"What better way to start the week? Only $3! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday.","links":["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/monday-night-dance/2024-04-29/","https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-04-29/"],"start":"2024-04-29T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-29T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NH","city":"Nelson","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$3","organisation":"CDSS","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":"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":"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":"2024-05-04T18:30:00-07:00","end":"2024-05-04T22:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Oakland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Monday Contra Dance","details":"What better way to start the week? Only $3! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday.","links":["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/monday-night-dance/2024-05-06/","https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-05-06/"],"start":"2024-05-06T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-06T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NH","city":"Nelson","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$3","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/2024-05-11/"],"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":"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/2024-05-11/"],"start":"2024-05-11T18:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-05-11T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"AL","city":"Huntsville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"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":"Mother's Day Contra Dance","details":"This event features a live band.","links":["https://www.meetup.com/bay-saint-louis-contra-dance-meetup-group/events/300719374/","https://cdss.org/event/mothers-day-contra-dance/"],"start":"2024-05-12T13:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-12T16:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MS","city":"Gulfport","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Hayward Contra Dance","details":"We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. \nFor years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. \nSome of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: \nHayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. \nAs a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. \nMeeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. \nOur venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. \nThese features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have a Facebook group.","links":["https://sfbaycontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-05-12/"],"start":"2024-05-12T16:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-05-12T19:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Hayward","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$15-$20","organisation":"CDSS","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/2024-05-16/"],"start":"2024-05-16T20:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-05-16T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Alan Winston"],"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance","details":"Our monthly dance is “Blue Zone” living in a war zone world. Connect with neighbors, move your body, eat healthy(ish) food, give your social media a downtime. Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance might just help you live to age 100. \n$5 or pay what you can.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/southern-illinois-community-contra-dance/2024-05-18/"],"start":"2024-05-18T17:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-18T19:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"IL","city":"Carbondale","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$5","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"South Florida Contradance","details":"Enjoying contra dance\nYou’ll be smiling and laughing.\nNo partner is necessary. Lesson at the beginning. Wear casual clothes and soft soled shoes.\nAge range 10-100\nDances are called.\nPut the phone down and destress your life.","links":["https://www.facebook.com/events/1492896184639315/","https://cdss.org/event/south-florida-contradance/2024-05-18/"],"start":"2024-05-18T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-18T21:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"FL","city":"Boca Raton","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Keeping it Reel"],"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"CDSS","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/2024-05-25/"],"start":"2024-05-25T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-25T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MI","city":"Kalamazoo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"CDSS","cancelled":true,"source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"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/2024-05-25/"],"start":"2024-05-25T18:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-05-25T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"AL","city":"Huntsville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"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=5439","https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-05-25/"],"start":"2024-05-25T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-05-25T22:30:00-07:00","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":"Hayward Contra Dance","details":"We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. \nFor years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. \nSome of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: \nHayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. \nAs a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. \nMeeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. \nOur venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. \nThese features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have a Facebook group.","links":["https://sfbaycontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-05-26/"],"start":"2024-05-26T16:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-05-26T19:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Hayward","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$15-$20","organisation":"CDSS","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/2024-05-30/"],"start":"2024-05-30T20:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-05-30T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["The Cain Raisers"],"callers":["Kelsey Hartman"],"price":"$6-$25","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/2024-06-01/"],"start":"2024-06-01T18:30:00-07:00","end":"2024-06-01T22:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Oakland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Wednesday Night Contra Dance","details":"Caroline Barnes calls to music by Contra Intuitive – Peggy Kaiser (piano), Ryck Kaiser (fiddle), and special guest Dan Levenson (fiddle, banjo). \nNewcomers always welcome! New dancer workshops at 7:30. BFMS and FSGW members $10, non-members $15. Under 21 and students dance for free. Online payment link and more information at bfms.org","links":["https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php","https://cdss.org/event/wednesday-night-contra-dance/","https://www.facebook.com/events/737366611808418/"],"start":"2024-06-05T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-06-05T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Baltimore","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Contra Intuitive"],"callers":["Caroline Barnes"],"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","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/2024-06-06/"],"start":"2024-06-06T20:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-06-06T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["The Whiskey Brothers Trio"],"callers":["Claire Takemori"],"price":"$6-$25","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/2024-06-08/"],"start":"2024-06-08T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-06-08T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MI","city":"Kalamazoo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["River Music"],"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/2024-06-08/"],"start":"2024-06-08T18:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-06-08T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"AL","city":"Huntsville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Second Saturday BFMS Contra Dance","details":"Steve Gester calling to Renee Mendenhall (accordion), Janina O’Brien (keyboard), and Steven Epstein (clarinet and sax) \nDance lesson: 7:30. Admission is: $10 BFMS Members & Affiliates, $15 non-members. Under 21 and full-time students with ID: Free. \nBeginners and families are welcome. No experience necessary; you don’t need to bring a partner.","links":["https://www.bfms.org/saturdayDance.php","https://cdss.org/event/second-saturday-bfms-contra-dance/"],"start":"2024-06-08T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-06-08T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Baltimore","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Steve Gester"],"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","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/2024-06-08/"],"start":"2024-06-08T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-06-08T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$6-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Hayward Contra Dance","details":"We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. \nFor years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. \nSome of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: \nHayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. \nAs a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. \nMeeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. \nOur venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. \nThese features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have a Facebook group.","links":["https://sfbaycontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-06-09/"],"start":"2024-06-09T16:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-06-09T19:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Hayward","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$15-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance","details":"Our monthly dance is “Blue Zone” living in a war zone world. Connect with neighbors, move your body, eat healthy(ish) food, give your social media a downtime. Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance might just help you live to age 100. \n$5 or pay what you can.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/southern-illinois-community-contra-dance/2024-06-15/"],"start":"2024-06-15T17:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-06-15T19:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"IL","city":"Carbondale","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$5","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"South Florida Contradance","details":"Enjoying contra dance\nYou’ll be smiling and laughing.\nNo partner is necessary. Lesson at the beginning. Wear casual clothes and soft soled shoes.\nAge range 10-100\nDances are called.\nPut the phone down and destress your life.","links":["https://www.facebook.com/events/2197254800628533","https://cdss.org/event/south-florida-contradance/2024-06-15/"],"start":"2024-06-15T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-06-15T21:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"FL","city":"Boca Raton","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Cornbread"],"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Wednesday Night Contra Dance BFMS","details":"Ben Sela and Rebecca Anger call to music by Charlie Pilzer (piano) and Zachary Mills (fiddle) \nBeginners and families welcome! New dancer workshops at 7:30. BFMS and FSGW members $10, non-members $15. Under 21 and students dance for free. Online payment link and more information at bfms.org","links":["https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php","https://cdss.org/event/wednesday-night-contra-dance-bfms/"],"start":"2024-06-19T20:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-06-19T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Baltimore","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Charlie Pilzer & Zachary Mills"],"callers":["Ben Sela","Rebecca Anger"],"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","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/2024-06-20/"],"start":"2024-06-20T20:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-06-20T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["The New Vintage Revelers"],"callers":["Erik Hoffman"],"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"CDSS","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/2024-06-22/"],"start":"2024-06-22T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-06-22T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MI","city":"Kalamazoo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"bands":["Brook Farm String Band"],"callers":["Laurie Pietravalle"],"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/2024-06-22/"],"start":"2024-06-22T18:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-06-22T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"AL","city":"Huntsville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"BACDS Family Week","details":"BACDS Family Week celebrates its 31st year with its magical dance and music celebration in the beautiful redwoods of Aptos, CA. Open and welcoming to families of all kinds and sizes! \nStaff this year will include Shirleigh Brannon (Irish dance), Lindsay Verbil (English Country Dance), Yoyo Zhou (Contra) and Susan Frontczak (theater and storytelling), plus Talitha Amadeo Aho (singing), Jeff Spero (keyboard), M’Gilvry Allen (fiddle), Ben Saylor (Irish flute), Anne Bingham Goess (fiddle), Craig Johnson (keyboard), Lorraine Kostka (crafts), and Raffi Maslan and Andy Wilson (Circus Arts). Camp also offers Waldorf-inspired preschool and roving babysitters for the little ones. \n$975 adults, $840 teens, $650 kids 6-12, $300 kids 2-5. Work trade discount available.","links":["https://www.bacds.org/familyweek/","https://cdss.org/event/bay-area-country-dance-society-family-week-camp/"],"start_date":"2024-06-23","end_date":"2024-06-29","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Aptos","styles":["contra","ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Lindsay Verbil","Yoyo Zhou"],"price":"$650-$975","organisation":"CDSS","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=5441","https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-06-22/"],"start":"2024-06-22T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-06-22T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$6-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Hayward Contra Dance","details":"We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. \nFor years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. \nSome of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: \nHayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. \nAs a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. \nMeeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. \nOur venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. \nThese features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have a Facebook group.","links":["https://sfbaycontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-06-23/"],"start":"2024-06-23T16:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-06-23T19:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Hayward","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$15-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Contra Dance in Mississippi","details":"This is a contra dance with a live band.","links":["https://www.meetup.com/bay-saint-louis-contra-dance-meetup-group/events/301191242/","https://cdss.org/event/june-contra-dance-in-mississippi/"],"start":"2024-06-30T13:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-06-30T16:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MS","city":"Gulfport","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Wednesday Night Contra Dance BFMS","details":"Greg Frock calls to Wild Wombats of the Chesapeake—Carl Friedman (fiddle), Janina O’Brien (piano), Ralph Barthine (guitar), and Robin Wilson (flute, sax, etc). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. \nThe Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra and Square Dancing at 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 PM on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church \nAdmission is $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers, Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: free. \nOnline payment only.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/wednesday-night-contra-dance-bfms-2/"],"start":"2024-07-03T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-07-03T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Baltimore","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Wild Wombats of the Chesapeake"],"callers":["Greg Frock"],"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","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/2024-07-04/"],"start":"2024-07-04T20:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-07-04T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"CDSS","cancelled":true,"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/2024-07-06/"],"start":"2024-07-06T18:30:00-07:00","end":"2024-07-06T22:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Oakland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Natterjack"],"callers":["Alex Deis-Lauby"],"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"East Thetford Pavilion Dance","details":"Dance starts at 7:30; there will be some walk-throughs at 7:15. Potluck desserts at the break. \nFee: $15+ for adults, and $5 for 16 and under. Cash (or check) only. \nJuly 13: Adina Gordon calling, music by Calico \nAugust 10: David Eisenstadter calling, music by Blind Squirrel","links":["https://cdss.org/event/east-thetford-pavilion-dance/2024-07-13/","https://www.facebook.com/events/354417904318409/"],"start":"2024-07-13T19:15:00-04:00","end":"2024-07-13T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Thetford","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"bands":["Calico"],"callers":["Adina Gordon"],"price":"$5-$15","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/2024-07-13/"],"start":"2024-07-13T18:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-07-13T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"AL","city":"Huntsville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"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/2024-07-13/"],"start":"2024-07-13T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-07-13T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$6-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Hayward Contra Dance","details":"We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. \nFor years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. \nSome of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: \nHayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. \nAs a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. \nMeeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. \nOur venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. \nThese features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have a Facebook group.","links":["https://sfbaycontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-07-14/"],"start":"2024-07-14T16:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-07-14T19:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Hayward","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$15-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Wednesday Night Contra Dance BFMS","details":"Melissa Chatham calls to music by Ken Kolodner (hammered dulcimer, fiddle, etc.) and Elke Baker (fiddle), with possible mystery friends.  \nThe Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra and Square Dancing at 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 PM on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. Beginners and families welcome; new dancer orientation at 7:30pm. \nOnline payment only.","links":["https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php","https://cdss.org/event/wednesday-night-contra-dance-bfms-3/"],"start":"2024-07-17T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-07-17T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Baltimore","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"callers":["Melissa Chatham"],"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","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://www.bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/","https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-07-18/"],"start":"2024-07-18T20:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-07-18T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Erik Hoffman"],"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance","details":"Our monthly dance is “Blue Zone” living in a war zone world. Connect with neighbors, move your body, eat healthy(ish) food, give your social media a downtime. Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance might just help you live to age 100. \n$5 or pay what you can.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/southern-illinois-community-contra-dance/2024-07-20/"],"start":"2024-07-20T17:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-07-20T19:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"IL","city":"Carbondale","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$5","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"South Florida Contradance","details":"Enjoying contra dance\nYou’ll be smiling and laughing.\nNo partner is necessary. Lesson at the beginning. Wear casual clothes and soft soled shoes.\nAge range 10-100\nDances are called.\nPut the phone down and destress your life.","links":["https://sites.google.com/site/southfloridacontradance/home","https://cdss.org/event/south-florida-contradance/2024-07-20/"],"start":"2024-07-20T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-07-20T21:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"FL","city":"Boca Raton","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"CDSS","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/2024-07-27/"],"start":"2024-07-27T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-07-27T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MI","city":"Kalamazoo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"CDSS","cancelled":true,"source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"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/2024-07-27/"],"start":"2024-07-27T18:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-07-27T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"AL","city":"Huntsville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"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=5897","https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-07-27/"],"start":"2024-07-27T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-07-27T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Ric Goldman"],"price":"$6-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Hayward Contra Dance","details":"We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. \nFor years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. \nSome of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: \nHayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. \nAs a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. \nMeeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. \nOur venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. \nThese features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have a Facebook group.","links":["https://sfbaycontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-07-28/"],"start":"2024-07-28T16:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-07-28T19:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Hayward","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$15-$20","organisation":"CDSS","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://www.bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/","https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-08-01/"],"start":"2024-08-01T20:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-08-01T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"CDSS","cancelled":true,"source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Special Contra Dance","details":"A SPECIAL CONTRA DANCE in partnership with Charlestown Senior Living Community\n1:30-4:00 PM\nAnn Fallon calling to music by Jumping Sharks (Robin Wilson, Emily Aubrey, and Michael Raitzyk)\nDance lesson: 1:00 PM\nOnline payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. \nLocation: Charlestown Senior Living Community. 719 Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville, Maryland 21228. Follow signs for Cross Creek Station Clubhouse. The dance will be in the Conference Center within the Clubhouse. \nAdmission is: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free","links":["https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-bfms-charlestown-senior-living/","https://www.bfms.org/saturdayDance.php"],"start":"2024-08-03T13:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-08-03T16:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Baltimore","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Jumping Sharks"],"callers":["Ann Fallon"],"price":"$10-$15","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/2024-08-03/"],"start":"2024-08-03T18:30:00-07:00","end":"2024-08-03T22:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Oakland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Wednesday Night Contra Dance BFMS","details":"Andrea Nettleton calls to music by Megan Beller (fiddle) and Charley Beller (mandolin, banjo, feet). \nThe Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra and Square Dancing, 8pm-10:30pm on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. Beginners always welcome! Intro lesson at 7:30pm.  \nAdmission is $10 for members, $15 for non-members, Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: free. \nOnline payment only.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/wednesday-night-contra-dance-bfms-4/"],"start":"2024-08-07T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-08-07T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Baltimore","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Andrea Nettleton"],"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"East Thetford Pavilion Dance","details":"Dance starts at 7:30; there will be some walk-throughs at 7:15. Potluck desserts at the break. \nFee: $15+ for adults, and $5 for 16 and under. Cash (or check) only. \nJuly 13: Adina Gordon calling, music by Calico \nAugust 10: David Eisenstadter calling, music by Blind Squirrel","links":["https://www.facebook.com/events/862488715686258/","https://cdss.org/event/east-thetford-pavilion-dance/2024-08-10/"],"start":"2024-08-10T19:15:00-04:00","end":"2024-08-10T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Thetford","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"bands":["Blind Squirrel"],"callers":["David Eisenstadter"],"price":"$5-$15","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/2024-08-10/"],"start":"2024-08-10T18:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-08-10T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"AL","city":"Huntsville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Second Saturday BFMS Contra Dance","details":"Kim Forry calling to The Orphans—a high energy trio, with a specialty for French Canadian tunes,\nPeter Buchak on accordion, Ben Kennedy on piano, Miranda Weinberg on fiddle. \nDance lesson: 7:30 \nAdmission is: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free\nOnline payment only. \nPotluck snacks at the break.","links":["https://www.bfms.org/saturdayDance.php","https://cdss.org/event/second-saturday-bfms-contra-dance-2/"],"start":"2024-08-10T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-08-10T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Baltimore","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["The Orphans"],"callers":["Kim Forry"],"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"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/2024-08-10/"],"start":"2024-08-10T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-08-10T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$6-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Hayward Contra Dance","details":"We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. \nFor years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. \nSome of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: \nHayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. \nAs a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. \nMeeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. \nOur venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. \nThese features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have a Facebook group.","links":["https://sfbaycontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-08-11/"],"start":"2024-08-11T16:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-08-11T19:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Hayward","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$15-$20","organisation":"CDSS","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/2024-08-15/"],"start":"2024-08-15T20:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-08-15T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Eric Black"],"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance","details":"Our monthly dance is “Blue Zone” living in a war zone world. Connect with neighbors, move your body, eat healthy(ish) food, give your social media a downtime. Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance might just help you live to age 100. \n$5 or pay what you can.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/southern-illinois-community-contra-dance/2024-08-17/"],"start":"2024-08-17T17:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-08-17T19:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"IL","city":"Carbondale","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$5","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"South Florida Contradance","details":"Enjoying contra dance\nYou’ll be smiling and laughing.\nNo partner is necessary. Lesson at the beginning. Wear casual clothes and soft soled shoes.\nAge range 10-100\nDances are called.\nPut the phone down and destress your life.","links":["https://sites.google.com/site/southfloridacontradance/home","https://cdss.org/event/south-florida-contradance/2024-08-17/"],"start":"2024-08-17T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-08-17T21:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"FL","city":"Boca Raton","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Contra Dance in Mississippi","details":"This contra dance will have a live band. We have the dance once a month.","links":["https://www.meetup.com/bay-saint-louis-contra-dance-meetup-group/events/302305263/","https://cdss.org/event/august-contra-dance-in-mississippi/"],"start":"2024-08-18T13:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-08-18T16:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MS","city":"Gulfport","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$10","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Wednesday Night Contra Dance BFMS","details":"April Blum calls to music by Lovely Lane String Band—Brenna Hogan (fiddle), Shane Knudsen (fiddle), John Sauer (guitar), Lisa Roberts (banjo), and Art Abrams (bass). \nThe Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra and Square Dancing, 8pm-10:30pm on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. Beginners always welcome! Intro lesson at 7:30pm.  \nAdmission is $10 for members, $15 for non-members, Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: free. \nOnline payment only.","links":["https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php","https://cdss.org/event/wednesday-night-contra-dance-bfms-5/"],"start":"2024-08-21T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-08-21T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Baltimore","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Lovely Lane String Band"],"callers":["April Blum"],"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"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/2024-08-24/"],"start":"2024-08-24T18:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-08-24T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"AL","city":"Huntsville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"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=5899","https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-08-24/"],"start":"2024-08-24T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-08-24T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$6-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Dancing Planet Contra Dance","details":"Join us for a lovely afternoon of contra dancing in the Bumper Car Pavilion! Scott Higgs will be calling to the music of High Drive (Dave Wiesler, piano; David Knight, fiddle; Paul Oorts, mandolin, other strings). Dance runs 3:00-6:00 pm, introductory session at 2:30 pm. \n$15.00, cash or Venmo accepted, sorry, no credit cards","links":["https://dancingplanetproductions.com/contra/","https://cdss.org/event/sunday-afternoon-dancing-planet-contra-dance-2/"],"start":"2024-08-25T14:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-08-25T18:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Glen Echo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["High Drive"],"callers":["Scott Higgs"],"price":"$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Hayward Contra Dance","details":"We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. \nFor years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. \nSome of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: \nHayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. \nAs a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. \nMeeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. \nOur venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. \nThese features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have a Facebook group.","links":["https://sfbaycontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-08-25/"],"start":"2024-08-25T16:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-08-25T19:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Hayward","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$15-$20","organisation":"CDSS","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/2024-08-29/"],"start":"2024-08-29T20:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-08-29T22:30:00-07:00","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":"Fifth Saturday Contra at Guiding Star Grange","details":"Caller and featured musicians vary each time; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. \nNote: Each dance series now has its own COVID protocol. We hope every dancer will feel comfortable at one or more dances.","links":["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html","https://cdss.org/event/fifth-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-08-31/"],"start":"2024-08-31T20:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-08-31T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MA","city":"Greenfield","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"bands":["Stomp Rocket"],"callers":["Steve Zakon-Anderson"],"price":"$12-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Wednesday Night Contra Dance","details":"Carl Friedman calls to music by Strings on Wings: Barb Schmid (fiddle), Todd Clewel (guitar), Aaron Blouin (bass). \nThe Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra and Square Dancing, 8pm-10:30pm on 1st, 3rd, and sometimes 5th Wednesdays at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. Beginners always welcome! Intro lesson at 7:30pm.  \nAdmission is $10 for members, $15 for non-members, Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: free. \nOnline payment only.","links":["https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php","https://cdss.org/event/wednesday-night-contra-dance-2/"],"start":"2024-09-04T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-09-04T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Baltimore","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Strings on Wings"],"callers":["Carl Friedman"],"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"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/2024-09-05/"],"start":"2024-09-05T20:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-09-05T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Forty Again Fest","details":"I’m throwing 2 nights of music and dance for my 40th birthday, at my home The Pink Poodle: \n\nSquare Dance with Charmaine Slaven and The New Hoosier Broadcasters\nContra Dance with Chet Gray and Euphor","links":["https://cdss.org/event/forty-again-fest/2024-09-06/","https://cdss.org/event/forty-again-fest/2024-09-07/","https://www.facebook.com/events/8663964143618269/","https://www.facebook.com/events/1490271261861310/"],"start":"2024-09-06T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-09-07T21:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"IN","city":"Bloomington","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"bands":["Euphor","New Hoosier Broadcasters"],"callers":["Charmaine Slaven","Chet Gray","Tamara Loewenthal"],"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/2024-09-07/"],"start":"2024-09-07T18:30:00-07:00","end":"2024-09-07T22:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Oakland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Magic Reelism"],"callers":["Yoyo Zhou"],"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"All-Ages Community Barn Dance","details":"The Fox Valley Folklore Society presents an afternoon of dancing, starting with easy, all-ages material, and progressing to squares and contras, all done to live music.","links":["https://fvfs.org/WordPress/events/barn-dance/","https://cdss.org/event/all-ages-community-barn-dance/2024-09-08/"],"start":"2024-09-08T14:00:00-05:00","end":"2024-09-08T17:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"IL","city":"Glen Ellyn","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"bands":["Really Cool Hats"],"callers":["Meg Dedolph"],"price":"$5-$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Hayward Contra Dance","details":"We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. \nFor years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. \nSome of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: \nHayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. \nAs a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. \nMeeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. \nOur venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. \nThese features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have a Facebook group.","links":["https://sfbaycontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-09-08/"],"start":"2024-09-08T16:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-09-08T19:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Hayward","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$15-$20","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/2024-09-14/"],"start":"2024-09-14T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-09-14T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MI","city":"Kalamazoo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Cosmic Otters"],"callers":["Laurie Pietravalle"],"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Floyd Contra Dance","details":"A small, local dance in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We’re on the Crooked Road Trail, which highlights Appalachian music and heritage. Beginners lessons start at 7, dance starts at 7:30.","links":["https://www.floydcontradance.org/","https://cdss.org/event/floyd-contra-dance/2024-09-14/"],"start":"2024-09-14T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-09-14T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"VA","city":"Floyd","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10","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/2024-09-14/"],"start":"2024-09-14T18:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-09-14T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"AL","city":"Huntsville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Second Saturday BFMS Contra Dance","details":"Sue Gola calling to Zachary Mills fiddle & feet, Bobby LaRose mandolin, and Charlie Pilzer piano\nDance lesson: 7:30\nOnline payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged.\nLocation: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212\nAdmission is: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free\nPotluck snacks at the break","links":["https://www.bfms.org/saturdayDance.php","https://cdss.org/event/second-saturday-baltimore-folk-music-society-contra-dance/"],"start":"2024-09-14T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-09-14T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Baltimore","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Sue Gola"],"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"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/2024-09-14/"],"start":"2024-09-14T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-09-14T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$6-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Dancing Planet Contra Dance","details":"Join us for an afternoon of contra dancing in the Bumper Car Pavilion! Mary Wesley will call to music by Starling (Mo Brachfeld, fiddle and Jared Kirkpatrick, mandolin & keyboard). Dance runs 3:00-6:00 pm, introductory session at 2:30 pm. \n$15.00, cash or Venmo accepted. Sorry, no credit cards","links":["https://dancingplanetproductions.com/contra/","https://cdss.org/event/sunday-afternoon-dancing-planet-contra-dance-3/"],"start":"2024-09-15T14:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-09-15T18:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Glen Echo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Starling"],"callers":["Mary Wesley"],"price":"$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Wednesday Night Contra Dance","details":"Janine Smith and Susan Taylor call to The Dead Sea Squirrels—Cathy Mason (fiddle), Craig Edwards (fiddle, banjo, and mandolin), and Henry Yoshimura (guitar). \nThe Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra and Square Dancing, 8pm-10:30pm on 1st, 3rd, and sometimes 5th Wednesdays at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. Beginners always welcome! Intro lesson at 7:30pm.  \nAdmission is $10 for members, $15 for non-members, Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: free. \nOnline payment only.","links":["https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php","https://cdss.org/event/wednesday-night-contra-dance/"],"start":"2024-09-18T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-09-18T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Baltimore","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Dead Sea Squirrels"],"callers":["Janine Smith","Susan Taylor"],"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"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/2024-09-19/"],"start":"2024-09-19T20:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-09-19T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["The Flagstones"],"callers":["Doe Taryn"],"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance","details":"Our monthly dance is “Blue Zone” living in a war zone world. Connect with neighbors, move your body, eat healthy(ish) food, give your social media a downtime. Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance might just help you live to age 100. \n$5 or pay what you can.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/southern-illinois-community-contra-dance/2024-09-21/"],"start":"2024-09-21T17:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-09-21T19:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"IL","city":"Carbondale","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$5","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"South Florida Contradance","details":"Enjoying contra dance\nYou’ll be smiling and laughing.\nNo partner is necessary. Lesson at the beginning. Wear casual clothes and soft soled shoes.\nAge range 10-100\nDances are called.\nPut the phone down and destress your life.","links":["https://sites.google.com/site/southfloridacontradance/home","https://cdss.org/event/south-florida-contradance/2024-09-21/"],"start":"2024-09-21T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-09-21T21:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"FL","city":"Boca Raton","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Wasatch Contra Dance","details":"We Dance every Third Saturday of the Month!\nBeginner’s session starts at 7:00 pm\nDance starts at 7:30 pm\nGeneral admission $10\nSliding Scale (financial hardship) $8\nYouth $5","links":["https://wasatchcontras.org/","https://cdss.org/event/wasatch-contras-third-saturday-monthly-contra-dance/2024-09-21/"],"start":"2024-09-21T19:00:00-06:00","end":"2024-09-21T22:30:00-06:00","country":"USA","state":"UT","city":"Salt Lake City","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Benefit Dance for CDSS","details":"Please join us for a potluck brunch and dance at Ballroom Blum with calling by CDSS President David Smukler and music by Tina Chancey, Colleen Reed, and Melissa Running. The program will include English country dances and vintage and modern contra dances. Suggested minimum donation $30. All proceeds to benefit the Country Dance and Song Society.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/benefit-dance-for-cdss/","https://www.facebook.com/events/1566010437295512/"],"start":"2024-09-22T11:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-09-22T15:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Adelphi","styles":["contra","ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"bands":["Tina Chancey, Colleen Reed & Melissa Running"],"callers":["Dave Smukler"],"price":"$30","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Hayward Contra Dance","details":"We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. \nFor years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. \nSome of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: \nHayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. \nAs a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. \nMeeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. \nOur venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. \nThese features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have a Facebook group.","links":["https://sfbaycontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-09-22/"],"start":"2024-09-22T16:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-09-22T19:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Hayward","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$15-$20","organisation":"CDSS","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/2024-09-28/"],"start":"2024-09-28T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-09-28T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MI","city":"Kalamazoo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Brook Farm String Band"],"callers":["Mike Clark"],"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/2024-09-28/"],"start":"2024-09-28T18:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-09-28T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"AL","city":"Huntsville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"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=5902","https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-09-28/"],"start":"2024-09-28T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-09-28T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["The Overtones"],"callers":["Richard Barnes"],"price":"$6-$20","organisation":"CDSS","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/2024-10-03/"],"start":"2024-10-03T20:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-10-03T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Green Gates"],"price":"$6-$25","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/2024-10-05/"],"start":"2024-10-05T18:30:00-07:00","end":"2024-10-05T22:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Oakland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Kelsey Hartman"],"price":"$5-$20","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/2024-10-12/"],"start":"2024-10-12T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-10-12T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MI","city":"Kalamazoo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Gulf Coast Drifters"],"callers":["Dwayne Johnson"],"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Floyd Contra Dance","details":"A small, local dance in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We’re on the Crooked Road Trail, which highlights Appalachian music and heritage. Beginners lessons start at 7, dance starts at 7:30.","links":["https://www.floydcontradance.org/","https://cdss.org/event/floyd-contra-dance/2024-10-12/"],"start":"2024-10-12T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-10-12T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"VA","city":"Floyd","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Worcester Contra Dance","details":"When: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [short basics session 7:15 pm]\nWhere: Wesley United Methodist Church’s Gymnasium, 114 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608\nThis is so wicked fun!! 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 Wesley United Methodist Church. There is plenty of parking and additional parking behind the building (enter by driving up State St and turning Left into the parking area @ 10-12 State St, Worcester, MA 01609 for parking)\nLive Music: Crossover Duo, who are Alex Cumming (Accordion/Piano), Len Bittenson (Viola/Fiddle/Recorder) and Carol Bittenson (Fiddle). They have been performing for over 6 years, playing for Contra, English Country Dances and Ceilidhs across New England and beyond. With Carol and Len’s driving New England fiddle style and glorious harmonizations and Alex’s robust and rhythmic backing, you are in for an exciting and very danceable few hours of music!\nCaller: Don Veino from Massachusetts. Don says he loves to create opportunities for dancers to have fun, no matter the group size.\nAdmission: (your choice) $10–$12 per person, $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).\nRole terms: “Ladies & Gents” or “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":"2024-10-12T19:15:00-04:00","end":"2024-10-12T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MA","city":"Worcester","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Crossover Duo"],"callers":["Don Veino"],"price":"$6-$12","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/2024-10-12/"],"start":"2024-10-12T18:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-10-12T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"AL","city":"Huntsville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"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/2024-10-12/"],"start":"2024-10-12T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-10-12T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$6-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"All-Ages Community Barn Dance","details":"The Fox Valley Folklore Society presents an afternoon of dancing, starting with easy, all-ages material, and progressing to squares and contras, all done to live music.","links":["https://fvfs.org/WordPress/events/barn-dance/","https://cdss.org/event/all-ages-community-barn-dance/2024-10-13/"],"start":"2024-10-13T14:00:00-05:00","end":"2024-10-13T17:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"IL","city":"Glen Ellyn","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"callers":["Meg Dedolph"],"price":"$5-$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Hayward Contra Dance","details":"We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. \nFor years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. \nSome of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: \nHayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. \nAs a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. \nMeeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. \nOur venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. \nThese features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have a Facebook group.","links":["https://sfbaycontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-10-13/"],"start":"2024-10-13T16:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-10-13T19:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Hayward","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$15-$20","organisation":"CDSS","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/2024-10-17/"],"start":"2024-10-17T20:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-10-17T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["contra","ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Charlie Fenton"],"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Wasatch Wiggle","details":"Music by Playing with Fyre—Rob Zisette, Steve Kemple, and George Paul\nCalling by Susan Petrick—Redwood City, California \nYour registration for Wasatch Wiggle 2024 includes:\nDancing starting at 7:00 pm on Friday, and ending at 2:00pm on Sunday. All dances and workshops are included. \nMeals included are continental breakfast on Saturday and Sunday. Healthy snacks will be available all weekend. \nSaturday dinner is on your own. Salt Lake City is known for its world class restaurants and varied dining opportunities. Several are within walking distance.","links":["https://wasatchcontras.org/ww/","https://cdss.org/event/wasatch-wiggle-contradance-weekend-2024/"],"start":"2024-10-18T19:00:00-06:00","end":"2024-10-20T14:00:00-06:00","country":"USA","state":"UT","city":"Salt Lake City","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Playing with Fyre"],"callers":["Susan Petrick"],"price":"$75-$120","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance","details":"Our monthly dance is “Blue Zone” living in a war zone world. Connect with neighbors, move your body, eat healthy(ish) food, give your social media a downtime. Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance might just help you live to age 100. \n$5 or pay what you can.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/southern-illinois-community-contra-dance/2024-10-19/"],"start":"2024-10-19T17:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-10-19T19:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"IL","city":"Carbondale","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$5","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"South Florida Contradance","details":"Enjoying contra dance\nYou’ll be smiling and laughing.\nNo partner is necessary. Lesson at the beginning. Wear casual clothes and soft soled shoes.\nAge range 10-100\nDances are called.\nPut the phone down and destress your life.","links":["https://sites.google.com/site/southfloridacontradance/home","https://cdss.org/event/south-florida-contradance/2024-10-19/"],"start":"2024-10-19T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-10-19T21:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"FL","city":"Boca Raton","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"John C. Campbell Folk School Contra Dance","details":"Join us for a favorite Folk School pastime of contras, squares, circles, sets, and more. Dances feature live music with callers teaching dances. \n\nCaller: Deanna Palumbo\nBand: Coral Riff Band\nKeith House Community Room\n\nA donation of $5-10 per adult is suggested for most events, but all are welcome regardless of contribution. Lineup and schedule are subject to change. Check our online events calendar for the most up-to-date information.","links":["https://www.folkschool.org/calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D176858674","https://cdss.org/event/john-c-campbell-folk-school-contra-dance/"],"start":"2024-10-19T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-10-19T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Brasstown","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"bands":["Coral Riff"],"callers":["Deanna Palumbo"],"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Wasatch Contra Dance","details":"We Dance every Third Saturday of the Month!\nBeginner’s session starts at 7:00 pm\nDance starts at 7:30 pm\nGeneral admission $10\nSliding Scale (financial hardship) $8\nYouth $5","links":["https://wasatchcontras.org/","https://cdss.org/event/wasatch-contras-third-saturday-monthly-contra-dance/2024-10-19/"],"start":"2024-10-19T19:00:00-06:00","end":"2024-10-19T22:30:00-06:00","country":"USA","state":"UT","city":"Salt Lake City","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Mississippi Contra Dance","details":"This dance will feature live music.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/mississippi-contra-dance/"],"start":"2024-10-20T13:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-10-20T16:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MS","city":"Gulfport","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$10","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"San Francisco Contra Dance","details":"2nd & 4th Wednesday in San Francisco! \nRole names: The role names usually used at this series are “Larks” and “Robins.” \nBeginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00-10:30 \nCheck our website for details. \n$25 supporters; $20 non-members; $15 members; $6 students or low-income; or pay what you can.","links":["https://bacds.org/series/contra/san_francisco_wed/","https://cdss.org/event/san-francisco-contra-dance/2024-10-23/"],"start":"2024-10-23T19:30:00-07:00","end":"2024-10-23T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"San Francisco","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Halloween Contra Dance","details":"All-day Halloween contra dance (experienced dance in the afternoon) with gender-free calling by Darlene Underwood and music by Rum & Onions, Princeton Country Dancers’ ~40-member band led by Bob Pasquarello.\n \n$30 ($18-30 students/limited income).","links":["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/special-events","https://cdss.org/event/rum-onions/"],"start":"2024-10-26T15:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-10-26T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NJ","city":"Princeton","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"bands":["Rum & Onions"],"callers":["Darlene Underwood"],"price":"$12-$30","organisation":"CDSS","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/2024-10-26/"],"start":"2024-10-26T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-10-26T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MI","city":"Kalamazoo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Paul Tyler & Fred Campeau"],"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/2024-10-26/"],"start":"2024-10-26T18:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-10-26T22:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"AL","city":"Huntsville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"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=5904","https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-10-26/"],"start":"2024-10-26T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-10-26T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["CC Remix"],"callers":["Koren Wake"],"price":"$6-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Dancing Planet Contra Dance","details":"Join us for an afternoon of contras in the Bumper Car Pavilion! Caroline Barnes will call to the music of Froghammer (Glyn Collinson, bouzouki, guitars, vocals; Andrew Marcus, accordion; Dave Casserly, sax & vocals; Michael Ferguson, trombone; Bob Collins, drums; Jim Besser, concertina). Dance runs 3:00-6:00 pm, introductory session at 2:30 pm. \n$15.00, cash or Venmo. Sorry, no credit cards.","links":["https://dancingplanetproductions.com/contra/","https://cdss.org/event/sunday-afternoon-dancing-planet-contra-dance-5/"],"start":"2024-10-27T14:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-10-27T18:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Glen Echo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Froghammer"],"callers":["Caroline Barnes"],"price":"$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Hayward Contra Dance","details":"We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. \nFor years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. \nSome of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: \nHayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. \nAs a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. \nMeeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. \nOur venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. \nThese features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have a Facebook group.","links":["https://sfbaycontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-10-27/"],"start":"2024-10-27T16:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-10-27T19:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Hayward","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$15-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Baltimore Folk Music Society Wednesday Contra Dance","details":"The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra Dancing on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays, 8:00 to 10:30 p.m., in the hall at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. \n\nGender-free calling\nNo partner? No problem.\nNew dancer lesson every week at 7:30pm\nLive music from local, regional, and national bands\n\nAdmission \n\n$10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, ATDS)\n$15 for non-members\nUnder 21 and full-time students with IDs: Free!\n\nThe Wednesday Contra Dance is sponsored in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council. \nSee our Contra dance FAQs for general information on Contra Dances. \nPlease see our Behavior Policy.","links":["https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php","https://www.facebook.com/events/875638647971925/","https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-english-country-dance-2/2024-10-30/"],"start":"2024-10-30T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-10-30T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Baltimore","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Sugar Beat"],"callers":["Penelope Weinberger"],"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","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/2024-10-31/"],"start":"2024-10-31T20:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-10-31T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Uncle Dave"],"callers":["Erik Hoffman"],"price":"$6-$25","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/2024-11-02/"],"start":"2024-11-02T18:30:00-07:00","end":"2024-11-02T22:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Oakland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Doe Taryn"],"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Baltimore Folk Music Society Wednesday Contra Dance","details":"The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra Dancing on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays, 8:00 to 10:30 p.m., in the hall at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. \n\nGender-free calling\nNo partner? No problem.\nNew dancer lesson every week at 7:30pm\nLive music from local, regional, and national bands\n\nAdmission \n\n$10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, ATDS)\n$15 for non-members\nUnder 21 and full-time students with IDs: Free!\n\nThe Wednesday Contra Dance is sponsored in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council. \nSee our Contra dance FAQs for general information on Contra Dances. \nPlease see our Behavior Policy.","links":["https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php","https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-english-country-dance-2/2024-11-06/"],"start":"2024-11-06T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-11-06T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Baltimore","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Wild Wombats of the Chesapeake"],"callers":["Melissa Chatham"],"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Head for the Hills","details":"A getaway weekend of dance, music, and song at Camp Harlam, near Kresgeville, PA in the Poconos, sponsored by Princeton Country Dancers. \n\nContra Dancing and English Country Dancing every day\nCouple Dancing\nWorkshops: dance, singing, instrumental music, and more\nAn oh-so-elegant Saturday evening cocktail party with live swing dance music\nA fabulous ceilidh (sidesplitting skits, serious songs, dance performances…)\nTune swap/jamming\nLate night fun\n\n$190-$240","links":["http://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/about-hfth","https://cdss.org/event/head-for-the-hills/"],"start_date":"2024-11-08","end_date":"2024-11-10","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Kresgeville","styles":["contra","ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Raise the Roof","Brooklyn Swing Ensemble","A Joyful Noise"],"callers":["Donna Hunt","Scott Higgs","Gaye Fifer"],"price":"$140-$240","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Fire Ant Frolic","details":"Dance weekend Nov 8-10 in Austin. Lake Effect with Larry Unger. Koren Wake and Rich Goss calling.","links":["http://www.fireantfrolic.org/","https://cdss.org/event/fire-ant-frolic/"],"start_date":"2024-11-08","end_date":"2024-11-10","country":"USA","state":"TX","city":"Austin","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Lake Effect"],"callers":["Koren Wake","Rich Goss"],"price":"$60-$145","organisation":"CDSS","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/2024-11-07/"],"start":"2024-11-07T20:00:00-08:00","end":"2024-11-07T22:30:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Green Gates"],"callers":["Kelsey Hartman"],"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"English / Contra / Squares Weekend","details":"Join us for CDS Boston Centre’s first mixed dance weekend at the Concord Scout House!  We are excited to have Jenna Simpson as our English dance caller and Sue  Rosen for contras and squares. Many of us know Jenna by name because we often do dances that she has created. There will be four dances over the weekend. Pre-registration for these events is optional but doing so will make it easier for us to manage the event.","links":["https://www.cds-boston.org/event/mixed-english-and-contra-squares-weekend/2024-11-08/","https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-with-jenna-simpson/","https://cdss.org/event/mixed-english-and-american-dance/"],"start":"2024-11-08T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-11-10T16:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MA","city":"Concord","styles":["contra","ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"callers":["Jenna Simpson","Sue Rosen"],"price":"$20-$85","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Dance in the Desert","details":"Our annual weekend camp features callers Lisa Greenleaf and Susan Petrick, with music by Playing with Fyre and Stomp Rocket.","links":["https://tucsoncontradancers.org/tucson-contra-dancers/dance-in-the-desert-2024/","https://cdss.org/event/dance-in-the-desert-2024/"],"start":"2024-11-08T18:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-11-10T15:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"AZ","city":"Oracle","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"bands":["Playing with Fyre","Stomp Rocket"],"callers":["Lisa Greenleaf","Susan Petrick"],"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/2024-11-09/"],"start":"2024-11-09T19:00:00-05:00","end":"2024-11-09T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MI","city":"Kalamazoo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Myron Grant, Luke Panning & Keala Venema"],"callers":["Carol Steiner"],"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Floyd Contra Dance","details":"A small, local dance in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We’re on the Crooked Road Trail, which highlights Appalachian music and heritage. Beginners lessons start at 7, dance starts at 7:30.","links":["https://www.floydcontradance.org/","https://cdss.org/event/floyd-contra-dance/2024-11-09/"],"start":"2024-11-09T19:00:00-05:00","end":"2024-11-09T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"VA","city":"Floyd","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Worcester Contra Dance","details":"When: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [short basics session 7:15 pm]\nThis is so wicked fun! 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 Wesley U.M. Church. There is plenty of parking and additional parking behind the building (enter by driving up State St and turning Left into the parking area @ 10-12 State St.).\nLive Music: Alex Cumming (accordion/piano) and Cecilia Vacanti (fiddle). With Alex’s robust and rhythmic backing, you are in for an exciting and very danceable few hours of music!\nCaller: Harris Laperoff calls contra dances, square dances, and English country dances. He strives for an efficient, friendly calling style that adapts to halls of any skill level.\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: Just bring, clean shoes to dance in to preserve the floor (no high heels please). Dress is comfortable and as you like.\nRole Terms are: “Ladies & Gents” or “Women & Men” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works for you.","links":["https://www.worcesterdance.org/","https://cdss.org/event/worcester-contra-dance-2/"],"start":"2024-11-09T19:15:00-05:00","end":"2024-11-09T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MA","city":"Worcester","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Alex Cumming & Cecilia Vacanti"],"callers":["Harris Laperoff"],"price":"$6-$12","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/2024-11-09/"],"start":"2024-11-09T18:30:00-06:00","end":"2024-11-09T23:00:00-06:00","country":"USA","state":"AL","city":"Huntsville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"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/2024-11-09/"],"start":"2024-11-09T19:00:00-08:00","end":"2024-11-09T22:30:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$6-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"All-Ages Community Barn Dance","details":"The Fox Valley Folklore Society presents an afternoon of dancing, starting with easy, all-ages material, and progressing to squares and contras, all done to live music.","links":["https://fvfs.org/WordPress/events/barn-dance/","https://cdss.org/event/all-ages-community-barn-dance/2024-11-10/"],"start":"2024-11-10T14:00:00-06:00","end":"2024-11-10T17:00:00-06:00","country":"USA","state":"IL","city":"Glen Ellyn","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$5-$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Hayward Contra Dance","details":"We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. \nFor years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. \nSome of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: \nHayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. \nAs a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. \nMeeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. \nOur venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. \nThese features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have a Facebook group.","links":["https://sfbaycontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-11-10/"],"start":"2024-11-10T16:00:00-08:00","end":"2024-11-10T19:00:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Hayward","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$15-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"San Francisco Contra Dance","details":"2nd & 4th Wednesday in San Francisco! \nRole names: The role names usually used at this series are “Larks” and “Robins.” \nBeginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00-10:30 \nCheck our website for details. \n$25 supporters; $20 non-members; $15 members; $6 students or low-income; or pay what you can.","links":["https://bacds.org/series/contra/san_francisco_wed/","https://cdss.org/event/san-francisco-contra-dance/2024-11-13/"],"start":"2024-11-13T19:30:00-08:00","end":"2024-11-13T22:30:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"San Francisco","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance","details":"Our monthly dance is “Blue Zone” living in a war zone world. Connect with neighbors, move your body, eat healthy(ish) food, give your social media a downtime. Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance might just help you live to age 100. \n$5 or pay what you can.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/southern-illinois-community-contra-dance/2024-11-16/"],"start":"2024-11-16T17:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-11-16T19:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"IL","city":"Carbondale","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$5","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"South Florida Contradance","details":"Enjoying contra dance\nYou’ll be smiling and laughing.\nNo partner is necessary. Lesson at the beginning. Wear casual clothes and soft soled shoes.\nAge range 10-100\nDances are called.\nPut the phone down and destress your life.","links":["https://sites.google.com/site/southfloridacontradance/home","https://cdss.org/event/south-florida-contradance/2024-11-16/"],"start":"2024-11-16T19:00:00-05:00","end":"2024-11-16T21:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"FL","city":"Boca Raton","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Wasatch Contra Dance","details":"We Dance every Third Saturday of the Month!\nBeginner’s session starts at 7:00 pm\nDance starts at 7:30 pm\nGeneral admission $10\nSliding Scale (financial hardship) $8\nYouth $5","links":["https://wasatchcontras.org/","https://cdss.org/event/wasatch-contras-third-saturday-monthly-contra-dance/2024-11-16/"],"start":"2024-11-16T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-11-16T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"UT","city":"Salt Lake City","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Baltimore Folk Music Society Wednesday Contra Dance","details":"The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra Dancing on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays, 8:00 to 10:30 p.m., in the hall at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. \n\nGender-free calling\nNo partner? No problem.\nNew dancer lesson every week at 7:30pm\nLive music from local, regional, and national bands\n\nAdmission \n\n$10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, ATDS)\n$15 for non-members\nUnder 21 and full-time students with IDs: Free!\n\nThe Wednesday Contra Dance is sponsored in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council. \nSee our Contra dance FAQs for general information on Contra Dances. \nPlease see our Behavior Policy.","links":["https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php","https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-english-country-dance-2/2024-11-20/"],"start":"2024-11-20T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-11-20T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Baltimore","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Contre Temps"],"callers":["Steve Gester"],"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","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/2024-11-21/"],"start":"2024-11-21T20:00:00-08:00","end":"2024-11-21T22:30:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Uncle Dave"],"callers":["Claire Takemori"],"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"CDSS","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/2024-11-23/"],"start":"2024-11-23T19:00:00-05:00","end":"2024-11-23T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MI","city":"Kalamazoo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"bands":["Pimento Mori"],"callers":["Mike Clark"],"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"John C. Campbell Folk School Contra Dance","details":"Join us for a favorite Folk School pastime of contras, squares, circles, sets, and more. Dances feature live music with callers teaching dances. \n\nTraditional Group Dancing Weekend\nCaller: Charlotte Crittenden\nBand: Playing with Fyre\nKeith House Community Room\n\nA donation of $5-10 per adult is suggested for most events, but all are welcome regardless of contribution. Lineup and schedule are subject to change. Check our online events calendar for the most up-to-date information.","links":["https://www.folkschool.org/calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D178454205","https://cdss.org/event/john-c-campbell-folk-school-contra-dance-2/"],"start":"2024-11-23T19:00:00-05:00","end":"2024-11-23T22:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Brasstown","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"bands":["Playing with Fyre"],"callers":["Charlotte Crittenden"],"price":"$5-$10","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/2024-11-23/"],"start":"2024-11-23T18:30:00-06:00","end":"2024-11-23T23:00:00-06:00","country":"USA","state":"AL","city":"Huntsville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"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=6008","https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-11-23/"],"start":"2024-11-23T19:00:00-08:00","end":"2024-11-23T22:30:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Woe to Joy"],"callers":["Laurel Thomas"],"price":"$6-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Dancing Planet Contra Dance","details":"Join us for an afternoon of contra dances in the Bumper Car Pavilion! Gaye Fifer will call to the music of Waverley Station (David Knight, fiddle; Liz Donaldson, piano, Ralph Gordon, bass & cello). Dance runs 3:00-6:00 pm, introductory session at 2:30 pm. \n$15.00, cash or Venmo. Sorry, no credit cards.","links":["https://dancingplanetproductions.com/contra/","https://cdss.org/event/sunday-afternoon-dancing-planet-contra-dance-4/"],"start":"2024-11-24T14:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-11-24T18:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Glen Echo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Waverley Station"],"callers":["Gaye Fifer"],"price":"$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Hayward Contra Dance","details":"We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. \nFor years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. \nSome of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: \nHayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. \nAs a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. \nMeeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. \nOur venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. \nThese features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have a Facebook group.","links":["https://sfbaycontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-11-24/"],"start":"2024-11-24T16:00:00-08:00","end":"2024-11-24T19:00:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Hayward","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$15-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"San Francisco Contra Dance","details":"2nd & 4th Wednesday in San Francisco! \nRole names: The role names usually used at this series are “Larks” and “Robins.” \nBeginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00-10:30 \nCheck our website for details. \n$25 supporters; $20 non-members; $15 members; $6 students or low-income; or pay what you can.","links":["https://bacds.org/series/contra/san_francisco_wed/","https://cdss.org/event/san-francisco-contra-dance/2024-11-27/"],"start":"2024-11-27T19:30:00-08:00","end":"2024-11-27T22:30:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"San Francisco","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Fifth Saturday Contra at Guiding Star Grange","details":"Caller and featured musicians vary each time; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. \nNote: Each dance series now has its own COVID protocol. We hope every dancer will feel comfortable at one or more dances.","links":["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html","https://cdss.org/event/fifth-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-11-30/"],"start":"2024-11-30T20:00:00-05:00","end":"2024-11-30T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MA","city":"Greenfield","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"callers":["Will Mentor"],"price":"$12-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"John C. Campbell Folk School Winter Dance Week","details":"Join us for a favorite Folk School pastime of contras, squares, circles, sets, and more. Dances feature live music with callers teaching dances. \n\nWinter Dance Week, December 27-31\nDances open to the public\nCallers: Janet Shepherd, Seth Tepfer, Annie Fain Barralon, Claire Takemori, Wendy Graham, Dan Seppeler, Susan Kevra, and more.\nBands: 3 bands per night, including Serendipity, Chicken Feathers, Brasstown Balfolk Band, and more!\nKeith House Community Room\n\nA donation of $5-10 per adult is suggested for most events, but all are welcome regardless of contribution. Lineup and schedule are subject to change. Check our online events calendar for the most up-to-date information.","links":["https://folkschool.configio.com/pd/2572/winter-dance-week","https://cdss.org/event/john-c-campbell-folk-school-winter-dance-week/2024-12-27/","https://cdss.org/event/john-c-campbell-folk-school-winter-dance-week/2024-12-28/","https://cdss.org/event/john-c-campbell-folk-school-winter-dance-week/2024-12-29/","https://cdss.org/event/john-c-campbell-folk-school-winter-dance-week/2024-12-30/","https://cdss.org/event/john-c-campbell-folk-school-winter-dance-week/2024-12-31/"],"start":"2024-12-27T19:00:00-05:00","end":"2024-12-31T22:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Brasstown","styles":["balfolk","contra","ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"bands":["Brasstown Balfolk Band","Chicken Feathers","Serendipity"],"callers":["Annie Fain Barralon","Claire Takemori","Dan Seppeler","Janet Shepherd","Seth Tepfer","Susan Kevra","Wendy Graham"],"price":"$482","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"37th Ralph Page Dance Event","details":"Sponsored by the New England Folk Festival Association \n\nCome to Ralph Page Dance Weekend. As one of NEFFA’s two major sponsored events, you’ll experience a full program of exceptional music, varied traditional dancing, and lots of opportunities to be learn what makes the Ralph Page community special.\nCallers: Sue Rosen, Steve Zakon-Anderson, and Tod Whittemore!\nLive Music by: David Langford, Randy Miller, Nat Backes, Bruce Rosen, and Sam Zakon-Anderson!\nCelebrate: This year, we will celebrate the careers and achievements of Randy Miller and Sylvia Miskoe–both former recipients of the Governor’s Arts Award for their long-time contribution to the folk heritage of New England. We invite you to come and share their musical journey with us through music and dance.\nScholarship Program: This year we are also restarting the scholarship program for new and developing callers. It is an opportunity to learn about the traditional dance and participate in our Callers’ Showcase. To apply, send an email to info@ralphpage.neffa.org.\nThe Ralph Page Dance Weekend committee: Chair: Tod Whittemore. Members: Paul Lizotte (Program), Don Heinold (Publicity), Matt Burke, Justin Godin, Richard Hart, Sandy Lafleur, Gary Nielsen, Andy Taylor-Blenis\nNotes: The Ralph Page Dance Legacy Weekend began in 1988 to recognize the contributions that Ralph Page made to contra and New England folk dancing. Ralph Page (1903-1985) was known as “the dean of contra dance callers.” He almost single-handedly kept contra dancing alive in the United States when many had abandoned their local dances for that new invention, the television. Page was a dance organizer, band leader, caller, author, and recording artist as well as a leader of weekly dances and dance camps.\n\nPage was one of the founders of the New England Folk Festival Association and served as its president from 1960-1963. The New Hampshire Library of Traditional Music and Dance is the site to which Ralph Page donated his archives.\nThe Ralph Page Dance Legacy Weekend presents traditional New England contra and square dancing as Page did it, along with modern dance styles as well.\n\n\nClothing & Footwear: Just bring clean shoes to dance in to preserve the floor (no high heels please). Dress is comfortable and as you like.\nRole Terms are: “Ladies & Gents,” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works for them, as has been done for many years.","links":["https://www.neffa.org/annual-ralph-page-dance-event/","https://cdss.org/event/new-england-folk-festivals-37th-ralph-page-dance-event/2025-01-10/","https://cdss.org/event/new-england-folk-festivals-37th-ralph-page-dance-event/2025-01-11/"],"start":"2025-01-10T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2025-01-11T22:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MA","city":"Worcester","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Don Heinold","Steve Zakon-Anderson","Sue Rosen","Tod Whittemore"],"price":"$55-$65","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Carolina Meltdown","details":"Come join us for an amazing contra dance weekend featuring the bands Topspin (Owen Morrison, Anna Patton, Emily Troll, & Stefan Amidon) and Hot Coffee Breakdown (Tom Cunningham, Kate Sanders, & Luis de Leon). Our wonderful callers will be Rick Mohr and Darlene Underwood. \nHosted by the Charlotte Contra Dancers and held at beautiful YMCA Camp Thunderbird in Lake Wylie, South Carolina. Visit our website for more details.","links":["https://www.charlottecontradance.org/carolina-meltdown","https://cdss.org/event/carolina-meltdown/"],"start_date":"2025-03-21","end_date":"2025-03-23","country":"USA","state":"SC","city":"Lake Wylie","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Hot Coffee Breakdown","Topspin"],"callers":["Darlene Underwood","Rick Mohr"],"organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Acadia Festival of Traditional Music & Dance","details":"A week-long summer festival of classes, workshops and concerts in Bar Harbor, ME, celebrating Celtic-influenced traditional music and dance.","links":["https://acadiatradfestival.org/","https://cdss.org/event/acadia-festival-of-traditional-music-dance/"],"start":"2025-06-22T14:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-28T09:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"ME","city":"Bar Harbor","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"}]}