[[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2025-04-03/"] start = "2025-04-01T20:00:00-07:00" end = "2025-04-03T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Flagstones"] callers = ["Eric Black"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contra Holiday in Medieval England" details = "Week long contra dance camp." links = ["https://contraholiday.net/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/280190711768402/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1696157717611200/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-holiday-in-medieval-england/"] start = "2025-04-02T10:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-09T08:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Ely" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Wild Asparagus", "Contrasaurus"] callers = ["George Marshall", "Janet Shepherd", "Terry Doyle", "Charlie Turner"] price = "$1450" organisation = "Contra Holiday" source = "events/uk/ely.yaml" [[events]] name = "Socialles 334 — Zweedse dansen: slängpolska" details = """ Deze donderdag 3 april is het socialles nr 334. Het onderwerp van de workshop is een Zweedse dans: de slängpolska. Deze workshop is onafhankelijk van de vorige 2 workshops en wordt gegeven door Wim en Leora. Programma 18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten 19.30: Start socialles 20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen 21.30: Einde Socialles Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen. Gezamenlijk eten Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee. Locatie Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Als de deur gesloten is, bel dan gewoon aan. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden. Prijs De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk.""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-334-rotterdam-zweedse-dansen-slangpolska/"] start = "2025-04-03T18:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-03T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Rotterdam" styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"] workshop = true social = true price = "€6" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk-Abendkurs Sommersemester" details = """ Wann? — März bis Juni, donnerstags, 19:00 bis 20:30\r Wo? — 8., Lange Gasse 8/2\r \r Teilnahmebeitrag: 120€ / reduziert: 80€\r Schnuppertag und Anmeldeschluss: 6.3.\r Anmeldungen bitte per E-Mail an roman@folktanz.at.\r \r Foto: Ivan Pomé (https://ivanpome.com/) am Prague Balfolk Weekend 2025""" links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-abendkurs"] start = "2025-04-03T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-03T20:30:00+02:00" country = "Austria" city = "Vienna" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "Roman Zimmermann" source = "events/austria/plug_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk and Trad Dance" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/970823008244972/970823068244966/"] start = "2025-04-03T20:30:00+03:00" end = "2025-04-03T23:30:00+03:00" country = "Lithuania" city = "Vilnius" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€12" organisation = "Rhythmic Connections" cancelled = true source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance" details = """ Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall.""" links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2025-04-03/"] start = "2025-04-03T13:30:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-03T15:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "OH" city = "Cleveland Heights" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$3" organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal" details = "Ball" links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBLt_loRhL-D1gBAwc_wVSV_qK7CZqA5OJDCyfZnx1DHpuZg/viewform", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2717"] start = "2025-04-03T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-03T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Leuven" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["West Rim"] price = "€7-€12" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Scandi Dance London" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/947107620631545/"] start = "2025-04-03T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-03T22:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["scandi"] workshop = true social = true price = "£8-£10" organisation = "East Midlands Scandinavian Dance" source = "events/uk/ketton.yaml" [[events]] name = "Scratch Contra" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1785216775659046/"] start = "2025-04-03T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-03T22:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Sheffield" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "£5" organisation = "Sheffield Scratch Contra" source = "events/uk/sheffield_scratch_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Swedish dance" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/905313698173576/905313714840241/"] start = "2025-04-03T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-03T21:30:00+01:00" country = "Poland" city = "Warsaw" styles = ["scandi"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "Akademia Tańca Tradycyjnego" source = "events/poland/warsaw.yaml" [[events]] name = "Indy English Country Dance" details = """ Calling by Alice Smith-Goeke at the Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church, 1516 N Delaware St (enter via 16th Street parking lot entrance). Suggested donation $5 per adult. Recorded music may be used. Additional events the first Thursday of each month in 2025 at the Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church.""" links = ["https://sites.google.com/view/indyecd/", "https://cdss.org/event/indy-english-country-dance/2025-04-03/"] start = "2025-04-03T18:30:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-03T20:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "IN" city = "Indianapolis" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true callers = ["Alice Smith-Goeke"] price = "$5" organisation = "IndyECD" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Lake City Contra Dance" details = """ Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email.""" links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2025-04-03/"] start = "2025-04-03T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-03T22:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "WA" city = "Seattle" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$10-$20" organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras" details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!" links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-245/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2025-04-03/"] start = "2025-04-03T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-03T22:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "NY" city = "Rochester" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Contrapasso"] callers = ["Evan De Smitt"] price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Thursday Contra Dance" details = """ Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s). Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing Masks are no longer required but are welcomed. Our sliding scale is $10-$15-$20. Our role terms are Larks and Robins.""" links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2025-04-03/"] start = "2025-04-03T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-03T22:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "PA" city = "Philadelphia" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$10-$20" organisation = "PATMAD" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Set for Spring" details = "Set for Spring is an ECD weekend that rotates between Austin, Houston, Dallas, and Oklahoma City! This year’s SFS features Joanna Reiner calling and Karen Axelrod, Eric Martin, and Anna Patton playing music. We look forward to a fabulous time!" links = ["https://taada.us/sfs/", "https://cdss.org/event/set-for-spring-ecd-in-oklahoma-city/"] start_date = "2025-04-04" end_date = "2025-04-06" country = "USA" state = "OK" city = "Oklahoma City" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true callers = ["Joanna Reiner Wilkinson"] organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Pitt's Maggot English Dance Weekend" details = """ David Smukler with Hot Toddy David Smukler has been dancing since the 1960s, calling contras since the 1980s and calling English country dances since the 1990s. He is a gentle and engaging teacher who particularly enjoys a wide variety of dances including some of his own creations. David currently is President of the Country Dance and Song Society. He is also the co-author of Cracking Chestnuts. Hot Toddy is Anna Rain (recorders), Edith Coakley (fiddle, viola) and Melissa Running (piano). They are passionate about making music for English country dancing. They love the canon of dance tunes stretching from the 14th century to 2025, and the improvisatory journeys on which they tend to find themselves. Based in Philadelphia, they’ve played up and down the coast from Virginia to the New England Folk Festival. For hospitality, email arthur.mcnair@verizon.net. For Covid safety info, check CDSSP.org for updates. For registration information and financial aid requests, email ifinke@yahoo.com. This event takes place in Homestead, PA, about 30 minutes from Pittsburgh.""" links = ["https://cdssp.org/?page_id=634", "https://cdss.org/event/pitts-maggot-english-dance-weekend/"] start_date = "2025-04-04" end_date = "2025-04-06" country = "USA" state = "PA" city = "Homestead" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Hot Toddy"] callers = ["David Smukler"] price = "$119" organisation = "CDSSP" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Music, dance and song" links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/banter-2025/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/533644946056981/"] start = "2025-04-04T16:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-06T16:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Halsway" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Banter"] price = "£200-£330" organisation = "Halsway Manor" source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml" [[events]] name = "Concert and dance" links = ["https://folkmusikkafeet.se/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1291224485338243/"] start = "2025-04-04T17:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-04T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Sweden" city = "Gothenburg" styles = ["scandi"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Västra Låtverkstan", "MacRill"] price = "85-160 SEK" organisation = "Folkmusikkaféet" source = "events/sweden/gothenburg.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contra Dance + Potluck" links = ["https://contradance.at/"] start = "2025-04-04T17:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-04T21:30:00+02:00" country = "Austria" city = "Graz" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Woodcut"] callers = ["Brian Roberts"] organisation = "Contra Dance in Graz" source = "events/austria/graz-contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "TANZhaus WABE" details = """ 18:00-20:00 Uhr – Musik Workshop „Gemeinsam Session spielen“ mit Maciej (Englisch) 19:00-20:00 Uhr – Tanzeinführungsworkshop: Poitou-Tänze mit Marianne 20:00 Uhr – BalFolk mit Ciac Boum ab ca. 22:00 Uhr – Session (bringt eure Instrumente mit) Eintritt: 25 Euro regulär, 16 Euro ermäßigt * Ciac Boum (FR) Ciac Boum – Copyright: Ciac Boum Dieses Trio bietet energiegeladene und einfallsreiche Musik, die tief im traditionellen Erbe des Poitou verwurzelt ist. Es hat sich als anerkannter Botschafter dieser Tradition etabliert, indem es sowohl traditionelle Melodien neu interpretiert als auch eigene Kompositionen schafft. Ciac Boum genießt einen hervorragenden Ruf bei Tänzer:innen in Frankreich und Europa, da ihre unverwechselbare Musik pure Lebensfreude, Energie und Feierlust ausstrahlt. Julien Padovani : Chromatisches Akkordeon, kick, Gesang Christian Pacher : Violine, Gesang Alban Pacher: Violine, Gesang Video Musik Workshop „Intro to playing in a Balfolk Session“ Maciej playing flute in a Session – Foto: Ronald Rietmann Workshop will be led in English: Workshop with Maciej for musicians of any level, playing any instrument. This workshop will cover: 🎵 An introduction to balfolk sessions and what to expect. 🎵 Ways to create a good atmosphere for all the involved musicians and dancers 🎵 The language of musical communication and interaction during the session 🎵 Strategies for joining in and contributing, even without knowing the tune at hand. 🎵 Basics of musical arranging, useful for playing at the session. — *Ermäßigung mit Nachweis: SchülerInnen, StudentInnen, Auszubildende, Bürgergeldempfänger:innen, Schwerbeschädigte ab 50 % Im Vorverkauf haben wir ein erweitertes Preiskonzept, bitte schaut Euch das gerne mal an. Einige Preisstufen sind nur im Vorverkauf verfügbar.""" links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/wabe2025-04"] start = "2025-04-04T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-04T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Berlin" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Ciac Boum"] price = "€16-€25" organisation = "Spreefolk e.V." source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Bonn" details = "Balfolk im Kulturbad Rüngsdorf Bad Godesberg mit Workshop ab 19:00, Mitbringbuffet" links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Tanzaktivitaten.html"] start = "2025-04-04T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-04T23:59:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Bonn" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Kördeböf"] price = "€17-20" organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V." source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml" [[events]] name = "Swedish Dances" details = """ Deze vrijdag gaan we enkele Zweedse dansen leren. Slängpolska, basis polska en schottis (niet te verwarren met scottisch!). Afhankelijk van hoe de avond verloopt wordt mogelijk ook hambo uitgelegd. We bieden deze workshop aan omdat dinsdag 8 april het duo Att dansa enkele nummers bij ons komt spelen, en natuurlijk omdat Zweedse dansen gewoon heel leuk zijn. De workshop wordt gegeven door Amber Wever. Amber heeft uitgebreide ervaring in balfolk, en heeft ook een dansstudie gevolgd in Zweden. Al deze opgedane kennis en kunde worden nu met veel enthousiasme gedeeld. Zet je meest Zweedse voet voor en kom gezellig met ons dansen. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/zweedse-dansen-2/"] start = "2025-04-04T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-04T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["scandi"] workshop = true social = false price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "On Bouge Pop-Up" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1283393566076227/"] start = "2025-04-04T19:15:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-04T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Sawney White Trio", "Duo Mistral"] price = "£12" organisation = "On Bouge" source = "events/uk/on_bouge.yaml" [[events]] name = "Alcester Contra" links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2357222341277642/"] start = "2025-04-04T19:45:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-04T22:45:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Alcester" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["King Kontra String Band"] callers = ["Nicola Scott"] price = "£4-£10" organisation = "Alcester Contra" source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-4-4-25-cecil-sharp-house/"] start = "2025-04-04T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-04T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£19-£25" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cambridge Contra Dance" links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"] start = "2025-04-04T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-04T22:15:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Cambridge" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "£2" organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance" source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Flying Shoes Community Dance & Contra Dance" details = """ Everyone is welcome at this two-part monthly dance series. From neophytes to lifelong participants, and so many other demographic variations, we all collaborate to make this community-building participatory arts program a joyful success. See you at the dance! Schedule: 6:00 pm ~ Musicians Warmup ~ Tunes on the All Comers Band page 6:30-7:30 pm ~ Community Dance ~ Lisa Newcomb & Chrissy Fowler calling with the All Comers Band, led by Benjamin Foss & Willy Clemetson ~ Community Dance admission is $1 kids, $2 adults 8:00-11:00 pm ~ Contra Dance ~ We use the terms lark and robin to identify the dance roles. (More on roles here.) ~ Contra Dance Admission is $20 – $15 (a sliding scale lets us cover expenses and compensate performers; please pay as much as you can!) Location: First Church in Belfast UCC, 8 Court St, Belfast (enter via Spring St) Policies: See Community Care Policy and First Friday FAQ ~ BFS programs are chem free (please be sober) ~ Stay home if you don’t feel well Sponsors: Artisan Builders, Belfast Community Co-op, Colburn Shoe Store, Daisychain Farm, First National Bank, Grace Chiropractic, The Green Store, Searsport Shores Oceanfront Camping, Thomas Fowler PE, Trillium Caterers, and Worth Real Estate""" links = ["https://belfastflyingshoes.org/first-friday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/flying-shoes-first-friday-community-dance-contra-dance/2025-04-04/"] start = "2025-04-04T18:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-04T23:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "ME" city = "Belfast" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["All Comers Band", "Willy Clemetson & Bennett Konesni"] callers = ["Chrissy Fowler", "Lisa Newcomb"] price = "$15-$27" organisation = "Belfast Flying Shoes" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "English Country Dancing" details = """ We invite you to dance with us on the first Friday of each month at Massanutten Presbyterian Church. It’s free and open to the public; most appropriate for people 10 years old and up; no experience needed; no partner needed. Wear casual clothes and comfortable shoes. Tom Mack is the caller and we dance to recorded music enjoying dances from the 1700’s and 1800’s: lines, circles and squares. Health issues: If you feel sick, stay home.""" links = ["https://sites.google.com/corp/site/svcwed/home-1/2025-practice-schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dancing/2025-04-05/"] start = "2025-04-04T18:30:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-04T21:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "VA" city = "Penn Laird" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true callers = ["Tom Mack"] price = "free" organisation = "Shenandoah Valley Civil War Era Dancers" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance" details = """ Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. email: info@tecda.ca""" links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2025-04-04/"] start = "2025-04-04T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-04T21:00:00-04:00" country = "Canada" state = "Ontario" city = "Toronto" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"] price = "$10" organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Orlando Contra Dance" details = """ Welcome to the Orlando Contra Dance! We feature high-tempo, gender-neutral dancing. We are Florida’s only gender-neutral contra series. Dancing is open to everyone and free for students and returning beginners (2nd dance is free)! We usually dance on the first and third Friday of the month. Holidays, semester breaks, and regional events happen, so check the schedule before going!""" links = ["https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance-2-2/2025-04-04/"] start = "2025-04-04T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-04T22:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "FL" city = "Winter Park" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15" organisation = "Orlando Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance" details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January." links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2025-04-04/"] start = "2025-04-04T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-04T22:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "GA" city = "Decatur" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$7-$15" organisation = "ContraATL" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Lambertville Country Dancers" details = "English Country Dance called by Kate Nealley. Music by Windsor Knot: Wes Steenson, Tanya Rotenberg, Peggy Leiby, and Thane Glen." links = ["https://lambertvillecountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/lambertville-country-dancers-english-country-dance-in-newtown-pa/"] start = "2025-04-04T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-04T22:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "PA" city = "Newtown" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Windsor Knot"] callers = ["Kate Nealley"] price = "$15" organisation = "Lambertville Country Dancers" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo" details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm." links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2025-04-04/"] start = "2025-04-04T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-04T23:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "MD" city = "Glen Echo" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$15" organisation = "Friday Night Dancers" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Scissortail Contra Dance" details = "Scissortail Contra Dance in Norman, first Fridays during the school year. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!" links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-norman-ok/2025-04-04/"] start = "2025-04-04T19:00:00-05:00" end = "2025-04-04T22:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "OK" city = "Norman" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15" organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Friday Contra Dance" details = """ All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. $5 – $25, pay what you can.""" links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2025-04-04/"] start = "2025-04-04T19:30:00-05:00" end = "2025-04-04T22:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Nashville" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$25" organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance" details = """ CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance, first and third Fridays each month. 7:00 p.m. lesson, 7:30-10:30 p.m. dance. $15/general $12/members $19 students. CFOOTMAD events at The Avalon are mask optional and no longer require proof of vaccine or boosters. Vaccines are recommended, but not required.""" links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/community-contra-dance-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2025-04-04/"] start = "2025-04-04T19:00:00-06:00" end = "2025-04-04T22:30:00-06:00" country = "USA" state = "CO" city = "Boulder" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$12-$19" organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance" source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml" [[events]] name = "Epicenter Contra Dance Weekend" details = """ A fabulous weekend in Mill Valley, just north of the Golden Gate Bridge, featuring Supertrad and Engine Room, with gender neutral calling by Lisa Greenleaf and Michael Karcher. Registration now open! For more information, email rhonda@cayford.org.""" links = ["https://nbcds.org/special-events/epicenter-2025/", "https://cdss.org/event/epicenter-contra-dance-weekend/"] start = "2025-04-04T19:00:00-07:00" end = "2025-04-06T18:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Mill Valley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Engine Room", "Supertrad"] callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf", "Michael Karcher"] organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE" details = '<span><b> </b></span>Nancy and Kelly will teach two fun dances, Bondpolska från Överhärde and Hambo från Oviken, Svedåker’s variant. The lead’s turning step is similar for both dances. The Bondpolska från Överhärde can also be danced to a polska från Viksta tune. See: Bondpolska från Överhärde: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USBgcP-AGmk" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/watch?v=<u></u>USBgcP-AGmk</a> and Hambo från Oviken: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7adTCx1kunI" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/watch?v=<u></u>7adTCx1kunI</a>. <br> <br>Music for this evening will be played by the LAB trio (Anna & Leslie on nyckelharpa, plus Bill on keyboard and fiddle), joined by Patrick Gunning (guitar and fiddle). Look for a lot of great dance rhythms and a range of fun textures.<br><span><b> </b></span><br><span><b>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free The price of admission includes a free dance class.</b></span><br><br><br><u></u><br><u></u><u></u>' links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"] start = "2025-04-04T19:30:00-07:00" end = "2025-04-04T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "WA" city = "Lynnwood" styles = ["scandi"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["LAB 160"] price = "$10-$15" organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society" source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml" [[events]] name = "Friday Night English Dance" details = """ For details about venue, callers, or musicians, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org Sliding scale: $7 – $20.""" links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=6094", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2025-04-04/"] start = "2025-04-04T19:30:00-07:00" end = "2025-04-04T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "OR" city = "Portland" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true callers = ["David Macemon"] price = "$7-$20" organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Folk in North Perth" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/24137705835819172/"] start = "2025-04-05T18:30:00+08:00" end = "2025-04-05T21:30:00+08:00" country = "Australia" state = "WA" city = "Perth" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15" organisation = "Bal Folk Perth" source = "events/australia/chidlow.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bourrée in 2 Workshop and Bal" details = """ De workshop is een Zero-to-Hero bourrée in 2 zoals deze op hedendaagse muziek uit onze regio gedanst wordt. Marc start bij de basis dus iedereen kan instappen en het niveau stijgt gedurende de workshop. Beginnende met een basis gaat hij daarna over in dropstep, pendulum, connectie en later ook timing. De meeste mensen die al langer dansen kunnen er dus ook genoeg uithalen. Is er nog tijd over dan staat hij stil bij een hoeveelheid vormen van spelen in de bourrée. Meer over Marc op zijn eigen site. Kaartje kopen voor alleen de workshop Na de workshop is er een potluck (zelf eten meenemen en dat gezellig delen met iedereen die mee eet en ook eigen eten mee heeft genomen, neem ook je eigen bord en bestek mee), en daarna bal met Bert Leemans: naar de pagina over het bal Als je naar de workshop en het bal komt kan je korting krijgen: Workshop en bal standaard (€ 37,50) Workshop en bal als je weinig te besteden hebt (€ 35,00)""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/workshop-bourree-in-2-2/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/bal-met-bert-leemans/"] start = "2025-04-05T15:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-05T22:30:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Leeuwarden" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Bert Leemans"] price = "€12.50-€37.50" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Irish set dance" details = "Irischer Tanznachmittag" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/947756279"] start = "2025-04-05T15:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-05T19:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Frickingen" styles = ["irish-set"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Sönke" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal & Basta!" details = "Ball" links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/bal-&-basta!/1176/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2681"] start = "2025-04-05T16:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-05T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Brussels" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Jonathan De Neck", "Thouxazun"] price = "€18-€25" organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Tanzworkshop" details = "Balfolk-Tänze" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/942154939"] start = "2025-04-05T17:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-05T18:30:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Roggenburg" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "Herzallerliebst" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contra Workshop" links = ["https://www.helloasso.com/associations/american-contra-dance-in-paris/evenements/contra-atelier-april"] start = "2025-04-05T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-05T21:00:00+02:00" country = "France" city = "Paris" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = false callers = ["Camille Schmoeker", "Jen Werfelman"] price = "€5" organisation = "Paris Contra Dance" source = "events/france/paris_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck" links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"] start = "2025-04-05T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-05T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Austria" city = "Innsbruck" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Sternreißer"] price = "€10-€20" organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck" source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal@herk" details = "Ball" links = ["http://www.folkinlimburg.be/agenda/beschrijving.php?id=715", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2626"] start = "2025-04-05T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-05T23:30:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Herk-de-Stad" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["TRADplus", "Ultra Tagada"] price = "€12-€18" organisation = "Folk In Limburg" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "York Region English Country Dancers" details = "English Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don’t need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join us on the first, third, and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. (Please check the website for possible last-minute changes.)" links = ["http://www.yrecd.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/york-region-english-country-dancers/2025-04-05/"] start = "2025-04-05T14:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-05T16:00:00-04:00" country = "Canada" state = "Ontario" city = "Newmarket" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "donation" organisation = "York Region English Country Dancers" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "CD*NY Playford Ball 2025" details = """ Country Dance * New York’s annual English country dance ball will be emceed by Gene Murrow and Orly Krasner and held at the Good Shepherd Faith Presbyterian Church, in Manhattan’s Lincoln Center area. Music by Persons of Quality (Rebecca King, Jon Berger and Jim Oakden). Registration required. Details and link to registration at our website. Admission is $45 per dancer ($25 for full-time students).""" links = ["https://cdny.org/cdny-playford-ball-2025/", "https://cdss.org/event/cdny-playford-ball-2025/"] start = "2025-04-05T14:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-05T23:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "NY" city = "New York" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Persons of Quality"] callers = ["Gene Murrow", "Orly Krasner"] price = "$25-$45" organisation = "Country Dance * New York" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Tanzabend" details = "Bal und Workshop" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/942152959"] start = "2025-04-05T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-05T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Roggenburg" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Herzallerliebst" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Harrogate Contra" links = ["http://harrogatecontra.org.uk/events.html"] start = "2025-04-05T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-05T22:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Harrogate" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Heather & Philip"] callers = ["Rachel Shapiro-Wallace"] price = "£6-£10" organisation = "Harrogate Contra" source = "events/uk/harrogate_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Scissortail English Country Dance" details = "Scissortail English Country Dance in Oklahoma City, first and third Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!" links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-english-country-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2025-04-05/"] start = "2025-04-05T13:30:00-05:00" end = "2025-04-05T15:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "OK" city = "Oklahoma City" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15" organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-25-4-5-cecil-sharp-house/"] start = "2025-04-05T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-05T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£19-£25" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Edinburgh Contra Dance" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3235656853242570/"] start = "2025-04-05T19:45:00+00:00" end = "2025-04-05T22:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Edinburgh" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Edward Wallace & Tom Oakes"] callers = ["Andrew Swaine"] price = "£10-£20" organisation = "Edinburgh Contra Dance" source = "events/uk/edinburgh_contra_dance.yaml" [[events]] name = "Swingin' Tern Double Dance" details = """ Oliver Scanlon—fiddle, Rose Jackson—fiddle, Sam Zakon-Anderson—piano, Max Newman—guitar 3:45 – 5:45 pm Afternoon Advanced Contras $20 adults/$5 students* 5:45 – 7:00 pm Dinner Break at the many walkable Chatham restaurants 7:00 – 7:30 pm Beginners’ Workshop 7:30 – 10:30 pm All-Level Evening Dance $20 adults/$5 students* *Combo ticket for Afternoon & Evening Dances $30 adults/$10 students Full information and videos Buy tickets Our full calendar Useful Information: Newcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing. No partner is necessary. All dances are taught with a “walk-through” by the caller. We no longer require vaccination. Masks are optional. All dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to the gender-neutral terms Larks & Robins. Dance whatever role you’re comfortable in. We are air-conditioned. We have windows on three sides when we want to let the breeze come in. Our dance is two blocks from the Chatham station on the Morris/Essex line out of Penn Station, NYC. We welcome contributions of home-baked [or not] goodies to share at the break. Please bring your own water bottle. Water bottles may be filled at the kitchen sink. Wear comfortable clothing. Contra dancing is aerobic. We prefer you carry in your shoes. We are a friendly, inclusive group. Pack plenty of smiles!""" links = ["https://folkproject.org/swingin-tern/", "https://cdss.org/event/swingin-tern-contra-dance-7-2/"] start = "2025-04-05T15:45:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-05T22:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "NJ" city = "Chatham" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Stove Dragon"] callers = ["Will Mentor"] price = "$10-$30" organisation = "Swingin' Tern Dances" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Baton Rouge Contra Dance" details = "Baton Rouge Contra Dance at St. Albans Chapel" links = ["https://louisianacontrasandsquares.com/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/baton-rouge-contra-dance/2025-04-05/"] start = "2025-04-05T15:45:00-05:00" end = "2025-04-05T18:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "LA" city = "Baton Rouge" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$7" organisation = "Charlene Heaton & David Porter" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dover English Country Dancers Spring Assembly" details = """ Caller Ann Fallon Music provided by Liz Donaldson, Elke Baker, Ellen Gira Catering Clara’s Tasty Treats serving desserts at 8:30p The Dances: Well Done Jack, Sweet Potato Pie, Turning By Threes, Jamaica, Hudson Barn, Champagne, Blythe Company, Wakefield Hunt, Helena, Pluck Me a Fig, Red & All Red, Up with Ailey, Jaque Latin, Round Our Coal Fire, Rambling Rosie, We Meet Again, Mendocino Redwood, Barbarini’s Tambourine, Vivaldi in Paradise Evening begins at 6:30p – Dancing begins at 7p Tickets: Non-members $35; Members $30; 18 and under free Tickets may be purchased at the door (cash or check only). However, reservations in advance are appreciated and will help us inform the caterer. Flyer/Registration Form can be found here. To make advance reservations, please send your check (made parable to Dover English Country Dancers) for the number of tickets at the price point noted above with a note including your name, address, phone number and e-mail address to: Brian Miller, Treasurer – DECD, 116 Hazeltine Rd, Dover DE 19904 18th or early 19th century or festive attire, please.""" links = ["https://sites.google.com/corp/view/dover-ecd/home/dover-ecd-events", "https://cdss.org/event/2025-dover-english-country-dancers-spring-assembly/"] start = "2025-04-05T18:30:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-05T22:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "DE" city = "Dover" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true callers = ["Ann Fallon"] price = "$30-$35" organisation = "Dover Dancers" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Goshen Community Contra Dance" details = """ The Goshen Community Contra Dance celebrates its 24th season of dancing contras, squares, reels, circles & waltzes in downtown Goshen, In. No experience or partner needed. New dancers are always welcome and are invited to the beginners’ workshop at 6:30pm. Always live local and regional bands, and all dances are led by experienced callers. Wear layers of comfortable, lightweight clothing and shoes for active movement. You’ll be dancing on a springy wood floor! General Public: Non-members $8, Members $6 Students: Non-members $5, Members $3 Children under 12: Free Family maximum cost: $18""" links = ["http://godancing.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/goshen-community-contra-dance/2025-04-05/"] start = "2025-04-05T18:30:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-05T22:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "IN" city = "Goshen" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$3-$8" organisation = "Goshen Community Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Port Ewen English Country Dance" details = """ English Country Dance with visiting callers. Live local band. Air conditioned hall, so we dance all summer! 7 PM skills class for beginners Dance is 7:30 to 10:30. Entry is $15.""" links = ["https://www.hudsonvalleydance.org/english-country-1", "https://cdss.org/event/hudson-valley-country-dancers-port-ewen-english-country-dance/2025-04-05/"] start = "2025-04-05T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-05T22:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "NY" city = "Port Ewen" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$15" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Wooster Contra Dance" details = """ Longways set dancing plus fun squares and mixers. Instruction included. It’s aerobic and social; no partner necessary. Beautiful Celtic music with Pocketful o’ Gimmick, calling by Susan English. Suggested donation: $7 adults, $5 students. Please carry clean shoes and personal water bottle. Sponsored by Valley College Grange. More info and videos at Woosterdance.com and on Facebook at Wooster Dance. Recommended for ages 8 to 80+. Must be able to follow directions.""" links = ["https://www.woosterdance.com/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/wooster-contra-dance/2025-04-05/"] start = "2025-04-05T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-05T21:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "OH" city = "Wooster" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Pocketful o' Gimmick"] callers = ["Susan English"] price = "$5-$7" organisation = "Wooster Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Buena Vista Community Contra & Band Jam" details = """ Saturday, March 1st; Saturday, April 5th; Saturday, May 3, 2025 Band Jam starts at 5:30pm Dance is 7:00 – 9:00pm Potluck dinner at the May 3rd dance, starting at 6pm. Bring a dish to share. Come contra dance with us! Our Band Jam starts at 5:30 pm – all musicians welcome to join our AVMAD Band! And we will have live music to dance to, starting at 7 PM. Each dance will be taught before it is danced. Partners are not required, nor is previous dance experience. Donations will be accepted at the door. If you have questions, feel free to call Connie or 719-395-8386 at Lee at 210-275-3355. or Email us at: ArkValleyMusicAndDance@Gmail.com Sponsored by Arkansas Valley Music and Dance.""" links = ["http://www.arkvalleymusicanddance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/buena-vista-1st-saturday-community-contra-band-jam/2025-04-05/"] start = "2025-04-05T17:30:00-06:00" end = "2025-04-05T21:00:00-06:00" country = "USA" state = "CO" city = "Buena Vista" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Arkansas Valley Music and Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange" details = """ Wild Asparagus with George Marshall, David Cantieni, Becky Tracy, Ann Percival and guests. Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. Schedule: 7:30-8:00 beginners’ workshop, 8:00-11:00 contra dance Cost: $12 – $20 sliding scale See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy.""" links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-04-05/"] start = "2025-04-05T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-05T23:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "MA" city = "Greenfield" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["River Road"] callers = ["Alyssa Adkins"] price = "$12-$20" organisation = "George Marshall" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] 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. The dancing begins at 8:00 PM, with an introductory workshop beginning at 7:30. Sliding scale admission is $12 – 20. We also host an open jam session for beginning and intermediate musicians from 6:45 – 7:30 PM. The 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-4-5/", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-dance-in-peterborough-nh/2025-04-05/"] start = "2025-04-05T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-05T23:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "NH" city = "Peterborough" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Sycamore"] callers = ["Andrew Stout"] price = "$12-$20" organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Knoxville Contra Dance" details = "Join us the first Saturday of every month (except February) for our monthly dance in the gymnasium of the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge as we dance mostly contras. Neither partner or experience is required. All dances are taught. We usually have live music from a local band, and always live calling from a local caller. A donation is requested, but no one turned away." links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monthly-american-folk-dance-and-contra-series-at-childrens-museum-of-oak-ridge/2025-04-05/"] start = "2025-04-05T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-05T22:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Oak Ridge" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5-$10" organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Montpelier Contra Dance" details = """ Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught. Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins) Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm. Please bring clean soft-soled shoes. Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months) More info at our website. $12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters. Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com Dancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round""" links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2025-04-05/"] start = "2025-04-05T19:40:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-05T23:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Berlin" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$20" organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Scissortail Contra Dance" details = "Scissortail Contra Dance in Tulsa, first Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!" links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-tulsa-ok/2025-04-05/"] start = "2025-04-05T19:00:00-05:00" end = "2025-04-05T22:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "OK" city = "Tulsa" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Friends of Traditional Dance Contra" details = """ Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday We dance at the fabulous Masonic Ballroom, with its gorgeous sprung wood dance floor.""" links = ["https://fotd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/friends-of-traditional-dance-contra/2025-04-05/"] start = "2025-04-05T19:00:00-06:00" end = "2025-04-05T22:00:00-06:00" country = "USA" state = "CO" city = "Fort Collins" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5-$20" organisation = "Friends of Traditional Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center" details = """ Every Saturday LARGE STUDIO 7:30 – 8:00 pm Lesson 8:00 – 11:00 pm Dance Cost: Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free “Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th) Recorded Music: $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21) What is Contra Dance? In a Contra dance, a leader, known as a caller, teaches basic dance steps during an introductory “walk-through” of the dance. Dancers learn by walking through the steps and formations, following the caller’s instructions. The dance figures are similar to those of old-time square dancing except the figures are usually danced in a line, with leaders and followers facing each other. These dances are lively, social, easy to learn, and aerobic. Although you will dance with a partner, it isn’t necessary to come with one. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” (partners facing in long lines down the hall). Many of the regular Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra bands play old-time music (similar to bluegrass), but the music at any given Saturday night Contra may reflect a range of music traditions, such as New England, French Canadian, Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and modern compositions. How does Contra Dance Work? “A contra dance can be thought of as a triangle of energy with the three vertices being the musicians, the dancers and the caller. Magical evenings occur when all three come together, feeding off of each others’ energy to raise and sustain an atmosphere of fun and joy. The caller’s role in this is paramount. Good music and dancers without a good caller may not be magical. Poor teaching, lack of rapport or inappropriately selected dances can lead to frustration. But a good caller can make even new dancers feel like they are good, and by working with the musicians to match music to dances, set the right tempo, and feed off the energy of everyone in the hall, the caller can help make magic.” by Beau Farmer, Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra Caller""" links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2025-04-05/"] start = "2025-04-05T20:00:00-05:00" end = "2025-04-05T23:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "MN" city = "Minneapolis" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Tunebuggy"] callers = ["Lisa Leedham"] price = "$4-$15" organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Tucson Contra Dance" details = "Join us for our first and third Saturday contra dance! Doors open at 6:00 pm. Intro lesson at 6:30 pm. Dance from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Check https://tucsoncontradancers.org for more details" links = ["https://tucsoncontradancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/tucson-contra-dance-2/2025-04-05/"] start = "2025-04-05T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2025-04-05T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "AZ" city = "Tucson" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$10" organisation = "Tucson Friends of Traditional Music%2C Inc." source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Missoula Folklore Society Contra Dance" details = """ Monthly contra dances are held October–May on 1st and 3rd Saturdays. First half hour is newcomer session. Details about bands and callers can be found on our website.""" links = ["https://www.missoulafolk.org/dance-schedule-vizne", "https://cdss.org/event/missoula-folklore-society-contra-dance-2/2025-04-05/"] start = "2025-04-05T19:30:00-06:00" end = "2025-04-05T22:30:00-06:00" country = "USA" state = "MT" city = "Missoula" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$10" organisation = "Missoula Folklore Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] 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/2025-04-05/"] start = "2025-04-05T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2025-04-05T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Oakland" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "English Dance Day" links = ["https://nvs-dance.nl/dansdagen-engels/"] start = "2025-04-06T10:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-06T16:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Amersfoort" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true callers = ["Liesbeth Krijgsman", "Agnès van Nieuwland"] price = "€15-€20" organisation = "NVS" source = "events/netherlands/nvs.yaml" [[events]] name = "Gran Bal Folk" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/618837897779403/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjoaw7BI2P7c_9mhPnm5DnBBubLnot_e63EMOYfEYQBdrSdA/viewform"] start = "2025-04-06T14:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-06T22:30:00+02:00" country = "Italy" city = "Padua" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Pitularita"] price = "€10-€30" organisation = "Eros Volpato" source = "events/italy/bassano_del_grappa.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contra Dance" links = ["https://contradance-ka.wixsite.com/home-eng/events"] start = "2025-04-06T14:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-06T18:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Karlsruhe" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "€5-€10" organisation = "Karlsruhe Contra Dance" source = "events/germany/karlsruhe.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sloterbal" details = """ WAT KUN JE VERWACHTEN Een echte danslocatie, fijne houten vloeren, 130 dansers en heerlijke muziek van Wouter Kuyper en SnaarMaarWaar. Alle ingrediënten zijn er voor een fijn bal. Kom zondag 6 april genieten en dansen in de middelgrote zaal van CanDance Studios, dichtij Station Sloterdijk. Wil je balfolk leren dansen? Vooraf is er een gratis dansinstructie voor beginners. Na deze workshop kan je de belangrijkste danjes al gelijk meedoen tijdens het bal. DATUM Zondag 6 april 2025 TICKETS - Voorverkoop vroege vogel € 19,50 (t/m 23-03-2025) - Voorverkoop regulier € 23,50 - Aan de deur € 25,00 <<Koop hier je tickets>> PROGRAMMA 14:30 Deuren open 15:00 Dansinstructie 16:00 Bal met Wouter Kuyper 18:00 Picknick/Potluck 19:00 Bal met SnaarMaarWaar 21:00 Einde (Geluidstechniek door Lucas Kooijman) LOCATIE CanDance Studios: Isolatorweg 28, 1014 AS Amsterdam Je parkeert gratis in de straten rondom de locatie. Het is makkelijk bereikbaar met het OV. Je loopt er vanaf Station Amsterdam Sloterdijk naartoe in +/-15 minuten. Of pakt de bus die iedere 10 minuten vanaf het station vertrekt. NIEUW IN BALFOLK? Balfolk is een social dance. Vergelijkbaar met Salsa, Tango of Lindyhop, maar dan op West-Europese volksmuziek. Bij balfolk geen shows of competitie, gewoon lekker dansen zoals ze dat vroeger op dorpsfeesten en bruiloften deden. Met familie en vrienden. Van jong tot oud. Iedereen danst mee. Je hebt geen vaste partner nodig. Je kunt iedereen ten dans vragen. Én je kunt door iedereen ten dans worden gevraagd. Of je stapt zelf in bij een van de groepsdansen. In Balfolk is iedereen welkom om te komen dansen. Je hoeft geen danservaring te hebben om mee te kunnen doen. Je mag zijn we je bent en je hoeft geen speciale kleding of schoenen te hebben. We willen graag dat iedereen zich bij ons vrij voelt om zichzelf te zijn en zich veilig voelt om aan te geven wat ze nodig hebben. Daarom vinden we het belangrijk dat iedereen die naar een Balfolk evenement komt op de hoogte is van een aantal dansrichtlijnen. https://www.balfolk.nl/informatie/dansrichtlijnen/""" links = ["https://balfolkamsterdam.nl/sloterbal-met-wouter-kuyper-en-snaarmaarwaar", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/sloterbal-met-wouter-kuyper-en-snaarmaarwaar/", "https://www.plug.events/event/sloterbal-met-wouter-kuyper-en-snaarmaarwaar", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1366144224539975/"] start = "2025-04-06T15:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-06T21:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Amsterdam" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Snaarmaarwaar", "Wouter Kuyper"] price = "€19.50-€25" organisation = "Balfolk Amsterdam" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "New Forest Eurobal" details = "A dance organised by Eurobal Wessex. Dancers and musicians both welcome, with a mixed band led by musicians from Southampton Euro Session." links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1228116261826601/"] start = "2025-04-06T14:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-06T17:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Ringwood" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "£8" organisation = "EuroBal Wessex" source = "events/uk/eurobal_wessex.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dance Party" details = """ Potańcówka z zespołem Ciac Boum z regionu Poitou w ramach XXXV Dni Kultury Francuskiej i Frankofonii - Francja regionów\r \r Projekt współfinansowany ze środków budżetowych Miasta Poznania i Regionu Bretania""" links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/ciac-boum-poznan-potancowka", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1146251963751552/", "https://www.bilety24.pl/koncert/790-ciac-boum-122842?id=710452"] start = "2025-04-06T18:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-06T20:30:00+02:00" country = "Poland" city = "Poznań" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Ciac Boum"] price = "50 PLN" source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Brownsville English Country Dance" details = """ The winter series of ECD runs on the first Sundays for the winter – Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, & May. This dance welcomes all levels of dancers, from first-time dancers to experienced dancers. An introduction or review will be held if needed at 12:45. Caller: Jill Delaney Musicians: Carol Compton, piano; Thal Aylward, violin Cost $15, sliding scale $12 to $20 Mask optional Potluck table at the break – feel free to bring something! As always, if you are not feeling well, regardless of the reason, please stay home. We’ll be happy to see you next time! Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Also bring a water bottle. Singles welcome! Location is the Town Hall, 22 Hartland-Brownsville Rd., West Windsor, VT (some GPS want the town to be Brownsville, VT). There is a great little store/cafe across the street if anyone wants lunch or dinner. This dance is supported in part by a grant through the Country Dance & Song Society (CDSS).""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance/2025-04-06/"] start = "2025-04-06T13:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-06T16:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "West Windsor" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Jill Delaney"] price = "$12-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Folk" details = "Ormuz Québécois Folk – französisch gewürzt Die Lieder von Ormuz sind wie verwegene Abenteuer:innen, die ihr Glück gemacht haben! Von Frankreich aus aufgebrochen auf der Suche nach der Neuen Welt vermischten sie sich auf ihren Reisen mit den irischen Reels und der unwiderstehlichen Fußpercussion der Quebecer. Und kehren zu uns zurück, getragen von den Stimmen dieser sechs Musiker:innen und Sänger:innen. Die Klagegesänge der Haute-Bretagne und die Walfangmelodien der Normandie treffen auf die Sets Carrés aus Amerika und die Scottishs aus Zentralfrankreich. Geige, Flöte und Akkordeon vereinen sich mit der Kraft der Stimmen zu einer gemeinsamen Energie, geerbt vom amerikanischen Folk und französischen Trad des letzten Jahrhunderts. Dazu gesellen sich Bouzouki, Podorythmie und Kontrabass, die den breiten und großzügigen Sound definieren, der das Markenzeichen der Gruppe ist. Martin Huygebaert : Gesang, Bouzouki, Gitarre. Laure Gagnon : Gesang, Holzqueflöten Soazig Hamelin : Gesang, Bratsche Olivier Catteau : Gesang, Akkordeon, Klarinetten Florian Huygebaert : Gesang, Podorythmie, Bodhràn, Gitarre Hubert Fardel : Kotrabass, Bass https://www.ormuz.fr/ Tanzworkshop 19:00 Uhr: Wir zeigen kurz die wichtigsten Tänze und Überlebenstricks für die Tanzfläche. Mit Live-Musik. Es geht auch gut ohne – aber mit Workshop macht es noch mehr Spaß! Abendkasse: 17,-; ermäßigt 11,- (incl. Tanzworkshop)" links = ["https://folkclub-marburg.de"] start = "2025-04-06T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-06T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Marburg" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Ormuz"] price = "€11-€17" organisation = "Folkclub Marburg" source = "events/germany/marburg.yaml" [[events]] name = "Capital English Country Dancers" details = """ Monthly English country dances, first Sunday of the month October–May. Live music, all dances taught; beginners, singles, and couples are welcome. Beginner workshop at 1:30 PM, dance at 2 PM. Regular Dances: $15, $12 CECD Members (Membership: $15) Ice Cream Sunday: $17, $14 CECD Members (includes ice cream sundaes), Season Ticket: $88""" links = ["https://www.danceflurry.org/series/capital-english-country-dancers/", "https://cdss.org/event/capital-english-country-dancers-2/2025-04-06/"] start = "2025-04-06T13:30:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-06T17:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "NY" city = "Albany" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$12-$15" organisation = "Capital English Country Dancers" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Just For Fun - Country Dance Kalamazoo" details = """ It’s an afternoon dance party and a workshop in a relaxed atmosphere. We offer a variety of dances: contra, English, squares, waltzes, etc. New callers can work through a dance, dancers can learn a new form of dance. Or. We just … dance! Suggested admission between $5-$20""" links = ["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/just-for-fun-country-dance-kalamazoo/2025-04-06/"] start = "2025-04-06T14:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-06T17:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "MI" city = "Kalamazoo" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Concord English Country Dance" details = """ Monthly English Country dances by the NH English Country Dance Society Introduction to English dance basics at 2:30 Dance to live music from 3 to 6""" links = ["https://manylives-oneworld.com/dave-bateman/nhecds/", "https://cdss.org/event/concord-nh-1st-sunday-english-country-dance-series/2025-04-06/"] start = "2025-04-06T14:30:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-06T18:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "NH" city = "Concord" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$10" organisation = "New Hampshire English Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contra Dance" details = """ Contra Dance in Colorado Springs, CO with live music. Beginner’s lesson at start of session. $10 adults; $5 students; children under 13 free with a paying adult.""" links = ["https://www.pptdcontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-5/2025-04-06/"] start = "2025-04-06T13:30:00-06:00" end = "2025-04-06T16:30:00-06:00" country = "USA" state = "CO" city = "Colorado Springs" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$10" organisation = "Pikes Peak Traditional Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "1st Sunday English Country Dance" details = "HATDS ECD meets most 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. All levels are welcomed at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for experienced dancers. The schedule sometimes changes, so check our event calendar before coming." links = ["https://hatds.org/ecd#hatds", "https://cdss.org/event/houston-area-traditional-dance-society-1st-sunday-english-country-dance/2025-04-06/"] start = "2025-04-06T14:45:00-05:00" end = "2025-04-06T17:20:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "TX" city = "Houston" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$10" organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Roseville English Country Dance" details = "English Country Dance at the Masonic Lodge, 235 Vernon St., Roseville! Check our website for the most current information." links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/roseville-ca-first-sunday-english-country-dance/2025-04-06/"] start = "2025-04-06T14:00:00-07:00" end = "2025-04-06T17:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Roseville" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance" details = """ English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm.""" links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2025-04-06/"] start = "2025-04-06T14:00:00-07:00" end = "2025-04-06T16:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sebastopol" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$3-$15" organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Scottish Country Dance" details = "Social dance of Scotland. Does not require a partner" links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/boulder-scottish-country-dance/2025-04-06/"] start = "2025-04-06T16:30:00-06:00" end = "2025-04-06T18:30:00-06:00" country = "USA" state = "CO" city = "Boulder" styles = ["scd"] workshop = true social = false price = "$5" organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado" source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monterey Contra Dance" details = """ Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first Sundays and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! First Sundays: Lessons at 3:40 PM; dance from 4–7 PM Third Saturdays: Lessons at 6:40; dance from 7–10 PM. Prices: $15-$30, sliding scale, general admission $10-$25, members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations; $5, active military & full-time students, with ID; FREE! for children 12 & under""" links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance-2/2025-04-06/"] start = "2025-04-06T15:40:00-07:00" end = "2025-04-06T19:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monterey" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$30" organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contra Dance in St Louis" details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling." links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2025-04-06/"] start = "2025-04-06T18:30:00-05:00" end = "2025-04-06T21:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "MO" city = "Webster Groves" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Possum Comsum"] price = "$10" organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center" details = """ Every Sunday Small Studio 7:00 – 9:00 pm 2nd Sunday of the Month Live Music with Anytime English Players | 6:30 – 9:00 pm Cost: Recorded Music: $12 General Admission | $9 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free “Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th) – Newcomers especially encouraged to attend! English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or spritely, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat. You can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience. English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us!""" links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center-3/2025-04-06/"] start = "2025-04-06T19:00:00-05:00" end = "2025-04-06T21:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "MN" city = "Minneapolis" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$4-$12" organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Dance Course" links = ["https://baselfolk.ch/", "https://danseinfo.ch/agenda/7792/balfolk-tanzkurs?jour=7-4-2025"] start = "2025-04-07T17:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-07T18:00:00+02:00" country = "Switzerland" city = "Basel" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "Basel Folk" source = "events/switzerland/basel.yaml" [[events]] name = "Discoavond" details = """ WAT KUN JE VERWACHTEN Nieuw dit voorjaar bij Balfolk Amsterdam: vijf discoavonden vol met bekende en minder bekende Balfolkmuziek. Deze avonden zijn de ideale manier om op een laagdrempelige en ontspannen manier dansen te oefenen. Het wordt super gezellig, dus kom ook langs! DATUM Maandag 7 april TICKETS Een losse discoavond kost 7,50 euro. Betalen kan online of via een QR-code aan de deur. <<Koop hier je tickets>> TIJDEN 19:00 Deur open 22:00 Einde LOCATIE AVC-Terpsichoré, Ellermanstraat 16Q 1114 AK Amsterdam De zaal van de volksdansvereniging AVC Terpsichoré heeft een gezellige bar waar onze leerlingen voor en na de lessen graag nog iets drinken. In de zaal mogen geen straatschoenen. Makkelijke zachte schoenen uitsluitend voor binnengebruik worden aanbevolen. Veel mensen dansen op sokken of blote voeten. We zijn makkelijk bereikbaar via metrostation van der Madeweg. Gratis parkeren ‘s avonds.""" links = ["https://balfolkamsterdam.nl/disco-avond-7-4-2025", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/discoavond-maandag-24-maart/", "https://www.plug.events/event/discoavond", "https://www.facebook.com/events/499499849827501/"] start = "2025-04-07T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-07T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Amsterdam" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "€7.50" organisation = "Balfolk Amsterdam" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monday Dancing: Beginners" details = """ 20:00 Workshop für Anfänger 21:00 Tanz für Alle""" links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/monstagstanzen-anfaenger-8/"] start = "2025-04-07T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-07T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Freiburg i. Br" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "donation" organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V." source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml" [[events]] name = "Gainesville English Country Dance" details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10." links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2025-04-07/"] start = "2025-04-07T18:10:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-07T20:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "FL" city = "Gainesville" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"] price = "$10" organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance" details = """ New Location, Times, & Admission The Ivy Building at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 9 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC 28801 (On GPS, type the address, not the building name! The building looks like an old church and is across from the Ferguson Medical Building at 10 Genevieve Circle.) Lesson: 7:00pm – 7:30pm Dance: 7:30pm – 10:00pm $0 – $50 Sliding Scale; $12 Suggested Check our Facebook page for caller and musician info The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band and caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:00pm–7:30pm. Contra dancing from 7:30pm–10:00pm. A waltz ends the night! Safe dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson.""" links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2025-04-07/"] start = "2025-04-07T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-07T22:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "NC" city = "Asheville" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$0-$50" organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monday Night Dance" details = """ Contra Dance to live music every Monday in the beautiful, historic Laurel Theater. We have a short newcomer session beginning at 7:00 with the dance beginning at 7:30. Everyone is welcome! $10 Adults / $5 Students""" links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-dance/2025-04-07/"] start = "2025-04-07T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-07T22:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Knoxville" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$10" organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monday Contra Dance" details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday." links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/contra-dances/the-nelson-monday-night-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2025-04-07/"] start = "2025-04-07T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-07T22:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "NH" city = "Nelson" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5" organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Chicago Contra Dance" details = """ The Chicago Barn Dance Company sponsors and supports contra dance, traditional square dance, and old-time music in the Chicago area. Our dances are held every Monday night, except holidays, in the beautiful fourth-floor Erin Ballroom at Chicago’s Irish American Heritage Center. The dance venue is near the Montrose Blue Line stop, or you can park in the large FREE parking lot on site. Admission is $7-$10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students. Come at 6:30pm if you would like a beginner/refresher lesson.""" links = ["https://www.chicagobarndance.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/chicago-contra-dance/2025-04-07/"] start = "2025-04-07T18:30:00-05:00" end = "2025-04-07T21:40:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "IL" city = "Chicago" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$10" organisation = "Chicago Barn Dance Company" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Louisville Contra Dance" details = "Louisville, Kentucky’s weekly Monday night contra dance, always featuring live music from the Monday Night All Stars open band! Dancing is 8:00-10:30pm with a beginner’s lesson at 7:30pm. Waltzing and snacks available at the break. Check out our website for details on the caller and special performances. Open calling on 5th Mondays!" links = ["https://www.louisvillecountrydancers.org/dance-with-us-1", "https://cdss.org/event/louisville-contra-dance/2025-04-07/"] start = "2025-04-07T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-07T22:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "KY" city = "Louisville" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$10" organisation = "Louisville Country Dancers" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] 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/2025-04-07/"] start = "2025-04-07T20:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-07T22:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "MD" city = "Baltimore" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$10-$15" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Palo Alto Contra Dance" links = ["https://paloaltocontradance.org/calendar/"] start = "2025-04-07T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2025-04-07T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Palo Alto" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Engine Room"] callers = ["Susan Petrick"] price = "$20" organisation = "Palo Alto Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/palo_alto.yaml" [[events]] name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance" details = """ The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!""" links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22/2025-04-07/"] start = "2025-04-07T19:30:00-06:00" end = "2025-04-07T22:00:00-06:00" country = "USA" state = "CO" city = "Boulder" styles = ["scandi"] workshop = true social = true price = "$7" organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers" source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ashland Country Dancers" details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings." links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2025-04-07/"] start = "2025-04-07T19:00:00-07:00" end = "2025-04-07T21:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "OR" city = "Ashland" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5" organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk on Andělu" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1978590205991158/1978590229324489/"] start = "2025-04-08T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-08T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Czechia" city = "Prague" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "150 CZK" organisation = "Balfolk.cz" source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cours De Danse Folk EléDanse" details = "Course" links = ["https://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1441999606398991/1505759826689635/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2688"] start = "2025-04-08T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-08T22:15:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Genval" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "EléDanse ASBL" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = ''' Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Deze dinsdag hebben we een extraatje. Het duo Att dansa komt ons verwennen met live muziek. In hun repertoire zitten zowel Zweedse dansen als meer bekende dansen. Voor wie de Zweedse dansen wil leren, organiseren wij 4 april een workshop gegeven door Amber Wever. Zowel voor als na het optreden van Att dansa zullen we het gebruikelijke programma van muziek uit de computer volgen. "Het kersverse duo ‘Att dansa’ bestaat uit twee gedreven muzikanten met een passie voor de traditionele dansmuziek uit de noordelijke streken. De meeste muziek komt uit Zweden. Soms steken we de grens over, maar blijven altijd in de buurt. ‘Att dansa’ bestaat uit Marieke van der Hoek op viool en Corné Hoogervorst op trekharmonica. Voel de sfeer van het noorden in de muziek en dans, dans, dans…." Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .''' links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-04-08/"] start = "2025-04-08T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-08T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Att Dansa"] price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend" details = "Einführungsstunde: Fado - Choreographien Nanni Kloke" links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"] start = "2025-04-08T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-08T23:59:59+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Dresden" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V." source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Class" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2985360294944406/2985360324944403/"] start = "2025-04-08T21:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-08T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Italy" city = "Naples" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk" source = "events/italy/naples.yaml" [[events]] name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance" details = """ Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing.""" links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2025-04-08/"] start = "2025-04-08T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-08T21:00:00-04:00" country = "Canada" state = "Ontario" city = "North York" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"] price = "$10" organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Tuesday English Country Dance" details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance." links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2025-04-08/"] start = "2025-04-08T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-08T21:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "MI" city = "Ann Arbor" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$8" organisation = "AACTMAD" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Saint Louis Queer Contra" details = """ Come on out to Saint Louis Queer Contra Second Tuesdays 7-9 pm (Lesson 6:45) at Focal Point – 2720 Sutton, Maplewood, MO One of the most wholesome, friendly, and affirming things to do in St. Louis! All dances taught, non-gendered calling, live music – no partner or experience needed.""" links = ["https://www.shedances.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/saint-louis-queer-contra/2025-04-08/"] start = "2025-04-08T18:45:00-05:00" end = "2025-04-08T21:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "MO" city = "Maplewood" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$10" organisation = "SheDances" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance" details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!" links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2025-04-08/"] start = "2025-04-08T20:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-08T22:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "VA" city = "Williamsburg" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "English Country Dance Class" details = """ Whether you are brand new or LOVE this style of dancing, Tuesday nights in Pasadena is where you learn the skills to dance with elegance and ease! It’s a great mid-week pick-me-up with dance friends old and new. We dance on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Tuesday of the month. Pay $10 at the door, and pre-register on our website to receive all of the pertinent details! Plan on sticking around for after-hours socializing and getting the latest details on a favorite dance, the next ball, or that costume question you always wanted to ask.""" links = ["https://historicalteaanddance.org/#Tuesdaydances", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-classes-in-pasadena/2025-04-08/"] start = "2025-04-08T19:15:00-07:00" end = "2025-04-08T21:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Pasadena" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = false price = "$10" organisation = "Historical Tea & Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley English Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2025-04-10/"] start = "2025-04-08T19:15:00-07:00" end = "2025-04-08T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Bruce Herbold"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Danslessen Folk Limburg - Begonners" details = "Course" links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2673"] start = "2025-04-09T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-09T21:30:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Diepenbeek" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "€90" organisation = "Folk In Limburg" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Wednesday Balfolk" details = """ Zapraszamy na potańcówkę balfolkową w Chacie.\r O 20:00 warsztaty\r O 21:00 potańc.\r Wstęp na imprezę: 10 zł\r Wstęp na warsztaty: dowolna kwota wedle uznania""" links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-srodowy46"] start = "2025-04-09T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-09T23:45:00+02:00" country = "Poland" city = "Warsaw" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "10 PLN" organisation = "Numinosum" source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina" details = """ Een balavond met de man die de organisatie en dansuitleg van Folkbal Wilhelmina de eerste 20 (!!) jaar verzorgde: Folie du Nord, met Wilco, Thomas en Els. Niet op de dansvloer, maar op het podium! Extra uitleg Zweedse dansen door Anita.""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-wilhelmina-la-jolie-folie-nl/"] start = "2025-04-09T20:15:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-09T23:30:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Eindhoven" styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Folie du Nord"] price = "€10" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk in Galleria Principe" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1299570284429558/1299570294429557/"] start = "2025-04-09T20:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-09T22:30:00+02:00" country = "Italy" city = "Naples" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk" source = "events/italy/naples.yaml" [[events]] name = "Vragen Staat Vrij" details = "Course" links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/46", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2639", "https://www.facebook.com/events/925996403028371"] start = "2025-04-09T20:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-09T23:30:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Leuven" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "donation" organisation = "Stanistil" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Music & Dancing" links = ["https://www.efdss.org/whats-on/26-gigs/14033-duo-niepold-cutting", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1277297283723690/"] start = "2025-04-09T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-09T21:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Duo Niepold-Cutting"] price = "£10-£18" organisation = "EFDSS" source = "events/uk/efdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Solent Contra Dance" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/559317640209024/"] start = "2025-04-09T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-09T22:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Shawford" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "£5" organisation = "Solent Contra Dances" source = "events/uk/solent_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "English Country Dance" details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language." links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2025-04-09/"] start = "2025-04-09T18:40:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-09T21:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "NC" city = "Asheville" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Luanne Stiles" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange" details = """ Join us in Greenfield for an evening of English Country Dancing. Lively, elegant, and fun: English country dances from 1650 to today, with a rotating cast of stellar musicians and callers. Cost: $10-$20, sliding scale. See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy.""" links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-fourth-wednesday-english-country-dance-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-04-09/"] start = "2025-04-09T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-09T21:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "MA" city = "Greenfield" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$10-$20" organisation = "Graham Christian" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bloomington Contra Dance" details = """ Please see our home page for the latest information. Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20. Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above. Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance.""" links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2025-04-09/"] start = "2025-04-09T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-09T21:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "IN" city = "Bloomington" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$3-$20" organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Richmond English Country Dance" details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening." links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance-2/2025-04-09/"] start = "2025-04-09T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-09T21:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "VA" city = "Richmond" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$2" organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "FSGW English Country Dance" details = """ In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall. With live music! You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. General information on our English Country Dance web page Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 Non-member – $17.00 Students and Limited income – $8.00""" links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-6110327", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2025-04-09/"] start = "2025-04-09T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-09T22:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "MD" city = "Glen Echo" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["April Blum"] price = "$8-$17" organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Princeton Country Dancers’ Contra Dance" details = "Weekly contra dance on Wednesday nights, 8:00-10:30." links = ["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-contra-dance/2025-04-09/"] start = "2025-04-09T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-09T22:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "NJ" city = "Princeton" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$15" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "San Francisco Contra Dance" details = """ 2nd & 4th Wednesday in San Francisco! Role names: The role names usually used at this series are “Larks” and “Robins.” Beginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00-10:30 Check our website for details. $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/2025-04-09/"] start = "2025-04-09T19:30:00-07:00" end = "2025-04-09T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "San Francisco" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$6-$25" organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Ratisbonne" links = ["https://www.balfolk-ratisbonne.net/"] start = "2025-04-10T16:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-13T16:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Regensburg" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Dragon Flowers", "Feather and Fox", "GrandLoup", "Ormuz", "Trio Wolski"] price = "€120-€160" organisation = "Balfolk Ratisbonne" source = "events/germany/ratisbonne.yaml" [[events]] name = "Socialles 335 — Noorse dansen" details = """ Deze donderdag 10 april is het socialles nr 335. We gaan deze workshop bezig met Noorse dansen onder leiding van Xander en Tessel. Programma 18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten 19.30: Start socialles 20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen 21.30: Einde Socialles Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen. Gezamenlijk eten Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee. Locatie Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Als de deur gesloten is, bel dan gewoon aan. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden. Prijs De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk.""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-335-rotterdam/"] start = "2025-04-10T18:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-10T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Rotterdam" styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"] workshop = true social = true price = "€6" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Tobotorsdag" links = ["https://esitobo.org/evenemang/tobotorsdag/"] start = "2025-04-10T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-10T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Sweden" city = "Uppsala" styles = ["scandi"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Trollrike Spelmän"] price = "50 SEK" organisation = "Eric Sahlström Institutet" source = "events/sweden/uppsala.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk-Abendkurs Sommersemester" details = """ Wann? — März bis Juni, donnerstags, 19:00 bis 20:30\r Wo? — 8., Lange Gasse 8/2\r \r Teilnahmebeitrag: 120€ / reduziert: 80€\r Schnuppertag und Anmeldeschluss: 6.3.\r Anmeldungen bitte per E-Mail an roman@folktanz.at.\r \r Foto: Ivan Pomé (https://ivanpome.com/) am Prague Balfolk Weekend 2025""" links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-abendkurs"] start = "2025-04-10T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-10T20:30:00+02:00" country = "Austria" city = "Vienna" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "Roman Zimmermann" source = "events/austria/plug_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Harmony of Rhythms" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/595122413505671/595122426839003"] start = "2025-04-10T20:30:00+03:00" end = "2025-04-10T23:00:00+03:00" country = "Lithuania" city = "Vilnius" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€12" organisation = "Rhythmic Connections" source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance" details = """ Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall.""" links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2025-04-10/"] start = "2025-04-10T13:30:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-10T15:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "OH" city = "Cleveland Heights" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$3" organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Lake City Contra Dance" details = """ Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email.""" links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2025-04-10/"] start = "2025-04-10T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-10T22:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "WA" city = "Seattle" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$10-$20" organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras" details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2025-04-10/"] start = "2025-04-10T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-10T22:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "NY" city = "Rochester" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Ballingary"] callers = ["Bob Nicholson"] price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Thursday Contra Dance" details = """ Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s). Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing Masks are no longer required but are welcomed. Our sliding scale is $10-$15-$20. Our role terms are Larks and Robins.""" links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2025-04-10/"] start = "2025-04-10T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-10T22:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "PA" city = "Philadelphia" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$10-$20" organisation = "PATMAD" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Springdans Northwest" details = """ Registration is now closed. Visit our website for more information www.skandia-folkdance.org""" links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"] start_date = "2025-04-11" end_date = "2025-04-14" country = "USA" state = "WA" city = "Seabeck" styles = ["scandi"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society" source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml" [[events]] name = "Releasekonsert" links = ["https://folkmusikkafeet.se/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1320257349406658/"] start = "2025-04-11T17:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-11T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Sweden" city = "Gothenburg" styles = ["scandi"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Vågspel", "Kråkstråk"] price = "85-160 SEK" organisation = "Folkmusikkaféet" source = "events/sweden/gothenburg.yaml" [[events]] name = "Funambals" links = ["https://funambals.lacampanule.fr/language/en/"] start = "2025-04-11T18:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-13T23:59:00+02:00" country = "France" city = "Lyon" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Platane", "Talec Noguet Quartet", "La Chimère", "La Malène", "Duo Cavez-Paulson", "Hot Griselda", "Trencadit", "Poolidor", "Femti Fem", "Sorgues", "Ma Petite", "Tref"] price = "€63-€69" organisation = "Funambals" source = "events/france/funambals.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansaarde Folkbal" details = "Ball" links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2707"] start = "2025-04-11T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-11T23:59:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Herselt" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Griff Trio"] source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Oxford Folk Festival" links = ["https://linktr.ee/OXFORDFOLKFEST", "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/oxfolkceilidhs/1597505?"] start = "2025-04-11T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-13T18:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Oxford" styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "e-ceilidh"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Banter", "Chaotic Good", "Trinculo", "Confluence"] callers = ["Sheena Masson", "Charlotte Rich-Griffin", "Alison Rowley"] price = "£36" organisation = "Oxfolk" source = "events/uk/oxfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-25-4-11-cecil-sharp-house/"] start = "2025-04-11T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-11T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£19-£25" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Springforth Ball & Dance Weekend" details = """ Featuring Playing with Fyre George Paul (keyboard) Rob Zisette (fiddle), and Steve Kemble (percussion) with calling by Bob Isaacs""" links = ["https://tadamsva.org/springforth-ball-2025/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/430473763343161/", "https://cdss.org/event/28th-annual-springforth-ball-dance-weekend/"] start = "2025-04-11T18:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-13T15:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "VA" city = "Richmond" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Playing with Fyre"] callers = ["Bob Isaacs"] organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance" details = """ Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. email: info@tecda.ca""" links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2025-04-11/"] start = "2025-04-11T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-11T21:00:00-04:00" country = "Canada" state = "Ontario" city = "Toronto" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"] price = "$10" organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cabot Community Contra Dance" details = """ The Cabot Community Contra Dance is a distinctly beginner-friendly and family-friendly dance held every 2nd Friday, September–June. Our rotating Vermont callers use gender-free terminology, with music provided by The Usual Suspects, a great group of local musicians, and sit-ins are welcome! We have a lovely wooden-floored space in the Cabot Town Hall. Admission is on a sliding scale, $5-10 suggested, but nobody is turned away for lack of funds. Masks are welcomed but not required, and we ask that you bring some clean, dry shoes to change into, if it’s snowy or wet out.""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/cabot-community-contra-dance/2025-04-11/"] start = "2025-04-11T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-11T21:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Cabot" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5-$10" organisation = "Cabot Community Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Tallahassee Contra Dance" details = """ Join us for a fun community contra dance on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of most months! See tallydancer.com or our Facebook page for band and caller details. No dance experience is needed and no need to bring a partner. An intro lesson starts at 7:15 for beginners and anyone wanting to refresh their skills. Admission cost: $10 for adults, $9 seniors over 50, $6 for students, free for kids under 12. Admission is payable by cash, check, or card at the door. Newcomers get in to their 2nd dance free!""" links = ["http://www.tallydancer.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/tallahassee-contra-dance-2/2025-04-11/"] start = "2025-04-11T19:15:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-11T22:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "FL" city = "Tallahassee" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$6-$10" organisation = "Tallahassee Community Friends of Old Time Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance" details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January." links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2025-04-11/"] start = "2025-04-11T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-11T22:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "GA" city = "Decatur" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$7-$15" organisation = "ContraATL" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Call of the Loon" details = """ Featuring Calling from Seth Tepfer and Steve Pike and Music from Dam Beavers and Contratopia! $135 Registration January 1 – February 28, 2025 $145 Late registration after February 28, 2025 Student/youth discounts and limited half-price work scholarships are available. Local dancers are happy to host out-of-town guests, but space is limited, so if you would like hospitality, please register early. Admission for individual sessions may be available if space allows. Friday, April 11 6:45 pm Registration Opens 7:30-11:30 pm Welcome Dance 11:30 pm Campfire Gathering Saturday, April 12 9:00 am Coffee and registration 9:30–10:45 am Workshop 11:00 am–12:30 pm Contra dance 12:30–2:00 pm Lunch break & caller roundtable (order lunch on registration form) 2:00–3:30 pm Workshop 3:45–5:00 pm Contra dance 5:00–7:30 pm Dinner break 7:30–8:00 pm Concert 8:00–11:30 pm Tie Dye Ball 11:30 pm-1:00 am After Party TBA Sunday, April 13 9:30-11:00 am Brunch (included in registration) 10:30-11:30 am Workshop 11:00-11:45 am Singing around the campfire 11:45 am-2:30 pm Farewell dance""" links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/call-of-the-loon", "https://cdss.org/event/call-of-the-loon-12th-annual-contra-dance-weekend/"] start = "2025-04-11T18:30:00-05:00" end = "2025-04-13T14:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "MN" city = "Minneapolis" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Dam Beavers", "Contratopia"] callers = ["Seth Tepfer", "Steve Pike"] price = "$135-$145" organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dover New England Traditional Dance" details = """ A mix of contras, couple dances, triplets and square dances to live music. At least one “chestnut” is done each month. No experience nor partner necessary. Dances are taught before the music and prompted while dancing. The experienced dancers are happy to help the new dancers because they are the future. Although you may choose your role, the traditional terms ladies and gents will be used. Updated vaccinations are strongly encouraged; masks are welcome but not required. $10; students $5""" links = ["https://manylives-oneworld.com/dave-bateman/dover-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/dover-nh-2nd-friday-new-england-traditional-dance/2025-04-11/"] start = "2025-04-11T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-11T22:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "NH" city = "Dover" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5-$10" organisation = "Dave Bateman" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cleveland Second Friday English Country Dance" details = """ Come join us at our monthly Second Friday English Country Dance. Live music by Toad in the Hole. Callers: Carol Kopp, Steve Otlowski, & Elizabeth Estep Wood Floor. Suggested Donation $10 (Pay what you can)""" links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-second-friday-english-country-dance/2025-04-11/"] start = "2025-04-11T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-11T22:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "OH" city = "Cleveland" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Toad in the Hole"] callers = ["Carol Kopp", "Elizabeth Estep", "Steve Otlowski"] price = "$10" organisation = "English Country Dance Cleveland" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo" details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm." links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2025-04-11/"] start = "2025-04-11T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-11T23:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "MD" city = "Glen Echo" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$15" organisation = "Friday Night Dancers" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Queer Contra Dance Camp" details = "Queer Contra Dance Camp is a queer-normative contra dance weekend in the California redwoods with incredible talent and an enthusiastic and friendly community." links = ["https://www.queercontradance.org/queercamp.html", "https://cdss.org/event/queer-contra-dance-camp/"] start = "2025-04-11T18:00:00-07:00" end = "2025-04-13T15:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Aptos" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["The Sage Thrashers", "Starling"] callers = ["Angela DeCarlis", "Sue Rosen"] price = "$125-$500" organisation = "San Francisco Bay Queer Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Missoula Folklore Society English Country Dance" details = """ Monthly ECD held October–May. All dances taught. Live and some recorded music. $5-$10 donations appreciated.""" links = ["https://www.missoulafolk.org/english-country-dancing", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-3/2025-04-11/"] start = "2025-04-11T19:00:00-06:00" end = "2025-04-11T21:00:00-06:00" country = "USA" state = "MT" city = "Missoula" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5-$10" organisation = "Missoula Folklore Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monrovia English Country Dance" details = "Please join us for English Country Dancing on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 7:30-10pm in the Guildhall of St Luke’s Episcopal Church. $5 admission (cash only). Beginners welcome! All dances are taught, walked through and called. No partner or costume required; just bring comfortable closed-toed shoes and a water bottle. We’re friendly, laid-back, and welcoming!" links = ["https://monroviaecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/monrovia-english-country-dance/2025-04-11/"] start = "2025-04-11T19:15:00-07:00" end = "2025-04-11T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monrovia" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5" organisation = "Monrovia English Country Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Friday Night English Dance" details = """ For details about venue, callers, or musicians, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org Sliding scale: $7 – $20.""" links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=6095", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2025-04-11/"] start = "2025-04-11T19:30:00-07:00" end = "2025-04-11T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "OR" city = "Portland" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true callers = ["Brooke Friendly"] price = "$7-$20" organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Elfia Haarzuilens" details = """ De allerlaatste keer Elfia bij kasteel Haarzuilens! 11:00 workshop 12:00 band 1 14:00 band 2""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/elfia-haarzuilens-zaterdag-12-04/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/elfia-haarzuilens-zondag-13-04/", "https://www.elfia.com/en/"] start = "2025-04-12T10:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-13T20:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Haarzuilens" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Laouen", "Marie Paulette"] organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk Dance for Beginners - Level 1" details = "Course" links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/folk-dance-for-beginners-level-1/1114/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2479"] start = "2025-04-12T13:15:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-12T18:15:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Brussels" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "€20-€55" organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Le Vendredi Danse" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1035775671909454&set=pb.100064310937147.-2207520000"] start = "2025-04-12T14:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-12T16:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Holmfirth" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "£5" organisation = "Le Vendredi Danse" source = "events/uk/le_vendredi_danse.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dans i Tobo" links = ["https://esitobo.org/evenemang/dans-i-tobo-festival-12-april-2025/"] start = "2025-04-12T16:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-13T10:00:00+02:00" country = "Sweden" city = "Uppsala" styles = ["scandi"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Eric Sahlström Institutet" source = "events/sweden/uppsala.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Experience + Workshop" details = "Ball" links = ["https://www.muziekcentrumdranouter.be/en/node/1540", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2708"] start = "2025-04-12T18:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-12T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Dranouter" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Rachel & Zabou", "Tribal Jâze"] price = "€16-€18" organisation = "Muziekcentrum Dranouter" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal" details = "Ball" links = ["https://www.ccsilly.be/events/bal-folk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1126802429066852/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2614"] start = "2025-04-12T18:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-12T23:30:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Silly" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Balbelutte"] price = "€10" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "English Country Dance" details = "Second Saturdays English Dance in Pittsburgh. (3rd Saturday this March.)" links = ["https://cdssp.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-in-pittsburgh/2025-04-12/"] start = "2025-04-12T12:30:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-12T15:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "PA" city = "Pittsburgh" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "CDSSP" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Le P'tit Bal du Harby" details = "Ball" links = ["https://pasdlayau.be/evenement/ptit-bal-du-harby-avec-le-duo-meunier-villeneuve/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2464", "https://www.facebook.com/events/28663673683277096/"] start = "2025-04-12T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-12T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Quevaucamps" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Duo Meunier-Buteau"] price = "€10" organisation = "Pas d'La Yau" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "17è Nuit du Trad" details = "Ball" links = ["https://www.rzf.be/en_US/event/17e-nuit-du-trad-2025-04-12-2025-04-13-72/register", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2506"] start = "2025-04-12T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-13T03:00:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Alleur" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Stoemp", "Cam&Léo", "Zlabya", "No&Mi"] price = "€25-€30" organisation = "Rif Zans L'Fiesse" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Nottingham Playford Ball" links = ["https://nfdg.org.uk/club_dances.php", "https://nfdg.org.uk/ball.php"] start = "2025-04-12T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-12T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Nottingham" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Tom & Julia Barnes"] callers = ["Andrew Swaine"] organisation = "Nottingham Folk Dance Group" source = "events/uk/nfdg.yaml" [[events]] name = "d'Accord" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/149787688758876/posts/1813811482356480/"] start = "2025-04-12T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-12T22:45:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Exeter" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Poisson Groove"] price = "£10" organisation = "d'Accord" source = "events/uk/daccord.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal / Concert" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/459698080133565/", "https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/folk-inspiration/t-yavgyka"] start = "2025-04-12T19:45:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-12T22:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Guildford" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Duo Niepold-Cutting"] price = "£19.5-£23.85" organisation = "Folk Inspirations" source = "events/uk/guildford.yaml" [[events]] name = "London Barndance" links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/8872903499457522/"] start = "2025-04-12T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-12T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Box of Frogs"] callers = ["Rhodri Davies"] price = "£5-£15" organisation = "London Barndance Company" source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml" [[events]] name = "CDK Contra & Square Dance" details = """ Contra & Square Dance – Beginning Workshop 7pm, Dancing 7:30-10:30pm Suggested donation $5-$20""" links = ["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-square-dance-2/2025-04-12/"] start = "2025-04-12T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-12T22:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "MI" city = "Kalamazoo" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] 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/2025-04-12/"] start = "2025-04-12T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-12T22:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "VA" city = "Floyd" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$10" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Space Coast Contra Dance" details = """ Our second Saturday contra dance on the Space Coast of FL featuring live bands, awesome callers, and a friendly crowd. All are welcome. No partner needed. For more information, visit our website. We’d love to have you join us! $15; $5 for 25 and under.""" links = ["https://spacecoastcontra.org/calendar-upcoming-contra-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/space-coast-contra-dance/2025-04-12/"] start = "2025-04-12T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-12T22:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "FL" city = "Cocoa" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Stepping Stones"] callers = ["Joe Harrington"] price = "$5-$15" organisation = "Space Coast Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Princeton English Country Dance" details = "English Country Dance every 2nd Saturday (except November and December), 7:30-10:30." links = ["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2025-04-12/"] start = "2025-04-12T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-12T22:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "NJ" city = "Princeton" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$15" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Norwich Contra Dance" details = """ Join us for a traditional New England contra dance at Tracy Hall in Norwich. All dances are taught, and beginners and singles are always welcome. We offer potluck snacks at the break, so please feel free to bring something to share. Our caller will offer a introductory / refresher session at 7:15 pm for newcomers or those who want to review the basics. Please bring clean non-marking shoes to help protect our dance floor! Masks are optional and welcome; vaccination strongly encouraged; please stay home if you have been exposed or are experiencing symptoms. Sliding Scale Admission: $20 Dance Supporters $12 General Admission $8 Students Under 16 free""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/norwich-contra-dance/2025-04-12/"] start = "2025-04-12T19:15:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-12T22:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Norwich" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$8-$20" organisation = "Muskeg Music" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "NACDS Contra Dance" details = """ Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024. Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL. Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time. Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society. Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container. Members $10; non-members $15.""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2025-04-12/"] start = "2025-04-12T18:30:00-05:00" end = "2025-04-12T23:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "AL" city = "Huntsville" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$10-$15" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "TopHill Music Contradance Party" details = """ Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. Schedule: There will be a newcomers workshop at 7:45pm. Please come early to help our new dancing friends! All are welcome! Cost: $12-20 sliding scale High-level masks are mandated for this dance. Please bring your own water bottle. Up-to-date vaccinations are encouraged but not required. If you are not feeling well, please do not attend, but rather care for yourself and others and join us next time! See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy.""" links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-saturday-tophill-music-contradance-party-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-04-12/"] start = "2025-04-12T19:45:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-12T23:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "MA" city = "Greenfield" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$12-$20" organisation = "Alice Kenney" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Scissortail Contra Dance" details = "Scissortail Contra Dance in Oklahoma City, second and fourth Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!" links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2025-04-12/"] start = "2025-04-12T19:00:00-05:00" end = "2025-04-12T22:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "OK" city = "Oklahoma City" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15" organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "English Country Dance" details = "English Country Dance with live music every 2nd Saturday." links = ["https://www.nttds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/2nd-saturday-english-country-dance/2025-04-12/"] start = "2025-04-12T19:30:00-05:00" end = "2025-04-12T22:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "TX" city = "Dallas" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$10" organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contra Dance" details = """ HATDS hosts contra dances on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of most months. We dance to live music. All skill levels are welcome and all dances are called. Bring water and clean shoes! The admission price for contra dances is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Cash, checks, credit cards, and digital wallets are currently accepted at the door. If paying cash, please bring correct change. No large bills accepted.""" links = ["https://hatds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dancing-in-houston-tx/2025-04-12/"] start = "2025-04-12T19:30:00-05:00" end = "2025-04-12T22:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "TX" city = "Houston" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$10-$15" organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center" details = """ Every Saturday LARGE STUDIO 7:30 – 8:00 pm Lesson 8:00 – 11:00 pm Dance Cost: Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free “Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th) Recorded Music: $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21) What is Contra Dance? In a Contra dance, a leader, known as a caller, teaches basic dance steps during an introductory “walk-through” of the dance. Dancers learn by walking through the steps and formations, following the caller’s instructions. The dance figures are similar to those of old-time square dancing except the figures are usually danced in a line, with leaders and followers facing each other. These dances are lively, social, easy to learn, and aerobic. Although you will dance with a partner, it isn’t necessary to come with one. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” (partners facing in long lines down the hall). Many of the regular Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra bands play old-time music (similar to bluegrass), but the music at any given Saturday night Contra may reflect a range of music traditions, such as New England, French Canadian, Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and modern compositions. How does Contra Dance Work? “A contra dance can be thought of as a triangle of energy with the three vertices being the musicians, the dancers and the caller. Magical evenings occur when all three come together, feeding off of each others’ energy to raise and sustain an atmosphere of fun and joy. The caller’s role in this is paramount. Good music and dancers without a good caller may not be magical. Poor teaching, lack of rapport or inappropriately selected dances can lead to frustration. But a good caller can make even new dancers feel like they are good, and by working with the musicians to match music to dances, set the right tempo, and feed off the energy of everyone in the hall, the caller can help make magic.” by Beau Farmer, Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra Caller""" links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2025-04-12/"] start = "2025-04-12T19:30:00-05:00" end = "2025-04-12T23:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "MN" city = "Minneapolis" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$4-$15" organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Palo Alto Contra Dance" links = ["https://paloaltocontradance.org/calendar/"] start = "2025-04-12T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2025-04-12T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Palo Alto" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Alan Winston"] price = "$20" organisation = "Palo Alto Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/palo_alto.yaml" [[events]] name = "San Luis Obispo Monthly Contra Dance" details = "Live music and gender-neutral calling at the monthly contra dance in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dances are monthly on the 2nd Saturday. 6:30 lesson, dancing until 9:30." links = ["https://www.cccds.org/schedule/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-luis-obispo-monthly-contra-dance/2025-04-12/"] start = "2025-04-12T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2025-04-12T21:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "San Luis Obispo" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$10" organisation = "Central Coast Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento Contra Dance" details = """ Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door.""" links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2025-04-12/"] start = "2025-04-12T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2025-04-12T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Scandinavian Monthly Dance" details = "Social Scandinavian dancing, mostly to live music. The evening is a blend of gammaldans (waltz, hambo, schottis….) and bygdedans (polskas and springars). Requests are honored if at all possible. Partners are not necessary, but we strongly recommend wearing hard-soled shoes, as it makes the dances both easier and more fun. There is no dance during the summer months, June, July, and August." links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-monthly-dance-2022-08-13-2023-06-10/2025-04-12/"] start = "2025-04-12T20:00:00-06:00" end = "2025-04-12T22:30:00-06:00" country = "USA" state = "CO" city = "Boulder" styles = ["scandi"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers" source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml" [[events]] name = "2nd Saturdays Contra Dance" details = """ 7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson 7:30 pm dancing starts 10:30 dancing ends Sliding scale $6-$20. Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome! For 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/2025-04-12/"] start = "2025-04-12T19:00:00-07:00" end = "2025-04-12T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "OR" city = "Portland" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$6-$20" organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Swedish Dance Party" details = """ Dansen is altijd een feestje. Dansen met live muziek is dubbel feest. En Zweeds dansen met live muziek is wat ons betreft een nog groter feest. Op deze zondagmiddagen kun je lekker zwieren en zweven op de dansvloer met dansen zoals hambo, schottis, diverse polskor en wals. Op 13 april a.s. komt Sparv weer voor ons spelen. Ellen Kempers en Corné Hoogervorst spelen op hun divers gestemde trekharmonica's, viool en nyckelharpa een gevarieerd programma aan Zweedse en andere Scandinavische volksmuziek. Verspreid over de middag zullen er een aantal basispassen van verschillende Zweedse dansen worden uitgelegd. Na iedere uitleg kan deze dans dan door iedereen gedanst of verder geoefend worden. NB. er is géén aparte workshop. We verweven de uitleg in het bal, zodat iedereen vanaf het begin zoveel mogelijk mee kan doen""" links = ["https://dansplezier.wordpress.com/zweeds-dansfeest/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/zweeds-dansfeest-met-sparv-3/", "https://www.plug.events/event/zweeds-dansfeest-met-sparv19"] start = "2025-04-13T13:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-13T17:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Wageningen" styles = ["scandi"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Sparv"] price = "€12.50" organisation = "Dansplezier met Elske & Leo" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolkcafe Groningen" details = """ Elke maand een bal in de kapel van het oude RKZ! (Emmastraat 15, Groningen) Het eerstvolgende bal is: Balfolk Groningen met Swartematerie op zondag 13 april 2025 Aanvang: 14:00 Entree: Vrijwillige bijdrage, geef gul voor de band! Bijvoorbeeld €15 per persoonLocatie: Theater De Kapel in het Oude Rooms Katholiek Ziekenhuis (ORKZ),Emmastraat 15, 9722 EW GroningenInstructies: Ja, om 14.00 uur Balfolk Groningen is dansen op live folkmuziek en natuurlijk sessie na afloop: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee! Entree: vrijwillige donatie, zoals bijvoorbeeld € 15,- Geef ruim, want alles gaat 100% naar muzikanten. Globaal tijdschema:14:00 dansworkshop15:00:Bal16:30 sessie17:30 einde programma(Tijden onder voorbehoud) DansuitlegIn deze dansuitleg komen de basisprincipes van balfolk aan bod zodat iedereen mee kan doen. In de tweede helft van de dansuitleg gaan ze dieper op één dans in. SwartematerieSwartematerie is het alter ego van Patricia Swart, die met saxen en klarinet en een loopstation allerlei laagjes over elkaar legt waar dan een jig of mazurka op gedanst kan worden. De toegift wordt op verzoek een wals waarmee ze haar set begon. Het is de eerste keer dat ze deze nummers (de eerste vijf die ze ooit geschreven heeft voor balfolk) solo voor publiek speelt, vertelt ze. Ze is nu al een paar jaar bezig met het spelen van balfolkmuziek en maakte deel uit van Dioptrie, dat echter niet vaak opgetreden heeft en inmiddels gestopt is. Verder speelt ze in Androneda. Muziek beschouwt ze als donkere materie, waarvan niemand echt weet wat het precies is, maar er is een trilling. Op den duur wil ze graag gaan werken met meer technieken om soundscapes te creëren. Balfolkmelodieën lenen zich daar goed voor omdat ze vaak een eenvoudige structuur hebben.Website: http://www.patriciaswart.nl/?page=agenda Wat is Balfolk?Balfolk is misschien een beetje te vergelijken met een tango- of salsa-avond, maar dan met de muziek en dansen van hier: de dansen en muziek die traditioneel in West-Europa voorkomen. En er is altijd live muziek! En we starten altijd met een dansuitleg. Iedereen kan meedoen. De KapelDe kapel is te vinden als je naar het Oude RKZ (ORKZ) komt in de Emmastraat 15 in Groningen. Wanneer je binnenkomt loop je naar de bar, en rechts van de bar bevindt zich de deur naar de kapel.""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolkcafe-groningen-op-zondag-met-swartematerie/"] start = "2025-04-13T14:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-13T17:30:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Groningen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Swartematerie"] price = "€15" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk & Dance at Schäfersee - Bals Occitans" links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/2504-tanz-m5"] start = "2025-04-13T15:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-13T17:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Berlin" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Kördeböf"] price = "donation" organisation = "NaturFreunde Berlin" source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Köln" links = ["https://www.lutherkirche-suedstadt.de/veranstaltungen/bal-folk-mitmachtanz-26/", "https://www.balfolk-koeln.de/veranstaltungen/balfolk-lutherkirche-9"] start = "2025-04-13T16:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-13T20:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Cologne" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Wouter en de Draak"] price = "€12-€17" organisation = "BalFolk Köln" source = "events/germany/cologne.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal De La Cabane Du Bout Du Monde" details = "Ball" links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/noiranomis/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2615"] start = "2025-04-13T16:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-13T21:00:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Noiranomis"] price = "€7-€12" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Crewkerne" details = "French + Breton dance and live music" links = ["https://balcrew.wixsite.com/balcrewkerne"] start = "2025-04-13T18:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-13T22:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Crewkerne" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "£4" organisation = "Bal Crewkerne" source = "events/uk/crewkerne.yaml" [[events]] name = "Richmond 2nd Sunday Afternoon Contra Dance" details = "Join us in Richmond, VA for a Sunday afternoon contra dance, hosted by TADAMS, at the beautiful historic Ginter Hall. Beginner lesson at 1:45pm, dance from 2:30-5:30pm. Please see our full website calendar for band and caller details. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members & students, children under 13 are free." links = ["https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-2nd-sunday-afternoon-contra-dance/2025-04-13/"] start = "2025-04-13T13:45:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-13T17:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "VA" city = "Richmond" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$10-$15" organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] 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/2025-04-13/"] start = "2025-04-13T14:00:00-05:00" end = "2025-04-13T17:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "IL" city = "Glen Ellyn" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5-$15" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Central Illinois English Country Dance" details = "An English country dance held by the Central Illinois English Country Dancers. We have live music provided by the Flatland Consort and the dances are lead by several local callers. Admission is $5." links = ["http://www.centralillinoisecd.org/#sched", "https://cdss.org/event/central-illinois-english-country-dance/2025-04-13/"] start = "2025-04-13T14:00:00-05:00" end = "2025-04-13T17:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "IL" city = "Mansfield" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Flatland Consort"] price = "$5" organisation = "Central Illinois English Country Dancers" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "English Country Dance" details = "Twice-monthly English Country Dance session in Colorado Springs, CO. Each dance will be taught and then practiced. Great social atmosphere and fun!" links = ["https://www.meetup.com/english-county-dance-colorado-springs/events/306904704/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance/2025-04-13/"] start = "2025-04-13T13:45:00-06:00" end = "2025-04-13T15:45:00-06:00" country = "USA" state = "CO" city = "Colorado Springs" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Culver City ECD" details = """ English Country Dance with live musicians in the afternoon on the Westside of Los Angeles. No partner required. Masks optional. Preregistration requested. $20 (sliding scale)""" links = ["https://culvercityecd.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/culver-city-ecd/2025-04-13/"] start = "2025-04-13T14:30:00-07:00" end = "2025-04-13T17:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Culver City" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$20" organisation = "Culver City English Country Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Scottish Country Dance" details = "Social dance of Scotland. Does not require a partner" links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/boulder-scottish-country-dance/2025-04-13/"] start = "2025-04-13T16:30:00-06:00" end = "2025-04-13T18:30:00-06:00" country = "USA" state = "CO" city = "Boulder" styles = ["scd"] workshop = true social = false price = "$5" organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado" source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monday Dancing: Advanced" details = """ 20:00 Workshop für Fortgeschrittene 21:00 Tanz für Alle""" links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/monstagstanzen-fortgeschrittene-11/"] start = "2025-04-14T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-14T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Freiburg i. Br" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "donation" organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V." source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Vooral gezellig samen dansen! Kaartje kopen""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-4-2025-04-14/"] start = "2025-04-14T20:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-14T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Leeuwarden" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "€2.50" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance" details = """ The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!""" links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22/2025-04-14/"] start = "2025-04-14T19:30:00-06:00" end = "2025-04-14T22:00:00-06:00" country = "USA" state = "CO" city = "Boulder" styles = ["scandi"] workshop = true social = true price = "$7" organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers" source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml" [[events]] name = "Beginner Scandinavia dance classes near UW" details = 'Room 209 (top floor, north side). This isnear the UW. There is plenty of parking by the building. <i>Free!</i><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flatheels for easy turning. If you don’t have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. No need to pre-register. Vaccines are strongly encouraged, and masks are encouraged, but not required. Send any questions to <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font>or (206) 258-2580.</p>' links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"] start = "2025-04-14T19:00:00-07:00" end = "2025-04-14T21:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "WA" city = "Seattle" styles = ["scandi"] workshop = true social = false price = "free" organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society" source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk on Andělu" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1978590205991158/1978590225991156/"] start = "2025-04-15T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-15T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Czechia" city = "Prague" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "250 CZK" organisation = "Balfolk.cz" source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cours De Danse Folk EléDanse" details = "Course" links = ["https://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1441999606398991/1505759813356303/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2688"] start = "2025-04-15T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-15T22:15:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Genval" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "EléDanse ASBL" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-04-15/"] start = "2025-04-15T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-15T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend" details = "Einführungsstunde: Griechische Tänze" links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"] start = "2025-04-15T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-15T23:59:59+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Dresden" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V." source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Class" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2985360294944406/2985360328277736/"] start = "2025-04-15T21:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-15T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Italy" city = "Naples" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk" source = "events/italy/naples.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk at YMCA" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1335943224260784/1335943247594115"] start = "2025-04-16T18:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-16T20:00:00+02:00" country = "Czechia" city = "Brno" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Ton Simple" source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/616846600826954/616846624160285/"] start = "2025-04-16T19:30:00+03:00" end = "2025-04-16T21:00:00+03:00" country = "Bulgaria" city = "Sofia" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "donation" organisation = "Balfolkariya" source = "events/bulgaria/sofia.yaml" [[events]] name = "Wednesday Balfolk" details = """ Zapraszamy na potańcówkę balfolkową w Chacie.\r O 20:00 warsztaty\r O 21:00 potańc.\r Wstęp na imprezę: 10 zł\r Wstęp na warsztaty: dowolna kwota wedle uznania""" links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-srodowy67"] start = "2025-04-16T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-16T23:45:00+02:00" country = "Poland" city = "Warsaw" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "10 PLN" organisation = "Numinosum" source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk in Galleria Principe" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1299570284429558/1299570304429556/"] start = "2025-04-16T20:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-16T22:30:00+02:00" country = "Italy" city = "Naples" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk" source = "events/italy/naples.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Étoile at Jamboree" links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1636948583922621/"] start = "2025-04-16T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-16T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "free" organisation = "London Balfolk" source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Socialles 336 — Connectie + switch dansen, leiden en volgen" details = """ Deze donderdag 17 april is het socialles nr 336. Het onderwerp van de workshop is: Connectie + switch dansen, leiden en volgen. Deze workshop wordt gegeven door Isobel. Programma 18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten 19.30: Start socialles 20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen 21.30: Einde Socialles Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen. Gezamenlijk eten Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee. Locatie Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Als de deur gesloten is, bel dan gewoon aan. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden. Prijs De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk.""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-336-rotterdam-connectie-switch-dansen-leiden-en-volgen/"] start = "2025-04-17T18:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-17T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Rotterdam" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€6" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk-Abendkurs Sommersemester" details = """ Wann? — März bis Juni, donnerstags, 19:00 bis 20:30\r Wo? — 8., Lange Gasse 8/2\r \r Teilnahmebeitrag: 120€ / reduziert: 80€\r Schnuppertag und Anmeldeschluss: 6.3.\r Anmeldungen bitte per E-Mail an roman@folktanz.at.\r \r Foto: Ivan Pomé (https://ivanpome.com/) am Prague Balfolk Weekend 2025""" links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-abendkurs"] start = "2025-04-17T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-17T20:30:00+02:00" country = "Austria" city = "Vienna" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "Roman Zimmermann" source = "events/austria/plug_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk and Trad Dance" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/970823008244972/970823081578298/"] start = "2025-04-17T20:30:00+03:00" end = "2025-04-17T23:30:00+03:00" country = "Lithuania" city = "Vilnius" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€12" organisation = "Rhythmic Connections" cancelled = true source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dandelion Romp" links = ["https://www.dandelionromp.com/"] start_date = "2025-04-18" end_date = "2025-04-20" country = "USA" state = "OH" city = "Oberlin" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["River Road", "Northwoods"] callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Will Mentor"] price = "$30-$75" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folkbal RSL" details = "Ball" links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1007286841337170/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2730"] start = "2025-04-18T18:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-18T22:45:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Roeselare" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Bvba Vandamme", "Fior"] price = "€5" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "ComSiBal Festival" links = ["https://comsibal.be/en/events/festival_2025/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/876460458035352/"] start = "2025-04-18T18:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-21T02:00:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Boutersem" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Tref", "Beat Bouet Trio", "JAM PT", "Feather and Fox", "Bal O'Gadjo", "Oraj", "La Sylva", "Tom & Aurélie", "Zlabya", "Dragon Flowers"] organisation = "ComSiBal" source = "events/belgium/comsibal.yaml" [[events]] name = "Vrijdagavondbal" details = """ Op vrijdagavond 18 april kan er gratis balfolk gedanst worden in Rotterdam, in de studio van De Doelen. De band die komt spelen is Exqueezit. Exqueezit is het duo Bert Leemans (chromatische knop-accordeon) en Erik de Jong (piano-accordeon). Bert (bekend van o.a. EmBRUN, Elanor en Airboxes) en Erik (bekend van o.a. The Assasenachs, Itchy Fingers en de Gonnagles). Met een wederzijds respect voor elkaars muziekachtergrond en speelstijl (Erik meer Iers/Schots en Bert meer Balfolk), brengen Bert en Erik heerlijke Balfolk met zowel Frans/Vlaamse als Keltische invloeden. Of je nu danst of luistert, het is sowieso genieten. De twee muzikanten leerden elkaar in 2006 kennen op de muziekstage Vliers op Texel, waar Bert aan Erik de fijne kneepjes van het Balfolk spelen liet zien. Toen in 2018 Bert vaker in Noord Nederland te vinden was, kwam hij Erik weer tegen in Irish Pub O'Ceallaigh in Groningen. Al gauw was duidelijk dat de mannen genoten van samenspelen. Hier ontstond dan ook het idee voor een optreden als duo op het 15-jarig jubileum van Balfolk in Café Wilhelmina in Eindhoven. Een half jaar later herhaalde dat zich nog een keer op Elfia Haarzuilens 2019 en zo is Exqueezit ontstaan. Gratis Het bal in De Doelen is gratis toegankelijk en iedereen van binnen en buiten Rotterdam is van harte welkom om mee te komen dansen of te luisteren naar de fijne muziek. Dansuitleg voor beginners Nog niet eerder (balfolk) gedanst? Geen zorgen, er wordt gestart met een dansuitleg van Balfolk Zuid-Holland, zodat degenen die nog niet eerder hebben gedanst, kunnen kennismaken met balfolk en daarna ook de hele avond mee kunnen doen. Programma Het exacte programma met de tijden volgt nog. Je kunt naar wens binnen komen lopen in De Doelen (maar vanaf het begin meedoen is natuurlijk wel het leukste). Vernieuwde locatie Onlangs is De Doelen Studio volledig vernieuwd en opgeknapt. De ruimte is fijner om te dansen, de bar is apart - en de studio is nu zelfs op een nieuwe plek te vinden in het gebouw! Het adres is: Kruisplein 44. Volg de tonen van de balfolkmuziek en het gaat helemaal goed komen! Bereikbaarheid De Doelen is het welbekende concertgebouw middenin hartje Rotterdam, op een kleine 3 minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Er zijn diverse parkeergarages in de omgeving. Kijk op prettigparkeren.nl voor mogelijkheden (zoek daarin wel even verder naar parkeergarages want standaard zie je een vrij dure optie). Je kunt voor De Doelen Studio naar binnen via een aparte ingang op de hoek van het Schouwburgplein en het Kruisplein, Kruisplein 44. Informatie Meer weten of vragen? Neem contact op met Balfolk Zuid-Holland via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/vrijdagavondbal-met-exqueezit-in-de-doelen-studio-in-rotterdam/"] start = "2025-04-18T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-18T22:30:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Rotterdam" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Exqueezit"] price = "free" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Avondbal bij de Muziekstage" details = """ Jaarlijks is er in Sint-Michielsgestel een interessant muziekweekend met workshops over balfolk en dansmuziek. Overdag zijn er cursussen, vanaf 19:30 begint het avondprogramma met concerten, bal en sessie. Voorverkoop Let op - Wegens beperkte ruimte in de zaal & om te parkeren, vragen we om vooraf een ticket te bestellen. Deelnemers aan het workshopweekend hebben natuurlijk sowieso toegang tot alle concerten. Voorverkoop is gestart via de website van de muziekstage Het is alleen op vrijdagavond mogelijk om te blijven slapen via een “bal & bed” deelname. Op andere dagen is overnachten voor avondbezoekers helaas niet mogelijk. Dit “bal & bed” kan je opgeven in via het workshopformulier. Programma Waarschijnlijk wordt het tijdschema als volgt, wijzigingen onder voorbehoud Globaal bestaan de avonden uit: 20:00 – 21:00 Luisterconcert 21:20 – 00:00 Bal met 2 bands 00:15 – Jam-bal sessie. Vrijdag: Griff trio (concert), Naragonia Quartet (bal), nog een derde band & jamsessie olv Lies Sommer Zaterdag: Symbio (concert), Fior (bal), duo Wouter Kuyper & Lies Sommer (bal) & jamsessie olv Rob Zantkuijl Zondag: LAND (concert), Threo (bal), La Machine (bal) & jamsessie olv Jochem Beltman Download het sessie-repertoire Foto's van het workshopweekend: • Foto's van de Workshops 2023 • Foto's van de Avonden 2022 • video's van het weekend in 2018""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/avondbal-muziekstage2025-vrijdag/"] start = "2025-04-18T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-18T23:59:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "St.Michielsgestel" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Griff Trio", "Naragonia Quartet"] price = "donation" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Boombal" details = "Ball" links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2225"] start = "2025-04-18T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-18T22:45:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Gent" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["La Machine", "Thalas"] organisation = "Boombal" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Call Me Ceilidh" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/880638680640346/", "https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/losthorizon/fri-18-apr-call-me-ceilidh-easter-special-edition-115720#e115720"] start = "2025-04-18T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-18T22:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Bristol" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£17.25-£20" organisation = "Call Me Ceilidh" source = "events/uk/bristol.yaml" [[events]] name = "Unicorn Ceilidh" links = ["http://www.unicornceilidhs.org.uk/uc05prog.html"] start = "2025-04-18T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-18T23:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Baldock" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Frog on a Bike"] callers = ["Ollie Simons"] price = "£7-£13" organisation = "Unicorn Ceilidhs" source = "events/uk/unicorn_ceilidhs.yaml" [[events]] name = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp" links = ["http://www.kneesupcecilsharp.co.uk/programme.html"] start = "2025-04-18T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-04-18T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Bristol Ceilidh Quartet"] callers = ["Martin Clarke"] price = "£5-£15" organisation = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp" source = "events/uk/kucs.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dancing Fish" links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/event/wild-asparagus-weekend-2025/"] start = "2025-04-18T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-20T15:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "FL" city = "Melrose" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Wild Asparagus"] callers = ["George Marshall"] price = "$30-$60" organisation = "Dancing Fish" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE" details = '<u></u>Jerry and Lisa will review Springleik fra Vågå. This flowing dance from Gudbrandsdalen, Norway, has wonderful “dive” in its svikt, and that motion continues in all parts of the dance. See <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6EnoYNnJVY" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/watch?v=<u></u>c6EnoYNnJVY</a>. Music for this evening will be played by long-time Seattle dance musicians, Folk Voice Band, headed up by Birgit and Phil Ages. They will get everybody on their feet with fun mixers and easy dances!<br><span><b> </b></span><br><span><b>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free The price of admission includes a free dance class.</b></span>' links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"] start = "2025-04-18T19:30:00-07:00" end = "2025-04-18T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "WA" city = "Lynnwood" styles = ["scandi"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Folk Voice Band"] price = "$10-$15" organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society" source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml" [[events]] name = "Avondbal bij de Muziekstage" details = """ Jaarlijks is er in Sint-Michielsgestel een interessant muziekweekend met workshops over balfolk en dansmuziek. Overdag zijn er cursussen, vanaf 19:30 begint het avondprogramma met concerten, bal en sessie. Voorverkoop Let op - Wegens beperkte ruimte in de zaal & om te parkeren, vragen we om vooraf een ticket te bestellen. Deelnemers aan het workshopweekend hebben natuurlijk sowieso toegang tot alle concerten. Voorverkoop is gestart via de website van de muziekstage Het is alleen op vrijdagavond mogelijk om te blijven slapen via een “bal & bed” deelname. Op andere dagen is overnachten voor avondbezoekers helaas niet mogelijk. Dit “bal & bed” kan je opgeven in via het workshopformulier. Programma Waarschijnlijk wordt het tijdschema als volgt, wijzigingen onder voorbehoud Globaal bestaan de avonden uit: 20:00 – 21:00 Luisterconcert 21:20 – 00:00 Bal met 2 bands 00:15 – Jam-bal sessie. Vrijdag: Griff trio (concert), Naragonia Quartet (bal), nog een derde band & jamsessie olv Lies Sommer Zaterdag: Symbio (concert), Fior (bal), duo Wouter Kuyper & Lies Sommer (bal) & jamsessie olv Rob Zantkuijl Zondag: LAND (concert), Threo (bal), La Machine (bal) & jamsessie olv Jochem Beltman Download het sessie-repertoire Foto's van het workshopweekend: • Foto's van de Workshops 2023 • Foto's van de Avonden 2022 • video's van het weekend in 2018""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/avondbal-muziekstage2025-zaterdag/"] start = "2025-04-19T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-19T23:59:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "St.Michielsgestel" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Fior", "Wouter Kuyper & Lies Sommer"] price = "donation" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Easy Street & Bal Folk" details = "Ball" links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://en.macke-bornauw.com/agenda", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2676", "https://www.facebook.com/events/612311074455497"] start = "2025-04-19T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-19T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Tournai" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Duo Macke-Bornauw", "La Royale Cecila D'Ere"] price = "€15-€20" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Stroud" links = ["https://balfolkstroud.uk/cps/gigs/emilyandsimons-50a642.php", "https://www.facebook.com/events/569503989137121/"] start = "2025-04-19T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-19T22:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Stroud" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Emily & Simon"] price = "£15" organisation = "Balfolk dans les Cinq Vallées - Stroud" source = "events/uk/balfolk_stroud.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-19-4-25-cecil-sharp-house/"] start = "2025-04-19T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-19T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£19-£25" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Les Batons" links = ["https://www.lesbatons.org/#dates"] start = "2025-04-20T13:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-20T17:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Hollingbourne" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Les Marginaux"] price = "£7" organisation = "Les Batons" source = "events/uk/les_batons.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk social" details = ''' Balfolk op zondag De Mezrab host iedere derde zondag van de maand het leukste Balfolkfeestje van Amsterdam. Bestel hier alvast een ticket en kom dansen op de livemuziek van Fior en PFM!. Ticket - Voorverkoop: 16 euro - Aan de deur: 18 euro Tickets >>> Programma 16:15 Deuren open16:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners 17:30 Bal met PFM! 18:00 Pauze 19:00 Bal met Fior21:00 Sessie Bands Fior Fior (in Oudhoogduits, "Vier") is een kwartet uit Zuid-Duitsland dat zich toelegt op moderne volksmuziek. Fior maakt muziek voor de dansvloer en concertzalen, ze laten mensen dansen en dromen. Tot nu toe werkten de vier muzikanten van Fior intensief aan en speelden ze volksmuziek uit andere landen (vooral Zweden, Frankrijk en Ierland), maar nu ontwikkelden ze een dringende wens om meer te weten te komen over de melodieën en liederen van hun thuisland Duitsland en deze nieuw leven in te blazen. Ze zijn een ware schat aan muziek tegengekomen, die niet langer rustig mag slapen! Middeleeuwse ballades en volksliederen ontmoeten bewerkingen van gedichten van schrijvers als Fontane en Eichendorff, groovy jigs wisselen af met zachte walsen en traditionele melodieën uit herontdekte Duitse muziekmanuscripten worden verweven met de eigen composities van de band. Hun debuutalbum "Manuskript" (uitgebracht in mei 2022) heeft uitstekende persrecensies gekregen. Zo werd het genomineerd voor de prestigieuze "Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik" (Duitse platencriticiprijs), door het Belgische tijdschrift "Le Canard Folk" verkozen tot "Album van de maand juni 2022" en het toonaangevende Duitse folktijdschrift "Folker" geeft het album een "onvoorwaardelijke aanbeveling". De unieke instrumentatie garandeert een onnavolgbare en levendige concertervaring. De zachte zang, de Keltische kleuren van de DADGAD-gitaar en tin whistle, het Noordse geluid van de Zweedse nyckelharpa en säckpipa, evenals het intense dronegeluid van de draailier bieden een zelden gehoorde klankkosmos en nemen het publiek mee op een lyrische reis vol groove. Fior zijn Regina Kunkel (nyckelharpa), Rick Krüger (zang, doedelzak, fluit, klarinet, concertina), Sebastian Elsner (draailier) en Björn Kaidel (gitaar, nyckelharpa). Nadat Regina, Rick en Björn al enkele jaren actief waren in de Duitse folkscene met hun instrumentale folkduo's Akleja en Airu, ontstond het idee om een nieuwe band op te richten die zich richt op liedjes en teksten. Met de draailierspeler Sebastian Elsner vonden ze de perfecte match voor dit project. In het geheim ontwikkelden ze een nieuw concertprogramma dat ze nu ontketenen. Alle vier de muzikanten behoren tot de toonaangevende bespelers van hun instrument in Duitsland, hebben ruime podiumervaring (o.a. Interkeltisches Folkfestival, Festival Mediaval, Folklorum) en zijn naast hun werk als muzikant ook veelgevraagd als docent bij cursussen en workshops in Duitsland en daarbuiten. PFM! PFM! is een energieke balfolkband uit het westen van het land. De band is in 2020 ontstaan en bestaat uit Frans op klarinet, Maurits op viool en Pieter op gitaar (en een beetje trekzak). Er worden voornamelijk eigen composities gespeeld. Het trio speelt onder andere rechttoe-rechtaan cercle’s, swingende scottishes en hoekige hanterdro’s, maar ook zachte smeuïge mazurka’s en een verstilde gavotte de ‘l Aven. Er wordt geconcentreerd op de meest gangbare balfolkdansen zodat alle balfolkies het hele optreden op de dansvloer kunnen blijven. Alle drie de bandleden zijn enthousiaste dansers, maar staan ook graag op het podium, daarom zeggen zij: boek ons! Locatie Mezrab draagt Balfolk een warm hart toe en nodigt ons iedere maand uit te komen dansen. Je kunt in de Mezrab op andere dagen vooral terecht voor storytelling. Het café dient als inspiratiebron voor vele theaters, centra, musea en festivals om ook storytelling te programmeren. Mezrab programmeert meerdere keren per week regelmatig vertelavonden. Op de andere avonden wordt storytelling gecombineerd met andere kunstdisciplines (dans, beeldende kunst, poëzie, etc.) en een wereldmuziekprogramma. Er is plek voor zo'n 100 dansers. Adres: Mezrab Veemkade 576 1019 BL Amsterdam Fotocredit Balfolk Amsterdam''' links = ["https://balfolkamsterdam.nl/balfolk-social-met-fior-en-pfm", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-social-met-duo-clercx-en-nut-en-genoegen/", "https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-social-met-fior-en-pfm", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1532116687500057/"] start = "2025-04-20T16:15:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-20T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Amsterdam" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Fior", "PFM!"] price = "€16-€18" organisation = "Balfolk Amsterdam" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bristol French Session" details = "Balfolk Tunes and Dancing" links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/"] start = "2025-04-20T18:45:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-20T22:00:00+02:00" country = "UK" city = "Bristol" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "free" organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions" source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml" [[events]] name = "Avondbal bij de Muziekstage" details = """ Jaarlijks is er in Sint-Michielsgestel een interessant muziekweekend met workshops over balfolk en dansmuziek. Overdag zijn er cursussen, vanaf 19:30 begint het avondprogramma met concerten, bal en sessie. Voorverkoop Let op - Wegens beperkte ruimte in de zaal & om te parkeren, vragen we om vooraf een ticket te bestellen. Deelnemers aan het workshopweekend hebben natuurlijk sowieso toegang tot alle concerten. Voorverkoop is gestart via de website van de muziekstage Mocht er een avond uitverkocht zijn, kun je je via de website van de muziekstage ook opgeven voor een wachtlijst. Het is alleen op vrijdagavond mogelijk om te blijven slapen via een “bal & bed” deelname. Op andere dagen is overnachten voor avondbezoekers helaas niet mogelijk. Dit “bal & bed” kan je opgeven in via het workshopformulier. Programma Waarschijnlijk wordt het tijdschema als volgt, wijzigingen onder voorbehoud Globaal bestaan de avonden uit: 20:00 – 21:00 Luisterconcert 21:20 – 00:00 Bal met 2 bands 00:15 – Jam-bal sessie. Vrijdag: Griff trio (concert), Naragonia Quartet (bal), nog een derde band & jamsessie olv Lies Sommer Zaterdag: Symbio (concert), Fior (bal), duo Wouter Kuyper & Lies Sommer (bal) & jamsessie olv Rob Zantkuijl Zondag: LAND (concert), Threo (bal), La Machine (bal) & jamsessie olv Jochem Beltman Download het sessie-repertoire Foto's van het workshopweekend: • Foto's van de Workshops 2023 • Foto's van de Avonden 2022 • video's van het weekend in 2018""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/avondbal-muziekstage2025-zondag/"] start = "2025-04-20T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-20T23:59:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "St.Michielsgestel" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["La Machine", "Threo"] price = "donation" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Scottish Country Dance" details = "Social dance of Scotland. Does not require a partner" links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/boulder-scottish-country-dance/2025-04-20/"] start = "2025-04-20T16:30:00-06:00" end = "2025-04-20T18:30:00-06:00" country = "USA" state = "CO" city = "Boulder" styles = ["scd"] workshop = true social = false price = "$5" organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado" source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml" [[events]] name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk" links = ["https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar"] start = "2025-04-20T18:30:00-05:00" end = "2025-04-20T21:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Guildford" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Eloise & Co.", "Nicholas Williams & family"] price = "$12-$25" organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk" source = "events/usa/guilford.yaml" [[events]] name = "Easter House Party" links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/easter-house-party-2025/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1331724651604453/"] start = "2025-04-21T16:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-25T10:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Halsway" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Gareth Kiddier & Linda Game"] price = "£255-£460" organisation = "Halsway Manor" source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml" [[events]] name = "Gran Bal Folk" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/886033026842427/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwXH4sAzLoEHGIojmCGAmmF4suyZVLbMWn_-UR6ihBUnnN2g/viewform"] start = "2025-04-21T18:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-21T23:30:00+02:00" country = "Italy" city = "Padua" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Di Doux"] price = "€10-€23" organisation = "Eros Volpato" source = "events/italy/bassano_del_grappa.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monday Dancing: Beginners" details = """ 20:00 Workshop für Anfänger 21:00 Tanz für Alle""" links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/monstagstanzen-anfaenger-5/"] start = "2025-04-21T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-21T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Freiburg i. Br" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "donation" organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V." source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml" [[events]] name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance" details = """ The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!""" links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22/2025-04-21/"] start = "2025-04-21T19:30:00-06:00" end = "2025-04-21T22:00:00-06:00" country = "USA" state = "CO" city = "Boulder" styles = ["scandi"] workshop = true social = true price = "$7" organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers" source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk on Andělu" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1978590205991158/1978590222657823/"] start = "2025-04-22T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-22T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Czechia" city = "Prague" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "150 CZK" organisation = "Balfolk.cz" source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cours De Danse Folk EléDanse" details = "Course" links = ["https://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1441999606398991/1505759760022975/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2688"] start = "2025-04-22T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-22T22:15:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Genval" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "EléDanse ASBL" cancelled = true source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-04-22/"] start = "2025-04-22T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-22T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend" details = "Einführungsstunde: Israelische Tänze" links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"] start = "2025-04-22T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-22T23:59:59+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Dresden" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V." source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Class" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2985360294944406/2985360318277737/"] start = "2025-04-22T21:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-22T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Italy" city = "Naples" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk" source = "events/italy/naples.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk @ KU Leuven" details = "Course" links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2659", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2661", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2662", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2663", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2664", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2665", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2666"] start = "2025-04-23T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-23T21:30:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Leuven" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "Heart To Feet" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Danslessen Folk Limburg - Beginners" details = "Course" links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2674"] start = "2025-04-23T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-23T21:30:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Diepenbeek" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "€90" organisation = "Folk In Limburg" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen" details = """ Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee! Entree: € 15,- (of € 10,- voor mensen die kortingstarief nodig hebben) Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten. 20:00 dans uitleg 21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets) 23:00 Sessie! (Tijden onder voorbehoud)""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-45/"] start = "2025-04-23T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-23T23:59:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Nijmegen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Mook"] price = "€10-€15" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Wednesday Balfolk" details = """ Zapraszamy na potańcówkę balfolkową w Chacie.\r O 20:00 warsztaty\r O 21:00 potańc.\r Wstęp na imprezę: 10 zł\r Wstęp na warsztaty: dowolna kwota wedle uznania""" links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-srodowy51"] start = "2025-04-23T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-23T23:45:00+02:00" country = "Poland" city = "Warsaw" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "10 PLN" organisation = "Numinosum" source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Le Bal-en-Rouge" links = ["http://www.frenchdance.co.uk/dates.htm"] start = "2025-04-23T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-23T22:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Ockbrook" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "free" organisation = "Ockbrook French Music and Dancing" source = "events/uk/ockbrook.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk in Galleria Principe" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1299570284429558/1299570291096224/"] start = "2025-04-23T20:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-23T22:30:00+02:00" country = "Italy" city = "Naples" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk" source = "events/italy/naples.yaml" [[events]] name = "Practica Mechelen" details = "Ball" links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-mechelen/1155/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2548", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1120858039382966/1120858056049631/"] start = "2025-04-23T20:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-23T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Mechelen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "donation" organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balhalla" details = "Ball" links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2488"] start = "2025-04-24T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-24T23:30:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Gent" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Balhalla" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk-Abendkurs Sommersemester" details = """ Wann? — März bis Juni, donnerstags, 19:00 bis 20:30\r Wo? — 8., Lange Gasse 8/2\r \r Teilnahmebeitrag: 120€ / reduziert: 80€\r Schnuppertag und Anmeldeschluss: 6.3.\r Anmeldungen bitte per E-Mail an roman@folktanz.at.\r \r Foto: Ivan Pomé (https://ivanpome.com/) am Prague Balfolk Weekend 2025""" links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-abendkurs"] start = "2025-04-24T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-24T20:30:00+02:00" country = "Austria" city = "Vienna" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "Roman Zimmermann" source = "events/austria/plug_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Harmony of Rhythms" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/595122413505671/595122433505669"] start = "2025-04-24T20:30:00+03:00" end = "2025-04-24T23:00:00+03:00" country = "Lithuania" city = "Vilnius" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€12" organisation = "Rhythmic Connections" source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hadleigh French Weekend" links = ["https://hadleighfrenchweekend.co.uk/"] start_date = "2025-04-25" end_date = "2025-04-27" country = "UK" city = "Hadleigh" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Bargainatt", "Tonik", "BOF!", "Tom & Emma Hardy"] price = "£70" organisation = "Hadleigh Folk" source = "events/uk/hadleigh.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hands Four Spring Dance Weekend" links = ["https://www.hands4-berea.com/"] start_date = "2025-04-25" end_date = "2025-04-27" country = "USA" state = "KY" city = "Berea" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Hot Coffee Breakdown", "Berea Castoffs"] callers = ["Timothy Klein", "Chris Bischoff"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Trillium Twirl" links = ["https://michigandanceheritage.org/trilliumtwirl/"] start_date = "2025-04-25" end_date = "2025-04-27" country = "USA" state = "MI" city = "Dowling" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Toss the Possum"] callers = ["Bob Isaacs"] price = "$160-$275" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Portland Raindance Weekend" links = ["http://www.portlandraindance.org/"] start_date = "2025-04-25" end_date = "2025-04-27" country = "USA" state = "OR" city = "Portland" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Red Case Band", "Riptide"] callers = ["Will Mentor", "Gaye Fifer"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Spring Dance Romance" links = ["https://tcdancers.org/sdr"] start_date = "2025-04-25" end_date = "2025-04-27" country = "USA" state = "NC" city = "Carrboro" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Stomp Rocket", "Countercurrent"] callers = ["Adina Gordon", "Jacqui Grennan", "Melissa Running"] price = "$120" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Falconers Dance Club" links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/falconers-dance-club-2025/"] start = "2025-04-25T16:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-27T16:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Halsway" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Falconers"] organisation = "Falconers Folk Dance Club" source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml" [[events]] name = "Spelmansstämma" links = ["https://folkmusikkafeet.se/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/565760096366173/"] start = "2025-04-25T17:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-25T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Sweden" city = "Gothenburg" styles = ["scandi"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Folkmusikkaféets Spelmanslag", "Lei-la", "Tageltrång", "Mams & Paps"] price = "donation" organisation = "Folkmusikkaféet" source = "events/sweden/gothenburg.yaml" [[events]] name = "Set Dance Weekend" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1142192227499248/", "https://weekend.sonasol.com/"] start = "2025-04-25T18:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-27T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Czechia" city = "Prague" styles = ["irish-set"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Swallow's Tail"] price = "€100" organisation = "Sona Sól" source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folkarria Eco Festi-bal" links = ["https://www.folkarria.es/2025/index_en.html"] start = "2025-04-25T18:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-27T18:00:00+02:00" country = "Spain" city = "Madrid" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Cosmos Chocolat", "Zlabya", "Delameseta", "Duo Niepold-Cutting", "Bal O'Gadjo", "L'air Inconnu"] price = "€90-€125" organisation = "Folkarria" source = "events/spain/spain.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dance meeting" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1288161292465242/1288161299131908/"] start = "2025-04-25T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-25T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Sweden" city = "Linköping" styles = ["scandi"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Stränger & Rör" source = "events/sweden/linkoping.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contra Dance Ball" links = ["https://contradance-ka.wixsite.com/home-eng/events", "https://www.facebook.com/events/906584054962089/"] start = "2025-04-25T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-25T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Karlsruhe" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Tom Freudenreich"] callers = ["Seth Tepfer"] price = "€12-€15" organisation = "Karlsruhe Contra Dance" source = "events/germany/karlsruhe.yaml" [[events]] name = "CaBal" details = "Ball" links = ["https://www.cabalfolk.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2671"] start = "2025-04-25T19:15:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-26T00:00:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Kortrijk" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Wouter Zonder Draak", "Triple-X"] price = "€18" organisation = "CaBal" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Drakenbal" details = """ DRAKENBAL DEN BOSCH April doet wat hij wilt. En zo ook wij samen met 2 bands op deze avond: Monique en Sebastiaan op de vlier en Feather and Fox. We zijn enorm vereerd dat ze ons komen verblijden met hun muzikaliteit. De vederlichte muziektinten om heerlijk op te dansen, die dan vervolgens om kan slaan in verschillende energieke balfolk ritmes. We nodigen jullie uit om heerlijk mee te dansen op deze feestelijke avond vol muziek, dans en gezelligheid! Aan deze vooravond van Koningsdag komt de oranje draak uit zijn hol! Degene met het mooiste of creatiefste oranje kostuum wint een vrijkaartje! AVONDPROGRAMMA 19:30 Deuren open: welkom!20:00-21:00 Dansworkshop21:00-21:15 Kwartier van de Vlier 21:20-23:00 Bal met Feather & Fox23:00-1:00 Samenspeelsessie DANSWORKSHOP 20:00-21:00 Bo en Paul van Balfolksync verzorgen met veel passie, plezier en humor de dansworkshop deze avond. Ze zullen meerdere dansen uitleggen, dus heb je nog nooit eerder balfolk gedanst of ben je juist al ervaren? Iedereen is welkom en het is altijd leuk en leerzaam om mee te doen. KWARTIER VAN DE VLIER 21:00-21:15 Monique & Sebastiaan bespelen de vlier, een eenvoudig snaarinstrument uit de familie van bourdoninstrumenten. Traditioneel heeft de vlier een diatonische toonladder. G-instrumenten, zoals die waar wij op spelen hebben dan ook maar 1 halve toon, de fis. Zij hebben hun instrumenten wat extra fretten gegeven en kunnen zo ook moduleren.Ze spelen traditionele muziek, maar voor vanavond brengen ze, met uitzondering van één melodie, eigen composities: een set scottisches, een set bourrées in drie tijden, twee walsen in acht tijden en een kopanitsa waar de dansers een hanter dro op gaan doen. BAL met FEATHER AND FOX 21:20-23:00 Feather and Fox is een Belgisch – Duits Balfolk duo. Victor and Christiane hebben elkaar ontmoet tijdens de Berlijnse zomer op de kade van de Spree. Vanaf het begin zijn ze al geinspireerd door de energie van de dansers en maken de muziek dan ook speciaal voor hen. De muziek is te omschrijven als speels maar ook gevoelig. Ze onderzoeken de mogelijkheden in het geluid en het samenspel van de twaalf snarige Mandoline en de Cello. Ze creëren een uniek geluid. Aan de ene kant vederlicht (feather) en aan de andere kant vol met energieke tunes (fox) . SESSIE 23:00- uiterlijk 1:00 Na het optreden is er gelegenheid voor muzikanten om samen te spelen in een sessie; de dansers kunnen dan nog lekker door blijven dansen. Iedereen met elk niveau van ervaring is welkom dus pak je instrument en speel mee! We delen van tevoren bladmuziek van liedjes die sowieso langskomen. Heb je een wens of voorstel? Laat het ons weten. Verder komt wat komt! Ook als je niet bij het dansen bent geweest, ben je welkom voor de sessie! ENTREE Naar ondersteuningsmogelijkheid. Geef wat je kunt missen, alles gaat naar de muzikanten!* Regular €15* Fair €20* Support >€20 VERSNAPERINGEN In de bar kun je alles bestellen wat je wilt, probeer zeker eens een Boschgebrouwen Draken speciaalbiertje! Maar er staan ook gratis gezonde snacks klaar. LOCATIE Café Station Zuid – kelderErasmusstraat 9 ‘s-Hertogenbosch ROUTE Openbaar vervoer: Drakenbal is te bereiken met OV, hiervoor kun je naar ’s-Hertogenbosch Centraal of ‘s-Hertogenbosch Oost komen. Vanaf beide stations is het ongeveer 30 minuten lopen naar de locatie. Je kunt ook de bus nemen die vlak bij Café Station Zuid stopt. Dit is buslijn 1 of 306. Auto: Let op het is betaald parkeren in de wijk. Met parkapp: De 1e 2 uur gratis parkeren!Je kan wel vrij parkeren aan de Hildebrandstraat voor de winkels (400m), op de gelijknamige parallelweg van de Gestelseweg (450m), inrit bij kruising Pieter Langendijksingel. Carpoolen: check de Folkpool discord groep:https://discord.com/invite/WWRBahjhJm""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/drakenbal-met-feather-fox/"] start = "2025-04-25T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-26T01:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "'s-Hertogenbosch" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Feather and Fox", "Kwartier van de Vlier"] price = "€15-€20" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bristol Contra Dance" details = """ Bristol Contra Dance is a communal-style folk dance very similar to a Ceilidh. No partner or experience is necessary. A caller leads the dancers through a series of moves. All calling is gender free. Lisa Heywood will be calling with music from Dodging Pheasants. We are in the Faith Space Chapel. It's nice and close to Temple Meads and comes with free parking. Check the new Bristol Clean Air Zone information carefully, as this may effect you. We have cheese in the break, along with tea, coffee and cordial. You are welcome to bring your own things. Please don't bring alcohol, as this is the venue rule. Bristol Contra is committed to not having the cost of a dance be a hindrance to anyone attending, and have a sliding pay scale. Suggested prices available on the door: Unwaged £6 Waged £10 Supporters Ticket £15. The new supporters ticket is a fair representation of what the event costs to run, and supports fair fees for the Band and Caller. It is entirely voluntary. So bring your smiles and your joy and come join us for amazing social dancing. Absolutely all welcome of any level of experience for great dancing to some amazing gender-free calling and brilliant music!""" links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1304064087665929/"] start = "2025-04-25T19:45:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-25T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Bristol" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Dodging Pheasants"] callers = ["Lisa Heywood"] price = "£6-£15" organisation = "Bristol Contra" source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-25-4-25-cecil-sharp-house/"] start = "2025-04-25T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-25T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£19-£25" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "New England Folk Festival (NEFFA)" details = """ NEFFA attracts over 2000 attendees and close to 1000 performers. The Festival is unique because of the participatory nature of the events. The Festival is known for its varied social dance program, which includes: Contra and traditional square dancing, international folk dancing, couple dancing, waltzing, English country, Scandinavian, and more. There are plenty of introductory workshops, as well as sessions geared towards intermediate and advanced dancers. A particular favorite is the no walk-through contra dance medley, which originated at the NEFFA Festival! NEFFA is a great place to bring your family. There are many family-oriented programs at the Festival, from dancing and singing to storytelling and a family activities area. There is music everywhere! You will find jam sessions, instrument workshops, group singing, and traditional music throughout the Festival. Costumed ethnic performing groups have been a part of NEFFA since the beginning representing many different cultures: Middle Eastern, Serbian, Bulgarian, Filipino, Polish, and Scandinavian. The Festival Marketplace offers hand-crafted materials and folk-related items for purchase.""" links = ["https://www.neffa.org/festival-home/", "https://cdss.org/event/new-england-folk-festival-neffa/"] start = "2025-04-25T18:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-27T17:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "MA" city = "Marlborough" styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "ecd", "scandi", "scd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Roaring Jelly", "Joy Factor", "Kingfisher", "Torrent", "Confluence", "Festival Orchestra", "Not Enough Fiddles", "Live Wire", "Rum & Onions", "The Orphans", "Dogtown", "The Moving Violations", "Einstein's Little Homunculus", "Jump Start", "Sugar River Band", "Zarkadelphia", "Tabbies' Delight", "Chimney Swift", "Cojiro"] callers = ["Melanie Axel-Lute", "Donna Hunt", "Maia McCormick", "Dereck Kalish", "Hannah Johlas", "Michael Karcher", "Lisa Greenleaf", "Chris Page", "Darlene Underwood", "Sue Rosen", "Ben Sachs-Hamilton", "Alex Deis-Lauby", "Jacob Bloom", "Bev Bernbaum", "Sue Gola", "Carl Levine", "Steve Zakon-Anderson", "Julian Blechner", "Harris Lapiroff", "Qwill Duvall"] price = "$85-$120" organisation = "NEFFA" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "When in Doubt, Swing!" details = """ Caller: Jeremy Korr Live Music: STEAM! Alice Boyle (fiddle, viola) David Firestine (mandolin, bouzouki) Robert Rosenberg (guitar, banjo) Claire Zucker (bodhran, concertina, flatfooting, vocals) Jeremy is a popular bicoastal caller, based in Southern California most of the year and in Eastern Massachusetts during the summer. A dancer since childhood, he has been calling contras and squares around the country since 2003 and children and family dances since 1993. Jeremy is acclaimed for his fun dances, efficient walkthroughs, precise calling, and community spirit. STEAM! is a high-energy contra dance band that plays an eclectic, fun mix of Irish, modern, goopy waltzes, and hard-driving old time tunes. We intersperse fiddle tune classics with originals and the occasional song. We love to have fun, and we love for YOU to have fun, dancing and listening.""" links = ["https://www.nttds.org/wids2025/home.html", "https://cdss.org/event/when-in-doubt-swing-contra-dance-weekend/"] start = "2025-04-25T19:00:00-05:00" end = "2025-04-27T14:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "TX" city = "Dallas" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Steam!"] callers = ["Jeremy Korr"] price = "$50-$130" organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hebden Bridge Panards" links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"] start = "2025-04-26T13:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-26T17:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Hebden Bridge" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "£3-£7" organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards" source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml" [[events]] name = "81st Dance Party" links = ["https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/81st-dance-party-with-bearded-dragons-3sticks-confluence-tickets-1026087012877"] start = "2025-04-26T14:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-26T22:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Ascott-under-Wychwood" styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["3Sticks", "Confluence", "Bearded Dragons"] callers = ["Bob Morgan", "Charlie Turner"] price = "£17" organisation = "Nellie: ceilidhs for everyone" source = "events/uk/witney.yaml" [[events]] name = "Paris Contra Dance" links = ["https://sites.google.com/site/americancontradanceinparis/", "https://www.facebook.com/groups/156727372682/posts/10160638354982683"] start = "2025-04-26T17:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-26T22:00:00+02:00" country = "France" city = "Paris" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Celtiqua"] callers = ["Seth Tepfer"] price = "€7-€25" organisation = "Paris Contra Dance" source = "events/france/paris_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Jane Austen Ball" details = """ Join us for a special Jane Austen Ball, on the 250th anniversary of her birth. The Ball will be called by Beverly Francis, a longstanding leader from Country Dance New York. She has a particular fondness for country dance in the time of Jane Austen and has called many dances for the Jane Austen Society of North America, New York Metropolitan Region, as well as two balls for the national JASNA. Music for the ball will be provided by Alchemy, who will add some contemporary innovation and improvisation to the traditional dance tunes. We’re planning an afternoon Ball practice and evening experienced dance on Saturday, April 26 at First Baptist Church, 175 Allens Creek Rd. On Sunday, April 27, there is another practice in the morning, and the ball in the afternoon at the ballroom of the Memorial Art Gallery. We usually open Ball registration on Valentine’s Day.""" links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/jane-austen-ball-2025/", "https://cdss.org/event/jane-austen-ball/"] start = "2025-04-26T13:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-27T17:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "NY" city = "Rochester" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Alchemy"] callers = ["Beverly Francis"] organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Practice" links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"] start = "2025-04-26T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-26T22:30:00+02:00" country = "Austria" city = "Innsbruck" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "free" organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck" source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal @ Cellule" details = "Ball" links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/bal-duo-vandenabeele-knapen-cellule/1175/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2680", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2718", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1179122437554428"] start = "2025-04-26T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-26T23:59:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Brussels" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Duo Vandenabeele-Knapen"] price = "€14-€23" organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Practica" details = "Ball" links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2722", "https://www.facebook.com/events/9499081590157743/"] start = "2025-04-26T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-26T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Bouwel" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Jeroen Laureyssens"] price = "donation" organisation = "Netefolk" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Gugelhupf" links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-in-dresden/"] start = "2025-04-26T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-26T23:59:59+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Dresden" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Ginkgo"] organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V." source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal de Printemps" links = ["https://snarreschiff.fr/#Agenda"] start = "2025-04-26T20:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-27T01:00:00+02:00" country = "France" city = "Strasbourg" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Petit Piment", "Duo Coach et son Orchestre"] price = "€8-€12" organisation = "S'Narreschiff" source = "events/france/strasbourg.yaml" [[events]] name = "Leeds Contra" links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/specialevents.html"] start = "2025-04-26T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-26T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Leeds" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Ali & Mollie"] callers = ["Lynne Render"] price = "£12" organisation = "Leeds Contra" source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contrabridge" details = """ Join us for our contra dance with WillPower with calling from Sally Vernon. The combined power of Wills Allen and Chamberlain (both of Club Débris & Brown Boots Boogie Band) WillPower’s fiddle and piano duo will delight your ears and ignite your feet. Sally Vernon has been calling for a wide variety of folk styles since her time as a student at Cambridge (longer ago than she likes to admit!) She aims to bring her favourite parts of contra to the evening - the fun of connecting with many people on the dance floor, the joy of moving in time to music, and the surprise of discovering deep patterns from simple moves. Keen to share her love of contra with as many people as possible, she strives to make a welcoming friendly environment that is comfortable for new people - while also enjoying finding things that are new to challenge comfortable people!""" links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2025-04/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2406115699753958/"] start = "2025-04-26T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-26T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Cambridge" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["WillPower"] callers = ["Sally Vernon"] price = "£7-£15" organisation = "Contrabridge" source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml" [[events]] name = "Friday Folk Saturday Special" links = ["https://fridayfolk.org.uk/"] start = "2025-04-26T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2025-04-26T22:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "St Albans" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "£12" organisation = "Friday Folk" source = "events/uk/st_albans_friday_folk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Exeter Ceilidh" links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/"] start = "2025-04-26T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-04-26T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Exeter" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Flash Company"] price = "£4-£15" organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs" source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml" [[events]] name = "Palo Alto Contra Dance" links = ["https://paloaltocontradance.org/calendar/"] start = "2025-04-26T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2025-04-26T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Palo Alto" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Doe Taryn"] price = "$20" organisation = "Palo Alto Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/palo_alto.yaml" [[events]] name = "MiniBal at Toitū" links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin"] start = "2025-04-27T14:00:00+12:00" end = "2025-04-27T15:30:00+12:00" country = "New Zealand" city = "Dunedin" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "free" organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin" source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml" [[events]] name = "Waltz Of The Wizards" details = "Ball" links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/34", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2514"] start = "2025-04-27T13:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-27T18:00:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Leuven" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Guus Herremans", "Hot Griselda"] price = "€13-€25" organisation = "Stanistil" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass" links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"] start = "2025-04-27T14:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-27T16:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Maidstone" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = true social = false callers = ["John Sweeney"] price = "£7" organisation = "Contrafusion" source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml" [[events]] name = "Scottish Country Dance" details = "Social dance of Scotland. Does not require a partner" links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/boulder-scottish-country-dance/2025-04-27/"] start = "2025-04-27T16:30:00-06:00" end = "2025-04-27T18:30:00-06:00" country = "USA" state = "CO" city = "Boulder" styles = ["scd"] workshop = true social = false price = "$5" organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado" source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk class" links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin"] start = "2025-04-28T19:00:00+12:00" end = "2025-04-28T20:30:00+12:00" country = "New Zealand" city = "Dunedin" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "$10" organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin" source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml" [[events]] name = "Discoavond" details = """ WAT KUN JE VERWACHTEN Nieuw dit voorjaar bij Balfolk Amsterdam: vijf discoavonden vol met bekende en minder bekende Balfolkmuziek. Deze avonden zijn de ideale manier om op een laagdrempelige en ontspannen manier dansen te oefenen. Het wordt super gezellig, dus kom ook langs! DATUM Maandag 28 april TICKETS Een losse discoavond kost 7,50 euro. Betalen kan online of via een QR-code aan de deur. <<Koop hier je tickets>> TIJDEN 19:00 Deur open 22:00 Einde LOCATIE AVC-Terpsichoré, Ellermanstraat 16Q 1114 AK Amsterdam De zaal van de volksdansvereniging AVC Terpsichoré heeft een gezellige bar waar onze leerlingen voor en na de lessen graag nog iets drinken. In de zaal mogen geen straatschoenen. Makkelijke zachte schoenen uitsluitend voor binnengebruik worden aanbevolen. Veel mensen dansen op sokken of blote voeten. We zijn makkelijk bereikbaar via metrostation van der Madeweg. Gratis parkeren ‘s avonds.""" links = ["https://balfolkamsterdam.nl/disco-avond-28-4-2025", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/discoavond-maandag-28-april/", "https://www.plug.events/event/discoavond6", "https://www.facebook.com/events/910133681287150/"] start = "2025-04-28T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-28T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Amsterdam" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "€7.50" organisation = "Balfolk Amsterdam" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monday Dancing: Advanced" details = """ 20:00 Workshop für Fortgeschrittene 21:00 Tanz für Alle""" links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/monstagstanzen-fortgeschrittene-8/"] start = "2025-04-28T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-28T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Freiburg i. Br" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "donation" organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V." source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml" [[events]] name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance" details = """ The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!""" links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22/2025-04-28/"] start = "2025-04-28T19:30:00-06:00" end = "2025-04-28T22:00:00-06:00" country = "USA" state = "CO" city = "Boulder" styles = ["scandi"] workshop = true social = true price = "$7" organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers" source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk on Andělu" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1978590205991158/1978590219324490/"] start = "2025-04-29T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-29T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Czechia" city = "Prague" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "150 CZK" organisation = "Balfolk.cz" source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cours De Danse Folk EléDanse" details = "Course" links = ["https://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1441999606398991/1505759746689643/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2688"] start = "2025-04-29T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-29T22:15:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Genval" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "EléDanse ASBL" cancelled = true source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-04-29/"] start = "2025-04-29T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-29T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Fest-Noz" links = ["https://bonjourbrno.cz/program/zazitek-fest-noz-bretonska-tancovacka/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2486913128317549/"] start = "2025-04-29T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-30T00:00:00+02:00" country = "Czechia" city = "Brno" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Trio Forj", "BAL LAB"] organisation = "Festival Bonjour Brno" source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml" [[events]] name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend" details = "Einführungsstunde: Romatänze" links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"] start = "2025-04-29T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-29T23:59:59+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Dresden" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V." source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml" [[events]] name = "Practica at the Pianofabriek" details = "Ball" links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-at-de-pianofabriek/1198/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2709", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1488971458394126/1626629117961692/"] start = "2025-04-29T20:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-29T22:30:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Brussels" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "donation" organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Class" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2985360294944406/2985360311611071/"] start = "2025-04-29T21:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-29T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Italy" city = "Naples" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk" source = "events/italy/naples.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sofia (bal)Folk Weekend" details = """ We have some big news for you — 🥁🥁🥁\r — we're opening the registration for the first edition of Sofia (bal)Folk Weekend!\r 📅 30.4 Inofficial Welcome after 6pm and Jam Session\r 📅 1.5 - 3.5 Workshops, Lectures, Evening Program\r 📅 4.5 Optional Cultural trip and Goodbye\r 🎶 PROGRAM:\r ☀️ During the days, we'll have singing/dancing/playing workshops and cultural lectures. The workshops and lectures will be on Bulgarian folk music and culture.\r 🌙 During the evenings, we'll have dance parties and jam sessions which will fuse Bulgarian folk and balfolk - thus the name, SOFIA (bal)FOLK WEEKEND 😉.\r Some of the program participants:\r Isabel Socol-Oxman - Gadulka and Fiddle\r Kiril Belezkov - Kaval\r Dilyana Kurdova - Dancing, Lecture\r Dimo Slavchev - Dancing\r Velizara Karaivanova - Singing\r and more...\r In this form you can select the workshops you want to attend - select as many as you like. We will finalize the program according to the group.\r The evening events will be open to locals with separate tickets - we'll release the tickets some time in advance. In this way you'll also have the opportunity to meet local music enthusiasts.\r 👀 Stay tuned for additional information - evening program, surprise guests, the last day cultural trip!\r 💸 PRICING: To make the event as accessible as possible for everyone, and still feasible for us to organize, we're giving you the option to choose on a sliding scale from 90 to 200 EUR. WHY? We believe that culture and learning should be accessible to everyone, and we count on our community to make this happen. So, we invite you to select your fee according to your income. After you register you will receive an email with bank details to transfer the fee.\r 🏡 ACCOMMODATION: We will also send you a list of hostels to make your research easier. If you need support with finding accommodation, let us know!\r 🎶 VENUE: We'll be hosted by the wonderful restaurant/bar HOM's (House of Music): Ariana Lake, Borisova Gradina, Evlogi i Hristo Georgiev Blvd 3, 1164 Sofia. When searching for accommodation, check the public transportation connections - google maps works well enough in Sofia!\r 🥗🍷 FOOD AND DRINKS: Regarding food, you'll have one lunch and dinner option at our venue, HOM's, for a discounted rate. You can additionally order food and drinks from the regular menu.\r #️⃣ NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: We want to have a cozy and productive learning environment for the workshops, so we imagine a maximum of 25 participants. Hurry up to save your spot!\r 🎨 Special thanks to Monika Borisova (@monica.bor.i.sova) for the wonderful visuals!\r If you have any questions, reach out to us at balfolkariya@gmail.com. We're so excited to welcome you to Sofia for an unforgettable long weekend! Hope to see you there ❤️""" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/617519377765456/", "https://form.jotform.com/250601685098057"] start = "2025-04-30T18:00:00+03:00" end = "2025-05-04T18:00:00+03:00" country = "Bulgaria" city = "Sofia" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Trio Divlya", "Arme de l'Etre", "Balfolkariya House Band"] price = "€90-€200" organisation = "Balfolkariya" source = "events/bulgaria/sofia.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk at YMCA" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1335943224260784/1335943244260782"] start = "2025-04-30T18:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-30T20:00:00+02:00" country = "Czechia" city = "Brno" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Ton Simple" source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk @ KU Leuven" details = "Course" links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2659", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2661", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2662", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2663", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2664", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2665", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2666", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2667"] start = "2025-04-30T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-30T21:30:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Leuven" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "Heart To Feet" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Wednesday Balfolk" details = """ Zapraszamy na potańcówkę balfolkową w Chacie.\r O 20:00 warsztaty\r O 21:00 potańc.\r Wstęp na imprezę: 10 zł\r Wstęp na warsztaty: dowolna kwota wedle uznania""" links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-srodowy248"] start = "2025-04-30T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-30T23:45:00+02:00" country = "Poland" city = "Warsaw" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "10 PLN" organisation = "Numinosum" source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Tanz in den Mai" details = "mit Majoplus" links = ["https://gmuendfolk.de/termine.html", "https://www.balhaus.de/250430_BalFolk_Rechberghausen.pdf", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/841367023"] start = "2025-04-30T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-01T00:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Göppingen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["MaJoPlus"] organisation = "Marilou und Johann" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk in Galleria Principe" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1299570284429558/1299570287762891/"] start = "2025-04-30T20:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-04-30T22:30:00+02:00" country = "Italy" city = "Naples" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk" source = "events/italy/naples.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Étoile at the Gipsy Queen" links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/612987827736277/"] start = "2025-04-30T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-04-30T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "free" organisation = "London Balfolk" source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "BalSoleil" links = ["https://new.balsoleil.ch/programm/"] start_date = "2025-05-01" end_date = "2025-05-04" country = "Switzerland" city = "Mogelsberg" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Biskaya", "Luca Fiorini", "La Bonne Soupe", "Livadari", "Dîjga", "Sol Do", "Zéphyr Combo", "Duo l'Hêtre Heureux", "GrandLoup", "Seelengesang"] price = "185 CHF" organisation = "BalSoleil" source = "events/switzerland/mogelsberg.yaml" [[events]] name = "May Morning Balfolk" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1186029240192002/"] start = "2025-05-01T07:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-01T12:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Oxford" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Balfolk Oxford" source = "events/uk/oxford.yaml" [[events]] name = "Scandi Dance London" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/992247535707224/"] start = "2025-05-01T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-01T22:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["scandi"] workshop = true social = true price = "£8-£10" organisation = "East Midlands Scandinavian Dance" source = "events/uk/ketton.yaml" [[events]] name = "Scratch Contra" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1369374107322247/"] start = "2025-05-01T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-01T22:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Sheffield" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "£5" organisation = "Sheffield Scratch Contra" source = "events/uk/sheffield_scratch_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "The Round club night" links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"] start = "2025-05-01T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-01T22:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Cambridge" styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£2-£4" organisation = "The Round" source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml" [[events]] name = "May Heydays at Evesham" links = ["http://mayheydays.org.uk/"] start_date = "2025-05-02" end_date = "2025-05-05" country = "UK" city = "Evesham" styles = ["contra", "ecd", "balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Box of Frogs", "Dampier's Round", "Sarah Matthews & Doug Eunson", "Folkus Pocus", "Nicky McConkey", "Old Time Contra Band", "Knotted Chord", "Mollie & Dave", "Keeping Thyme", "The Twangtown Paramours", "Confluence", "Ygra"] callers = ["Andrew Swaine", "Brian Stanton", "Burt Hunter", "Colin Hume", "Ivan Aitken", "Kathryn Wright", "David Wright", "Mark Elvins", "Mike Courthold", "Nicola Scott", "Nigel Close", "Rhodri Davies", "Seth Tepfer", "Ted Morse"] organisation = "May Heydays" source = "events/uk/heydays.yaml" [[events]] name = "Scandimoot" links = ["http://scandimoot.org.uk/"] start_date = "2025-05-02" end_date = "2025-05-05" country = "UK" city = "Clapham" styles = ["scandi"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Sven Ahlbäck"] organisation = "Scandimoot" source = "events/uk/scandimoot.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folkbal" details = "Ball" links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2739", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2726"] start = "2025-05-02T14:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-03T00:00:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Nijlen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Naragonia"] source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Irish Set Dance Weekend" links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/irish-set-2025/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/469695886118259/"] start = "2025-05-02T16:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-04T16:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Halsway" styles = ["irish-set"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Rise the Dust"] callers = ["Maggie Daniel", "Lucy Slemmings"] price = "£200-£330" organisation = "Halsway Manor" source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contra Dance + Potluck" links = ["https://contradance.at/"] start = "2025-05-02T17:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-02T21:30:00+02:00" country = "Austria" city = "Graz" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Woodcut"] callers = ["Brian Roberts"] organisation = "Contra Dance in Graz" source = "events/austria/graz-contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Oefenavond@Herk" details = "Course" links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2731", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1636450740322518/"] start = "2025-05-02T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-02T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Herk-de-Stad" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "donation" organisation = "Folk In Limburg" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh" links = ["https://www.ceilidhsoc.org/ceilidhs/"] start = "2025-05-02T19:45:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-02T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Sheffield" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£3-£5" organisation = "Sheffield CeilidhSoc" source = "events/uk/sheffield_ceilidh.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-2-5-25-cecil-sharp-house/"] start = "2025-05-02T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-02T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£19-£25" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dancing Fish" links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/event/lift-ticket/"] start = "2025-05-02T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-05-03T21:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "FL" city = "Melrose" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Lift Ticket"] callers = ["Angela DeCarlis"] price = "$15-$30" organisation = "Dancing Fish" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Whitewater Whirl" details = """ Join FOOTMAD for the 18th annual Whitewater Whirl Contra Dance Weekend in West Virginia’s scenic New River Gorge area. Our bands are Supertrad, a regular on the dance weekend circuit, featuring Sam Bartlett (banjo), Eric Schedler (piano and accordion), and Owen Morrison (guitar and foot percussion) and The Johns featuring Ruby John (fiddle), John Warstler (guitar), and Budd Greenman (mandolin, tenor banjo, fiddle, percussion). Our callers are the well-traveled Darlene Underwood from Cincinnati and Michael Karcher, now based in Allentown, PA. Our talented sound engineer, Hanno Meingast, will be making the music in the hall sound great. Two evening contra dances, contra dance sessions during the day plus a late-night techno-contra, waltz, squares, English Country and Kerry Sets. We’ll be dancing in our wood and stone New Deal-era hall with suspended wooden floor and barn doors opened or closed to suite the weather. The calling terms will be larks and robins. Cabin accommodation or camping is included in the weekend price. The camp will open Thursday night for early arrivals and stay open Sunday night for late departures. Online registration starts December 1 on our website.""" links = ["https://www.footmad.org/whirl", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1053543309886331/", "https://cdss.org/event/whitewater-whirl-contra-dance-weekend/"] start = "2025-05-02T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2025-05-04T15:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "WV" city = "Fayetteville" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Supertrad", "The Johns"] callers = ["Darlene Underwood", "Michael Karcher"] price = "$75-$130" organisation = "Friends of Old Time Music and Dance of Kanawha Valley (FOOTMAD)" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "ComSiBal" links = ["https://comsibal.be/en/"] start_date = "2025-05-03" end_date = "2025-05-03" country = "Belgium" city = "Boutersem" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Naragonia", "Ciac Boum"] organisation = "ComSiBal" source = "events/belgium/comsibal.yaml" [[events]] name = "Irish set dance" details = "3 Ceili Bands spielen, es wird ein Fest" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/721226611"] start_date = "2025-05-03" end_date = "2025-05-04" country = "Germany" city = "Heiligenberg" styles = ["irish-set"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Sönke" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Bonn" links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Tanzaktivitaten.html"] start = "2025-05-03T18:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-03T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Bonn" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Airboxes"] price = "€15-20" organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V." source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml" [[events]] name = "Boutersem Buitengewoon Klassiek" details = "Ball" links = ["https://www.anoctetemporis.org/en/agenda", "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/anoctetemporis/1308867", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2608"] start = "2025-05-03T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-03T23:30:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Boutersem" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Naragonia", "Ciac Boum"] source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Fest Noz Intergalactik" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1210731353368298/", "https://www.helloasso.com/associations/la-flume-production/evenements/fest-noz-intergalactik-5"] start = "2025-05-03T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-04T00:00:00+02:00" country = "France" city = "Rennes" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Sova", "Drache", "Fahrenheit"] price = "€8-€10" organisation = "La Flume Production" source = "events/france/france.yaml" [[events]] name = "BalFolk Nacht & Late Night Session" details = """ Zur BalFolk Nacht in Torgau spielen vier internationale Bands bzw. Musiker:innen, die im Rahmen des Spielkurs in Torgau sind.\r Anschließend geht es mit einer Late-Night Session weiter, bei der man gemeinsam mit den Profis musizieren kann. Natürlich kann auch dabei weiter getanzt werden.\r \r Preise an der Abendkasse:\r Normal – 28 EUR\r Ermäßigt – 18 EUR (für Schüler:innen und Student:innen bis 25)\r Kinder unter 10 Jahre freier Eintritt.""" links = ["https://www.spielkurs.de/balfolk/", "https://www.kulturhaus-torgau.de/index.php/Veranstaltung.html?va=bal-folk-nacht", "https://www.facebook.com/events/652732933853211"] start = "2025-05-03T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-04T04:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Torgau" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Princesse Miska", "Filippo Gambetta", "Hotel Palindrone", "Roger Moure"] price = "€18-€28" organisation = "Spielkurs Torgau" source = "events/germany/torgau.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansez Français" links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"] start = "2025-05-03T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-03T22:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Brighton" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Quatre Quarts"] price = "£10" organisation = "Dansez Français" source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml" [[events]] name = "Edinburgh Contra Dance" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/658730426579016/"] start = "2025-05-03T19:45:00+00:00" end = "2025-05-03T22:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Edinburgh" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Abi Sandy & Sasha Stolasz"] callers = ["Abigail Hobart"] price = "£10-£20" organisation = "Edinburgh Contra Dance" source = "events/uk/edinburgh_contra_dance.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Folk" details = "Airboxes Zwei Akkordeons – Doppel-Power! Airboxes hauchen der Szene auf ihren Akkordeons buchstäblich neues Leben ein. Der eine mit verspielten Verzierungen auf seinem chromatischen Modell, der andere mit den warmen Bordunklängen seines diatonischen Akkordeons. Bekannt für ihre einzigartige hypnotisierende Mischung aus traditionellen und modernen Stilen weben sie komplizierte Melodien und Harmonien, die einen in das Herz des Bal-Folk-Genres entführen. Ihre Auftritte sind energiegeladen und schaffen eine lebendige Atmosphäre, die perfekt zum Tanzen ist. Egal, ob ihr langjährige Fans seid oder neu in diesem Genre: Airboxes werden mit ihren dynamischen Auftritten und ihrem zeitlosen und zugleich modernen Sound einen bleibenden Eindruck hinterlassen! Verpasst nicht die Gelegenheit, den fesselnden Klang von Airboxes zu erleben – taucht noch heute in die energetische und atmosphärische Welt der Bal Folk Musik ein! Bert Leemans: Chromatisches Akkordeon Guus Herremans: Diatonisches Akkordeon https://www.airboxes.be/ Tanzworkshop 19:00 Uhr: Wir zeigen kurz die wichtigsten Tänze und Überlebenstricks für die Tanzfläche. Mit Live-Musik. Es geht auch gut ohne – aber mit Workshop macht es noch mehr Spaß! Abendkasse: 17,-; ermäßigt 11,- (incl. Tanzworkshop)" links = ["https://folkclub-marburg.de"] start = "2025-05-04T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-04T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Marburg" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Airboxes"] price = "€11-€17" organisation = "Folkclub Marburg" source = "events/germany/marburg.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk class" links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin"] start = "2025-05-05T19:00:00+12:00" end = "2025-05-05T20:30:00+12:00" country = "New Zealand" city = "Dunedin" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "$10" organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin" source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml" [[events]] name = "TasContra" links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"] start = "2025-05-05T19:15:00+10:00" end = "2025-05-05T21:30:00+10:00" country = "Australia" state = "TAS" city = "New Town" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"] price = "$7-$15" organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc" source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monday Dancing: Beginners" details = """ 20:00 Workshop für Anfänger 21:00 Tanz für Alle""" links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/monstagstanzen-fortgeschrittene-2/"] start = "2025-05-05T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-05T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Freiburg i. Br" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "donation" organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V." source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cours De Danse Folk EléDanse" details = "Course" links = ["https://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1441999606398991/1505759763356308/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2688"] start = "2025-05-06T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-06T22:15:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Genval" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "EléDanse ASBL" cancelled = true source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-05-06/"] start = "2025-05-06T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-06T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Gugelhupf: Freier Tanzabend" links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"] start = "2025-05-06T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-06T23:59:59+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Dresden" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V." source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml" [[events]] name = "Spring Final Ball" details = "aah, weer een eindbal als afsluiting van de lessen. Alleen open voor leerlingen en oud-leerlingen. Ben je oudleerling, maar heb je geen uitnodiging met wachtwoord gekregen, mail ons." links = ["https://balfolkamsterdam.nl/eindbal-lessen-balfolk-voorjaar-2025", "https://www.plug.events/event/eindbal-lessen-balfolk-voorjaar-2025"] start = "2025-05-07T18:15:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-07T22:30:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Amsterdam" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€12" organisation = "Balfolk Amsterdam" source = "events/netherlands/plug_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "FolkCrash!" links = ["https://danseinfo.ch/agenda/7778/folkcrash-balfolk-entdecken?jour=07-05-2025", "https://www.balefolk.ch/en/folkcrash"] start = "2025-05-07T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-07T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Switzerland" city = "Basel" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "free" organisation = "Bâle Folk" source = "events/switzerland/basel.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk @ KU Leuven" details = "Course" links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2659", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2661", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2662", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2663", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2664", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2665", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2666", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2667", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2668"] start = "2025-05-07T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-07T21:30:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Leuven" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "Heart To Feet" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Danslessen Folk Limburg - Begonners" details = "Course" links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2673"] start = "2025-05-07T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-07T21:30:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Diepenbeek" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "€90" organisation = "Folk In Limburg" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk-Tanzabend" links = ["https://www.balfolk-burghausen.de", "https://www.facebook.com/events/538236682628895/538236702628893/"] start = "2025-05-07T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-07T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Burghausen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "donation" organisation = "Balfolk Burghausen" source = "events/germany/burghausen.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk" details = """ Kom gezellig dansen op live muziek door de Limburgse folkband Musac. Musac organiseert maandelijks (meestal op de eerste woensdag van de maand) een eigen dansavond in Geleen in Zuid-Limburg. Musac bestaat ruim 30 jaar en speelt op accordeon, doedelzak, draailier, nickelharpa en fluiten. Dansen zijn o.a. bourrée, scottish, jigue, andro, tovercirkel, wals, dubbele klappolka en nog veel meer. De dansavonden zijn bedoeld voor zowel beginners als gevorderden. Er wordt tussen de dansen door korte dans-instructie verzorgd. De sfeer is ontspannen en samen plezier hebben staat voorop. 't Volkshoes heeft een grote zaal met goede houten vloer. Drankjes verkrijgbaar (koelkast/penning). Schuin ertegenover ligt een ruime gratis parkeerplaats. Voorafgaand aan de maandelijkse dansavond is er vanaf 19 uur een klein uurtje samen musiceren voor de liefhebbers. Alle instrumenten zijn welkom. Hieraan zijn geen kosten verbonden. Evt. bladmuziek vooraf opvragen. Je mag ook komen luisteren en van de muziek genieten. Meer info per mail of aanmelden voor de berichten via willvdbool@musac.eu Telefonische info via Hans 06 - 1265 1903 Alvast kijken en luisteren naar Musac: Musac op Youtube""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-met-musac-20/"] start = "2025-05-07T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-07T22:15:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Geleen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Musac"] price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Pied à Terre Club Night" links = ["https://piedaterre.me.uk/events"] start = "2025-05-07T20:15:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-07T22:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Norwich" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Pied à Terre" source = "events/uk/pat_norwich.yaml" [[events]] name = "Lake Eden Arts Festival - Spring" links = ["https://theleaf.org/"] start_date = "2025-05-08" end_date = "2025-05-11" country = "USA" state = "NC" city = "Black Mountain" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Socialles 337- Portugese dansen" details = """ Deze donderdag 8 mei is het socialles nr 337. Het onderwerp van de workshop is Portugese dansen (oa Repasseado/Mat’aranha) en deze wordt gegeven door René. Programma 18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten 19.30: Start socialles 20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen 21.30: Einde Socialles Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen. Gezamenlijk eten Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee. Locatie Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Als de deur gesloten is, bel dan gewoon aan. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden. Prijs De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk.""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-337-rotterdam/"] start = "2025-05-08T18:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-08T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Rotterdam" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€6" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Tobotorsdag" links = ["https://esitobo.org/evenemang/tobotorsdag/"] start = "2025-05-08T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-08T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Sweden" city = "Uppsala" styles = ["scandi"] workshop = false social = true price = "50 SEK" organisation = "Eric Sahlström Institutet" source = "events/sweden/uppsala.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk-Abendkurs Sommersemester" details = """ Wann? — März bis Juni, donnerstags, 19:00 bis 20:30\r Wo? — 8., Lange Gasse 8/2\r \r Teilnahmebeitrag: 120€ / reduziert: 80€\r Schnuppertag und Anmeldeschluss: 6.3.\r Anmeldungen bitte per E-Mail an roman@folktanz.at.\r \r Foto: Ivan Pomé (https://ivanpome.com/) am Prague Balfolk Weekend 2025""" links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-abendkurs"] start = "2025-05-08T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-08T20:30:00+02:00" country = "Austria" city = "Vienna" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "Roman Zimmermann" source = "events/austria/plug_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Harmony of Rhythms" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/595122413505671/595122416839004"] start = "2025-05-08T20:30:00+03:00" end = "2025-05-08T23:00:00+03:00" country = "Lithuania" city = "Vilnius" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€12" organisation = "Rhythmic Connections" source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml" [[events]] name = "The Round club night" links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"] start = "2025-05-08T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-08T22:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Cambridge" styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£2-£4" organisation = "The Round" source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml" [[events]] name = "BalMostFolk" details = """ Serdecznie zapraszamy na trzecią edycję BalMostFolk w Krakowie!\r 📅 𝟵-𝟭𝟭.𝟬𝟱.𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 📅\r ✅GŁÓWNY FORMULARZ REJESTRACYJNY:✅\r https://forms.gle/BJBvoNUxNtsca7UD8""" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/601025612353788/", "https://www.plug.events/event/balmostfolk"] start = "2025-05-09T10:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-11T23:59:00+02:00" country = "Poland" city = "Kraków" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Le P'tit bal de Camille", "Valentin Barray", "Stefano Baldan", "Augustas Černiauskas", "Lucas Thébaut", "Le Driadi", "Kapela Odloty", "Oraj", "La Grosse Réveilleuse"] price = "450 PLN" organisation = "Balfolks" source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Kurs: Balfolk" details = "VHS Tübingen" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/923210615"] start = "2025-05-09T14:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-09T18:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Tübingen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "Anja von Richthofen" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contra Camp" links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/contra-camp-2025/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1093639598821854/"] start = "2025-05-09T16:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-11T16:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Halsway" styles = ["contra", "e-ceilidh"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["WillPower"] callers = ["Louise Siddons", "Heather McAslan"] price = "£225-£390" organisation = "Halsway Manor" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Mechelen" details = "Ball" links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/bal-duo-clercx-&-duo-decombel-van-mierlo-mechelen/1166/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/601374199516377/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2526"] start = "2025-05-09T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-10T00:00:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Mechelen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Duo Clercx", "Maarten Decombel & Toon Van Mierlo"] price = "€15-€24" organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Mazurka Magic" details = "Course" links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/47", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1166629048367528/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2653"] start = "2025-05-09T20:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-09T23:30:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Leuven" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "donation" organisation = "Stanistil" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Holmfirth Festival of Folk" links = ["https://www.holmfirthfestivaloffolk.co.uk/dance"] start = "2025-05-09T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-11T15:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Holmfirth" styles = ["balfolk", "e-ceilidh"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Wanton String Band"] callers = ["John Brown"] price = "£6-£10" organisation = "Le Vendredi Danse" source = "events/uk/le_vendredi_danse.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-9-5-25-cecil-sharp-house/"] start = "2025-05-09T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-09T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£19-£25" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Unicorn Ceilidh" links = ["http://www.unicornceilidhs.org.uk/uc05prog.html"] start = "2025-05-09T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-09T23:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Baldock" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["The Pigeon Swing"] callers = ["Jane Bird"] price = "£7-£13" organisation = "Unicorn Ceilidhs" source = "events/uk/unicorn_ceilidhs.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contradancers Delight Holiday" links = ["https://www.contradancersdelight.com/"] start = "2025-05-09T16:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-05-16T12:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Mountain City" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Toss the Possum", "Playing with Fyre", "Atlanta Folk Orchestra", "Ed Howe & Friends", "Buzz Band"] callers = ["Terry Doyle", "Bob Isaacs", "Devin Pohly", "Warren Doyle"] price = "$170-$260" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Apple Blossom Bliss" details = """ Join us in Ann Arbor for a new contra dance weekend! Branded last year as the NexGen Contra Dance Weekend, we are back with a new name and great talent. Bands: River Road (Sarah-Hadley Yakir, Kristen Planeaux, & Jesse Ball) The Jig Lords (Brad Battey & Kendall Rogers) Gender-Free Callers: Lisa Greenleaf Maeve Devlin For more information, visit our website.""" links = ["https://aactmad.org/appleblossombliss", "https://cdss.org/event/apple-blossom-bliss/"] start = "2025-05-09T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-05-11T13:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "MI" city = "Ann Arbor" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["River Road", "The Jig Lords"] callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf", "Maeve Devlin"] price = "$100-$120" organisation = "AACTMAD" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Spring Thaw" details = """ We’re absolutely thrilled to be able to once again welcome dancers from all over to Toronto for our annual Spring Thaw contra dance weekend. Shake off the winter chill and join us for Spring Thaw, Toronto’s high-energy contra dance weekend! Held in the heart of the city, this lively event brings together dancers from near and far for a weekend of unforgettable music, joyful movement, and community spirit. This year, we’re thrilled to welcome the legendary Will Mentor, bringing his signature clear calling and infectious enthusiasm to the dance floor. Providing the pulse and drive, Stomp Rocket will keep your feet flying with their dynamic, high-energy tunes that blend tradition with an irresistible groove. But wait, there’s more. We also have Rick Szumski calling with Toronto favorites Jon Cannon & Adam Iredale-Gray. Rick is known for his warm and welcoming style, clear teaching, and smooth-flowing dances that keep everyone engaged. Come celebrate spring with friends old and new—whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just getting started, Spring Thaw promises a weekend of warmth, rhythm, and pure contra dance joy! Put some spring in your step—come dance with us!""" links = ["https://www.tcdance.org/thaw2025.php", "https://cdss.org/event/spring-thaw-2025-toronto-contra-dance-weekend/"] start = "2025-05-09T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-05-10T22:30:00-04:00" country = "Canada" state = "Ontario" city = "Toronto" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Stomp Rocket", "Jon Cannon & Adam Iredale-Gray"] callers = ["Rick Szumski", "Will Mentor"] price = "$95-$115" organisation = "Toronto Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Festibal — een balfolk happening" details = """ WAT KUN JE VERWACHTEN De sfeer van een meerdaags festival, maar dan in één dag. Dat is festibal. Het is een echte balfolk happening. CanDance Studios heeft een prachtige Grand Ballroom voor 400 dansers en een fijne houten dansvloer, een bar en aparte workshopruimtes. Kom dansen en geniet van heerlijke muziek, toffe workshops en leuke extra’s. ★ Geen vaste danspartner nodig ★ Je hoeft geen danservaring of speciale kleding te hebben om mee te doen ★ Makkelijk te bereiken en fijne danslocatie ★ Live muziek van de beste Balfolk muzikanten ★ Een muzikale reis met rustige, soms romantische muziek afgewisseld met energieke nummers ★ Overwegend de acht eenvoudig te leren basisdansen: Jig (mixer), Scottish (partnerdans), Mazurka (partnerdans), Tovercirkel (mixer), Andro (groepsdans), Hanterdro (groepsdans), Wals (partnerdans) en Bourrée (rij van paren) DATUM Zaterdag 10 mei 2025 TICKETS Info volgt PROGRAMMA Info volgt (Geluidstechniek door Lucas Kooijman) WORKSHOPS ★ Beginners workshop Info volgt ★ Betaalde workshop Info volgt LOCATIE CanDance Studios: Isolatorweg 28, 1014 AS Amsterdam Je parkeert gratis in de straten rondom de locatie. Het is makkelijk bereikbaar met het OV. Je loopt er vanaf Station Amsterdam Sloterdijk naartoe in +/-15 minuten. Of pakt de bus die iedere 10 minuten vanaf het station vertrekt. NIEUW IN BALFOLK? Balfolk is een social dance. Vergelijkbaar met Salsa, Tango of Lindyhop, maar dan op West-Europese volksmuziek. Bij balfolk geen shows of competitie, gewoon lekker dansen zoals ze dat vroeger op dorpsfeesten en bruiloften deden. Met familie en vrienden. Van jong tot oud. Iedereen danst mee. Je hebt geen vaste partner nodig. Je kunt iedereen ten dans vragen. Én je kunt door iedereen ten dans worden gevraagd. Of je stapt zelf in bij een van de groepsdansen. In Balfolk is iedereen welkom om te komen dansen. Je hoeft geen danservaring te hebben om mee te kunnen doen. Je mag zijn we je bent en je hoeft geen speciale kleding of schoenen te hebben. We willen graag dat iedereen zich bij ons vrij voelt om zichzelf te zijn en zich veilig voelt om aan te geven wat ze nodig hebben. Daarom vinden we het belangrijk dat iedereen die naar een Balfolk evenement komt op de hoogte is van een aantal dansrichtlijnen. https://www.balfolk.nl/informatie/dansrichtlijnen/""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/festibal-een-balfolk-happening-2/"] start = "2025-05-10T13:15:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-10T22:30:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Amsterdam" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Portuguese Dances" details = "Course" links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/portuguese-dances-mechelen/1206/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2716"] start = "2025-05-10T13:15:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-10T13:15:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Mechelen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "€20-€55" organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Tanz zum Frühlingsfest" links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/2505-fruehlingsfest"] start = "2025-05-10T15:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-10T20:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Berlin" styles = ["balfolk", "italian"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["I Pizzicati", "Kördeböf"] price = "donation" organisation = "Quartiersmanagement Auguste-Viktoria-Allee und SmArt GbR" source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folkbal" details = "Ball" links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2721", "https://www.facebook.com/events/9014814548628929/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2728"] start = "2025-05-10T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-10T22:30:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Knesselare" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Samenspel Folk Academie Aalter", "Duo Mackie-Hendrix"] price = "€10" organisation = "100%Folkoren" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Tanzhaus" details = "Ballkanesen" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/922561132"] start = "2025-05-10T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-10T23:30:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Tübingen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Ballkanesen"] organisation = "Anja von Richthofen" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck" links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"] start = "2025-05-10T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-10T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Austria" city = "Innsbruck" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Bowidl extended"] price = "€10-€20" organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck" source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml" [[events]] name = "d'Accord" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/149787688758876/posts/1813811482356480/"] start = "2025-05-10T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-10T22:45:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Exeter" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Shivelight"] price = "£10" organisation = "d'Accord" source = "events/uk/daccord.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Folk in der TanzEtage" details = "Filippo Gambetta" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/912322674"] start = "2025-05-10T20:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-10T23:30:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Gomaringen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Filippo Gambetta"] organisation = "Silvia Fuchs" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Live and Local" links = ["https://www.liveandlocal.org.uk/event/?id=9001"] start = "2025-05-10T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-10T21:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Lincoln" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Cri du Canard"] price = "£12.50" organisation = "Cri du Canard" source = "events/uk/lincoln.yaml" [[events]] name = "London Barndance" links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1298208587922046/"] start = "2025-05-10T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-10T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Bruce Rosen & Audrey Jaber"] callers = ["Sue Rosen"] price = "£5-£15" organisation = "London Barndance Company" source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dover Monthly English Country Dance" details = """ Monthly English country dance with live music. Newcomers are always welcome, and each dance is taught with a walk-through before it is danced. Dress is casual (“regular” clothes) except for special events (Spring and Holiday dances), when attendees may dress in formal/cocktail or 18th century attire. Annual membership for the January – December season is $10. Membership admission for regular monthly dances is $7. Regular monthly dance admission for non-members is $10. Admission price may change for special dances. Times and locations may be subject to change. Location: Ehinger Hall, Dover DE Ehinger Hall (#14 Kings Highway) is located directly at the intersection of Kent Avenue and Division Street / Route 8 For those using GPS, the intersection of Kent Avenue and Division Street works best. Best parking will likely be found on Kent Avenue.""" links = ["http://www.doverdancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/dover-english-country-dancers-monthly-dance/2025-05-10/"] start = "2025-05-10T18:30:00-04:00" end = "2025-05-10T21:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "DE" city = "Dover" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$7-$10" organisation = "Dover Dancers" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Palo Alto Contra Dance" links = ["https://paloaltocontradance.org/calendar/"] start = "2025-05-10T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2025-05-10T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Palo Alto" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Talib Huff"] price = "$20" organisation = "Palo Alto Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/palo_alto.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk in Lent" details = """ Hej, var med på dansen! Hoi, dans mee! Zondag 11 mei gaan de deuren van De Kleine Wiel weer open voor dansers van alle niveaus voor Workshop en Live bal…met Nubia! - RESERVEER HIERONDER VIA FORMULIER OF MAIL - Dansen, plezier, muziek, gezelligheid, dromen, wolken, dat is waar Nubia voor staat. Met roots in Nederland en met Scandinavische invloeden maakt dit duo muziek om op te dansen, of om bij weg te dromen terwijl je luistert. Nubia bestaat uit Kris van 't Klooster op mandoline en Tim Hofmeester op DADGAD gitaar. Maar we gaan niet alleen dansen, er is ook ruimte om nieuwe dansen te leren! In de workshop ‘Lol op z’n Zweeds’ gaan we met Nubia aan de slag met de Polska, Slangpolska en Schottis. De workshop heeft een aparte entreeprijs, meld je aan via: balfolkinlent@gmail.com. Tijden: 13:00-15:00 Workshop 'Lol op z'n Zweeds' 16:00-18:30 Band incl pauze Entree: Workshop €15 (€10, voor ieder met minder financiële draagkracht) alles gaat 100% naar muzikanten. Bal €20 (€17, voor ieder met minder financiële draagkracht) alles gaat 100% naar muzikanten. De entree mag je betalen aan de deur, contant of via QR code Graag reserveren, zodat we weten of het past! Klik hier om naar het reserveringsformulier te gaan. Of mail direct aantal personen en tarief naar balfolkinlent@gmail.com Locatie: De Kleine Wiel, Karl Marxstraat 101, Lent De bar is open voor een drankje. Voor verdere vragen; balfolkinlent@gmail.com""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-in-lent-met-nubia-workshop-bal/"] start = "2025-05-11T13:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-11T18:30:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Nijmegen" styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Nubia"] price = "€17-€35" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Miniscule" links = ["https://balfolkoxford.mmm.page/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1284715109211246/"] start = "2025-05-11T14:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-11T19:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Oxford" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "free" organisation = "Balfolk Oxford" source = "events/uk/oxford.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal De La Cabane Du Bout Du Monde" details = "Ball" links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://balbuzar.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2616"] start = "2025-05-11T16:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-11T21:00:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Balbuzar"] price = "€7-€12" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Live and Local" links = ["https://www.liveandlocal.org.uk/event/?id=9005"] start = "2025-05-11T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-11T20:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Grantham" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Cri du Canard"] price = "£10-£16" organisation = "Cri du Canard" source = "events/uk/grantham.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk class" links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin"] start = "2025-05-12T19:00:00+12:00" end = "2025-05-12T20:30:00+12:00" country = "New Zealand" city = "Dunedin" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "$10" organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin" source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml" [[events]] name = "American Spring Contra" links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/american-spring-contra-2025/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2506928416163040/"] start = "2025-05-12T16:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-16T10:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Halsway" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Bruce Rosen & Audrey Jaber"] callers = ["Sue Rosen"] price = "£255-£460" organisation = "Halsway Manor" source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monday Dancing: Advanced" details = """ 20:00 Workshop für Fortgeschrittene 21:00 Tanz für Alle""" links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/monstagstanzen-fortgeschrittene-3/"] start = "2025-05-12T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-12T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Freiburg i. Br" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "donation" organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V." source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Vooral gezellig samen dansen! Kaartje kopen""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-4-2025-05-12/"] start = "2025-05-12T20:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-12T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Leeuwarden" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "€2.50" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cours De Danse Folk EléDanse" details = "Course" links = ["https://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1441999606398991/1505759766689641/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2688"] start = "2025-05-13T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-13T22:15:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Genval" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "EléDanse ASBL" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-05-13/"] start = "2025-05-13T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-13T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend" details = "Einführungsstunde: Balkantänze" links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"] start = "2025-05-13T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-13T23:59:59+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Dresden" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V." source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml" [[events]] name = "Practica at the Pianofabriek" details = "Ball" links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-at-de-pianofabriek/1199/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2710", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1488971458394126/1626629124628358/"] start = "2025-05-13T20:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-13T22:30:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Brussels" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "donation" organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk at YMCA" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1335943224260784/1335943254260781"] start = "2025-05-14T18:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-14T20:00:00+02:00" country = "Czechia" city = "Brno" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Ton Simple" source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/616846600826954/616846614160286/"] start = "2025-05-14T19:30:00+03:00" end = "2025-05-14T21:00:00+03:00" country = "Bulgaria" city = "Sofia" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "donation" organisation = "Balfolkariya" source = "events/bulgaria/sofia.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk @ KU Leuven" details = "Course" links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2659", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2661", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2662", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2663", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2664", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2665", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2666", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2667", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2668", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2669"] start = "2025-05-14T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-14T21:30:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Leuven" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "Heart To Feet" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Danslessen Folk Limburg - Beginners" details = "Course" links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2674"] start = "2025-05-14T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-14T21:30:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Diepenbeek" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "€90" organisation = "Folk In Limburg" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina" details = """ Tim is in het land, dus zijn we heel blij dat hij en Kris komen spelen in Eindhoven: Nubia op het podium! Wat kunnen we verwachten? Veel Zweeds :-) Dansen, plezier, muziek, gezelligheid, dromen, wolken, dat is waar Nubia voor staat. Met roots in Nederland en met Scandinavische invloeden maakt dit duo muziek om op te dansen, of om bij weg te dromen terwijl je luistert. Nubia bestaat uit Kris van 't Klooster op mandoline en Tim Hofmeester op gitaar.""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-wilhelmina-nubia-nl-se/"] start = "2025-05-14T20:15:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-14T23:30:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Eindhoven" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Nubia"] price = "€10" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folkjam Mechelen" details = "Ball" links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/folk-jam-mechelen/1149/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2544", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1460800437852073/1528559137742869/"] start = "2025-05-14T20:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-14T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Mechelen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "donation" organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Étoile at Jamboree" links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/628636959877721/"] start = "2025-05-14T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-14T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "free" organisation = "London Balfolk" source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Solent Contra Dance" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/559317640209024/"] start = "2025-05-14T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-14T22:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Shawford" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "£5" organisation = "Solent Contra Dances" source = "events/uk/solent_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Socialles 338 — Ceilidh" details = """ Deze donderdag 15 mei is het socialles nr 338. We gaan ons deze avond bezig houden met Ceilidh-dansen onder leiding van René en Isobel. Programma 18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten 19.30: Start socialles 20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen 21.30: Einde Socialles Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen. Gezamenlijk eten Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee. Locatie Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Als de deur gesloten is, bel dan gewoon aan. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden. Prijs De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk.""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-338-rotterdam/"] start = "2025-05-15T18:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-15T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Rotterdam" styles = ["balfolk", "e-ceilidh"] workshop = true social = true price = "€6" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk-Abendkurs Sommersemester" details = """ Wann? — März bis Juni, donnerstags, 19:00 bis 20:30\r Wo? — 8., Lange Gasse 8/2\r \r Teilnahmebeitrag: 120€ / reduziert: 80€\r Schnuppertag und Anmeldeschluss: 6.3.\r Anmeldungen bitte per E-Mail an roman@folktanz.at.\r \r Foto: Ivan Pomé (https://ivanpome.com/) am Prague Balfolk Weekend 2025""" links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-abendkurs"] start = "2025-05-15T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-15T20:30:00+02:00" country = "Austria" city = "Vienna" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "Roman Zimmermann" source = "events/austria/plug_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "The Round club night" links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"] start = "2025-05-15T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-15T22:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Cambridge" styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£2-£4" organisation = "The Round" source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml" [[events]] name = "Trad i Malung" links = ["http://www.tradimalung.se/"] start_date = "2025-05-16" end_date = "2025-05-17" country = "Sweden" city = "Malung" styles = ["scandi"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Malung Folkhögskola" source = "events/sweden/malung.yaml" [[events]] name = "Kurs: Balfolk" details = "VHS Tübingen" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/923210616"] start = "2025-05-16T14:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-16T18:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Tübingen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "Anja von Richthofen" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolkcafe Groningen" details = """ Elke maand een bal in de kapel van het oude RKZ! (Emmastraat 15, Groningen) Het eerstvolgende bal is: Exqueezit bij Balfolk Groningen op vrijdag 16 mei 2025 Aanvang: 19:30Entree: Vrijwillige bijdrage, geef gul voor de band! Bijvoorbeeld €15 per persoonLocatie: Theater De Kapel in het Oude Rooms Katholiek Ziekenhuis (ORKZ),Emmastraat 15, 9722 EW GroningenInstructies: Ja, om 19.30 uur Balfolk Groningen is dansen op live folkmuziek en natuurlijk sessie na afloop: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!Entree: vrijwillige donatie, zoals bijvoorbeeld € 15,- Geef ruim, want alles gaat 100% naar muzikanten. Globaal tijdschema:19:30 dansworkshop20:30 Bal22:30 sessie23:00 einde programma(Tijden onder voorbehoud)DansuitlegIn deze dansuitleg komen de basisprincipes van balfolk aan bod zodat iedereen mee kan doen. In de tweede helft van de dansuitleg gaan ze dieper op één dans in. ExqueezitExqueezit is het duo Bert Leemans (chromatische knop-accordeon) en Erik de Jong (piano-accordeon).Bert (bekend van o.a. EmBRUN, Elanor en Airboxes) en Erik (bekend van o.a. The Assasenachs, Itchy Fingers en de Gonnagles) leerden elkaar in 2006 kennen op de muziekstage Vliers op Texel, waar Bert aan Erik de fijne kneepjes van het Balfolk spelen liet zien.Toen in 2018, Bert vaker in Noord Nederland te vinden was, kwam hij Erik weer tegen in Irish Pub O'Ceallaigh in Groningen. Al gauw was duidelijk dat de mannen genoten van samenspelen. Hier ontstond dan ook het idee voor een optreden als duo op het 15-jarig jubileum van Balfolk in Café Wilhelmina in Eindhoven. Een half jaar later herhaalde dat zich nog een keer op de Elf Fantasy Fair Haarzuilens 2019 en zo is Exqueezit ontstaan.Met een wederzijds respect voor elkaars muziekachtergrond en speelstijl (Erik meer Iers/Schots en Bert meer Balfolk), brengen Bert en Erik heerlijke Balfolk met zowel Frans/Vlaamse als Keltische invloeden. Of je nu danst of luistert, het is sowieso genieten. Wat is Balfolk?Balfolk is misschien een beetje te vergelijken met een tango- of salsa-avond, maar dan met de muziek en dansen van hier: de dansen en muziek die traditioneel in West-Europa voorkomen. En er is altijd live muziek! En we starten altijd met een dansuitleg. Iedereen kan meedoen. De KapelDe kapel is te vinden als je naar het Oude RKZ (ORKZ) komt in de Emmastraat 15 in Groningen. Wanneer je binnenkomt loop je naar de bar, en rechts van de bar bevindt zich de deur naar de kapel.""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolkcafe-groningen-met-exqueezit/"] start = "2025-05-16T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-16T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Groningen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Exqueezit"] price = "€15" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Practica" details = "Ball" links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2723"] start = "2025-05-16T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-16T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Bouwel" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Academie Herentals Met Jeroen Knapen"] price = "donation" organisation = "Netefolk" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Call Me Ceilidh" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1045907033611435/", "https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/lost-horizon/fri-16-may-call-me-ceilidh-may-day-special-edition-115721#e115721"] start = "2025-05-16T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-16T22:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Bristol" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£17.25-£20" organisation = "Call Me Ceilidh" source = "events/uk/bristol.yaml" [[events]] name = "TANZhaus WABE" details = """ 19:00 Uhr – Tanzeinführungsworkshop 20:00 Uhr – BalFolk – 1. Duo FA, 2. Javallon Eintritt: 19 Euro regulär, 12 Euro ermäßigt * Duo FA Duo FA – Foto: Robin Glöckner FA – das sind Anna und Fine, sie sind keine Newcomerinnen, denn beide rocken schon seit einigen Jahren Sessions und Bühnen der Balfolk-Szene. Fine bei Maracu und den Tooth Pickers, Anna hat mit Lunesk musiziert. Aber neu ist, dass sie gemeinsam spielen und damit ihre große Liebe zur Balfolkmusik gemeinsam erlebbar machen. FA ist nicht nur ein Ton, sondern bei den beiden Musikerinnen ein Gefühl und eine ausgewogene Mischung aus feinen Melodien. Javallon Javallon – Foto: Amin Mohammadi Wenn Javallon zum Tanz aufspielt, kann sich kaum jemand der ansteckenden Spielfreude der drei Musiker:innen entziehen. Sie nehmen das Publikum mit auf eine musikalische Reise durch Frankreich: Auf eine temperamentvolle Bourrée aus der Auvergne folgt ein gemütlicher Schottisch aus dem Berry, ein Rondeau aus der Gascogne erzählt die Geschichte einer heimlichen Liebschaft, ein sehnsuchtsvoller Pariser Walzer lädt zum Träumen ein, bevor ein baskischer Fandango den Tänzern in die Beine fährt. Jeannette: Drehleier, Gesang Dirk: Geige Herman: Akkordeon — *Ermäßigung mit Nachweis: SchülerInnen, StudentInnen, Auszubildende, Bürgergeldempfänger:innen, Schwerbeschädigte ab 50 % Im Vorverkauf haben wir ein erweitertes Preiskonzept, bitte schaut Euch das gerne mal an. Einige Preisstufen sind nur im Vorverkauf verfügbar.""" links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/wabe2025-05"] start = "2025-05-16T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-16T23:45:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Berlin" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Duo FA", "Javallon"] price = "€12-€19" organisation = "Spreefolk e.V." source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bristol Contra Dance" details = """ Bristol Contra Dance is a communal-style folk dance very similar to a Ceilidh. No partner or experience is necessary. A caller leads the dancers through a series of moves. All calling is gender free. Charlie Turner will be calling with music from Box of Frogs. We are in the Faith Space Chapel. It's nice and close to Temple Meads and comes with free parking. Check the new Bristol Clean Air Zone information carefully, as this may effect you. We have cheese in the break, along with tea, coffee and cordial. You are welcome to bring your own things. Please don't bring alcohol, as this is the venue rule. Bristol Contra is committed to not having the cost of a dance be a hindrance to anyone attending, and have a sliding pay scale. Suggested prices available on the door: Unwaged £6 Waged £10 Supporters Ticket £15. The new supporters ticket is a fair representation of what the event costs to run, and supports fair fees for the Band and Caller. It is entirely voluntary. So bring your smiles and your joy and come join us for amazing social dancing. Absolutely all welcome of any level of experience for great dancing to some amazing gender-free calling and brilliant music!""" links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/865675028962690/"] start = "2025-05-16T19:45:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-16T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Bristol" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Box of Frogs"] callers = ["Charlie Turner"] price = "£6-£15" organisation = "Bristol Contra" source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Alcester Contra" links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras", "https://www.facebook.com/events/578687945115957/"] start = "2025-05-16T19:45:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-16T22:45:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Alcester" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Audrey Jaber & Bruce Rosen"] callers = ["Sue Rosen"] price = "£4-£10" organisation = "Alcester Contra" source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh" links = ["https://www.ceilidhsoc.org/ceilidhs/"] start = "2025-05-16T19:45:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-16T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Sheffield" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£3-£5" organisation = "Sheffield CeilidhSoc" source = "events/uk/sheffield_ceilidh.yaml" [[events]] name = "French Dance Evening" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/650620714313771/"] start = "2025-05-16T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-16T22:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Letchworth" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "£5" organisation = "DanseHerts" source = "events/uk/danseherts.yaml" [[events]] name = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp" links = ["http://www.kneesupcecilsharp.co.uk/programme.html"] start = "2025-05-16T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-05-16T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Narthen"] callers = ["Fi Fraser", "Jo Freya"] price = "£5-£15" organisation = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp" source = "events/uk/kucs.yaml" [[events]] name = "Mad Robin Ball" details = """ Save the date for the 2025 Mad Robin Ball and full dance weekend, May 16th, 17th, and 18th. This year’s dance leader is Joanna Reiner Wilkinson, with music provided by Charlie Hancock, Shira Kammen, and Jim Oakden for the Ball. The weekend will begin on Friday, May 16th, with an evening dance led by Kalia Kliban. There will be a Saturday afternoon workshop and a Sunday brunch, followed by an afternoon dance. All events are held at Hermann Sons Hall in Petaluma, California. Registration will begin in early February. The link will be here.""" links = ["https://nbcds.org/mrb2025/", "https://cdss.org/event/mad-robin-ball/"] start = "2025-05-16T19:00:00-07:00" end = "2025-05-18T17:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Petaluma" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Joanna Reiner Wilkinson", "Kalia Kliban"] price = "$125" organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk in Kleve" details = """ It's time to dance to live acoustic music by Nubia. Tim Hofmeester and Kris van 't Klooster play original compositions on mandolin and guitar inspired by clouds, dreams and the joy of live. Their music is both influenced by French balfolk and Scandinavian folk music. In 2023 Nubia released their second full album Vogelvrij, from which many tunes will be played. Is balfolk completely new to you? Do not worry, as there will be a dance instruction. \r \r 14:15-15:15 - Instructions for beginning dancers\r 15:30-17:30 - ball with live music by Nubia\r \r Price: donation based (suggestion: €15,-)\r Location: Versöhnungskirche Kleve, Hagsche Straße 91, Eingang Feldmannstege, 47533 Kleve\r \r Contact: tho.brueckner@gmx.net""" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/616099147866184/", "https://www.krisvantklooster.nl/#agenda"] start = "2025-05-17T14:15:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-17T17:30:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Kleve" styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Nubia"] price = "€15" organisation = "Thomas Brueckner" source = "events/germany/kleve.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folkbal" details = "Ball" links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2725"] start = "2025-05-17T18:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-17T23:30:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Malle" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Duo Vandenabeele-Knapen", "Warmoes", "Wouter en de Draak"] source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "ruffCeilidh" links = ["https://ruffceilidhs.org/"] start = "2025-05-17T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-17T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Cardiff" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["KettleHawk"] callers = ["Alison Rowley"] price = "£5-£12" organisation = "ruffCeilidhs" source = "events/uk/cardiff.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ashford ceilidh" links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html"] start = "2025-05-17T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-17T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Ashford" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Climax Ceilidh Band"] callers = ["John Sweeney"] price = "£10-£12" organisation = "Contrafusion" source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-17-5-25-cecil-sharp-house/"] start = "2025-05-17T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-17T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£19-£25" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Les Batons" links = ["https://www.lesbatons.org/#dates"] start = "2025-05-18T13:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-18T17:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Hollingbourne" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "£7" organisation = "Les Batons" source = "events/uk/les_batons.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Social" details = """ Balfolk op zondag De Mezrab host iedere derde zondag van de maand het leukste Balfolkfeestje van Amsterdam. Bestel hier alvast een ticket en kom dansen op de livemuziek van ... en .... Ticket - Voorverkoop: 16 euro - Aan de deur: 18 euro Tickets >>> Programma 16:15 Deuren open16:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners 17:30 Bal met ... 18:00 Pauze 19:00 Bal met ...21:00 Sessie Bands \t... Beschrijving volgt \t... Beschrijving volgt Locatie Mezrab draagt Balfolk een warm hart toe en nodigt ons iedere maand uit te komen dansen. Je kunt in de Mezrab op andere dagen vooral terecht voor storytelling. Het café dient als inspiratiebron voor vele theaters, centra, musea en festivals om ook storytelling te programmeren. Mezrab programmeert meerdere keren per week regelmatig vertelavonden. Op de andere avonden wordt storytelling gecombineerd met andere kunstdisciplines (dans, beeldende kunst, poëzie, etc.) en een wereldmuziekprogramma. Er is plek voor zo'n 100 dansers. Adres: Mezrab Veemkade 576 1019 BL Amsterdam Fotocredit Balfolk Amsterdam""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-op-zondag-mei-2025/"] start = "2025-05-18T16:15:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-18T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Amsterdam" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€16-€18" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bristol French Session" details = "Balfolk Tunes and Dancing" links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/"] start = "2025-05-18T18:45:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-18T22:00:00+02:00" country = "UK" city = "Bristol" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "free" organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions" source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balhalla" details = "Ball" links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2489"] start = "2025-05-18T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-18T23:30:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Gent" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Balhalla" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Special Surprise Brattleboro Bal Folk" links = ["https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar"] start = "2025-05-18T18:30:00-05:00" end = "2025-05-18T21:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Guildford" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Eloise & Co."] price = "$12-$25" organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk" source = "events/usa/guilford.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk class" links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin"] start = "2025-05-19T19:00:00+12:00" end = "2025-05-19T20:30:00+12:00" country = "New Zealand" city = "Dunedin" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "$10" organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin" source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml" [[events]] name = "TasContra" links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"] start = "2025-05-19T19:15:00+10:00" end = "2025-05-19T21:30:00+10:00" country = "Australia" state = "TAS" city = "New Town" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"] price = "$7-$15" organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc" source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contra Workshop" links = ["https://www.helloasso.com/associations/american-contra-dance-in-paris/evenements/contra-atelier-may"] start = "2025-05-19T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-19T21:00:00+02:00" country = "France" city = "Paris" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = false price = "€5" organisation = "Paris Contra Dance" source = "events/france/paris_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monday Dancing: Beginners" details = """ 20:00 Workshop für Anfänger 21:00 Tanz für Alle""" links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/monstagstanzen-anfaenger-6/"] start = "2025-05-19T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-19T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Freiburg i. Br" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "donation" organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V." source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Vooral gezellig samen dansen! Kaartje kopen""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-4-2025-05-19/"] start = "2025-05-19T20:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-19T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Leeuwarden" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "€2.50" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cours De Danse Folk EléDanse" details = "Course" links = ["https://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1441999606398991/1505759770022974/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2688"] start = "2025-05-20T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-20T22:15:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Genval" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "EléDanse ASBL" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-05-20/"] start = "2025-05-20T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-20T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend" details = "Einführungsstunde: Balkantänze" links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"] start = "2025-05-20T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-20T23:59:59+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Dresden" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V." source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk @ KU Leuven" details = "Course" links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2659", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2661", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2662", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2663", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2664", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2665", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2666", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2667", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2668", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2669", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2670"] start = "2025-05-21T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-21T21:30:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Leuven" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "Heart To Feet" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Socialles 339 — ronde de Quercy en andere ronde dansen" details = """ Deze donderdag 22 mei is het socialles nr 339. Deze workshop wordt gegeven door Leo en we gaan hierin bezig met de ronde de Quercy en andere ronde dansen. Programma 18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten 19.30: Start socialles 20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen 21.30: Einde Socialles Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen. Gezamenlijk eten Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee. Locatie Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Als de deur gesloten is, bel dan gewoon aan. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden. Prijs De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk.""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-339-rotterdam/"] start = "2025-05-22T18:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-22T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Rotterdam" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€6" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk-Abendkurs Sommersemester" details = """ Wann? — März bis Juni, donnerstags, 19:00 bis 20:30\r Wo? — 8., Lange Gasse 8/2\r \r Teilnahmebeitrag: 120€ / reduziert: 80€\r Schnuppertag und Anmeldeschluss: 6.3.\r Anmeldungen bitte per E-Mail an roman@folktanz.at.\r \r Foto: Ivan Pomé (https://ivanpome.com/) am Prague Balfolk Weekend 2025""" links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-abendkurs"] start = "2025-05-22T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-22T20:30:00+02:00" country = "Austria" city = "Vienna" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "Roman Zimmermann" source = "events/austria/plug_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Harmony of Rhythms" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/595122413505671/595122423505670"] start = "2025-05-22T20:30:00+03:00" end = "2025-05-22T23:00:00+03:00" country = "Lithuania" city = "Vilnius" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€12" organisation = "Rhythmic Connections" source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml" [[events]] name = "The Round club night" links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"] start = "2025-05-22T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-22T22:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Cambridge" styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£2-£4" organisation = "The Round" source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dancing Bears Dance Camp" details = "The Dancing Bears Dance Camp is held every Memorial Day Weekend at King’s Lake Camp in Wasilla, Alaska. Our next camp will be May 23-26, 2025 with calling by Will Mentor and Lindsey Dono and music by River Road (Jesse Ball, Sarah-Hadley Yakir, Kristin Planeaux) and Rhys Jones and the Imaginary Beings (Rhys Jones, Nogosee Fields, Mandy King, Brian DeMarcus)." links = ["https://www.thedancingbears.org/dance-camp-1", "https://cdss.org/event/dancing-bears-dance-camp/"] start_date = "2025-05-23" end_date = "2025-05-26" country = "USA" state = "AK" city = "Wasilla" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Rhys Jones and the Imaginary Beings", "River Road"] callers = ["Lindsey Dono", "Will Mentor"] organisation = "The Dancing Bears" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "FolkMADness Music & Dance Camp" details = """ Bands and Music Workshops: Jeffrey Spero and Ryan McKasson (Syncopaths) and Ness Smith-Savedoff (The Dam Beavers) Larry Unger (Notorious) and Eric Boodman (Calico) and Emily Troll (Pine Tree Flyers and Anadama) Lindsay Taylor and Brian Nelson (Glorieta Pines) more local musicians announced soon Calling and Dance workshops led by: Gaye Fifer and Alexandra Deis-Lauby Singing Workshops led by Deirdre Murtha""" links = ["http://folkmads.org/events/camps/folkmadness/", "https://cdss.org/event/30th-annual-folkmadness-music-song-dance-weekend/"] start_date = "2025-05-23" end_date = "2025-05-26" country = "USA" state = "NM" city = "Socorro" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby", "Gaye Fifer"] price = "$90-$185" organisation = "FolkMADS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Butterfly Whirl" links = ["http://www.dancerhapsody.com/special-events/"] start_date = "2025-05-23" end_date = "2025-05-25" country = "USA" state = "GA" city = "Decatur" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Stomp Rocket", "Thunderwing"] callers = ["Jacqui Grennan", "Seth Tepfer"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sommerfolkball" details = "Lys, Aerokorda, In der Waldorfschule Kirchheim unter Teck" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/988687079"] start_date = "2025-05-23" end_date = "2025-05-23" country = "Germany" city = "Kirchheim" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Lys, Felix Denzinger und Sonja Günther" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Chippenham Folk Festival" links = ["https://www.chippfolk.co.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/437908798839317/"] start = "2025-05-23T12:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-26T23:55:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Chippenham" styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "e-ceilidh", "ceili", "irish-set", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["WillPower", "Hoik!", "Bruce Rosen", "Pair of Shears", "Double Dichotomy", "Sawney White Bird", "Momentum", "Bluejay", "Sarah Matthews & Doug Eunson", "Crowdy-Kit", "Definitely Contraband", "Vic Smith & Friends", "Audrey Jaber", "Ali Messer", "Portmanteau", "Hinny & Joe Wass"] callers = ["Sue Rosen", "Brooke Friendly", "Andrew Swaine", "Charlie Turner", "Bob Morgan", "Mark Elvins", "Emily Bidgood", "Bernie Culkin", "Rhi Davies", "Frances Oates", "Carol Monaghan", "Kevin Monaghan", "Geoff Cubitt", "John Stewart", "Susannah Diamond"] organisation = "Chippenham Folk Festival" source = "events/uk/chippenham.yaml" [[events]] name = "Kurs: Balfolk" details = "VHS Tübingen" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/923210617"] start = "2025-05-23T14:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-23T18:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Tübingen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "Anja von Richthofen" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-23-5-25-cecil-sharp-house/"] start = "2025-05-23T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-23T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£19-£25" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk College" details = "Join us for an action-packed music adventure complete with a ceilidh dance, a contradance, 7 concerts, over 20 workshops, and endless jamming. Make memories, form friendships, and take your playing to the next level during a fun and friendly weekend at Juniata College. Early Bird Registration ends April 15, 2025." links = ["https://cdss.org/event/folk-college/", "https://cdss.org/event/folk-college-contradance/"] start = "2025-05-23T15:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-05-25T17:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "PA" city = "Huntingdon" styles = ["contra", "s-ceilidh"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Midnight on the Water"] callers = ["Bob Nicholson"] price = "$250-$300" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Meet Me In St Louis" details = """ Join us for 4 days of music, dance, and more, with music from Supertrad & The Mound City Slickers and calling by Emily Rush and you! Register online at MMISL_Registration@childgrove.org""" links = ["https://childgrove.org/stl-dance-weekends/meetmeinstlouis", "https://cdss.org/event/meet-me-in-st-louis-2025/"] start = "2025-05-23T19:00:00-05:00" end = "2025-05-26T15:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "MO" city = "Webster Groves" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Mound City Slickers", "Supertrad"] callers = ["Emily Rush"] price = "$55-$110" organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Noz in der Neuen Schmiede" details = "Workshop mit Tanzeinführung: 18:30" links = ["https://www.neue-schmiede.de/unsere-angebote/kultur/kultur-am-abend"] start = "2025-05-24T18:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-24T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Bielefeld" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Andreas Neumann & Markus Krinner"] price = "€15.30-€18.60" organisation = "Freizeit- und Kulturzentrum Neue Schmiede, Bielefeld" source = "events/germany/bielefeld.yaml" [[events]] name = "Gmünd Folk tanzt" details = "BalFolk im Neuen Augustinus, Schwäbisch Gmünd mit Havok (Ulli Alles & Thomas Raisch) und als Host: Katrin Sabath-Härlin & Richard Buchner" links = ["https://gmuendfolk.de/termine.html", "https://gmuendfolk.de/250524_BalFolk_2025_Plakat.pdf", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/988623261"] start = "2025-05-24T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-24T22:30:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Schwäbisch Gmünd" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Havok"] organisation = "Gmünd Folk e.V." source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Practice" links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"] start = "2025-05-24T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-24T22:30:00+02:00" country = "Austria" city = "Innsbruck" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "free" organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck" source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml" [[events]] name = "Boombal" details = "Ball" links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2226"] start = "2025-05-24T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-24T22:45:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Gent" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Bamako Express", "Marasc"] organisation = "Boombal" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal de Clôture" links = ["https://snarreschiff.fr/#Agenda"] start = "2025-05-24T20:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-25T01:00:00+02:00" country = "France" city = "Strasbourg" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Rémi Geffroy", "Entre Chien et Loup"] price = "€8-€12" organisation = "S'Narreschiff" source = "events/france/strasbourg.yaml" [[events]] name = "Palo Alto Contra Dance" links = ["https://paloaltocontradance.org/calendar/"] start = "2025-05-24T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2025-05-24T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Palo Alto" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Magic Reelism"] callers = ["Celia Ramsay"] price = "$20" organisation = "Palo Alto Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/palo_alto.yaml" [[events]] name = "MiniBal at Toitū" links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin"] start = "2025-05-25T14:00:00+12:00" end = "2025-05-25T15:30:00+12:00" country = "New Zealand" city = "Dunedin" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "free" organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin" source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk Dance for Beginners - Level 1" details = "Course" links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/folk-dance-for-beginners-level-1/1207/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2741"] start = "2025-05-25T14:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-25T19:00:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Brussels" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "€20-€55" organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Wageningen Junushoff" details = """ Het is al een tijdje sinds het vorige Junushoff bal, maar we zijn er weer met 2 geweldige acts. Kom dansen op Duo Brotto Milleret en op Groove Factory! Ben je een nieuwe danser? Om 15:00 beginnen wij met een uurtje dansuitleg! Entree: Regulier €20, korting €15. Betalen kan contant of via een QR-code. Reserveren is niet nodig, er zijn altijd genoeg kaartjes beschikbaar. Tijdens het bal is er een picknick. Neem hiervoor vooral wat lekkers mee, dan delen we dat met z'n allen. Vergeet je bordje, bestek en opscheplepels niet. Een waterflesje om de dorst te lessen tijdens het bal is ook aangeraden. Neem zelf geen andere dingen mee, de bar verkoopt genoeg lekkere drankjes! Planning: 15:00 Dansinitiatie 16:00 Duo Brotto Milleret 18:00 Potluck diner 19:00 Groove Factory 21:00 Einde""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/wageningen-junushoff-18/"] start = "2025-05-25T15:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-25T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Wageningen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Duo Brotto Milleret", "Groove Factory"] price = "€15-€20" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk & Dance at Schäfersee" details = """ Tanznachmittag mit Live-Musik So 25.05.2025 15-17 Uhr DURRbanda Folkmusik aus ungarischen u. rumänischen Dörfern eine Art ungarischer Rock ‘n Roll DURRbanda – Foto: privat In ungarischen und rumänischen Dörfern trifft man sich traditionell zum Tanzen im tanchaz (Tanzhaus). Gespielt wird eine Art ungarischer Rock‘n Roll auf Geige, dreiseitigem Bass und Kontramusik mit eigentümlichem Rhythmus. Wer sich auskennt, hört schon bei den ersten Takten den Herkunftsort heraus und ob nun Rund-, „Männer -“ oder Paartanz angesagt ist. Alle anderen lernen beim Machen, also Tanzen, und für alle ist es ein Riesenspaß… Ort: M5 am Franz-Neumann-Platz, Markstraße 5, 13409 Berlin Der Eintritt ist frei Eine Veranstaltung der NaturFreunde Berlin in Zusammenarbeit mit Spreefolk e.V.""" links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/2505-tanz-m5"] start = "2025-05-25T15:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-25T17:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Berlin" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["DURRbanda"] price = "free" organisation = "NaturFreunde Berlin" source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk class" links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin"] start = "2025-05-26T19:00:00+12:00" end = "2025-05-26T20:30:00+12:00" country = "New Zealand" city = "Dunedin" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "$10" organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin" source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml" [[events]] name = "Open bal Lochem" details = """ Dans met ons mee, kom balfolkdansen :)\r Geen danspartner? Geen probleem, die zijn er al.\r \r Als onderdeel van de lessenreeks hebben we een avond live muziek en nodigen graag alle dansers in de regio uit!""" links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/korte-cursus-balfok-in-borculo-25"] start = "2025-05-26T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-26T21:30:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Lochem" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "free" organisation = "Dancing Bodies" source = "events/netherlands/plug_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Minibal" details = """ LA BONNE SOUPE ! Duo Fiorini – Brunel Eintritt: Wir stellen einen großen Hut für die beiden auf.""" links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/minibal-mit-la-bonne-soupe/"] start = "2025-05-26T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-26T22:30:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Freiburg i. Br" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["La Bonne Soupe"] price = "donation" organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V." source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Vooral gezellig samen dansen! Kaartje kopen""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-4-2025-05-26/"] start = "2025-05-26T20:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-26T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Leeuwarden" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "€2.50" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cours De Danse Folk EléDanse" details = "Course" links = ["https://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1441999606398991/1505759773356307/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2688"] start = "2025-05-27T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-27T22:15:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Genval" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "EléDanse ASBL" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-05-27/"] start = "2025-05-27T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-27T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend" details = "Einführungsstunde: Russische Tänze" links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"] start = "2025-05-27T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-27T23:59:59+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Dresden" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V." source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml" [[events]] name = "Practica at the Pianofabriek" details = "Ball" links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-at-de-pianofabriek/1200/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2711", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1488971458394126/1626629127961691/"] start = "2025-05-27T20:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-27T22:30:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Brussels" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "donation" organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Tanz und Verbindung" links = ["https://dckn.de/co-kreative-projekte/tanz-und-verbindung/"] start_date = "2025-05-28" end_date = "2025-06-01" country = "Germany" city = "Waldheim" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€90-€130" organisation = "Das co-kreative Netzwerk" source = "events/germany/chemnitz.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk at YMCA" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1335943224260784/1335943257594114"] start = "2025-05-28T18:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-28T20:00:00+02:00" country = "Czechia" city = "Brno" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Ton Simple" source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen" details = """ Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee! Entree: € 15,- (of € 10,- voor mensen die kortingstarief nodig hebben) Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten. 20:00 dans uitleg 21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets) 23:00 Sessie! (Tijden onder voorbehoud)""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-46/"] start = "2025-05-28T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-28T23:59:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Nijmegen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Cardboard Cabin"] price = "€10-€15" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Le Bal-en-Rouge" links = ["http://www.frenchdance.co.uk/dates.htm"] start = "2025-05-28T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-28T22:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Ockbrook" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "free" organisation = "Ockbrook French Music and Dancing" source = "events/uk/ockbrook.yaml" [[events]] name = "Practica Mechelen" details = "Ball" links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-mechelen/1156/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2549", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1120858039382966/1120858059382964/"] start = "2025-05-28T20:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-28T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Mechelen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "donation" organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Étoile at the Gipsy Queen" links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/606342125739812/"] start = "2025-05-28T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-28T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "free" organisation = "London Balfolk" source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hovrastämman" links = ["https://www.hovrastamman.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1093650378608798/"] start = "2025-05-29T12:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-31T12:00:00+02:00" country = "Sweden" city = "Korskrogen" styles = ["scandi"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Hovrastämman" source = "events/sweden/korskrogen.yaml" [[events]] name = "Festival Balilas" links = ["https://balilas.lesviesdansent.bzh/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/927348069048018/"] start = "2025-05-29T14:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-01T04:00:00+02:00" country = "France" city = "Janzé" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Accordzéâm", "Cocanha", "La Bachule", "Zef", "Clica Drona", "L'Équipe", "Le Grand Barouf", "Eris", "Ducasse", "Skavidra", "Masca Son", "Arquèthi", "Mamouette", "L'air Inconnu", "Escarteen Sisters"] organisation = "Les Vies Dansent" source = "events/france/france.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk" links = ["https://www.efdss.org/whats-on/26-gigs/14384-topette-2025"] start = "2025-05-29T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-29T22:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Topette"] price = "£10-£18" organisation = "EFDSS" source = "events/uk/efdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "The Round club night" links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"] start = "2025-05-29T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-29T22:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Cambridge" styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£2-£4" organisation = "The Round" source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml" [[events]] name = "Musik- und Tanzfest" details = "Drei Tage Tanz, Musik und Workshops unter Buchen und in der alten Scheune, auf der Wiese und auf dem Tanzboden, unter der Sonne und unter den Sternen im wunderschönen Krebsow in Vorpommern." links = ["https://boddenfolk.de/das-musik-und-tanzfest-findet-vom-30-5-bis-1-6-25-in-krebsow-statt/"] start = "2025-05-30T12:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-01T15:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Krebsow" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "BoddenFolk e.V." source = "events/germany/krebsow.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dafodil" links = ["https://dafodil.be/"] start = "2025-05-30T13:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-01T16:00:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Diest" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Fyndus", "Aïe Mon Pied!", "Tralala Lovers", "Duo De Schepper-Sanczuk", "Zéphyr Combo", "Feather and Fox", "Thalas", "Maarten Decombel & Toon Van Mierlo", "Akleja", "Rudemà", "Naragonia"] organisation = "Folk in Limburg" source = "events/belgium/dafodil.yaml" [[events]] name = "Halsway Playford Assembly" links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/halsway-playford-assembly-2025/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1623540088260088/"] start = "2025-05-30T16:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-06-01T16:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Halsway" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Purcell's Polyphonic Party"] callers = ["Andrew Swaine"] price = "£200-£330" organisation = "Halsway Manor" source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml" [[events]] name = "Weedon Balfolk" links = ["https://www.weedonbalfolk.co.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/427145560330533/"] start = "2025-05-30T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-30T22:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Weedon Bec" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Topette"] price = "£8-£20" organisation = "Weedon Balfolk" source = "events/uk/badby_bals.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-30-5-25-cecil-sharp-house/"] start = "2025-05-30T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-30T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£19-£25" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Chain Reaction" links = ["https://www.tickettailor.com/events/chainreactiondance/1462651"] start = "2025-05-30T18:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-06-01T15:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "ME" city = "Surry" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Drive Train", "Engine Room"] callers = ["Alyssa Adkins", "Will Mentor"] price = "$80-$120" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hands Across Contra" details = "Lesson at 7; Dance at 7:30. Sliding admission $5 to $15." links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/hands-across-contra-9/"] start = "2025-05-30T19:00:00-06:00" end = "2025-05-30T22:30:00-06:00" country = "USA" state = "CO" city = "Boulder" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$15" organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance" source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hebden Bridge Panards" links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"] start = "2025-05-31T13:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-31T17:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Hebden Bridge" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "£3-£7" organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards" source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml" [[events]] name = "Drakenbal" details = ''' DRAKENBAL DEN BOSCH Midden in de lente komt de draak van Den Bosch uit zijn hol voor een feestelijke avond boordevol muziek, dans en gezelligheid. Voor dit bal zijn we heel blij om de geweldig opzwepende gypsy balfolkband Zéphyr Combo (CH, B) te mogen verwelkomen. Zoiets heb je nog nooit gehoord; het wordt een geweldig feest! Ze spelen voor deze editie op de bovenste verdieping van het café dus ruimte genoeg! AVONDPROGRAMMA 19:00 Welkom 19:30-20:30 Dansworkshop 20:30-21:00 Happy Half Hour met Geert Dedapper 21:00-23:00 Bal met Zéphyr Combo 23:00-1:00 Sessie o.l.v. David Cornelissen DANSWORKSHOP 19:30-20:30 Bo en Paul van Balfolksync verzorgen met veel passie, plezier en humor de dansworkshop deze avond. Ze zullen meerdere dansen uitleggen, dus heb je nog nooit eerder balfolk gedanst of ben je juist al ervaren? Iedereen is welkom en het is altijd leuk en leerzaam om mee te doen. HAPPY HALF HOUR 20:30-21:00 Geert Dedapper speelt een half uur zijn eigen repertoire: dansbare muziek op de piano! BAL MET ZÉPHYR COMBO 21:00-23:00 Zéphyr Combo komt uit Zwitserland en België en mengt chanson met zigeunerklanken, handorgelrock, bijtende satire, gekke drinkliederen en mijmeringen. Ze begeleiden zichzelf op accordeon, viool, draailier, piano, gitaar, helicon, trompet en drums. "Het klinkt een beetje als Brel, een beetje als Bregovic, maar vooral als - Zéphyr Combo." Website & video's: https://zephyrcombo.ch/?page_id=1961 JAMSESSIE 23:00- uiterlijk 1:00 Na het optreden is er gelegenheid voor muzikanten om samen te spelen in een sessie onder leiding van David Cornelissen. De dansers kunnen dan nog lekker door blijven dansen. We dragen de folkmuziek een warm hart toe en het is onze wens dat de muziekscene in Den Bosch steeds groter en actiever wordt. Schroom dus niet om je instrument te pakken en mee te spelen, iedereen is welkom! Ook als je niet bij het dansen bent geweest, ben je gratis welkom voor de sessie! VERSNAPERINGEN In de bar kun je alles bestellen wat je wilt, probeer zeker eens een Boschgebrouwen Draken speciaalbiertje! Maar er staan ook gratis gezonde snacks. ENTREE: 15 / 20 : naar ondersteuningsmogelijkheid. Geef gul want alles gaat naar de muzikanten! Regular €15 Fair €20 Support >€20 LOCATIE Café Station Zuid - boven in café Erasmusstraat 9 ‘s-Hertogenbosch ROUTE Openbaar vervoer: Het Bal is te bereiken met OV, hiervoor kun je naar ’s-Hertogenbosch Centraal of ‘s-Hertogenbosch Oost komen. Vanaf beide stations is het ongeveer 30 minuten lopen naar de locatie. Je kunt ook de bus nemen die vlak bij Café Station Zuid stopt. Dit is buslijn 1 (en 306). Auto: Let op het is betaald parkeren in de wijk. De 1e twee uur parkeer je gratis! Je kan vrij parkeren op de parkeerplaats van de Lucaskerk na 18u (240m), aan de Hildebrandstraat voor de winkels (400m), op de gelijknamige parallelweg van de Gestelseweg (450m), inrit bij kruising Pieter Langendijksingel. Er kan ook vrij geparkeerd worden op de Jacob van Mearlantstraat vanaf nummer 191 en oplopend (de andere kant op niet!). Aan de overkant bij de bedrijven mag vanaf 19u ook geparkeerd worden, mits er ruimte is. Vanaf hier is het 2 minuten lopen. Carpoolen: zie de Folkpool discordgroep: https://discord.com/invite/WWRBahjhJm''' links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/drakenbal-6/"] start = "2025-05-31T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-01T01:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "'s-Hertogenbosch" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["David Cornelissen", "Zéphyr Combo"] price = "€15-€20" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck" links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"] start = "2025-05-31T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-05-31T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Austria" city = "Innsbruck" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Galna Humlor"] price = "€10-€20" organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck" source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contrabridge" details = """ Join us for our contra dance with Contrasaurus with calling from Rob Humphrey. Contrasaurus (Benjamin Rowe — fiddle, Alan Brunier — accordion, Adam Rich-Griffin — guitar, David Ledsam — double bass) play an exciting range of energetic and dino-soaring tunes for American contra dancing. They enjoy playing fresh and exciting tunes for contra dances, workshops, folk clubs and festivals throughout England. Not technically dinosaurs. Rob Humphrey has been attending folk dance events his whole life, but only discovered Contra dances in 2015 when one happened to follow a handstand class he was attending. He was hooked pretty much immediately, and started calling shortly afterwards. Based in Cambridge, Rob enjoys contra dances with pleasing patterns and unusual geometry that flow and provide opportunities for embellishments.""" links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2025-05/"] start = "2025-05-31T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-31T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Cambridge" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Contrasaurus"] callers = ["Rob Humphrey"] price = "£7-£15" organisation = "Contrabridge" source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Stroud" links = ["https://balfolkstroud.uk/cps/gigs/daveshepherdannapack-0c1219.php", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1129412272136772/"] start = "2025-05-31T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-31T22:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Stroud" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Dave Shepherd & Anna Pack"] price = "£15" organisation = "Balfolk dans les Cinq Vallées - Stroud" source = "events/uk/balfolk_stroud.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansez Français" links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"] start = "2025-05-31T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-31T22:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Brighton" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Pirlouette"] price = "£10" organisation = "Dansez Français" source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-31-5-25-cecil-sharp-house/"] start = "2025-05-31T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-05-31T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£19-£25" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Exeter Ceilidh" links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/"] start = "2025-05-31T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-05-31T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Exeter" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Skermish"] price = "£4-£15" organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs" source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml" [[events]] name = "Blowout Bal" details = "Part of the Blowout - The Bagpipe Society's annual festival" links = ["https://www.bagpipesociety.org.uk/blowout/"] start = "2025-05-31T21:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-06-01T00:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Tamworth" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "The Bagpipe Society" source = "events/uk/tamworth.yaml" [[events]] name = "Palo Alto Contra Dance" links = ["https://paloaltocontradance.org/calendar/"] start = "2025-05-31T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2025-05-31T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Palo Alto" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Little Big Band"] callers = ["Jean Gorrindo"] price = "$20" organisation = "Palo Alto Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/palo_alto.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass" links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"] start = "2025-06-01T14:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-06-01T16:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Maidstone" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = true social = false callers = ["John Sweeney"] price = "£7" organisation = "Contrafusion" source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml" [[events]] name = "TasContra" links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"] start = "2025-06-02T19:15:00+10:00" end = "2025-06-02T21:30:00+10:00" country = "Australia" state = "TAS" city = "New Town" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"] price = "$7-$15" organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc" source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monday Dancing: Beginners" details = """ 20:00 Workshop für Anfänger 21:00 Tanz für Alle""" links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/monstagstanzen-anfaenger-3/"] start = "2025-06-02T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-02T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Freiburg i. Br" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "donation" organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V." source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk" links = ["https://wegottickets.com/event/642442"] start = "2025-06-02T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-06-02T22:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Lancaster" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Topette"] price = "£9.90-£19.80" organisation = "Topette" source = "events/uk/topette.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cours De Danse Folk EléDanse" details = "Course" links = ["https://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1441999606398991/1505759833356301/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2688"] start = "2025-06-03T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-03T22:15:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Genval" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "EléDanse ASBL" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-06-03/"] start = "2025-06-03T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-03T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend" details = "Einführungsstunde: Walzer- und andere -mixer" links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"] start = "2025-06-03T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-03T23:59:59+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Dresden" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V." source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk" links = ["https://wegottickets.com/event/642445"] start = "2025-06-03T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-06-03T22:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Newcastle" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Topette"] price = "£9.90-£19.80" organisation = "Topette" source = "events/uk/topette.yaml" [[events]] name = "FolkCrash!" links = ["https://danseinfo.ch/agenda/7779/folkcrash-balfolk-entdecken?jour=04-06-2025", "https://www.balefolk.ch/en/folkcrash"] start = "2025-06-04T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-04T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Switzerland" city = "Basel" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "free" organisation = "Bâle Folk" source = "events/switzerland/basel.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk-Tanzabend" links = ["https://www.balfolk-burghausen.de", "https://www.facebook.com/events/538236682628895/538236699295560/"] start = "2025-06-04T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-04T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Burghausen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "donation" organisation = "Balfolk Burghausen" source = "events/germany/burghausen.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk" links = ["https://wegottickets.com/event/642447"] start = "2025-06-04T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-06-04T22:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Sheffield" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Topette"] price = "£9.90-£19.80" organisation = "Topette" source = "events/uk/topette.yaml" [[events]] name = "Pied à Terre" links = ["https://piedaterre.me.uk/events"] start = "2025-06-04T20:15:00+01:00" end = "2025-06-04T22:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Norwich" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Pied à Terre" source = "events/uk/pat_norwich.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ransätersstämman" links = ["https://ransatersstamman.se/"] start = "2025-06-05T18:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-08T15:00:00+02:00" country = "Sweden" city = "Karlstad" styles = ["scandi"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Ransätersstämman" source = "events/sweden/karlstad.yaml" [[events]] name = "Socialles 340 — Branle Noirmoutier" details = """ Deze donderdag 5 juni is het socialles nr 340. Het onderwerp van de workshop is de Branle Noirmoutier en we gaan hiermee aan de slag onder leiding van Leon. Programma 18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten 19.30: Start socialles 20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen 21.30: Einde Socialles Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen. Gezamenlijk eten Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee. Locatie Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Als de deur gesloten is, bel dan gewoon aan. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden. Prijs De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk.""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-340-rotterdam/"] start = "2025-06-05T18:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-05T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Rotterdam" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€6" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk-Abendkurs Sommersemester" details = """ Wann? — März bis Juni, donnerstags, 19:00 bis 20:30\r Wo? — 8., Lange Gasse 8/2\r \r Teilnahmebeitrag: 120€ / reduziert: 80€\r Schnuppertag und Anmeldeschluss: 6.3.\r Anmeldungen bitte per E-Mail an roman@folktanz.at.\r \r Foto: Ivan Pomé (https://ivanpome.com/) am Prague Balfolk Weekend 2025""" links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-abendkurs"] start = "2025-06-05T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-05T20:30:00+02:00" country = "Austria" city = "Vienna" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "Roman Zimmermann" source = "events/austria/plug_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk and Trad Dance" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/970823008244972/970823078244965/"] start = "2025-06-05T20:30:00+03:00" end = "2025-06-05T23:30:00+03:00" country = "Lithuania" city = "Vilnius" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€12" organisation = "Rhythmic Connections" cancelled = true source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal" links = ["https://www.tickettailor.com/events/oxfolkceilidhs/1404289?"] start = "2025-06-05T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-06-05T21:45:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Oxford" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Topette"] price = "£9-£20" organisation = "Oxfolk" source = "events/uk/oxfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "The Round club night" links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"] start = "2025-06-05T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-06-05T22:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Cambridge" styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£2-£4" organisation = "The Round" source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dance Trance Weekend" links = ["https://www.dancetrance.ltda.us/"] start_date = "2025-06-06" end_date = "2025-06-08" country = "USA" state = "KY" city = "Lexington" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Toss the Possum"] callers = ["Darlene Underwood", "Terry Doyle"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Gender-Free Dance Camp" links = ["https://www.lcfd.org/spring-camp-2025.html"] start_date = "2025-06-06" end_date = "2025-06-08" country = "USA" state = "MA" city = "Plymouth" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Calico", "Northwoods"] callers = ["Mary Wesley", "Chris Ricciotti"] price = "$150-$400" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Taste of Haven" links = ["https://www.contracorners.net/event-type/dance-weekend/"] start_date = "2025-06-06" end_date = "2025-06-08" country = "USA" state = "IN" city = "Syracuse" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Dam Beavers", "Bobcat Opposum"] callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Dwayne Johnson"] price = "$90-$110" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Les Trad'Yvresses" links = ["https://balayvre.wixsite.com/balayvre"] start = "2025-06-06T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-08T22:00:00+02:00" country = "France" city = "Le Mans" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Adamada" source = "events/france/france.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal-Curious" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1124753052647663/"] start = "2025-06-06T18:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-06-08T18:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Burneside" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Bal-Curious Folk" source = "events/uk/burneside.yaml" [[events]] name = "RenoFolk Festival" links = ["https://www.renofolkfestival.it/en/rff-home-english/"] start = "2025-06-06T21:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-09T21:00:00+02:00" country = "Italy" city = "Bologna" styles = ["balfolk", "italian"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Karamaus", "Ududu", "Le Mange Bal", "Jam.PT", "Matrioske", "Terroir Collapse", "Nasyikat", "Musicanti d'la Bása", "Tref", "Duo Vargoz", "Baìa Trio", "Ormuz"] organisation = "RenoFolk" source = "events/italy/renofolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-6-6-25-cecil-sharp-house/"] start = "2025-06-06T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-06-06T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£19-£25" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Moulin d'Andé Weekend" details = """ A contra dance weekend in Normandy with Kappy Laning & Janine Smith (callers) and Nozzy (musicians, from UK). Lodging and all meals provided in a beautiful and historic venue, the 13th century restored Moulin d’Andé. Prices in euros for those who haven’t yet attended a Paris Contra Dance: 520 in a single room, 420 euros in a double or triple room, 320 in a dormitory (6-8 in a room). 100 euros discount for previous attendees. Transportation via train (1:30) from Gare St Lazare in Paris and then (20 minutes) by bus or taxi from Gare Val de Reuil. If you are interested or if you have questions, send me a message.""" links = ["https://sites.google.com/site/americancontradanceinparis/"] start_date = "2025-06-07" end_date = "2025-06-09" country = "France" city = "Val-de-Reuil" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Larry Unger & Karina Wilson"] callers = ["Charlie Turner", "Jeremy Kuhn"] organisation = "Paris Contra Dance" source = "events/france/paris_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk In 't Kasteel" details = "Ball" links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2301"] start = "2025-06-07T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-07T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Antwerp" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal" links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/bal-topette-2025/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/442762102150303/"] start = "2025-06-07T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-06-07T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Halsway" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Topette"] price = "£7.50-£15" organisation = "Halsway Manor" source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml" [[events]] name = "Edinburgh Contra Dance" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1275784600319353/"] start = "2025-06-07T19:45:00+00:00" end = "2025-06-07T22:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Edinburgh" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Hoik"] callers = ["Heather McAslan"] price = "£10-£20" organisation = "Edinburgh Contra Dance" source = "events/uk/edinburgh_contra_dance.yaml" [[events]] name = "Midzomerbal" details = """ Op zondag 8 juni kunnen we weer de dansvloer op in Leiden, in de Q-Bus, onze vaste stek voor fijne balfolkavonden. De bands die voor ons komen spelen en de exacte tijden worden later nog bekend gemaakt. Dansuitleg Tevoren zal er uiteraard weer een dansuitleg zijn voor degenen die nog niet eerder balfolk hebben gedanst of toch graag nog even een opfrisser willen. Deze zal een uurtje duren, waarbij de meest voorkomende balfolk dansen aan bod komen. Toegang Toegang tot het bal kost 25 euro per persoon. Dit kan alleen cash aan de deur worden betaald. Locatie Q-Bus is gevestigd in Leiden. Vlakbij kan geparkeerd worden in een parkeergarage. Check voor de routes met OV en met auto je favoriete routeplanner.""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/midzomerbal-2025-in-leiden/"] start = "2025-06-08T17:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-08T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Leiden" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€25" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Crewkerne" details = "French + Breton dance and live music" links = ["https://balcrew.wixsite.com/balcrewkerne"] start = "2025-06-08T18:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-06-08T22:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Crewkerne" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "£4" organisation = "Bal Crewkerne" source = "events/uk/crewkerne.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Folk" details = "Skavidra Bratsche Supertalent trifft Akkordeon Altmeister Martin Coudroys feine klare zurückhaltende und gleichzeitig originelle, perfekte, abwechslungsreiche und unglaublich tänzerische Art Akkordeon zu spielen, ist unübertroffen. Und Coline Genet ist ein Supertalent an der Bratsche – von klassisch bis bretonisch – von knackig rhythmisch bis zartschmelzend ist in ihrem einfühlsamen Spiel alles drin. Dass das Duo noch ganz frisch ist, merkt man an der Konzentration, dem Zuhören, der Spielfreude der beiden. Nicht nur die Tanzenden haben Freude an dem, was da gerade passiert!" links = ["https://folkclub-marburg.de"] start = "2025-06-08T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-08T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Marburg" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Duo Coudroy Genet", "Skavidra"] organisation = "Folkclub Marburg" source = "events/germany/marburg.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk" links = ["https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/jam-jar/sun-8-jun-topette-2025-tour-bristol-120092#e120092"] start = "2025-06-08T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-06-08T22:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Bristol" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Topette"] price = "£9.90-£19.80" organisation = "Topette" source = "events/uk/topette.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monday Dancing: Advanced" details = """ 20:00 Workshop für Fortgeschrittene 21:00 Tanz für Alle""" links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/monstagstanzen-fortgeschrittene-6/"] start = "2025-06-09T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-09T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Freiburg i. Br" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "donation" organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V." source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cours De Danse Folk EléDanse" details = "Course" links = ["https://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1441999606398991/1505759836689634/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2688"] start = "2025-06-10T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-10T22:15:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Genval" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "EléDanse ASBL" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-06-10/"] start = "2025-06-10T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-10T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Practica at the Pianofabriek" details = "Ball" links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-at-de-pianofabriek/1201/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2712", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1488971458394126/1626629121295025/"] start = "2025-06-10T20:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-10T22:30:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Brussels" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "donation" organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk at YMCA" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1335943224260784/1335943264260780"] start = "2025-06-11T18:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-11T20:00:00+02:00" country = "Czechia" city = "Brno" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Ton Simple" source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal" links = ["https://www.folktanz-halle.de/tanzhal/termine.html"] start = "2025-06-11T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-11T22:30:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Halle" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["JB"] organisation = "Folktanz Halle" source = "events/germany/halle.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina" details = "Italiaanse balfolk in Eindhoven: Le Dríadi komt spelen!" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-wilhelmina-le-driadi-it/"] start = "2025-06-11T20:15:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-11T23:30:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Eindhoven" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Le Driadi"] price = "€10" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folkjam Mechelen" details = "Ball" links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/folk-jam-mechelen/1150/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2545", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1460800437852073/1528559131076203/"] start = "2025-06-11T20:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-11T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Mechelen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "donation" organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Étoile at Jamboree" links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1368001551290910/"] start = "2025-06-11T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-06-11T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "free" organisation = "London Balfolk" source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Socialles 341 — Nederlandse dansen (ijswals, bravade)" details = """ Deze donderdag 12 juni is het socialles nr 341. We gaan onder leiding van Wim en Leora bezig met Nederlandse dansen zoals de ijswals en de bravade. Programma 18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten 19.30: Start socialles 20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen 21.30: Einde Socialles Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen. Gezamenlijk eten Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee. Locatie Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Als de deur gesloten is, bel dan gewoon aan. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden. Prijs De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk.""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-341-rotterdam/"] start = "2025-06-12T18:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-12T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Rotterdam" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€6" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balhalla" details = "Ball" links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2490"] start = "2025-06-12T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-12T23:30:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Gent" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Trio Baftig"] organisation = "Balhalla" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk-Abendkurs Sommersemester" details = """ Wann? — März bis Juni, donnerstags, 19:00 bis 20:30\r Wo? — 8., Lange Gasse 8/2\r \r Teilnahmebeitrag: 120€ / reduziert: 80€\r Schnuppertag und Anmeldeschluss: 6.3.\r Anmeldungen bitte per E-Mail an roman@folktanz.at.\r \r Foto: Ivan Pomé (https://ivanpome.com/) am Prague Balfolk Weekend 2025""" links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-abendkurs"] start = "2025-06-12T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-12T20:30:00+02:00" country = "Austria" city = "Vienna" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "Roman Zimmermann" source = "events/austria/plug_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk and Trad Dance" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/970823008244972/970823011578305/"] start = "2025-06-12T20:30:00+03:00" end = "2025-06-12T23:30:00+03:00" country = "Lithuania" city = "Vilnius" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€12" organisation = "Rhythmic Connections" cancelled = true source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml" [[events]] name = "The Round club night" links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"] start = "2025-06-12T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-06-12T22:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Cambridge" styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£2-£4" organisation = "The Round" source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml" [[events]] name = "Flamingo Fling" details = "Flamingo Fling is Oklahoma City’s annual Contra Dance weekend! This year will feature Alex Deis-Lauby calling and music from River Road!" links = ["https://scissortail.org/special-events/flamingo-fling/", "https://cdss.org/event/flamingo-fling-contra-weekend-in-oklahoma-city/"] start_date = "2025-06-13" end_date = "2025-06-15" country = "USA" state = "OK" city = "Oklahoma City" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["River Road"] callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby"] price = "$150" organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Summer Soiree" links = ["https://www.ashevillecontra.com/"] start_date = "2025-06-13" end_date = "2025-06-15" country = "USA" state = "NC" city = "Asheville" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Mean Lids", "Kingfisher"] callers = ["Steve Zakon-Anderson", "Adina Gordon"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contra Dance + Potluck" links = ["https://contradance.at/"] start = "2025-06-13T17:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-13T21:30:00+02:00" country = "Austria" city = "Graz" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Woodcut"] callers = ["Brian Roberts"] organisation = "Contra Dance in Graz" source = "events/austria/graz-contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folkbal" details = "Ball" links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2729"] start = "2025-06-13T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-13T23:30:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Herk-de-Stad" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Folkensemble Van De Genkse Academie", "Naragonia Quartet"] source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Folk RZF" details = "Ball" links = ["https://www.rzf.be/en_US/event/bal-folk-2025-06-13-73/register", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2507"] start = "2025-06-13T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-14T01:30:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Alleur" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Bargainatt"] price = "€7-€15" organisation = "Rif Zans L'Fiesse" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "TANZhaus WABE" details = "Infos folgen bald" links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/wabe2025-06"] start = "2025-06-13T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-13T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Berlin" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Spreefolk e.V." source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bourrée In 2: Flow" details = "Course" links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/48", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1145004843750459/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2654"] start = "2025-06-13T20:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-13T23:30:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Leuven" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "donation" organisation = "Stanistil" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Alcester Contra" links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras", "https://www.facebook.com/events/441843112110419/"] start = "2025-06-13T19:45:00+01:00" end = "2025-06-13T22:45:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Alcester" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Larry Unger & Elke Baker"] callers = ["Mark Elvins"] price = "£4-£10" organisation = "Alcester Contra" source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh" links = ["https://www.ceilidhsoc.org/ceilidhs/"] start = "2025-06-13T19:45:00+01:00" end = "2025-06-13T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Sheffield" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£3-£5" organisation = "Sheffield CeilidhSoc" source = "events/uk/sheffield_ceilidh.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/llondon-ceilidh-club-13-6-25-cecil-sharp-house/"] start = "2025-06-13T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-06-13T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£19-£25" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Across the Lake" details = "Joseph Pimentel calls to music by Bare Necessities (Kate Barnes, Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Jacqueline Schwab). Friday night welcome dance, Saturday afternoon workshops (likely to include a challenging/advanced session for experienced dancers plus a review session for all for the evening gala), and Saturday night dress-up gala. Pre-registration required; registration opens mid-February 2025. You can register to pay for the entire weekend or for individual sessions." links = ["http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/across-the-lake/", "https://cdss.org/event/across-the-lake-english-country-dance-weekend/"] start = "2025-06-13T20:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-06-14T23:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Colchester" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Bare Necessities"] callers = ["Joseph Pimentel"] organisation = "Burlington Country Dancers" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Irish set dance" details = "Irischer Tanznachmittag" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/947756618"] start = "2025-06-14T15:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-14T19:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Frickingen" styles = ["irish-set"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Sönke" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Le Vendredi Danse" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1035775671909454&set=pb.100064310937147.-2207520000"] start = "2025-06-14T14:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-06-14T16:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Holmfirth" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "£5" organisation = "Le Vendredi Danse" source = "events/uk/le_vendredi_danse.yaml" [[events]] name = "Drakenbal" details = """ DRAKENBAL DEN BOSCH De draak van Den Bosch laaft zich tijdens dit bijna-zomerbal aan de zalige betoverende klanken van de Italiaanse band Le Driadi! Hoewel het bal in de kelder van Station Zuid zal zijn, brengen zij de zuidelijke zomerzon met zich mee. Er wacht je een avondvullend programma vol muziek, dans en gezelligheid! AVONDPROGRAMMA \t19:00 Welkom \t19:30-20:30 Dansworkshop \t20:30-20:45 Kwartier van Plezier: nog vrij! \t20:45-22:45 Bal met Le Driadi \t22:45-1:00 Sessie o.l.v. David Cornelissen ENTREE: 15/20/+ naar ondersteuningsmogelijkheid. Geef gul want alles gaat naar de muzikanten! Regular €15 Fair €20 Support >€20 DANSWORKSHOP 19:30-20:30 Bo en Paul van Balfolksync verzorgen met veel passie, plezier en humor de dansworkshop deze avond. Ze zullen meerdere dansen uitleggen, dus heb je nog nooit eerder balfolk gedanst of ben je juist al ervaren? Iedereen is welkom en het is altijd leuk en leerzaam om mee te doen. KWARTIER VAN PLEZIER 20:30-20:45 Wil je een paar deuntjes spelen? Je bent van harte welkom! Stuur een berichtje naar drakenbaldenbosch@gmail.com. BAL MET LE DRIADI 21:00-23:00 ‘Le Driadi’ is een Italiaanse band die eind 2023 werd opgericht en die, net als bosnimfen, ongekende volksmuziek verweeft met Italiaanse songwriting-invloeden. Balfolk in neo-trad-stijl vormt de kern van het project, met Franse dansen van romantische mazurka’s tot energieke Bretonse ketens. Samen creëren ze een klankbos waarin elke noot een betovering is, waardoor luisteraars worden uitgenodigd om zich te verliezen in een wereld waar muziek, dans en magie met elkaar verweven zijn. Website: https://ledriadi.bandcamp.com/album/dentro-lo-specchio JAMSESSIE 23:00- uiterlijk 1:00 Na het optreden is er gelegenheid voor muzikanten om samen te spelen in een sessie onder leiding van David Cornelissen. De dansers kunnen dan nog lekker door blijven dansen. We dragen de folkmuziek een warm hart toe en het is onze wens dat de muziekscene in Den Bosch steeds groter en actiever wordt. Schroom dus niet om je instrument te pakken en mee te spelen, iedereen is welkom! Ook als je niet bij het dansen bent geweest, ben je gratis welkom voor de sessie! VERSNAPERINGEN In de bar kun je alles bestellen wat je wilt, probeer zeker eens een Boschgebrouwen Draken speciaalbiertje! Maar er staan ook gratis gezonde snacks. LOCATIE Café Station Zuid - in kelder Erasmusstraat 9 ‘s-Hertogenbosch ROUTE Openbaar vervoer: Het Bal is te bereiken met OV, hiervoor kun je naar ’s-Hertogenbosch Centraal of ‘s-Hertogenbosch Oost komen. Vanaf beide stations is het ongeveer 30 minuten lopen naar de locatie. Je kunt ook de bus nemen die vlak bij Café Station Zuid stopt. Dit is buslijn 1 (en 306). Auto: Let op het is betaald parkeren in de wijk. De 1e twee uur parkeer je gratis! Je kan vrij parkeren op de parkeerplaats van de Lucaskerk na 18u (240m), aan de Hildebrandstraat voor de winkels (400m), op de gelijknamige parallelweg van de Gestelseweg (450m), inrit bij kruising Pieter Langendijksingel. Er kan ook vrij geparkeerd worden op de Jacob van Mearlantstraat vanaf nummer 191 en oplopend (de andere kant op niet!). Aan de overkant bij de bedrijven mag vanaf 19u ook geparkeerd worden, mits er ruimte is. Vanaf hier is het 2 minuten lopen. Carpoolen: zie de Folkpool discordgroep: https://discord.com/invite/WWRBahjhJm""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/drakenbal-13/"] start = "2025-06-14T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-15T01:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "'s-Hertogenbosch" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["David Cornelissen", "Le Driadi"] price = "€15-€20" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal de La Réveilleuse" links = ["https://www.helloasso.com/associations/la-flume-production/evenements/bal-de-la-reveilleuse-4", "https://www.facebook.com/events/629461836400640/"] start = "2025-06-14T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-14T23:00:00+02:00" country = "France" city = "Rennes" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["La Réveilleuse", "Duo Gédouin-Leclere"] price = "€10" organisation = "La Flume Production" source = "events/france/france.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folkbal" details = "Ball" links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2724"] start = "2025-06-14T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-14T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Bouwel" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Valentin Barray"] source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "d'Accord" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/149787688758876/posts/1813811482356480/"] start = "2025-06-14T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-06-14T22:45:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Exeter" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Eelgrinders"] price = "£10" organisation = "d'Accord" source = "events/uk/daccord.yaml" [[events]] name = "London Barndance" links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1993827621106842/"] start = "2025-06-14T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-06-14T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Larry Unger & Elke Baker"] callers = ["Charlie Turner"] price = "£5-£15" organisation = "London Barndance Company" source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dance, Music & Spice" links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/dance-music-spice-at-cavell/"] start = "2025-06-14T16:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-06-21T12:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "MI" city = "Lexington" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Countercurrent"] callers = ["Lindsey Dono", "Susan Kevra"] price = "$850-$1500" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Palo Alto Contra Dance" links = ["https://paloaltocontradance.org/calendar/"] start = "2025-06-14T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2025-06-14T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Palo Alto" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$20" organisation = "Palo Alto Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/palo_alto.yaml" [[events]] name = "Les Batons" links = ["https://www.lesbatons.org/#dates"] start = "2025-06-15T13:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-06-15T17:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Hollingbourne" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Oscina"] price = "£7" organisation = "Les Batons" source = "events/uk/les_batons.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bay Balfolk" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/610528041964304"] start = "2025-06-15T13:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-06-15T18:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Lancaster" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Helianthus"] price = "£5-£7" organisation = "Lancaster Eurodance" source = "events/uk/lancaster_eurodance.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Social" details = """ Balfolk op zondag De Mezrab host iedere derde zondag van de maand het leukste Balfolkfeestje van Amsterdam. Bestel hier alvast een ticket en kom dansen op de livemuziek van ... en .... Ticket - Voorverkoop: 16 euro - Aan de deur: 18 euro Tickets >>> Programma 16:15 Deuren open16:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners 17:30 Bal met ... 18:00 Pauze 19:00 Bal met ...21:00 Sessie Bands \t... Beschrijving volgt \t... Beschrijving volgt Locatie Mezrab draagt Balfolk een warm hart toe en nodigt ons iedere maand uit te komen dansen. Je kunt in de Mezrab op andere dagen vooral terecht voor storytelling. Het café dient als inspiratiebron voor vele theaters, centra, musea en festivals om ook storytelling te programmeren. Mezrab programmeert meerdere keren per week regelmatig vertelavonden. Op de andere avonden wordt storytelling gecombineerd met andere kunstdisciplines (dans, beeldende kunst, poëzie, etc.) en een wereldmuziekprogramma. Er is plek voor zo'n 100 dansers. Adres: Mezrab Veemkade 576 1019 BL Amsterdam Fotocredit Balfolk Amsterdam""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-op-zondag-juni-2025/"] start = "2025-06-15T16:15:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-15T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Amsterdam" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€16-€18" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Pavilion Bal Folk" links = ["https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar"] start = "2025-06-15T17:00:00-05:00" end = "2025-06-15T20:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Guildford" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Eloise & Co."] price = "$12-$25" organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk" source = "events/usa/guilford.yaml" [[events]] name = "BACDS Hey Days" details = """ Hey Days is the annual BACDS English Country Dance and Music Week. We offer classes in English country dance, ritual/display dance, song, and a music track. We promise a program that will challenge and delight both new and experienced participants, complete with campers’ night, parties, and a daily gathering for campers and staff to share hidden talents. Staff includes Joanna Reiner Wilkinson, Andrew Swaine, Rachel Pusey, Jan Elliot, Daisy Black, and Chris Bracken. Music by Shira Kammen, Lisa Scott, Chip Prince, McKinley James, Michelle Masek, Jim Oakden, and Rebecca King.""" links = ["https://www.bacds.org/camps/eweek2025/", "https://cdss.org/event/bacds-hey-days-english-dance-and-music-week/"] start = "2025-06-15T15:30:00-07:00" end = "2025-06-22T10:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Los Garos" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Andrew Swaine", "Joanna Reiner Wilkinson", "Rachel Pusey"] price = "$475-$1380" organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monday Dancing: Beginners" details = """ 20:00 Workshop für Anfänger 21:00 Tanz für Alle""" links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/montagstanz-anfaenger/"] start = "2025-06-16T08:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-16T17:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Freiburg i. Br" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "donation" organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V." source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml" [[events]] name = "TasContra" links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"] start = "2025-06-16T19:15:00+10:00" end = "2025-06-16T21:30:00+10:00" country = "Australia" state = "TAS" city = "New Town" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"] price = "$7-$15" organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc" source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cours De Danse Folk EléDanse" details = "Course" links = ["https://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1441999606398991/1505759776689640/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2688"] start = "2025-06-17T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-17T22:15:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Genval" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "EléDanse ASBL" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Borculo Closing Ball" details = ''' Balfolk dansen is springlevend. En je wordt er zo vrolijk van. Het is een heel sociale dansvorm. Je danst samen met alle mensen op het bal op "Folk-muziek". Dans met ons mee, kom balfolkdansen :) Geen danspartner? Geen probleem, die zijn er al. Alsook Bon Voyage die de live muziek zal verzorgen! Entree is op basis van vrije gift. Het bal wordt georganiseerd als afsluiting van de korte cursus Balfolk dansen: https://www.plug.events/event/korte-cursus-balfok-in-borculo-254''' links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/openbaar-afsluitend-bal-borculo/", "https://www.plug.events/event/openbaar-afsluitend-bal-borculo2"] start = "2025-06-17T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-17T21:30:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Borculo" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "donation" organisation = "FitArt" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-06-17/"] start = "2025-06-17T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-17T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk Weekend Mattstedt" details = "Festival outside, small village and mill, camping, dormitory, swimming" links = ["https://www.muehlenhofmattstedt.de/folk"] start = "2025-06-18T18:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-22T16:30:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Apolda" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Mühlenhof Mattstedt" source = "events/germany/mattstedt.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/616846600826954/616846607493620/"] start = "2025-06-18T19:30:00+03:00" end = "2025-06-18T21:00:00+03:00" country = "Bulgaria" city = "Sofia" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "donation" organisation = "Balfolkariya" source = "events/bulgaria/sofia.yaml" [[events]] name = "Numinosum Festival: Midsummer Night" details = "Marzysz o Nocy Świętojańskiej na średniowiecznym zamku? O tańcu w rzece w ciepłą czerwcową noc? Chcesz zatańczyć na trawie do muzyki na żywo w blasku pochodni, skoczyć przez ogień, a potem na zamkowej baszcie doświadczyć tańca w całkowitej ciemności? Posłuchać opowieści o magii, która ogarnia świat w najkrótszą noc w roku, poszukać kwiatu paproci? Pragniesz spędzić 4 dni wakacji pełnych najlepszej tanecznej muzyki balfolkowej? To wszystko znajdziesz na Numinosum Festival 2025" links = ["https://festival.numinosum.pl/en", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1559522284765327/", "https://www.plug.events/event/numinosum-festival-2025-midsummer-night"] start = "2025-06-19T12:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-22T23:45:00+02:00" country = "Poland" city = "Liw" styles = ["balfolk", "polish"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Numinosum" source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Socialles 342 — Fijner samen dansen" details = """ Deze donderdag 19 juni is het socialles nr 342. Fijner samen dansen. Wow, wat is dansen toch heerlijk! En de pasjes ken je inmiddels wel van buiten … Toch is het niet altijd makkelijk om een jig door te komen zonder bijna een elleboog in je gezicht te krijgen. Wat kun je doen om je beweging mooi vloeiend te maken? En waarom danst het eigenlijk met de één wel makkelijk en met de ander niet? In deze les delen we kleine tips om fijner samen te dansen en oefenen we samen om te merken wat het verschil is. Minder botsingen, minder vermoeidheid - meer plezier! Eline danst met veel plezier balfolk sinds 2012 en geeft nu voor het eerst dansinstructie. Ze wordt geassisteerd door Henri Karrenbeld. Programma 18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten 19.30: Start socialles 20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen 21.30: Einde Socialles Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen. Gezamenlijk eten Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee. Locatie Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Als de deur gesloten is, bel dan gewoon aan. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden. Prijs De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk.""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-342-rotterdam/"] start = "2025-06-19T18:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-19T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Rotterdam" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€6" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "The Round club night" links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"] start = "2025-06-19T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-06-19T22:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Cambridge" styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£2-£4" organisation = "The Round" source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolkcafe Groningen" details = """ Elke maand een bal in de kapel van het oude RKZ! (Emmastraat 15, Groningen) Het eerstvolgende bal is: Wouter en de draak bij Balfolk Groningen op vrijdag 20 juni 2025 Aanvang: 19:30Entree: Vrijwillige bijdrage, geef gul voor de band! Bijvoorbeeld €15 per persoonLocatie: Theater De Kapel in het Oude Rooms Katholiek Ziekenhuis (ORKZ),Emmastraat 15, 9722 EW GroningenInstructies: Ja, om 19.30 uur Balfolk Groningen is dansen op live folkmuziek en natuurlijk sessie na afloop: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!Entree: vrijwillige donatie, zoals bijvoorbeeld € 15,- Geef ruim, want alles gaat 100% naar muzikanten. Globaal tijdschema:19:30 dansworkshop20:30 Bal22:30 sessie23:00 einde programma(Tijden onder voorbehoud) DansuitlegIn deze dansuitleg komen de basisprincipes van balfolk aan bod zodat iedereen mee kan doen. In de tweede helft van de dansuitleg gaan ze dieper op één dans in. Wouter en de draakEen nieuw duo van Wouter Kuyper en Joris Alblas. Balfolk, met een grotere rol voor de gitaar, een tintje Iers en een voorliefde voor Bretons. Luister naar ze op soundcloud: https://www.facebook.com/.../a.14933.../1493372584242823/... Website: https://www.facebook.com/WouterendeDraak Wat is Balfolk?Balfolk is misschien een beetje te vergelijken met een tango- of salsa-avond, maar dan met de muziek en dansen van hier: de dansen en muziek die traditioneel in West-Europa voorkomen. En er is altijd live muziek! En we starten altijd met een dansuitleg. Iedereen kan meedoen. De KapelDe kapel is te vinden als je naar het Oude RKZ (ORKZ) komt in de Emmastraat 15 in Groningen. Wanneer je binnenkomt loop je naar de bar, en rechts van de bar bevindt zich de deur naar de kapel.""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolkcafe-groningen-met-wouter-en-de-draak/"] start = "2025-06-20T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-20T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Groningen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Wouter en de Draak"] price = "€15" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Practica Met Initiatie & Gastmuzikanten Hombeek" details = "Ball" links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-with-initiation-&-guest-musicians-hombeek/1164/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2596", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1306640440462223/1306640447128889/"] start = "2025-06-20T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-20T23:30:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Mechelen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "donation" organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Lichfield Folk Festival" links = ["https://www.lichfieldfolkfestival.co.uk/"] start = "2025-06-20T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-06-22T17:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Lichfield" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["3D", "Jovial Crew", "Larry Unger & Elke Baker", "Warleggan Village Band", "WillPower"] callers = ["Amy Burton", "Gene Murrow", "Geoff Cubitt", "Georgia Delve", "Hilary Herbert", "Lynne Render", "Mark Burton", "Maureen Knight"] price = "£100" organisation = "Lichfield Folk Festival" source = "events/uk/lichfield.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bristol Contra Dance" details = """ Bristol Contra Dance is a communal-style folk dance very similar to a Ceilidh. No partner or experience is necessary. A caller leads the dancers through a series of moves. All calling is gender free. Louise Siddons will be calling with music from Fiddlechicks. We are in the Faith Space Chapel. It's nice and close to Temple Meads and comes with free parking. Check the new Bristol Clean Air Zone information carefully, as this may effect you. We have cheese in the break, along with tea, coffee and cordial. You are welcome to bring your own things. Please don't bring alcohol, as this is the venue rule. Bristol Contra is committed to not having the cost of a dance be a hindrance to anyone attending, and have a sliding pay scale. Suggested prices available on the door: Unwaged £6 Waged £10 Supporters Ticket £15. The new supporters ticket is a fair representation of what the event costs to run, and supports fair fees for the Band and Caller. It is entirely voluntary. So bring your smiles and your joy and come join us for amazing social dancing. Absolutely all welcome of any level of experience for great dancing to some amazing gender-free calling and brilliant music!""" links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/865675028962690/"] start = "2025-06-20T19:45:00+01:00" end = "2025-06-20T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Bristol" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Fiddlechicks"] callers = ["Louise Siddons"] price = "£6-£15" organisation = "Bristol Contra" source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp" links = ["http://www.kneesupcecilsharp.co.uk/programme.html"] start = "2025-06-20T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-06-20T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Dirty Big Canal Dance Band"] callers = ["Jane Bird"] price = "£5-£15" organisation = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp" source = "events/uk/kucs.yaml" [[events]] name = "Midzomer Fair" details = "Zoals we ieder jaar de Midwinter Fair organiseren met meerdere bands, waaronder ook altijd meerdere Balfolk bands en workshops, zullen we dit jaar ook een Midzomer Fair organiseren. Dit zal plaatsvinden op 21 en 22 juni. Meer informatie over bands zal nog volgen!" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/midzomer-fair/"] start_date = "2025-06-21" end_date = "2025-06-22" country = "Netherlands" city = "Alphen aan den Rijn" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "The Round Playford ball" links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"] start_date = "2025-06-21" end_date = "2025-06-21" country = "UK" city = "Cambridge" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "The Round" source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Practice" links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"] start = "2025-06-21T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-21T22:30:00+02:00" country = "Austria" city = "Innsbruck" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "free" organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck" source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-21-6-25-queens-gate-house/"] start = "2025-06-21T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-06-21T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£19-£25" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cam-French final celebration" links = ["https://www.camfrench.co.uk/"] start = "2025-06-22T14:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-06-22T22:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Cambridge" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Portmanteau"] organisation = "Cam-French" source = "events/uk/camfrench.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk & Dance at Schäfersee" details = """ Tanznachmittag mit Live-Musik So 22.06.2025 15-17 Uhr Bourrée Party Crackers Bourrée Party Crackers – Foto: Christina Glanz Ort: M5 am Franz-Neumann-Platz, Markstraße 5, 13409 Berlin Der Eintritt ist frei Eine Veranstaltung der NaturFreunde Berlin in Zusammenarbeit mit Spreefolk e.V.""" links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/2506-tanz-m5"] start = "2025-06-22T15:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-22T17:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Berlin" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Bourrée Party Crackers"] price = "free" organisation = "NaturFreunde Berlin" source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal De La Cabane Du Bout Du Monde" details = "Ball" links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://ultratagada.com/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2617"] start = "2025-06-22T16:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-22T21:00:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Ultra Tagada"] price = "€7-€12" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] 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" [[events]] name = "Lady of the Lake June Week" details = """ On the shores of Coeur d’Alene Lake, fifty miles from Spokane, WA, is a week long adventure full of dance, music, and song shared with a welcoming community from all over the West and beyond. There’s time to hike, canoe and just hang out on the beach or porches. A unique blend of contras and English country featuring three daily contra dance workshops, two daily English country dance workshops, two callers workshops (contras and English), three different band workshops (including English) and two different singing workshops. Plus evening dances that include contra and English dances run concurrently. Staff include three callers: Gaye Fifer, Lindsey Dono, and Luke Donforth and three bands: Dam Beavers (Ben Schreiber & Scotty Leach), Fiddle Hellions (Betsy Branch, George Penk, & Sue Songer) and Root System (Audrey Jaber, Anna Patton & Amy Englesberg). Wonderful food with four different choices (gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy free). Cedar cabins and nearby meadows for camping. And a sliding scale of fees starting at $750 with breakeven at $850. Transportation to and from the Spokane Airport to camp is available.""" links = ["http://www.ladyofthelake.org/june-week/", "https://cdss.org/event/lady-of-the-lake-music-and-dance-week/"] start = "2025-06-22T15:00:00-07:00" end = "2025-06-28T11:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "ID" city = "Harrison" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Dam Beavers", "Fiddle Hellions", "Root System"] callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Lindsey Dono", "Luke Donforth"] price = "$750-$1050" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monday Dancing: Advanced" details = """ 20:00 Workshop für Fortgeschrittene 21:00 Tanz für Alle""" links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/monstagstanzen-fortgeschrittene-5/"] start = "2025-06-23T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-23T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Freiburg i. Br" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "donation" organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V." source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cours De Danse Folk EléDanse" details = "Course" links = ["https://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1441999606398991/1505759736689644/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2688"] start = "2025-06-24T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-24T22:15:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Genval" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "EléDanse ASBL" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-06-24/"] start = "2025-06-24T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-24T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk at YMCA" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1335943224260784/1335943267594113"] start = "2025-06-25T18:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-25T20:00:00+02:00" country = "Czechia" city = "Brno" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Ton Simple" source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen" details = """ Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee! Entree: € 15,- (of € 10,- voor mensen die kortingstarief nodig hebben) Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten. 20:00 dans uitleg 21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets) 23:00 Sessie! (Tijden onder voorbehoud)""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-47/"] start = "2025-06-25T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-25T23:59:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Nijmegen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["EmBRUN"] price = "€10-€15" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Le Bal-en-Rouge" links = ["http://www.frenchdance.co.uk/dates.htm"] start = "2025-06-25T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-06-25T22:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Ockbrook" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "free" organisation = "Ockbrook French Music and Dancing" source = "events/uk/ockbrook.yaml" [[events]] name = "Practica Mechelen" details = "Ball" links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-mechelen/1157/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2550", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1120858039382966/1120858062716297/"] start = "2025-06-25T20:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-25T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Mechelen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "donation" organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Étoile at the Gipsy Queen" links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1093877625834952/"] start = "2025-06-25T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-06-25T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "free" organisation = "London Balfolk" source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "July Fourth" links = ["https://cds-boston-j4weekend.weebly.com/"] start_date = "2025-06-26" end_date = "2025-06-30" country = "USA" state = "MA" city = "Plymouth" styles = ["contra", "ecd", "irish-set"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Mary Wesley"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Socialles 343 — Bouwdoos" details = ''' Deze donderdag 26 juni is het socialles nr 343. Bouwdoos Heb je wel eens dat je folkmuziek hoort, en denkt: "Oh! Daar wil ik wel op dansen!" en je probeert een scottish en dan blijkt het nummer niet in 8 tellen maar in 10 tellen te zijn? We gaan proberen, door 1 of 2 zeer bekende dansen te ontleden in blokjes, een verzameling van danselementen te maken die we dan kunnen samenstellen in een geheel nieuwe dans die past bij de muziek, zowel qua telling maar ook qua sfeer. Henri danst (fanatiek) balfolk sinds 2012 en heeft in 2016 en 2017 al een aantal avonden voor beginners en begonners begeleid bij Balfolk Zuid-Holland. Deze keer heeft hij de stoute dansschoenen aangetrokken en gaat proberen een meer gevorderd concept te behandelen. Hij zal worden geassisteerd door Eline Boon. Programma 18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten 19.30: Start socialles 20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen 21.30: Einde Socialles Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen. Gezamenlijk eten Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee. Locatie Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Als de deur gesloten is, bel dan gewoon aan. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden. Prijs De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk.''' links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-343-rotterdam/"] start = "2025-06-26T18:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-26T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Rotterdam" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€6" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk-Abendkurs Sommersemester" details = """ Wann? — März bis Juni, donnerstags, 19:00 bis 20:30\r Wo? — 8., Lange Gasse 8/2\r \r Teilnahmebeitrag: 120€ / reduziert: 80€\r Schnuppertag und Anmeldeschluss: 6.3.\r Anmeldungen bitte per E-Mail an roman@folktanz.at.\r \r Foto: Ivan Pomé (https://ivanpome.com/) am Prague Balfolk Weekend 2025""" links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-abendkurs"] start = "2025-06-26T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-26T20:30:00+02:00" country = "Austria" city = "Vienna" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "Roman Zimmermann" source = "events/austria/plug_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Stämmoveckan" links = ["https://stammoveckan.se/"] start_date = "2025-06-27" end_date = "2025-07-06" country = "Sweden" city = "Rättvik" styles = ["scandi"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Stämmoveckan" source = "events/sweden/rattvik.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dañserlà" links = ["https://eveeno.com/danserla2025?lang=en"] start = "2025-06-27T16:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-30T16:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Erlangen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Kulturverein Erlangen" source = "events/germany/erlangen.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk" details = """ Datum en plek zijn zeker, maar de precieze tijden en zo komen later. Reserveer deze avond alvast in je agenda! Grove inschatting: 19u30 Dansinitiatie door Sietske van der Sluis 20u15 Bal met Wouter en de Draak 21u15 pauze 21u30 tweede set 22u15 einde bal""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-met-wouter-en-de-draak-in-sneek/"] start = "2025-06-27T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-27T22:15:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Sneek" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Wouter en de Draak"] organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bals et Roses" links = ["https://www.festivalbalsetroses.be/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1351353665707748/"] start = "2025-06-27T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-29T20:00:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Florenville" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Hartwin Dhoore Trio", "The Crew", "Oraj", "Solia", "Stoemp", "La Voivrelle", "La Vielha", "Topette", "Boulas Rio Quartet", "Emily & The Simons", "Noiranomis", "Threo", "Duo Niepold-Cutting"] price = "€50-€70" organisation = "Bals et Roses" source = "events/belgium/bals_et_roses.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-27-6-25-cecil-sharp-house/"] start = "2025-06-27T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-06-27T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£19-£25" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Summer Barn Dance" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1160047731753958/", "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/weedonbarndance/1392955/r/fbe"] start = "2025-06-27T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-06-27T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Weedon Bec" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true callers = ["Lisa Heywood"] price = "£12" organisation = "Northampton Ceilidhs" source = "events/uk/weedon_bec.yaml" [[events]] name = "DenneFeest" details = """ Een super tof balfolk feestje in het bos! De kaartverkoop is begonnen. Het workshop programma: Wil je tips en tricks leren hoe je in de koppeldansen scottish en mazurka goed kunt improviseren met draaien? Dan is deze workshop voor jou! Louise gaat je in 1,5 uur meenemen hoe je jouw koppeldansen nog leuker kunt maken. Om mee te doen verwachten we dat je de basis van de scottish en mazurka goed onder de knie hebt. https://hoessenbosch.stager.co/web/tickets""" links = ["https://www.hoessenbosch.nl/programma/~235_dennefeest/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dennefeest-6/", "https://www.plug.events/event/dennefeest95"] start = "2025-06-28T11:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-28T23:59:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Berghem" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Swinco", "e = m(T²)", "Duo De Schepper-Sanczuk", "Bamako Express", "Warmoes", "Vandiekomsa"] price = "€38.50-€58.50" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hebden Bridge Panards" links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"] start = "2025-06-28T13:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-06-28T17:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Hebden Bridge" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "£3-£7" organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards" source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk im Städtli" links = ["https://balsoleil.ch/balfolk-in-lichtensteig/"] start = "2025-06-28T17:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-28T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Switzerland" city = "Lichtensteig" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Edentia", "Matthieu"] price = "35 CHF" organisation = "BalSoleil" source = "events/switzerland/lichtensteig.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Stuttgart" details = "Balfolk Stuttgart im Alten Feuerwehrhaus Süd" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/585162471"] start = "2025-06-28T18:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-28T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Stuttgart" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Le Driadi", "Rokkende Vrouwen"] organisation = "Holger & Moritz & Vera" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contrabridge" details = """ Join us for our contra dance with Box of Frogs with calling from Louise Siddons. Two of the most exciting players on the Contra dance scene. With creative, colourful accordion player Ali Messer (Blue Mountain, Alterations, Fat Harry, Fiddle Chicks) and high energy fiddling from Linda Game (ECDB, Token Women) expect an evening of fabulous dance music. Box the gnat and swat the flea, but can you spot the frog? Louise Siddons was born in the UK but moved to the United States as a child, where she grew up surrounded by folk music and song. Now back in the UK permanently, she is known on both sides of the Atlantic as a contra, English country dance, and ceilidh caller. Louise believes that we should invest in the evolution and sustainability of folk traditions and their ongoing relevance to contemporary culture. As a caller and dance teacher, she strives to create a fun and welcoming atmosphere with her low-key and light-hearted stage presence. She received the 2016 Mary Judson/Brad Foster Award for English Dance Teachers from the Country Dance and Song Society (CDSS), and has been a committee member for the Friends of English Dance (UK) since 2018. In 2021, she received a diversity grant from the English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS) in support of her gender-free teaching and calling. In 2022, CDSS published her booklet on gender-free, positional calling, “Dancing the Whole Dance: Positional Calling for Contra.” This winter, she is starting Winchester's first-ever queer ceilidh series, WinQeilidh.""" links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2025-06/"] start = "2025-06-28T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-06-28T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Cambridge" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Box of Frogs"] callers = ["Louise Siddons"] price = "£7-£15" organisation = "Contrabridge" source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml" [[events]] name = "Exeter Ceilidh" links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/"] start = "2025-06-28T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-06-28T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Exeter" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Crowdy-Kit"] price = "£4-£15" organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs" source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml" [[events]] name = "AmWeek" links = ["https://amweek.camp/"] start_date = "2025-06-29" end_date = "2025-07-04" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Ben Lomond" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cumberland Dance Week" links = ["https://camp.cumberlanddanceweek.org/"] start_date = "2025-06-29" end_date = "2025-07-04" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Pleasantville" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Cosmic Otters"] callers = ["Wendy Graham", "Seth Tepfer"] price = "$675-$1075" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "MiniBal at Toitū" links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin"] start = "2025-06-29T14:00:00+12:00" end = "2025-06-29T15:30:00+12:00" country = "New Zealand" city = "Dunedin" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "free" organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin" source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass" links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"] start = "2025-06-29T14:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-06-29T16:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Maidstone" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = true social = false callers = ["John Sweeney"] price = "£7" organisation = "Contrafusion" source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml" [[events]] name = "Pinewoods English-Scottish-Contra" links = ["https://rscdsboston.org/pinewoods-esc.html"] start_date = "2025-06-30" end_date = "2025-07-04" country = "USA" state = "MA" city = "Plymouth" styles = ["contra", "ecd", "scd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Frost and Fire"] callers = ["Anna Rain", "Ben Sachs-Hamilton", "Kat Dutton"] price = "$345-$467" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monday Dancing: Beginners" details = """ 20:00 Workshop für Anfänger 21:00 Tanz für Alle""" links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/montagstanz-anfaenger-2/"] start = "2025-06-30T08:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-06-30T17:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Freiburg i. Br" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "donation" organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V." source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-07-01/"] start = "2025-07-01T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-07-01T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk-Tanzabend" links = ["https://www.balfolk-burghausen.de", "https://www.facebook.com/events/538236682628895/538236712628892/"] start = "2025-07-02T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-07-02T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Burghausen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "donation" organisation = "Balfolk Burghausen" source = "events/germany/burghausen.yaml" [[events]] name = "Pied à Terre" links = ["https://piedaterre.me.uk/events"] start = "2025-07-02T20:15:00+01:00" end = "2025-07-02T22:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Norwich" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Ben Hooke"] organisation = "Pied à Terre" source = "events/uk/pat_norwich.yaml" [[events]] name = "Roanoke Railroader" links = ["http://www.roanokerailroader.com/"] start_date = "2025-07-03" end_date = "2025-07-06" country = "USA" state = "VA" city = "Salem" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Toss the Possum", "The Latter Day Lizards", "Rushfest"] callers = ["Will Mentor", "Gaye Fifer"] price = "$95-$160" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Socialles 344 — Bretonse dansen (Tour, Rond de Loudéac)" details = """ Deze donderdag 3 juli is het socialles nr 344. Het onderwerp van de workshop is Bretonse dansen. Dit keer gaan we bezig met de Tour en de Rond de Loudéac. Deze workshop wordt gegeven door Leon. Programma 18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten 19.30: Start socialles 20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen 21.30: Einde Socialles Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen. Gezamenlijk eten Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee. Locatie Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Als de deur gesloten is, bel dan gewoon aan. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden. Prijs De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk.""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-344-rotterdam/"] start = "2025-07-03T18:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-07-03T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Rotterdam" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€6" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Gooikoorts" details = "Ball" links = ["http://www.gooikoorts.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2572", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2719", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2720"] start_date = "2025-07-04" end_date = "2025-07-06" country = "Belgium" city = "Gooik" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Embrun", "Warmoes"] organisation = "Gooikoorts Folkfestival" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "On Bouge Pop-Up" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/chris.shaw.969952/posts/pfbid02QXZ2QZ29dhGKgW8EjJeip7pbBuSHHq5be1t38CYuaX6gj8iAr8vJ5LrWSTcGNFR2l"] start_date = "2025-07-04" end_date = "2025-07-04" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Deux Sans Frontières", "Duo Mistral"] organisation = "On Bouge" source = "events/uk/on_bouge.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contra Dance + Potluck + 4th of July celebration" links = ["https://contradance.at/"] start = "2025-07-04T17:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-07-04T21:30:00+02:00" country = "Austria" city = "Graz" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Woodcut"] callers = ["Brian Roberts"] organisation = "Contra Dance in Graz" source = "events/austria/graz-contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Stegastomp" links = ["https://www.stegastomp.co.uk/"] start = "2025-07-04T18:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-07-06T16:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Harbury" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Contrasaurus"] organisation = "Contrasaurus" source = "events/uk/harbury.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dancing Fish" links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/event/july-4th-weekend-kingfisher/"] start = "2025-07-04T18:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-07-06T15:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "FL" city = "Melrose" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Kingfisher", "Crossover"] callers = ["Luke Donforth", "Bob Isaacs"] price = "$15-$30" organisation = "Dancing Fish" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Lancaster Contra" details = """ Behind the mic: TBC Musicians: TBC""" links = ["http://lancastercontra.org.uk/events/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/323906443504326/"] start = "2025-07-05T13:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-07-05T16:45:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Lancaster" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "£10-£15" organisation = "Lancaster Contra" source = "events/uk/lancaster.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-5-7-25-queens-gate-house/"] start = "2025-07-05T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-07-05T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£19-£25" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Tanztag: ungerade Tänze" details = "Salzstadel Tübingen" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/923210987"] start = "2025-07-06T14:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-07-06T18:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Tübingen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "Anja von Richthofen" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folk dance summer school @AKDT" details = "Course" links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/intensive-folk-dance-summer-school-akdt/1177/", "https://akdt.be/en/stages/2025/folk-dance/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2687", "https://www.facebook.com/events/9617711031601006"] start = "2025-07-06T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-07-13T13:00:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Grandvoir" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "€315" organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Gran Bal Trad (Vialfre)" links = ["https://www.granbaltrad.it/wp/?lang=en"] start_date = "2025-07-07" end_date = "2205-07-12" country = "Italy" city = "Vialfre" styles = ["balfolk", "irish-set", "italian", "ecd", "scandi"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Associazione Culturale GBT" source = "events/italy/vialfre.yaml" [[events]] name = "TasContra" links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"] start = "2025-07-07T19:15:00+10:00" end = "2025-07-07T21:30:00+10:00" country = "Australia" state = "TAS" city = "New Town" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"] price = "$7-$15" organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc" source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml" [[events]] name = "Social Country Dance Week" links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/social-country-dancing/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/619816870700560/"] start = "2025-07-07T16:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-07-11T10:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Halsway" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Ali, Jane & Meg"] callers = ["Mark Elvins"] price = "£255-£460" organisation = "Halsway Manor" source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dance on the Kanonenplatz" details = """ am Montag dem 1.7. wollen wir auf dem Kanonenplatz tanzen!Beginn ist idealerweise 19:30 Uhr, auf jeden Fall aber ab dem Eintreffen (und Loslegen) der ersten Musikis.Es ist offene Bühne: Wer spielen will, arrangiert sich und spielt. Die passende Straßenbahnhaltestelle ist Oberlinden.Bringt unbedingt eine gut gefüllte Trinkflasche mit!Und Schuhe, die kleine, spitze Steinchen und Staub vertragen.Und Instrumente, wenn ihr spielen wollt!""" links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/kanonenplatz/"] start = "2025-07-07T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-07-08T00:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Freiburg i. Br" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "free" organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V." source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-07-08/"] start = "2025-07-08T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-07-08T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Socialles 345 — grabbelles" details = """ Deze donderdag 10 juli is het socialles nr 345. Dit is een grabbelles: kies jij maar! Programma 18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten 19.30: Start socialles 20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen 21.30: Einde Socialles Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen. Gezamenlijk eten Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee. Locatie Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Als de deur gesloten is, bel dan gewoon aan. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden. Prijs De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk.""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-345-rotterdam/"] start = "2025-07-10T18:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-07-10T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Rotterdam" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€6" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-11-7-25-grand-junction-paddington/"] start = "2025-07-11T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-07-11T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£19-£25" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Irish set dance" details = "Irischer Tanznachmittag" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/947756650"] start = "2025-07-12T15:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-07-12T19:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Frickingen" styles = ["irish-set"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Sönke" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Season Closing with Open Stage" details = """ We sluiten het seizoen in Rotterdam af met de seizoenssluiting, mét open podium en sessie voor muzikanten. De band en het exacte programma wordt later nog bekend gemaakt. 15 minutes of fame Deze editie is er ook het open podium, dus pak jouw eigen 15 minutes of fame! Voor en na het optreden van de band deze avond is het podium voor andere muzikanten. Speel jouw (balfolk)muziek voor de dansers en andere muzikanten op de dansvloer. Dus, ben jij muzikant? Wil je graag jouw muziek aan anderen laten horen, wil je oefenen met spelen voor (dansend) publiek of wil je misschien wel eens samenspelen met een andere muzikant? Het kan allemaal! Aanmelden is handig, dan kan er een planning worden gemaakt. Dat kan door een mailtje te sturen naar balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com met jouw naam en welk muziekinstrument jij en je eventuele mede-muzikant(en)spelen. Sessie Liever niet op het open podium, maar wil je wel graag spelen? Dat kan ook gewoon tijdens de sessie achteraf, dus neem je (muzikanten)vrienden en muziekinstrumenten mee. Toegangsprijs Toegang tot de seizoenssluiting is 10 euro. Dat is alleen cash te betalen, aan de deur. Reserveren wordt gewaardeerd, dan weten wij hoe gezellig het wordt.""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/seizoenssluiting-2025-rotterdam/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/seizoenssluiting-zomer-2025-rotterdam/"] start = "2025-07-12T17:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-07-12T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Rotterdam" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€10" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bastille Bal" links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"] start = "2025-07-12T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-07-12T22:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Brighton" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Dansez Français" source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml" [[events]] name = "London Barndance" links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1631837837471114/"] start = "2025-07-12T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-07-12T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["WillPower"] callers = ["Louise Siddons"] price = "£5-£15" organisation = "London Barndance Company" source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml" [[events]] name = "Kurs: Balfolk" details = "VHS Metzingen" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/923211522"] start = "2025-07-13T14:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-07-13T17:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Metzingen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "Anja von Richthofen" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Miniscule" links = ["https://balfolkoxford.mmm.page/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1718619838973025/"] start = "2025-07-13T14:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-07-13T19:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Oxford" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "free" organisation = "Balfolk Oxford" source = "events/uk/oxford.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ashokan Northern Week" links = ["https://ashokancenter.org/product/northern-week-2025/"] start = "2025-07-13T13:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-07-19T14:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "NY" city = "Olivebridge" styles = ["contra", "scandi"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Lighthouse"] callers = ["Will Mentor", "Susan Kevra", "John Krumm"] price = "$585-$1035" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monstagstanzen im Stadtgarten" details = "Bis einschließlich 18. August tanzen wir jeden Montag ab 20 Uhr im Stadtgarten." links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/monstagstanzen-fortgeschrittene-10/"] start = "2025-07-14T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-07-14T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Freiburg i. Br" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V." source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-07-15/"] start = "2025-07-15T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-07-15T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-19-7-25-cecil-sharp-house/"] start = "2025-07-19T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-07-19T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£19-£25" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "American Dance & Music Week" links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/american-dance-music-week/"] start = "2025-07-19T15:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-07-26T10:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "MA" city = "Plymouth" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Stringrays", "Jet Bridge"] callers = ["Janine Smith", "Michael Karcher", "Lisa Greenleaf"] price = "$850-$1500" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folkbal" details = "Ball" links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://www.pasdlayau.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2685"] start_date = "2025-07-20" end_date = "2025-07-20" country = "Belgium" city = "Hollain" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Galyme"] organisation = "Pas d'La Yau" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Boombal Gentse Feesten" details = "Ball" links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/Ledriadimusic", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2715"] start_date = "2025-07-21" end_date = "2025-07-21" country = "Belgium" city = "Gent" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Le Driadi"] source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "TasContra" links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"] start = "2025-07-21T19:15:00+10:00" end = "2025-07-21T21:30:00+10:00" country = "Australia" state = "TAS" city = "New Town" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"] price = "$7-$15" organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc" source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-07-22/"] start = "2025-07-22T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-07-22T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Le Bal-en-Rouge" links = ["http://www.frenchdance.co.uk/dates.htm"] start = "2025-07-23T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-07-23T22:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Ockbrook" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "free" organisation = "Ockbrook French Music and Dancing" source = "events/uk/ockbrook.yaml" [[events]] name = "Korröfestivalen" links = ["https://www.korrofestivalen.se/"] start_date = "2025-07-24" end_date = "2025-07-27" country = "Sweden" city = "Korrö" styles = ["scandi"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Föreningen Korröfestivalen" source = "events/sweden/korro.yaml" [[events]] name = "Warwick Folk Festival" links = ["https://www.warwickfolkfestival.co.uk/"] start = "2025-07-24T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-07-27T23:55:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Warwick" styles = ["e-ceilidh", "contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "£147-£155" organisation = "Warwick Folk Festival" source = "events/uk/warwick.yaml" [[events]] name = "Southern Aire" links = ["https://joyboundliving.com/dawn-dance"] start_date = "2025-07-25" end_date = "2025-07-27" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Mountain City" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Terry Doyle", "Sue Gola", "Kenny Greer", "Amanda Setili", "Rob Setili", "Stephanie Marie", "Elijah Jaime", "Katie Zanders"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-25-7-25-cecil-sharp-house/"] start = "2025-07-25T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-07-25T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£19-£25" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal" details = "Ball" links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2618"] start_date = "2025-07-26" end_date = "2025-07-26" country = "Belgium" city = "Nivelles" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Balbelutte"] source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Harmony of Song & Dance" links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/harmony-of-song-dance-at-pinewoods/"] start_date = "2025-07-26" end_date = "2025-08-02" country = "USA" state = "MA" city = "Plymouth" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Countercurrent"] callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Adina Gordon"] price = "$850-$1500" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hebden Bridge Panards" links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"] start = "2025-07-26T13:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-07-26T17:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Hebden Bridge" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "£3-£7" organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards" source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml" [[events]] name = "MiniBal at Toitū" links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin"] start = "2025-07-27T14:00:00+12:00" end = "2025-07-27T15:30:00+12:00" country = "New Zealand" city = "Dunedin" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "free" organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin" source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-07-29/"] start = "2025-07-29T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-07-29T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sidmouth Folk Festival" links = ["https://sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk/"] start_date = "2025-08-01" end_date = "2025-08-08" country = "UK" city = "Sidmouth" styles = ["e-ceilidh", "contra", "ecd", "scd", "balfolk", "scandi", "irish-set", "ceili"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Alex Cumming & Audrey Jaber", "Box of Frogs", "Confluence", "Contrasaurus", "Paul Hutchinson & Matt Norman", "Oscina", "WillPower"] callers = ["Brian Stanton", "Carol Monaghan", "Kevin Monaghan", "Louise Siddons", "Rachel Shapiro-Wallace", "Rhodri Davies"] price = "£320-£495" organisation = "Sidmouth Folk Festival" source = "events/uk/sidmouth.yaml" [[events]] name = "Lark Camp" details = """ Music, Song & Dance Workshops in the beautiful Mendocino Woodlands of California Family Friendly • Dances, Jams & Sessions • Great Food • Camping Full Camp for 8 Days, or Half Camp for 4 Days; Learn music, song, and dance traditions from Ireland, British Isles, Greece, Eastern Europe, Sweden, Latin America, North America, Spain, France, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa""" links = ["https://www.larkcamp.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/lark-camp/"] start_date = "2025-08-01" end_date = "2025-08-09" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Fort Bragg" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Lark Traditional Arts" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contra Dance + Potluck" links = ["https://contradance.at/"] start = "2025-08-01T17:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-08-01T21:30:00+02:00" country = "Austria" city = "Graz" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Woodcut"] callers = ["Brian Roberts"] organisation = "Contra Dance in Graz" source = "events/austria/graz-contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-2-8-25-cecil-sharp-house/"] start = "2025-08-02T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-08-02T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£19-£25" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "TasContra" links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"] start = "2025-08-04T19:15:00+10:00" end = "2025-08-04T21:30:00+10:00" country = "Australia" state = "TAS" city = "New Town" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"] price = "$7-$15" organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc" source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-08-05/"] start = "2025-08-05T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-08-05T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk-Tanzabend" links = ["https://www.balfolk-burghausen.de", "https://www.facebook.com/events/538236682628895/538236705962226/"] start = "2025-08-06T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-08-06T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Burghausen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "donation" organisation = "Balfolk Burghausen" source = "events/germany/burghausen.yaml" [[events]] name = "Pied à Terre" links = ["https://piedaterre.me.uk/events"] start = "2025-08-06T20:15:00+01:00" end = "2025-08-06T22:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Norwich" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Michael Cade-Stewart"] organisation = "Pied à Terre" source = "events/uk/pat_norwich.yaml" [[events]] name = "Broadstairs Folk Week" links = ["https://broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk/"] start_date = "2025-08-08" end_date = "2025-08-15" country = "UK" city = "Broadstairs" styles = ["e-ceilidh", "contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "£176-£357" organisation = "Broadstairs Folk Week" source = "events/uk/broadstairs.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-8-8-25-cecil-sharp-house/"] start = "2025-08-08T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-08-08T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£19-£25" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Benenwerk" details = "Ball" links = ["http://www.benenwerk.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2672"] start_date = "2025-08-09" end_date = "2025-08-09" country = "Belgium" city = "Bruges" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Triple-X"] price = "free" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Family Week" links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/family-week-at-agassiz-village-2/"] start_date = "2025-08-11" end_date = "2025-08-17" country = "USA" state = "ME" city = "Poland" styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$850-$1500" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cascade of Music & Dance" links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/cascade-of-music-dance-at-louise/"] start = "2025-08-11T16:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-08-17T10:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "MD" city = "Cascade" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$750-$1400" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-08-12/"] start = "2025-08-12T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-08-12T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Focus" links = ["https://balfolk.cz/en/bal-focus/"] start_date = "2025-08-13" end_date = "2025-08-17" country = "Czechia" city = "Šumperk" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "2900-3700 CZK" organisation = "Balfolk.cz" source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml" [[events]] name = "FESTI'FOLK" links = ["https://openagenda.com/en/cofals/events/festifolk-6251195"] start = "2025-08-14T16:35:00+02:00" end = "2025-08-16T23:59:00+02:00" country = "France" city = "Lambesc" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Coriandre", "La Talvera", "Castanha e Vinovel", "Tchachao", "Folk You", "Bodegam bal", "Sors le mains d'tes poches"] price = "free" organisation = "COFALS" source = "events/france/lambesc_13410_france.yaml" [[events]] name = "Mentone" links = ["http://www.footmadbirmingham.org/mentone.html"] start_date = "2025-08-15" end_date = "2025-08-17" country = "USA" state = "AL" city = "Mentone" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Turnip the Beet", "The Yellow Dandies"] callers = ["Cis Hinkle", "Chet Gray"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Good Life Gallop" links = ["https://www.thegoodlifegallop.org/"] start = "2025-08-15T19:00:00-05:00" end = "2025-08-17T16:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "NE" city = "Omaha" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$30-$75" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balance the Bay" details = """ Hot dancing in the cool summer ocean breeze! Featuring The Latter Day Lizards and River Road, with gender-neutral calling by Will Mentor and Alex Deis-Lauby. Registration opens May 11. For more information, email balancethebay@gmail.com.""" links = ["https://bacds.org/camps/btb2025/", "https://cdss.org/event/balance-the-bay-san-francisco/"] start = "2025-08-15T19:00:00-07:00" end = "2025-08-17T18:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "San Francisco" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["River Road", "The Latter Day Lizards"] callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby", "Will Mentor"] organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Whitby Folk Week" links = ["https://www.whitbyfolk.co.uk/"] start = "2025-08-16T15:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-08-22T23:59:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Whitby" styles = ["e-ceilidh", "contra", "ecd", "irish-set"] workshop = true social = true price = "£280-£360" organisation = "Whitby Folk Week" source = "events/uk/whitby.yaml" [[events]] name = "Campers' Week" links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/campers-week-at-pinewoods/"] start = "2025-08-16T15:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-08-23T10:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "MA" city = "Plymouth" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$750-$1400" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Crewkerne" details = "French + Breton dance and live music" links = ["https://balcrew.wixsite.com/balcrewkerne"] start = "2025-08-17T18:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-08-17T21:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Crewkerne" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "£4" organisation = "Bal Crewkerne" source = "events/uk/crewkerne.yaml" [[events]] name = "TasContra" links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"] start = "2025-08-18T19:15:00+10:00" end = "2025-08-18T21:30:00+10:00" country = "Australia" state = "TAS" city = "New Town" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"] price = "$7-$15" organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc" source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml" [[events]] name = "Halsway Folk Dance Holiday" links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/halsway-folk-dance-holiday-2025/"] start = "2025-08-18T16:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-08-25T10:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Halsway" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Richard Jones & Chris Jewell"] callers = ["Ivan Aitken"] price = "£400-£640" organisation = "Halsway Manor" source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-08-19/"] start = "2025-08-19T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-08-19T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Boombalfestival" links = ["https://www.boombalfestival.be/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1201113417822360/"] start = "2025-08-20T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-08-25T00:00:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Lovendegem" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Topette"] organisation = "Boombal" source = "events/belgium/boombal.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sugar Hill Dance Weekend" links = ["http://bloomingtoncontra.org/sugar-hill/"] start_date = "2025-08-22" end_date = "2025-08-24" country = "USA" state = "IN" city = "Bloomington" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Shrewsbury Folk Festival" links = ["https://shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk/line-up/dance/"] start = "2025-08-22T14:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-08-25T18:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Shrewsbury" styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "e-ceilidh"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Demon Barbers", "Emily & The Simons", "Frog on a Bike", "GloryStrokes", "Hoik", "Lasair", "Naragonia Quartet", "National Youth Folk Ensemble", "Oysterband", "PolkaWorks", "Queer Folk", "Ross Grant & Hartwin Dhoore"] price = "£199.24-£246.85" organisation = "Shrewsbury Folk Festival" source = "events/uk/shrewsbury.yaml" [[events]] name = "Found Festival" links = ["https://www.foundfestival.uk/line-up/dance"] start = "2025-08-22T18:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-08-24T22:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Middle Claydon" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Out of Hand", "Tautas Roks", "Banter", "Kettlehawk"] price = "£195-£215" organisation = "Towersey Festival" source = "events/uk/towersey.yaml" [[events]] name = "TradMaD" links = ["http://minstrelrecords.com/tradmad/"] start_date = "2025-08-23" end_date = "2025-08-29" country = "USA" state = "MA" city = "Plymouth" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hebden Bridge Panards" links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"] start = "2025-08-23T13:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-08-23T17:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Hebden Bridge" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "£3-£7" organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards" source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-08-26/"] start = "2025-08-26T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-08-26T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Le Bal-en-Rouge" links = ["http://www.frenchdance.co.uk/dates.htm"] start = "2025-08-27T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-08-27T22:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Ockbrook" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "free" organisation = "Ockbrook French Music and Dancing" source = "events/uk/ockbrook.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dance Camp North" details = """ The Dam Beavers with caller Jeremy Korr Dance Camp North is the signature weekend event of the Contra Borealis Dancers. It takes place on Labor Day weekend each year. There is a dance in Fairbanks Friday evening followed by a dance weekend at the Lost Lake Boy Scout Camp about 60 minutes south of Fairbanks. Excellent food, cabins or tent accommodations and bathrooms provided, but you bring your own bedding, up to 110 people enjoy the rural settings with a dance hall, workshop rooms, swimming or boating on Lost Lake, and nice fall hiking with great views of the Tanana River basin. Aurora viewing is a definite possibility.""" links = ["https://contraborealis.org/dance-camp-north/", "https://cdss.org/event/dance-camp-north-2025/"] start_date = "2025-08-29" end_date = "2025-09-01" country = "USA" state = "AK" city = "Fairbanks" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Dam Beavers"] callers = ["Jeremy Korr"] organisation = "Contra Borealis Dancers" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Pinewoods Labor Day Weekend" links = ["https://facone.org/labor-day-weekend/labor-day-weekend.html"] start_date = "2025-08-29" end_date = "2025-09-02" country = "USA" state = "MA" city = "Plymouth" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Halsway Regency Assembley" links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/the-halsway-regency-assembly-2025/"] start = "2025-08-29T16:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-08-31T16:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Halsway" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Warleggan Village Band"] callers = ["Georgia Delve"] price = "£200-£330" organisation = "Halsway Manor" source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-29-8-25-cecil-sharp-house/"] start = "2025-08-29T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-08-29T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£19-£25" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dancing Fish" links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/event/labor-day-weekend-with-howe-company/"] start = "2025-08-29T18:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-08-31T15:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "FL" city = "Melrose" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Howe And Company"] price = "$15-$30" organisation = "Dancing Fish" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Northwest Passage" details = """ English Country Dance for experienced dancers, featuring two fabulous bands and callers, great workshop leaders, camper-led activities, and more! Callers: Brooke Friendly and Jenny Beer Bands: Roguery (Anita Anderson, Dave Bartley, Shira Kammen, Jim Oakden) Idlewild (Clara Byom, Jacob Chen, Mirinisa Stewart-Tengco)""" links = ["https://nwpdancecamp.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/northwest-passage-dance-camp/"] start = "2025-08-29T16:00:00-07:00" end = "2025-09-01T13:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "OR" city = "Rhododendron" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Idlewild", "Roguery"] callers = ["Brooke Friendly", "Jenny Beer"] organisation = "Northwest Passage Dance Camp (Portland Country Dance Community)" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Rocky Mountain Rendezvous" links = ["https://cfootmad.org/rendezvous"] start = "2025-08-29T18:00:00-06:00" end = "2025-09-01T13:30:00-06:00" country = "USA" state = "CO" city = "Boulder" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Stove Dragon", "Spintuition"] callers = ["Will Mentor", "Alex Deis-Lauby"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "MiniBal at Toitū" links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin"] start = "2025-08-31T14:00:00+12:00" end = "2025-08-31T15:30:00+12:00" country = "New Zealand" city = "Dunedin" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "free" organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin" source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml" [[events]] name = "VAN HIER Festival" details = ''' De tweede editie van het VAN HIER Festival in Westelbeers kent weer een dansvloer en meerdere balfolkoptredens. Dit kleinschalige evenement in de "achtertuin" van de Cultuurboerderij in Westelbeers heeft in totaal drie podia waarvan er één met enkel balfolk. Vier bands zullen daar gaan spelen: Kabál (BE/NL) Paracetamol (NL) Momiro (NL) (nnnb) Entree: €15 vroege vogels (t/m 15 maart) €20 voorverkoop €25 aan de kassa''' links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/van-hier-festival-2025/"] start = "2025-08-31T11:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-08-31T22:30:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Westelbeers" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Kabál", "Momiro", "Paracetamol"] price = "€15-€25" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "TasContra" links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"] start = "2025-09-01T19:15:00+10:00" end = "2025-09-01T21:30:00+10:00" country = "Australia" state = "TAS" city = "New Town" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"] price = "$7-$15" organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc" source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-09-02/"] start = "2025-09-02T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-09-02T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk-Tanzabend" links = ["https://www.balfolk-burghausen.de", "https://www.facebook.com/events/538236682628895/538236695962227/"] start = "2025-09-03T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-09-03T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Burghausen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "donation" organisation = "Balfolk Burghausen" source = "events/germany/burghausen.yaml" [[events]] name = "Pied à Terre" links = ["https://piedaterre.me.uk/events"] start = "2025-09-03T20:15:00+01:00" end = "2025-09-03T22:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Norwich" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Pied à Terre" source = "events/uk/pat_norwich.yaml" [[events]] name = "Simmelfolk" links = ["https://dckn.de/simmelfolk-festival/"] start = "2025-09-04T16:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-09-07T02:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Simmelsdorf" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€99-€150" organisation = "Das co-kreative Netzwerk" source = "events/germany/simmelfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bear Hug Contra Dance Weekend" details = """ Get ready to contra dance, sing, swim, canoe, and play music at the 2025 Bear Hug Mountain Festival weekend on the shores of Montana’s Flathead Lake! The bands, Countercurrent and Banna Damhsa, will be providing music to the calling of Michael Karcher and Emily Faulkner. Singles, couples, families, and all ages are welcome! Entertainment, meals, and lodging (shared cabins, or tent and RV camping) are included. Registration fees are on a sliding scale from $250-$305, all-inclusive for the weekend. We also offer a Student rate.""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/bear-hug-contra-dance-weekend/"] start_date = "2025-09-05" end_date = "2025-09-07" country = "USA" state = "MT" city = "Rollins" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Banna Damhsa", "Countercurrent"] callers = ["Emily Faulkner", "Michael Karcher"] price = "$250-$305" organisation = "Missoula Folklore Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bear Hug Dance Camp" links = ["https://www.missoulafolk.org/bearhug"] start_date = "2025-09-05" end_date = "2025-09-07" country = "USA" state = "MT" city = "Rollins" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Countercurrent", "Banna Damhsa"] callers = ["Michael Karcher", "Emily Faulkner"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "South Folk Festival" details = "Balfolk Freitag und Samstagabend" links = ["https://bordun.de/kurse/south-folk-festival/", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/924464593"] start_date = "2025-09-05" end_date = "2025-09-07" country = "Germany" city = "Balingen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Bordun e.V." source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contra Dance + Potluck" links = ["https://contradance.at/"] start = "2025-09-05T17:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-09-05T21:30:00+02:00" country = "Austria" city = "Graz" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Woodcut"] callers = ["Brian Roberts"] organisation = "Contra Dance in Graz" source = "events/austria/graz-contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-5-9-25-cecil-sharp-house/"] start = "2025-09-05T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-09-05T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£19-£25" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-6-9-25-queens-gate-house/"] start = "2025-09-06T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-09-06T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£19-£25" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "ContraStock" links = ["https://fsgw.org/contrastock"] start = "2025-09-07T13:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-09-07T22:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "MD" city = "Glen Echo" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-09-09/"] start = "2025-09-09T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-09-09T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Butterfly Twirl" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1279189076745356/"] start_date = "2025-09-12" end_date = "2025-09-14" country = "USA" state = "OH" city = "Chagrin Falls" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Hot Coffee Breakdown", "Playing with Fyre"] callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Darlene Underwood"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "32e Folk Festival Marsinne" links = ["https://www.folkfestivalmarsinne.be/en_GB", "https://www.facebook.com/events/459129973798620/"] start = "2025-09-12T18:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-09-14T23:45:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Marsinne" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Musiques et Traditions" source = "events/belgium/marsinne.yaml" [[events]] name = "Grand Bal" links = ["https://fienta.com/grand-bal-with-naragonia"] start = "2025-09-12T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-09-12T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Naragonia"] price = "£13-£18" organisation = "London Balfolk" source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Alcester Contra" links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1950151225396356/"] start = "2025-09-12T19:45:00+01:00" end = "2025-09-12T22:45:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Alcester" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Dave, Fran & Phil"] callers = ["Liam Binley"] price = "£4-£10" organisation = "Alcester Contra" source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-12-9-25-cecil-sharp-house/"] start = "2025-09-12T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-09-12T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£19-£25" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Le Vendredi Danse" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1035775671909454&set=pb.100064310937147.-2207520000"] start = "2025-09-13T14:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-09-13T16:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Holmfirth" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "£5" organisation = "Le Vendredi Danse" source = "events/uk/le_vendredi_danse.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk im Städtli" links = ["https://balsoleil.ch/balfolk-in-lichtensteig/"] start = "2025-09-13T17:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-09-13T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Switzerland" city = "Lichtensteig" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Verspielt"] price = "35 CHF" organisation = "BalSoleil" source = "events/switzerland/lichtensteig.yaml" [[events]] name = "d'Accord" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/149787688758876/posts/1813811482356480/"] start = "2025-09-13T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-09-13T22:45:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Exeter" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "£10" organisation = "d'Accord" source = "events/uk/daccord.yaml" [[events]] name = "London Barndance" links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html"] start = "2025-09-13T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-09-13T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["King Kontra String Band"] callers = ["Geoff Cubitt"] price = "£5-£15" organisation = "London Barndance Company" source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Miniscule" links = ["https://balfolkoxford.mmm.page/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/955050696437091/"] start = "2025-09-14T14:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-09-14T19:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Oxford" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "free" organisation = "Balfolk Oxford" source = "events/uk/oxford.yaml" [[events]] name = "TasContra" links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"] start = "2025-09-15T19:15:00+10:00" end = "2025-09-15T21:30:00+10:00" country = "Australia" state = "TAS" city = "New Town" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"] price = "$7-$15" organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc" source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-09-16/"] start = "2025-09-16T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-09-16T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal" details = "Ball" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/cabalfolk/posts/pfbid02D2wd2wGjpKQ4ivouoj9UWgeGVdmWjorePSGDBjo4MsbcaGiteuVrPauoA9oY9q4vl", "https://www.cabalfolk.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2740"] start_date = "2025-09-19" end_date = "2025-09-19" country = "Belgium" city = "Kortrijk" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Kabál", "Duo Gambetta-Sanczuk"] organisation = "CaBal" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Feet Retreat" links = ["https://www.feetretreat.com/feet-retreat-2025/"] start_date = "2025-09-19" end_date = "2025-09-21" country = "USA" state = "NC" city = "Ellerbe" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Supertrad", "River Road"] callers = ["Will Mentor", "Cis Hinkle", "Emily Rush", "Gaye Fifer"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Squirrel Moon Contra Dance weekend" links = ["http://www.squirrelmoon.org/"] start_date = "2025-09-19" end_date = "2025-09-21" country = "USA" state = "WI" city = "Dodgeville" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Lift Ticket"] callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Chehalis Dance Weekend" links = ["https://chehalisdancecamp.com/"] start_date = "2025-09-19" end_date = "2025-09-21" country = "Canada" state = "BC" city = "Vancouver" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Joyride", "The Free Raisins"] callers = ["Jeremy Korr", "Koren Wake"] price = "$300-$450" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Wasatch Wiggle" links = ["https://wasatchcontras.org/ww/"] start_date = "2025-09-19" end_date = "2025-09-21" country = "USA" state = "UT" city = "Salt Lake City" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Countercurrent"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "5ème Festival des Bals Combiers" links = ["https://www.lesbalscombiers.ch"] start = "2025-09-19T18:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-09-21T18:00:00+02:00" country = "Switzerland" city = "Lausanne" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Les Bals Combiers" source = "events/switzerland/lesbalscombiers.yaml" [[events]] name = "BAL Des 40 Ans De RZF" details = "Ball" links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2508"] start = "2025-09-20T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-09-21T00:00:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Alleur" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Balbuzar", "Tref"] organisation = "Rif Zans L'Fiesse" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Le P'tit Bal du Harby" details = "Ball" links = ["https://pasdlayau.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2465", "https://lolfolk.e-monsite.com/agenda/assemblees-generales/bal-folk-a-quevaucamps-belg.html"] start = "2025-09-20T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-09-20T23:59:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Quevaucamps" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Lol Folk"] price = "€10" organisation = "Pas d'La Yau" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "ruffCeilidh" links = ["https://ruffceilidhs.org/"] start = "2025-09-20T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-09-20T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Cardiff" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["3Sticks"] callers = ["Chris Jewell"] price = "£5-£12" organisation = "ruffCeilidhs" source = "events/uk/cardiff.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-20-9-25-queens-gate-house/"] start = "2025-09-20T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-09-20T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£19-£25" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Tanztag Tübingen (Salzstadel)" details = "Anja von Richthofen" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/1026324454"] start = "2025-09-21T14:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-09-21T18:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Tübingen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Balfolk-Orga-Kalender" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Social" details = """ Balfolk op zondag De Mezrab host iedere derde zondag van de maand het leukste Balfolkfeestje van Amsterdam. Bestel hier alvast een ticket en kom dansen op de livemuziek van ... en .... Ticket - Voorverkoop: 16 euro - Aan de deur: 18 euro Tickets >>> Programma 16:15 Deuren open16:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners 17:30 Bal met ... 18:00 Pauze 19:00 Bal met ...21:00 Sessie Bands \t... Beschrijving volgt \t... Beschrijving volgt Locatie Mezrab draagt Balfolk een warm hart toe en nodigt ons iedere maand uit te komen dansen. Je kunt in de Mezrab op andere dagen vooral terecht voor storytelling. Het café dient als inspiratiebron voor vele theaters, centra, musea en festivals om ook storytelling te programmeren. Mezrab programmeert meerdere keren per week regelmatig vertelavonden. Op de andere avonden wordt storytelling gecombineerd met andere kunstdisciplines (dans, beeldende kunst, poëzie, etc.) en een wereldmuziekprogramma. Er is plek voor zo'n 100 dansers. Adres: Mezrab Veemkade 576 1019 BL Amsterdam Fotocredit Balfolk Amsterdam""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-op-zondag-september-2025/"] start = "2025-09-21T16:15:00+02:00" end = "2025-09-21T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Amsterdam" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€16-€18" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Folk" details = "Emily and the Simons Ausdrucksstark und improvisatorisch, voller Leidenschaft, Zärtlichkeit und Verspieltheit. Das anglo-belgisches Balfolk-Trio spielt mit Konzertgitarre, Akkordeon und Geige nicht nur in einer für Bal Folk einmaligen Besetzung. Es ist vielmehr so, als hätten die Instrumente ein Eigenleben: Die verschiedenen Stimmen und Klangfarben umwerben und nähern sich vorsichtig, immer darauf achtend sich zu unterstützen und Raum zu geben. Und manchmal treffen sie sich zu einer großen Party. Ihr Stil ist ausdrucksstark und improvisatorisch, voller Leidenschaft, Zartheit und Verspieltheit. Oft geben Emilys Kompositionen die Themen vor, inspiriert von Begegnungen des Lebens und der Energie des Tanzbodens. Daraus ergibt sich ein weitreichendes Repertoire – von exquisiten, sinnlichen Mazurkas bis hin zu fröhlichen, treibenden Bourrées. Emily Bowden: Geige Simon Dumpleton: chromatisches Akkordeon Simon Laffineur: Konzertgitarre Zum Nachhören: https://emilyandthesimons.bandcamp.com/album/firelight Webseite: http://emilyandthesimons.com" links = ["https://folkclub-marburg.de"] start = "2025-09-21T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-09-21T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Marburg" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Emily & The Simons"] organisation = "Folkclub Marburg" source = "events/germany/marburg.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-09-23/"] start = "2025-09-23T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-09-23T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal" links = ["https://www.folktanz-halle.de/tanzhal/termine.html"] start = "2025-09-24T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-09-24T22:30:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Halle" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Emily & The Simons"] organisation = "Folktanz Halle" source = "events/germany/halle.yaml" [[events]] name = "Le Bal-en-Rouge" links = ["http://www.frenchdance.co.uk/dates.htm"] start = "2025-09-24T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-09-24T22:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Ockbrook" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "free" organisation = "Ockbrook French Music and Dancing" source = "events/uk/ockbrook.yaml" [[events]] name = "Adirondack Dance Weekend" details = "A weekend of Contra, English Country and Balfolk dancing, tucked into the Adirondack Mountains on the shores of Lake George. Featuring Will Mentor, River Road, Gaye Fifer and more to be announced. Dance, sing, jam, hike, swim, kayak and more." links = ["https://www.danceflurry.org/adirondack-dance-weekend/", "https://cdss.org/event/adirondack-dance-weekend/"] start_date = "2025-09-26" end_date = "2025-09-28" country = "USA" state = "NY" city = "Silver Bay" styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["River Road", "Lighthouse", "Eloise & Co."] callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Will Mentor"] organisation = "DanceFlurry" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cascade Contras Dance Camp" links = ["https://eugenefolklore.org/cascade-contras-on-the-river/"] start_date = "2025-09-26" end_date = "2025-09-28" country = "USA" state = "OR" city = "Springfield" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Anadama", "Countercurrent"] callers = ["Isaac Banner", "Adina Gordon"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Infinitumbal" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2357412704635133/"] start = "2025-09-26T12:00:00+03:00" end = "2025-09-28T00:00:00+03:00" country = "Lithuania" city = "Vilnius" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Šok, mėgaukis ir dalinkis" source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml" [[events]] name = "Halsway Harvest Weekend" links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/halsway-harvest-weekend-2/"] start = "2025-09-26T16:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-09-28T16:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Halsway" styles = ["e-ceilidh", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Dampier's Round"] callers = ["Frances Oates", "Barrie Bullimore", "Laura Hodges"] organisation = "Halsway Harvest" source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ceilidh Club" links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-26-9-25-cecil-sharp-house/"] start = "2025-09-26T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-09-26T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["s-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true price = "£19-£25" organisation = "London Ceilidh Club" source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml" [[events]] name = "Kurs: Tänze aus Frankreich" details = "Deula Kirchheim" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/923211545"] start_date = "2025-09-27" end_date = "2025-09-28" country = "Germany" city = "Kirchheim" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false organisation = "Anja von Richthofen" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Unique" details = "1 day balfolk festival in Switzerland." links = ["https://balunique.ch/"] start = "2025-09-27T10:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-09-28T03:00:00+02:00" country = "Switzerland" city = "Vevey" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["No&Mi", "Snaarmaarwaar", "Le Mange Bal"] price = "28-65 CHF" organisation = "Les Grands bals de Lausanne" source = "events/switzerland/vevey.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hebden Bridge Panards" links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"] start = "2025-09-27T13:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-09-27T17:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Hebden Bridge" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "£3-£7" organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards" source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk" details = "LAG Tanz BW" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/923211553"] start = "2025-09-27T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-09-27T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Kirchheim" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Ballkanesen"] organisation = "Anja von Richthofen" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Leeds Contra" links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/specialevents.html"] start = "2025-09-27T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-09-27T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Leeds" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Contrary Faeries"] callers = ["Charlie Turner"] price = "£12" organisation = "Leeds Contra" source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contrabridge" details = """ Join us for our contra dance with Bearded Dragons with calling from Sarah Trop. From fire and darkness rise the mighty Bearded Dragons. Blending traditional and electronic styles, they are pioneers of Techno Contra, Techno Playford, and Electro Folk in general, at the very cutting edge of folk dance music. They are fiddle playing behemoth Benjamin Rowe (also found rampaging in Contrasaurus); and bellows, keys and synths monster Vic Smith (known also in Double Dichotomy and Ceilidh Experiment). Using both traditional instruments and sounds, with live hardware synthesisers, Bearded Dragons weave a musical experience that is entirely unique. Sarah Trop is a lifelong contra dancer and energetic caller based in San Francisco. She is a strong proponent of a safe and inclusive dance floor, and her steady calling will guide everyone through her varied programs with ease.""" links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2025-09/"] start = "2025-09-27T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-09-27T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Cambridge" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Bearded Dragons"] callers = ["Sarah Trop"] price = "£7-£15" organisation = "Contrabridge" source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sytchampton Saturday dance" links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/p/dance-diary-experiment.html"] start = "2025-09-27T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-09-27T22:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Sytchampton" styles = ["ecd", "contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["The Falconers"] callers = ["Rhodri Davies"] price = "£8" organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club" source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansez Français" links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"] start = "2025-09-27T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-09-27T22:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Brighton" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Sunset in Provence"] price = "£10" organisation = "Dansez Français" source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml" [[events]] name = "MiniBal at Toitū" links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin"] start = "2025-09-28T14:00:00+13:00" end = "2025-09-28T15:30:00+13:00" country = "New Zealand" city = "Dunedin" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "free" organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin" source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml" [[events]] name = "Tanztag balfolk in Lautenbach" details = "Ultra Tagada, La bonne suope" links = ["https://danseinfo.ch/agenda/7800/balfolk-am-bodensee?jour=28-09-2025", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/859391792"] start = "2025-09-28T11:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-09-28T21:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Großschönach" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["La Bonne Soupe", "Ultra Tagada"] organisation = "Sönke" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-09-30/"] start = "2025-09-30T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-09-30T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk-Tanzabend" links = ["https://www.balfolk-burghausen.de", "https://www.facebook.com/events/538236682628895/538236692628894/"] start = "2025-10-01T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-10-01T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Burghausen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "donation" organisation = "Balfolk Burghausen" source = "events/germany/burghausen.yaml" [[events]] name = "Pied à Terre" links = ["https://piedaterre.me.uk/events"] start = "2025-10-01T20:15:00+01:00" end = "2025-10-01T22:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Norwich" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Kerry Fletcher"] organisation = "Pied à Terre" source = "events/uk/pat_norwich.yaml" [[events]] name = "Moondance Dance Weekend" links = ["https://moondancesc.weebly.com/"] start_date = "2025-10-03" end_date = "2025-10-05" country = "USA" state = "SC" city = "Pickens" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Lagomorph Quartet", "Good & Plenty"] callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Diane Silver"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Lady of the Lake Fall Camp" links = ["http://www.ladyofthelake.org/fallwend/"] start_date = "2025-10-03" end_date = "2025-10-05" country = "USA" state = "ID" city = "Harrison" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Stringrays", "Dog Paw"] callers = ["Susan Petrick", "William Watson"] price = "$235-$395" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contra Dance + Potluck" links = ["https://contradance.at/"] start = "2025-10-03T17:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-10-03T21:30:00+02:00" country = "Austria" city = "Graz" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Woodcut"] callers = ["Brian Roberts"] organisation = "Contra Dance in Graz" source = "events/austria/graz-contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dancing Fish" links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/event/alexandra-deis-lauby-and-free-raisins/"] start = "2025-10-03T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-10-04T21:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "FL" city = "Melrose" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["The Free Raisins"] callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby"] price = "$15-$30" organisation = "Dancing Fish" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "TasContra" links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"] start = "2025-10-06T19:15:00+11:00" end = "2025-10-06T21:30:00+11:00" country = "Australia" state = "TAS" city = "New Town" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"] price = "$7-$15" organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc" source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml" [[events]] name = "Autumn Contra Dance Week" links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/autumn-contra-dance-week-2025/"] start = "2025-10-06T16:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-10-10T10:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Halsway" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Box of Frogs"] callers = ["Cis Hinkle"] price = "£255-£460" organisation = "Halsway Manor" source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-10-07/"] start = "2025-10-07T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-10-07T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "John C Campbell Fall Dance Weekend" links = ["https://folkschool.configio.com/pd/3332/fall-dance-weekend-long-weekend"] start_date = "2025-10-09" end_date = "2025-10-12" country = "USA" state = "NC" city = "Brasstown" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Supertrad"] callers = ["Wendy Graham", "Carol Sersland"] price = "$235" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Harvest Moon" links = ["https://www.sbcds.org/hm/"] start_date = "2025-10-10" end_date = "2025-10-12" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Santa Barbara" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Gaslight Tinkers", "Topspin"] callers = ["Rick Mohr", "Anna Rain"] price = "$95-$195" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Mountain Madness" links = ["https://historicjonesboroughdancesociety.net"] start_date = "2025-10-10" end_date = "2025-10-12" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Jonesborough" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "NAIF Balfolk Festival" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1358828715118214/", "https://www.neapolisbalfolk.it/"] start = "2025-10-10T16:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-10-12T19:30:00+02:00" country = "Italy" city = "Sorrento" styles = ["balfolk", "italian"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk" source = "events/italy/naples.yaml" [[events]] name = "Alcester Contra" links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras", "https://www.facebook.com/events/553957054174543/"] start = "2025-10-10T19:45:00+01:00" end = "2025-10-10T22:45:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Alcester" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Vertical Expression"] callers = ["Cis Hinkle"] price = "£4-£10" organisation = "Alcester Contra" source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Le Vendredi Danse" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1035775671909454&set=pb.100064310937147.-2207520000"] start = "2025-10-11T14:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-10-11T16:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Holmfirth" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "£5" organisation = "Le Vendredi Danse" source = "events/uk/le_vendredi_danse.yaml" [[events]] name = "Workshop Swedish und Bal Folk in der TanzEtage" details = "20:30 Bal mit YanYana und Sigmar Gothe,Lucas und Elke Workshop 16:00-20:00 Swedish mit Sture Göranson, Susanne und Sigmar Gothe" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/912322855"] start = "2025-10-11T16:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-10-11T23:30:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Gomaringen" styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Sigmar Gothe", "YanYana"] organisation = "Silvia Fuchs" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Folk RZF" details = "Ball" links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2509"] start = "2025-10-11T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-10-12T00:30:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Alleur" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Manäcken", "Fublène"] organisation = "Rif Zans L'Fiesse" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "d'Accord" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/149787688758876/posts/1813811482356480/"] start = "2025-10-11T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-10-11T22:45:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Exeter" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "£10" organisation = "d'Accord" source = "events/uk/daccord.yaml" [[events]] name = "London Barndance" links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html"] start = "2025-10-11T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-10-11T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Linda Game Band"] callers = ["Cis Hinkle"] price = "£5-£15" organisation = "London Barndance Company" source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml" [[events]] name = "Weedon Balfolk" links = ["https://www.weedonbalfolk.co.uk/"] start_date = "2025-10-12" end_date = "2025-10-12" country = "UK" city = "Weedon Bec" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "£5" organisation = "Weedon Balfolk" source = "events/uk/badby_bals.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal De La Cabane Du Bout Du Monde" details = "Ball" links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/viorelband/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2619"] start = "2025-10-12T16:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-10-12T21:00:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Viorel"] price = "€7-€12" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-10-14/"] start = "2025-10-14T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-10-14T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Columbus English Country Dance Weekend" details = "English country dance weekend in Columbus, Ohio with music by Jacqueline Schwab, Mary Lea, Earl Gaddis, and Dan Beerbohm and calling by Beverly Francis and Dan Blim. (More details coming.)" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/columbus-english-country-dance-weekend/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/507713561953486/"] start_date = "2025-10-17" end_date = "2025-10-19" country = "USA" state = "OH" city = "Colombus" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true callers = ["Beverly Francis", "Dan Blim"] organisation = "English Country Dancers of Columbus" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Pittsburgh Fall Dance Weekend" details = """ Mark your calendars now to join us once again in the heart of Pittsburgh for our annual Fall Dance Weekend, happening Oct 17–19, 2025 at the Wightman School community building in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood! Dance all weekend long to music by The Dam Beavers (Ben Schreiber, Scotty Leach, Ness Smith-Savedoff) Topspin (Anna Patton, Owen Morrison, Emily Troll, Stefan Amidon) with calling by Gaye Fifer and Will Mentor Watch this space for more details as they become known. Registration is expected to open by summer. $120 early admission, $75 for dancers under 25. After September 30 or at the door: add $20; $75 for financial need.""" links = ["https://pittsburghcontra.org/fdw/", "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-fall-dance-weekend/"] start = "2025-10-17T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2025-10-19T15:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "PA" city = "Pittsburgh" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Dam Beavers", "Topspin"] callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Will Mentor"] price = "$75-$140" organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Tanzhaus Tübingen" details = "Balkan-Balfolk mit den Ballkanesen (Anja von Richthofen)" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/1026321271"] start = "2025-10-18T19:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-10-18T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Tübingen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Ballkanesen"] organisation = "Balfolk-Orga-Kalender" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contrabridge" details = """ Join us for our contra dance with Trip Hazard with calling from Jack Kanutin. [Trip Hazard](https://triphazardfolk.com/?utm_campaign=contrabridge23&utm_source=contrabridge-site) are Colm (misc hitty things), James (misc squeezy things), Robin (misc blowy things) and Caro (misc things) — a new and exciting bunch of experienced dance musicians with altogether too many instruments. They play tunes, but only the good ones. Jack has grown up dancing at folk festivals and started calling whilst at Bristol University. With over five years of calling ceilidh and contra dances under his belt, he brings energy, clarity, and a deep love for traditional dance to every event.""" links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2025-10/"] start = "2025-10-18T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-10-18T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Cambridge" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Trip Hazard"] callers = ["Jack Kanutin"] price = "£7-£15" organisation = "Contrabridge" source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml" [[events]] name = "ruffContra" links = ["https://ruffceilidhs.org/"] start = "2025-10-18T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-10-18T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Cardiff" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["WillPower"] callers = ["Mic Spenceley"] price = "£5-£12" organisation = "ruffCeilidhs" source = "events/uk/cardiff.yaml" [[events]] name = "Harrogate Contra" links = ["http://harrogatecontra.org.uk/events.html"] start = "2025-10-18T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-10-18T22:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Harrogate" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Linda & Philip"] callers = ["Louise Siddons"] price = "£6-£10" organisation = "Harrogate Contra" source = "events/uk/harrogate_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "MiniBal at Toitū" links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin"] start = "2025-10-19T14:00:00+13:00" end = "2025-10-19T15:30:00+13:00" country = "New Zealand" city = "Dunedin" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "free" organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin" source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml" [[events]] name = "Tanztag in Lautenbach" details = "Naragonia und Duo L'Hetre hereux" links = ["https://danseinfo.ch/agenda/7801/balfolk-am-bodensee?jour=19-10-2025", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/859394453"] start = "2025-10-19T11:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-10-19T21:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Großschönach" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Naragonia", "Duo l'Hêtre Heureux"] organisation = "Sönke" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Social" details = """ Balfolk op zondag De Mezrab host iedere derde zondag van de maand het leukste Balfolkfeestje van Amsterdam. Bestel hier alvast een ticket en kom dansen op de livemuziek van ... en .... Ticket - Voorverkoop: 16 euro - Aan de deur: 18 euro Tickets >>> Programma 16:15 Deuren open16:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners 17:30 Bal met ... 18:00 Pauze 19:00 Bal met ...21:00 Sessie Bands \t... Beschrijving volgt \t... Beschrijving volgt Locatie Mezrab draagt Balfolk een warm hart toe en nodigt ons iedere maand uit te komen dansen. Je kunt in de Mezrab op andere dagen vooral terecht voor storytelling. Het café dient als inspiratiebron voor vele theaters, centra, musea en festivals om ook storytelling te programmeren. Mezrab programmeert meerdere keren per week regelmatig vertelavonden. Op de andere avonden wordt storytelling gecombineerd met andere kunstdisciplines (dans, beeldende kunst, poëzie, etc.) en een wereldmuziekprogramma. Er is plek voor zo'n 100 dansers. Adres: Mezrab Veemkade 576 1019 BL Amsterdam Fotocredit Balfolk Amsterdam""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-op-zondag-oktober-2025/"] start = "2025-10-19T16:15:00+02:00" end = "2025-10-19T22:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Amsterdam" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€16-€18" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Crewkerne" details = "French + Breton dance and live music" links = ["https://balcrew.wixsite.com/balcrewkerne"] start = "2025-10-19T18:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-10-19T21:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Crewkerne" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "£4" organisation = "Bal Crewkerne" source = "events/uk/crewkerne.yaml" [[events]] name = "TasContra" links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"] start = "2025-10-20T19:15:00+11:00" end = "2025-10-20T21:30:00+11:00" country = "Australia" state = "TAS" city = "New Town" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"] price = "$7-$15" organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc" source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-10-21/"] start = "2025-10-21T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2025-10-21T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Le Bal-en-Rouge" links = ["http://www.frenchdance.co.uk/dates.htm"] start = "2025-10-22T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-10-22T22:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Ockbrook" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "free" organisation = "Ockbrook French Music and Dancing" source = "events/uk/ockbrook.yaml" [[events]] name = "CaDansa" links = ["https://www.cadansa.nl/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/cadansa-balfolkfestival-2025/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1548949209828868/"] start = "2025-10-23T18:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-10-26T19:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Steenwijk" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "CaDansa" source = "events/netherlands/cadansa.yaml" [[events]] name = "Music City Masquerade" links = ["http://nashvillecountrydancers.org/music-city-masquerade/"] start_date = "2025-10-24" end_date = "2025-10-26" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Nashville" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Engine Room"] callers = ["Darlene Underwood"] price = "$65-$165" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contra NYC" links = ["https://www.contradance.nyc/"] start = "2025-10-24T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2025-10-26T17:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "NY" city = "New York" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Red Case Band", "Kingfisher", "Some Assembly Required"] callers = ["Will Mentor"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hebden Bridge Panards" links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"] start = "2025-10-25T13:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-10-25T17:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Hebden Bridge" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "£3-£7" organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards" source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml" [[events]] name = "BalFolk Rechberghausen" details = "mit L‘Equipe, Workshop 16-18 Uhr" links = ["https://gmuendfolk.de/termine.html", "https://www.balhaus.de/251025_BalFolk_Rechberghausen.pdf", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/841368028"] start = "2025-10-25T16:00:00+02:00" end = "2025-10-26T00:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Göppingen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["L'Équipe"] organisation = "Marilou und Johann" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Peterbough Fall Ball" links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/%E2%98%BC-%E2%98%BC-%E2%98%BC-peterborough-fall-ball-saturday-october-25-2025/"] start = "2025-10-25T12:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-10-25T23:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "NH" city = "Peterborough" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansez Français" links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"] start = "2025-10-25T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-10-25T22:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Brighton" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Peut Qu'Manquer"] price = "£10" organisation = "Dansez Français" source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Folk" details = "Sehr besonders. https://gabrielchiapello.fr/en/duo-nello1" links = ["https://folkclub-marburg.de"] start = "2025-10-26T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-10-26T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Marburg" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Duo Nello"] organisation = "Folkclub Marburg" source = "events/germany/marburg.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-10-28/"] start = "2025-10-28T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-10-28T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Foggy Moon Dance Weekend" links = ["http://montereycontradance.org/foggy-moon.html"] start_date = "2025-10-31" end_date = "2025-11-02" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monterey" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Countercurrent", "Stringrays"] callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby", "Lisa Greenleaf"] organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contra Dance + Potluck + Halloween celebration" links = ["https://contradance.at/"] start = "2025-10-31T17:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-10-31T21:30:00+01:00" country = "Austria" city = "Graz" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Woodcut"] callers = ["Brian Roberts"] organisation = "Contra Dance in Graz" source = "events/austria/graz-contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hey Fever" links = ["http://www.ottawacontra.ca/heyFever/"] start = "2025-10-31T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-11-02T15:00:00-05:00" country = "Canada" state = "Ontario" city = "Ottawa" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Good Company", "River Road"] callers = ["Mary Wesley", "Will Mentor"] organisation = "Ottawa Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "On Bouge Pop-Up" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/chris.shaw.969952/posts/pfbid02QXZ2QZ29dhGKgW8EjJeip7pbBuSHHq5be1t38CYuaX6gj8iAr8vJ5LrWSTcGNFR2l"] start_date = "2025-11-01" end_date = "2025-11-01" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Duo Mistral"] organisation = "On Bouge" source = "events/uk/on_bouge.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hands Across Contra" details = "Lesson at 7; Dance at 7:30. Sliding admission $5 to $15." links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/hands-across-contra-10/"] start = "2025-10-31T19:00:00-06:00" end = "2025-10-31T22:30:00-06:00" country = "USA" state = "CO" city = "Boulder" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$15" organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance" source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml" [[events]] name = "Lancaster Contra" details = """ Behind the mic: Rhodri Davies Musicians: Ben Farmer, Chris Dixon, and Arthur Capelier-Mourguy""" links = ["http://lancastercontra.org.uk/events/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3356256961340365/"] start = "2025-11-01T13:30:00+00:00" end = "2025-11-01T16:45:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Lancaster" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Ben Farmer, Chris Dixon & Arthur Capelier-Mourguy"] callers = ["Rhodri Davies"] price = "£10-£15" organisation = "Lancaster Contra" source = "events/uk/lancaster.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Folk RZF" details = "Ball" links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2510"] start = "2025-11-01T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-11-02T00:00:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Alleur" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Eä", "Duo Pilartz-Gielen"] organisation = "Rif Zans L'Fiesse" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Leeds Contra" links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/specialevents.html"] start = "2025-11-01T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2025-11-01T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Leeds" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Box of Frogs"] callers = ["Louise Siddons"] price = "£12" organisation = "Leeds Contra" source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "TasContra" links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"] start = "2025-11-03T19:15:00+11:00" end = "2025-11-03T21:30:00+11:00" country = "Australia" state = "TAS" city = "New Town" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"] price = "$7-$15" organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc" source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-11-04/"] start = "2025-11-04T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-11-04T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk-Tanzabend" links = ["https://www.balfolk-burghausen.de", "https://www.facebook.com/events/538236682628895/538236685962228/"] start = "2025-11-05T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-11-05T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Burghausen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "donation" organisation = "Balfolk Burghausen" source = "events/germany/burghausen.yaml" [[events]] name = "Pied à Terre" links = ["https://piedaterre.me.uk/events"] start = "2025-11-05T20:15:00+01:00" end = "2025-11-05T22:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Norwich" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Gallica"] organisation = "Pied à Terre" source = "events/uk/pat_norwich.yaml" [[events]] name = "Head for the Hills" details = "A getaway weekend of dance, music and song at Camp Harlam near Kresgeville, PA in the Poconos, with many of your favorite musicians, callers, and workshop leaders. Sponsored by Princeton Country Dancers." links = ["http://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/about-hfth", "https://cdss.org/event/head-for-the-hills/"] start_date = "2025-11-07" end_date = "2025-11-09" country = "USA" state = "PA" city = "Kunkletown" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$140-$240" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Skint" links = ["https://www.skintdance.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1119730636555625/"] start = "2025-11-07T17:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-11-09T17:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Ashover" styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"] workshop = true social = true price = "£23-£53" organisation = "Skint" source = "events/uk/skint.yaml" [[events]] name = "11e Nuit Trad'Actuelle" links = ["https://folkafon.com/nos-evenements/11e-nuit-tradactuelle-carte-blanche-tiennet-simonnin", "https://www.facebook.com/events/8778999902217391/"] start = "2025-11-07T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-11-09T17:30:00+01:00" country = "France" city = "Troyes" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Folkafon" source = "events/france/troyes.yaml" [[events]] name = "Alcester Contra" links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras", "https://www.facebook.com/events/972124688266966/"] start = "2025-11-07T19:45:00+00:00" end = "2025-11-07T22:45:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Alcester" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Box of Frogs"] callers = ["Geoff Cubitt"] price = "£4-£10" organisation = "Alcester Contra" source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dance in the Desert" details = "A weekend of contra dancing with lots of jamming, featuring music by The Faux Paws and The Free Raisins. Callers are Koren Wake and Steve Zakon-Anderson." links = ["https://tucsoncontradancers.org/tucson-contra-dancers/dance-in-the-desert-2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/dance-in-the-desert/"] start = "2025-11-07T15:00:00-07:00" end = "2025-11-09T15:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "AZ" city = "Oracle" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Faux Paws", "The Free Raisins"] callers = ["Koren Wake", "Steve Zakon-Anderson"] organisation = "Tucson Friends of Traditional Music%2C Inc." source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Le Vendredi Danse" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1035775671909454&set=pb.100064310937147.-2207520000"] start = "2025-11-08T14:30:00+00:00" end = "2025-11-08T16:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Holmfirth" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "£5" organisation = "Le Vendredi Danse" source = "events/uk/le_vendredi_danse.yaml" [[events]] name = "Nottingham Mixed Dance" links = ["https://www.nfdg.org.uk/club_dances.php"] start = "2025-11-08T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2025-11-08T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Nottingham" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Chris & Julie Dewhurst"] callers = ["Neil Stuart"] organisation = "Nottingham Folk Dance Group" source = "events/uk/nfdg.yaml" [[events]] name = "d'Accord" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/149787688758876/posts/1813811482356480/"] start = "2025-11-08T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2025-11-08T22:45:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Exeter" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "£10" organisation = "d'Accord" source = "events/uk/daccord.yaml" [[events]] name = "London Barndance" links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html"] start = "2025-11-08T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-11-08T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Fiddlechicks"] callers = ["Lynne Render"] price = "£5-£15" organisation = "London Barndance Company" source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Miniscule" links = ["https://balfolkoxford.mmm.page/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2794042134106337/"] start = "2025-11-09T14:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-11-09T19:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Oxford" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "free" organisation = "Balfolk Oxford" source = "events/uk/oxford.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-11-11/"] start = "2025-11-11T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-11-11T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina" details = "Deze maand speelt een internationaal duo in ons café: Diaton bestaat uit Simon Gielen en Johannes Uhlmann. Beiden meesters op de diatonische accordeon." links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-wilhelmina-diaton-b-de/"] start = "2025-11-12T20:15:00+01:00" end = "2025-11-12T23:30:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Eindhoven" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["DiaTon"] price = "€10" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "CaBal" details = "Ball" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/cabalfolk/posts/pfbid02D2wd2wGjpKQ4ivouoj9UWgeGVdmWjorePSGDBjo4MsbcaGiteuVrPauoA9oY9q4vl", "https://www.cabalfolk.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2713"] start_date = "2025-11-14" end_date = "2025-11-14" country = "Belgium" city = "Kortrijk" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Emily & The Simons", "Viorel"] price = "€18-€20" organisation = "CaBal" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Fire Ant Frolic" links = ["http://www.fireantfrolic.org/"] start_date = "2025-11-14" end_date = "2025-11-16" country = "USA" state = "TX" city = "Austin" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Northwoods"] callers = ["Steve Zakon-Anderson"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk weekend Intensive 2025" details = """ Multiple day intensive for experienced (balfolk) dancers.\r \r Workshops will be in Dutch, if you like to participate in the English version or organise this in your dance community, send a message to: dancingbodies.workshops@gmail.com""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-intensive/", "https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-weekend-intensive-2025"] start = "2025-11-14T15:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-11-17T10:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Nijmegen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "€275-€350" organisation = "Dancing Bodies" source = "events/netherlands/plug_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk in der Neuen Schmiede" links = ["https://www.neue-schmiede.de/unsere-angebote/kultur/kultur-am-abend"] start_date = "2025-11-15" end_date = "2025-11-15" country = "Germany" city = "Bielefeld" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Freizeit- und Kulturzentrum Neue Schmiede, Bielefeld" source = "events/germany/bielefeld.yaml" [[events]] name = "Tanztag balfolk in Lautenbach" details = "Airboxes Trio, Thalas und Folkschwestern Biese" links = ["https://danseinfo.ch/agenda/7802/bafolk-am-bodensee?jour=15-11-2025", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/721227433"] start = "2025-11-15T11:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-11-15T21:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Großschönach" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Airboxes", "Folkschwestern Biese", "Thalas"] organisation = "Sönke" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "BalNoz im Fichtehaus Tübingen" details = "mit Markus Krimmer und Andreas Neumann (Anja von Richthofen)" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/1026323860"] start = "2025-11-15T16:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-11-15T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Tübingen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Markus Krimmer & Andreas Neumann"] organisation = "Balfolk-Orga-Kalender" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "FolkArena" details = "BalFolk-Tanzabend" links = ["https://folkarena.wordpress.com/termine/"] start = "2025-11-15T18:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-11-15T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Jena" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Budweis"] organisation = "FolkArena" source = "events/germany/jena.yaml" [[events]] name = "Boombal" details = "Ball" links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2733"] start = "2025-11-15T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-11-15T22:45:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Gent" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Boombal" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "ruffCeilidh" links = ["https://ruffceilidhs.org/"] start = "2025-11-15T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2025-11-15T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Cardiff" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Cat's Claw"] callers = ["Mic Spenceley", "Ned Clamp"] price = "£5-£12" organisation = "ruffCeilidhs" source = "events/uk/cardiff.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Folk Ehningen" details = "Airboxes und Thalas" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/908493880"] start_date = "2025-11-16" end_date = "2025-11-16" country = "Germany" city = "Ehningen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Airboxes", "Thalas"] organisation = "Danzamol" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Tanztag Salzstadel Tübingen" details = "Anja von Richthofen" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/1026324471"] start = "2025-11-16T14:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-11-16T18:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Tübingen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Balfolk-Orga-Kalender" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Social" details = """ Balfolk op zondag De Mezrab host iedere derde zondag van de maand het leukste Balfolkfeestje van Amsterdam. Bestel hier alvast een ticket en kom dansen op de livemuziek van ... en .... Ticket - Voorverkoop: 16 euro - Aan de deur: 18 euro Tickets >>> Programma 16:15 Deuren open16:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners 17:30 Bal met ... 18:00 Pauze 19:00 Bal met ...21:00 Sessie Bands \t... Beschrijving volgt \t... Beschrijving volgt Locatie Mezrab draagt Balfolk een warm hart toe en nodigt ons iedere maand uit te komen dansen. Je kunt in de Mezrab op andere dagen vooral terecht voor storytelling. Het café dient als inspiratiebron voor vele theaters, centra, musea en festivals om ook storytelling te programmeren. Mezrab programmeert meerdere keren per week regelmatig vertelavonden. Op de andere avonden wordt storytelling gecombineerd met andere kunstdisciplines (dans, beeldende kunst, poëzie, etc.) en een wereldmuziekprogramma. Er is plek voor zo'n 100 dansers. Adres: Mezrab Veemkade 576 1019 BL Amsterdam Fotocredit Balfolk Amsterdam""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-op-zondag-november-2025/"] start = "2025-11-16T16:15:00+01:00" end = "2025-11-16T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Amsterdam" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€16-€18" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal De La Cabane Du Bout Du Monde" details = "Ball" links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2620"] start = "2025-11-16T16:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-11-16T21:00:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Plume Duo"] price = "€7-€12" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "TasContra" links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"] start = "2025-11-17T19:15:00+11:00" end = "2025-11-17T21:30:00+11:00" country = "Australia" state = "TAS" city = "New Town" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"] price = "$7-$15" organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc" source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-11-18/"] start = "2025-11-18T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-11-18T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Winterdans Folkbal" details = "Ball" links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2501"] start = "2025-11-20T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-11-20T23:30:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Bornem" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Kasteel D'Ursel" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Zesty Contra Weekend" links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/zesty-contra-weekend-2025/"] start = "2025-11-21T16:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-11-23T16:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Halsway" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Ali & Mollie"] callers = ["Rhodri Davies", "Mark Elvins"] price = "£200-£330" organisation = "Halsway Manor" source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml" [[events]] name = "Drakenbal" details = """ DRAKENBAL DEN BOSCH Wat zijn we blij dat ze er weer zijn! 1,5 jaar geleden verwelkomden we ze deze geweldige muzikanten als Guus en Ward, nu zijn ze Thalas! Ze spelen boven in het café van Station Zuid dus extra veel plek om te dansen!AVONDPROGRAMMA 19:30 Deuren open: welkom! 20:00-21:00 Dansworkshop 21:00-21:15 Kwartier van Plezier (nog vrij) 21:20-23:00 Bal met Thalas 23:00-1:00 Samenspeelsessie DANSWORKSHOP 20:00-21:00 Meer info volgt. KWARTIER VAN PLEZIER 21:00-21:15 Wil je ook op Drakenbal spelen? Stuur een mailtje naar drakenbaldenbosch@gmail.com. BAL met THALAS 21:20-23:00 Jarenlang hebben Guus Herremans en Ward Dhoore zo nu en dan samen gespeeld, soms als een duo en soms in projecten van elkaars bands. Elke keer voelden ze dan een grote energie en die hun vriendschap meer voedde. Dus hebben ze besloten om hun eigen duo te starten met eigen composities en verhalen. Website: https://www.facebook.com/thalasmusic SESSIE 23:00- uiterlijk 1:00 Na het optreden is er gelegenheid voor muzikanten om samen te spelen in een sessie; de dansers kunnen dan nog lekker door blijven dansen. Iedereen met elk niveau van ervaring is welkom dus pak je instrument en speel mee! We delen van tevoren bladmuziek van liedjes die sowieso langskomen. Heb je een wens of voorstel? Laat het ons weten. Verder komt wat komt! Ook als je niet bij het dansen bent geweest, ben je welkom voor de sessie! ENTREE Naar ondersteuningsmogelijkheid. Geef wat je kunt missen, alles gaat naar de muzikanten!* Regular €15* Fair €20* Support >€20 VERSNAPERINGEN In de bar kun je alles bestellen wat je wilt, probeer zeker eens een Boschgebrouwen Draken speciaalbiertje! Maar er staan ook gratis gezonde snacks klaar. LOCATIE Café Station Zuid – CAFÉ (boven!)Erasmusstraat 9 ‘s-Hertogenbosch ROUTE Openbaar vervoer: Drakenbal is te bereiken met OV, hiervoor kun je naar ’s-Hertogenbosch Centraal of ‘s-Hertogenbosch Oost komen. Vanaf beide stations is het ongeveer 30 minuten lopen naar de locatie. Je kunt ook de bus nemen die vlak bij Café Station Zuid stopt. Dit is buslijn 1 of 306. Auto: Let op het is betaald parkeren in de wijk. Met parkapp: De 1e 2 uur gratis parkeren!Je kan wel vrij parkeren aan de Hildebrandstraat voor de winkels (400m), op de gelijknamige parallelweg van de Gestelseweg (450m), inrit bij kruising Pieter Langendijksingel. Carpoolen: check de Folkpool discord groep:https://discord.com/invite/WWRBahjhJm""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/drakenbal-met-thalas/"] start = "2025-11-21T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-11-22T01:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "'s-Hertogenbosch" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Thalas"] price = "€15-€20" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Herbstfest" links = ["https://www.folktanz-halle.de/tanzhal/termine.html"] start_date = "2025-11-22" end_date = "2025-11-22" country = "Germany" city = "Halle" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Mara & Fine"] organisation = "Folktanz Halle" source = "events/germany/halle.yaml" [[events]] name = "Friday Folk Saturday Special" links = ["https://fridayfolk.org.uk/"] start = "2025-11-22T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2025-11-22T22:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "St Albans" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "£12" organisation = "Friday Folk" source = "events/uk/st_albans_friday_folk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-11-25/"] start = "2025-11-25T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-11-25T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Le Bal-en-Rouge" links = ["http://www.frenchdance.co.uk/dates.htm"] start = "2025-11-26T19:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-11-26T22:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Ockbrook" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "free" organisation = "Ockbrook French Music and Dancing" source = "events/uk/ockbrook.yaml" [[events]] name = "Winterdans Folkbal" details = "Ball" links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2502"] start = "2025-11-27T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-11-27T23:30:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Bornem" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "ContraCopia" links = ["http://www.thursdaycontra.com/contracopia/"] start_date = "2025-11-28" end_date = "2025-11-30" country = "USA" state = "PA" city = "Philadelphia" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["River Road", "Northwoods", "Midnight on the Water"] callers = ["Janine Smith", "Qwill Duvall", "Michael Karcher"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hebden Bridge Panards" links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"] start = "2025-11-29T13:30:00+00:00" end = "2025-11-29T17:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Hebden Bridge" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "£3-£7" organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards" source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml" [[events]] name = "Leeds Contra" links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/specialevents.html"] start = "2025-11-29T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2025-11-29T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Leeds" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Portland Drive"] callers = ["Geoff Cubitt"] price = "£12" organisation = "Leeds Contra" source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contrabridge" details = """ Join us for our contra dance with Definitely Contraband with calling from Adam Hughes. Storming onto the festival scene in 2024, Definitely Contraband supply addictive dance music through the fiery fiddling force of Martin Clarke and Nicky McConkey, laced with heady beats from Ben Filmer-Sankey on guitar and banjo, and Tom Evans on bass. Their high-energy dance grooves and boundless enthusiasm make for an intoxicating evening! Adam Hughes has been dancing contra in the UK and US for 25 years, and calling contras across the UK for nearly that long. He calls new and traditional dances from across the world with clarity, enthusiasm and a hint of mischief.""" links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2025-11/"] start = "2025-11-29T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2025-11-29T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Cambridge" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Definitely Contraband"] callers = ["Adam Hughes"] price = "£7-£15" organisation = "Contrabridge" source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansez Français" links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"] start = "2025-11-29T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-11-29T22:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Brighton" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Ça Ribote"] price = "£10" organisation = "Dansez Français" source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml" [[events]] name = "Weedon Balfolk" links = ["https://www.weedonbalfolk.co.uk/"] start_date = "2025-11-30" end_date = "2025-11-30" country = "UK" city = "Weedon Bec" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "£5" organisation = "Weedon Balfolk" source = "events/uk/badby_bals.yaml" [[events]] name = "MiniBal at Toitū" links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin"] start = "2025-11-30T14:00:00+13:00" end = "2025-11-30T15:30:00+13:00" country = "New Zealand" city = "Dunedin" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "free" organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin" source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Folk" details = "Fetter BalFolk Sound aus Belgien EmBrun EmBrun steht für modernen fetten BalFolk-Sound. Sie können blowzabellalike den Saal zum Kochen bringen und danach mit einer romantischen leisen Mazurka fast zärtlich die Gemüter in innige fast zeitlupenartige Bewegungen versezten. Ihre Kompositionen klingen neu und erfrischend – sind jedoch auch so tanzbar, als ob sie 100 Jahre in einem verstecken französischen Dörflein gereift wären. EmBrun ist eine der bekanntesten Bands der Szene, dynamisch und abwechslungsreich. Bert Leemans (Akkordeon) Ludo Stichelmeyer (Percussion/Schlagzeug) Jonas Scheys (Bass) Harald Baeweraerts (Drehleier) Pieterjan Van Kerckhoven (Dudelsack) Abendkasse: 17,-; ermäßigt 11,- Tanzworkshop 19:00 Uhr: Wir zeigen kurz die wichtigsten Tänze und Überlebenstricks für die Tanzfläche. Mit Live-Musik. Es geht auch gut ohne – aber mit Workshop macht es noch mehr Spaß! s.a: http://www.embrun.be/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zmePAhuh7Q" links = ["https://folkclub-marburg.de"] start = "2025-11-30T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-11-30T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Marburg" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["EmBRUN"] price = "€11-€17" organisation = "Folkclub Marburg" source = "events/germany/marburg.yaml" [[events]] name = "TasContra" links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"] start = "2025-12-01T19:15:00+11:00" end = "2025-12-01T21:30:00+11:00" country = "Australia" state = "TAS" city = "New Town" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"] price = "$7-$15" organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc" source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-12-02/"] start = "2025-12-02T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-12-02T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk-Tanzabend" links = ["https://www.balfolk-burghausen.de", "https://www.facebook.com/events/538236682628895/538236689295561/"] start = "2025-12-03T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-12-03T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Burghausen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "donation" organisation = "Balfolk Burghausen" source = "events/germany/burghausen.yaml" [[events]] name = "Pied à Terre" links = ["https://piedaterre.me.uk/events"] start = "2025-12-03T20:15:00+01:00" end = "2025-12-03T22:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Norwich" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["BOF!"] organisation = "Pied à Terre" source = "events/uk/pat_norwich.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contra Dance + Potluck" links = ["https://contradance.at/"] start = "2025-12-05T17:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-12-05T21:30:00+01:00" country = "Austria" city = "Graz" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Woodcut"] callers = ["Brian Roberts"] organisation = "Contra Dance in Graz" source = "events/austria/graz-contra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Midwinter Fair" details = "Nog geen bands bekend, maar er zullen weer genoeg balfolk bands en workshops worden georganiseerd." links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/midwinter-fair-2/"] start_date = "2025-12-06" end_date = "2025-12-07" country = "Netherlands" city = "Alphen aan den Rijn" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dancing Fish" links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/event/thunderwing-derick-kalish/"] start = "2025-12-05T19:00:00-05:00" end = "2025-12-06T21:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "FL" city = "Melrose" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Thunderwing"] callers = ["Dereck Kalish"] price = "$15-$30" organisation = "Dancing Fish" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk im Städtli" links = ["https://balsoleil.ch/balfolk-in-lichtensteig/"] start = "2025-12-06T17:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-12-06T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Switzerland" city = "Lichtensteig" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Biskaya", "Sol Do"] price = "35 CHF" organisation = "BalSoleil" source = "events/switzerland/lichtensteig.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-12-09/"] start = "2025-12-09T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-12-09T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina" details = "Met de verhuizing van Tim naar Zweden was het voor Andoorn moeilijk om als groep op de been te blijven. De mannen Kris, Wouter en Jasper bleven achter EN samen muziek maken, onder de naam Momiro. Oftewel: doedels en snaren!" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-wilhelmina-momiro-nl/"] start = "2025-12-10T20:15:00+01:00" end = "2025-12-10T23:30:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Eindhoven" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Momiro"] price = "€10" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Folk RZF" details = "Ball" links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2511"] start = "2025-12-12T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-12-13T00:30:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Alleur" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Naragonia", "Clume"] organisation = "Rif Zans L'Fiesse" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "CaBal" details = "Ball" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/cabalfolk/posts/pfbid02D2wd2wGjpKQ4ivouoj9UWgeGVdmWjorePSGDBjo4MsbcaGiteuVrPauoA9oY9q4vl", "https://www.cabalfolk.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2714"] start_date = "2025-12-13" end_date = "2025-12-13" country = "Belgium" city = "Kortrijk" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Cardboard Cabin", "Ciac Boum"] price = "€18-€20" organisation = "CaBal" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Le Vendredi Danse" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1035775671909454&set=pb.100064310937147.-2207520000"] start = "2025-12-13T14:30:00+00:00" end = "2025-12-13T16:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Holmfirth" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "£5" organisation = "Le Vendredi Danse" source = "events/uk/le_vendredi_danse.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sytchampton Saturday dance" links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/p/dance-diary-experiment.html"] start = "2025-12-13T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2025-12-13T22:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Sytchampton" styles = ["ecd", "contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Vicky Swan & Jonny Dyer"] callers = ["Ivan Aitken"] price = "£8" organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club" source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml" [[events]] name = "d'Accord" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/149787688758876/posts/1813811482356480/"] start = "2025-12-13T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2025-12-13T22:45:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Exeter" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "£10" organisation = "d'Accord" source = "events/uk/daccord.yaml" [[events]] name = "London Barndance" links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html"] start = "2025-12-13T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-12-13T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "London" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Contrasaurus"] callers = ["Nicola Scott"] price = "£5-£15" organisation = "London Barndance Company" source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Crewkerne" details = "French + Breton dance and live music" links = ["https://balcrew.wixsite.com/balcrewkerne"] start = "2025-12-14T18:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-12-14T21:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Crewkerne" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "£4" organisation = "Bal Crewkerne" source = "events/uk/crewkerne.yaml" [[events]] name = "TasContra" links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"] start = "2025-12-15T19:15:00+11:00" end = "2025-12-15T21:30:00+11:00" country = "Australia" state = "TAS" city = "New Town" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"] price = "$7-$15" organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc" source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-12-16/"] start = "2025-12-16T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-12-16T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hebden Bridge Panards" links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"] start = "2025-12-20T13:30:00+00:00" end = "2025-12-20T17:30:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Hebden Bridge" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = false price = "£3-£7" organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards" source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml" [[events]] name = "Gugelhupf: Weihnachtliches Tanzen" details = "mit No&Mi und Duo Anna&Frank" links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-in-dresden/"] start = "2025-12-20T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-12-20T23:59:59+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Dresden" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["No&Mi", "Anna & Frank"] organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V." source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml" [[events]] name = "Christmas Special" details = """ Balfolk op zondag De Mezrab host iedere derde zondag van de maand het leukste Balfolkfeestje van Amsterdam. Bestel hier alvast een ticket en kom dansen op de livemuziek van ... en .... Ticket - Voorverkoop: 16 euro - Aan de deur: 18 euro Tickets >>> Programma 16:15 Deuren open16:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners 17:30 Bal met ... 18:00 Pauze 19:00 Bal met ...21:00 Sessie Bands \t... Beschrijving volgt \t... Beschrijving volgt Locatie Mezrab draagt Balfolk een warm hart toe en nodigt ons iedere maand uit te komen dansen. Je kunt in de Mezrab op andere dagen vooral terecht voor storytelling. Het café dient als inspiratiebron voor vele theaters, centra, musea en festivals om ook storytelling te programmeren. Mezrab programmeert meerdere keren per week regelmatig vertelavonden. Op de andere avonden wordt storytelling gecombineerd met andere kunstdisciplines (dans, beeldende kunst, poëzie, etc.) en een wereldmuziekprogramma. Er is plek voor zo'n 100 dansers. Adres: Mezrab Veemkade 576 1019 BL Amsterdam Fotocredit Balfolk Amsterdam""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/kerstspecial-december-2025/"] start = "2025-12-21T16:15:00+01:00" end = "2025-12-21T22:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Amsterdam" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€16-€18" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal De La Cabane Du Bout Du Monde" details = "Ball" links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.remigeffroy.com/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2621"] start = "2025-12-21T16:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-12-21T21:00:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Rémi Geffroy"] price = "€7-€12" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal Folk" details = "Welche Band? HavoK. Und mehr. Wir werden sehen." links = ["https://folkclub-marburg.de"] start = "2025-12-21T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-12-21T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Marburg" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Havok"] organisation = "Folkclub Marburg" source = "events/germany/marburg.yaml" [[events]] name = "Christmas House Party" links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/christmas-house-party-4/"] start = "2025-12-23T16:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-12-27T10:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Halsway" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Will Pound & Linda Game"] callers = ["Geoff Cubitt"] price = "£420-£645" organisation = "Halsway Manor" source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-12-23/"] start = "2025-12-23T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-12-23T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contradancers Delight Holiday" links = ["http://www.contradancersdelight.com/"] start_date = "2025-12-26" end_date = "2025-12-31" country = "USA" state = "WV" city = "Morgantown" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Toss the Possum", "Spintuition", "Buzz Band", "George Paul"] callers = ["Terry Doyle", "Bob Isaacs", "Devin Pohly", "Warren Doyle"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Boombal" details = "Ball" links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2734"] start = "2025-12-26T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2025-12-27T01:30:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Gent" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Boombal" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Le Bal-en-Rouge" links = ["http://www.frenchdance.co.uk/dates.htm"] start = "2025-12-27T19:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-12-27T22:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Ockbrook" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "free" organisation = "Ockbrook French Music and Dancing" source = "events/uk/ockbrook.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bal de Noel" links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"] start = "2025-12-27T20:00:00+00:00" end = "2025-12-27T22:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Brighton" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Dansez Français" source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-12-30/"] start = "2025-12-30T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2025-12-30T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Boombal" details = "Ball" links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2735"] start = "2025-12-31T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2026-01-01T03:00:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Gent" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Boombal" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "New Year's Eve Contra Dance" links = ["https://paloaltocontradance.org/calendar/"] start = "2025-12-31T19:30:00-08:00" end = "2026-01-01T00:15:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Palo Alto" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Corwin Zekley & Grace Fellows"] callers = ["Susan Petrick"] price = "$25" organisation = "Palo Alto Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/palo_alto.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-01-06/"] start = "2026-01-06T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2026-01-06T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Pied à Terre" links = ["https://piedaterre.me.uk/events"] start = "2026-01-07T20:15:00+01:00" end = "2026-01-07T22:30:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Norwich" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Pied à Terre" source = "events/uk/pat_norwich.yaml" [[events]] name = "What the Trad?! - Weekender" details = """ Folk music for Balfolk dancers and musicians. A weekend full of musicality!\r \r This weekend wil be organiserd as part of the 'Beyond the steps' series. by Dancing Bodies. More info will follow; would you like to keep posted and give some input? Fill the form down below.""" links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/what-the-trad-weekend"] start = "2026-01-09T16:00:00+01:00" end = "2026-01-12T10:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Nijmegen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "BalVolk" source = "events/netherlands/plug_balfolk.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk" details = """ Bal Folk ab 18 Uhr Tanzkurse für Einsteiger ab 13 Uhr, für Fortgeschrittene ab 15:30 Uhr. Mitbringbuffet. Getränke gibt es günstig vor Ort. Eintritt siehe Homepage""" links = ["http://www.danzamol.de/balfolkstanzfest", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/968967151"] start = "2026-01-11T13:00:00+01:00" end = "2026-01-11T21:30:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Ehningen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Parasol"] organisation = "Danzamol e.v." source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-01-13/"] start = "2026-01-13T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2026-01-13T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Stellar Days & Nights" details = """ You’re invited to the 17th “Annual” Stellar Days & Nights. A 4-day, 3-night winter music and dance event in the Rocky Mountains – Buena Vista, CO. Contra, English Country, and Couples Dancing, plus workshops and music jams. Cozy accommodations. Amazing scenery. Yummy food. National Bands and National Callers – To Be Announced for 2026 Check out the website for information. Organized by: Arkansas Valley Music and Dance. Put this on your calendar now and plan to attend! Join our email list HERE or email us at Info@RockyMountainRanchDance.com to be added.""" links = ["https://rockymountainranchdance.com", "https://cdss.org/event/stellar-days-nights/"] start = "2026-01-16T15:00:00-07:00" end = "2026-01-19T13:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CO" city = "Buena Vista" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Arkansas Valley Music and Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "ruffCeilidh" links = ["https://ruffceilidhs.org/"] start = "2026-01-17T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2026-01-17T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Cardiff" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Oxford Nags"] callers = ["Aidan Hansell"] price = "£5-£12" organisation = "ruffCeilidhs" source = "events/uk/cardiff.yaml" [[events]] name = "Winter Warmer" links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/winter-warmer-2026/"] start = "2026-01-19T16:00:00+00:00" end = "2026-01-23T10:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Halsway" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Dampier's Round"] callers = ["Madeleine Smith", "Jane Hunter", "Mark Hunter"] price = "£240-£460" organisation = "Halsway Manor" source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-01-20/"] start = "2026-01-20T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2026-01-20T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Florida Snow Ball" links = ["http://floridasnowball.tampabaycontra.com/"] start_date = "2026-01-23" end_date = "2026-01-25" country = "USA" state = "FL" city = "Gulfport" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Turnip the Beet", "Red Case Band"] callers = ["Michael Karcher", "Lisa Greenleaf"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-01-27/"] start = "2026-01-27T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2026-01-27T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Stuttgart" details = "Altes Feuerwehrhaus Süd" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/1009088734"] start = "2026-01-31T18:00:00+01:00" end = "2026-01-31T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Stuttgart" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Holger & Moritz & Vera" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Boombal" details = "Ball" links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2736"] start = "2026-01-31T20:00:00+01:00" end = "2026-01-31T22:45:00+01:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Gent" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Boombal" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-02-03/"] start = "2026-02-03T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2026-02-03T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-02-10/"] start = "2026-02-10T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2026-02-10T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-02-17/"] start = "2026-02-17T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2026-02-17T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "KA-Balfolk" details = "Mit L'air inconnu und Grand Balthazar ab 17:30h Workshop" links = ["https://ka-balfolk.de/termine-elementor/", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/1008282698"] start = "2026-02-20T17:30:00+01:00" end = "2026-02-20T23:55:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Karlsruhe" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Grand Balthazar", "L'air Inconnu"] organisation = "KA-BALFOLK" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "ruffContra" links = ["https://ruffceilidhs.org/"] start = "2026-02-21T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2026-02-21T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Cardiff" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Bearded Dragons"] callers = ["Charlie Turner"] price = "£5-£12" organisation = "ruffCeilidhs" source = "events/uk/cardiff.yaml" [[events]] name = "Tanz und Begegnung" details = "Balfolk mit L'air inconnu und Grand Balthasar" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/1008165645"] start = "2026-02-22T12:00:00+01:00" end = "2026-02-22T21:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Großschönach" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Grand Balthazar", "L'air Inconnu"] organisation = "Sönke" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-02-24/"] start = "2026-02-24T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2026-02-24T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Lava Meltdown" links = ["http://www.lavameltdown2025.com/"] start_date = "2026-02-27" end_date = "2026-03-01" country = "USA" state = "ID" city = "Lava Hot Springs" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Diemerbal" details = "Info volgt" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/diemerbal-2026/"] start = "2026-03-01T13:30:00+01:00" end = "2026-03-01T22:30:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Diemen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-03-03/"] start = "2026-03-03T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2026-03-03T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bak Folk in der TanzEtage" details = "Bal Folk mit Danzvogel" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/1019670687"] start = "2026-03-07T20:30:00+01:00" end = "2026-03-07T23:30:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Gomaringen" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Danzvogel"] organisation = "Silvia Fuchs" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-03-10/"] start = "2026-03-10T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2026-03-10T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-03-17/"] start = "2026-03-17T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2026-03-17T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "ruffCeilidh" links = ["https://ruffceilidhs.org/"] start = "2026-03-21T19:30:00+00:00" end = "2026-03-21T23:00:00+00:00" country = "UK" city = "Cardiff" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Green/Matthews"] price = "£5-£12" organisation = "ruffCeilidhs" source = "events/uk/cardiff.yaml" [[events]] name = "Tanztag am Bodensee" details = "Remi Geffreoy und???" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/1044672758"] start = "2026-03-22T11:00:00+01:00" end = "2026-03-22T21:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Großschönach" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Rémi Geffroy"] organisation = "Sönke" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-03-24/"] start = "2026-03-24T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2026-03-24T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Pigtown Fling" links = ["https://www.pigtownfling.com/"] start_date = "2026-03-27" end_date = "2026-03-29" country = "USA" state = "OH" city = "Cincinatti" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Kingfisher", "The Dam Beavers"] callers = ["Wendy Graham", "Will Mentor"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-03-31/"] start = "2026-03-31T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2026-03-31T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-04-07/"] start = "2026-04-07T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2026-04-07T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Irish set dance" details = "Irisches Wochenende" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/1044673201"] start = "2026-04-10T18:00:00+02:00" end = "2026-04-12T16:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Balingen" styles = ["irish-set"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Sönke" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-04-14/"] start = "2026-04-14T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2026-04-14T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Avondbal bij de Muziekstage" details = """ Jaarlijks is er in Sint-Michielsgestel een interessant muziekweekend met workshops over balfolk en dansmuziek. Overdag zijn er cursussen, vanaf 19:30 begint het avondprogramma met concerten, bal en sessie. Programma Waarschijnlijk wordt het tijdschema als volgt, wijzigingen onder voorbehoud 19:30 aanvang 19:50 concert 21:00 Bal 23:30 Jam-bal : neem je instrument mee, en speel of dans mee Foto's van het workshopweekend: • Foto's van de Workshops 2023 • Foto's van de Avonden 2022 • video's van het weekend""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/avondbal-muziekstage2026-vrijdag/"] start = "2026-04-17T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2026-04-17T23:59:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "St.Michielsgestel" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "donation" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Boombal" details = "Ball" links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2737"] start = "2026-04-17T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2026-04-17T22:45:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Gent" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Boombal" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "KA-Balfolk" details = "Mit N.N. und Workshop ab 17:30h" links = ["https://ka-balfolk.de/termine-elementor/", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/1008283024"] start = "2026-04-18T17:30:00+02:00" end = "2026-04-18T23:55:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Karlsruhe" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "KA-BALFOLK" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Avondbal bij de Muziekstage" details = """ Jaarlijks is er in Sint-Michielsgestel een interessant muziekweekend met workshops over balfolk en dansmuziek. Overdag zijn er cursussen, vanaf 19:30 begint het avondprogramma met concerten, bal en sessie. Programma Waarschijnlijk wordt het tijdschema als volgt, wijzigingen onder voorbehoud 19:30 aanvang 19:50 concert 21:00 Bal 23:30 Jam-bal : neem je instrument mee, en speel of dans mee Foto's van het workshopweekend: • Foto's van de Workshops 2023 • Foto's van de Avonden 2022 • video's van het weekend""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/avondbal-muziekstage2026-zaterdag/"] start = "2026-04-18T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2026-04-18T23:59:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "St.Michielsgestel" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "donation" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "ruffContra" links = ["https://ruffceilidhs.org/"] start = "2026-04-18T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2026-04-18T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Cardiff" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "£5-£12" organisation = "ruffCeilidhs" source = "events/uk/cardiff.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-04-21/"] start = "2026-04-21T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2026-04-21T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-04-28/"] start = "2026-04-28T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2026-04-28T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-05-05/"] start = "2026-05-05T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2026-05-05T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-05-12/"] start = "2026-05-12T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2026-05-12T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "ruffCeilidh" links = ["https://ruffceilidhs.org/"] start = "2026-05-16T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2026-05-16T23:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Cardiff" styles = ["e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Diatonics"] price = "£5-£12" organisation = "ruffCeilidhs" source = "events/uk/cardiff.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-05-19/"] start = "2026-05-19T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2026-05-19T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-05-26/"] start = "2026-05-26T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2026-05-26T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Boombal" details = "Ball" links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2738"] start = "2026-05-30T20:00:00+02:00" end = "2026-05-30T22:45:00+02:00" country = "Belgium" city = "Gent" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Boombal" source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml" [[events]] name = "Blowout Bal" details = "Part of the Blowout - The Bagpipe Society's annual festival" links = ["https://www.bagpipesociety.org.uk/blowout/"] start = "2026-05-30T21:00:00+01:00" end = "2026-05-31T00:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Tamworth" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "The Bagpipe Society" source = "events/uk/tamworth.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-06-02/"] start = "2026-06-02T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2026-06-02T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-06-09/"] start = "2026-06-09T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2026-06-09T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Stuttgart" details = "Altes Feuerwehrhaus Süd" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/1008238796"] start = "2026-06-13T18:00:00+02:00" end = "2026-06-13T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Stuttgart" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Holger & Moritz & Vera" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-06-16/"] start = "2026-06-16T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2026-06-16T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Lichfield Folk Festival" links = ["https://www.lichfieldfolkfestival.co.uk/"] start = "2026-06-19T19:00:00+01:00" end = "2026-06-21T17:00:00+01:00" country = "UK" city = "Lichfield" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Lichfield Folk Festival" source = "events/uk/lichfield.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-06-23/"] start = "2026-06-23T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2026-06-23T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-06-30/"] start = "2026-06-30T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2026-06-30T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-07-07/"] start = "2026-07-07T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2026-07-07T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-07-14/"] start = "2026-07-14T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2026-07-14T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-07-21/"] start = "2026-07-21T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2026-07-21T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-07-28/"] start = "2026-07-28T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2026-07-28T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-08-04/"] start = "2026-08-04T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2026-08-04T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-08-11/"] start = "2026-08-11T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2026-08-11T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-08-18/"] start = "2026-08-18T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2026-08-18T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-08-25/"] start = "2026-08-25T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2026-08-25T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-09-01/"] start = "2026-09-01T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2026-09-01T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-09-08/"] start = "2026-09-08T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2026-09-08T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-09-15/"] start = "2026-09-15T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2026-09-15T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-09-22/"] start = "2026-09-22T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2026-09-22T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "KA-Balfolk" details = "Mit Hartwin Dhoore Trio und Workshop ab 17:30h" links = ["https://ka-balfolk.de/termine-elementor/", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/1008283069"] start = "2026-09-26T17:30:00+02:00" end = "2026-09-26T23:55:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Karlsruhe" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Hartwin Dhoore Trio"] organisation = "KA-BALFOLK" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-09-29/"] start = "2026-09-29T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2026-09-29T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-10-06/"] start = "2026-10-06T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2026-10-06T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Electric Folk Dance Party" links = ["https://electricfolkdance.party/"] start_date = "2026-10-09" end_date = "2026-10-11" country = "UK" city = "Hope" styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "e-ceilidh"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Apolkalypse", "Bearded Dragons", "Portmanteau"] organisation = "Electric Folk Dance Party" source = "events/uk/hathersage.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-10-13/"] start = "2026-10-13T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2026-10-13T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk Stuttgart" details = "Altes Feuerwehrhaus Süd" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/1008238843"] start = "2026-10-17T18:00:00+02:00" end = "2026-10-17T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Germany" city = "Stuttgart" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "Holger & Moritz & Vera" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-10-20/"] start = "2026-10-20T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2026-10-20T23:00:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-10-27/"] start = "2026-10-27T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2026-10-27T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-11-03/"] start = "2026-11-03T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2026-11-03T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-11-10/"] start = "2026-11-10T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2026-11-10T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balfolk trifft Balkan" details = "Tanztag am Bodensee, mit den Ballkanesen aus Tübingen und??" links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/1044673315"] start = "2026-11-14T11:00:00+01:00" end = "2026-11-14T21:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Großschönach" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Ballkanesen"] organisation = "Sönke" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-11-17/"] start = "2026-11-17T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2026-11-17T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "KA-Balfolk" details = "Mit N.N." links = ["https://ka-balfolk.de/termine-elementor/", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/1008285137"] start = "2026-11-22T18:00:00+01:00" end = "2026-11-22T21:00:00+01:00" country = "Germany" city = "Karlsruhe" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "KA-BALFOLK" source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-11-24/"] start = "2026-11-24T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2026-11-24T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-12-01/"] start = "2026-12-01T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2026-12-01T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-12-08/"] start = "2026-12-08T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2026-12-08T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-12-15/"] start = "2026-12-15T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2026-12-15T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-12-22/"] start = "2026-12-22T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2026-12-22T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dansavond" details = """ Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig. Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan. Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden. Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-12-29/"] start = "2026-12-29T19:30:00+01:00" end = "2026-12-29T23:00:00+01:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "Zeist" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true price = "€5" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Avondbal bij de Muziekstage" details = """ Jaarlijks is er in Sint-Michielsgestel een interessant muziekweekend met workshops over balfolk en dansmuziek. Overdag zijn er cursussen, vanaf 19:30 begint het avondprogramma met concerten, bal en sessie. Programma Waarschijnlijk wordt het tijdschema als volgt, wijzigingen onder voorbehoud 19:30 aanvang 19:50 concert 21:00 Bal 23:30 Jam-bal : neem je instrument mee, en speel of dans mee Foto's van het workshopweekend: • Foto's van de Workshops 2023 • Foto's van de Avonden 2022 • video's van het weekend""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/avondbal-bij-de-muziekstage-2027-2/"] start = "2027-04-16T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2027-04-16T23:59:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "St.Michielsgestel" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "donation" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml" [[events]] name = "Avondbal bij de Muziekstage" details = """ Jaarlijks is er in Sint-Michielsgestel een interessant muziekweekend met workshops over balfolk en dansmuziek. Overdag zijn er cursussen, vanaf 19:30 begint het avondprogramma met concerten, bal en sessie. Programma Waarschijnlijk wordt het tijdschema als volgt, wijzigingen onder voorbehoud 19:30 aanvang 19:50 concert 21:00 Bal 23:30 Jam-bal : neem je instrument mee, en speel of dans mee Foto's van het workshopweekend: • Foto's van de Workshops 2023 • Foto's van de Avonden 2022 • video's van het weekend""" links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/avondbal-bij-de-muziekstage-2027/"] start = "2027-04-17T19:30:00+02:00" end = "2027-04-17T23:59:00+02:00" country = "Netherlands" city = "St.Michielsgestel" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true price = "donation" organisation = "balfolk.nl" source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"