[[events]]
name = "Echo Summit Dance Camp"
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/echo-summit-dance-camp-2022/"]
start = "2022-09-16T16:00:00-07:00"
end = "2022-09-18T15:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co.", "Singularity"]
callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Cis Hinkle"]
price = "$300-$330"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/california.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Winter CDH"
links = ["https://www.contradancersdelight.com/about-winter-cdh", "https://www.facebook.com/events/424841869594619/"]
start_date = "2022-12-26"
end_date = "2023-01-01"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Kingsport"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Toss the Possum", "Buzz Band"]
callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Terry Doyle", "Warren Doyle"]
price = "$370-$770"
organisation = "Appalachian Folk School"
source = "events/usa/cdh.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Summer CDH"
details = "Affordable, flexible dance week"
links = ["https://www.contradancersdelight.com/about-summer-cdh-tst"]
start = "2023-07-28T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2023-08-04T11:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Mountain City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Toss the Possum", "Drive Trail"]
callers = ["Terry Doyle", "Bob Isaacs"]
price = "$160-$250"
organisation = "Appalachian Folk School"
source = "events/usa/cdh.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 = "Dance Flurry Festival"
links = ["http://www.flurryfestival.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/the-2024-flurry-festival/"]
start = "2024-02-16T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-18T19:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Saratoga Springs"
styles = ["contra", "ecd", "scandi", "balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Countercurrent", "Engine Room", "River Road", "Supertrad"]
callers = ["Adina Gordon", "Bob Isaacs", "Liz Nelson", "Isaac Banner", "Lisa Greenleaf"]
organisation = "DanceFlurry"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NEFFA"
details = "13 parallel stages, Friday thru Sunday."
links = ["https://www.neffa.org/festival-home/"]
start = "2024-04-19T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-21T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Marlborough"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "e-ceilidh", "ecd", "scd", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Live Wire", "Kingfisher", "Torrent", "Good Company", "Dogtown"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby", "Rick Mohr", "Ben Sachs-Hamilton", "Bob Isaacs", "Michael Karcher", "Dereck Kalish"]
organisation = "NEFFA"
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 = "Contradancers Delight Holiday"
links = ["https://www.contradancersdelight.com/"]
start = "2024-05-10T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-17T12:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Mountain City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Toss the Possum", "Drive Train", "Buzz Band", "George Paul", "DJ TacoShel"]
callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Terry Doyle", "Devin Pohly", "Warren Doyle"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Meet Me in St Louis"
links = ["https://childgrove.org/stl-dance-weekends/meetmeinstlouis", "https://www.facebook.com/events/871111018094385/"]
start = "2024-05-24T18:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-05-27T15:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Audacious", "Roger Wilco"]
callers = ["Bob Isaacs"]
price = "$50-$110"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swingin' Tern"
details = """
Box and String Trio play cords to rope you in with a package of mighty twine tunes. Bob uses his bobbin and thread to embroider a tapestry of intricate figures as Kaplan ties us in knots with calls worthy of cat’s cradle. This is no yarn, it would be crewel to miss this jute box.   
Bob Isaacs
Swingin’ Tern is fortunate to have had a close relationship with Bob Isaacs. Bob is known for his clear, concise calling. He is a prolific contra choreographer—his creative dances are called throughout the country. Bob is also known for his unusual dance forms: the Zia is a literal cross between a square and a contra while Bob’s grid squares provide a wild ride. 
Video on YouTube 
Zach Kaplan
Zach Kaplan started contra dancing in 2018 in Boston. He’s known for being a friendly, courteous, and twirly dancer. He got the bug to call at the Swingin Tern’s 40th anniversary dance this year, and has quickly become a confident and clear caller. Zach welcomes all dancers to the hall and cares that every dancer feels happy, safe, comfortable, and welcome. 
Box and String Trio
Box and String Trio is Bill Quern, Sarah Gowan, and Laura Alexander.
We play instrumental traditional roots music from the American Appalachians, England, Canada, Scandinavia, and France as well as our original music composed in traditional styles. With a combined instrument collection that includes guitar, cello, mandolin, concertina, melodeon, 4 & 5 string banjo, fiddle, harmonica, jaw harp and foot percussion we provide a varied and entertaining program. 
Video on YouTube
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.
We have open windows on three sides and air-conditioning when needed.
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-presents-bob-isaacs-and-zach-kaplan-with-box-and-string-trio/"]
start = "2024-06-15T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-15T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Chatham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Box and String Trio"]
callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Zach Kaplan"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Swingin' Tern Dances"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing Fish"
links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/"]
start_date = "2024-07-04"
end_date = "2024-07-06"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Melrose"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Dam Beavers", "Wind that Shakes the Barley"]
callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Katie Zanders"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Moondance Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://moondancesc.weebly.com/"]
start_date = "2024-10-04"
end_date = "2024-10-06"
country = "USA"
state = "SC"
city = "Pickens"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lighthouse", "Good & Plenty"]
callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Seth Tepfer"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake Eden Arts Festival - Fall"
links = ["https://theleaf.org/"]
start_date = "2024-10-17"
end_date = "2024-10-20"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Black Mountain"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Red Dog", "Spintuition"]
callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Sarah Kaiser"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"