[[events]] name = "Coming Home to Contra" links = ["https://nbcds.org/coming-home-to-contra/"] start_date = "2022-04-09" end_date = "2022-04-10" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Mill Valley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Stringrays", "StringFire!"] callers = ["Will Mentor", "Susan Petrick"] price = "$80-$115" organisation = "North Bay Country Dance" source = "events/usa/nbcds.yaml" [[events]] name = "Faultline Frolic" links = ["https://nbcds.org/faultline-frolic-2022/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/524008485845321/"] start = "2022-06-17T19:30:00-07:00" end = "2022-06-19T14:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Santa Rosa" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Notorious"] callers = ["Frannie Marr"] price = "$160" organisation = "North Bay Country Dance" source = "events/usa/nbcds.yaml" [[events]] name = "Music and Dance Week" links = ["https://ladyofthelake.org/june-week"] start_date = "2022-06-19" end_date = "2022-06-25" country = "USA" state = "ID" city = "Harrison" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Spin", "The Dam Beavers", "Fine Companions"] callers = ["Cis Hinkle", "Will Mentor", "Kalia Kliban"] price = "$640-$740" organisation = "Lady of the Lake" source = "events/usa/lady_of_the_lake.yaml" [[events]] name = "Family Week" links = ["https://www.bacds.org/familyweek/"] start_date = "2022-06-26" end_date = "2022-07-02" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Santa Cruz" styles = ["ecd", "scd", "contra"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/california.yaml" [[events]] name = "River Rendezvous" links = ["https://riverrendezvous.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/656454182128444/"] start = "2022-07-15T15:00:00-04:00" end = "2022-07-17T15:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "OH" city = "Coshocton" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Toss the Possum", "The Mean Lids"] callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Terry Doyle", "Carol Kopp"] price = "$95-$171.50" organisation = "Northeast Ohio Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/ohio.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dance S'More" links = ["https://ladyofthelake.org/dancesmore"] start_date = "2022-08-07" end_date = "2022-08-13" country = "USA" state = "ID" city = "Harrison" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Alex Sturbaum and Bryan Lindsay", "Audrey Knuth and Amy Englesberg"] callers = ["Susan Michaels", "Abigail Hobart"] price = "$450-$900" organisation = "Lady of the Lake" source = "events/usa/lady_of_the_lake.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balance the Bay" links = ["https://www.bacds.org/camps/btb2022/"] start_date = "2022-08-12" end_date = "2022-08-14" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "San Francisco" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["The Syncopaths", "The Dam Beavers"] callers = ["Will Mentor", "Lindsey Dono"] price = "$30-$175" organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/california.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sugar Hill Dance Weekend" links = ["http://bloomingtoncontra.org/sugar-hill/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1298453630640714/"] start = "2022-08-26T18:00:00-04:00" end = "2022-08-28T12:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "IN" city = "Bloomington" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$10-$55" organisation = "Bloomington Old-Time Music & Dance Group" source = "events/usa/indiana.yaml" [[events]] name = "Echo Summit Dance Camp" links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/echo-summit-dance-camp-2022/"] start = "2022-09-16T16:00:00-07:00" end = "2022-09-18T15:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Eloise & Co.", "Singularity"] callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Cis Hinkle"] price = "$300-$330" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/california.yaml" [[events]] name = "Fall Dance and Music Weekend" links = ["https://ladyofthelake.org/fallwend"] start_date = "2022-10-07" end_date = "2022-10-09" country = "USA" state = "ID" city = "Harrison" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Audacious", "Banna Damhsa"] callers = ["Franny Marr"] price = "$225" organisation = "Lady of the Lake" source = "events/usa/lady_of_the_lake.yaml" [[events]] name = "Moondance" links = ["https://moondancesc.weebly.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/710488663423385/"] start = "2022-10-07T16:30:00-04:00" end = "2022-10-09T14:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "SC" city = "Pickens" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Buzz Band", "Redbud Ramblers"] callers = ["Will Mentor", "Cis Hinkle"] price = "$65-$280" organisation = "Harvest Moon Folk Society" source = "events/usa/moondance.yaml" [[events]] name = "Fall Frolick" links = ["https://www.bacds.org/camps/fallwk2022/"] start_date = "2022-12-02" end_date = "2022-12-04" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Healdsburg" styles = ["ecd", "balfolk", "contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Audrey Knuth", "Jon Berger", "Rebecca King", "Jim Oakden", "Jeffrey Spero", "Christopher Jacoby", "Sande Gillette"] price = "$375" organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/california.yaml" [[events]] name = "Yuletide Frolick" links = ["https://lawrencecontra.wordpress.com/yuletide-frolick-2022/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/809660693586635/"] start = "2022-12-09T15:00:00-06:00" end = "2022-12-11T01:00:00-06:00" country = "USA" state = "KS" city = "Lawrence" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Jambaroque", "Kaw Creek"] callers = ["Wendy Graham"] price = "$105" organisation = "Lawrence Barn Dance Association" source = "events/usa/lawrence_barndance.yaml" [[events]] name = "Winter CDH" links = ["https://www.contradancersdelight.com/about-winter-cdh", "https://www.facebook.com/events/424841869594619/"] start_date = "2022-12-26" end_date = "2023-01-01" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Kingsport" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Toss the Possum", "Buzz Band"] callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Terry Doyle", "Warren Doyle"] price = "$370-$770" organisation = "Appalachian Folk School" source = "events/usa/cdh.yaml" [[events]] name = "Winter Dance Week" links = ["https://www.folkschool.org/2022/11/02/winter-dance-week/"] start_date = "2022-12-26" end_date = "2023-01-01" country = "USA" state = "NC" city = "Brasstown" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Erynn Marshall", "Carl Jones", "Karen Axelrod", "Rachel Bell", "Daron Douglas", "Audrey Knuth", "Noah Van Norstrand"] callers = ["Phil Jamison", "Kalia Kliban", "Diane Silver"] price = "$438" organisation = "John C. Campbell Folk School" source = "events/usa/john_c_campbell.yaml" [[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 = "Bayou Bedlam" links = ["https://bayoubedlam.org/"] start_date = "2023-02-10" end_date = "2023-02-12" country = "USA" state = "TX" city = "Houston" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Stomp Rocket"] callers = ["Mary Wesley"] price = "$40" organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society" source = "events/usa/houston.yaml" [[events]] name = "Flurry Festival" links = ["https://www.flurryfestival.org/"] start_date = "2023-02-17" end_date = "2023-02-19" country = "USA" state = "NY" city = "Saratoga Springs" styles = ["contra", "ecd", "scandi", "balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "DanceFlurry" source = "events/usa/flurry.yaml" [[events]] name = "Fiddling Frog" links = ["https://www.caldancecoop.org/special-events/fiddling-frog/"] start = "2023-02-24T19:00:00-08:00" end = "2023-02-26T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Pasadena" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Root System", "The Dam Beavers"] callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Jeremy Korr"] price = "$85-$190" organisation = "California Dance Co-Operative" source = "events/usa/california.yaml" [[events]] name = "Beantown Stomp" links = ["https://www.beantownstomp.com/"] start = "2023-03-10T19:30:00-05:00" end = "2023-03-12T15:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "MA" city = "Boston" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["River Road", "Eloise & Co."] callers = ["Luke Donforth", "Lisa Greenleaf"] price = "$40-$120" organisation = "JP Gender Free Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/boston.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hawaii Contra Dance Week" links = ["https://kalani.com/hawaii-contra-dance-week-march-2023/"] start = "2023-03-11T16:00:00-10:00" end = "2023-03-17T12:00:00-10:00" country = "USA" state = "HI" city = "Pahoa" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Tangent"] callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Claire Takemori"] price = "$1420-$3100" organisation = "Kalanimua" source = "events/usa/hawaii.yaml" [[events]] name = "Epicenter" links = ["https://nbcds.org/epicenter-2023/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1274767079982894/", "https://www.facebook.com/groups/1426278460928839/posts/3306456466244353/"] start = "2023-03-31T19:00:00-07:00" end = "2023-04-02T18:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Mill Valley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["The Latter Day Lizards", "The Figments"] callers = ["Cis Hinkle", "Lindsey Dono"] price = "$90-$175" organisation = "North Bay Country Dance" source = "events/usa/nbcds.yaml" [[events]] name = "NEFFA" links = ["https://www.neffa.org/"] start_date = "2023-04-21" end_date = "2023-04-23" country = "USA" state = "MA" city = "Marlborough" styles = ["contra", "scandi", "balfolk"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "NEFFA" source = "events/usa/neffa.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hands Four Spring Dance Weekend" links = ["https://hands4-berea.com/workshops", "https://www.facebook.com/events/747408533037689/"] start = "2023-04-21T18:30:00-04:00" end = "2023-04-23T15:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "KY" city = "Berea" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Wild Asparagus"] callers = ["George Marshall"] price = "$88-$99" organisation = "Hands Four" source = "events/usa/hands_four.yaml" [[events]] name = "Spring Dance Romance" links = ["https://tcdancers.org/sdr", "https://www.facebook.com/events/548500273810151/"] start = "2023-04-28T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2023-04-30T16:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "NC" city = "Chapel Hill" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Engine Room", "Nova"] callers = ["Will Mentor", "Eileen Thorsos"] price = "$120" organisation = "Triangle Country Dancers" source = "events/usa/chapel_hill.yaml" [[events]] name = "Whitewater Whirl" links = ["https://www.footmad.org/whirl"] start = "2023-05-05T18:00:00-04:00" end = "2023-05-07T13:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "WV" city = "Fayetteville" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Playing with Fyre", "Trillium"] callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Terry Doyle"] price = "$60-$110" organisation = "FOOTMAD" source = "events/usa/fayetteville.yaml" [[events]] name = "Spring CDH" links = ["https://www.contradancersdelight.com/"] start_date = "2023-05-12" end_date = "2023-05-19" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Kingsport" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Appalachian Folk School" cancelled = true source = "events/usa/cdh.yaml" [[events]] name = "FolkMADness Camp" links = ["https://folkmads.org/events/camps/folkmadness/"] start_date = "2023-05-26" end_date = "2023-05-29" country = "USA" state = "NM" city = "Socorro" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Eloise & Co.", "Supertrad", "The Cheap Shots", "The Parson Sisters", "Adobe Brothers"] callers = ["David Millstone", "Sue Rosen"] price = "$155-$455" organisation = "New Mexico Folk Music and Dance Society" source = "events/usa/socorro.yaml" [[events]] name = "Camp Sturtevant" links = ["https://www.caldancecoop.org/special-events/camp-sturtevant/"] start = "2023-05-26T13:45:00-07:00" end = "2023-05-29T17:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Los Angeles" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Uncle Farmer"] callers = ["Susan Petrick"] organisation = "California Dance Co-Operative" source = "events/usa/california.yaml" [[events]] name = "LCFD Spring Camp" links = ["https://www.lcfd.org/spring-camp-2023.html"] start_date = "2023-06-09" end_date = "2023-06-11" country = "USA" state = "MA" city = "Plymouth" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Lavender Country and Folk Dancers" source = "events/usa/pinewoods.yaml" [[events]] name = "Flamingo Fling" links = ["https://scissortail.org/special-events/flamingo-fling/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1471829789995845/", "https://flamingo.scissortail.org/online-reg-base.html?fbclid=IwAR3ibhjBbijgLo_U1nFp21dvxKSsclILkZxPjPo8HhDOn9o95iZP9rW93VU"] start = "2023-06-09T19:30:00-05:00" end = "2023-06-11T17:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "OK" city = "Oklahoma City" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Stomp Rocket"] callers = ["Diane Silver"] price = "$50-$125" organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society" source = "events/usa/oklahoma_city.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dance, Music & Spice" links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/dance-music-spice-at-cavell-2/"] start_date = "2023-06-17" end_date = "2023-06-24" country = "USA" state = "MI" city = "Lexington" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$950" organisation = "Pinewoods" source = "events/usa/pinewoods.yaml" [[events]] name = "July 4th Session" links = ["https://cds-boston-j4weekend.weebly.com/"] start = "2023-06-29T15:00:00-04:00" end = "2023-07-04T10:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "MA" city = "Plymouth" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Alchemy", "Night Watch"] price = "$383-$393" organisation = "CDS-Boston Centre" source = "events/usa/pinewoods.yaml" [[events]] name = "English-Scottish-Contra session" links = ["http://rscdsboston.org/pinewoods-esc.html"] start_date = "2023-07-03" end_date = "2023-07-07" country = "USA" state = "MA" city = "Plymouth" styles = ["scd", "contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Boston Branch, RSCDS" source = "events/usa/pinewoods.yaml" [[events]] name = "Family Week at Pinewoods" links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/off-season-family-week-at-pinewoods/"] start_date = "2023-07-15" end_date = "2023-07-22" country = "USA" state = "MA" city = "Plymouth" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$67-$950" organisation = "Pinewoods" source = "events/usa/pinewoods.yaml" [[events]] name = "American Dance & Music Week at Pinewoods" links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/american-dance-music-week-at-pinewoods/"] start_date = "2023-07-22" end_date = "2023-07-29" country = "USA" state = "MA" city = "Plymouth" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$950" organisation = "Pinewoods" source = "events/usa/pinewoods.yaml" [[events]] name = "Summer CDH" details = "Affordable, flexible dance week" links = ["https://www.contradancersdelight.com/about-summer-cdh-tst"] start = "2023-07-28T15:00:00-04:00" end = "2023-08-04T11:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Mountain City" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Toss the Possum", "Drive Trail"] callers = ["Terry Doyle", "Bob Isaacs"] price = "$160-$250" organisation = "Appalachian Folk School" source = "events/usa/cdh.yaml" [[events]] name = "Harmony of Song & Dance" links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/harmony-of-song-dance-at-pinewoods/"] start_date = "2023-07-29" end_date = "2023-08-05" country = "USA" state = "MA" city = "Plymouth" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$950" organisation = "Pinewoods" source = "events/usa/pinewoods.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dance S'More 2023" links = ["https://ladyofthelake.org/dancesmore", "https://www.facebook.com/events/629834818974969/"] start = "2023-08-06T16:00:00-07:00" end = "2023-08-12T13:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "ID" city = "Harrison" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Alex Sturbaum and Bryan Lindsay", "Audrey Knuth and Amy Englesberg"] callers = ["Lindsey Dono", "Susan Michaels"] price = "$465-$750" organisation = "Lady of the Lake" source = "events/usa/lady_of_the_lake.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balance the Bay" links = ["https://bacds.org/camps/btb2023/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/956293198944366/"] start = "2023-08-11T19:30:00-07:00" end = "2023-08-13T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "San Francisco" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Nova", "The Gaslight Tinkers"] callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf", "Michael Karcher"] price = "$30-$180" organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/california.yaml" [[events]] name = "Family Week" links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/family-week-at-agassiz-village/"] start_date = "2023-08-13" end_date = "2023-08-19" country = "USA" state = "ME" city = "Poland" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Pinewoods" source = "events/usa/pinewoods.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cascade of Music and Dance" links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/cascade-of-music-dance-at-louise/"] start_date = "2023-08-14" end_date = "2023-08-20" country = "USA" state = "MD" city = "Cascade" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$63-$915" organisation = "Pinewoods" source = "events/usa/pinewoods.yaml" [[events]] name = "Labor Day Dance Away" links = ["https://www.caldancecoop.org/special-events/labor-day-dance-away-2021/"] start_date = "2023-09-01" end_date = "2023-09-04" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Julian" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "California Dance Co-Operative" source = "events/usa/california.yaml" [[events]] name = "Adirondack Dance Weekend" links = ["https://www.danceflurry.org/adirondack-dance-weekend/"] start_date = "2023-09-29" end_date = "2023-10-01" country = "USA" state = "NY" city = "Silver Bay" styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Red Case Band"] price = "$150-$675" organisation = "DanceFlurry" source = "events/usa/flurry.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cascade Contras on the River" links = ["https://eugenefolklore.org/cascade-contras/", "https://www.facebook.com/groups/cascadecontras/posts/10160208421618964/", "https://www.facebook.com/groups/cascadecontras/permalink/10160107273273964"] start = "2023-09-29T18:00:00-07:00" end = "2023-10-01T16:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "OR" city = "Springfield" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Dam Beavers", "Bozzy MaCoo"] callers = ["Michael Karcher", "Susan Petrick"] price = "$120-$170" organisation = "Eugene Folklore Society" source = "events/usa/springfield.yaml" [[events]] name = "Fall Dance and Music Weekend" links = ["https://ladyofthelake.org/fallwend"] start_date = "2023-10-06" end_date = "2023-10-08" country = "USA" state = "ID" city = "Harrison" styles = ["contra", "scandi"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Engine Room", "Laurie Andres"] callers = ["George Marshall"] price = "$195-$350" organisation = "Lady of the Lake" source = "events/usa/lady_of_the_lake.yaml" [[events]] name = "Harvest Moon" links = ["https://www.sbcds.org/hm/"] start_date = "2023-10-13" end_date = "2023-10-15" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Santa Barbara" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Stringrays", "Eloise & Co."] callers = ["Will Mentor", "Jacqui Grennan"] price = "$70-$175" organisation = "Santa Barbara Contra Dance Society" source = "events/usa/sbcds.yaml" [[events]] name = "Music City Masquerade" details = """ Come to Nashville, TN for contra dancing and more at the Music City Masquerade. Lisa Greenleaf will call to the music of Audrey Jaber, Max Newman, and Stuart Kenney. Plan your costume (not required but always lots of fun) for the Saturday evening dance.  Cost: $104-$150, pay what you want Half price for full time students Limited scholarships available  """ links = ["https://cdss.org/event/music-city-masquerade/"] start_date = "2023-10-27" end_date = "2023-10-29" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Nashville" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf"] price = "$104-$150" organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Boo Camp" details = """ Hosted by New Mexico FolkMADS  When: October 27-29, 2023 Who: Frannie Marr, Countercurrent, Virginia Creepers, and YOU! How Much: Sliding scale: $320 recommended ($200 minimum) COVID Policy: vaccination required, rapid testing first day, masks optional  Boo Camp is a residential camp held in the Manzano Mountains outside of Albuquerque, NM (~1 hour from Albuquerque & 1:45 from Santa Fe). This is an all levels, family friendly dance weekend highlighting regional and national callers and bands. The schedule will include contra dancing, couples dancing, jamming, and the much adored, Halloween themed, Boo Ball! """ links = ["https://cdss.org/event/boo-camp-new-mexico/"] start = "2023-10-27T15:00:00-06:00" end = "2023-10-29T15:00:00-06:00" country = "USA" state = "NM" city = "Torreon" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$200-$320" organisation = "FolkMADS" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Fall Dance Weekend" details = """ Come dance to the music of Supertrad and Stomp Rocket with callers Gaye Fifer, Janine Smith, and guest caller Michael Karchar. All are welcome. This is a mask-optional and vaccine-optional dance. While dancing, we will have a mask-required line if enough people show up who are interested. Details and registration will be forthcoming on our website.   """ links = ["https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-fall-dance-weekend/", "https://pittsburghcontra.org/fdw/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/608965457991737/"] start = "2023-10-27T20:00:00-04:00" end = "2023-10-29T15:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "PA" city = "Pittsburgh" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Stomp Rocket", "Supertrad"] callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Janine Smith", "Michael Karchar"] price = "$60-$120" organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Foggy Moon Contra Dance Weekend" details = """ Monterey Country Dance Community is thrilled to be back for our 7th annual Foggy Moon Contra Dance Weekend! Join us for three days of dancing to nationally renowned musicians and callers in beautiful downtown Monterey, California. Spots fill up fast, so register today! November 3-5, 2023 Music by Elixir and The Free Raisins Calling by Nils Fredland and Lindsey Dono at the Monterey YMCA, 600 Camino el Estero in Monterey, CA Dance with us Friday night through Sunday night in beautiful Monterey, CA The YMCA of the Monterey Peninsula is an airy WWII-era wooden USO dance hall, just a short walk from the ocean and historic downtown Monterey. Healthy light snacks will be provided every day, all day, with tables indoors and out The details of our COVID policy will be finalized later, but our regular dance series has a policy of masks optional at this time. We will have good quality paper masks available, for those who would like to use them, and we will work to ensure ventilation in the hall, no matter the weather Work scholarships available! More information available on our website""" links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/foggy-moon-contra-dance-weekend/"] start = "2023-11-03T18:30:00-04:00" end = "2023-11-05T22:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monterey" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Elixir", "The Free Raisins"] callers = ["Lindsey Dono", "Nils Fredland"] organisation = "Monterey Contra Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Head for the Hills" details = "A getaway weekend of dance, music, and song in the Poconos (PA), sponsored by Princeton Country Dancers." links = ["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/about-hfth", "https://cdss.org/event/head-for-the-hills/"] start = "2023-11-10T17:00:00-05:00" end = "2023-11-12T15:15:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "PA" city = "Kunkletown" styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["A Joyful Noise", "Brooklyn Swing Ensemble", "Millserati", "Raise the Roof", "TWeLve"] callers = ["Dave Rupp", "Donna Hunt", "Michael Karcher", "Robert Mills", "Ted Rudofker"] price = "$115-$225" organisation = "Princeton Country Dancers" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Fire Ant Frolic" details = """ The Traditional Austin Area Dance Association is pleased to announce the 24th Annual Fire Ant Frolic Contra Dance Weekend! Caller: Bob Issacs Band: Playing with Fyre Mark your calendar and join us for a Great Weekend of Music, Friendship and Dancing! Including party on Saturday Night (wear your fire colors!), workshops, hot local band for a Saturday session, 30 minute mind-blowing medley, and potluck brunch on Sunday. More information at FireAntFrolic.org""" links = ["https://fireantfrolic.org/wp/", "https://cdss.org/event/fire-ant-frolic/"] start = "2023-11-17T19:00:00-06:00" end = "2023-11-19T14:00:00-06:00" country = "USA" state = "TX" city = "Austin" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Contraverts", "Playing with Fyre"] callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Marc Airhart", "Rich MacMath"] organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dancing Fish" links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/"] start_date = "2024-01-05" end_date = "2024-01-06" country = "USA" state = "FL" city = "Melrose" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Audacious"] callers = ["Frannie Marr"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Chambana Jan Jam" links = ["http://www.urbana-contra.org/jan_jam.html"] start_date = "2024-01-05" end_date = "2024-01-07" country = "USA" state = "IL" city = "Urbana" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Eupohr", "Turnip the Beet", "Meadowhawk"] callers = ["Sarah Kaiser", "Georges Augustin", "Nedra McNeil"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contra Carnivale" links = ["https://contracarnivale.org/"] start_date = "2024-01-12" end_date = "2024-01-14" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "San Luis Obispo" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Elixir", "The Syncopaths", "Eloise & Co."] callers = ["Nils Fredland", "Cis Hinkle", "Susan Petrick"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "36th Ralph Page Dance Event" links = ["https://www.neffa.org/ralph-page/rpde/", "https://cdss.org/event/neffas-ralph-page-dance-weekend/2024-01-12/1/", "https://cdss.org/event/neffas-ralph-page-dance-weekend/2024-01-12/2/", "https://cdss.org/event/ralph-page-dance-weekend-saturday/", "https://cdss.org/event/ralph-page-dance-weekend-friday-evening/", "https://cdss.org/event/neffas-ralph-page-dance-weekend/2024-01-13/"] start = "2024-01-12T19:30:00-05:00" end = "2024-01-13T22:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "MA" city = "Worcester" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Sugar River Band", "Canterbury Dance Orchestra"] callers = ["Tod Whittemore", "Lisa Greenleaf", "Dudley Laufman"] price = "$40-$65" organisation = "NEFFA" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contra Swing Shift Weekend" links = ["https://www.swingshift.ltda.us/"] start_date = "2024-01-26" end_date = "2024-01-27" country = "USA" state = "KY" city = "Berea" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Meadowhawk"] callers = ["Charley Harvey"] price = "$32-$55" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Snow Ball Dance Weekend" details = """ We will be dancing January 26th, 27th and 28th in Gulfport, Florida to the music of two fabulous bands – Kingfisher, the eclectic duo of Cecilia Vacanti and Jeff Kaufman; and Nova, a neo-trad trio from New England featuring Kathleen Fownes, Everest Whitman, and Guillermo Sparrow-Pepin. Our callers will be Janine Smith and Will Mentor. Registration opens October 15, and tickets are $120. After December 20, the price is $135.""" links = ["http://floridasnowball.tampabaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/snow-ball-dance-weekend/"] start = "2024-01-26T18:00:00-05:00" end = "2024-01-28T14:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "FL" city = "Gulfport" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Kingfisher", "Nova"] callers = ["Janine Smith", "Will Mentor"] price = "$120-$135" organisation = "Tampa Friends of Old Time Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dancing Fish" links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/"] start_date = "2024-02-02" end_date = "2024-02-03" country = "USA" state = "FL" city = "Melrose" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Mary Wesley"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.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 = "Cabin Fever" links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/cfschedule"] start_date = "2024-02-09" end_date = "2024-02-11" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Knoxville" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Hot Coffee Breakdown", "Baba Yaga's Stew"] callers = ["Timothy Klein"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bayou Bedlam" links = ["http://www.bayoubedlam.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/bayou-bedlam/"] start = "2024-02-09T19:30:00-06:00" end = "2024-02-11T19:30:00-06:00" country = "USA" state = "TX" city = "Houston" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Dam Beavers"] callers = ["Gaye Fifer"] organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Phoenix Winter Frolic" details = "A mini-weekend of three contra dances with Joyance and Christine Merryman. Pre-registration required." links = ["https://phxtmd.org/winter-frolic-2024", "https://cdss.org/event/phoenix-winter-frolic/"] start = "2024-02-09T20:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-02-10T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "AZ" city = "Phoenix" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Joyance"] callers = ["Christine Merryman"] price = "$15-$75" organisation = "Phoenix Traditional Music & Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Corvallis Contra Dance Weekend" links = ["http://corvallisfolklore.org/ccw/"] start_date = "2024-02-16" end_date = "2024-02-18" country = "USA" state = "OR" city = "Corvallis" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Riptide", "The Fiddle Hellions"] callers = ["Frannie Marr", "Julian Blechner"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dance Flurry Festival" links = ["http://www.flurryfestival.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/the-2024-flurry-festival/"] start = "2024-02-16T19:00:00-05:00" end = "2024-02-18T19:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "NY" city = "Saratoga Springs" styles = ["contra", "ecd", "scandi", "balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Countercurrent", "Engine Room", "River Road", "Supertrad"] callers = ["Adina Gordon", "Bob Isaacs", "Liz Nelson", "Isaac Banner", "Lisa Greenleaf"] organisation = "DanceFlurry" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Fiddling Frog" details = "A full weekend of great contra dancing to fabulous bands and skillful callers in Pasadena, CA. Callers Lisa Greenleaf and Susan Michaels, bands are Stomp Rocket (Dave Langford, Bethany Waickman & Glen Loper) & Engine Room (Noah VanNorstrand, Kelsey Wells, Alex Sturbaum). Check out the website for more information including Google Form Registration and methods of payment." links = ["https://www.caldancecoop.org/special-events/fiddling-frog/", "https://cdss.org/event/fiddling-frog-contra-dance-weekend/"] start = "2024-02-23T18:30:00-08:00" end = "2024-02-25T23:15:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Pasadena" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Engine Room", "Stomp Rocket"] callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf", "Susan Michaels"] organisation = "California Dance Co-Operative" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dancing Fish" links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/"] start_date = "2024-03-01" end_date = "2024-03-02" country = "USA" state = "FL" city = "Melrose" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Old-Time Superstars"] callers = ["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 = "Hash Dance Weekend" links = ["https://fsgw.org/hashtag-dance-weekend", "https://cdss.org/event/dance-weekend/"] start_date = "2024-03-09" end_date = "2024-03-10" country = "USA" state = "MD" city = "Glen Echo" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["River Road", "The Ice Cream Truckers"] callers = ["Will Mentor", "Alex Deis-Lauby"] organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Beantown Stomp" links = ["https://www.beantownstomp.com"] start_date = "2024-03-15" end_date = "2024-03-17" country = "USA" state = "MA" city = "Cambridge" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Mean Lids", "The Figments"] callers = ["Maia McCormick", "Will Mentor"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Spring Breakdown Dance Weekend" details = """ A full weekend of dancing, workshops, and social events featuring music by Nova and calling by Emily Rush! Our dance venue is the beautifully restored 1930s Kimball Ballroom on the Stephens College campus in Columbia, Missouri.  Featured band and caller: A well-known and loved band, Nova is a neo-trad trio hailing from New England and featuring Kathleen Fownes on fiddle, Everest Witman on guitar and mandolin, and Guillaume Sparrow-Pepin on accordion and piano. Nova draws from both traditional repertoire and original compositions to create high-energy music for concerts and dancing. Emily Rush is one of the most sought-after callers in the business, calling with energy and skill: “Contra dancing has always been about connection, inclusivity, joy, and play; as a caller I make that my goal for each gig.” Tickets: Early Bird pricing available through March 1! Weekend passes good for all weekend events are $105, and $115 after March 1. Register online at Eventbrite or at our website for a la carte pricing for individual dances and workshops, and discounts for students. Registration forms can be printed from the website and returned by mail. Registration is also available at the door. COVID policy: All attendees are required to present a negative COVID test for admittance upon arrival for the weekend. See website or Eventbrite for details.  Financial assistance for this project has been provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency, and the City of Columbia, Office of Cultural Affairs.""" links = ["https://mmtd.wordpress.com/dance-weekend-2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/spring-breakdown-dance-weekend/"] start = "2024-03-15T19:00:00-05:00" end = "2024-03-17T15:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "MO" city = "Columbia" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Nova"] callers = ["Emily Rush"] price = "$105-$115" organisation = "Mid-Missouri Traditional Dancers" source = "events/usa/cdss.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 = "Pigtown Fling" details = """ Happy news! Pigtown Fling is back! We are so thrilled and hope you will be able to join us for this awesome contra dance weekend! Online registration is open—register early and make sure you get a spot! Friday: music by Trillium with caller Darlene Underwood. Saturday and Sunday: music by Elixir with caller Nils Fredland. Please join us for great music, great people, and great dancing! Early Bird $110 until Jan. 22nd; $130 after Jan 22nd.""" links = ["http://www.cincinnaticontradance.org/pigtown.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/pigtown-fling/", "https://cdss.org/event/pigtown-fling-2/"] start = "2024-03-22T18:00:00-04:00" end = "2024-03-24T15:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "OH" city = "Cincinnati" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Elixir", "Trillium"] callers = ["Darlene Underwood", "Nils Fredland"] price = "$110-$130" organisation = "Cincinnati Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dancing Fish" links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/"] start_date = "2024-04-05" end_date = "2024-04-06" country = "USA" state = "FL" city = "Melrose" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Stomp Rocket"] callers = ["Janine Smith"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.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 = "Call of the Loon" details = """ Welcome Spring Back To Minnesota! Tapestry Folkdance Center invites you to the 11th Annual Call of the Loon – Contra Dance Weekend! Join us and a fabulous line-up of talent with live music from Stringrays and Northern Aire, and dynamic callers Will Mentor and Ted Hodapp! It’s a fun weekend featuring an active schedule and many dancing opportunities. Visit our website for online registration and more information!""" links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/call-of-the-loon.html", "https://cdss.org/event/call-of-the-loon-contra-dance-weekend-minneapolis-mn/"] start_date = "2024-04-12" end_date = "2024-04-14" country = "USA" state = "MN" city = "Minneapolis" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Stringrays", "Northern Aire"] callers = ["Ted Hodapp", "Will Mentor"] organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "NexGen Contra Weekend" links = ["https://aactmad.org/nexgen-contra"] start_date = "2024-04-12" end_date = "2024-04-14" country = "USA" state = "MI" city = "Ann Arbor" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Starling", "Pimento Mori"] callers = ["Katie Zanders", "River Rainbowface"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "NexGen Contra Weekend" details = """ Three days of contra and techno contra with some waltzing and a flourishes and dips workshop! Calling by Katie Zanders & River Rainbowface Terminology: Larks & Robins and Positional Music by Starling & Pimento Mori Techno DJ: Talya Raitzyk Three meals provided throughout the weekend.""" links = ["https://aactmad.org/nexgen-contra", "https://cdss.org/event/nexgen-contra-weekend/"] start = "2024-04-12T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2024-04-14T13:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "MI" city = "Ann Arbor" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Pimento Mori", "Starling"] callers = ["Katie Zanders", "River Rainbowface"] organisation = "AACTMAD" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Springforth Ball and Dance Weekend" details = """ The Traditional American Dance and Music Society invites you to the 27th Annual Springforth Ball & Dance Weekend April 12-13-14, 2024 Featuring Drive Train Ed Howe (fiddle) Bennett Konesni (guitar), and Noah Fishman (bass, mandolin & bouzouki) with Gaye Fifer calling Join us for a high energy weekend of food, dance, music, and workshops.""" links = ["https://tadamsva.org/springforth-2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/springforth-ball-and-dance-weekend/"] start = "2024-04-12T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2024-04-14T15:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "VA" city = "Richmond" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Drive Train"] callers = ["Gaye Fifer"] organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Queer Contra Dance Camp" details = "Queer Contra Dance Camp is a queer-normative contra dance weekend in the California redwoods with incredible talent and an enthusiastic and friendly community." links = ["https://www.queercontradance.org/queercamp.html", "https://cdss.org/event/queer-contra-dance-camp/2024-04-12/"] start = "2024-04-12T18:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-14T15:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Aptos" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Nimbus", "River Road"] callers = ["Andy Shore", "Isaac Banner"] price = "$125-$500" organisation = "San Francisco Bay Queer Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dancing Fish" links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/"] start_date = "2024-04-19" end_date = "2024-04-21" country = "USA" state = "FL" city = "Melrose" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Wild Asparagus"] callers = ["George Marshall"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "NEFFA" details = "13 parallel stages, Friday thru Sunday." links = ["https://www.neffa.org/festival-home/"] start = "2024-04-19T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2024-04-21T17:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "MA" city = "Marlborough" styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "e-ceilidh", "ecd", "scd", "scandi"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Live Wire", "Kingfisher", "Torrent", "Good Company", "Dogtown"] callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby", "Rick Mohr", "Ben Sachs-Hamilton", "Bob Isaacs", "Michael Karcher", "Dereck Kalish"] organisation = "NEFFA" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dandelion Romp" links = ["https://advance.oberlin.edu/events/2024/04/19/dandelion-romp-2024"] start = "2024-04-19T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2024-04-21T16:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "OH" city = "Oberlin" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Elixir", "Engine Room"] callers = ["Adina Gordon", "Nils Fredland"] price = "$30-$65" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hands Four Spring Dance Weekend" links = ["https://www.hands4-berea.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/21st-hands-four-spring-dance-weekend-berea-ky/"] start_date = "2024-04-26" end_date = "2024-04-28" country = "USA" state = "KY" city = "Berea" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Playing with Fyre"] callers = ["Terry Doyle", "Sarah Kaiser"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Trillium Twirl" links = ["https://michigandanceheritage.org/trilliumtwirl/"] start_date = "2024-04-26" end_date = "2024-04-28" country = "USA" state = "MI" city = "Dowling" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Hot Coffee Breakdown"] callers = ["Bob Isaacs"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Portland Raindance Weekend" links = ["http://www.portlandraindance.org/"] start_date = "2024-04-26" end_date = "2024-04-28" country = "USA" state = "OR" city = "Portland" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Drive Train", "Stringrays"] callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf", "Will Mentor"] organisation = "TryContra" 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 = "When In Doubt, Swing!" details = "Contra Dance Weekend in Dallas, Texas, featuring Wendy Graham calling to the music of The Gaslight Tinkers." links = ["https://www.nttds.org/wids/home.html", "https://cdss.org/event/when-in-doubt-swing-contra-dance-weekend/"] start = "2024-04-26T19:00:00-05:00" end = "2024-04-28T14:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "TX" city = "Dallas" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["The Gaslight Tinkers"] callers = ["Wendy Graham"] price = "$50-$120" organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dancing Fish" links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/"] start_date = "2024-05-03" end_date = "2024-05-04" country = "USA" state = "FL" city = "Melrose" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["River Road"] callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Whitewater Whirl" details = """ The Whitewater Whirl returns for its 17th year in West Virginia’s New River Gorge area. Gaye Fifer and Janine Smith call to the tunes of Hot Coffee Breakdown: Tom Cunningham (fiddle), Luis de Leon (percussion/harmonica), Kate Sanders (keyboard)—and Brazenkeys, with Tadhg Ó Meachair (all-Ireland champion on accordion), Joanna Hyde (fiddle), and Eric Schedler (piano). New Deal-era dance hall with suspended wooden floor, free tent camping or dorm style bunks, motels and B&Bs in area, meal plan available. Register at WhitewaterWhirl.org. Sponsored by Kanawha Valley Friends of Old Time Music and Dance (FOOTMAD). $115, under 30 $75""" links = ["https://www.footmad.org/whirl", "https://cdss.org/event/whitewater-whirl-contra-dance-weekend/"] start = "2024-05-03T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2024-05-05T15:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "WV" city = "Fayetteville" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Brazenkeys", "Hot Coffee Breakdown"] callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Janine Smith"] price = "$75-$115" organisation = "Kanawha Valley Friends of Old Time Music and Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Lake Eden Arts Festival - Spring" links = ["https://theleaf.org/"] start_date = "2024-05-10" end_date = "2024-05-11" country = "USA" state = "NC" city = "Black Mountain" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Playing with Fyre"] callers = ["Claire Takemori"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contradancers Delight Holiday" links = ["https://www.contradancersdelight.com/"] start = "2024-05-10T20:00:00-04:00" end = "2024-05-17T12:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Mountain City" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Toss the Possum", "Drive Train", "Buzz Band", "George Paul", "DJ TacoShel"] callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Terry Doyle", "Devin Pohly", "Warren Doyle"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "FolkMADness Music & Dance Camp" links = ["http://folkmads.org/events/camps/folkmadness/"] start_date = "2024-05-24" end_date = "2024-05-27" country = "USA" state = "NM" city = "Socorro" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Toss the Possum"] callers = ["Jeremy Korr", "Lo Peckman"] price = "$175-$460" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Spring Dance Romance" links = ["https://tcdancers.org/sdr"] start_date = "2024-05-24" end_date = "2024-05-26" country = "USA" state = "NC" city = "Carrboro" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Mean Lids", "River Road"] callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Alex Deis-Lauby"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Northwest Folklife" links = ["https://nwfolklife.org/festival/home.html"] start_date = "2024-05-24" end_date = "2024-05-27" country = "USA" state = "WA" city = "Seattle" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Countercurrent", "Chicken Feathers", "Good Company", "3 Wheel Drive", "SonoOnos", "Play for Keeps"] callers = ["Susan Michaels", "Charlie Fenton", "Isaac Banner", "Jessee Partridge", "Susan Petrick", "Koren Wake"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dancing Bears 40th Dance Camp" details = "Dancing Bears of Alaska host their 40th annual Dance Camp in 2024. Visiting talent includes George Marshall and Louise Siddons calling; The Stringrays and trio Sail Away Ladies playing lively contra dance music. Join us at beautiful King’s Lake Camp, for a playful Memorial Day weekend event that is sure to delight. Catering this year by Turkish Delight of Anchorage. Registration opens March 15, 2024." links = ["https://www.thedancingbears.org/dance-camp", "https://cdss.org/event/dancing-bears-40th-dance-camp/"] start = "2024-05-24T15:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-05-27T18:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "AK" city = "Wasilla" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Sail Away Ladies", "Stringrays"] callers = ["George Marshall", "Louise Siddons"] price = "$330" organisation = "The Dancing Bears" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Meet Me in St Louis" links = ["https://childgrove.org/stl-dance-weekends/meetmeinstlouis", "https://www.facebook.com/events/871111018094385/"] start = "2024-05-24T18:00:00-05:00" end = "2024-05-27T15:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "MO" city = "Webster Groves" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Audacious", "Roger Wilco"] callers = ["Bob Isaacs"] price = "$50-$110" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dancing Fish" links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/"] start_date = "2024-06-07" end_date = "2024-06-08" country = "USA" state = "FL" city = "Melrose" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Eloise & Co."] callers = ["Steve Zakon-Anderson"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Taste of Haven" links = ["https://www.contracorners.net/events/taste-of-haven-2024/"] start_date = "2024-06-07" end_date = "2024-06-09" country = "USA" state = "IN" city = "Syracuse" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Critter du Jour", "Pimento Mori"] callers = ["Darlene Underwood", "Dwayne Johnson", "Jo Mortland"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Gender-Free Dance Camp" links = ["https://www.lcfd.org/spring-camp-2024.html"] start = "2024-06-07T15:00:00-04:00" end = "2024-06-09T16:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "MA" city = "Plymouth" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Maia McCormick", "Scott Higgs", "Stephanie Marie"] price = "$150-$400" organisation = "TryContra" 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 = "Dance Trance Weekend" links = ["https://www.dancetrance.ltda.us/", "https://cdss.org/event/dance-trance-in-lexington-ky/"] start = "2024-06-07T20:00:00-04:00" end = "2024-06-09T15:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "KY" city = "Lexington" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Hot Coffee Breakdown", "Dreamdance"] callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Joe Wilkie"] price = "$50-$115" organisation = "Lexington Traditional Dance Association" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Summer Soiree" links = ["https://ashevillecontra.wixsite.com/summer-soiree-2024"] start_date = "2024-06-14" end_date = "2024-06-16" country = "USA" state = "NC" city = "Asheville" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Supertrad", "The Ice Cream Truckers", "Rushfest", "Playing with Fyre"] callers = ["Nils Fredland", "Cis Hinkle", "Emily Rush"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Swing into Summer" links = ["http://www.swingintosummer.org/"] start_date = "2024-06-14" end_date = "2024-06-16" country = "USA" state = "MA" city = "Plymouth" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Countercurrent", "Miranda Weinberg, Aaron Marcus, & Carrie Rose"] callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Adina Gordon"] price = "$100-$260" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Potato Run Revival" details = "Mini contra dance weekend at O’Bannon Woods State Park outside Corydon, Indiana. Dances on Friday night (8-10:30 pm) and Saturday morning (10 am-Noon) with the option to drive to Louisville, KY Saturday night for their dance 8-11 pm). Tents camping and bunks available for dancers staying overnight. Dance is donation-based (recommended $30-50 for the weekend, cash at the door), with no advance registration. More details on Facebook." links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/811008967657755/", "https://cdss.org/event/potato-run-revival/"] start = "2024-06-14T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2024-06-15T12:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "IN" city = "Corydon" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Tom Cunningham & Friends"] callers = ["Greer Hannan"] price = "$30-$50" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dance, Music & Spice" links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/dance-music-spice-at-cavell/"] start_date = "2024-06-15" end_date = "2024-06-22" country = "USA" state = "MI" city = "Lexington" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Will Mentor"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[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 = "Lady of the Lake June Week" links = ["http://www.ladyofthelake.org/june-week/"] start = "2024-06-23T15:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-06-29T11:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "ID" city = "Harrison" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Constellation", "Countercurrent", "The Canote Brothers"] callers = ["Susan Petrick", "Wendy Graham"] price = "$595-$995" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "July Fourth" links = ["https://cds-boston-j4weekend.weebly.com/"] start_date = "2024-06-27" end_date = "2024-07-01" country = "USA" state = "MA" city = "Plymouth" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Old Songs Festival" links = ["http://festival.oldsongs.org/"] start_date = "2024-06-28" end_date = "2024-06-30" country = "USA" state = "NY" city = "Voorheesville" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Moving Violations", "Stove Dragon"] callers = ["David Eisenstadter", "Adina Gordon"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "AmWeek" links = ["https://amweek.camp/"] start_date = "2024-06-30" end_date = "2024-07-05" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Ben Lomond" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Potent Brew"] callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby", "Chris Page"] price = "$320-$800" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.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 = "Pinewoods English-Scottish-Contra" links = ["https://rscdsboston.org/pinewoods-esc.html"] start_date = "2024-07-01" end_date = "2024-07-05" country = "USA" state = "MA" city = "Plymouth" styles = ["contra", "ecd", "scd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["River Road"] callers = ["Michael Karcher"] price = "$335-$453" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dancing Fish" links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/"] start_date = "2024-07-04" end_date = "2024-07-06" country = "USA" state = "FL" city = "Melrose" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Dam Beavers", "Wind that Shakes the Barley"] callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Katie Zanders"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Roanoke Railroader" links = ["http://www.roanokerailroader.com/"] start_date = "2024-07-04" end_date = "2024-07-07" country = "USA" state = "VA" city = "Salem" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Toss the Possum", "The Latter Day Lizards"] callers = ["Will Mentor", "Gaye Fifer"] price = "$95-$160" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "River Rendezvous" details = "Contra dance weekend at Lake Park. Dance in a 1920s dance hall with air conditioning. The 2024 Lineup features Toss the Possum and Drive Train. Calling by Terry Doyle and Devin Pohly. Carol Kopp will call English. Sound by Ed Howe." links = ["https://www.riverrendezvous.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/river-rendezvous/"] start = "2024-07-12T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2024-07-14T15:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "OH" city = "Coshocton" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Drive Train", "Toss the Possum"] callers = ["Carol Kopp", "Devin Pohly", "Terry Doyle"] price = "$115-$165" organisation = "Crooked River Contradancers" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ashokan Northern Week" links = ["https://ashokancenter.org/product/northern-week-2024/"] start_date = "2024-07-14" end_date = "2024-07-20" country = "USA" state = "NY" city = "Olivebridge" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Will Mentor", "Susan Kevra", "John Krumm"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Summergreen" links = ["https://bozemanfolklore.org/summergreen/"] start_date = "2024-07-19" end_date = "2024-07-21" country = "USA" state = "MT" city = "Livingston" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Dam Beavers", "Drovers Grove"] callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby", "Rab Cummings"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "American Dance & Music Week" links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/american-dance-music-week-2/"] start_date = "2024-07-20" end_date = "2024-07-27" country = "USA" state = "MA" city = "Plymouth" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf", "Will Mentor", "Lindsey Dono"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Southern Aire" links = ["https://joyboundliving.com/dawn-dance"] start_date = "2024-07-25" end_date = "2024-07-27" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Mountain City" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Playing with Fyre", "Howe and Company"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Falcon Ridge Folk Festival" links = ["http://falconridgefolk.com/"] start_date = "2024-07-26" end_date = "2024-07-28" country = "USA" state = "CT" city = "Goshen" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Gaslight Tinkers"] callers = ["George Marshall"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Harmony of Song & Dance" links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/harmony-of-song-dance-at-pinewoods/"] start_date = "2024-07-27" end_date = "2024-08-05" country = "USA" state = "MA" city = "Plymouth" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf", "Brooke Friendly"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Good Life Gallop" links = ["https://www.thegoodlifegallop.org/"] start = "2024-08-02T17:00:00-05:00" end = "2024-08-04T16:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "NE" city = "Omaha" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Kaw Creek"] callers = ["Kate McBride"] price = "$30-$75" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Susquehanna Folk Festival" details = """ The best weekend of the summer! The Susquehanna Folk Festival returns on the second weekend of August with world-class performers and hands-on fun. Join us at the Appell Center in downtown York, PA for a full weekend of live music, dancing, jams, and family activities.""" links = ["https://www.sfmsfolk.org/festival/SusquehannaFolkFestival.html", "https://cdss.org/event/susquehanna-folk-festival/"] start_date = "2024-08-09" end_date = "2024-08-11" country = "USA" state = "PA" city = "York" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Contra Rebels", "Dead Sea Squirrels"] callers = ["Janine Smith", "Bob Nicholson"] organisation = "Susquehanna Folk Music Society" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Family Week" links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/family-week-at-agassiz-village-2/"] start_date = "2024-08-11" end_date = "2024-08-17" country = "USA" state = "ME" city = "Poland" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Mary Wesley"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cascade of Music & Dance" links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/cascade-of-music-dance-at-louise/"] start_date = "2024-08-12" end_date = "2024-08-18" country = "USA" state = "MD" city = "Cascade" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Wendy Graham Settle", "Gaye Fifer"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Mentone" links = ["http://www.footmadbirmingham.org/mentone.html"] start_date = "2024-08-16" end_date = "2024-08-18" country = "USA" state = "AL" city = "Mentone" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Mean Lids", "The Yellow Dandies"] callers = ["Cis Hinkle"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Campers’ Week" links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/campers-week-at-pinewoods/"] start_date = "2024-08-17" end_date = "2024-08-24" country = "USA" state = "MA" city = "Plymouth" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Sue Rosen"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balance the Bay" details = "Balance the Bay is a high-power contra weekend in San Francisco, located just 2000 feet from the ocean, overlooking Lake Merced. Hot dancing in the cool ocean breeze! This year we feature Riptide and Countercurrent, with gender-neutral calling by Jacqui Grennan and Maia McCormick. Lots of space, lots of parking, lots of food, lots of fun! Register now." links = ["https://bacds.org/camps/btb2024/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/367690706325047/", "https://cdss.org/event/balance-the-bay-san-francisco-contra-weekend/"] start = "2024-08-16T19:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-08-18T17:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "San Francisco" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Riptide", "Countercurrent"] callers = ["Jacqui Grennan", "Maia McCormick"] organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sugar Hill Dance Weekend" details = """ The 44th Annual Sugar Hill Contra Dance Weekend presented by the Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group! Friday evening, August 23 to Sunday noon, August 25. Just outside of Bloomington, Indiana, on beautiful Lake Monroe at the lovely Ransburg Boy Scout Camp, 7599 Waldrip Creek Rd, Bloomington, IN 47401. Once again, we’ve reserved the perfect natural space for dancing, live music, and being a part of the community of musicians and dancers. Camp, choose a bunk in air-conditioned rustic cabins, or reserve your spot in modern air-conditioned cabins. Enjoy workshops, jamming, singing, canoeing, beach activities, and more! Reconnect with old-time friends, meet new friends, and dance, dance, dance! Great meals and snacks all weekend! Everyone helps – it adds to the fun and reduces the cost! Check the website and Facebook for updates and registration information. LIMITED BUNK SPACE AVAILABLE at extra cost. Modern and rustic cabins. Don’t forget that there’s also unlimited camping space at no extra cost! Register by August 16 – $55 ($15 under age 14) Learn more at https://bloomingtoncontra.org/sugar-hill https://www.facebook.com/events/1122444095513675""" links = ["http://bloomingtoncontra.org/sugar-hill/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1122444095513675/", "https://cdss.org/event/sugar-hill-dance-weekend/"] start = "2024-08-23T17:00:00-04:00" end = "2024-08-25T12:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "IN" city = "Bloomington" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$15-$55" organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "TradMaD" links = ["http://minstrelrecords.com/tradmad/"] start = "2024-08-24T15:00:00-04:00" end = "2024-08-30T10:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "MA" city = "Plymouth" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Alex Cumming"] price = "$980" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dance Camp North" links = ["https://contraborealis.org/dance-camp-north/dance-camp-north-2024/"] start_date = "2024-08-30" end_date = "2024-09-02" country = "USA" state = "AK" city = "Fairbanks" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Eloise & Co."] callers = ["Susan Petrick"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Pinewoods Labor Day Weekend" links = ["https://facone.org/labor-day-weekend/labor-day-weekend.html"] start_date = "2024-08-30" end_date = "2024-09-02" country = "USA" state = "MA" city = "Plymouth" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Ben Sachs-Hamilton"] price = "$365-$415" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Rocky Mountain Rendezvous" links = ["https://cfootmad.org/rendezvous", "https://boulderdance.org/event/rocky-mountain-rendezvous-contra-dance-weekend-4/", "https://boulderdance.org/event/rocky-mountain-rendezvous-contra-dance-weekend-6/", "https://boulderdance.org/event/rocky-mountain-rendezvous-contra-dance-open-dance/", "https://boulderdance.org/event/rocky-mountain-rendezvous-contra-dance-weekend-7/"] start = "2024-08-30T18:00:00-06:00" end = "2024-09-02T13:30:00-06:00" country = "USA" state = "CO" city = "Boulder" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Nova", "The Dam Beavers"] callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Jacqui Grennan", "Will Mentor"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "High Tea" details = "English Country Dance weekend with Ragged Robin and David Millstone. Capped off with contra dance Sunday night (additional $10 charge at the door for the contra dance)." links = ["https://childgrove.org/high-tea", "https://cdss.org/event/high-tea/"] start = "2024-08-30T19:30:00-05:00" end = "2024-09-01T21:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "MO" city = "Webster Groves" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Ragged Robin"] callers = ["David Millstone"] price = "$120" organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Youth Dance Weekend" links = ["http://youthdanceweekend.org/"] start_date = "2024-09-06" end_date = "2024-09-08" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Weston" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Calico"] callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby", "Lindsey Dono"] price = "$105-$285" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Forty Again Fest" details = """ I’m throwing 2 nights of music and dance for my 40th birthday, at my home The Pink Poodle: Square Dance with Charmaine Slaven and The New Hoosier Broadcasters Contra Dance with Chet Gray and Euphor""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/forty-again-fest/2024-09-06/", "https://cdss.org/event/forty-again-fest/2024-09-07/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/8663964143618269/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1490271261861310/"] start = "2024-09-06T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2024-09-07T21:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "IN" city = "Bloomington" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Euphor", "New Hoosier Broadcasters"] callers = ["Charmaine Slaven", "Chet Gray", "Tamara Loewenthal"] organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dancing Fish" links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/event/sept-6-7-2024-kingfisher/"] start = "2024-09-06T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2024-09-07T21:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "FL" city = "Melrose" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Kingfisher", "Playing with Fyre"] callers = ["Dereck Kalish", "Terry Doyle"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Bear Hug Dance Camp" links = ["https://www.missoulafolk.org/bearhug"] start = "2024-09-06T18:00:00-06:00" end = "2024-09-08T12:45:00-06:00" country = "USA" state = "MT" city = "Rollins" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Contra Sutra", "Swiftcurrent"] callers = ["Susan Petrick", "Christa Torrens"] price = "$130-$295" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Echo Summit" links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/echo-summit-dance-camp-2024/"] start_date = "2024-09-13" end_date = "2024-09-15" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Figments", "Toss the Possum"] callers = ["Jesse Edgerton", "Wendy Graham"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Squirrel Moon Contra Dance weekend" links = ["http://www.squirrelmoon.org/"] start_date = "2024-09-20" end_date = "2024-09-22" country = "USA" state = "WI" city = "Dodgeville" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Hillbilly Diaspora"] callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Feet Retreat" links = ["https://www.feetretreat.com/feet-retreat-2024/"] start = "2024-09-20T16:00:00-04:00" end = "2024-09-22T15:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "NC" city = "Ellerbe" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Hotpoint Stringband", "The Dam Beavers"] callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Emily Rush"] price = "$180-$235" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Adirondack Dance Weekend" links = ["https://www.danceflurry.org/adirondack-dance-weekend/"] start_date = "2024-09-27" end_date = "2024-09-29" country = "USA" state = "NY" city = "Silver Bay" styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Stomp Rocket", "The Moving Violations"] callers = ["Mary Wesley"] organisation = "DanceFlurry" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cascade Contras Dance Camp" links = ["https://eugenefolklore.org/cascade-contras/"] start_date = "2024-09-27" end_date = "2024-09-29" country = "USA" state = "OR" city = "Springfield" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Engine Room", "Contra Sutra"] callers = ["Cis Hinkle", "Laurel Thomas"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Michigan Dance Heritage Fall Camp" details = """ Join Michigan Dance Heritage at our Fall Camp! Featuring Susan Kevra, Rachel Bell, Debbie Jackson & more! At Camp Cavell, located on the beautiful shores of Lake Huron, dancers of all ages gather to enjoy the rhythmic delights of contra and English country dancing. Contra dancing, with its lively, energetic movements, brings dancers together in a vibrant display of community and connection. The infectious music, often played by talented live bands, fills the air and inspires joyous footwork and intricate patterns. Meanwhile, English country dancing, characterized by its graceful and elegant movements, offers an enchanting experience of tradition and sophistication. As dancers weave and twirl with precision, the melodies of fiddles, guitars, and pianos transport participants to a bygone era. Together, these dances and the lively music create an atmosphere of merriment and camaraderie at Camp Cavell, where dancers can revel in the rich heritage and joy of these timeless art forms.""" links = ["https://michigandanceheritage.org/fall/", "https://cdss.org/event/michigan-dance-heritage-fall-camp/"] start = "2024-09-27T18:00:00-04:00" end = "2024-09-29T15:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "MI" city = "Lexington" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Susan Kevra"] price = "$160-$275" organisation = "Michigan Dance Heritage" source = "events/usa/cdss.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 = "Dancing Fish" links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/"] start_date = "2024-10-04" end_date = "2024-10-05" country = "USA" state = "FL" city = "Melrose" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["ContraPositive"] callers = ["Claire Takemori"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Lady of the Lake Fall Camp" links = ["http://www.ladyofthelake.org/fallwend/"] start_date = "2024-10-04" end_date = "2024-10-06" country = "USA" state = "ID" city = "Harrison" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["3 Wheel Drive"] callers = ["Jesse Partridge"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Harvest Moon Dance Festival" links = ["http://www.sbcds.org/hm/"] start_date = "2024-10-04" end_date = "2024-10-06" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Santa Barbara" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Latter Day Lizards", "Wild Asparagus"] callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf", "George Marshall"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Harvest Moon" links = ["https://www.sbcds.org/hm/"] start = "2024-10-04T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-10-06T21:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Santa Barbara" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["The Latter Day Lizards", "Wild Asparagus"] callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf", "George Marshall"] price = "$70-$185" organisation = "Santa Barbara Contra Dance Society" source = "events/usa/sbcds.yaml" [[events]] name = "Lake Eden Arts Festival - Fall" links = ["https://theleaf.org/leaf-october-festival/"] start_date = "2024-10-17" end_date = "2024-10-20" country = "USA" state = "NC" city = "Black Mountain" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Red Dog", "Spintuition", "Lagomorph Quartet", "The Flying Howes"] callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Sarah Kaiser", "Kenny Greer"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Gender-Free Dance Camp" links = ["https://www.lcfd.org/fall-camp.html"] start_date = "2024-10-18" end_date = "2024-10-20" country = "USA" state = "NY" city = "Olivebridge" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Thunderwing"] callers = ["Ben Sachs-Hamilton", "Melissa Running"] price = "$150-$500" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Phylla Mae Fall Fest" links = ["https://syracusecountrydancers.org/special-events/phylla-mae-fall-fest/"] start_date = "2024-10-18" end_date = "2024-10-19" country = "USA" state = "NY" city = "Fayetteville" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Contranella", "Anadama"] callers = ["Sarah VanNorstrand", "Katy Heine", "Dave Smulker", "Rita Wood"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Wasatch Wiggle" details = """ Music by Playing with Fyre—Rob Zisette, Steve Kemple, and George Paul Calling by Susan Petrick—Redwood City, California Your registration for Wasatch Wiggle 2024 includes: Dancing starting at 7:00 pm on Friday, and ending at 2:00pm on Sunday. All dances and workshops are included. Meals included are continental breakfast on Saturday and Sunday. Healthy snacks will be available all weekend. Saturday dinner is on your own. Salt Lake City is known for its world class restaurants and varied dining opportunities. Several are within walking distance.""" links = ["https://wasatchcontras.org/ww/", "https://cdss.org/event/wasatch-wiggle-contradance-weekend-2024/"] start = "2024-10-18T19:00:00-06:00" end = "2024-10-20T14:00:00-06:00" country = "USA" state = "UT" city = "Salt Lake City" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Playing with Fyre"] callers = ["Susan Petrick"] price = "$75-$120" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Boo Camp" links = ["https://folkmads.org/events/camps/boo-camp/"] start_date = "2024-10-25" end_date = "2024-10-27" country = "USA" state = "NM" city = "Jemez Springs" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Panda Stomp", "The Cheap Shots"] callers = ["Jacqui Grennan"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Music City Masquerade" links = ["http://nashvillecountrydancers.org/music-city-masquerade/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1205669824137050/", "https://cdss.org/event/music-city-masquerade-contra-dance-weekend/"] start_date = "2024-10-25" end_date = "2024-10-27" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Nashville" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Eloise & Co."] callers = ["Cis Hinkle"] organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Pittsburgh Fall Dance Weekend" details = """ Time to register for our Fall Dance Weekend! Early Bird pricing expires after October 1. It’s going to be an unforgettable time with top-notch bands, callers, and sound with music by Engine Room + Hot Coffee Breakdown, callers Gaye Fifer + River Rainbowface, and sound by Hanno Meingast. As you can see in our schedule below, this is not just a weekend of contras; it also features other dances, various kinds of lessons, and other musical events.  Early registration for the full weekend is $110 (+20 after October 1); $65 for those under 25 or those with financial need. Online registration offers secure payment by credit card, with the option to pay by mailing a check. Registration for the full weekend or individual sessions will still be available at the door. Schedule (check this link for updates and see our event website for further details) Friday Night 8:00-11:00 p.m. Welcome Dance Music by Hot Coffee Breakdown and Engine Room Calling by River and Gaye Saturday 9:30-10:30 a.m. Beyond the Basics Waltz: Gaye & Hot Coffee Breakdown 10:45 a.m.- 12:15 Brain Bending Dance Games (contras): River & Engine Room 12:15-1:45 LUNCH ON YOUR OWN Saturday Afternoon workshops in main ballroom at Wightman: 1:45-3:15 p.m. Challenging Contras:  Gaye & Engine Room 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Playing with Role Swapping (contras): River & Hot Coffee Breakdown Saturday Afternoon workshops in the small room at Wightman: 1:45 – 2:30 p.m. French Dancing: Lisa Tamres 2:40 – 3:40 p.m. Singing: Jo Schlesinger 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Musician’s Jam: Donna Isaac DINNER BREAK: 5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m Potluck + pizza at Anders’    8:00 – 11:00 p.m. Evening Dance with Engine Room/Hot Coffee Breakdown + River/Gaye Sunday 9:00 -10:30 a.m. English Dance: Gaye + Hot Coffee Breakdown 9:00 – 10:30 : Intermediate Callers’ Workshop – Planning Medleys and Programs: River 10:45 a.m.- noon Open Waltz: Engine Room 12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m. LUNCH ON YOUR OWN 1:00-3:30 Farewell Contra Dance: Engine Room/Hot Coffee Breakdown + River/Gaye $110 early admission, $65 for dancers under 25, after Oct 1 or at the door: add $20; $65 for financial need.""" links = ["http://pittsburghcontra.org/fdw/", "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-fall-dance-weekend-masks-optional/"] start = "2024-10-25T20:00:00-04:00" end = "2024-10-27T17:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "PA" city = "Pittsburgh" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Engine Room", "Hot Coffee Breakdown"] callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "River Rainbowface"] price = "$20-$110" organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Foggy Moon Contra Dance Weekend" details = """ Please join us on November 1-3, 2024, for our 8th Foggy Moon Contra Dance Weekend, in beautiful Monterey, California! Our amazing talent will be: Joyride! from Portland, Oregon and Stomp Rocket with callers Will Mentor and Jacqui Grennan! (Joyride is: George Penk, Erik Weburg, Sue Songer & Jeff Kerssen-Griep) (Stomp Rocket is: Dave Langford, Glen Loper & Bethany Waickman) Dance with us Friday night through Sunday night in beautiful Monterey, CA The Monterey YMCA is an airy WWII-era wooden USO dance hall Healthy light snacks will be provided every day, all day, with tables indoors and out We continue to have a policy of masks being strongly recommended but not required.  All dancers and staff will need to present a negative COVID test upon first arrival at the hall (once for the weekend). We will have COVID tests available for purchase, and good quality paper masks will be available for free, for those who would like to use them We will also work to ensure good ventilation in the hall, no matter the weather Cancellation policy: full refund, if requested, for any reason.""" links = ["http://montereycontradance.org/foggy-moon.html", "https://cdss.org/event/foggy-moon-contra-dance-weekend/"] start_date = "2024-11-01" end_date = "2024-11-03" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monterey" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Joyride", "Stomp Rocket"] callers = ["Jacqui Grennan", "Will Mentor"] organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dancing Fish" links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/"] start_date = "2024-11-01" end_date = "2024-11-03" country = "USA" state = "FL" city = "Melrose" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Frenzy", "Drive Train"] callers = ["Janet Shepherd", "Rick Mohr"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Fire Ant Frolic" details = "Dance weekend Nov 8-10 in Austin. Lake Effect with Larry Unger. Koren Wake and Rich Goss calling." links = ["http://www.fireantfrolic.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/fire-ant-frolic/"] start_date = "2024-11-08" end_date = "2024-11-10" country = "USA" state = "TX" city = "Austin" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Lake Effect"] callers = ["Koren Wake", "Rich Goss"] price = "$60-$145" 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 = "Head for the Hills" details = """ A getaway weekend of dance, music, and song at Camp Harlam, near Kresgeville, PA in the Poconos, sponsored by Princeton Country Dancers. Contra Dancing and English Country Dancing every day Couple Dancing Workshops: dance, singing, instrumental music, and more An oh-so-elegant Saturday evening cocktail party with live swing dance music A fabulous ceilidh (sidesplitting skits, serious songs, dance performances…) Tune swap/jamming Late night fun $190-$240""" links = ["http://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/about-hfth", "https://cdss.org/event/head-for-the-hills/"] start_date = "2024-11-08" end_date = "2024-11-10" country = "USA" state = "PA" city = "Kresgeville" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Raise the Roof", "Brooklyn Swing Ensemble", "A Joyful Noise"] callers = ["Donna Hunt", "Scott Higgs", "Gaye Fifer"] price = "$140-$240" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contra Fest" links = ["https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-contrafest/"] start_date = "2024-11-08" end_date = "2024-11-09" country = "USA" state = "NY" city = "Albany" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["River Road"] callers = ["Alex Dies-Lauby"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "English / Contra / Squares Weekend" details = "Join us for CDS Boston Centre’s first mixed dance weekend at the Concord Scout House! We are excited to have Jenna Simpson as our English dance caller and Sue Rosen for contras and squares. Many of us know Jenna by name because we often do dances that she has created. There will be four dances over the weekend. Pre-registration for these events is optional but doing so will make it easier for us to manage the event." links = ["https://www.cds-boston.org/event/mixed-english-and-contra-squares-weekend/2024-11-08/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-with-jenna-simpson/", "https://cdss.org/event/mixed-english-and-american-dance/"] start = "2024-11-08T19:30:00-05:00" end = "2024-11-10T16:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "MA" city = "Concord" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = false social = true callers = ["Jenna Simpson", "Sue Rosen"] price = "$20-$85" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dance in the Desert" details = "Our annual weekend camp features callers Lisa Greenleaf and Susan Petrick, with music by Playing with Fyre and Stomp Rocket." links = ["https://tucsoncontradancers.org/tucson-contra-dancers/dance-in-the-desert-2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/dance-in-the-desert-2024/"] start = "2024-11-08T18:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-11-10T15:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "AZ" city = "Oracle" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Playing with Fyre", "Stomp Rocket"] callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf", "Susan Petrick"] organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Fleur-de-Lis Fling" details = """ Louisville Country Dancers presents the Sixteenth Fleur de Lis Fling Music from: Eric Boodman, Emily Troll, and Larry Unger (additional band TBD) Calling from: Bob Isaacs and River Rainbowface Registration opens September 1st""" links = ["http://www.louisvillecountrydancers.org/fleur-de-lis-fling", "https://cdss.org/event/fleur-de-lis-fling/"] start_date = "2024-11-15" end_date = "2024-11-17" country = "USA" state = "KY" city = "Louisville" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Electric Eel", "Double Trouble"] callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "River Rainbowface"] price = "$80-$135" organisation = "Louisville Country Dancers" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Catalina Dance Weekend" links = ["https://www.catalinadanceweekend.com/"] start_date = "2024-11-15" end_date = "2024-11-17" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Catalina Island" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Faux Paws", "Engine Room", "Countercurrent"] callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby", "Gaye Fifer"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "ContraShock!" details = """ We’re joined this year by some of America’s best contra talent, including River Road, Will Mentor, Liz Nelson, and the dance weekend debut of Stove Dragon featuring Oliver Scanlon (formerly of Pete’s Posse), Rose Jackson, Sam Zouk (Polaris), and Max Newman. Plus we’ll have Sunday morning workshops, live break music and more!""" links = ["http://contrashock.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contrashock/"] start = "2024-11-15T19:00:00-05:00" end = "2024-11-17T19:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "NY" city = "New York" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["River Road", "Stove Dragon"] callers = ["Liz Nelson", "Will Mentor"] organisation = "Brooklyn Contra" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Rose City Dance-A-Rama Contra Weekend" details = "In-Town Contra dance weekend in Portland, Oregon featuring Wild Asparagus (George Marshall calling) and Joyride (Lindsey Dono calling)." links = ["https://www.dancearama.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/rose-city-dance-a-rama-contra-weekend/"] start = "2024-11-15T20:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-11-17T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "OR" city = "Portland" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Joyride", "Wild Asparagus"] callers = ["George Marshall", "Lindsey Dono"] organisation = "Dance-A-Rama" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Breaking Up Thanksgiving" links = ["https://www.breakingupthanksgiving.com/"] start_date = "2024-11-29" end_date = "2024-12-01" country = "USA" state = "IL" city = "Evanston" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dancing Fish" links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/"] start_date = "2024-12-06" end_date = "2024-12-07" country = "USA" state = "FL" city = "Melrose" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Hot Coffee Breakdown"] callers = ["Gaye Fifer"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Winter WarmUp" details = """ Big Scioty Contra Dance presents its yearly dance weekend at the Worthington Community Center (north end of Columbus, OH) Bands: Notorious (Larry Unger, Eden MacAdam-Somer, Mark “Pokey” Hellenberg & Sam Bartlett) and The Hollertones (Paul Brown, Jeanie Creamer, Linda Scutt & Nick Weiland) Callers are Will Mentor and Liz Burkhart. More info and registration at bigscioty.com""" links = ["https://bigscioty.com/winterwarmup/", "https://cdss.org/event/winter-warmup-columbus-oh/"] start = "2024-12-06T18:00:00-05:00" end = "2024-12-08T15:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "OH" city = "Worthington" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Notorious", "The Hollertones"] callers = ["Liz Burkhart", "Will Mentor"] organisation = "Big Scioty Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contradancers Delight Holiday" links = ["http://www.contradancersdelight.com/about-winter-cdh"] start_date = "2024-12-26" end_date = "2025-01-01" country = "USA" state = "WV" city = "Morgantown" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Toss the Possum", "Buzz Band", "George Paul"] callers = ["Terry Doyle", "Warren Doyle"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.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 = "Bash on Vashon" links = ["https://bashonvashon.org/"] start_date = "2024-12-29" end_date = "2025-01-01" country = "USA" state = "WA" city = "Vashon Island" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Chambana Jan Jam" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1566272547606915"] start_date = "2025-01-10" end_date = "2025-01-12" country = "USA" state = "IL" city = "Urbana" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Brazenkeys", "The Mean Lids"] callers = ["Bev Bernbaum"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Chattaboogie" links = ["https://contranooga.us/"] start = "2025-01-10T18:00:00-05:00" end = "2025-01-12T15:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Chattanooga" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Turnip the Beet", "Kingfisher"] callers = ["Timothy Klein", "Vicki Herndon"] price = "$90-$145" organisation = "Chattanooga Traditional Dance Society" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Ralph Page Dance Legacy Weekend" links = ["https://www.neffa.org/annual-ralph-page-dance-event/"] start = "2025-01-10T19:30:00-05:00" end = "2025-01-11T22:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "MA" city = "Worcester" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Sugar River Band"] callers = ["Tod Whittemore", "Steve Zakon-Anderson", "Sue Rosen", "Vince O'Donnell"] organisation = "NEFFA" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contra Carnivale" links = ["https://contracarnivale.org/"] start_date = "2025-01-17" end_date = "2025-01-19" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "San Luis Obispo" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Stringrays", "The Gaslight Tinkers", "Nova"] callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf", "Frannie Marr", "Jeremy Korr"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.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 = "Florida Snow Ball" links = ["http://floridasnowball.tampabaycontra.com/"] start_date = "2025-01-24" end_date = "2025-01-26" country = "USA" state = "FL" city = "Gulfport" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Elixir", "Playing with Fyre"] callers = ["Nils Fredland", "Beth Molaro"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Wintergreen" links = ["https://bozemanfolklore.org/wintergreen-2025/"] start_date = "2025-01-24" end_date = "2025-01-26" country = "USA" state = "MT" city = "Bozeman" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Turnip the Beet", "Northern Aire"] callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Koren Wake"] price = "$125-$165" organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Phoenix Winter Frolic" details = "Jacqui Grennan will call to the music of Playing with Fyre for contradancing on Friday evening plus Saturday afternoon and evening. The same great band and caller will offer English Country Dance on Sunday afternoon." links = ["https://phxtmd.org/winter-frolic-2025", "https://cdss.org/event/winter-frolic/"] start_date = "2025-02-07" end_date = "2025-02-09" country = "USA" state = "AZ" city = "Phoenix" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Playing with Fyre"] callers = ["Jacqui Grennan"] organisation = "Phoenix Traditional Music & Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cabin Fever" details = "We have an exciting dance weekend planned this year. Caller Claire Takemori and our cast of local experts will lead two days of twirling, stomping, spinning, and stepping to the music. This year, we’re pleased to have the Ice Cream Truckers and Spintuition play the tunes. Registration opens November 2024." links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/cfschedule", "https://cdss.org/event/cabin-fever-2025-dance-weekend/"] start_date = "2025-02-07" end_date = "2025-02-09" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Oak Ridge" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Spintuition", "The Ice Cream Truckers"] callers = ["Claire Takemori"] organisation = "Knoxville Contra 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 = "Bayou Bedlam 2025!" details = """ Bayou Bedlam is the contra dance festival in Houston, Texas. It is produced by the Houston Area Traditional Dance Society. Our 2025 festival will be held February 21-23 (later than usual) and feature the incomparable Lisa Greenleaf calling to the Stringrays. Details will be posted by early October. Online registration will open in November.""" links = ["http://www.bayoubedlam.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/bayou-bedlam-2025/"] start_date = "2025-02-21" end_date = "2025-02-23" country = "USA" state = "TX" city = "Houston" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Stringrays"] callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf"] organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Galhalla" links = ["https://www.shedances.org/galhalla", "https://cdss.org/event/galhalla-womens-dance-weekend/"] start_date = "2025-02-21" end_date = "2025-02-23" country = "USA" state = "MO" city = "St Louis" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Sarah Kaiser", "Lo Peckman"] organisation = "SheDances" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Fiddling Frog" details = "A full weekend of great contra dancing to fabulous bands and skillful callers in beautiful Pasadena, CA. Bands and callers for 2025 to be announced soon!" links = ["https://www.caldancecoop.org/special-events/fiddling-frog/", "https://cdss.org/event/fiddling-frog-contra-dance-weekend-2025/"] start = "2025-02-21T19:30:00-05:00" end = "2025-02-23T19:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Pasadena" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["The Syncopaths", "River Road"] callers = ["Susan Petrick", "Lindsey Dono"] organisation = "California Dance Co-operative" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Palmetto Bug Stomp" details = """ ContraForce and Playing with Fyre! Diane Silver and Cis Hinkle! ENT Sound Productions, LLC Charleston Folk – Charleston, SC Registration opens October 1, 2024""" links = ["http://charlestonfolk.weebly.com/palmetto-bug-stomp.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/476398272066928/", "https://cdss.org/event/palmetto-bug-stomp/"] start = "2025-02-28T19:00:00-05:00" end = "2025-03-02T15:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "SC" city = "Charleston" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["ContraForce", "Playing with Fyre"] callers = ["Cis Hinkle", "Diane Silver"] price = "$145-$160" organisation = "Charleston Folk" source = "events/usa/cdss.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 = "Spring Breakdown Dance Weekend" links = ["https://mmtd.wordpress.com/dance-weekend-2024/"] start_date = "2025-03-14" end_date = "2025-03-16" country = "USA" state = "MO" city = "Columbia" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Carolina Meltdown" details = """ Come join us for an amazing contra dance weekend featuring the bands Topspin (Owen Morrison, Anna Patton, Emily Troll, & Stefan Amidon) and Hot Coffee Breakdown (Tom Cunningham, Kate Sanders, & Luis de Leon). Our wonderful callers will be Rick Mohr and Darlene Underwood. Hosted by the Charlotte Contra Dancers and held at beautiful YMCA Camp Thunderbird in Lake Wylie, South Carolina. Visit our website for more details.""" links = ["https://www.charlottecontradance.org/carolina-meltdown", "https://cdss.org/event/carolina-meltdown/"] start_date = "2025-03-21" end_date = "2025-03-23" country = "USA" state = "SC" city = "Lake Wylie" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Hot Coffee Breakdown", "Topspin"] callers = ["Darlene Underwood", "Rick Mohr"] organisation = "CDSS" 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" [[events]] name = "Hash Dance Weekend" links = ["https://fsgw.org/hashtag-dance-weekend"] start_date = "2025-03-29" end_date = "2025-03-30" country = "USA" state = "MD" city = "Glen Echo" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Call of the Loon Dance Weekend" links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/call-of-the-loon"] start_date = "2025-04-11" end_date = "2025-04-13" country = "USA" state = "MN" city = "Minneapolis" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Dam Beavers"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Springforth Ball and Dance Weekend" details = """ Music by PLAYING WITH FYRE:\r George Paul (keyboard)\r Rob Zisette (fiddle) & \r Steve Kemble (percussion)\r \r Calling by BOB ISAACS\r \r Join us for a high energy weekend of food, dance, music, and workshops.\r \r Held at our beautiful hall, the Lewis Ginter Recreation Center.""" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/430473763343161/", "https://tadamsva.org/springforth-ball-2025/"] start = "2025-04-11T18:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-04-13T15:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "VA" city = "Richmond" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Playing with Fyre"] callers = ["Bob Isaacs"] organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)" source = "events/usa/richmond.yaml" [[events]] name = "Queer Contra Dance Camp" details = "Queer Contra Dance Camp is a queer-normative contra dance weekend in the California redwoods with incredible talent and an enthusiastic and friendly community." links = ["https://www.queercontradance.org/queercamp.html", "https://cdss.org/event/queer-contra-dance-camp/"] start = "2025-04-11T18:00:00-07:00" end = "2025-04-13T15:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Aptos" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$125-$500" organisation = "San Francisco Bay Queer Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hands Four Spring Dance Weekend" links = ["https://www.hands4-berea.com/"] start_date = "2025-04-25" end_date = "2025-04-27" country = "USA" state = "KY" city = "Berea" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Hot Coffee Breakdown", "Berea Castoffs"] callers = ["Timothy Kline", "Chris Bischoff"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "When In Doubt, Swing!" links = ["https://www.nttds.org/wids/home.html"] start_date = "2025-04-25" end_date = "2025-04-27" country = "USA" state = "TX" city = "Dallas" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Steam!"] callers = ["Jeremy Korr"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Whitewater Whirl" details = "Contra dance weekend in New River Gorge area of West Virginia. Free cabin accommodation and camping." links = ["https://www.footmad.org/whirl", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1053543309886331/"] start = "2025-05-02T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-05-04T15:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "WV" city = "Fayetteville" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Supertrad", "The Johns"] callers = ["Darlene Underwood", "Michael Karchar"] price = "$75-$130" organisation = "FOOTMAD" source = "events/usa/fayetteville.yaml" [[events]] name = "Taste of Haven" links = ["https://www.contracorners.net/events/taste-of-haven-2024/"] start_date = "2025-06-06" end_date = "2025-06-08" country = "USA" state = "IN" city = "Syracuse" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Acadia Festival of Traditional Music & Dance" details = "A week-long summer festival of classes, workshops and concerts in Bar Harbor, ME, celebrating Celtic-influenced traditional music and dance." links = ["https://acadiatradfestival.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/acadia-festival-of-traditional-music-dance/"] start = "2025-06-22T14:00:00-04:00" end = "2025-06-28T09:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "ME" city = "Bar Harbor" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Feet Retreat" links = ["https://www.feetretreat.com/"] start_date = "2025-09-19" end_date = "2025-09-21" country = "USA" state = "NC" city = "Ellerbe" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Supertrad", "River Road"] callers = ["Will Mentor", "Cis Hinkle", "Emily Rush", "Gaye Fifer"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"