[[events]] name = "Contra Carnivale" links = ["https://contracarnivale.org/"] start = "2023-01-13T19:00:00-08:00" end = "2023-01-15T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "San Luis Obispo" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Notorious", "Riptide", "The Free Raisins"] callers = ["Lindsey Dono", "Seth Tepfer", "Will Mentor"] price = "$120-$195" organisation = "Sierra Music and Arts Institute" source = "events/usa/california.yaml" [[events]] name = "Supersonic" links = ["http://www.supersoniccontra.com/"] start_date = "2024-02-02" end_date = "2024-02-04" country = "USA" state = "WA" city = "Seattle" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Notorious", "Playing with Fyre"] callers = ["Seth Tepfer", "Will Mentor"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Carolina Meltdown" links = ["https://www.charlottecontradance.org/carolina-meltdown", "https://cdss.org/event/carolina-meltdown/"] start = "2024-03-08T16:00:00-05:00" end = "2024-03-10T16:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "SC" city = "Lake Wylie" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Syncopaths", "Drive Train"] callers = ["Seth Tepfer", "Diane Silver"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Spring @ Sautee" links = ["https://www.snca.org/contra/danceWeekend/page.php"] start = "2024-03-22T16:30:00-04:00" end = "2024-03-24T15:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "GA" city = "Helena" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Hot Coffee Breakdown", "ContraForce", "DJ TacoShel"] callers = ["Terry Doyle", "Seth Tepfer"] price = "$100-$135" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.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/2024-04-04/"] start = "2024-04-04T20:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-04T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Seth Tepfer"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Epicenter dance weekend" links = ["https://nbcds.org/epicenter-2024/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/907102560774142/"] start = "2024-04-05T19:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-07T17:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Mill Valley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Free Raisins", "Genticorum"] callers = ["Seth Tepfer", "Alex Deis-Lauby"] organisation = "North Bay Country Dance" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Palmetto Bug Stomp" links = ["http://charlestonfolk.weebly.com/palmetto-bug-stomp.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/862125718804871/", "https://cdss.org/event/palmetto-bug-stomp-2024/"] start = "2024-04-26T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2024-04-28T15:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "SC" city = "Charleston" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Wild Asparagus", "ContraForce"] callers = ["George Marshall", "Seth Tepfer"] price = "$140-$155" organisation = "Charleston Folk" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Flamingo Fling Weekend" details = "Seth Tepfer calls to music by Playing with Fyre! Join us in Oklahoma City!" links = ["https://scissortail.org/special-events/flamingo-fling/", "https://cdss.org/event/flamingo-fling-contra-weekend-oklahoma/"] start = "2024-06-07T17:00:00-04:00" end = "2024-06-09T17:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "OK" city = "Oklahoma City" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Playing with Fyre"] callers = ["Seth Tepfer"] price = "$65-$135" organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cumberland Dance Week" links = ["https://camp.cumberlanddanceweek.org/"] start_date = "2024-06-30" end_date = "2024-07-05" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Pleasantville" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Cosmic Otters"] callers = ["Seth Tepfer", "Wendy Graham Settle"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Moondance Dance Weekend" links = ["https://moondancesc.weebly.com/"] start_date = "2024-10-04" end_date = "2024-10-06" country = "USA" state = "SC" city = "Pickens" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Lighthouse", "Good & Plenty"] callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Seth Tepfer"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.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" [[events]] name = "Supersonic" links = ["https://www.supersoniccontra.com/"] start_date = "2025-02-07" end_date = "2025-02-09" country = "USA" state = "WA" city = "Seattle" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Gallimaufry", "Joyride"] callers = ["Seth Tepfer", "Cis Hinkle"] price = "$120-$240" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Lava Meltdown" details = """ Situated between Salt Lake City, Utah and Yellowstone National Park, Lava Hot Springs is a great choice among Idaho resorts and Utah resorts for relaxing activities and fun adventures.  This Idaho resort town treats you to beautiful scenery with many types of lodging. It is a peaceful community where you can unwind with your family and friends.  When you arrive, you will notice the beautiful mountains with a river running through. As you look about the town, there are many beautiful options for soaking in the lovely geothermal healing waters. Everything in town is walkable, there are many shops and restaurants and a charming main street to peruse. This is a town that is full of spa offerings such as massage. There are many quaint little restaurants where you will find great food.  Come to a great weekend of contra dancing to the musical stylings of Avourneen, a Celtic and Irish band out of Denver, Colorado. We will also feature the mystical music of Bandage a Trois, a local Idaho band. Our main caller is Seth Tepfer, a dynamic and fun dance teacher and caller. He will be hosting a caller’s workshop. This will be a weekend filled with soaking, dancing, lovely music, great food, and fun with old and new friends.  This dance has been on hold for five years, we are very excited to bring this dance weekend back and see all of your lovely faces!  Carrie Dayton-Madsen, Ray Madsen, and Courtney Brueckner""" links = ["http://www.lavameltdown2025.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/lava-meltdown-contra-dance-weekend/", "https://www.facebook.com/groups/lavameltdown.dance"] start = "2025-02-28T17:00:00-07:00" end = "2025-03-02T14:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "ID" city = "Lava Hot Springs" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Avourneen", "Bandage a Trois"] callers = ["Seth Tepfer"] price = "$75-$150" organisation = "Carrie Dayton-Madsen" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "PigTown Fling" details = "PigTown Fling 2025! Join us March 21-23, 2025! Details TBA." links = ["http://www.cincinnaticontradance.org/pigtown.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/pigtown-fling-2025/"] start = "2025-03-21T18:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-03-23T16:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "OH" city = "Cincinnati" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Engine Room", "The Mean Lids"] callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Seth Tepfer"] organisation = "Cincinnati Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"