[[events]]
name = "BACDS Family Week"
details = """
BACDS Family Week celebrates its 31st year with its magical dance and music celebration in the beautiful redwoods of Aptos, CA. Open and welcoming to families of all kinds and sizes! 
Staff this year will include Shirleigh Brannon (Irish dance), Lindsay Verbil (English Country Dance), Yoyo Zhou (Contra) and Susan Frontczak (theater and storytelling), plus Talitha Amadeo Aho (singing), Jeff Spero (keyboard), M’Gilvry Allen (fiddle), Ben Saylor (Irish flute), Anne Bingham Goess (fiddle), Craig Johnson (keyboard), Lorraine Kostka (crafts), and Raffi Maslan and Andy Wilson (Circus Arts). Camp also offers Waldorf-inspired preschool and roving babysitters for the little ones. 
$975 adults, $840 teens, $650 kids 6-12, $300 kids 2-5. Work trade discount available."""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/familyweek/", "https://cdss.org/event/bay-area-country-dance-society-family-week-camp/"]
start_date = "2024-06-23"
end_date = "2024-06-29"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Aptos"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Lindsay Verbil", "Yoyo Zhou"]
price = "$650-$975"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "HTDS Summer Fun Assembly Dance Party"
details = """
Summertime is time for FUN at our Summer Fun Assembly Dance Party in our lovely air-conditioned hall! Whether you have danced with us before or have seen this dancing done in movies and TV shows, join us for a delightful journey of fun, friendship, and connection at our English Country Sunday dance party! 
An engaging dance style featuring a range of dances from 1650–2000s. Yes, English country dances are still being created as a living history dance form! Our programs are designed for both beginners and experienced dancers alike. 
Immerse yourself in a world of lively music, delightful tea, a potluck spread, and the warmth of newfound friendships. Whether you’re taking your first steps in this type of dance or seeking new challenges, our dance party promises an unforgettable experience for all! 
With callers Victor Lindsey & Lindsay Verbil
and featuring musicians Laura Osborn & Frank Hoppe 

Beginners Welcome
No Partner Needed
Costumes Optional

More details:  
Potluck Tea Time in July!

Please bring something to share.
HTDS will provide the basics along with hot tea and punch. Our community will bring potluck items to share at the tables. 
Please note: You are not required to bring something, however potluck items are appreciated. Please bring a family-size portion (4–8 small servings) or larger as you wish.
Our historical dance parties will be potluck. We invite all our community members to bring noshes to share for our tea time!

Costumes? Only if you wish! 

Of course, costumes are never required, and we like to encourage you to wear something that brings you joy! Perhaps something that celebrates summertime. Your favorite skirt you love to twirl in. Or that tie or cravat that makes your sunny personality shine through!
(With a reminder to avoid high heels, trains, wings, or anything else that drags, clunks, or sticks out, as these generally interfere with your dancing or the dancing of others. Thanks!)

Friendship Dance Scholarships

Friendship Dance Scholarships are available for all Historical Tea & Dance Society events.
Our community believes that dancing should be available for all. If you or a friend you know would be served by a Friendship Dance Scholarship, please reach out."""
links = ["https://historicalteaanddance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/htds-summer-fun-assembly-english-country-dance-party/"]
start = "2024-07-07T14:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-07-07T18:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "South Pasadena"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Lindsay Verbil", "Victor Lindsey"]
organisation = "Historical Tea & Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"