[[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 = "FOOTMAD"
source = "events/usa/fayetteville.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spring Dance Weekend"
details = "Our Spring Dance Weekend features English Country Dance at its finest. Join us for the entire weekend of workshops led by our experienced dance instructors, Gaye Fifer and Olivia Barry. Magical live music all weekend provided by our two featured bands, nationally renowned musicians Rachel Bell, Susan Kevra, and Jacqueline Schwab along with local group, Dame’s Delight. Option for dancers with some prior experience to drop into our Saturday evening community dance for $10."
links = ["https://www.folkschool.org/2024/02/01/spring-dance-weekend-2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/spring-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2024-04-26T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-28T12:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Brasstown"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dame's Delight"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Olivia Barry"]
price = "$256"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.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 = "Swing into Summer"
links = ["http://www.swingintosummer.org/"]
start_date = "2024-06-14"
end_date = "2024-06-16"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Countercurrent", "Miranda Weinberg, Aaron Marcus, & Carrie Rose"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Adina Gordon"]
price = "$100-$260"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Star of the North"
details = """
You are invited to a weekend of engaging music and dance with premier artists:
Caller: Gaye Fifer
Gaye has been calling at ECD and contra dance camps, weekends and festivals around the country for many years. Her pleasant style and graceful teaching put dancers at ease and set the stage for a great dance experience. A retired elementary school teacher living in Pittsburgh, PA, Gaye is the immediate past president of the Country Dance and Song Society (CDSS) and has a passionate interest in supporting dance community leaders and organizers. 
Musicians: Karen Axelrod (piano), Eric Martin (fiddle) and Shira Kammen (fiddle).  
 Star of the North 2024 workshop artists’ full biographies are available here. 
Register for the entire weekend, October 4 – 6, 2024 
Or 
Individual dances and events
Pre-registration is recommended
Entire weekend registration:
Early bird (register before 9/16/2024: $140 
Regular (register after 9/16/2024: $150  
Register by event: 

Friday, October 4 Evening Dance 8:00 –10:00 pm | $35
Saturday, October 5 Morning Dance Workshop 10:00 am – noon | $30
Saturday, October 5 Afternoon Dance Workshop 2:00 – 4:00 pm | $30
Saturday, October 5 Evening Ball 8:00 – 10:30 pm | $35
Sunday, October 6 Morning Dance 10:00 am – 12:30 pm |$30"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/starofthenorth", "https://cdss.org/event/star-of-the-north-english-country-dance-weekend/2024-10-04/", "https://cdss.org/event/star-of-the-north-english-country-dance-weekend/2024-10-05/", "https://cdss.org/event/star-of-the-north-english-country-dance-weekend/2024-10-06/"]
start = "2024-10-04T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-10-06T12:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Gaye Fifer"]
price = "$140-$150"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.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 = "Head for the Hills"
details = """
A getaway weekend of dance, music, and song at Camp Harlam, near Kresgeville, PA in the Poconos, sponsored by Princeton Country Dancers. 

Contra Dancing and English Country Dancing every day
Couple Dancing
Workshops: dance, singing, instrumental music, and more
An oh-so-elegant Saturday evening cocktail party with live swing dance music
A fabulous ceilidh (sidesplitting skits, serious songs, dance performances…)
Tune swap/jamming
Late night fun

$190-$240"""
links = ["http://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/about-hfth", "https://cdss.org/event/head-for-the-hills/"]
start_date = "2024-11-08"
end_date = "2024-11-10"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Kresgeville"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Raise the Roof", "Brooklyn Swing Ensemble", "A Joyful Noise"]
callers = ["Donna Hunt", "Scott Higgs", "Gaye Fifer"]
price = "$140-$240"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"