[[events]] name = "Cabin Fever" links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/cfschedule"] start_date = "2024-02-09" end_date = "2024-02-11" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Knoxville" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Hot Coffee Breakdown", "Baba Yaga's Stew"] callers = ["Timothy Klein"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Spring @ Sautee" links = ["https://www.snca.org/contra/danceWeekend/page.php"] start = "2024-03-22T16:30:00-04:00" end = "2024-03-24T15:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "GA" city = "Helena" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Hot Coffee Breakdown", "ContraForce", "DJ TacoShel"] callers = ["Terry Doyle", "Seth Tepfer"] price = "$100-$135" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Trillium Twirl" links = ["https://michigandanceheritage.org/trilliumtwirl/"] start_date = "2024-04-26" end_date = "2024-04-28" country = "USA" state = "MI" city = "Dowling" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Hot Coffee Breakdown"] callers = ["Bob Isaacs"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dance Trance Weekend" links = ["https://www.dancetrance.ltda.us/", "https://cdss.org/event/dance-trance-in-lexington-ky/"] start = "2024-06-07T20:00:00-04:00" end = "2024-06-09T15:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "KY" city = "Lexington" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Hot Coffee Breakdown", "Dreamdance"] callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Joe Wilkie"] price = "$50-$115" organisation = "Lexington Traditional Dance Association" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Pittsburgh Fall Dance Weekend" details = """ Time to register for our Fall Dance Weekend! Early Bird pricing expires after October 1. It’s going to be an unforgettable time with top-notch bands, callers, and sound with music by Engine Room + Hot Coffee Breakdown, callers Gaye Fifer + River Rainbowface, and sound by Hanno Meingast. As you can see in our schedule below, this is not just a weekend of contras; it also features other dances, various kinds of lessons, and other musical events.  Early registration for the full weekend is $110 (+20 after October 1); $65 for those under 25 or those with financial need. Online registration offers secure payment by credit card, with the option to pay by mailing a check. Registration for the full weekend or individual sessions will still be available at the door. Schedule (check this link for updates and see our event website for further details) Friday Night 8:00-11:00 p.m. Welcome Dance Music by Hot Coffee Breakdown and Engine Room Calling by River and Gaye Saturday 9:30-10:30 a.m. Beyond the Basics Waltz: Gaye & Hot Coffee Breakdown 10:45 a.m.- 12:15 Brain Bending Dance Games (contras): River & Engine Room 12:15-1:45 LUNCH ON YOUR OWN Saturday Afternoon workshops in main ballroom at Wightman: 1:45-3:15 p.m. Challenging Contras:  Gaye & Engine Room 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Playing with Role Swapping (contras): River & Hot Coffee Breakdown Saturday Afternoon workshops in the small room at Wightman: 1:45 – 2:30 p.m. French Dancing: Lisa Tamres 2:40 – 3:40 p.m. Singing: Jo Schlesinger 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Musician’s Jam: Donna Isaac DINNER BREAK: 5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m Potluck + pizza at Anders’    8:00 – 11:00 p.m. Evening Dance with Engine Room/Hot Coffee Breakdown + River/Gaye Sunday 9:00 -10:30 a.m. English Dance: Gaye + Hot Coffee Breakdown 9:00 – 10:30 : Intermediate Callers’ Workshop – Planning Medleys and Programs: River 10:45 a.m.- noon Open Waltz: Engine Room 12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m. LUNCH ON YOUR OWN 1:00-3:30 Farewell Contra Dance: Engine Room/Hot Coffee Breakdown + River/Gaye $110 early admission, $65 for dancers under 25, after Oct 1 or at the door: add $20; $65 for financial need.""" links = ["http://pittsburghcontra.org/fdw/", "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-fall-dance-weekend-masks-optional/"] start = "2024-10-25T20:00:00-04:00" end = "2024-10-27T17:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "PA" city = "Pittsburgh" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Engine Room", "Hot Coffee Breakdown"] callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "River Rainbowface"] price = "$20-$110" organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dancing Fish" links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/"] start_date = "2024-12-06" end_date = "2024-12-07" country = "USA" state = "FL" city = "Melrose" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Hot Coffee Breakdown"] callers = ["Gaye Fifer"] organisation = "Dancing Fish" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Carolina Meltdown" details = """ Come join us for an amazing contra dance weekend featuring the bands Topspin (Owen Morrison, Anna Patton, Emily Troll, & Stefan Amidon) and Hot Coffee Breakdown (Tom Cunningham, Kate Sanders, & Luis de Leon). Our wonderful callers will be Rick Mohr and Darlene Underwood. Hosted by the Charlotte Contra Dancers and held at beautiful YMCA Camp Thunderbird in Lake Wylie, South Carolina. Visit our website for more details.""" links = ["https://www.charlottecontradance.org/carolina-meltdown", "https://cdss.org/event/carolina-meltdown/"] start_date = "2025-03-21" end_date = "2025-03-23" country = "USA" state = "SC" city = "Lake Wylie" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Hot Coffee Breakdown", "Topspin"] callers = ["Darlene Underwood", "Rick Mohr"] organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[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 Kline", "Chris Bischoff"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"