[[events]]
name = "Whitewater Whirl"
links = ["https://www.footmad.org/whirl"]
start = "2023-05-05T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2023-05-07T13:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WV"
city = "Fayetteville"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Playing with Fyre", "Trillium"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Terry Doyle"]
price = "$60-$110"
organisation = "Friends of Old Time Music and Dance of Kanawha Valley (FOOTMAD)"
source = "events/usa/fayetteville.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Afternoon Contra Dance (TADAMS)"
details = """
Music: Playing with Fyre, featuring David DiGiuseppe (Chapel Hill)
Caller: To Be Announced
Admission: $9 members/students, $12 non-members, 18 & under free.
Beginner’s Workshop: Arrive early at 1:45pm to learn or review basic steps.
COVID: While vaccinations are excellent for preventing disease, TADAMS will no longer require proof of vaccination to participate in our dances.  Wearing a mask remains optional."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-sunday-afternoon-contra-dance-tadams-2/"]
start = "2023-11-05T14:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-05T17:50:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Playing with Fyre"]
price = "$9-$12"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fire Ant Frolic"
details = """
The Traditional Austin Area Dance Association is pleased to announce the 24th Annual Fire Ant Frolic Contra Dance Weekend! 
Caller: Bob Issacs 
Band: Playing with Fyre
 
Mark your calendar and join us for a Great Weekend of Music, Friendship and Dancing! 
Including party on Saturday Night (wear your fire colors!), workshops, hot local band for a Saturday session, 30 minute mind-blowing medley, and potluck brunch on Sunday. 
More information at FireAntFrolic.org"""
links = ["https://fireantfrolic.org/wp/", "https://cdss.org/event/fire-ant-frolic/"]
start = "2023-11-17T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2023-11-19T14:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Austin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Contraverts", "Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Marc Airhart", "Rich MacMath"]
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Supersonic"
links = ["http://www.supersoniccontra.com/"]
start_date = "2024-02-02"
end_date = "2024-02-04"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Notorious", "Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer", "Will Mentor"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hands Four Spring Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://www.hands4-berea.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/21st-hands-four-spring-dance-weekend-berea-ky/"]
start_date = "2024-04-26"
end_date = "2024-04-28"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Berea"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["Terry Doyle", "Sarah Kaiser"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake Eden Arts Festival - Spring"
links = ["https://theleaf.org/"]
start_date = "2024-05-10"
end_date = "2024-05-11"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Black Mountain"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["Claire Takemori"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Flamingo Fling Weekend"
details = "Seth Tepfer calls to music by Playing with Fyre! Join us in Oklahoma City!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/special-events/flamingo-fling/", "https://cdss.org/event/flamingo-fling-contra-weekend-oklahoma/"]
start = "2024-06-07T17:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-09T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer"]
price = "$65-$135"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Summer Soiree"
links = ["https://ashevillecontra.wixsite.com/summer-soiree-2024"]
start_date = "2024-06-14"
end_date = "2024-06-16"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Supertrad", "Ice Cream Truckers", "Rushfest", "Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["Nils Fredland", "Cis Hinkle", "Emily Rush"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jonesborough Contra"
details = """
Never contra danced before? We gotcha covered! You’ll want to be there at 7pm for the Newcomer Lesson. Dance begins at 7:30pm.  

Cost: $12 Adults, $8 Students, $30 Families
Cash or Venmo
Donations to help cover expenses appreciated
Come as you are, no partner needed
Short newcomer lesson starts promptly at 7pm
Dance starts at 7:30pm
Friends, families, and children welcome

Follow us on Facebook & Instagram or on our website. 
We are an all-volunteer nonprofit educational organization which is dedicated to the cultivation of a healthy community through traditional dance and music."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/jonesborough-tn-contra-8/"]
start = "2024-06-22T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-22T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Jonesborough"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["Penelope Weinberger"]
price = "$8-$12"
organisation = "Historic Jonesborough Dance Society"
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 7:30. We have a “no dancer left behind” policy and can always get dancers to the Metro. For more info, contact info@fridaynightdancers.org. See you on the dance floor!"
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/tickets", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland/2024-07-26/"]
start = "2024-07-26T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-26T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["Timothy Klein"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Saturday Night Contra Dance"
details = "Join the Richmond, VA, contra dance, hosted by TADAMS at the West End Ballroom for a Saturday evening dance. Beginner lesson at 6:45pm, dance from 7:30-10:30pm. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free. Please check our full website calendar for caller and band details."
links = ["https://tadamsva.org/dance/saturday-contra-dance-web-7-27-2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-saturday-night-contra-dance/2024-07-27/"]
start = "2024-07-27T18:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-27T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["Joy Greenwolfe"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing Fish"
links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/event/sept-6-7-2024-kingfisher/"]
start = "2024-09-06T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-07T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Melrose"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kingfisher", "Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["Dereck Kalish", "Terry Doyle"]
organisation = "Dancing Fish"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mountain Madness 2024 12-hour dance"
details = """
Historic Jonesborough Dance Society will be bringing back Mountain Madness. 
BANDS: Lagomorph and Playing with Fyre 
CALLERS: David Winston / Terry Doyle 
Day pass $55 plus processing fees. 
There are a limited number of spots for this dance, so make sure to get your spot QUICK! 
Come back to the Mountains of East TN for an amazing day of dancing!"""
links = ["https://historicjonesboroughdancesocie.ticketspice.com/mountain-madness-2024", "https://cdss.org/event/mountain-madness-2024-12-hour-dance/"]
start = "2024-10-12T10:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-12T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Jonesborough"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Lagomorph", "Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["David Winston", "Terry Doyle"]
price = "$60"
organisation = "Historic Jonesborough Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wasatch Wiggle"
details = """
Music by Playing with Fyre—Rob Zisette, Steve Kemple, and George Paul
Calling by Susan Petrick—Redwood City, California 
Your registration for Wasatch Wiggle 2024 includes:
Dancing starting at 7:00 pm on Friday, and ending at 2:00pm on Sunday. All dances and workshops are included. 
Meals included are continental breakfast on Saturday and Sunday. Healthy snacks will be available all weekend. 
Saturday dinner is on your own. Salt Lake City is known for its world class restaurants and varied dining opportunities. Several are within walking distance."""
links = ["https://wasatchcontras.org/ww/", "https://cdss.org/event/wasatch-wiggle-contradance-weekend-2024/"]
start = "2024-10-18T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-10-20T14:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "UT"
city = "Salt Lake City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["Susan Petrick"]
price = "$75-$120"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance in the Desert"
details = "Our annual weekend camp features callers Lisa Greenleaf and Susan Petrick, with music by Playing with Fyre and Stomp Rocket."
links = ["https://tucsoncontradancers.org/tucson-contra-dancers/dance-in-the-desert-2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/dance-in-the-desert-2024/"]
start = "2024-11-08T18:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-11-10T15:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AZ"
city = "Oracle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Playing with Fyre", "Stomp Rocket"]
callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf", "Susan Petrick"]
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "John C. Campbell Folk School Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for a favorite Folk School pastime of contras, squares, circles, sets, and more. Dances feature live music with callers teaching dances. 

Traditional Group Dancing Weekend
Caller: Charlotte Crittenden
Band: Playing with Fyre
Keith House Community Room

A donation of $5-10 per adult is suggested for most events, but all are welcome regardless of contribution. Lineup and schedule are subject to change. Check our online events calendar for the most up-to-date information."""
links = ["https://www.folkschool.org/calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D178454205", "https://cdss.org/event/john-c-campbell-folk-school-contra-dance-2/"]
start = "2024-11-23T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-23T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Brasstown"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["Charlotte Crittenden"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Florida Snow Ball"
links = ["http://floridasnowball.tampabaycontra.com/"]
start_date = "2025-01-24"
end_date = "2025-01-26"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gulfport"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Elixir", "Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["Nils Fredland", "Beth Molaro"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Phoenix Winter Frolic"
details = "Jacqui Grennan will call to the music of Playing with Fyre for contradancing on Friday evening plus Saturday afternoon and evening. The same great band and caller will offer English Country Dance on Sunday afternoon."
links = ["https://phxtmd.org/winter-frolic-2025", "https://cdss.org/event/winter-frolic/"]
start_date = "2025-02-07"
end_date = "2025-02-09"
country = "USA"
state = "AZ"
city = "Phoenix"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["Jacqui Grennan"]
organisation = "Phoenix Traditional Music & Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Palmetto Bug Stomp"
details = """
ContraForce and Playing with Fyre!
Diane Silver and Cis Hinkle!
ENT Sound Productions, LLC
Charleston Folk – Charleston, SC
Registration opens October 1, 2024"""
links = ["http://charlestonfolk.weebly.com/palmetto-bug-stomp.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/476398272066928/", "https://cdss.org/event/palmetto-bug-stomp/"]
start = "2025-02-28T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-02T15:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "SC"
city = "Charleston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["ContraForce", "Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["Cis Hinkle", "Diane Silver"]
price = "$145-$160"
organisation = "Charleston Folk"
source = "events/usa/cdss.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 = "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
bands = ["Playing with Fyre", "Howe and Company"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"