[[events]]
name = "Hey Days"
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/camps/eweek2022/"]
start_date = "2022-06-12"
end_date = "2022-06-19"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Rohnert Park"
styles = ["ecd", "balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$825-$1050"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/california.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 = "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 = "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 = "Bal Folk Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://folkschool.configio.com/pd/1212/bal-folk-dance-weekend"]
start_date = "2022-10-21"
end_date = "2022-10-23"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Brasstown"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Rachel Bell", "Becky Tracy", "Susan Kevra"]
price = "$233"
organisation = "John C. Campbell Folk School"
source = "events/usa/john_c_campbell.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Foggy Moon Ball"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/804242900788423/", "https://montereycontradance.org/index.html"]
start = "2022-11-05T17:40:00-08:00"
end = "2022-11-05T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Joyride"]
callers = ["Susan Petrick"]
price = "$15-$30"
organisation = "Monterey Contra Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/california.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 = "5th Friday dance"
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html"]
start = "2022-12-30T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2022-12-30T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["River Road"]
callers = ["Will Mentor"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Guiding Star Grange"
source = "events/usa/greenfield.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "New Year's Eve Party"
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html"]
start = "2022-12-31T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-01-01T00:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Nova"]
callers = ["Steve Zakon-Anderson"]
price = "$15-$25"
organisation = "Guiding Star Grange"
source = "events/usa/greenfield.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "1st Saturday contra"
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html"]
start = "2023-01-07T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-01-07T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wild Asparagus"]
callers = ["George Marshall"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Guiding Star Grange"
source = "events/usa/greenfield.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TopHill Music Contradance Party"
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html"]
start = "2023-01-14T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-01-14T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Guiding Star Grange"
source = "events/usa/greenfield.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "3rd Saturday contra"
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html"]
start = "2023-01-21T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-01-21T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Moving Violations"]
callers = ["Ben Sachs-Hamilton"]
price = "$8-20"
organisation = "Guiding Star Grange"
source = "events/usa/greenfield.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TopHill Music Contradance Party"
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html"]
start = "2023-01-28T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-01-28T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Guiding Star Grange"
source = "events/usa/greenfield.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 = "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 = "Balfolk Party"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/728453452332957/"]
start = "2023-03-11T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-03-11T23:45:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Pardon My French"]
source = "events/usa/pittsburgh.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3240314386190965/"]
start = "2023-03-16T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2023-03-16T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Rachel Bell"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/guilford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Set for Spring"
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/setspring23/home.html"]
start = "2023-03-24T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-03-26T14:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Dallas"
styles = ["balfolk", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Rachel, Susan & David"]
callers = ["David Millstone"]
price = "$60-$120"
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/dallas.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fiddlehead Frolic"
links = ["http://www.hands4dancers.org/upcoming-dances/2023/4/1/fiddlehead-frolic"]
start = "2023-04-01T12:30:00-04:00"
end = "2023-04-01T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Ithica"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Alchemy", "O'Shanigans"]
callers = ["Pamela Goddard", "Sarah VanNorstrand", "Nancy Spero"]
price = "$15-$30"
organisation = "Hands Four Dancers of Ithaca"
source = "events/usa/ithica.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BalFolk Workshop & Dance"
details = "BalFolk workshop & dance for all ages and experience levels. Free and open to the public."
links = ["https://www.middlebury.edu/events/event/balfolk-workshop"]
start = "2023-04-15T16:00:00-04:00"
end = "2023-04-15T18:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Middlebury"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Triton"]
callers = ["Mary Wesley"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Middlebury College"
source = "events/usa/middlebury.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 = "The Phoenix"
links = ["https://amherstecd.org/our-dances/phoenix/", "https://www.bandsintown.com/e/103850608?app_id=pkvts0on0m&came_from=287&utm_medium=api&utm_source=partner_api&utm_campaign=event"]
start_date = "2023-04-28"
end_date = "2023-04-30"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Lenox"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Alchemy"]
callers = ["Andrew Shaw", "Graham Christian"]
price = "$200"
organisation = "Amherst Area English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/lenox.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 = "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 = "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 = "Scottish Session I"
links = ["http://rscdsboston.org/pinewoods-scottish-sessions.html"]
start_date = "2023-07-07"
end_date = "2023-07-10"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Boston Branch, RSCDS"
source = "events/usa/pinewoods.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Session II"
links = ["http://rscdsboston.org/pinewoods-scottish-sessions.html"]
start_date = "2023-07-10"
end_date = "2023-07-15"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["scd"]
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 = "English Dance Week"
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/english-dance-week-at-pinewoods/"]
start_date = "2023-08-05"
end_date = "2023-08-12"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["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 = "Early Music Week"
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/early-music-week-at-pinewoods-2/"]
start_date = "2023-08-12"
end_date = "2023-08-19"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$990"
organisation = "Pinewoods"
source = "events/usa/pinewoods.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 = "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 = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2023-10-25/"]
start = "2023-10-25T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2023-10-25T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Anaheim Contra Dance"
details = """
Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST. 
Always live music! 
Family-friendly, no partner required. 
Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm.

Free parking."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2023-10-28/"]
start = "2023-10-28T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2023-10-28T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Anaheim"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "The Living Tradition"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "4th Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. 


7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2023-10-28/"]
start = "2023-10-28T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2023-10-28T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Las Vegas Contra Dance"
details = "Monthly Contra dance. Beginners welcome. Beginner teaching first 30 minutes. Live music."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/las-vegas-contra-dance/2023-10-29/"]
start = "2023-10-29T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2023-10-29T18:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NV"
city = "Las Vegas"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2023-11-01/"]
start = "2023-11-01T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2023-11-01T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
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 = "Fairfolk Dancers 29th Annual English Country Dance Weekend"
details = """
Bare Necessities—Kate Barnes, Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea & Jacqueline Schwab—with Joanna Reiner Wilkinson, Caller 



Fri. Nov 3
7:30-10:30
English Country Dancing


Sat. Nov 4
10:00-12:00
2:00 – 4:00
English Country Dance Workshop


 
8:00-11:00
English Country Dance Ball (Elegant wear / period costumes encouraged but not required!)


Sun. Nov 5
10:00-12:30
English Country Dance Workshop



Delicious snacks, tea and dessert offered during breaks. Schedule subject to revision. 
Come enjoy our warm hospitality, delightful dancing and varied culinary, cultural and shopping opportunities. If you’ve never visited Fairfield, you’re in for a treat! You’ll enjoy our incredible culinary offerings (Thai, Chinese, Indian, Mexican, Ethiopian, Gourmet Pizza, Turkish) and world-class coffee at Cafe Paradiso, all within 1-2 blocks walking distance from the dance! 
Important: All dancers must be fully vaccinated to attend. Please do not ask for exceptions.  Most likely, for everyone’s safety, we will also require negative covid tests (home tests are fine) 2 days before coming and again on the first day. If everyone complies (please do!) then we may be able to make masks optional. We will have a final decision regarding masks and tests 2 weeks prior to the weekend and will notify all registered dancers.  
In order to ensure that we have full attendance (and can therefore afford to pay all the expenses), we are asking everyone to register in advance. So if you know you want to come, please register today. Thank you! 
$175. Includes full weekend and all snacks.
Note:  This weekend is designed for experienced dancers and attendance is limited. We sell out every year, so PLEASE register soon! 
Register by sending email to FairfolkDancers “at” gmail “dot” com and then send check payable to Jennifer Hamilton to arrive within 5 business days via snail-mail to:
FFADC PO Box 1321, Fairfield, Iowa 52556 
Please include name, address, phone and email.  We sold out way in advance last time and expect to do so for 2023. Your cancelled check is your receipt—please do not be disappointed if you do not get an email acknowledgement. If you enquire by email, you are not registered until we receive your check! The time/date of your email will be the tie-breaker if we sell out on the day we receive your check. 
We are delighted to welcome Joanna Reiner Wilkinson back to Fairfield. Many of you enjoyed dancing with her in the past and we are fortunate to welcome her again! 
Cancellation / Refund Policy: If you need to cancel for any reason, we will allow you to transfer your personal registration to the next year (for one year only). Or you can send someone—a previously unregistered dancer whom you find—in your place to this current year’s weekend and let us know about the substitution. You handle all the details and work out the payment with your friend. This applies only to the specific weekend you paid for. Other than these two options, unfortunately there are no refunds or exchanges. We simply do not have the volunteer staff to handle these complications. (If you have sent your check late and the dance is full, we will not cash your check.) 
Location: The Morning Star Studio, 51½ S. Court St. Fairfield, Iowa. Exit 214 coming East on Route 34, then 3 miles West to Main Street, then North to Broadway, East to Court, South on Court St. Or Exit 216 coming West on Route 34, then North on Route 1 (Main St.) to Business 34, then 1 more block north to Broadway, East to Court, South on Court St."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/fairfolk-dancers-29th-annual-english-country-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2023-11-03T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-05T12:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IA"
city = "Fairfield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bare Necessities"]
callers = ["Joanna Reiner Wilkinson"]
price = "$175"
organisation = "Fairfolk Dancers (FFADC)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.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/2023-11-04/"]
start = "2023-11-04T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2023-11-04T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Franklin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Friends of Contra Dance of Macon County"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.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 = ["https://cdss.org/event/goshen-community-contra-dance-2/2023-11-04/"]
start = "2023-11-04T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2023-11-04T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Goshen"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$3-$8"
organisation = "Goshen Community Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Montpelier Contra Dance with Liz Nelson calling to Cojiro. Cojiro is a stompy, fun, and funky Boston-based contra dance band duo of Jess Newman and Mark Price. 

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 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-2/"]
start = "2023-11-04T19:40:00-04:00"
end = "2023-11-04T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cojiro"]
callers = ["Liz Nelson"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2023-11-08/"]
start = "2023-11-08T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-08T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
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 = "New England Country Dance"
details = "Traditional New England dance with mostly contras, some squares, circles, couple dances, and occasional English or Scottish dances. No partner nor experience needed, the dances will be taught and called. An introductory session is held at 7:30 to explain the basics."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/dover-nh-new-england-country-dance/2023-11-10/"]
start = "2023-11-10T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-10T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Dover"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Dave Bateman"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Denver Contra Dance"
details = "The Denver community contra dance is held on the 2nd Friday of each month. There is a lesson from 7 to 7:30; and dance from 7:30 to 10:30. For more details, see our website."
links = ["https://www.cfootmad.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/denver-contra-dance/2023-11-10/"]
start = "2023-11-10T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2023-11-10T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Denver"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Worcester Contra Dance"
details = """
Time: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [Intro session 7:15 pm]
This is so wicked fun!! We dance to the fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, and Appalachia and we often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time!!
Caller: Billy Fischer! Billy has been calling dances for over thirty years, starting out in New Haven, Connecticut with the contra dance series that has been a fixture of the folk music and dance scene since 1976. In addition to contra dances in and around the northeast, he has called at various dance camps regionally and nationally. This will be quite a treat!
Live Music: Dead Sea Squirrels are Cathy Mason on fiddle and mandolin; Craig Edwards on fiddle, banjo, mandolin, and vocals; and Henry Yoshimura on guitar and vocals.
Admission: (your choice) $10 – $12 p.p., $6 – $8 students, families $25. Donations are gratefully appreciated!
Food! Donations of snacks for the break are wanted and gleefully appreciated!
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are discouraged, but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder).
Parking: There is plenty of parking behind the church by driving up State Street or up Gertrude Street.
Role terms are: “Ladies & Gents” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role their heart desires."""
links = ["https://www.worcesterdance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/worcester-contra-dance/"]
start = "2023-11-11T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-11T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Worcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$12"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "2nd Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! Dances called using gender-neutral terms. All folks must be vaxxed, boosted, and masked.  
If you have not been to a PCDC event since 2020, you can help expedite the entry process by filling out our contact tracing form. 

7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome! 
For more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2023-11-11/"]
start = "2023-11-11T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2023-11-11T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 3:30 pm. Live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using a combination of positional language and ladies/gents."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-2/2023-11-12/"]
start = "2023-11-12T15:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-12T18:15:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2023-11-15/"]
start = "2023-11-15T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-15T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.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/2023-11-16/"]
start = "2023-11-16T20:00:00-08:00"
end = "2023-11-16T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Green Gates"]
callers = ["Kalia Kliban"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tallahassee Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for great contra dances usually held on the second and fourth Friday of the month (check website for details). No partner or experience needed. 
NOTE: This month there is only one dance due to holidays and it’s on the third Friday. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. This week, Vicki Morrison and new caller Bronwyn Chelette call the dances and TBD play the tunes."""
links = ["http://www.tallydancer.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/tallahassee-contra-dance-3/"]
start = "2023-11-17T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-17T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Tallahassee"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bunny Bread Bandits"]
callers = ["Bronwyn Chelette", "Vicki Morrison"]
price = "$6-$10"
organisation = "Tallahassee Community Friends of Old Time Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
details = "Come dance to the music of Aubergine with caller Cindy Harris. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! Masks are required at this dance, but we also hold a mask-optional dance each month."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance/"]
start = "2023-11-17T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-17T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Aubergine"]
callers = ["Cindy Harris"]
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
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 = "Fall Frolick"
details = """
Join us for two days and nights of English Country dancing, singing, and workshops aplenty at The Bishop’s Ranch in beautiful Sonoma County (Healdsburg, CA) wine country. Featuring callers Dan Blim, Kalia Kliban, and Bridget Whitehead with music by Patti Cobb, Alex Cumming, Audrey Jaber, Christopher Jacoby, Caroline McCaskey, Rebecca King, and more! 
Space is limited—register now! All for $395! There are some work-trade discounts and youth scholarships available."""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/camps/fallwk2023/", "https://cdss.org/event/fall-frolick-the-2023-bacds-fall-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2023-11-17T17:00:00-08:00"
end = "2023-11-19T16:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Healdsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Alex Cumming", "Caroline McCaskey", "Patti Cobb", "Audrey Jaber", "Christopher Jacoby", "Rebecca King"]
callers = ["Bridget Whitehead", "Dan Blim", "Kalia Kliban"]
price = "$395"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Ben Sachs-Hamilton calling with music by Calico (Jesse Ball, Eric Boodman, Casey Murray). 

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-4/"]
start = "2023-11-18T19:40:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-18T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Calico"]
callers = ["Ben Sachs-Hamilton"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2023-11-22/"]
start = "2023-11-22T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-22T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English 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/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2023-11-23/"]
start = "2023-11-23T20:00:00-08:00"
end = "2023-11-23T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
details = "Come dance to the music of Mevilish Merry with caller Rick Szumski. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! At this dance, masks are optional, but we also hold a masks-required dance each month. "
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance-masks-optional/"]
start = "2023-11-24T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-24T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Mevilish Merry"]
callers = ["Rick Szumski"]
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "After Thanksgiving Mystic Contra Dance \"The Pie Dance\""
details = """
Time: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [Intro session 7:15 pm]
This is so wicked fun!! We dance to the fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, and Appalachia and we often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no need to know how in order to have a fantastic time!
Live music by Chimney Swift. They are a groovy, eclectic folk band known for their unusual instrumentation and innovative musical choices. With inspiration ranging from traditional fiddle tunes to pop and various international styles, they transport their audience with their exciting, unique sound! They are: A.Z. Madonna – accordion, vocals; Cecile Leroy – cello, jaw harp, vocals; Daniel Raine – cittern, guitar, ukulele, banjo, vocals; Yaron Shragai – whistles, recorders, hand percussion, vocals.
Caller: Don Veino from Massachusetts. Don says he loves to create opportunities for dancers to have fun, no matter the group size.
Homemade pie slices! This month we offer a medley of all kinds of fall pies! These delicious pie slices are offered at the break for $3/slice to help support the band and caller.
Role terms: “Ladies & Gents” (or Women & Men) but dancers are welcome to choose whatever works best for each dancer.
Clothing & footwear: Clothing is casual; layers are best for this invigorating exercise. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are discouraged, but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder)."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/after-thanksgiving-mystic-contra-dance-the-pie-dance/"]
start = "2023-11-25T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-25T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CT"
city = "Groton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Chimney Swift"]
callers = ["Don Veino"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Mystic Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Anaheim Contra Dance"
details = """
Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST. 
Always live music! 
Family-friendly, no partner required. 
Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm.

Free parking."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2023-11-25/"]
start = "2023-11-25T18:30:00-08:00"
end = "2023-11-25T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Anaheim"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "The Living Tradition"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "4th Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. 


7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2023-11-25/"]
start = "2023-11-25T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2023-11-25T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Las Vegas Contra Dance"
details = "Monthly Contra dance. Beginners welcome. Beginner teaching first 30 minutes. Live music."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/las-vegas-contra-dance/2023-11-26/"]
start = "2023-11-26T15:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-26T18:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NV"
city = "Las Vegas"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2023-11-29/"]
start = "2023-11-29T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-29T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.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/2023-11-30/"]
start = "2023-11-30T20:00:00-08:00"
end = "2023-11-30T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Erik Hoffman"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.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/2023-12-02/"]
start = "2023-12-02T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-02T21:00:00-05:00"
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_2023.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-2/2023-12-02/"]
start = "2023-12-02T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-02T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Goshen"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Band O'Goshen"]
callers = ["Bill Sudkamp"]
price = "$3-$8"
organisation = "Goshen Community Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Lisa Greenleaf calling to music by River Road (Kristen Planeaux, Sarah-Hadley Yakir, Jesse Ball).
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-6/"]
start = "2023-12-02T19:40:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-02T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["River Road"]
callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2023-12-06/"]
start = "2023-12-06T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-06T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.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/2023-12-07/"]
start = "2023-12-07T20:00:00-08:00"
end = "2023-12-07T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Whiskey Brothers Trio"]
callers = ["Celia Ramsay"]
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Orlando Contra Dance"
details = "We hold energetic and fun contra dances on 2nd and 4th Fridays near Orlando, Florida, in the beautiful Winter Park Ballroom! Our group loves both traditional and contemporary music, which is usually live. We welcome all ages and have a large contingent of younger dancers. Students and jobless dance FREE! Check the schedule for directions, details, cancellations, and changes. Afterwards, we go next door to Jeremiah’s Italian Ice!"
links = ["https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance/2023-12-08/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/354019900502304/"]
start = "2023-12-08T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-08T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Winter Park"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["McIntyre"]
callers = ["Alice Raibourn"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Greater Orlando Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cabot Community Contra Dance"
details = "Small monthly community contra dance with guest callers and live music by local musicians. All dances taught, no partner needed, families and beginners enthusiastically welcomed! Gender-neutral calling, short intro session for new folks at 7:15. Masks are welcomed but not required, and the large windows will be open for ventilation."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/cabot-community-contra-dance/2023-12-08/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/242985861955342/"]
start = "2023-12-08T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-08T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Cabot"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Don Stratton"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Cabot Community Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dover New England Country Dance"
details = "Traditional New England dance with mostly contras, some squares, circles, couple dances, and occasional English or Scottish dances. No partner nor experience needed, the dances will be taught and called. An introductory session is held at 7:30 to explain the basics. "
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/dover-nh-new-england-country-dance/2023-12-08/"]
start = "2023-12-08T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-08T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Dover"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Dave Bateman"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. 
Newcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2023-12-08/"]
start = "2023-12-08T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-08T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Denver Contra Dance"
details = "The Denver community contra dance is held on the 2nd Friday of each month. There is a lesson from 7 to 7:30; and dance from 7:30 to 10:30. For more details, see our website."
links = ["https://www.cfootmad.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/denver-contra-dance/2023-12-08/"]
start = "2023-12-08T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2023-12-08T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Denver"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Deb & the Pariahs"]
callers = ["Patricia Danscen"]
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Saturday Night Contra Dance (TADAMS)"
details = """
Music: TBD
Caller: TBD
Admission: $9 members/students, $12 non-members, 18 & under free.
Beginner’s Workshop: Arrive early at 6:45pm to learn or review basic steps.
COVID: While vaccinations are excellent for preventing disease, TADAMS will no longer require proof of vaccination to participate in our dances.  Wearing a mask remains optional."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-saturday-night-contra-dance-tadams-5/"]
start = "2023-12-09T18:45:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-09T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Henrico"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$9-$12"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Worcester Contra Dance"
details = """
Time: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [Intro session 7:15 pm]
This is so wicked fun! We dance to the fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, and Appalachia and we often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time!!
Caller: Don Heinold. Don has been calling dances for over 14 years. Don is sought for weddings, parties & regular dances! He is known for teaching waltz and still does waltz lessons.
Live music by Old Bel Air, who are Jenn Wheeler, piano; Steve Hunker, accordion; Dave Fox. fiddle; Jo-Anne Lund, fiddle; Dave Blodgett, guitar; Bill Fisher, mandolin; Joyce Isen, percussion; and Jerry Bellows, recorder. They make a terrific sound you will love to dance to!
Admission: (your choice) $10 – $12 p.p., $6 – $8 students, families $25. Donations are gratefully appreciated!
Parking: There is plenty of parking behind the church by driving up State Street or up Gertrude Street.
Food! Donations of snacks for the break are wanted and gleefully appreciated!
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are discouraged, but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder).
Role Terms are “Women & Men,” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works for them, with no worries."""
links = ["https://www.worcesterdance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/worcester-contra-dance/"]
start = "2023-12-09T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-09T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Worcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Don Heinold"]
price = "$6-$12"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "2nd Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! Dances called using gender-neutral terms. All folks must be vaxxed, boosted, and masked.  
If you have not been to a PCDC event since 2020, you can help expedite the entry process by filling out our contact tracing form. 

7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome! 
For more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2023-12-09/"]
start = "2023-12-09T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2023-12-09T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 3:30 pm. Live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using a combination of positional language and ladies/gents."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-2/2023-12-10/"]
start = "2023-12-10T15:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-10T18:15:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2023-12-13/"]
start = "2023-12-13T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-13T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English 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/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2023-12-14/"]
start = "2023-12-14T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2023-12-14T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Charlie Hancock, Jon Berger, Valerie Rose"]
callers = ["Kalia Kliban"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
details = "Come dance to the music of the Lackawanna Longnecks with caller Gaye Fifer. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! This dance, masks are optional, but we also hold a masks-required dance each month. "
links = ["https://pittsburghcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance-masks-optional-2/"]
start = "2023-12-15T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-15T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lackawanna Longnecks"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. 
Newcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2023-12-15/"]
start = "2023-12-15T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-15T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baton Rouge Contra Dance"
details = "Monthly contra dance. $10.00; $5.00 students."
links = ["https://louisianacontrasandsquares.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/baton-rouge-contra-dance/"]
start = "2023-12-16T15:30:00-06:00"
end = "2023-12-16T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "LA"
city = "Baton Rouge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["High Cotton"]
callers = ["Charlene Heaton"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Charlene Heaton & David Porter"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Mary Wesley calling to music by the Red Case Band (Clara Stickney, Alex Cumming, Stuart Kenney). 

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-7/"]
start = "2023-12-16T19:40:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-16T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Red Case Band"]
callers = ["Mary Wesley"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Sunday Afternoon Contra Dance (TADAMS)"
details = """
Music: To Be Announced
Caller: To Be Announced
Admission: $9 members/students, $12 non-members, 18 & under free.
Beginner’s Workshop: Arrive early at 1:45pm to learn or review basic steps.
COVID: While vaccinations are excellent for preventing disease, TADAMS will no longer require proof of vaccination to participate in our dances.  Wearing a mask remains optional."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-sunday-afternoon-contra-dance-tadams-3/"]
start = "2023-12-17T13:45:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-17T17:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$9-$12"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Community \"Soup-er Sunday\" Dance!"
details = """
It’s last seasons “Barn Dance” but with a twist – now serving SOUP! 

This is so much fun! We dance to the fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, and Appalachia and we often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time!!
6:30 pm (Intro session 6:15 pm)
In the gallery at Warwick Center for the Arts, 3259 Post Road, Warwick. On-street parking and additional parking behind the building (enter next to City Hall).
Offering expanded concessions – Homemade Soup & Cornbread, lemonade & fresh brewed tea.
Live music by: First Time Stringband. At the core are melodic clawhammer banjo player, Howie Bursen, rhythm guitar player and singer, Sally Rogers (they sing their waltzes!), and harmonica, bones and foot stomper, Deck Nieforth (he also builds remarkable fiddles!).
Caller: Paul Wilde – from RI.
Admission: Your choice $15 – $20 per person / WCFA Members $12 / Students (with ID) $10. Contributions are always encouraged and accepted.
Food: We will be serving a special homemade SOUP and CORNBREAD @ $3 a bowl & all for the benefit of the band and caller!
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual, layers are best for this invigorating exercise. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are ok but harder to dance with).
Role Terms: Traditional – “ladies & gents” or “women & men” but all are welcome to choose the role term that works for them!"""
links = ["https://warwickcfa.org/event/community-contra-dance-at-wcfa-2/", "https://cdss.org/event/community-soup-er-sunday-dance/"]
start = "2023-12-17T18:15:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-17T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "RI"
city = "Warwick"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["First Time Stringband"]
callers = ["Paul Wilde"]
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Warwick Center for the Arts"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2023-12-20/"]
start = "2023-12-20T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-20T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.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/2023-12-21/"]
start = "2023-12-21T20:00:00-08:00"
end = "2023-12-21T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Paul Kotapish, Christopher Jacoby, Valerie Rose"]
callers = ["Eric Black"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
details = "Come dance to the music of Good Intentions with caller River Abel. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! Masks are required this dance, but we also hold a mask-optional dance each month. "
links = ["https://pittsburghcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance-2/"]
start = "2023-12-22T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-22T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Good Intentions"]
callers = ["River Abel"]
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. 
Newcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2023-12-22/"]
start = "2023-12-22T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-22T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "4th Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. 


7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5387", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2023-12-23/"]
start = "2023-12-23T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2023-12-23T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bandwidth"]
callers = ["Noah Grunzweig"]
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2023-12-27/"]
start = "2023-12-27T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-27T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English 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/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2023-12-28/"]
start = "2023-12-28T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2023-12-28T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["David Mostardi, Patti Cobb, Shira Kammen"]
callers = ["David Newitt"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. 
Newcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2023-12-29/"]
start = "2023-12-29T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-29T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
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 = "5th Saturdays Open Mike/Open Band Contra Dance"
details = """
Our Saturday night Open Mike Open Band dance at Fulton Hall. 
Two local musicians will organize the music. Please contact them in advance so that you can learn about their musical plans. 
A local caller will lead the callers’ Open Mike. You can contact them in advance or show up and sign up for a calling slot. 
If you have not been to a PCDC event since 2020, you can help expedite the entry process by filling out our contact tracing form. 

7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5388", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-5th-saturdays-open-mike-open-band-contra-dance/2023-12-30/"]
start = "2023-12-30T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2023-12-31T00:15:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Contra Quartet", "Betsy Branch, George Penk, Bill Tomczak, Sue Songer"]
callers = ["Rich Goss", "Tom Wimmer"]
price = "$15-$35"
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Las Vegas Contra Dance"
details = "Monthly Contra dance. Beginners welcome. Beginner teaching first 30 minutes. Live music."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/las-vegas-contra-dance/2023-12-31/"]
start = "2023-12-31T15:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-31T18:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NV"
city = "Las Vegas"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "New Year's Eve Contra Dance Extravaganza"
details = """
Time: 8:00 pm – 12:15 am (Waltz lesson, then contra basics session: 7:30 – 8:00 pm)
We’ll be doing contras, squares, mixers dances and other dances!
Just come alone or with friends, enjoy the camaraderie and dance and see everyone’s smiling faces and greet the New Year 2024!
Callers: Don Heinold, Jen Jasenski, and others.
Live Music: Liz Raymond and Mickey Koth, fiddles, and Aaron Bittel, keyboard.
Admission: Suggested donation – $20 p.p., $15 students, $50 families.
Parking: Parking is in behind the church accessible via Court Street and Broad Street. On-street parking is also available.
Dress: Dress is casual and/or festive. Please bring clean non-street shoes in order to prevent damaging the floor and that move easily. Wear comfortable clothing!
Food: Please bring finger food to share!
This is an alcohol-free event."""
links = ["http://www.hcdance.org/contra-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/new-years-eve-contra-dance-extravaganza/"]
start = "2023-12-31T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-01T00:15:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CT"
city = "Middletown"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wee Merry Banshees"]
callers = ["Don Heinold", "Jen Jasenski"]
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "Hartford Community Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2024-01-03/"]
start = "2024-01-03T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-03T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss.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 = "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/2024-01-04/"]
start = "2024-01-04T20:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-04T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Corwin Zekley, Grace Fellows"]
callers = ["Kelsey Hartman"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Quiet Corner Contra Dance"
details = """
New Time: Dance 7:30-10:30pm [basics session 7:15 pm]
This is so wicked fun! We dance to the fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, and Appalachia and we often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time! So come enjoy the friendly camaraderie, dance to live music and see everyone’s smiling faces!!
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual, layers are best for this invigorating exercise. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber soled sneaker are discouraged).
Food: Some snacks offered at the break and contributions are welcome and needed!
Caller: Jim Gregory. Jim of West Hartford, CT, works with bands from CT, MA, and NY. So most of the Northeast is within their accustomed range of travel. The private lessons are available more locally, from Central CT to Springfield, MA. When you contact us we can talk over rates and dates. 
Live Music: Kingfischer! An energetic Boston-based contra dance duo, consisting of Cecilia Vacanti (fiddle) and Jeff Kaufman (piano, mandolin, drums, synths). They fuse New England roots with a modern groove. They promise a versatile mix of supremely danceable tunes!
Admission: $12.00 per person OR students (with ID, please) are asked to pay $6. *Donations are greatly appreciated and encouraged!
Free Parking: There is plenty of free parking right in front of the hall.
Role Terms: “Ladies & Gents,” but all dancers are welcome to dance whichever role their heart desires."""
links = ["http://www.hcdance.org/quiet-corner-contra/", "https://cdss.org/event/quiet-corner-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-01-05T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-05T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CT"
city = "Coventry"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kingfisher"]
price = "$6-$12"
organisation = "Hartford Community Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. 
Newcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-01-05/"]
start = "2024-01-05T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-05T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Steve Zakon-Anderson calling to tunes by The Turning Stile (Joanne Garton and Aaron Marcus). 

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. 
More info on 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-2/"]
start = "2024-01-06T08:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-06T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Turning Stile"]
callers = ["Steve Zakon-Anderson"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Worcester Potluck & Contra Dance"
details = """
One-time change to 1st Saturday, not 2nd Saturday!
Potluck 6:00 – 7:00 Bring food to share!
Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [Intro session 7:15 pm]
This is so wicked fun! We dance to the fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, and Appalachia and we often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time!
Caller: Jordan Kammeyer
Live Music by The Fiddling Thomsons, who are winners of the 2023 New Hampshire Governor’s Arts Award!
Admission: (your choice) $10 – $12 p.p., $6 – $8 students, families $25. Donations are gratefully appreciated!
Parking: There is plenty of parking behind the church by driving up State Street or up Gertrude Street.
Food: Donations of snacks for the break are wanted and gleefully appreciated!
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are discouraged, but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder).
Role Terms are “Women & Men,” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works for them with no worries."""
links = ["https://www.worcesterdance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/worcester-potluck-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-01-06T18:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-06T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Worcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Fiddling Thomsons"]
callers = ["Jordan Kammeyer"]
price = "$6-$12"
organisation = "CDSS"
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/2024-01-06/"]
start = "2024-01-06T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-06T21:00:00-05:00"
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-2/2024-01-06/"]
start = "2024-01-06T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-06T22:00:00-05:00"
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 = "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/?tribe_events=peterborough-first-saturday-contra-dance-2-6", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1290700915661385/", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-dance-in-peterborough-nh/2024-01-06/"]
start = "2024-01-06T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-06T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Peterborough"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Crossover Trio"]
callers = ["Ben Sachs-Hamilton"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2024-01-10/"]
start = "2024-01-10T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-10T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss.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 = "Berkeley English 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/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-01-11/"]
start = "2024-01-11T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-11T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Charlie Hancock, Thomas Dewey, Valerie Rose"]
callers = ["Tom Roby"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Burlington Balfolk"
details = "An evening of Balfolk dancing with Triton and Mary Wesley.  There will be a 30min introductory workshop for newcomers, from 7.30-8pm. The bal will run from 8-10pm."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/330064919913531/", "https://www.tritontrad.com/schedule/"]
start = "2024-01-12T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-12T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Burlington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Triton"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Triton & Mary Wesley"
source = "events/usa/burlington.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 = "Cabot Community Contra Dance"
details = "Small monthly community contra dance with guest callers and live music by local musicians. All dances taught, no partner needed, families and beginners enthusiastically welcomed! Gender-neutral calling, short intro session for new folks at 7:15. Masks are welcomed but not required, and the large windows will be open for ventilation."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/cabot-community-contra-dance/2024-01-12/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/902693078093687/"]
start = "2024-01-12T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-12T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Cabot"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Cabot Community Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dover New England Country Dance"
details = "Traditional New England dance with mostly contras, some squares, circles, couple dances, and occasional English or Scottish dances. No partner nor experience needed, the dances will be taught and called. An introductory session is held at 7:30 to explain the basics."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/dover-nh-new-england-country-dance/2024-01-12/"]
start = "2024-01-12T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-12T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Dover"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Dave Bateman"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. 
Newcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-01-12/"]
start = "2024-01-12T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-12T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Denver Contra Dance"
details = "The Denver community contra dance is held on the 2nd Friday of each month. There is a lesson from 7 to 7:30; and dance from 7:30 to 10:30. For more details, see our website."
links = ["https://www.cfootmad.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/denver-contra-dance/2024-01-12/"]
start = "2024-01-12T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-01-12T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Denver"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Lessons"
details = "Series of 5 classes in preparation for a Valentine’s ECD demo on Feb 10, 2024."
links = ["https://app.arketa.co/iframe/artofmovement/schedule/checkout/f3bzkoipJlGZ2HuxHj8B", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-lessons/2024-01-13/"]
start = "2024-01-13T16:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-13T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Lorton"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "2nd Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! Dances called using gender-neutral terms. All folks must be vaxxed, boosted, and masked.  
If you have not been to a PCDC event since 2020, you can help expedite the entry process by filling out our contact tracing form. 

7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome! 
For more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5429", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-01-13/"]
start = "2024-01-13T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-13T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Chicken Feathers"]
callers = ["Ric Goldman"]
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TADAMS 2nd Sunday Afternoon Contra Dance"
details = """
Join the Richmond VA contra dance, hosted by TADAMS, in the beautiful historic Ginter Hall on 2nd Sunday afternoons. Beginner lesson at 1:45pm; dance from 2:30-5:30. Check our full calendar for caller and band details. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free.  
 """
links = ["https://tadamsva.org/dance/sunday-contra-dance-lgra-1-14-2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/tadams-2nd-sunday-afternoon-contra-dance/2024-01-14/"]
start = "2024-01-14T13:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-14T17:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Jim Harrington & Rya Martin"]
callers = ["Will Martin"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 3:30 pm. Live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using a combination of positional language and ladies/gents."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-2/2024-01-14/"]
start = "2024-01-14T15:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-14T18:15:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2024-01-17/"]
start = "2024-01-17T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-17T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
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/2024-01-18/"]
start = "2024-01-18T20:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-18T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Corwin Zekley & Grace Fellows"]
callers = ["Alan Winston"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
Dance to wonderful music by Will Patton (tenor guitar), Susan Reid (violin), and Linda Young (harp); calling by Martha Kent & Barrett Grimm. 6:30pm – basics/review; 7pm to 9pm – dancing to live music. 
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. We use terms/words that refer to roles or positions, not gender.  
$10-$15 sliding scale."""
links = ["http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Richmond-ECD-2024-Jan-May-Flyer-Revised-1724.pdf", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance/"]
start = "2024-01-19T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-19T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Will Patton, Susan Reid & Linda Young"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Burlington Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Peterbough Snow Ball"
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/?p=11577"]
start_date = "2024-01-20"
end_date = "2024-01-20"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Peterborough"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Moving Violations", "Stomp Rocket"]
callers = ["Mary Wesley", "Will Mentor", "Lisa Greenleaf", "Steve Zakon-Anderson"]
price = "$28"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. 
Newcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-01-19/"]
start = "2024-01-19T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-19T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
details = "Come dance to the music of Amarillis and Anders with caller Bob Frederking. Complete beginners are welcome. Our free beginners lesson is at 7:30. At this dance masks are optional, but we also hold a mask-required dance each month. "
links = ["https://pittsburghcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance-masks-optional/"]
start = "2024-01-19T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-19T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Amarillis & Anders"]
callers = ["Bob Frederking"]
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Lessons"
details = "Series of 5 classes in preparation for a Valentine’s ECD demo on Feb 10, 2024."
links = ["https://app.arketa.co/iframe/artofmovement/schedule/checkout/f3bzkoipJlGZ2HuxHj8B", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-lessons/2024-01-20/"]
start = "2024-01-20T16:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-20T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Lorton"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lancaster Contra Dance"
details = """
All ages are welcome! Bring the whole family, or come on your own! No partner or prior dance experience necessary! 
Bringing a water bottle is encouraged. 
Cost: sliding scale $12-20+ cash only 
Children 13 or younger dance FREE! 
A practice lesson is included in admission and takes place at 6:15pm before each dance. If you can count to 4 and walk, you can do this dance!"""
links = ["https://lancastercontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/lancaster-pa-contra-dance/2024-01-20/"]
start = "2024-01-20T18:15:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-20T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Lancaster"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Lancaster Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
The Gaslight Tinkers and Adina Gordon!  

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. 
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://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-with-the-gaslight-tinkers/"]
start = "2024-01-20T19:40:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-20T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Gaslight Tinkers"]
callers = ["Adina Gordon"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ease & Elegance"
details = """
Country Dancers of Westchester presents Ease & Elegance, its renowned style workshop and dance party for experienced English country dancers. 
This year’s session, The Hands Are Dancing, presents an anatomy of how the hands and arms work best to enhance our dancing pleasure. Teacher Paul Ross lays out the fundamentals of good handwork with 10 Tips for Good Hand Turns. Musicians Pali Matej, violin; Sue Polansky, clarinet; and Robin Russell, piano, will raise our spirits and quicken our steps with their matchless music. 
We open with the workshop, then a short break, and end with a joyful dance party, in which one good turn deserves another (and another, and another. . .). 
$20 (members), $25 (nonmembers)"""
links = ["https://sites.google.com/site/countrydancersofwestchester/special-events-2021-22/012124_ease-elegance", "https://cdss.org/event/ease-elegance/"]
start = "2024-01-21T14:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-21T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "White Plains"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$20-$25"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Westchester"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2024-01-24/"]
start = "2024-01-24T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-24T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss.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 = "La Folk Soirée de l'Alliance"
details = "A taste of Bourrée"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/7255813117811687/", "https://www.afmsp.org/event?eventId=1469#/"]
start = "2024-01-25T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-01-25T20:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul"
source = "events/usa/minneapolis.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English 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/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-01-25/"]
start = "2024-01-25T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-25T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.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 = "Friday Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. 
Newcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-01-26/"]
start = "2024-01-26T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-26T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
details = "Come dance to the music of the Snappin’ Bug Stringband with caller Gaye Fifer. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30. Complete beginners are welcome! At this dance masks are required, but we also have a mask-optional dance each month. "
links = ["https://pittsburghcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-01-26T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-26T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Snappin' Bug Stringband"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer"]
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Saturday Night Contra Dance"
details = "Join the Richmond, VA, contra dance, hosted by TADAMS at the West End Ballroom for a Saturday evening dance. Beginner lesson at 6:45pm, dance from 7:30-10:30pm. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free. Please check our full website calendar for caller and band details. "
links = ["https://tadamsva.org/dance/saturday-contra-dance-web-1-27-2023/", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-saturday-night-contra-dance/2024-01-27/"]
start = "2024-01-27T18:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-27T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Henrico"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Petrichord"]
callers = ["Virginia Varland"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mystic Contra Dance \"The Pie Dance\""
details = """
Time: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [short basics session @ 7:15 pm]
This is the most fun you can have with your clothes on! We dance to the fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, and Appalachia and we often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time!
Caller: Tod Whittemore from Connecticut, Tod has been calling dances for forty years, having been lucky enough to begin his career at the time when famous callers Ralph Page and Duke Miller were still active in the Monadnock Region. Tod has called dances all over the world, and is known for his humor, energy, and infectious love of dancing!
Live Music by Dogtown, featuring Becky Miller (fiddle), Norb Spencer (accordion), and Avi Randall (keyboards). They play a mix of New England, French Canadian, Scottish, and Quebecois dance tunes, as well as old time southern dance tunes and sung calls. They are a highly desired band to play at contra dances!
Admission: $10 adults, $7 students. Donations gratefully accepted!
Homemade pie slices! This month we offer pumpkin pie and other kinds of fall pies! These delicious pie slices are offered at the break for $3/slice to help support the band and caller.
Role Terms are “Ladies & Gents” (or Women & Men), but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role their heart desires.
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual; layers are best for this invigorating exercise. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are discouraged, but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder).
Parking: Plenty of parking in the large parking area next to the building!"""
links = ["https://patch.com/connecticut/groton/calendar/event/20240127/66f769ed-4c6e-4339-abb1-53f062387147/mystic-contra-dance-the-pie-dance-sat-01-27-2024", "https://cdss.org/event/mystic-contra-dance-the-pie-dance/"]
start = "2024-01-27T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-27T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CT"
city = "Groton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dogtown"]
callers = ["Tod Whittemore"]
price = "$7-$10"
organisation = "Mystic Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.
Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.
Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.
Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.
Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.
Members $10;  non-members $15."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2024-01-27/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/264100226526895/"]
start = "2024-01-27T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-01-27T23:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Anaheim Contra Dance"
details = """
Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST. 
Always live music! 
Family-friendly, no partner required. 
Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm.

Free parking."""
links = ["https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-01-27/"]
start = "2024-01-27T17:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-27T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Anaheim"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kira Ott, Liam Lewis, Jeffrey Spero"]
callers = ["Susie Kendig"]
price = "$12-$18"
organisation = "The Living Tradition"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "4th Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. 


7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5430", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-01-27/"]
start = "2024-01-27T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-27T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Northwest Stomp"]
callers = ["Laurel Thomas"]
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Las Vegas Contra Dance"
details = "Monthly Contra dance. Beginners welcome. Beginner teaching first 30 minutes. Live music."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/las-vegas-contra-dance/2024-01-28/"]
start = "2024-01-28T15:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-28T18:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NV"
city = "Las Vegas"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2024-01-31/"]
start = "2024-01-31T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-31T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
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 = "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/2024-02-01/"]
start = "2024-02-01T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-01T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wissahickon Express"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
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/2024-02-01/"]
start = "2024-02-01T20:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-01T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Cain Raisers"]
callers = ["Ric Goldman"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Quiet Corner Contra Dance"
details = """
New Time: Dance 7:30-10:30pm [basics session 7:15 pm]
This is so wicked fun! We dance to the fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, and Appalachia and we often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time! So come enjoy the friendly camaraderie, dance to live music and see everyone’s smiling faces!
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual, layers are best for this invigorating exercise. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are discouraged).
Food: Some snacks offered at the break and contributions are welcome and needed!
Caller: Billy Fischer. Bill, a well-respected square and contra dance caller, has been calling dances for over thirty years, starting out in New Haven, Connecticut with the contra dance series that has been a fixture of the folk music and dance scene since 1976. In addition to contra dances in and around the northeast, he has called at various dance camps regionally and nationally.
Much of his calling activity centers on special occasion “barn” dances including the monthly musical event BMAD at his home in Bethany, CT. Other such events include school dances, private parties, special occasions such as weddings, birthdays and anniversaries, and dances in extended care facilities where he has done dances for people using wheel-chairs and walkers.
Live Music: Headwaters is made up of Jim and Willow Sirch and Gary Wikfors playing their Swedish nykelharpas, five-string fiddle, Irish blackwood flute, octave mandola, bodhran and banjo. You no doubt know them as members of the venerable New Haven-based band The Fiddleheads that has been playing for New England contra dances for thirty years.
Admission: $13.00 per person OR, Students (with ID, please) pay $6. Donations are greatly appreciated and encouraged!
Free Parking: There is plenty of free parking right in front of the hall.
Role Terms: “Ladies & Gents” but all dancers are welcome to dance whichever role their heart desires."""
links = ["http://www.hcdance.org/quiet-corner-contra/", "https://cdss.org/event/quiet-corner-contra-dance-2/"]
start = "2024-02-02T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-02T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CT"
city = "Coventry"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Headwaters"]
callers = ["Billy Fischer"]
price = "$6-$13"
organisation = "Hartford Community Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Mid-Winter ECD Weekend"
details = "Mara Shea, Julie Gorka and Dean Herrington join Bruce Hamilton for a weekend of English Country Dancing at the beautiful downtown Masonic Temple in Asheville, North Carolina. Some English Country Dance experience is helpful for this event, and the weekend is intended for all levels of dancers.  Please come join us! See the website for weekend workshops and evening dancing details.  "
links = ["https://ashevillemidwinter.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/asheville-mid-winter-ecd-weekend/"]
start = "2024-02-02T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-04T13:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$110-$125"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. 
Newcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-02-02/"]
start = "2024-02-02T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-02T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Lessons"
details = "Series of 5 classes in preparation for a Valentine’s ECD demo on Feb 10, 2024."
links = ["https://app.arketa.co/iframe/artofmovement/schedule/checkout/f3bzkoipJlGZ2HuxHj8B", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-lessons/2024-02-03/"]
start = "2024-02-03T16:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-03T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Lorton"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
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/2024-02-03/"]
start = "2024-02-03T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-03T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Franklin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
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-2/2024-02-03/"]
start = "2024-02-03T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-03T22:00:00-05:00"
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 = "Montpelier Contra Dance with Pre-dance Waltzing"
details = """
Liz Nelson calling with music by Starling (Mo Brachfeld and Jared Kirkpatrick). 

Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.
Gender-neutral role terms.
Waltzing 7 – 7:40 (additional $5 requested). Newcomers’ contra dance lesson at 7:45 pm. Contra dancing 8-11 pm.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
More info at our website.
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters; plus $5 for waltzing.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dances every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-with-pre-dance-waltzing/"]
start = "2024-02-03T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-03T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Starling"]
callers = ["Liz Nelson"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
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/?tribe_events=peterborough-first-saturday-contra-dance-2-7", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-dance-in-peterborough-nh/2024-02-03/"]
start = "2024-02-03T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-03T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Peterborough"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Steve Zakon-Anderson"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
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://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-02-03/"]
start = "2024-02-03T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-03T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wild Asparagus"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "George Marshall"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Capital English Country Dancers"
details = """
English Country Dance on the first Sundays of the month, October – May. Dance to live music. All dances are taught and prompted. The schedule of callers and musicians is below. Beginners, singles & couples are welcome! Doors open at 1:30, beginner workshop at 1:40 pm, dancing starts at 2pm. Please wear clean, flat, soft-soled dance shoes. 
Schedule of Events 

Feb 4: Orly Krasner with our Early Music Ensemble with Harpsichord (Larry Wallach, Tricia van Oers and Eric Buddington)
Mar 3: Elizabeth Freedman with Vonnie Estes, Charles Fisher and Nancy Bakemeier
Apr 7: Val Medve with Pat McPherson and Dough Creighton
May 5: Ice Cream Sunday – Melanie Axel-Lute, Elizabeth Stehl, Don Bell with Spare Parts and Britany Orlebeke

Our COVID Policy 

Wearing a mask is recommended.
Please stay home if you feel sick or have symptoms of Covid or flu.
CECD will notify all attendees if someone reports a Covid diagnosis within a week after a dance.

Regular Dances: $15, $12 CECD Members (Membership: $15) 
Ice Cream Sunday: $17, $14 CECD Members (includes ice cream sundaes)"""
links = ["https://www.danceflurry.org/series/capital-english-country-dancers/", "https://cdss.org/event/capital-english-country-dancers/2024-02-04/"]
start = "2024-02-04T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-04T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Albany"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Early Music Ensemble with Harpsichord"]
callers = ["Orly Krasner"]
price = "$12-$15"
organisation = "Capital English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Indy Contra Dance"
details = """
We dance on the first Tuesday of the month, 7-9 pm ET. 
There’s no smoking or drinking, and anyone’s welcome to dance together, regardless of age, experience, gender, preference for dogs or cats, etc. 
We provide a brief new dancer intro / refresher / warm-up starting at 6:40, with dancing for everybody 7:00 – 9:00 pm Eastern Time. Venue is Englewood Christian Church, 57 N. Rural St., Indianapolis, Indiana. 
Sliding scale, generally $5-$20. However, if you do not have enough money, ask for assistance."""
links = ["https://www.indycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/indy-contra-dance/2024-02-06/"]
start = "2024-02-06T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-06T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Indianapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Honeycrisps"]
callers = ["Adam Nichols"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Indy Contra"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2024-02-07/"]
start = "2024-02-07T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-07T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss.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 = "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/2024-02-08/"]
start = "2024-02-08T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-08T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English 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/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-02-08/"]
start = "2024-02-08T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-08T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Betsy St. Aubin, Patti Cobb, Michelle Masek"]
callers = ["Bruce Herbold"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cabot Community Contra Dance"
details = "Small monthly community contra dance with guest callers and live music by local musicians. All dances taught, no partner needed, families and beginners enthusiastically welcomed! Gender-neutral calling, short intro session for new folks at 7:15. Masks are welcomed but not required, and the large windows will be open for ventilation."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/cabot-community-contra-dance/2024-02-09/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/707435438209406/"]
start = "2024-02-09T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-09T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Cabot"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Karen Mueller-Harder"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Cabot Community Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dover New England Country Dance"
details = "Traditional New England dance with mostly contras, some squares, circles, couple dances, and occasional English or Scottish dances. No partner nor experience needed, the dances will be taught and called. An introductory session is held at 7:30 to explain the basics."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/dover-nh-new-england-country-dance/2024-02-09/"]
start = "2024-02-09T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-09T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Dover"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Dave Bateman"
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/2024-02-09/"]
start = "2024-02-09T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-09T22:30:00-05:00"
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 Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. 
Newcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-02-09/"]
start = "2024-02-09T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-09T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.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 = "Denver Contra Dance"
details = "The Denver community contra dance is held on the 2nd Friday of each month. There is a lesson from 7 to 7:30; and dance from 7:30 to 10:30. For more details, see our website."
links = ["https://www.cfootmad.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/denver-contra-dance/2024-02-09/"]
start = "2024-02-09T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-02-09T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Denver"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Lessons"
details = "Series of 5 classes in preparation for a Valentine’s ECD demo on Feb 10, 2024."
links = ["https://app.arketa.co/iframe/artofmovement/schedule/checkout/f3bzkoipJlGZ2HuxHj8B", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-lessons/2024-02-10/"]
start = "2024-02-10T16:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-10T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Lorton"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
We meet in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church (corner of Airport & Whitesburg), on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. Park along Airport because we enter the gym on that side.   
You need to be there by 6:30pm for the Newcomers Workshop. Dance is 7-10pm. 
You will need soft-soled shoes (sneakers are okay). We don’t want to hurt the gym floor. Clothing—be prepared to sweat. You do not need a partner. Bring a resealable container of water. 
$15 non-members."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-nacds-contra-dance/2024-02-10/"]
start = "2024-02-10T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-10T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CDK Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra & Square Dance – beginner workshop 7:00pm, Dancing 7:30 – 10:30pm 

February 10: Tunes by Brook Farm String Band; calls by Marlin Whitaker.
March 9: Big Fun with Darlene Underwood (English dance in the afternoon 2p-5p)
April 13: Smith, Campeau & Nelson with Ken Gall calling
May 11: Liberty String Band with Maeve Devlin calling
June 8: River Music with various local callers – Open Mic Night

Suggested donation $5-$20"""
links = ["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-dance/2024-02-10/"]
start = "2024-02-10T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-10T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Kalamazoo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Brook Farm String Band"]
callers = ["Marlin Whitaker"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Worcester Contra Dance"
details = """
Time: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [Intro session 7:15 pm]
This is so wicked fun! It is the most fun you can have with your clothes on!
Dancing is to live fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, and Appalachia! We often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time!
Live music by Truffle Creek from Boston. They are Lillian Chase on the fiddle, Jonah Spear on guitar and foot percussion, and Cecily Mills on the cello. They draw heavily from the old time genre for their tune selections, but certainly don’t limit themselves to a singular tradition for repertoire selection. Together these three bring creativity, variety, tradition, and joy to any room they find themselves making music in.
Caller: Paul Wilde from Rhode Island.
Admission (your choice): $10 – $12 p.p., $6 – $8 students, families $25. Donations are gratefully appreciated!
Parking: There is plenty of parking behind the church. Drive up State Street, take a left behind the church, and walk down Gertrude Street to enter the hall.
Food! Donations of snacks for the break are wanted and gleefully appreciated!
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are discouraged, but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder).
Role Terms are: “Women & Men” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works for them. with no worries.
Masks: Masks are *no longer* required, but still welcome."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/worcester-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-02-10T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-10T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Worcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Paul Wilde"]
price = "$6-$12"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TopHill Music Contradance Party"
details = """
Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: There will be a newcomers workshop at 7:45pm. Please come early to help our new dancing friends! All are welcome! 
Cost: $12-20 sliding scale 

High-level masks are mandated for this dance.
Please bring your own water bottle.
Up-to-date vaccinations are encouraged but not required.
If you are not feeling well, please do not attend, but rather care for yourself and others and join us next time!

See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-saturday-tophill-music-contradance-party-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-02-10/"]
start = "2024-02-10T19:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-10T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Alice Kenney"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "2nd Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 

7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome! 
For more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5431", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-02-10/"]
start = "2024-02-10T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-10T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Campaign for Reel Time"]
callers = ["William Watson"]
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TADAMS 2nd Sunday Afternoon Contra Dance"
details = """
Join the Richmond VA contra dance, hosted by TADAMS, in the beautiful historic Ginter Hall on 2nd Sunday afternoons. Beginner lesson at 1:45pm; dance from 2:30-5:30. Check our full calendar for caller and band details. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free.  
 """
links = ["https://tadamsva.org/dance/sunday-contra-dance-lgra-2-11-2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/tadams-2nd-sunday-afternoon-contra-dance/2024-02-11/"]
start = "2024-02-11T13:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-11T17:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 3:30 pm. Live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using a combination of positional language and ladies/gents."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-2/2024-02-11/"]
start = "2024-02-11T15:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-11T18:15:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2024-02-14/"]
start = "2024-02-14T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-14T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
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 = "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/2024-02-15/"]
start = "2024-02-15T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-15T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "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/2024-02-15/"]
start = "2024-02-15T20:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-15T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Green Gates"]
callers = ["Charlie Fenton"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.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 = "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/node/466", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-02-16/"]
start = "2024-02-16T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-16T22:30:00-05:00"
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 Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. 
Newcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-02-16/"]
start = "2024-02-16T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-16T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
details = "Come dance to the music of of AlleMonOh Stringband with caller Susan English. Complete beginners are welcome. Our free beginner lesson is at 7:30 to get you up to speed. This weekend, masks are required, but we also have a mask-optional event each month."
links = ["https://pittsburghcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance-3/"]
start = "2024-02-16T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-16T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["AlleMonOh Stringband"]
callers = ["Susan English"]
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Third Friday Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
The Back Row Band will return to the Guiding Star Grange Friday 2/16, led by Susan Conger and Steve Howland on fiddles, Becky Hollingsworth on piano and Joe Blumenthal on bass. Our caller will be Rich Sbardella. 
An N-95 or equivalent mask is required. If you play an acoustic instrument, come and join the band on stage. There will be a beginner’s session at 7:45 if you are a new dancer. 
Caller and featured musicians vary each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: 8:00 PM: Contra Dancing for All; beginner session at 7:45. 
Cost: $10 or barter equivalent 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/third-friday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-02-16/", "https://cdss.org/event/third-friday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange-2/"]
start = "2024-02-16T19:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-16T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Back Row Band"]
callers = ["Rich Sbardella"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Joe Blumenthal"
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/2024-02-16/"]
start = "2024-02-16T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-02-16T22:30:00-06:00"
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 = "Lancaster Contra Dance"
details = """
All ages are welcome! Bring the whole family, or come on your own! No partner or prior dance experience necessary! 
Bringing a water bottle is encouraged. 
Cost: sliding scale $12-20+ cash only. Children 13 or younger dance FREE! 
A practice lesson is included in admission and takes place at 6:15pm before each dance. If you can count to 4 and walk, you can do this dance! 
See our website for details and information about location, live musicians, and other dances in south central PA."""
links = ["https://lancastercontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/lancaster-pa-contra-dance/2024-02-17/"]
start = "2024-02-17T18:15:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-17T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Lancaster"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Lancaster Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Community Soup-er Saturday Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Now 3rd Saturdays and still serving homemade soup and cornbread!
Time: 7:00 pm (basics session 6:45 pm)
This is so wicked fun! It is the most fun you can have with your clothes on! We dance to live fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Appalachia and America. We often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time!
Parking: at Warwick Center for the Arts, 3259 Post Road, Warwick. On-street parking and additional parking behind the building (enter next to City Hall).
Caller: Tod Whittemore from Connecticut. Tod has been calling dances for forty years, having been lucky enough to begin his career at the time when famous callers Ralph Page and Duke Miller were still active in the Monadnock region. Tod has called dances all over the world, and is known for his humor, energy, and infectious love of dancing!
Live Music by The French Connection! The French Connection, has a Rhode Island connection! They are all from RI. The band features Deck Nieforth on harmonica, feet and spoons; Dan Lanier on fiddle and guitar; Rohsenow on piano. They play New England traditional contra dance tunes with a French Canadian accent.
Admission: Your choice $15 – $20 per person / WCFA Members $12 / Students (with ID) $10. Contributions are always encouraged.
Food/Concessions: Homemade Soup. homemade Cornbread, lemonade & fresh brewed tea @ $3 a bowl & all for the benefit of the band and caller!
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual, layers are best for this invigorating exercise. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are ok but harder to dance with).
Role Terms: Traditional – “ladies & gents” but all are welcome to choose the role term that works for them!"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/community-soup-er-saturday-contra-square-dance/"]
start = "2024-02-17T18:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-17T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "RI"
city = "Warwick"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The French Connection"]
callers = ["Tod Whittemore"]
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Warwick Center for the Arts"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "3rd Saturday Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 3rd Saturday from September through May. See our website for this month’s band and caller. 
We use gender neutral role terms at all dances. 
Proud Associate member of PATMAD and CDSS. 
$5 to $20, sliding scale."""
links = ["https://3rdsaturday.thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/3rd-saturday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-02-17/"]
start = "2024-02-17T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-17T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["TWeLve"]
callers = ["Michael Karcher"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Luke Donforth and Cojiro (Jess Newman and Mark Price). 
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-3/"]
start = "2024-02-17T19:40:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-17T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cojiro"]
callers = ["Luke Donforth"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monterey Contra Dance"
details = """
February 17: The String Bean Serenaders, with Erik Hoffman calling! 
This new local Old-Time band features Marta Lynch and Barbara Cameron on fiddle, with Craig Mitchell and Greg Meyer. Erik Hoffman, from Berkeley, is a true legend in contra dance—multi-instrumentalist, choreographer, and caller—and we are so glad to have him to return to call for us. Come find out what all the excitement is about! 
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-2/"]
start = "2024-02-17T18:40:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-17T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The String Bean Serenaders"]
callers = ["Erik Hoffman"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brownsville English Country Dance"
details = """
Brownsville ECD is held in the Town Hall of West Windsor (Brownsville), Vermont. 

1:00 Dances for more experienced dancers*
1:45 Beginners introduction to terms and movements – Everyone welcome!
2:00 General Dance – Everyone welcome!

Potluck snack table. Enjoy. 

General admission – $10
First Time Dancers – FREE
Under 15 – FREE

* These dancers will need to know different types of heys, mirror B2B, poussettes and other basic figures without teaching the movements."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance/2024-02-18/"]
start = "2024-02-18T13:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-18T16:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "West Windsor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance at the Young Ladies’ Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information."
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-english-country-dance-third-sunday/2024-02-18/"]
start = "2024-02-18T13:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-18T17:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2024-02-21/"]
start = "2024-02-21T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-21T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-194/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-02-22/"]
start = "2024-02-22T18:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-22T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lake Effect"]
callers = ["Nancy Spero"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[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/2024-02-22/"]
start = "2024-02-22T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-22T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English 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/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-02-22/"]
start = "2024-02-22T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-22T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
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/2024-02-23/"]
start = "2024-02-23T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-23T22:30:00-05:00"
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 Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. 
Newcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-02-23/"]
start = "2024-02-23T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-23T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Midwinter Day of English Dance"
details = """
After seeing our plans foiled in June for the Midwinter Day of English, we have regrouped and are thrilled to announce that the dance is on again, on Sat, Feb 24. 

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Workshop with Emma Rushton
6:00 pm – 7:15 pm: Potluck supper
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm: Dance with Cathy Hollister

Music by The English Muffins (Amberly Rosen, Susan Kevra and Nick Bergin).  
Cost: Sliding scale, $10-$25/session. 
These events are open to experienced and beginning dancers. We especially welcome contra dancers wanting to try English Country Dance. 
Learn more on Facebook."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/english-country-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/nashvilles-midwinter-day-of-english-dance/"]
start = "2024-02-24T14:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-02-24T21:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The English Muffins"]
price = "$10-$25"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Valley Contra Dance Double Dance"
details = """
Alex Deis-Lauby calling to Kingfisher
Special Event: Afternoon Challenging Contras 
Potluck Supper 6-7:00
Beginner lesson 7 PM
Evening Dance 7:30-10:30 PM
$15/ Students $7
Dance clothing exchange—bring gently used dance clothes and take something new home."""
links = ["https://valleycontradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/valley-contra-dance-double-dance/"]
start = "2024-02-24T16:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-24T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Bethlehem"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kingfisher"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Valley Contra Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
We meet in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church (corner of Airport & Whitesburg), on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. Park along Airport because we enter the gym on that side.   
You need to be there by 6:30pm for the Newcomers Workshop. Dance is 7-10pm. 
You will need soft-soled shoes (sneakers are okay). We don’t want to hurt the gym floor. Clothing—be prepared to sweat. You do not need a partner. Bring a resealable container of water. 
$15 non-members."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-nacds-contra-dance/2024-02-24/"]
start = "2024-02-24T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-24T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jax Contra Dance"
details = """
Welcome back, Jax Contra Dancers! We’re celebrating our return to contra dance after a 4-year break! Join us! 
Caller: Vicki Morrison from Tallahassee, FL. 
Band: A Fine Kettle of Fish from Jacksonville, FL. 
$10 adult, $5 child."""
links = ["https://jaxcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/jax-contra-dance-welcome-back/"]
start = "2024-02-24T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-24T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Jacksonville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["A Fine Kettle of Fish"]
callers = ["Vicki Morrison"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Lisa Lowell"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Saturday Night Contra Dance"
details = "Join the Richmond, VA, contra dance, hosted by TADAMS at the West End Ballroom for a Saturday evening dance. Beginner lesson at 6:45pm, dance from 7:30-10:30pm. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free. Please check our full website calendar for caller and band details."
links = ["https://tadamsva.org/dance/saturday-contra-dance-web-2-24-2023/", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-saturday-night-contra-dance/2024-02-24/"]
start = "2024-02-24T18:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-24T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Henrico"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Stay All Night"]
callers = ["Jack Maus"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CDK Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Contra & Square Dance – Beginning Workshop 7pm, Dancing 7:30-10:30pm 
4th Saturday Schedule: 

February 24: Contra & Squares with Hawks and Owls String Band, calls by Karin Neils & Friends 
March 23: Contra & Squares with Soltre, calls by Mike Clark
June 22: Contra & Squares – ADVANCED Dance  Brook Farm, calls by Laurie Pietravalle

Suggested donation $5-$20"""
links = ["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-square-dance/2024-02-24/"]
start = "2024-02-24T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-24T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Kalamazoo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hawks and Owls String Band"]
callers = ["Karin Neils"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.
Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.
Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.
Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.
Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.
Members $10;  non-members $15."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2024-02-24/"]
start = "2024-02-24T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-02-24T23:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Anaheim Contra Dance"
details = """
Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST. 
Always live music! 
Family-friendly, no partner required. 
Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm.

Free parking."""
links = ["https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-02-24/"]
start = "2024-02-24T18:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-24T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Anaheim"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$18"
organisation = "The Living Tradition"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. 
Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door."""
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-02-24/"]
start = "2024-02-24T18:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-24T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Cain Raisers"]
callers = ["Dane Wallinga"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "4th Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. 
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 


7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5432", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-02-24/"]
start = "2024-02-24T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-24T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Las Vegas Contra Dance"
details = "Monthly Contra dance. Beginners welcome. Beginner teaching first 30 minutes. Live music."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/las-vegas-contra-dance/2024-02-25/"]
start = "2024-02-25T15:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-25T18:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NV"
city = "Las Vegas"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-02-25/"]
start = "2024-02-25T16:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-02-25T18:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance"
details = """
The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. 
No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!"""
links = ["https://boulderscandinaviandancers.org/", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22/2024-02-26/"]
start = "2024-02-26T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-02-26T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2024-02-28/"]
start = "2024-02-28T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-28T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
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 = "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/2024-02-29/"]
start = "2024-02-29T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-29T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "La Folk Soirée de l'Alliance"
details = "À l'Ouest et au Sud"
links = ["https://www.afmsp.org/events/la-folk-soiree-2#/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/201597846298560/"]
start = "2024-02-29T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-02-29T20:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul"
source = "events/usa/minneapolis.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/2024-02-29/"]
start = "2024-02-29T20:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-29T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Leap Frogs"]
callers = ["Deanna Rubin"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Quiet Corner Contra Dance"
details = """
Time: Dance 7:30-10:30pm [short basics session 7:15 pm]
This is so wicked fun! We dance to the fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Appalachia & America! We often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time! So come enjoy the friendly camaraderie, dance to live music and see everyone’s smiling faces!
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual; layers are best for this invigorating exercise. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are discouraged).
Food: Some snacks offered at the break and contributions are welcome and needed!
Caller: George Thomson. George is a traditional New England dance leader, calling fun, easy, and family-friendly circles dances, squares, and longways sets for barn and contra dances. He enjoys calling singing squares in the style of the late Ralph Sweet. He also plays the great highland bagpipes!.
Live Music: The Dead Sea Squirrels. Don’t be fooled by the unlikely name: You’re gonna love dancing to Cathy Mason on fiddle; Craig Edwards on fiddle, banjo, and mandolin (but not all at the same time!); and Henry Yoshimura on guitar. They play widely for contra dances and are known for their danceable tunes arranged in medleys designed to closely match and enhance the movements of the particular contra dance being taught/called. They tend to push the boundaries of the southern style with fiddle and fiddle/guitar harmonies!
Admission: $13.00 per person OR students (with ID, please) pay $6. Donations are greatly appreciated and encouraged!
Free Parking: There is plenty of free parking right in front of the hall.
Role Terms: “Ladies & Gents” but all dancers are welcome to dance whichever role their heart desires."""
links = ["http://www.hcdance.org/quiet-corner-contra/", "https://cdss.org/event/quiet-corner-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-03-01T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-01T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CT"
city = "Coventry"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dead Sea Squirrels"]
callers = ["George Thompson"]
price = "$6-$13"
organisation = "Hartford Community Dance"
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/2024-03-01/"]
start = "2024-03-01T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-01T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. 
Newcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-03-01/"]
start = "2024-03-01T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-01T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
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/2024-03-01/"]
start = "2024-03-01T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-03-01T22:30:00-06:00"
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-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2024-03-01/"]
start = "2024-03-01T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-01T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.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/2024-03-02/"]
start = "2024-03-02T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-02T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Franklin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
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-2/2024-03-02/"]
start = "2024-03-02T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-02T22:00:00-05:00"
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 = "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://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-03-02/"]
start = "2024-03-02T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-02T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wild Asparagus"]
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/?tribe_events=peterborough-first-saturday-contra-dance-2-8", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-dance-in-peterborough-nh/2024-03-02/"]
start = "2024-03-02T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-02T22:00:00-05:00"
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 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 = "Circle Left"
details = "Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month."
links = ["https://www.queercontradance.org/circleleft.html", "https://cdss.org/event/circle-left/2024-03-02/"]
start = "2024-03-02T18:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-03-02T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Oakland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monterey Spring Bling Contra Dance"
details = """
March 2nd: Rescheduled, now our Spring Bling! Contra Dance
with The Little Big Band, and Kelsey Hartman calling! 
Drag out those fancy togs and don that glitter and glitz, it’s time to step lively, and put on the Ritz! Marta Lynch and Bob Silberstein playing the tunes, and Kelsey’s calling, will definitely get us in the mood to dance! 
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-3/"]
start = "2024-03-02T18:40:00-08:00"
end = "2024-03-02T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Little Big Band"]
callers = ["Kelsey Hartman"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Capital English Country Dancers"
details = """
English Country Dance on the first Sundays of the month, October – May. Dance to live music. All dances are taught and prompted. The schedule of callers and musicians is below. Beginners, singles & couples are welcome! Doors open at 1:30, beginner workshop at 1:40 pm, dancing starts at 2pm. Please wear clean, flat, soft-soled dance shoes. 
Schedule of Events 

Feb 4: Orly Krasner with our Early Music Ensemble with Harpsichord (Larry Wallach, Tricia van Oers and Eric Buddington)
Mar 3: Elizabeth Freedman with Vonnie Estes, Charles Fisher and Nancy Bakemeier
Apr 7: Val Medve with Pat McPherson and Dough Creighton
May 5: Ice Cream Sunday – Melanie Axel-Lute, Elizabeth Stehl, Don Bell with Spare Parts and Britany Orlebeke

Our COVID Policy 

Wearing a mask is recommended.
Please stay home if you feel sick or have symptoms of Covid or flu.
CECD will notify all attendees if someone reports a Covid diagnosis within a week after a dance.

Regular Dances: $15, $12 CECD Members (Membership: $15) 
Ice Cream Sunday: $17, $14 CECD Members (includes ice cream sundaes)"""
links = ["https://www.danceflurry.org/series/capital-english-country-dancers/", "https://cdss.org/event/capital-english-country-dancers/2024-03-03/"]
start = "2024-03-03T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-03T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Albany"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Vonnie Estes, Charles Fisher and Nancy Bakemeier"]
callers = ["Elizabeth Freedman"]
price = "$12-$15"
organisation = "Capital English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-03-03/"]
start = "2024-03-03T16:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-03T18:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-03-04/"]
start = "2024-03-04T18:10:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-04T20:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance for Adults"
links = ["https://tockify.com/poulsbosons/detail/164/1709605800000"]
start = "2024-03-04T18:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-03-04T19:45:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Poulsbo"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$4-$5"
organisation = "Poulsbo Sons of Norway"
source = "events/usa/poulsbo.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance"
details = """
The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. 
No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!"""
links = ["https://boulderscandinaviandancers.org/", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22/2024-03-04/"]
start = "2024-03-04T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-04T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Indy Contra Dance"
details = """
We dance on the first Tuesday of the month, 7-9 pm ET. 
There’s no smoking or drinking, and anyone’s welcome to dance together, regardless of age, experience, gender, preference for dogs or cats, etc. 
We provide a brief new dancer intro / refresher / warm-up starting at 6:40, with dancing for everybody 7:00 – 9:00 pm Eastern Time. Venue is Englewood Christian Church, 57 N. Rural St., Indianapolis, Indiana. 
Sliding scale, generally $5-$20. However, if you do not have enough money, ask for assistance."""
links = ["https://www.indycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/indy-contra-dance/2024-03-05/"]
start = "2024-03-05T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-05T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Indianapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Indy Contra"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-03-06/"]
start = "2024-03-06T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-06T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[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/2024-03-07/"]
start = "2024-03-07T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-07T22:30:00-05:00"
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/2024-03-07/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1827790280976207/"]
start = "2024-03-07T18:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-03-07T21:00:00-08:00"
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/2024-03-07/"]
start = "2024-03-07T20:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-03-07T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Erik Hoffman"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.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 = "Cabot Community Contra Dance"
details = "Small monthly community contra dance with guest callers and live music by local musicians. All dances taught, no partner needed, families and beginners enthusiastically welcomed! Gender-neutral calling, short intro session for new folks at 7:15. Masks are welcomed but not required, and the large windows will be open for ventilation."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/cabot-community-contra-dance/2024-03-08/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2142436049439563/"]
start = "2024-03-08T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-08T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Cabot"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Erin Smith"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Cabot Community Dance"
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/2024-03-08/"]
start = "2024-03-08T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-08T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dover New England Country Dance"
details = "Traditional New England dance with mostly contras, some squares, circles, couple dances, and occasional English or Scottish dances. No partner nor experience needed, the dances will be taught and called. An introductory session is held at 7:30 to explain the basics."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/dover-nh-new-england-country-dance/2024-03-08/"]
start = "2024-03-08T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-08T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Dover"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Dave Bateman"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. 
Newcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-03-08/"]
start = "2024-03-08T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-08T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Denver Contra Dance"
details = "The Denver community contra dance is held on the 2nd Friday of each month. There is a lesson from 7 to 7:30; and dance from 7:30 to 10:30. For more details, see our website."
links = ["https://www.cfootmad.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/denver-contra-dance/2024-03-08/"]
start = "2024-03-08T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-08T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Denver"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sun Assembly Spring DanceFest"
details = "A weekend of English country dances and workshops led by Melissa Running! Live music by Mara Shea, Dean Herington, Joey O’Donnell and friends! Located at the Shared Visions Retreat Center in Durham, NC. For more information, visit our website."
links = ["https://sunassembly.org/spring-dancefest/", "https://cdss.org/event/sun-assembly-spring-dancefest/"]
start = "2024-03-09T10:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-10T12:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Durham"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$80"
organisation = "Sun Assembly"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
We meet in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church (corner of Airport & Whitesburg), on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. Park along Airport because we enter the gym on that side.   
You need to be there by 6:30pm for the Newcomers Workshop. Dance is 7-10pm. 
You will need soft-soled shoes (sneakers are okay). We don’t want to hurt the gym floor. Clothing—be prepared to sweat. You do not need a partner. Bring a resealable container of water. 
$15 non-members."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-nacds-contra-dance/2024-03-09/"]
start = "2024-03-09T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-09T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jonesborough Contra"
details = """
Never contra danced before? We gotcha covered! You’ll want to be there at 7pm for the Newcomer Lesson. Dance begins at 7:30pm.  

Cost: $12 Adults, $8 Students, $30 Families
Cash or Venmo
Donations to help cover expenses appreciated
Come as you are, no partner needed
Short newcomer lesson starts promptly at 7pm
Dance starts at 7:30pm
Friends, families, and children welcome

Follow us on Facebook & Instagram or on our website. 
We are an all-volunteer nonprofit educational organization which is dedicated to the cultivation of a healthy community through traditional dance and music."""
links = ["https://historicjonesboroughdancesociety.net/", "https://cdss.org/event/jonesborough-tn-contra/"]
start = "2024-03-09T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-09T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Johnson City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wabi Sabi"]
callers = ["Timothy Klein"]
price = "$8-$12"
organisation = "Historic Jonesborough Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CDK Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra & Square Dance – beginner workshop 7:00pm, Dancing 7:30 – 10:30pm 

February 10: Tunes by Brook Farm String Band; calls by Marlin Whitaker.
March 9: Big Fun with Darlene Underwood (English dance in the afternoon 2p-5p)
April 13: Smith, Campeau & Nelson with Ken Gall calling
May 11: Liberty String Band with Maeve Devlin calling
June 8: River Music with various local callers – Open Mic Night

Suggested donation $5-$20"""
links = ["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-dance/2024-03-09/"]
start = "2024-03-09T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-09T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Kalamazoo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Big Fun"]
callers = ["Darlene Underwood"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.
Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.
Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.
Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.
Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.
Members $10;  non-members $15."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2024-03-09/"]
start = "2024-03-09T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-03-09T23:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TopHill Music Contradance Party"
details = """
Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: There will be a newcomers workshop at 7:45pm. Please come early to help our new dancing friends! All are welcome! 
Cost: $12-20 sliding scale 

High-level masks are mandated for this dance.
Please bring your own water bottle.
Up-to-date vaccinations are encouraged but not required.
If you are not feeling well, please do not attend, but rather care for yourself and others and join us next time!

See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-saturday-tophill-music-contradance-party-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-03-09/"]
start = "2024-03-09T19:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-09T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Alice Kenney"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lawrence Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us on Saturday, December 9 at the Woodlawn Elementary School gymnasium in Lawrence, KS.
Beginner’s lesson at 7:00pm. The dance starts at 7:30 and ends at 10:00. 
Caller: Jill Allen
Band: The Atchisons 
Open to both beginners and newcomers without experience, a free lesson will start at 7:00, so PLEASE BE PROMPT if you want to attend the lesson. All ages welcome, no partner needed. 
Our dances are social, inclusive, fun, and beginner friendly. No experience? No partner? No problem! All dances are taught and prompted, and feature live music. 
You’ll hear our callers use the terms Larks and Robins. Larks dance on the left side of a pair of dancers; Robins dance on the right side. 
Contra dancing is fun and vigorous! Wear comfortable clothes and clean shoes. No black heels and no dance powder allowed on the floor. 
Flexible admission rates for in-person dances: 

Adult admission: pay what you can between $8 to $15+ to help support our dances.
Adults just listening (not dancing) $5
Students $5
Children under 16 free

The Atchisons 
Melissa and Bob Atchison have been playing for barn dances since the early 1980s. Their music has been influenced by old-time Missouri fiddlers, and music of the Ozarks. They love playing for dances because of the joy the dancers experience. As a duo of just guitar and fiddle they bring a surprising amount of energy and fun to Lawrence Barn dances. 
Jill Allen 
Soon after receiving a B.E. in Dance Performance at the University of Kansas, Jill Allen came upon her first local country dance in the early 1980’s, unaware of how deeply it would change her life. It was love at first step and she never looked back. Her tap dancing became clogging and soon she learned to call for dances, with a hunger to teach every style she learned. With experience in dance education, Jill was a natural boss on the dance floor. Jill also organized dances for many years, and played piano for dances with the band “Fox on the Run” for 15 years. 
Her calling has been described as fun, easy to follow, and musical, with no time wasted getting a group of all ages and abilities up and dancing to the music. She is full-service caller with over thirty years of experience, well versed in Contras, Squares, English Country, Family Dances, Clogging, and couple dances."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/lawrence-ks-contra-dance/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/365991896326524/"]
start = "2024-03-09T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-03-09T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KS"
city = "Lawrence"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Atchisons"]
callers = ["Jill Allen"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Lawrence Barn Dance Association"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Portland Megaband Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance. Music by the 75-member Portland Megaband directed by Sue Songer. Three local callers—Laurel Thomas, Rich Goss, and William Watson (nongendered terms). 
The event will be in the beautiful Smith Memorial Ballroom at Portland State University. Start time is 7:15 with a newcomers’ session at 6:45. 
Advance admission is strongly encouraged—we sometimes sell out. This dance is a benefit for Portland Country Dance Community. 
$25 requested; sliding scale $15 – $40."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5433", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-megaband-contra-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-03-09/"]
start = "2024-03-09T18:45:00-08:00"
end = "2024-03-09T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Portland Megaband"]
callers = ["Laurel Thomas", "Rich Goss", "William Watson"]
price = "$15-$40"
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TADAMS 2nd Sunday Afternoon Contra Dance"
details = "Join the Richmond VA contra dance, hosted by TADAMS, in the beautiful historic Ginter Hall on 2nd Sunday afternoons. Beginner lesson at 1:45pm; dance from 2:30-5:30. Check our full calendar for caller and band details. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/tadams-2nd-sunday-afternoon-contra-dance/2024-03-10/"]
start = "2024-03-10T13:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-10T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-03-10/"]
start = "2024-03-10T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-03-10T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-03-11/"]
start = "2024-03-11T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-11T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$5"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance"
details = """
The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. 
No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!"""
links = ["https://boulderscandinaviandancers.org/", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22/2024-03-11/"]
start = "2024-03-11T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-03-11T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance Lesson"
links = ["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"]
start = "2024-03-11T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-11T21:15:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Norske Runddansere"
source = "events/usa/portland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-03-12/"]
start = "2024-03-12T18:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-12T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-03-13/"]
start = "2024-03-13T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-13T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic dance class"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/classes.html"]
start = "2024-03-13T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-13T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/seattle.yaml"

[[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/2024-03-14/"]
start = "2024-03-14T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-14T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "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 = "Berkeley English 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/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-03-14/"]
start = "2024-03-14T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-14T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spring Swedish Music & Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://folklorevillage.org/spring-swedish-music-and-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2024-03-15T18:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-17T14:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WI"
city = "Dodgeville"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$150-$325"
organisation = "Folklore Village"
source = "events/usa/dodgeville.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/2024-03-15/"]
start = "2024-03-15T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-15T22:30:00-04:00"
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 Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. 
Newcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-03-15/"]
start = "2024-03-15T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-15T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Third Friday Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Caller and featured musicians vary each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Other musicians are welcome to come and be part of the amorphous “Back Row Band.” 
Schedule: 8:00 PM: Contra Dancing for All; often a beginner session at 7:45. 
Cost: $10 or barter equivalent 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/third-friday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-03-15/"]
start = "2024-03-15T19:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-15T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Back Row Band"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Joe Blumenthal"
source = "events/usa/cdss.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 = "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/2024-03-15/"]
start = "2024-03-15T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-15T22:30:00-05:00"
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-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2024-03-15/"]
start = "2024-03-15T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-03-15T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Dance"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/activities.html"]
start = "2024-03-15T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-15T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sprida Ut"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/seattle.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lancaster Contra Dance"
details = """
All ages are welcome! Bring the whole family, or come on your own! No partner or prior dance experience necessary! 
Bringing a water bottle is encouraged. 
Cost: sliding scale $12-20+ cash only. Children 13 or younger dance FREE! 
A practice lesson is included in admission and takes place at 6:15pm before each dance. If you can count to 4 and walk, you can do this dance! 
See our website for details and information about location, live musicians, and other dances in south central PA."""
links = ["https://lancastercontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/lancaster-pa-contra-dance/2024-03-16/"]
start = "2024-03-16T18:15:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-16T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Lancaster"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Lancaster Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "3rd Saturday Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 3rd Saturday from September through May. See our website for this month’s band and caller. 
We use gender neutral role terms at all dances. 
Proud Associate member of PATMAD and CDSS. 
$5 to $20, sliding scale."""
links = ["https://3rdsaturday.thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/3rd-saturday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-03-16/"]
start = "2024-03-16T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-16T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
The Moving Violations are: Van Kaynor (fiddle, feet), Ron Grosslein (fiddle, mandolin, percussion), and Eric Eid-Reiner (piano). Caller varies each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: Newcomers workshop 7:30-8:00 p.m. Contra dance 8:00-11:00 p.m. 
Cost: $12-20 sliding scale ($10 for students and children, $8 for under 13) at the door. 
Calling terms: Gender-neutral terms (usually larks and robins) are used at the 3rd Saturday dance. 
There is no preregistration or verified dancer list for the 3rd Sat. dance. There is also no attendance cap. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/third-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-03-16/"]
start = "2024-03-16T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-16T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Moving Violations"]
price = "$8-$20"
organisation = "Van Kaynor"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Montpelier Contra Dance with Dereck Kalish calling and music by Atlantic Crossing. 
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-4/"]
start = "2024-03-16T19:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-16T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Atlantic Crossing"]
callers = ["Dereck Kalish"]
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://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-03-16/"]
start = "2024-03-16T18:40:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-16T22:00:00-07:00"
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 = "Brownsville English Country Dance"
details = """
Brownsville ECD is held in the Town Hall of West Windsor (Brownsville), Vermont. 

1:00 Dances for more experienced dancers*
1:45 Beginners introduction to terms and movements – Everyone welcome!
2:00 General Dance – Everyone welcome!

Potluck snack table. Enjoy. 

General admission – $10
First Time Dancers – FREE
Under 15 – FREE

* These dancers will need to know different types of heys, mirror B2B, poussettes and other basic figures without teaching the movements."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance/2024-03-17/"]
start = "2024-03-17T13:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-17T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "West Windsor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance at the Young Ladies’ Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information."
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-english-country-dance-third-sunday/2024-03-17/"]
start = "2024-03-17T13:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-17T17:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-03-17/"]
start = "2024-03-17T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-03-17T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-03-18/"]
start = "2024-03-18T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-18T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$5"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance for Adults"
links = ["https://tockify.com/poulsbosons/detail/164/1710811800000"]
start = "2024-03-18T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-18T19:45:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Poulsbo"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$4-$5"
organisation = "Poulsbo Sons of Norway"
source = "events/usa/poulsbo.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance"
details = """
The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. 
No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!"""
links = ["https://boulderscandinaviandancers.org/", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22/2024-03-18/"]
start = "2024-03-18T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-03-18T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance Lesson"
links = ["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"]
start = "2024-03-18T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-18T21:15:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Norske Runddansere"
source = "events/usa/portland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-03-19/"]
start = "2024-03-19T18:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-19T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-03-20/"]
start = "2024-03-20T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-20T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal Perdu"
details = """
We'll do quick teach on most dances - so everyone can join in.  And...we'll repeat some dances so you can relax and dance something you already know.   No partner needed!  \r
\r
Not sure what balfolk is?    Give it a try Wednesday night and find out!   (hint:  mix of easy dances done in pairs, lines, chains, circles, etc. -- based on traditional French dances)"""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/234157370056114/posts/2791991717605987/", "https://www.facebook.com/lynn.baumeister/posts/pfbid02cbBESbbdDZFYYBeyA4DDfrRoLrGwnQuFp73mRrwqnDQiCaBDPGwbJyoUYojXNUD9l"]
start = "2024-03-20T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-20T21:30:00-04:00"
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 class"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/classes.html"]
start = "2024-03-20T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-20T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/seattle.yaml"

[[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/2024-03-21/"]
start = "2024-03-21T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-21T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boulder Scandinavian Weekend"
details = """
The Boulder Scandinavian Weekend Returns in 2024! 
For the first time since 2019, we will again host a Scandinavian Dance and Music Weekend. 
With dancers and fiddlers from Sweden."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/boulder-scandinavian-weekend/"]
start_date = "2024-03-22"
end_date = "2024-03-24"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$150"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.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/2024-03-21/"]
start = "2024-03-21T20:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-21T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Corn Likkers"]
callers = ["Eric Black"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
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 = "Flint Hills Contra Dance"
details = "Contra dance in Manhattan, Kansas. Open to everyone!"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/377371501774250/", "https://cdss.org/event/flint-hills-contra-dance/2024-03-22/"]
start = "2024-03-22T18:15:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-22T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KS"
city = "Manhattan"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kaw Creek"]
callers = ["Derrick Doty"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Flint Hills Contradance and Music Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Melt Into Spring Ball Weekend"
details = """
Friday Welcome English Dance 7:30-10:30 pm
Saturday events (please preregister):

Ball practice 1-3:30 pm
Ball 7:30-11:00 pm



Gene Murrow will lead, to splendid music by Debbie Jackson, Josh Burdick, and Matt McCoy."""
links = ["https://aactmad.org/melt-into-spring", "https://cdss.org/event/melt-into-spring-ball-weekend-2/"]
start = "2024-03-22T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-23T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Gene Murrow"]
price = "$37-$75"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
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/2024-03-22/"]
start = "2024-03-22T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-22T22:30:00-04:00"
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 Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. 
Newcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-03-22/"]
start = "2024-03-22T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-22T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nashville Playford Ball"
details = """
Nashville Country Dancers’ 41st Playford Ball 
Brooke Friendly calling, with music by Shira Kammen and Karen Axelrod 
Registration is now open! 
$65 to $165 sliding scale."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/playford-ball", "https://cdss.org/event/nashville-playford-ball/"]
start = "2024-03-22T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-24T13:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Shira Kammen & Karen Axelrod"]
callers = ["Brooke Friendly"]
price = "$65-$165"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
details = "Come dance to the music of Unbowed with caller River Abel. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! At this dance masks are required, but we also hold a mask-optional dance each month."
links = ["https://pittsburghcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance-4/"]
start = "2024-03-22T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-22T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Unbowed"]
callers = ["River Abel"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
We meet in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church (corner of Airport & Whitesburg), on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. Park along Airport because we enter the gym on that side.   
You need to be there by 6:30pm for the Newcomers Workshop. Dance is 7-10pm. 
You will need soft-soled shoes (sneakers are okay). We don’t want to hurt the gym floor. Clothing—be prepared to sweat. You do not need a partner. Bring a resealable container of water. 
$15 non-members."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-nacds-contra-dance/2024-03-23/"]
start = "2024-03-23T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-23T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jane Austen Ball"
details = """
Step into an 18th Century English country manor! Wooster’s 2024 Jane Austen Ball will take place on Saturday, March 23, at Wayne Center for the Arts (back door). Beginner instruction at 6:30 p.m., with dancing 7:00-10:00 p.m. Light refreshments provided, costumes or dressy attire encouraged. Live music provided by Fourpence with prompting by Susan English. No partner necessary; we will change partners. Appropriate for ages 8-88. 
Register online now or pay cash at the door (limit 100 dancers).  For more information, see the Wooster Dance website or call 330-347-8155. 
$15 adults, $10 students."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/jane-austen-ball/", "https://canvas.wayneartscenter.org/events/10", "https://www.woosterdance.com/classes"]
start = "2024-03-23T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-23T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Wooster"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Fourpence"]
callers = ["Susan English"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Queen City Contra"
details = """
Queen City Contras invite you to our contra dance, Saturday, March 23 at the beautiful Shelburne Town Hall. 
Doors open at 6:30, beginner lesson at 6:45, dancing from 7 to 10. 
Adina Gordon will call. Our band will be Atlantic Crossing.
All are welcome; all dances are taught; no partner or experience necessary. Beginner’s session at 6:45pm.  
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, donations welcome. Please bring a pair of clean, soft-soled shoes to dance in. Masks welcome but optional. Please stay home if you have symptoms."""
links = ["https://queencitycontras.com/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-shelburne-vt/"]
start = "2024-03-23T18:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-23T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Shelburne"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Atlantic Crossing"]
callers = ["Adina Gordon"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Queen City Contras"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Saturday Night Contra Dance"
details = "Join the Richmond, VA, contra dance, hosted by TADAMS at the West End Ballroom for a Saturday evening dance. Beginner lesson at 6:45pm, dance from 7:30-10:30pm. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free. Please check our full website calendar for caller and band details."
links = ["https://tadamsva.org/dance/saturday-contra-dance-web-3-23-2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-saturday-night-contra-dance/2024-03-23/"]
start = "2024-03-23T18:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-23T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Henrico"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Valley Contra Dance"
details = """
Greg Frock calling to Dead Sea Squirrels (Cathy Mason, Craig Edwards, Henry Yoshimura) 
$15 (members $2 discount)
Age 13-21, students: $7.00
Children 12 and under accompanied by an adult FREE"""
links = ["https://valleycontradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/valley-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-03-23T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-23T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Bethlehem"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dead Sea Squirrels"]
callers = ["Greg Frock"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Valley Contra Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jonesborough Contra"
details = """
Never contra danced before? We gotcha covered! You’ll want to be there at 7pm for the Newcomer Lesson. Dance begins at 7:30pm.  

Cost: $12 Adults, $8 Students, $30 Families
Cash or Venmo
Donations to help cover expenses appreciated
Come as you are, no partner needed
Short newcomer lesson starts promptly at 7pm
Dance starts at 7:30pm
Friends, families, and children welcome

Follow us on Facebook & Instagram or on our website. 
We are an all-volunteer nonprofit educational organization which is dedicated to the cultivation of a healthy community through traditional dance and music."""
links = ["https://historicjonesboroughdancesociety.net/events", "https://cdss.org/event/jonesborough-tn-contra-2/"]
start = "2024-03-23T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-23T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Johnson City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Marbelous Daves"]
callers = ["Earl McGill"]
price = "$8-$12"
organisation = "Historic Jonesborough Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.
Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.
Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.
Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.
Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.
Members $10;  non-members $15."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2024-03-23/"]
start = "2024-03-23T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-23T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Anaheim Contra Dance"
details = """
Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST. 
Always live music! 
Family-friendly, no partner required. 
Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm.

Free parking."""
links = ["https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-03-23/"]
start = "2024-03-23T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-23T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Anaheim"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$18"
organisation = "The Living Tradition"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. 
Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door."""
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-03-23/"]
start = "2024-03-23T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-23T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "4th Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. 
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 


7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5434", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-03-23/"]
start = "2024-03-23T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-23T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Noah Grunzweig"]
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors! 

3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session
4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance
Leader: TBA
Live Music: TBA
Bring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor.
Wear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes.

We are deeply grateful to be a part of our community dance organization, The Old Farmers Ball, and for their promotion and support of area traditional dance and music. 
Free of charge. 
For schedule updates, visit the Old Farmers Ball website."""
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/asheville-sunday-afternoon-english-country-dance-2/2024-03-24/"]
start = "2024-03-24T15:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-24T18:15:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
details = """
Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances just outside Brattleboro.\r
No experience or partner necessary.\r
\r
Live music & dance instruction by Eloise & Co.\r
Becky Tracy (fiddle) & Rachel Bell (accordion)\r
\r
Please bring a clean pair of shoes to change into, or clean your shoes off thoroughly once you get inside, before you step onto the dance floor. We want to protect that beautiful wood floor!\r
\r
Suggested donation sliding scale $12-$25\r
\r
Dances range from beautiful to raucous. Even if you’ve never tried anything like this before, come on over! Feel free to listen and watch from the sidelines or jump in. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, and the crowd has a reputation for being welcoming, eager to draw newcomers into the fun. We will continue to offer variations and new dances to keep the experienced dancers engaged!\r
\r
Share our video with friends to whet their appetite!\r
https://youtu.be/Y8OUy5JM6Jw?si=s8-aKotdPEayFcW0\r
Masks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you feel ill or are testing positive for Covid-19.\r
\r
Tentative next date: April 21. Stay tuned for details.\r
\r
Mark your calendars for May 31 at the Greenfield Guiding Star Grange. This will be a bal folk PARTY with no teaching. We'll have an intro session first to get the beginners ready and then it will be dance party time! All are welcome at the party, and even if you don't know all the dances, you'll be able to look around and follow what others around you are doing. It's going to be a blast! Check the Eloise & Co. facebook page for updates on exact timing and details."""
links = ["https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar", "https://www.facebook.com/events/319274934467538/"]
start = "2024-03-24T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-24T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$12-$25"
organisation = "Rachel Bell"
source = "events/usa/guilford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-03-24/"]
start = "2024-03-24T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-03-24T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-03-25/"]
start = "2024-03-25T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-25T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance"
details = """
The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. 
No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!"""
links = ["https://boulderscandinaviandancers.org/", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22/2024-03-25/"]
start = "2024-03-25T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-03-25T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance Lesson"
links = ["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"]
start = "2024-03-25T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-25T21:15:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Norske Runddansere"
source = "events/usa/portland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beginner Scandinavian Dance class"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/classes.html"]
start = "2024-03-25T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-25T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/seattle.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-03-27/"]
start = "2024-03-27T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-27T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English 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/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-03-28/"]
start = "2024-03-27T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-27T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-waltz-contra/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-03-28/"]
start = "2024-03-28T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-28T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Clara Riedlinger & Zak Spath", "The PossumTone String Band"]
callers = ["Margaret Mathews"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[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/2024-03-28/"]
start = "2024-03-28T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-28T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "La Folk Soirée de l'Alliance"
details = "P'tit Fest Noz"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/341117162106552/", "https://www.afmsp.org/events/la-folk-soiree-3#/"]
start = "2024-03-28T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-03-28T20:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Bretones"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul"
source = "events/usa/minneapolis.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/2024-03-29/"]
start = "2024-03-29T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-29T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fifth Friday Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
River Road with Alex Deis-Lauby calling. Caller and featured musicians vary each time; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: 7:30 beginner lesson, 8:00-11:00 contras 
Cost: $12-$20 sliding scale 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/fifth-friday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange-2/"]
start = "2024-03-29T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-29T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["River Road"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Jesse Ball"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
details = "Come dance to the music of GrayScale with caller Gaye Fifer. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! At this dance masks are optional, but we also hold a masks-required dance each month."
links = ["https://pittsburghcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance-masks-optional-2/"]
start = "2024-03-29T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-29T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["GrayScale"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. 
Newcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-03-29/"]
start = "2024-03-29T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-29T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
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/2024-03-29/"]
start = "2024-03-29T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-29T22:30:00-05:00"
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 = "Fiddlehead Frolic"
links = ["http://www.hands4dancers.org/upcoming-dances/2024/3/30/fiddlehead-frolic"]
start = "2024-03-30T12:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-30T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Ithaca"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co.", "Metku"]
callers = ["Mary Wesley"]
price = "$18-$35"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fifth Saturday Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = "See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/fifth-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange-2/"]
start = "2024-03-30T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-30T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
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 Will Mentor and the Ice Cream Truckers (Noah VanNorstrand, Kelsey Wells, 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-will-mentor/"]
start = "2024-03-30T19:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-30T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Ice Cream Truckers"]
callers = ["Will Mentor"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Open Mike/Open Band Contra Dance"
details = """
Our Saturday night Open Mike Open Band dance at Fulton Hall. 
Two local musicians will organize the music. Please contact them in advance so that you can learn about their musical plans. 
A local caller will lead the callers’ Open Mike. You can contact them in advance or show up and sign up for a calling slot. 
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 

7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-5th-saturdays-open-mike-open-band-contra-dance/2024-03-30/"]
start = "2024-03-30T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-30T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-03-31/"]
start = "2024-03-31T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-03-31T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-04-01/"]
start = "2024-04-01T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-01T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance for Adults"
links = ["https://tockify.com/poulsbosons/detail/164/1712021400000"]
start = "2024-04-01T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-01T19:45:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Poulsbo"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$4-$5"
organisation = "Poulsbo Sons of Norway"
source = "events/usa/poulsbo.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance"
details = """
The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. 
No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!"""
links = ["https://boulderscandinaviandancers.org/", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22/2024-04-01/"]
start = "2024-04-01T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-04-01T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance Lesson"
links = ["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"]
start = "2024-04-01T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-01T21:15:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Norske Runddansere"
source = "events/usa/portland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Indy Contra Dance"
details = """
We dance on the first Tuesday of the month, 7-9 pm ET. 
There’s no smoking or drinking, and anyone’s welcome to dance together, regardless of age, experience, gender, preference for dogs or cats, etc. 
We provide a brief new dancer intro / refresher / warm-up starting at 6:40, with dancing for everybody 7:00 – 9:00 pm Eastern Time. Venue is Englewood Christian Church, 57 N. Rural St., Indianapolis, Indiana. 
Sliding scale, generally $5-$20. However, if you do not have enough money, ask for assistance."""
links = ["https://www.indycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/indy-contra-dance/2024-04-02/"]
start = "2024-04-02T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-02T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Indianapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Indy Contra"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-04-03/"]
start = "2024-04-03T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-03T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-199/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-04-04/"]
start = "2024-04-04T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-04T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trillium", "Catherine, Laurel & Meg"]
callers = ["David Smukler"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[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/2024-04-04/"]
start = "2024-04-04T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-04T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "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 = "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/2024-04-04/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/774053371315071/"]
start = "2024-04-04T18:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-04T21:00:00-07:00"
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/2024-04-04/"]
start = "2024-04-04T20:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-04T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Seth Tepfer"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://folklorevillage.org/english-country-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2024-04-05T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-04-07T14:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WI"
city = "Dodgeville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bare Necessities"]
callers = ["Joanna Reiner Wilkinson"]
price = "$155-$330"
organisation = "Folklore Village"
source = "events/usa/dodgeville.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/2024-04-05/"]
start = "2024-04-05T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-05T22:30:00-04:00"
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 Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. 
Newcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-04-05/"]
start = "2024-04-05T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-05T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
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/2024-04-05/"]
start = "2024-04-05T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-04-05T22:30:00-05:00"
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-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2024-04-05/"]
start = "2024-04-05T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-04-05T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.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 = "Pitt's Maggot 2024"
details = """
Mae Wilson with Hijinks  
Mae Wilson (she/they) is a caller and English dance teacher currently based in Ann Arbor, MI. Mae has danced and called across the country and across the Pond. She loves the textures of English dance and music; the sublime combination of movement and sound; and sharing magic moments on the dance floor. 
Hijinks’ musical merrymaking ranges from lush sweetness to boisterous fun as they weave lines created by Miranda Weinberg (violin), Kathy Talvitie (piano), and Carrie Rose (flute, alto flute, and piccolo). 
For hospitality, email Arthur.mcnair@verizon.net. For safety info, check CDSSP.org for updates. For registration information and financial aid requests, email patgeopatterson@gmail.com.  
Register and pay by check to “CDSSP,” sending this form to George Patterson, Treasurer, 4625 5th Ave, Apt 405, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, OR email the registration information to patgeopatterson@gmail.com and use the PayPal button menu on the Pitt’s Maggot 2024 page to pay."""
links = ["https://cdssp.org/?page_id=586", "https://cdss.org/event/pitts-maggot-2024-english-dance-weekend-with-mae-wilson-and-hijinks/"]
start = "2024-04-06T08:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-09T13:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Homestead"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hijinks"]
callers = ["Mae Wilson"]
price = "$115"
organisation = "Country Dance and Song Society of Pittsburgh"
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/2024-04-06/"]
start = "2024-04-06T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-06T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Franklin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
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-2/2024-04-06/"]
start = "2024-04-06T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-06T22:00:00-04:00"
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 = "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/2024-04-06/"]
start = "2024-04-06T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-06T23:00:00-04:00"
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/?tribe_events=peterborough-first-saturday-contra-dance-2-9", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-dance-in-peterborough-nh/2024-04-06/"]
start = "2024-04-06T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-06T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Peterborough"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Circle Left"
details = "Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month."
links = ["https://www.queercontradance.org/circleleft.html", "https://cdss.org/event/circle-left/2024-04-06/"]
start = "2024-04-06T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-06T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Oakland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
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://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-04-06/"]
start = "2024-04-06T18:40:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-06T22:00:00-07:00"
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 = "Capital English Country Dancers"
details = """
English Country Dance on the first Sundays of the month, October – May. Dance to live music. All dances are taught and prompted. The schedule of callers and musicians is below. Beginners, singles & couples are welcome! Doors open at 1:30, beginner workshop at 1:40 pm, dancing starts at 2pm. Please wear clean, flat, soft-soled dance shoes. 
Schedule of Events 

Feb 4: Orly Krasner with our Early Music Ensemble with Harpsichord (Larry Wallach, Tricia van Oers and Eric Buddington)
Mar 3: Elizabeth Freedman with Vonnie Estes, Charles Fisher and Nancy Bakemeier
Apr 7: Val Medve with Pat McPherson and Dough Creighton
May 5: Ice Cream Sunday – Melanie Axel-Lute, Elizabeth Stehl, Don Bell with Spare Parts and Britany Orlebeke

Our COVID Policy 

Wearing a mask is recommended.
Please stay home if you feel sick or have symptoms of Covid or flu.
CECD will notify all attendees if someone reports a Covid diagnosis within a week after a dance.

Regular Dances: $15, $12 CECD Members (Membership: $15) 
Ice Cream Sunday: $17, $14 CECD Members (includes ice cream sundaes)"""
links = ["https://www.danceflurry.org/series/capital-english-country-dancers/", "https://cdss.org/event/capital-english-country-dancers/2024-04-07/"]
start = "2024-04-07T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-07T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Albany"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Val Medve"]
price = "$12-$15"
organisation = "Capital English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-04-07/"]
start = "2024-04-07T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-04-07T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.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/2024-04-07/"]
start = "2024-04-07T19:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-07T23:00:00-04:00"
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 = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-04-08/"]
start = "2024-04-08T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-08T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance"
details = """
The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. 
No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!"""
links = ["https://boulderscandinaviandancers.org/", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-04-08/"]
start = "2024-04-08T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-04-08T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance Lesson"
links = ["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"]
start = "2024-04-08T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-08T21:15:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Norske Runddansere"
source = "events/usa/portland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-04-10/"]
start = "2024-04-10T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-10T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[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/2024-04-11/"]
start = "2024-04-11T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-11T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "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 = "Springdans Northwest"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/springdans.html"]
start_date = "2024-04-12"
end_date = "2024-04-15"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seabeck"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/seattle.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 = "Berkeley English 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/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-04-11/"]
start = "2024-04-11T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-11T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
Musicians: Will Patton (mandolin) and Larks in the Attic (Pam Bockes – guitar, Susan Reid – violin, Linda Young – harp). 
Callers: Barrett Grimm, Val Medve. 
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/"]
start = "2024-04-12T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-12T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Larks in the Attic"]
callers = ["Barrett Grimm", "Val Medve"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Val Medve"
source = "events/usa/cdss.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 = "Cabot Community Contra Dance"
details = "Small monthly community contra dance with guest callers and live music by local musicians. All dances taught, no partner needed, families and beginners enthusiastically welcomed! Gender-neutral calling, short intro session for new folks at 7:15. Masks are welcomed but not required, and the large windows will be open for ventilation."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/cabot-community-contra-dance/2024-04-12/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/794818009175051/"]
start = "2024-04-12T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-12T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Cabot"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Luke Donforth"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Cabot Community Dance"
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/2024-04-12/"]
start = "2024-04-12T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-12T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dover New England Country Dance"
details = "Traditional New England dance with mostly contras, some squares, circles, couple dances, and occasional English or Scottish dances. No partner nor experience needed, the dances will be taught and called. An introductory session is held at 7:30 to explain the basics."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/dover-nh-new-england-country-dance/2024-04-12/"]
start = "2024-04-12T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-12T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Dover"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Dave Bateman"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. 
Newcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-04-12/"]
start = "2024-04-12T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-12T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
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 = "Denver Contra Dance"
details = "The Denver community contra dance is held on the 2nd Friday of each month. There is a lesson from 7 to 7:30; and dance from 7:30 to 10:30. For more details, see our website."
links = ["https://www.cfootmad.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/denver-contra-dance/2024-04-12/"]
start = "2024-04-12T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-04-12T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Denver"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jonesborough Contra"
details = """
Never contra danced before? We gotcha covered! You’ll want to be there at 7pm for the Newcomer Lesson. Dance begins at 7:30pm.  

Cost: $12 Adults, $8 Students, $30 Families
Cash or Venmo
Donations to help cover expenses appreciated
Come as you are, no partner needed
Short newcomer lesson starts promptly at 7pm
Dance starts at 7:30pm
Friends, families, and children welcome

Follow us on Facebook & Instagram or on our website. 
We are an all-volunteer nonprofit educational organization which is dedicated to the cultivation of a healthy community through traditional dance and music."""
links = ["https://historicjonesboroughdancesociety.net/events", "https://cdss.org/event/jonesborough-tn-contra-3/"]
start = "2024-04-13T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-13T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Jonesborough"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["George Paul"]
callers = ["Claire Takemori"]
price = "$8-$12"
organisation = "Historic Jonesborough Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CDK Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra & Square Dance – beginner workshop 7:00pm, Dancing 7:30 – 10:30pm 

February 10: Tunes by Brook Farm String Band; calls by Marlin Whitaker.
March 9: Big Fun with Darlene Underwood (English dance in the afternoon 2p-5p)
April 13: Smith, Campeau & Nelson with Ken Gall calling
May 11: Liberty String Band with Maeve Devlin calling
June 8: River Music with various local callers – Open Mic Night

Suggested donation $5-$20"""
links = ["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-dance/2024-04-13/"]
start = "2024-04-13T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-13T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Kalamazoo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Smith, Campeau & Nelson"]
callers = ["Ken Gall"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hartford Community Dance Contra"
details = """
Time: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm (short basics session 7:15 pm)
Contra Dance is a form of folk dancing made up of long lines of couples. It has mixed origins from historic English country dance, Scottish country dance, and French dance styles. It originated in New England! Not needed to bring a partner or know how to do it in order to have a great time!
This is so wicked fun! It is the most fun you can have with your clothes on! Come and give it a try!
Live Music: The Boom Chicks are Julie Sorcek on flute and saxophone, Mickey Koth on fiddle, and Kasha Breau on keyboard. They bring years of experience playing for contra dances, with each other (Julie and Mickey in Wry Bred and Kasha and Mickey in Wild Notes) as well as in other concert and contra dance bands.! They will amaze you and set your feet moving!
Caller: Don Heinold. Hailing from Rhode Island, Don has been calling at dances, weddings, and parties all over New England for over 14 years. Don is also known for teaching the Rotary (country) Waltz.
Admission: $13 ($5 for students, $30 max for families).
Parking: Please park on the street or in the public lot behind Keeney Hall (1/10 mi north on Main St). There’s no parking on the Temple grounds. Please do not even turn into the Temple driveway or the neighbor’s driveway.
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual. Please wear shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber soled sneaker are discouraged but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder).
Role Terms: “Women & Men,” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works for them. with no worries."""
links = ["http://www.hcdance.org/contra-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/hartford-community-dances-2nd-saturday-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-04-13T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-13T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CT"
city = "Wethersfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Boom Chicks"]
callers = ["Don Heinold"]
price = "$5-$13"
organisation = "Hartford Community Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.
Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.
Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.
Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.
Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.
Members $10;  non-members $15."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-nacds-contra-dance/2024-04-13/", "https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2024-04-13/"]
start = "2024-04-13T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-04-13T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TopHill Music Contradance Party"
details = """
Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: There will be a newcomers workshop at 7:45pm. Please come early to help our new dancing friends! All are welcome! 
Cost: $12-20 sliding scale 

High-level masks are mandated for this dance.
Please bring your own water bottle.
Up-to-date vaccinations are encouraged but not required.
If you are not feeling well, please do not attend, but rather care for yourself and others and join us next time!

See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-saturday-tophill-music-contradance-party-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-04-13/"]
start = "2024-04-13T19:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-13T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Alice Kenney"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "San Luis Obispo Monthly Contra Dance"
details = "Live music and gender-neutral calling at the monthly contra dance in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dances are monthly on the 2nd Saturday. 6:30 lesson, dancing until 9:30."
links = ["https://www.cccds.org/schedule/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-luis-obispo-monthly-contra-dance/2024-04-13/"]
start = "2024-04-13T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-13T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Luis Obispo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Central Coast Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "2nd Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 

7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome! 
For more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5436", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-04-13/"]
start = "2024-04-13T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-13T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Contra Quartet"]
callers = ["Kelly Tabor"]
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors! 

3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session
4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance
Leader: TBA
Live Music: TBA
Bring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor.
Wear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes.

We are deeply grateful to be a part of our community dance organization, The Old Farmers Ball, and for their promotion and support of area traditional dance and music. 
Free of charge. 
For schedule updates, visit the Old Farmers Ball website."""
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/asheville-sunday-afternoon-english-country-dance-2/2024-04-14/"]
start = "2024-04-14T15:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-14T18:15:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-04-14/"]
start = "2024-04-14T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-04-14T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-04-15/"]
start = "2024-04-15T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-15T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance for Adults"
links = ["https://tockify.com/poulsbosons/detail/164/1713231000000"]
start = "2024-04-15T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-15T19:45:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Poulsbo"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$4-$5"
organisation = "Poulsbo Sons of Norway"
source = "events/usa/poulsbo.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance"
details = """
The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. 
No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!"""
links = ["https://boulderscandinaviandancers.org/", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22/2024-04-15/"]
start = "2024-04-15T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-04-15T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance Lesson"
links = ["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"]
start = "2024-04-15T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-15T21:15:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Norske Runddansere"
source = "events/usa/portland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-04-17/"]
start = "2024-04-17T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-17T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal Perdu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/234157370056114/posts/2791991717605987/"]
start = "2024-04-17T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-17T21:30:00-04:00"
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 = "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/2024-04-18/"]
start = "2024-04-18T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-18T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

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

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-04-18/"]
start = "2024-04-18T20:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-18T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Doe Taryn"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.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 = "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/2024-04-19/"]
start = "2024-04-19T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-19T22:30:00-04:00"
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 Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. 
Newcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-04-19/"]
start = "2024-04-19T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-19T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
details = "Come dance to the music of Aubergine with caller Rick Szumski. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! At this dance masks are required, but we also hold a mask-optional dance each month."
links = ["https://pittsburghcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance-5/"]
start = "2024-04-19T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-19T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Aubergine"]
callers = ["Rick Szumski"]
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Third Friday Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Caller and featured musicians vary each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Other musicians are welcome to come and be part of the amorphous “Back Row Band.” 
Schedule: 8:00 PM: Contra Dancing for All; often a beginner session at 7:45. 
Cost: $10 or barter equivalent 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/third-friday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-04-19/"]
start = "2024-04-19T19:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-19T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Back Row Band"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Joe Blumenthal"
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/2024-04-19/"]
start = "2024-04-19T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-04-19T22:30:00-05:00"
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-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2024-04-19/"]
start = "2024-04-19T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-04-19T22:30:00-06:00"
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 = "Lancaster Contra Dance"
details = """
All ages are welcome! Bring the whole family, or come on your own! No partner or prior dance experience necessary! 
Bringing a water bottle is encouraged. 
Cost: sliding scale $12-20+ cash only. Children 13 or younger dance FREE! 
A practice lesson is included in admission and takes place at 6:15pm before each dance. If you can count to 4 and walk, you can do this dance! 
See our website for details and information about location, live musicians, and other dances in south central PA."""
links = ["https://lancastercontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/lancaster-pa-contra-dance-3/"]
start = "2024-04-20T18:15:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-20T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Lancaster"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Lancaster Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
The Moving Violations are: Van Kaynor (fiddle, feet), Ron Grosslein (fiddle, mandolin, percussion), and Eric Eid-Reiner (piano). Caller varies each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: Newcomers workshop 7:30-8:00 p.m. Contra dance 8:00-11:00 p.m. 
Cost: $12-20 sliding scale ($10 for students and children, $8 for under 13) at the door. 
Calling terms: Gender-neutral terms (usually larks and robins) are used at the 3rd Saturday dance. 
There is no preregistration or verified dancer list for the 3rd Sat. dance. There is also no attendance cap. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/third-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-04-20/"]
start = "2024-04-20T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-20T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Moving Violations"]
price = "$8-$20"
organisation = "Van Kaynor"
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/2024-04-20/"]
start = "2024-04-20T19:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-20T23:00:00-04:00"
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 = "Lawrence Barn Dance Association Contra Dance"
details = "Lisa Harris-Frydman is calling to the music of The Campeau Creek Boys."
links = ["https://lawrencecontra.wordpress.com/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/lawrence-barn-dance-association-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-04-20T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-04-20T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KS"
city = "Lawrence"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Campeau Creek Boys"]
callers = ["Lisa Harris-Frydman"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Lawrence Barn Dance Association"
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/2024-04-20/"]
start = "2024-04-20T18:40:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-20T22:00:00-07:00"
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 = "Brownsville English Country Dance"
details = """
Brownsville ECD is held in the Town Hall of West Windsor (Brownsville), Vermont. 

1:00 Dances for more experienced dancers*
1:45 Beginners introduction to terms and movements – Everyone welcome!
2:00 General Dance – Everyone welcome!

Potluck snack table. Enjoy. 

General admission – $10
First Time Dancers – FREE
Under 15 – FREE

* These dancers will need to know different types of heys, mirror B2B, poussettes and other basic figures without teaching the movements."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance/2024-04-21/"]
start = "2024-04-21T13:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-21T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "West Windsor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance at the Young Ladies’ Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information."
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-english-country-dance-third-sunday/2024-04-21/"]
start = "2024-04-21T13:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-21T17:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-04-21/"]
start = "2024-04-21T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-04-21T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-04-22/"]
start = "2024-04-22T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-22T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater"
details = "The Knoxville Contra Dance is pleased to offer a weekly contra dance at the historic Laurel Theater in Knoxville. We feature a community of callers and musicians and an intimate and friendly crowd of dancers. An introductory workshop is offered starting at 7:30, perfect for the experienced and the newcomer alike, followed by dancing to live music from 8 until we all go home. All dances are taught and no partner or experience are required. No one turned away for lack of funds."
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-dance-at-the-laurel-theater/2024-04-22/"]
start = "2024-04-22T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-22T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance"
details = """
The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. 
No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!"""
links = ["https://boulderscandinaviandancers.org/", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22/2024-04-22/"]
start = "2024-04-22T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-04-22T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance Lesson"
links = ["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"]
start = "2024-04-22T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-22T21:15:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Norske Runddansere"
source = "events/usa/portland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-04-24/"]
start = "2024-04-24T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-24T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[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/2024-04-25/"]
start = "2024-04-25T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-25T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "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 = "Berkeley English 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/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-04-25/"]
start = "2024-04-25T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-25T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spring Dance Weekend"
details = "Our Spring Dance Weekend features English Country Dance at its finest. Join us for the entire weekend of workshops led by our experienced dance instructors, Gaye Fifer and Olivia Barry. Magical live music all weekend provided by our two featured bands, nationally renowned musicians Rachel Bell, Susan Kevra, and Jacqueline Schwab along with local group, Dame’s Delight. Option for dancers with some prior experience to drop into our Saturday evening community dance for $10."
links = ["https://www.folkschool.org/2024/02/01/spring-dance-weekend-2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/spring-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2024-04-26T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-28T12:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Brasstown"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dame's Delight"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Olivia Barry"]
price = "$256"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Flint Hills Contra Dance"
details = "Contra dance in Manhattan, Kansas. Open to everyone!"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/flint-hills-contra-dance/2024-04-26/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/409876935099025/"]
start = "2024-04-26T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-26T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KS"
city = "Manhattan"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Flint Hills Contradance and Music Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
Musicians: Carol Compton (piano), Laura Markowitz (violin), Ana Ruesink (viola) 
Caller: Barrett Grimm 
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 = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-richmond-vt-2/"]
start = "2024-04-26T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-26T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Barrett Grimm"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Val Medve"
source = "events/usa/cdss.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 = "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/2024-04-26/"]
start = "2024-04-26T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-26T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
details = "Come dance to the music of Devilish Mary with caller Bob Frederking. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! At this dance masks are optional, but we also hold a masks-required dance each month"
links = ["https://pittsburghcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance-masks-optional-3/"]
start = "2024-04-26T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-26T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Devilish Mary"]
callers = ["Bob Frederking"]
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Washington Spring ECD Ball"
details = """
The Washington Spring Ball is a joyful yearly event of English Country Dancing to glorious music. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. We have a practice session the day of the ball, where most of the dances will be taught. Attending the practice session is strongly encouraged but not required. In the evening at the ball, all dances will be briefed (talked-through) and then prompted for the first few rounds. Dancers wear what makes them feel happy and festive; some choose attire from the 18th or 19th century. 
The Ball will be played by Reelplay (Robbin Marcus on piano, Dave Marcus on concertina), and special guest Paul Oorts on guitar, mandolin, bouzouki, accordion. 
Music at the afternoon practice session will be provided by Elke Baker and Liz Donaldson. The session will run from 2:00-5:00 pm at the Civic Center on the day of the ball and is included in the ball admission fee. 
The Ball is supported by a generous grant from Montgomery County’s Community Access Program. 
More information can be found on our website."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/washington-spring-ball", "https://cdss.org/event/washington-spring-ecd-ball/"]
start = "2024-04-27T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-27T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Maryland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Reelplay", "Elke Baker & Liz Donaldson"]
price = "$25-$55"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
We meet in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church (corner of Airport & Whitesburg), on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. Park along Airport because we enter the gym on that side.   
You need to be there by 6:30pm for the Newcomers Workshop. Dance is 7-10pm. 
You will need soft-soled shoes (sneakers are okay). We don’t want to hurt the gym floor. Clothing—be prepared to sweat. You do not need a partner. Bring a resealable container of water. 
$15 non-members."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-nacds-contra-dance/2024-04-27/"]
start = "2024-04-27T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-27T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Saturday Night Contra Dance"
details = "Join the Richmond, VA, contra dance, hosted by TADAMS at the West End Ballroom for a Saturday evening dance. Beginner lesson at 6:45pm, dance from 7:30-10:30pm. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free. Please check our full website calendar for caller and band details."
links = ["https://tadamsva.org/dance/saturday-contra-dance-web-4-27-2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-saturday-night-contra-dance/2024-04-27/"]
start = "2024-04-27T18:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-27T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Henrico"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jonesborough Contra"
details = """
Never contra danced before? We gotcha covered! You’ll want to be there at 7pm for the Newcomer Lesson. Dance begins at 7:30pm.  

Cost: $12 Adults, $8 Students, $30 Families
Cash or Venmo
Donations to help cover expenses appreciated
Come as you are, no partner needed
Short newcomer lesson starts promptly at 7pm
Dance starts at 7:30pm
Friends, families, and children welcome

Follow us on Facebook & Instagram or on our website. 
We are an all-volunteer nonprofit educational organization which is dedicated to the cultivation of a healthy community through traditional dance and music."""
links = ["https://historicjonesboroughdancesociety.net/events", "https://cdss.org/event/jonesborough-tn-contra-4/"]
start = "2024-04-27T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-27T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Jonesborough"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Laurie Fisher & Nik Coker"]
callers = ["Charley Harvey"]
price = "$8-$12"
organisation = "Historic Jonesborough Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Northern Dutchess Contradance"
details = """
Come dance with us! We are bringing gender-neutral calling to BeckHook with Hudson Valley Community Dances! 
Open to dancers of any level of experience (including none), any age, with or without a partner. Dances are taught as they go, dress comfortably and enjoy the amazing music and community. Calling Larks and Robins, choose whichever suits you best or try out both! ❤️ 🌈 
Doors open 6:45, beginner lesson 7:15, dance 7:30-10:30pm.  
Admission: $15-20 sliding scale, $7-10 with fulltime student ID."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/northern-dutchess-contradance/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/262062196956617/"]
start = "2024-04-27T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-27T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rhinebeck"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
details = """
Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). 
Live music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. 
Dances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  
Fun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!"""
links = ["https://www.mendoecd.org/event/monthly-2022-05-28-2022-06-25-2022-07-23-2022-08-27-2022-09-24-2022-10-22-2022-11-26-2022-12-24-2023-05-27-2023-06-24-2023-12-23-2024-04-27/", "https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2024-04-27/"]
start = "2024-04-27T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-27T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Caspar"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Take a Dance"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Anaheim Contra Dance"
details = """
Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST. 
Always live music! 
Family-friendly, no partner required. 
Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm.

Free parking."""
links = ["https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-04-27/"]
start = "2024-04-27T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-27T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Anaheim"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$18"
organisation = "The Living Tradition"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. 
Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door."""
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-04-27/"]
start = "2024-04-27T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-27T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "4th Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. 
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 


7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-04-27/"]
start = "2024-04-27T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-27T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors! 

3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session
4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance
Leader: TBA
Live Music: TBA
Bring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor.
Wear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes.

We are deeply grateful to be a part of our community dance organization, The Old Farmers Ball, and for their promotion and support of area traditional dance and music. 
Free of charge. 
For schedule updates, visit the Old Farmers Ball website."""
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/asheville-sunday-afternoon-english-country-dance-2/2024-04-28/"]
start = "2024-04-28T15:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-28T18:15:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-04-28/"]
start = "2024-04-28T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-04-28T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-04-29/"]
start = "2024-04-29T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-29T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater"
details = "The Knoxville Contra Dance is pleased to offer a weekly contra dance at the historic Laurel Theater in Knoxville. We feature a community of callers and musicians and an intimate and friendly crowd of dancers. An introductory workshop is offered starting at 7:30, perfect for the experienced and the newcomer alike, followed by dancing to live music from 8 until we all go home. All dances are taught and no partner or experience are required. No one turned away for lack of funds."
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-dance-at-the-laurel-theater/2024-04-29/"]
start = "2024-04-29T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-29T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance"
details = """
The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. 
No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!"""
links = ["https://boulderscandinaviandancers.org/", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22/2024-04-29/"]
start = "2024-04-29T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-04-29T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance Lesson"
links = ["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"]
start = "2024-04-29T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-29T21:15:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Norske Runddansere"
source = "events/usa/portland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-05-01/"]
start = "2024-05-01T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-01T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[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 = "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 = "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 = "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 = "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 = "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 = "Dancing Bear Dance Camp"
links = ["http://www.thedancingbears.com/Dance-Camp.html"]
start_date = "2024-05-24"
end_date = "2024-05-27"
country = "USA"
state = "AK"
city = "Wasilla"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Stringrays", "The Sail Away Ladies"]
callers = ["George Marshall", "Louise Siddons"]
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
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.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 = "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 = "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 = "Flamingo Fling Weekend"
links = ["http://scissortail.org/special-events/flamingo-fling/"]
start_date = "2024-06-07"
end_date = "2024-06-09"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer"]
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"]
price = "$150-$400"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Trance Weekend"
links = ["https://www.dancetrance.ltda.us/"]
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 = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandia Camp Mendocino"
links = ["http://scandiacampmendocino.org/"]
start_date = "2024-06-08"
end_date = "2024-06-15"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Mendocino"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$1200-$1300"
organisation = "Scandia Camp Mendocino"
source = "events/usa/mendocino.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 = "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 = "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 = "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 = "BACDS Family Week"
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/familyweek/"]
start_date = "2024-06-23"
end_date = "2024-06-29"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "La Honda"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Yoyo Zhou"]
price = "$300-$975"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.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 = ["Dave Eisenstadter", "Adina Gordon"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Fiddles and Feet"
links = ["https://www.nordicfiddlesandfeet.org/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1537914793817520/"]
start = "2024-06-29T16:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-06T10:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Moultonborough"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$550-$1570"
organisation = "Nordic Fiddles and Feet"
source = "events/usa/moultonborough.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"
links = ["http://www.riverrendezvous.com/"]
start_date = "2024-07-12"
end_date = "2024-07-14"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Coshocton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Toss the Possum", "Drive Train"]
callers = ["Terry Doyle", "Devin Pohly"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.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"]
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
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 = "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 = "Balance the Bay"
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/camps/btb/"]
start_date = "2024-08-16"
end_date = "2024-08-18"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Francisco"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Riptide", "Countercurrent"]
callers = ["Jacqui Grennan", "Maia McCormick"]
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 = "Sugar Hill Dance Weekend"
links = ["http://bloomingtoncontra.org/sugar-hill/"]
start_date = "2024-08-23"
end_date = "2024-08-25"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.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 = "Rendezvous Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://cfootmad.org/rendezvous"]
start_date = "2024-08-30"
end_date = "2024-09-02"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Nova", "The Dam Beavers"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Will Mentor"]
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 = "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 = "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"]
callers = ["Dereck Kalish"]
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 = "Michigan Dance Heritage Fall Weekend"
links = ["https://michigandanceheritage.org/fall/"]
start_date = "2024-09-27"
end_date = "2024-09-29"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Lexington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Susan Kevra"]
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
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 = "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 = "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 = "Lake Eden Arts Festival - Fall"
links = ["https://theleaf.org/"]
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"]
callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Sarah Kaiser"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gender-Free Dance Camp"
links = ["https://www.lcfd.org/lcfd/"]
start_date = "2024-10-18"
end_date = "2024-10-20"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Olivebridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.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"

[[events]]
name = "Fall Swedish Music & Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://folklorevillage.org/fall-swedish-weekend/"]
start_date = "2024-10-25"
end_date = "2024-10-27"
country = "USA"
state = "WI"
city = "Dodgeville"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folklore Village"
source = "events/usa/dodgeville.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boo Camp"
links = ["https://folkmads.org/2023/10/31/boo-camp/"]
start_date = "2024-10-25"
end_date = "2024-10-27"
country = "USA"
state = "NM"
city = "Jemez Springs"
styles = ["contra"]
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/"]
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 = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Fall Dance Weekend"
links = ["http://pittsburghcontra.org/fdw/"]
start_date = "2024-10-25"
end_date = "2024-10-27"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Engine Room", "Hot Coffee Breakdown"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "River Rainbowface Abel"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Foggy Moon Dance Weekend"
links = ["http://montereycontradance.org/foggy-moon.html"]
start_date = "2024-11-01"
end_date = "2024-11-03"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Joyride", "Stomp Rocket"]
callers = ["Will Mentor", "Jacqui Grennan"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance in the Desert"
links = ["https://tucsoncontradancers.org/tucson-contra-dancers/dance-in-the-desert-2023/"]
start_date = "2024-11-08"
end_date = "2024-11-10"
country = "USA"
state = "AZ"
city = "Oracle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Playing with Fyre", "Stomp Rocket"]
callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf", "Susan Petrick"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Head for the Hills Dance Weekend"
links = ["http://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/about-hfth"]
start_date = "2024-11-08"
end_date = "2024-11-11"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Kresgeville"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$140-$240"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Atlanta Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://adw.contradance.org/"]
start_date = "2024-11-08"
end_date = "2024-11-10"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Faux Paws", "Drive Train"]
callers = ["Will Mentor", "Seth Tepfer"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraShock"
links = ["http://contrashock.org/"]
start_date = "2024-11-15"
end_date = "2024-11-17"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "New York"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.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 = ["Nova", "The Offbeats"]
callers = ["Will Mentor", "Terry Doyle"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.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 = "Winter Warmup Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://bigscioty.com/winterwarmup/"]
start_date = "2024-12-06"
end_date = "2024-12-08"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Worthington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Notorious", "The Hollertones"]
callers = ["Will Mentor", "Liz Burkhart"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.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 = "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"