[[events]]
name = "4rd Friday experienced contra"
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html"]
start = "2023-01-27T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-01-27T23:15:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Crossover Trio"]
callers = ["Nils Fredland"]
price = "$8-15"
organisation = "Guiding Star Grange"
source = "events/usa/greenfield.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 = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Nils Fredland calling to music by Spintuition (Silas Hamilton, Willy Clemetson, Samuel Foucher). Festive clothing encouraged!  

Newcomers lesson at 7:40 with dancing 8-11.
Everyone welcome.
All dances are taught and gender-neutral role terms are used.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks are optional.
More info at Capital City Grange.
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday."""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/"]
start = "2023-12-30T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-30T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Spintuition"]
callers = ["Nils Fredland"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.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 = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Montpelier Contra Dance with Nils Fredland calling and tunes by Rose Jackson, Oliver Scanlon & Yann Falquet.
Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.
Gender-neutral role terms.
Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks optional.
More info at our website. $12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday."""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-with-nils-fredland/"]
start = "2024-03-02T19:40:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-02T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Rose Jackson, Oliver Scanlon & Yann Falquet"]
callers = ["Nils Fredland"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.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 = "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 = "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 = "Hey Fever Dance Weekend"
links = ["http://www.ottawacontra.ca/heyFever/"]
start_date = "2024-11-01"
end_date = "2024-11-03"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Ottawa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Elixir", "Peach Jam"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby", "Nils Fredland"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"