[[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 = "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 = "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 = "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 = "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"