[[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2023-11-26/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance-2/2023-11-26/", "https://sfbaycontra.org/#event=76893451;instance=20231126160000"] start = "2023-11-26T16:00:00-08:00" end = "2023-11-26T19:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true callers = ["Kelsey Hartman"] price = "$15-$20" organisation = "Hayward Contra" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-01-04/"] start = "2024-01-04T20:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-01-04T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Corwin Zekley & Grace Fellows"] callers = ["Kelsey Hartman"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monterey Spring Bling Contra Dance" details = """ March 2nd: Rescheduled, now our Spring Bling! Contra Dance with The Little Big Band, and Kelsey Hartman calling! Drag out those fancy togs and don that glitter and glitz, it’s time to step lively, and put on the Ritz! Marta Lynch and Bob Silberstein playing the tunes, and Kelsey’s calling, will definitely get us in the mood to dance! Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. ​Prices: $12 General ​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations $5 active military & full-time students, with ID FREE! for children 12 & under ​""" links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance-3/"] start = "2024-03-02T18:40:00-08:00" end = "2024-03-02T22:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monterey" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Little Big Band"] callers = ["Kelsey Hartman"] price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "San Luis Obispo Monthly Contra Dance" details = "Live music and gender-neutral calling at the monthly contra dance in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dances are monthly on the 2nd Saturday. 6:30 lesson, dancing until 9:30." links = ["https://www.cccds.org/schedule/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-luis-obispo-monthly-contra-dance/2024-05-11/"] start = "2024-05-11T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-11T21:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "San Luis Obispo" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Little Big Band"] callers = ["Kelsey Hartman"] price = "$10" organisation = "Central Coast Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento Contra Dance" details = """ Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door.""" links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-05-25/"] start = "2024-05-25T19:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-25T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Magic Reelism"] callers = ["Kelsey Hartman"] price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-05-30/"] start = "2024-05-30T20:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-30T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Cain Raisers"] callers = ["Kelsey Hartman"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Circle Left" details = "Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month." links = ["https://www.queercontradance.org/circleleft.html", "https://cdss.org/event/circle-left/2024-10-05/"] start = "2024-10-05T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-10-05T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Oakland" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Kelsey Hartman"] price = "$5-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-11-07/"] start = "2024-11-07T20:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-11-07T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Green Gates"] callers = ["Kelsey Hartman"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento Contra Dance" details = """ Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door.""" links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-11-09/"] start = "2024-11-09T18:30:00-08:00" end = "2024-11-09T22:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Magic Reelism"] callers = ["Kelsey Hartman"] price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"