{"events":[{"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":"Monday Evening English Country Dance","details":"All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website.","links":["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php","https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2024-11-25/"],"start":"2024-11-25T20:00:00-05:00","end":"2024-11-25T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Baltimore","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$10-$15","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":"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://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/","https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-11-28/"],"start":"2024-11-28T19:15:00-08:00","end":"2024-11-28T22:00:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"CDSS","cancelled":true,"source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Friday Night English Dance","details":"For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org \nSliding scale: $7 – $20.","links":["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5917","https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-11-29/"],"start":"2024-11-29T19:30:00-08:00","end":"2024-11-29T22:30:00-08:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"callers":["Erik Weberg"],"price":"$7-$20","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":"Monday Evening English Country Dance","details":"All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website.","links":["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php","https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2024-12-02/"],"start":"2024-12-02T20:00:00-05:00","end":"2024-12-02T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Baltimore","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$10-$15","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-2/2024-12-04/"],"start":"2024-12-04T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-12-04T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Baltimore","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"}]}