[[events]]
name = "Valley Contra Dance"
details = """
Greg Frock calling to Dead Sea Squirrels (Cathy Mason, Craig Edwards, Henry Yoshimura) 
$15 (members $2 discount)
Age 13-21, students: $7.00
Children 12 and under accompanied by an adult FREE"""
links = ["https://valleycontradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/valley-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-03-23T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-23T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Bethlehem"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dead Sea Squirrels"]
callers = ["Greg Frock"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Valley Contra Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Night Contra Dance BFMS"
details = """
Greg Frock calls to Wild Wombats of the Chesapeake—Carl Friedman (fiddle), Janina O’Brien (piano), Ralph Barthine (guitar), and Robin Wilson (flute, sax, etc). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. 
The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra and Square Dancing at 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 PM on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church 
Admission is $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers, Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: free. 
Online payment only."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/wednesday-night-contra-dance-bfms-2/"]
start = "2024-07-03T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-03T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wild Wombats of the Chesapeake"]
callers = ["Greg Frock"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Contra Dance"
details = """
Join as we return to enjoying Sunday afternoon dances at the beautiful, historic Ginter Hall throughout the cooler months! 

Music: Go Figure (Charlottesville) with Janet Muse on piano and Mike Dunn on fiddle.
Caller: TBD
Admission: $10 members/students, $15 non-members, 14 & under free.
Beginner’s Workshop: Arrive early at 1:45pm to learn or review basic steps."""
links = ["https://tadamsva.org/dance/sunday-contra-dance-lgra-10-13-2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/sunday-contra-dance-with-go-figure-in-richmond-va/"]
start = "2024-10-13T13:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-13T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Go Figure"]
callers = ["Greg Frock"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swingin' Tern"
details = """
Our contra dances are held every first and third Saturday evening year-round from 7:30pm–10:30pm, with a beginners’ workshop at 7pm. We have occasional double dances along with a New Year’s Eve dance. 
$15 adults/$5 students 
Caller: Greg Frock
Greg Frock’s discovery of contra dance was pure accident, but it was love at first dance. He began calling in 1992 after only 2 years of dancing, and quickly became a highly sought-after caller. Through his 30-year career, Greg has remained relevant by adapting to the changing culture of the contra community, and constantly seeking new, interesting, and accessible dances. Over the changing times, two elements of Greg’s approach has remained constant: keeping dances enjoyable for groups of dancers of varied size and skill levels, while teaching figures efficiently and intuitively. His calling talents have been appreciated by dancers throughout North America. 
Band: Good Company
Good Company is a trio that primarily plays for contra dances around New England. They draw their material from Irish, Scottish, New England, and Quebecois folk traditions, as well as original material heavily influenced by those traditions. The band includes Helen Kuhar on guitar and vocals, Cecily Mills on cello and vocals, and Rohan Weeden on fiddle. They bring the playfulness and dance-ability that hallmarks good contra dance music to all of their performances, regardless of venue. 
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-2/"]
start = "2024-10-19T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-19T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Chatham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Good Company"]
callers = ["Greg Frock"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Swingin' Tern Dances"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"