[[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 = "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" 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 = "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"