[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-05-02/"]
start = "2024-05-02T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-02T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Salem's First Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Our Salem First Thursdays dances are very welcoming to both new and experienced dancers. We always dance to live music and callers come from around our area. All dances are taught and no partner needed. We strive for gender-neutral dances using the terms Lark and Robins. However, for the benefit of the less experienced dancers, we ask all the Larks (traditionally referred to as gents) to wear the provided blue ribbons. The VFW Hall has a lovely wooden dance floor.  

Masks are optional.
Beginner workshop starts at 6pm
Admission on a sliding scale
Water only allowed in the hall"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/salems-first-thursday-contra-dance/2024-05-02/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1665458834224088/"]
start = "2024-05-02T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-02T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Salem"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Salem Folklore Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-05-02/"]
start = "2024-05-02T20:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-02T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Deanna Rubin"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
Musicians: Peter Macfarlane (violin) and Larks in the Attic (Pam Bockes – guitar, Susan Reid – violin, Linda Young – harp) 
Caller: Dereck Kalish (from the Boston area) 
First half hour (6:30-7pm) is a basics/review session. 

Newcomers welcome! Attend on your own or with a friend/partner. Ability to walk briskly required. Casual dress. BYO water bottle & clean soft-soled shoes. Masks are optional. We use terms/words that refer to roles or positions, not gender.  
$10-$15 sliding scale."""
links = ["http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/english-country-dance-series/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-richmond-vt-3/"]
start = "2024-05-03T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-03T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Larks in the Attic"]
callers = ["Dereck Kalish"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Val Medve"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-05-03/"]
start = "2024-05-03T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-03T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. 
$5 – $25, pay what you can."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-05-03/"]
start = "2024-05-03T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-05-03T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$25"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance"
details = """
CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance, first and third Fridays each month.
7:00 p.m. lesson, 7:30-10:30 p.m. dance. $15/general $12/members $19 students. CFOOTMAD events at The Avalon are mask optional and no longer
require proof of vaccine or boosters. Vaccines are recommended, but not required."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/community-contra-dance-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2024-05-03/"]
start = "2024-05-03T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-05-03T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$19"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Dance S.A."
details = "English Country Dancing in San Antonio for the first time since the pandemic! New location. Recorded music until our band is ready!"
links = ["https://www.meetup.com/english-dance-sanantonio/events/298982768/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-dance-s-a/2024-05-04/"]
start = "2024-05-04T16:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-04T18:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "San Antonio"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "English Dance S.A."
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Old Tyme Contra & Community Dance"
details = """
First Saturday of every month: lesson at 6:30, dance 7-9pm.
Live band and dance caller for contras, squares, round, and fun crazy family dances, too.
Beginners are welcome! No need to bring a partner, but you are welcome to do so.
Children over age 8 who are game to participate may also attend.
Bring a closed water container and a snack if you choose.
Smooth-soled shoes work best on the Library’s wonderful wood floor.
Please do not wear perfume or scents to the dances."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/old-tyme-contra-community-dance-of-macon-county-nc/2024-05-04/", "https://fontanalib.org/events/first-saturday-contra-dance-may"]
start = "2024-05-04T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-04T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Franklin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$14"
organisation = "Friends of Contra Dance of Macon County"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Goshen Community Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance with live music and caller. 
The dance will be held at Goshen First Church, 215 South St., Goshen, IN. 
General Public: Non-members $8, Members $6
Students: Non-members $5, Members $3
Children under 12: Free
Family maximum cost: $18 
No experience or partner needed and all dances are led by experienced callers. 
New dancers are always welcome and are invited to the free beginners workshop at 6:30pm."""
links = ["http://godancing.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/goshen-community-contra-dance-2/2024-05-04/"]
start = "2024-05-04T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-04T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Goshen"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$3-$8"
organisation = "Goshen Community Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Port Ewen English Country Dance"
details = """
English Country Dance with visiting callers. Live local band. Air conditioned hall, so we dance all summer! 
7 PM skills class for beginners 
Dance is 7:30 to 10:30. Entry is $15."""
links = ["https://www.hudsonvalleydance.org/english-country-1", "https://cdss.org/event/hudson-valley-country-dancers-port-ewen-english-country-dance/2024-05-04/"]
start = "2024-05-04T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-04T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Port Ewen"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Hudson Valley Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "First Saturday Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Wild Asparagus with George Marshall, David Cantieni, Becky Tracy, Ann Percival and guests. Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: 7:30-8:00 beginners’ workshop, 8:00-11:00 contra dance 
Cost: $12 – $20 sliding scale 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-05-04/"]
start = "2024-05-04T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-04T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wild Asparagus"]
callers = ["George Marshall"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "George Marshall"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "First Saturday Contra Dance"
details = """
The Monadnock Folklore Society presents the Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on the first Saturday with different musicians and callers every month.  
The dancing begins at 8:00 PM, with an introductory workshop beginning at 7:30. Sliding scale admission is  $12 – 20. 
We also host an open jam session for beginning and intermediate musicians from 6:45 – 7:30 PM. 
The Monadnock Folklore Society has presented contra dances and concerts of traditional music since 1982."""
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/peterborough-first-saturday-contra-dance-2-10/", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-dance-in-peterborough-nh/2024-05-04/"]
start = "2024-05-04T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-04T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Peterborough"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events
Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.
Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)
Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)
More info at our website. 
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-05-04/"]
start = "2024-05-04T19:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-04T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monterey Contra Dance"
details = """
Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! 
Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. 
​Prices: 

$12 General
​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations
$5 active military & full-time students, with ID
FREE! for children 12 & under ​"""
links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-05-04/"]
start = "2024-05-04T18:40:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-04T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance Lesson"
links = ["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"]
start = "2024-05-13T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-13T21:15:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Norske Runddansere"
source = "events/usa/portland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal Perdu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/234157370056114/posts/2791991717605987/"]
start = "2024-05-15T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-15T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
city = "Washington DC"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trio Mirambel"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Le Bal Perdu"
source = "events/usa/washington_dc.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance Lesson"
links = ["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"]
start = "2024-05-20T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-20T21:15:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Norske Runddansere"
source = "events/usa/portland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance Lesson"
links = ["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"]
start = "2024-06-03T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-03T21:15:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Norske Runddansere"
source = "events/usa/portland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance Lesson"
links = ["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"]
start = "2024-06-10T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-10T21:15:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Norske Runddansere"
source = "events/usa/portland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance Lesson"
links = ["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"]
start = "2024-06-17T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-17T21:15:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Norske Runddansere"
source = "events/usa/portland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal Perdu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/234157370056114/posts/2791991717605987/"]
start = "2024-06-19T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-19T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
city = "Washington DC"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trio Mirambel"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Le Bal Perdu"
source = "events/usa/washington_dc.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraStock"
links = ["https://fsgw.org/contrastock"]
start_date = "2024-10-20"
end_date = "2024-10-20"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"