[[events]]
name = "ECD Atlanta Regular Dance"
details = """
How do I love ECD? Let me count the ways….
There is something for everyone!
Some people love ECD for the music—we dance to beautiful tunes taken from classical arrangements, old ballads, and the modern era. Others love ECD for its uncomplicated moves that are chained together to form intricate, lyrical patterns. And almost everyone loves ECD for the communal dance experience, which can be energizing, mesmerizing, and just plain fun! 
No dance partner necessary!
Don’t have a dance partner to bring with you? No problem! Just come alone. ECDA culture is that couples change partners at the end of every dance and no one sits out unless they want to. 
No experience necessary!
Never tried this before? No problem! Unlike in the movies, every ECDA dance starts with a walkthrough, during which the caller teaches the dancers what to do, and then continues to “Call” (give instruction and prompt the moves) throughout the entire dance. And, like other new skills, the terminology and moves used in ECD get easier with time and practice. Regular ECDA dances are beginner friendly and the atmosphere is supportive of new dancers. 
No fancy uniforms!
You may have seen ECD on TV before but English Country Dance in the 21st century is not all Regency Balls and period costumes (although there is certainly a time and a place for that—check out these suggestions for the Saturday night Ball at each year’s Fandango! dance weekend). No special clothing is needed for our regular ECDA dances other than clean, soft-soled shoes that won’t scruff up the dance floor. 
See for yourself. Here are clips of a group of ECDA dancers practicing in advance for the Saturday night Ball to be held during Fandango! 2015. Clips show the “walk through” and then the dance itself with calling by Everett Lunsford and music by ‘Round Robbin: Robbin Marcus (piano), Dave Marcus (concertina), and Meredith Doster (flute)."""
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/ecd-atlanta-regular-dance/2024-05-26/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-atlanta-2nd-4th-5th-sundays-3/"]
start = "2024-05-26T14:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-26T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Merriment"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer"]
price = "$9"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Atlanta"
details = """
2nd, 4th, and 5th Sunday afternoons 
Seth Tepfer & Viola Voilá
Terri Abler (viola), Stven Carlberg (piano) 
$9, cash or check"""
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-atlanta-2nd-4th-and-5th-sunday-afternoons-4/"]
start = "2024-08-11T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-11T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Viola Voilá"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer"]
price = "$9"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Atlanta Dance Weekend"
details = "Atlanta’s contra yearly dance weekend, features national level talent. In 2024, callers Will Mentor and Seth Tepfer; musicians: Drive Train and Faux Paws."
links = ["https://adw.contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/atlanta-dance-weekend/"]
start_date = "2024-11-08"
end_date = "2024-11-10"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Drive Train", "The Faux Paws"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer", "Will Mentor"]
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "John C. Campbell Folk School Winter Dance Week"
details = """
Join us for a favorite Folk School pastime of contras, squares, circles, sets, and more. Dances feature live music with callers teaching dances. 

Winter Dance Week, December 27-31
Dances open to the public
Callers: Janet Shepherd, Seth Tepfer, Annie Fain Barralon, Claire Takemori, Wendy Graham, Dan Seppeler, Susan Kevra, and more.
Bands: 3 bands per night, including Serendipity, Chicken Feathers, Brasstown Balfolk Band, and more!
Keith House Community Room

A donation of $5-10 per adult is suggested for most events, but all are welcome regardless of contribution. Lineup and schedule are subject to change. Check our online events calendar for the most up-to-date information."""
links = ["https://folkschool.configio.com/pd/2572/winter-dance-week", "https://cdss.org/event/john-c-campbell-folk-school-winter-dance-week/2024-12-27/", "https://cdss.org/event/john-c-campbell-folk-school-winter-dance-week/2024-12-28/", "https://cdss.org/event/john-c-campbell-folk-school-winter-dance-week/2024-12-29/", "https://cdss.org/event/john-c-campbell-folk-school-winter-dance-week/2024-12-30/", "https://cdss.org/event/john-c-campbell-folk-school-winter-dance-week/2024-12-31/"]
start = "2024-12-27T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-31T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Brasstown"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Brasstown Balfolk Band", "Chicken Feathers", "Serendipity"]
callers = ["Annie Fain Barralon", "Claire Takemori", "Dan Seppeler", "Janet Shepherd", "Seth Tepfer", "Susan Kevra", "Wendy Graham"]
price = "$482"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Stellar Days & Nights"
details = """
A 4-day, 3 night winter music and dance event in the Rocky Mountains – Buena Vista, CO. Contra, English Country, and Couples Dancing, plus workshops and music jams.  Cozy accommodations. Amazing scenery. Yummy food. 
National callers Seth Tepfer, and Wendy Graham, set to call. Music from Countercurrent (w/ Alex Sturbaum & Brian Lindsay); Joanna Hyde & Tadhg O Meachair; Harken! (w/Connie Michael & Harmony Tucker).  
Check out the website for information.   
Organized by: Arkansas Valley Music and Dance. 
Put this on your calendar now and plan to attend! Registration now open. Register here!"""
links = ["https://rockymountainranchdance.com", "https://cdss.org/event/stellar-days-nights-rocky-mountain-ranch-dance/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2506311286238510/"]
start = "2025-01-17T16:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-01-20T13:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Buena Vista"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Countercurrent", "Harken!", "Joanna Hyde & Tadhg O Meachair"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer", "Wendy Graham"]
organisation = "Arkansas Valley Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"