[[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/2024-11-21/"]
start = "2024-11-21T20:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-21T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Uncle Dave"]
callers = ["Claire Takemori"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5916", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-11-22/"]
start = "2024-11-22T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-22T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
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/2024-11-23/"]
start = "2024-11-23T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-23T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Kalamazoo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Pimento Mori"]
callers = ["Mike Clark"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "John C. Campbell Folk School Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for a favorite Folk School pastime of contras, squares, circles, sets, and more. Dances feature live music with callers teaching dances. 

Traditional Group Dancing Weekend
Caller: Charlotte Crittenden
Band: Playing with Fyre
Keith House Community Room

A donation of $5-10 per adult is suggested for most events, but all are welcome regardless of contribution. Lineup and schedule are subject to change. Check our online events calendar for the most up-to-date information."""
links = ["https://www.folkschool.org/calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D178454205", "https://cdss.org/event/john-c-campbell-folk-school-contra-dance-2/"]
start = "2024-11-23T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-23T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Brasstown"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["Charlotte Crittenden"]
price = "$5-$10"
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/2024-11-23/"]
start = "2024-11-23T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-11-23T23:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "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=6008", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-11-23/"]
start = "2024-11-23T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-23T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Woe to Joy"]
callers = ["Laurel Thomas"]
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing Planet Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for an afternoon of contra dances in the Bumper Car Pavilion! Gaye Fifer will call to the music of Waverley Station (David Knight, fiddle; Liz Donaldson, piano, Ralph Gordon, bass & cello). Dance runs 3:00-6:00 pm, introductory session at 2:30 pm. 
$15.00, cash or Venmo. Sorry, no credit cards."""
links = ["https://dancingplanetproductions.com/contra/", "https://cdss.org/event/sunday-afternoon-dancing-planet-contra-dance-4/"]
start = "2024-11-24T14:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-24T18:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Waverley Station"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Atlanta"
details = """
2nd, 4th, and 5th Sunday afternoons 
$9, cash or check"""
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-atlanta-2nd-4th-and-5th-sunday-afternoons/2024-11-24/"]
start = "2024-11-24T15:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-24T17:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$9"
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-2/2024-11-24/"]
start = "2024-11-24T15:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-24T18:15:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "Twice-monthly English Country Dance session in Colorado Springs, CO. Each dance will be taught and then practiced. Great social atmosphere and fun!"
links = ["https://www.meetup.com/english-county-dance-colorado-springs/events/304111734/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance/2024-11-24/"]
start = "2024-11-24T13:45:00-07:00"
end = "2024-11-24T15:45:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Colorado Springs"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-11-24/"]
start = "2024-11-24T16:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-24T19:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2024-11-25/"]
start = "2024-11-25T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-25T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "San Francisco Contra Dance"
details = """
2nd & 4th Wednesday in San Francisco! 
Role names: The role names usually used at this series are “Larks” and “Robins.” 
Beginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00-10:30 
Check our website for details. 
$25 supporters; $20 non-members; $15 members; $6 students or low-income; or pay what you can."""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/san_francisco_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-francisco-contra-dance/2024-11-27/"]
start = "2024-11-27T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-27T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Francisco"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
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://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-11-28/"]
start = "2024-11-28T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-28T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5917", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-11-29/"]
start = "2024-11-29T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-29T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Erik Weberg"]
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fifth Saturday Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Caller and featured musicians vary each time; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Note: Each dance series now has its own COVID protocol. We hope every dancer will feel comfortable at one or more dances."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/fifth-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-11-30/"]
start = "2024-11-30T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-30T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Will Mentor"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2024-12-02/"]
start = "2024-12-02T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-02T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"