[[events]]
name = "Spring Breakdown Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://mmtd.wordpress.com/dance-weekend-2025/"]
start_date = "2025-03-14"
end_date = "2025-03-16"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Columbia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beantown Stomp"
links = ["https://www.beantownstomp.com"]
start_date = "2025-03-14"
end_date = "2025-03-16"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Stove Dragon", "Julie Metcalf and Larry Unger"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby", "Adina Gordon"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1345057713571908/"]
start = "2025-03-15T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-15T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Vertical Expression"]
callers = ["Mark Elvins"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance"
details = """
Our monthly dance is “Blue Zone” living in a war zone world. Connect with neighbors, move your body, eat healthy(ish) food, give your social media a downtime. Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance might just help you live to age 100. 
$5 or pay what you can."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/southern-illinois-community-contra-dance/2025-03-15/"]
start = "2025-03-15T17:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-15T19:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Carbondale"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
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! 
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-4/2025-03-15/"]
start = "2025-03-15T18:15:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-15T22:00:00-04:00"
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 = "South Florida Contradance"
details = """
Enjoying contra dance
You’ll be smiling and laughing.
No partner is necessary. Lesson at the beginning. Wear casual clothes and soft soled shoes.
Age range 10-100
Dances are called.
Put the phone down and destress your life."""
links = ["https://southfloridacontradance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/south-florida-contradance/2025-03-15/"]
start = "2025-03-15T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-15T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Boca Raton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swingin' Tern Contra Dance"
details = """
Our contra dances are held every first and third Saturday evening year-round from 7:30pm–10:30pm with a beginners’ workshop at 7pm.  We have occasional double dances along with a New Year’s Eve dance. 
Our full calendar 
Useful Information:

Newcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing. No partner is necessary. All dances are taught with a “walk-through” by the caller.
We no longer require vaccination. Masks are optional.
All dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to the gender-neutral terms Larks & Robins. Dance whatever role you’re comfortable in.
We are air-conditioned. We have windows on three sides when we want to let the breeze come in.
Our dance is two blocks from the Chatham station on the Morris/Essex line out of Penn Station, NYC.
We welcome contributions of home-baked [or not] goodies to share at the break.
Please bring your own water bottle. Water bottles may be filled at the kitchen sink.
Wear comfortable clothing. Contra dancing is aerobic. We prefer you carry in your shoes.
We are a friendly, inclusive group. Pack plenty of smiles!

$15 adults/$5 students"""
links = ["https://folkproject.org/swingin-tern/", "https://cdss.org/event/swingin-tern-contra-dance-7/2025-03-15/"]
start = "2025-03-15T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-15T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Chatham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Swingin' Tern Dances"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Blacksburg Contra Dance"
details = "In the heart of the New River Valley, join us for a local Contra Dance! Every 3rd Saturday (note change in Nov and Dec) at the YMCA."
links = ["https://blacksburgcontradance.com/contradance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/blacksburg-contra-dance/2025-03-15/"]
start = "2025-03-15T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-15T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Blacksburg"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Blacksburg Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lenox Contra Dance"
details = """
Come join us contra dancing to live music. We have a different band and caller each month. Dances are held on Third Saturday nights in Lenox, Massachusetts in the Lenox Community Center, at 65 Walker Street. Experience the pleasure of dancing on a beautiful wood floor, in a high-ceiling second floor (handicapped accessible) ballroom with a raised stage. 
Admission is $12-15 for adults and $8-10 for students. New Dancers – 2nd dance free! 
Dances begin with a 15-minute beginner introduction at 7:15 followed by dancing from 7:30 to 10:30. Refreshments are offered during the social break from dancing. All the dances are taught. No partner necessary. Come alone or bring friends.  Details at LenoxContraDance.org."""
links = ["https://lenoxcontradance.org/sched.php", "https://cdss.org/event/lenox-contra-dance/2025-03-15/"]
start = "2025-03-15T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-15T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Lenox"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Lenox 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. 
Payment is on a sliding scale."""
links = ["https://3rdsaturday.thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/3rd-saturday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2025-03-15/"]
start = "2025-03-15T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-15T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
The Moving Violations are: Ron Grosslein (fiddle, mandolin, djembe), Autumn Rose Lester (fiddle), 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 (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. 
Masks are welcome but optional. Ventilation will be provided to the extent possible, depending on temperature, humidity, and number of dancers. If you are experiencing any symptoms, have tested positive for Covid in the last 10 days, or have a household member with Covid, please stay home and join us a future month."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/third-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-03-15/"]
start = "2025-03-15T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-15T23:00:00-04:00"
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/2025-03-15/"]
start = "2025-03-15T19:40:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-15T23:00:00-04:00"
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 = "Friends of Traditional Dance Contra"
details = """
Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday 
We dance at the fabulous Masonic Ballroom, with its gorgeous sprung wood dance floor."""
links = ["https://fotd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/friends-of-traditional-dance-contra/2025-03-15/"]
start = "2025-03-15T18:15:00-06:00"
end = "2025-03-15T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Fort Collins"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Rodney Sauer & The Buffleheads"]
callers = ["Viki Lawrence"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Friends of Traditional Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = "Monthly Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-2/2025-03-15/"]
start = "2025-03-15T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-15T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Carrollton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Saturday
LARGE STUDIO








7:30 – 8:00 pm  Lesson
8:00 – 11:00 pm  Dance
 
Cost:
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free 
“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th)
Recorded Music:  $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21) 
What is Contra Dance?
In a Contra dance, a leader, known as a caller, teaches basic dance steps during an introductory “walk-through” of the dance. Dancers learn by walking through the steps and formations, following the caller’s instructions. The dance figures are similar to those of old-time square dancing except the figures are usually danced in a line, with leaders and followers facing each other. 
​These dances are lively, social, easy to learn, and aerobic. Although you will dance with a partner, it isn’t necessary to come with one. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” (partners facing in long lines down the hall).  Many of the regular Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra bands play old-time music (similar to bluegrass), but the music at any given Saturday night Contra may reflect a range of music traditions, such as New England, French Canadian, Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and modern compositions. 
How does Contra Dance Work?
“A contra dance can be thought of as a triangle of energy with the three vertices being the musicians, the dancers and the caller. Magical evenings occur when all three come together, feeding off of each others’ energy to raise and sustain an atmosphere of fun and joy. The caller’s role in this is paramount. Good music and dancers without a good caller may not be magical. Poor teaching, lack of rapport or inappropriately selected dances can lead to frustration. But a good caller can make even new dancers feel like they are good, and by working with the musicians to match music to dances, set the right tempo, and feed off the energy of everyone in the hall, the caller can help make magic.”
by Beau Farmer, Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra Caller"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2025-03-15/"]
start = "2025-03-15T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-15T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Speed Dial"]
callers = ["Amy Letson"]
price = "$4-$15"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wasatch Contra Dance"
details = """
We Dance every Third Saturday of the Month!
Beginner’s session starts at 7:00 pm
Dance starts at 7:30 pm
General admission $10
Sliding Scale (financial hardship) $8
Youth $5"""
links = ["https://wasatchcontras.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/wasatch-contras-third-saturday-monthly-contra-dance/2025-03-15/"]
start = "2025-03-15T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-03-15T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "UT"
city = "Salt Lake City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tucson Contra Dance"
details = "Join us for our first and third Saturday contra dance! Doors open at 6:00 pm. Intro lesson at 6:30 pm. Dance from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Check https://tucsoncontradancers.org for more details"
links = ["https://tucsoncontradancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/tucson-contra-dance/2025-03-15/"]
start = "2025-03-15T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-15T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AZ"
city = "Tucson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Tucson Friends of Traditional Music%2C Inc."
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Missoula Folklore Society Contra Dance"
details = """
Monthly contra dances are held October–May on 1st and 3rd Saturdays. 
First half hour is newcomer session. 
Details about bands and callers can be found on our website."""
links = ["https://www.missoulafolk.org/dance-schedule-vizne", "https://cdss.org/event/missoula-folklore-society-contra-dance-2/2025-03-15/"]
start = "2025-03-15T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-03-15T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MT"
city = "Missoula"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Missoula Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monterey Contra Dance"
details = """
Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first Sundays and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! 

First Sundays: Lessons at 3:40 PM; dance from 4–7 PM
Third Saturdays: Lessons at 6:40; dance from 7–10 PM.

​Prices: 

$15-$30, sliding scale, general admission
$10-$25, 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/2025-03-15/"]
start = "2025-03-15T18:40:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-15T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$30"
organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "3rd Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Live music, historic ballroom, sprung dance floor, beginner/refresher session at 6:45pm. Dance 7-10pm. Doors open 6:30. $15. Potluck snacks/treats at halftime! 
Elks Lodge in downtown Grass Valley: 109 S. School St., 95945 (fairly easy parking on street and town lots); across from the Center for the Arts. Check KVMR Arts Calendar up to 2 weeks in advance for band & caller info."""
links = ["https://www.contradancenc.org/", "https://www.kvmr.org/kvmr-event/third-saturdays-contra-dance-nevada-county/", "https://cdss.org/event/3rd-saturdays-contra-dance-grass-valley-ca/2025-03-15/"]
start = "2025-03-15T18:45:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-15T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Grass Valley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Raven & Goose"]
callers = ["Talib Huff"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Indy Family Folk Dance"
details = "Another chance to dance at our Indy Contra Family Folk Dance! These family folk dances are geared towards the 3-10 year old age range, with help needed from parents, grandparents, older siblings, and friendly adults. Snack and space provided by our sponsor Rocky Ripple Community Association!"
links = ["https://www.indycontra.org/schedule/", "https://cdss.org/event/indy-family-folk-dance/2025-03-16/"]
start = "2025-03-16T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-16T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Indianapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$20"
organisation = "Indy Contra"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Las Vegas Contra Dance"
details = "Monthly Contra Dance with live music and positional calling. Introductory lesson at 1:30 pm."
links = ["https://www.lasvegascontradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/las-vegas-contra-dance/"]
start = "2025-03-16T13:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-16T16:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NV"
city = "Las Vegas"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["112 and Then Some"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers (SNOCD)"
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/2025-03-16/"]
start = "2025-03-16T16:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-16T19:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2025-03-16/"]
start = "2025-03-16T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-16T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-03-17T19:15:00+11:00"
end = "2025-03-17T21:30:00+11:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra and Square Dance"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/contra-and-square-dance-2025/"]
start = "2025-03-17T16:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-21T10:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["English Contra Dance Band"]
callers = ["Geoff Cubitt"]
price = "£255-£460"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
New Location, Times, & Admission 
The Ivy Building at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
9 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC 28801
(On GPS, type the address, not the building name! The building looks like an old church and is across from the Ferguson Medical Building at 10 Genevieve Circle.) 

Lesson: 7:00pm – 7:30pm
Dance: 7:30pm – 10:00pm
$0 – $50 Sliding Scale; $12 Suggested
Check our Facebook page for caller and musician info

The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band and caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. 
Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:00pm–7:30pm. Contra dancing from 7:30pm–10:00pm. A waltz ends the night! 
Safe dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. 
Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson."""
links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2025-03-17/"]
start = "2025-03-17T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-17T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$0-$50"
organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance to live music every Monday in the beautiful, historic Laurel Theater. We have a short newcomer session beginning at 7:00 with the dance beginning at 7:30. 
Everyone is welcome! 
$10 Adults / $5 Students"""
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-dance/2025-03-17/"]
start = "2025-03-17T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-17T22:30:00-04:00"
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 = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/contra-dances/the-nelson-monday-night-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2025-03-17/"]
start = "2025-03-17T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-17T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Chicago Contra Dance"
details = """
The Chicago Barn Dance Company sponsors and supports contra dance, traditional square dance, and old-time music in the Chicago area. Our dances are held every Monday night, except holidays, in the beautiful fourth-floor Erin Ballroom at Chicago’s Irish American Heritage Center. The dance venue is near the Montrose Blue Line stop, or you can park in the large FREE parking lot on site. 
Admission is $7-$10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students. Come at 6:30pm if you would like a beginner/refresher lesson."""
links = ["https://www.chicagobarndance.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/chicago-contra-dance/2025-03-17/"]
start = "2025-03-17T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-17T21:40:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Chicago"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Chicago Barn Dance Company"
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/2025-03-20/"]
start = "2025-03-18T20:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-18T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Raven & Goose"]
callers = ["Alan Winston"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bloomington Contra Dance"
details = """
Please see our home page for the latest information. 
Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  
Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. 
Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  
Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."""
links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2025-03-19/"]
start = "2025-03-19T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-19T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$20"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baltimore Folk Music Society Wednesday Contra Dance"
details = """
The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra Dancing on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays, 8:00 to 10:30 p.m., in the hall at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. 

Gender-free calling
No partner? No problem.
New dancer lesson every week at 7:30pm
Live music from local, regional, and national bands

Admission 

$10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, ATDS)
$15 for non-members
Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: Free!

The Wednesday Contra Dance is sponsored in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council. 
See our Contra dance FAQs for general information on Contra Dances. 
Please see our Behavior Policy."""
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-english-country-dance-2/2025-03-19/"]
start = "2025-03-19T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-19T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Princeton Country Dancers’ Contra Dance"
details = "Weekly contra dance on Wednesday nights, 8:00-10:30."
links = ["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-contra-dance/2025-03-19/"]
start = "2025-03-19T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-19T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Princeton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round end of term party"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"]
start = "2025-03-20T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-20T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Old Tyme Contra & Community Dance"
details = """
Third Thursday 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.

Suggested donation: $10 adults; kids under 14 free. 
* Note: Our venue will be under repair from February to April or May 2025. Please check our Facebook page for updates."""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2740432196165964/", "https://cdss.org/event/old-tyme-contra-community-dance-of-macon-county-nc/"]
start = "2025-03-20T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-20T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Franklin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Toss the Possum"]
callers = ["Claire Takemori"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Friends of Contra Dance of Macon County"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2025-03-20/"]
start = "2025-03-20T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-20T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
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-246/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2025-03-20/"]
start = "2025-03-20T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-20T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sister Haggis"]
callers = ["David Smukler"]
price = "$5-$12"
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
Masks are no longer required but are welcomed.
Our sliding scale is $10-$15-$20.
Our role terms are Larks and Robins."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2025-03-20/"]
start = "2025-03-20T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-20T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Carolina Meltdown"
details = """
Come join us for an amazing contra dance weekend featuring the bands Topspin (Owen Morrison, Anna Patton, Emily Troll, & Stefan Amidon) and Hot Coffee Breakdown (Tom Cunningham, Kate Sanders, & Luis de Leon). Our wonderful callers will be Rick Mohr and Darlene Underwood. 
Hosted by the Charlotte Contra Dancers and held at beautiful YMCA Camp Thunderbird in Lake Wylie, South Carolina. Visit our website for more details."""
links = ["https://www.charlottecontradance.org/carolina-meltdown", "https://cdss.org/event/carolina-meltdown/"]
start_date = "2025-03-21"
end_date = "2025-03-23"
country = "USA"
state = "SC"
city = "Lake Wylie"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hot Coffee Breakdown", "Topspin"]
callers = ["Darlene Underwood", "Rick Mohr"]
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alcester Contra"
links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras", "https://www.facebook.com/events/8170335696400901/"]
start = "2025-03-21T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-21T22:45:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Folkus Pocus"]
callers = ["Colin Hume"]
price = "£4-£10"
organisation = "Alcester Contra"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2025-03-21T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-21T22:15:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spring @ Sautee"
links = ["https://sauteenacoocheecenter.org/event/spring-at-sautee-contra-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2025-03-21T16:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-23T13:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Sautee Nacoochee"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Toss the Possum", "The Dog Walkers"]
callers = ["Warren Doyle", "Claire Takemori"]
price = "$90-$130"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "PigTown Fling"
details = """
Online registration is open! Early Bird ends January 22. 
Two Top Liner Bands:
​​The Engine Room, with Noah VanNorstrand, Kelsey Wells, and Alex Sturbaum, will lay down a driving, nonstop groove that is sure to get you moving.​ 
Mean Lids, with Matt Turino, Miriam Larson, and Ben Smith, is an amazing band with a cult following that has the versatility to guarantee a great time.​ 
2 Top Liner Callers:
Gaye Fifer calls the best complicated yet satisfying contra dances. She is a true leader and one of the best callers in the contra dance community.​ 
Seth Tepfer is an experienced caller with a colorful personality and he brings joy to the dance with his wit and charm.​ 
Sound by Ed Howe"""
links = ["https://www.pigtownfling.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/pigtown-fling-2025/"]
start = "2025-03-21T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-23T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cincinnati"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Engine Room", "The Mean Lids"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Seth Tepfer"]
organisation = "Cincinnati Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Orlando Contra Dance"
details = """
Welcome to the Orlando Contra Dance! We feature high-tempo, gender-neutral dancing. We are Florida’s only gender-neutral contra series. Dancing is open to everyone and free for students and returning beginners (2nd dance is free)! 
We usually dance on the first and third Friday of the month. Holidays, semester breaks, and regional events happen, so check the schedule before going!"""
links = ["https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance-2-2/2025-03-21/"]
start = "2025-03-21T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-21T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Winter Park"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Orlando Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rivanna Contra Dance"
details = """
Third Friday contra dances in Charlottesville, VA. A few miles off I-64. Mask optional. Larks & Robins. Intro lesson 7:00 PM. Dance starts 7:30 PM.
Sliding scale admission: recommend $20"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/rivanna-contra-dance/2025-03-21/"]
start = "2025-03-21T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-21T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Crozet"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$20"
organisation = "Rivanna Contra 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/2025-03-21/"]
start = "2025-03-21T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-21T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hot Springs Contradance"
details = """
Monthly 3rd Friday dance in Hot Springs North Carolina, a mere 200 yards from the Appalachian Trail! 
Find us on Facebook: Friends of Hot Springs Contradance"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/3rd-friday-hot-springs-nc-contradance/2025-03-21/"]
start = "2025-03-21T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-21T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Hot Springs"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Charley Harvey"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm."
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2025-03-21/"]
start = "2025-03-21T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-21T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
details = """
Come dance to live music by Grayscale with caller Bob Devaty. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! As always, we will offer a couple waltzes during breaks.  
$15 suggested donation"""
links = ["https://pittsburghcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance-5/"]
start = "2025-03-21T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-21T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["GrayScale"]
callers = ["Bob Devaty"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "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://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/third-friday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-03-21/"]
start = "2025-03-21T19:45:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-21T23:00:00-04:00"
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/2025-03-21/"]
start = "2025-03-21T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-21T22:30:00-05:00"
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-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2025-03-21/"]
start = "2025-03-21T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-03-21T22:30:00-06:00"
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 = "Toronto Contra Double Dance"
details = """
With David Smukler calling and Sister Haggis (Eileen Kalfass & Jane Knoeck) setting the rhythm, this is a night you won’t want to miss! 
Schedule: 

2:00-5:00 PM – Advanced Dance (For experienced dancers comfortable with all common moves. no beginner lesson.)
7:00-7:30 PM Beginners Lesson
7:30- 10:30 PM Regular Dance

This is a mask-optional event. 
Pay what you can! Your support keeps us alive. 
Bring your friends, your energy, and your dancing shoes—we’ll see you on the floor!"""
links = ["https://www.tcdance.org/schedule-2024-25-FallWinterSpring.php", "https://cdss.org/event/toronto-contra-double-dance/"]
start = "2025-03-22T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-22T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sister Haggis"]
callers = ["David Smukler"]
organisation = "Toronto Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton Saturday dance"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/p/dance-diary-experiment.html"]
start = "2025-03-22T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-22T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Nozzy"]
callers = ["Nicola Scott"]
price = "£8"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Exeter Contra"
links = ["https://barndancecaller.net/exetercontra.html"]
start = "2025-03-22T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-22T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jax Contra Dance"
details = """
Monthly contra dance, occurring on the 4th Saturday of the month in Jacksonville, Florida (Riverside area). 
$10 adult, $5 child."""
links = ["https://jaxcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/jax-contra-dance-2/2025-03-22/"]
start = "2025-03-22T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-22T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Jacksonville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Lisa Lowell"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mid-Winter Festival"
details = """
The Mid-Winter Festival returns at a new location! Join us Saturday, March 22nd at Browne Academy in Alexandria, VA for this FREE folk festival, featuring musical performances, dance demonstrations, singing and instrument workshops, storytelling, family programing, and more! 
Programming from 11am–6pm, plus community dance from 7–10pm. 
Featured performers include Capital Accord Chorus, Capitol Hillbillies, Mortal Wombat, Rock Creek Morris Women, Foggy Bottom Morris Men, Ray Music, Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation, Fiddlin’ Willie Band, and more!"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/mini-fest", "https://cdss.org/event/mid-winter-festival/"]
start = "2025-03-22T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-22T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Alexandria"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CDK Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Contra & Square Dance – Beginning Workshop 7pm, Dancing 7:30-10:30pm 
Suggested donation $5-$20"""
links = ["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-square-dance-2/2025-03-22/"]
start = "2025-03-22T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-22T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Kalamazoo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Princeton Country Dancers' Combination Contra and English Country Dance"
details = "Combination Contra and English Country Dance every 4th Saturday, 7:30-10:30 (except February)"
links = ["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-combination-contra-and-english-country-dance/2025-03-22/"]
start = "2025-03-22T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-22T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Princeton"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
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/2025-03-22/"]
start = "2025-03-22T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-22T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail Contra Dance"
details = "Scissortail Contra Dance in Oklahoma City, second and fourth Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2025-03-22/"]
start = "2025-03-22T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-22T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = """
HATDS hosts contra dances on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of most months. We dance to live music. All skill levels are welcome and all dances are called. Bring water and clean shoes! 
The admission price for contra dances is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Cash, checks, credit cards, and digital wallets are currently accepted at the door. If paying cash, please bring correct change. No large bills accepted."""
links = ["https://hatds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dancing-in-houston-tx/2025-03-22/"]
start = "2025-03-22T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-22T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Saturday
LARGE STUDIO








7:30 – 8:00 pm  Lesson
8:00 – 11:00 pm  Dance
 
Cost:
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free 
“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th)
Recorded Music:  $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21) 
What is Contra Dance?
In a Contra dance, a leader, known as a caller, teaches basic dance steps during an introductory “walk-through” of the dance. Dancers learn by walking through the steps and formations, following the caller’s instructions. The dance figures are similar to those of old-time square dancing except the figures are usually danced in a line, with leaders and followers facing each other. 
​These dances are lively, social, easy to learn, and aerobic. Although you will dance with a partner, it isn’t necessary to come with one. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” (partners facing in long lines down the hall).  Many of the regular Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra bands play old-time music (similar to bluegrass), but the music at any given Saturday night Contra may reflect a range of music traditions, such as New England, French Canadian, Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and modern compositions. 
How does Contra Dance Work?
“A contra dance can be thought of as a triangle of energy with the three vertices being the musicians, the dancers and the caller. Magical evenings occur when all three come together, feeding off of each others’ energy to raise and sustain an atmosphere of fun and joy. The caller’s role in this is paramount. Good music and dancers without a good caller may not be magical. Poor teaching, lack of rapport or inappropriately selected dances can lead to frustration. But a good caller can make even new dancers feel like they are good, and by working with the musicians to match music to dances, set the right tempo, and feed off the energy of everyone in the hall, the caller can help make magic.”
by Beau Farmer, Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra Caller"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2025-03-22/"]
start = "2025-03-22T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-22T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Beau Farmer"]
price = "$4-$15"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
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/2025-03-22/"]
start = "2025-03-22T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-22T21:30:00-07:00"
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/2025-03-22/"]
start = "2025-03-22T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-22T22:00:00-07:00"
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. 


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

Sliding scale $6-$20. 
Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/upcoming/", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2025-03-22/"]
start = "2025-03-22T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-22T22:30:00-07:00"
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 = "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/2025-03-23/"]
start = "2025-03-23T16:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-23T19:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2025-03-23/"]
start = "2025-03-23T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-23T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Walking and Dancing Holiday"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/walking-and-dancing-holiday-2/"]
start = "2025-03-24T16:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-28T10:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer"]
callers = ["Rhodri Davies"]
price = "£255-£460"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
New Location, Times, & Admission 
The Ivy Building at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
9 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC 28801
(On GPS, type the address, not the building name! The building looks like an old church and is across from the Ferguson Medical Building at 10 Genevieve Circle.) 

Lesson: 7:00pm – 7:30pm
Dance: 7:30pm – 10:00pm
$0 – $50 Sliding Scale; $12 Suggested
Check our Facebook page for caller and musician info

The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band and caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. 
Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:00pm–7:30pm. Contra dancing from 7:30pm–10:00pm. A waltz ends the night! 
Safe dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. 
Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson."""
links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2025-03-24/"]
start = "2025-03-24T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-24T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$0-$50"
organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance to live music every Monday in the beautiful, historic Laurel Theater. We have a short newcomer session beginning at 7:00 with the dance beginning at 7:30. 
Everyone is welcome! 
$10 Adults / $5 Students"""
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-dance/2025-03-24/"]
start = "2025-03-24T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-24T22:30:00-04:00"
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 = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/contra-dances/the-nelson-monday-night-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2025-03-24/"]
start = "2025-03-24T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-24T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Chicago Contra Dance"
details = """
The Chicago Barn Dance Company sponsors and supports contra dance, traditional square dance, and old-time music in the Chicago area. Our dances are held every Monday night, except holidays, in the beautiful fourth-floor Erin Ballroom at Chicago’s Irish American Heritage Center. The dance venue is near the Montrose Blue Line stop, or you can park in the large FREE parking lot on site. 
Admission is $7-$10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students. Come at 6:30pm if you would like a beginner/refresher lesson."""
links = ["https://www.chicagobarndance.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/chicago-contra-dance/2025-03-24/"]
start = "2025-03-24T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-24T21:40:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Chicago"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Chicago Barn Dance Company"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "DownEast Country Dance Festival"
links = ["http://www.deffa.org/festival/"]
start_date = "2025-03-28"
end_date = "2025-03-29"
country = "USA"
state = "ME"
city = "Topsham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["River Road", "Franklin County Fiddlers", "Pineland Fiddlers"]
callers = ["Rick Mohr", "Chrissy Fowler", "Maggie Robinson"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
details = """
Bristol Contra Dance is a communal-style folk dance very similar to a Ceilidh. No partner or experience is necessary. A caller leads the dancers through a series of moves. All calling is gender free.

Rob Humphrey will be calling with music from Contrary Faeries.

We are in the Faith Space Chapel. It's nice and close to Temple Meads and comes with free parking. Check the new Bristol Clean Air Zone information carefully, as this may effect you.

We have cheese in the break, along with tea, coffee and cordial. You are welcome to bring your own things. Please don't bring alcohol, as this is the venue rule.

Bristol Contra is committed to not having the cost of a dance be a hindrance to anyone attending, and have a sliding pay scale.

Suggested prices available on the door:
Unwaged £6
Waged £10
Supporters Ticket £15.
The new supporters ticket is a fair representation of what the event costs to run, and supports fair fees for the Band and Caller. It is entirely voluntary.

So bring your smiles and your joy and come join us for amazing social dancing. Absolutely all welcome of any level of experience for great dancing to some amazing gender-free calling and brilliant music!"""
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1181780523103126/"]
start = "2025-03-28T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-28T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Contrary Faeries"]
callers = ["Rob Humphrey"]
price = "£6-£15"
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hash Dance Weekend"
details = """
#Dance Weekend is an ultra-challenging urban dance weekend featuring mind-bending figures, non-gendered calling, and phenomenal music. Two days of amazing workshops, dancing, community, fun, and food in the fabulous open-air, covered Bumper Car Pavilion; workshops throughout Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD.
 
Callers: Lisa Greenleaf and River Rainbowface 
Bands: Free Raisins (Audrey Jaber, Amy Engelsberg, Jeff Kaufman), and Bowrider (Kelsey Wells, Alex Sturbaum, Brian Lindsay)."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/hashtag-dance-weekend", "https://cdss.org/event/dance-weekend/2025-03-29/", "https://cdss.org/event/dance-weekend/2025-03-30/"]
start_date = "2025-03-29"
end_date = "2025-03-30"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bowrider", "The Free Raisins"]
callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf", "River Rainbowface"]
price = "$70-$105"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fiddlehead Frolic"
links = ["https://www.hands4dancers.org/upcoming-dances/2025/3/29/fiddlehead-frolic"]
start = "2025-03-29T14:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-29T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Ithaca"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Moving Violations"]
callers = ["Adina Gordon"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contrabridge"
details = """
Join us for our contra dance with Hoik! with calling from Sam Tetley Smith.

Edward Wallace (fiddle), Alan Brunier (accordion) and Adam Beresford-Browne (guitar) - play dance music with drive and lift, from the borders of British Isles and American traditions. Edward has played fiddle for contra dances across the USA and UK, he plays great tunes to get dancers moving joyously. Alan's fine piano accordion playing is in demand for all kinds of folk dance, notably with Contrasaurus and their inflatable dinosaurs. Adam has been playing acoustic guitar in folk and ceilidh bands across the UK since 2009, and teaches folk tunes at festivals both with Tuneworks and his band midswégan.

Sam Tetley Smith is a contra caller, dancer and general dance nerd from Sheffield."""
links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2025-03/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/942033228071727/"]
start = "2025-03-29T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-29T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoik"]
callers = ["Sam Tetley Smith"]
price = "£7-£15"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Holiday in Medieval England"
details = "Week long contra dance camp."
links = ["https://contraholiday.net/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/280190711768402/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1696157717611200/"]
start = "2025-04-02T10:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-09T08:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ely"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Wild Asparagus", "Contrasaurus"]
callers = ["George Marshall", "Janet Shepherd", "Terry Doyle", "Charlie Turner"]
price = "$1450"
organisation = "Contra Holiday"
source = "events/uk/ely.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance + Potluck"
links = ["https://contradance.at/"]
start = "2025-04-04T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-04T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Graz"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Woodcut"]
callers = ["Brian Roberts"]
organisation = "Contra Dance in Graz"
source = "events/austria/graz-contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alcester Contra"
links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2357222341277642/"]
start = "2025-04-04T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-04T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["King Kontra String Band"]
callers = ["Nicola Scott"]
price = "£4-£10"
organisation = "Alcester Contra"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2025-04-04T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-04T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.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-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2025-04-04/"]
start = "2025-04-04T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-04-04T22:30:00-06:00"
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 = "Epicenter Contra Dance Weekend"
details = """
A fabulous weekend in Mill Valley, just north of the Golden Gate Bridge, featuring Supertrad and Engine Room, with gender neutral calling by Lisa Greenleaf and Michael Karcher. Registration now open! 
For more information, email rhonda@cayford.org."""
links = ["https://nbcds.org/special-events/epicenter-2025/", "https://cdss.org/event/epicenter-contra-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2025-04-04T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-06T18:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Mill Valley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Engine Room", "Supertrad"]
callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf", "Michael Karcher"]
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Harrogate Contra"
links = ["http://harrogatecontra.org.uk/events.html"]
start = "2025-04-05T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-05T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Harrogate"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Heather & Philip"]
callers = ["Rachel Shapiro-Wallace"]
price = "£6-£10"
organisation = "Harrogate Contra"
source = "events/uk/harrogate_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3235656853242570/"]
start = "2025-04-05T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2025-04-05T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Edward Wallace & Tom Oakes"]
callers = ["Andrew Swaine"]
price = "£10-£20"
organisation = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/edinburgh_contra_dance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
links = ["https://contradance-ka.wixsite.com/home-eng/events"]
start = "2025-04-06T14:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-06T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Karlsruhe"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€5-€10"
organisation = "Karlsruhe Contra Dance"
source = "events/germany/karlsruhe.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Solent Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/559317640209024/"]
start = "2025-04-09T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-09T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Shawford"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Solent Contra Dances"
source = "events/uk/solent_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Oxford Folk Festival"
links = ["https://linktr.ee/OXFORDFOLKFEST", "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/oxfolkceilidhs/1597505?"]
start = "2025-04-11T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-13T18:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Banter", "Chaotic Good", "Trinculo", "Confluence"]
callers = ["Sheena Masson", "Charlotte Rich-Griffin", "Alison Rowley"]
price = "£36"
organisation = "Oxfolk"
source = "events/uk/oxfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Springforth Ball & Dance Weekend"
details = """
Featuring Playing with Fyre 
George Paul (keyboard)
Rob Zisette (fiddle), and
Steve Kemble (percussion) 
with calling by Bob Isaacs"""
links = ["https://tadamsva.org/springforth-ball-2025/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/430473763343161/", "https://cdss.org/event/28th-annual-springforth-ball-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2025-04-11T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-13T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["Bob Isaacs"]
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Call of the Loon"
details = """
Featuring Calling from Seth Tepfer and Steve Pike and Music from Dam Beavers and Contratopia! 






$135 Registration January 1 – February 28, 2025
$145 Late registration after February 28, 2025 
Student/youth discounts and limited half-price work scholarships are available. Local dancers are happy to host out-of-town guests, but space is limited, so if you would like hospitality, please register early. Admission for individual sessions may be available if space allows. 


Friday, April 11
6:45 pm Registration Opens
7:30-11:30 pm Welcome Dance
11:30 pm Campfire Gathering 
Saturday, April 12
9:00 am Coffee and registration
9:30–10:45 am Workshop
11:00 am–12:30 pm Contra dance
12:30–2:00 pm Lunch break & caller roundtable
(order lunch on registration form)
2:00–3:30 pm Workshop
3:45–5:00 pm Contra dance
5:00–7:30 pm Dinner break
7:30–8:00 pm Concert
8:00–11:30 pm Tie Dye Ball
11:30 pm-1:00 am After Party TBA 
Sunday, April 13
9:30-11:00 am Brunch (included in registration)
10:30-11:30 am Workshop
11:00-11:45 am Singing around the campfire
11:45 am-2:30 pm Farewell dance"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/call-of-the-loon", "https://cdss.org/event/call-of-the-loon-12th-annual-contra-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2025-04-11T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-13T14:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Dam Beavers", "Contratopia"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer", "Steve Pike"]
price = "$135-$145"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
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/"]
start = "2025-04-11T18:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-13T15:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Aptos"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Sage Thrashers", "Starling"]
callers = ["Angela DeCarlis", "Sue Rosen"]
price = "$125-$500"
organisation = "San Francisco Bay Queer Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/8872903499457522/"]
start = "2025-04-12T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-12T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Box of Frogs"]
callers = ["Rhodri Davies"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dandelion Romp"
links = ["https://www.dandelionromp.com/"]
start_date = "2025-04-18"
end_date = "2025-04-20"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Oberlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["River Road", "Northwoods"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Will Mentor"]
price = "$30-$75"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing Fish"
links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/event/wild-asparagus-weekend-2025/"]
start = "2025-04-18T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-20T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Melrose"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wild Asparagus"]
callers = ["George Marshall"]
price = "$30-$60"
organisation = "Dancing Fish"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Easter House Party"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/easter-house-party-2025/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1331724651604453/"]
start = "2025-04-21T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-25T10:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Gareth Kiddier & Linda Game"]
price = "£255-£460"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hands Four Spring Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://www.hands4-berea.com/"]
start_date = "2025-04-25"
end_date = "2025-04-27"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Berea"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hot Coffee Breakdown", "Berea Castoffs"]
callers = ["Timothy Klein", "Chris Bischoff"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Trillium Twirl"
links = ["https://michigandanceheritage.org/trilliumtwirl/"]
start_date = "2025-04-25"
end_date = "2025-04-27"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Dowling"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Toss the Possum"]
callers = ["Bob Isaacs"]
price = "$160-$275"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Portland Raindance Weekend"
links = ["http://www.portlandraindance.org/"]
start_date = "2025-04-25"
end_date = "2025-04-27"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Red Case Band", "Riptide"]
callers = ["Will Mentor", "Gaye Fifer"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spring Dance Romance"
links = ["https://tcdancers.org/sdr"]
start_date = "2025-04-25"
end_date = "2025-04-27"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Carrboro"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Stomp Rocket", "Countercurrent"]
callers = ["Adina Gordon", "Jacqui Grennan", "Melissa Running"]
price = "$120"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance Ball"
links = ["https://contradance-ka.wixsite.com/home-eng/events", "https://www.facebook.com/events/906584054962089/"]
start = "2025-04-25T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-25T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Karlsruhe"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Tom Freudenreich"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer"]
price = "€12-€15"
organisation = "Karlsruhe Contra Dance"
source = "events/germany/karlsruhe.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
details = """
Bristol Contra Dance is a communal-style folk dance very similar to a Ceilidh. No partner or experience is necessary. A caller leads the dancers through a series of moves. All calling is gender free.

Lisa Heywood will be calling with music from Dodging Pheasants.

We are in the Faith Space Chapel. It's nice and close to Temple Meads and comes with free parking. Check the new Bristol Clean Air Zone information carefully, as this may effect you.

We have cheese in the break, along with tea, coffee and cordial. You are welcome to bring your own things. Please don't bring alcohol, as this is the venue rule.

Bristol Contra is committed to not having the cost of a dance be a hindrance to anyone attending, and have a sliding pay scale.

Suggested prices available on the door:
Unwaged £6
Waged £10
Supporters Ticket £15.
The new supporters ticket is a fair representation of what the event costs to run, and supports fair fees for the Band and Caller. It is entirely voluntary.

So bring your smiles and your joy and come join us for amazing social dancing. Absolutely all welcome of any level of experience for great dancing to some amazing gender-free calling and brilliant music!"""
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1304064087665929/"]
start = "2025-04-25T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-25T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dodging Pheasants"]
callers = ["Lisa Heywood"]
price = "£6-£15"
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "New England Folk Festival (NEFFA)"
details = """
NEFFA attracts over 2000 attendees and close to 1000 performers. The Festival is unique because of the participatory nature of the events. The Festival is known for its varied social dance program, which includes: Contra and traditional square dancing, international folk dancing, couple dancing, waltzing, English country, Scandinavian, and more. There are plenty of introductory workshops, as well as sessions geared towards intermediate and advanced dancers. A particular favorite is the no walk-through contra dance medley, which originated at the NEFFA Festival! 
NEFFA is a great place to bring your family. There are many family-oriented programs at the Festival, from dancing and singing to storytelling and a family activities area. 
There is music everywhere! You will find jam sessions, instrument workshops, group singing, and traditional music throughout the Festival. 
Costumed ethnic performing groups have been a part of NEFFA since the beginning representing many different cultures: Middle Eastern, Serbian, Bulgarian, Filipino, Polish, and Scandinavian. 
The Festival Marketplace offers hand-crafted materials and folk-related items for purchase."""
links = ["https://www.neffa.org/festival-home/", "https://cdss.org/event/new-england-folk-festival-neffa/"]
start = "2025-04-25T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-27T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Marlborough"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "ecd", "scandi", "scd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Roaring Jelly", "Joy Factor", "Kingfisher", "Torrent", "Confluence", "Festival Orchestra", "Not Enough Fiddles", "Live Wire", "Rum & Onions", "The Orphans", "Dogtown", "The Moving Violations", "Einstein's Little Homunculus", "Jump Start", "Sugar River Band", "Zarkadelphia", "Tabbies' Delight", "Chimney Swift", "Cojiro"]
callers = ["Melanie Axel-Lute", "Donna Hunt", "Maia McCormick", "Dereck Kalish", "Hannah Johlas", "Michael Karcher", "Lisa Greenleaf", "Chris Page", "Darlene Underwood", "Sue Rosen", "Ben Sachs-Hamilton", "Alex Deis-Lauby", "Jacob Bloom", "Bev Bernbaum", "Sue Gola", "Carl Levine", "Steve Zakon-Anderson", "Julian Blechner", "Harris Lapiroff", "Qwill Duvall"]
price = "$85-$120"
organisation = "NEFFA"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "When in Doubt, Swing!"
details = """
Caller: Jeremy Korr
Live Music: STEAM! 

Alice Boyle (fiddle, viola)
David Firestine (mandolin, bouzouki)
Robert Rosenberg (guitar, banjo)
Claire Zucker (bodhran, concertina, flatfooting, vocals)



Jeremy is a popular bicoastal caller, based in Southern California most of the year and in Eastern Massachusetts during the summer. A dancer since childhood, he has been calling contras and squares around the country since 2003 and children and family dances since 1993. Jeremy is acclaimed for his fun dances, efficient walkthroughs, precise calling, and community spirit. 
STEAM! is a high-energy contra dance band that plays an eclectic, fun mix of Irish, modern, goopy waltzes, and hard-driving old time tunes. We intersperse fiddle tune classics with originals and the occasional song. We love to have fun, and we love for YOU to have fun, dancing and listening."""
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/wids2025/home.html", "https://cdss.org/event/when-in-doubt-swing-contra-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2025-04-25T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-27T14:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Dallas"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Steam!"]
callers = ["Jeremy Korr"]
price = "$50-$130"
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "81st Dance Party"
links = ["https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/81st-dance-party-with-bearded-dragons-3sticks-confluence-tickets-1026087012877"]
start = "2025-04-26T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-26T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ascott-under-Wychwood"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["3Sticks", "Confluence", "Bearded Dragons"]
callers = ["Bob Morgan", "Charlie Turner"]
price = "£17"
organisation = "Nellie: ceilidhs for everyone"
source = "events/uk/witney.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Paris Contra Dance"
links = ["https://sites.google.com/site/americancontradanceinparis/", "https://www.facebook.com/groups/156727372682/posts/10160638354982683"]
start = "2025-04-26T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-26T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Celtiqua"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer"]
organisation = "Paris Contra Dance"
source = "events/france/paris_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Leeds Contra"
links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/specialevents.html"]
start = "2025-04-26T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-26T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Leeds"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ali & Mollie"]
callers = ["Lynne Render"]
price = "£12"
organisation = "Leeds Contra"
source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contrabridge"
details = """
Join us for our contra dance with WillPower with calling from Sally Vernon.



Sally Vernon has been calling for a wide variety of folk styles since her time as a student at Cambridge (longer ago than she likes to admit!) She aims to bring her favourite parts of contra to the evening - the fun of connecting with many people on the dance floor, the joy of moving in time to music, and the surprise of discovering deep patterns from simple moves. Keen to share her love of contra with as many people as possible, she strives to make a welcoming friendly environment that is comfortable for new people - while also enjoying finding things that are new to challenge comfortable people!"""
links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2025-04/"]
start = "2025-04-26T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-26T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["WillPower"]
callers = ["Sally Vernon"]
price = "£7-£15"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"]
start = "2025-05-01T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-01T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "May Heydays at Evesham"
links = ["http://mayheydays.org.uk/"]
start_date = "2025-05-02"
end_date = "2025-05-05"
country = "UK"
city = "Evesham"
styles = ["contra", "ecd", "balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Box of Frogs", "Dampier's Round", "Sarah Matthews & Doug Eunson", "Folkus Pocus", "Nicky McConkey", "Old Time Contra Band", "Knotted Chord", "Mollie & Dave", "Keeping Thyme", "The Twangtown Paramours", "Confluence", "Ygra"]
callers = ["Andrew Swaine", "Brian Stanton", "Burt Hunter", "Colin Hume", "Ivan Aitken", "Kathryn Wright", "David Wright", "Mark Elvins", "Mike Courthold", "Nicola Scott", "Nigel Close", "Rhodri Davies", "Seth Tepfer", "Ted Morse"]
organisation = "May Heydays"
source = "events/uk/heydays.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance + Potluck"
links = ["https://contradance.at/"]
start = "2025-05-02T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-02T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Graz"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Woodcut"]
callers = ["Brian Roberts"]
organisation = "Contra Dance in Graz"
source = "events/austria/graz-contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing Fish"
links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/event/lift-ticket/"]
start = "2025-05-02T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-03T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Melrose"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lift Ticket"]
callers = ["Angela DeCarlis"]
price = "$15-$30"
organisation = "Dancing Fish"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Whitewater Whirl"
details = """
Join FOOTMAD for the 18th annual Whitewater Whirl Contra Dance Weekend in West Virginia’s scenic New River Gorge area. 
Our bands are Supertrad, a regular on the dance weekend circuit, featuring Sam Bartlett (banjo), Eric Schedler (piano and accordion), and Owen Morrison (guitar and foot percussion) and The Johns featuring Ruby John (fiddle), John Warstler (guitar), and Budd Greenman (mandolin, tenor banjo, fiddle, percussion). 
Our callers are the well-traveled Darlene Underwood from Cincinnati and Michael Karcher, now based in Allentown, PA. 
Our talented sound engineer, Hanno Meingast, will be making the music in the hall sound great. 
Two evening contra dances, contra dance sessions during the day plus a late-night techno-contra, waltz, squares, English Country and Kerry Sets. We’ll be dancing in our wood and stone New Deal-era hall with suspended wooden floor and barn doors opened or closed to suite the weather. The calling terms will be larks and robins. 
Cabin accommodation or camping is included in the weekend price. The camp will open Thursday night for early arrivals and stay open Sunday night for late departures. Online registration starts December 1 on our website."""
links = ["https://www.footmad.org/whirl", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1053543309886331/", "https://cdss.org/event/whitewater-whirl-contra-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2025-05-02T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-04T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WV"
city = "Fayetteville"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Supertrad", "The Johns"]
callers = ["Darlene Underwood", "Michael Karcher"]
price = "$75-$130"
organisation = "Friends of Old Time Music and Dance of Kanawha Valley (FOOTMAD)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/658730426579016/"]
start = "2025-05-03T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2025-05-03T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Abi Sandy & Sasha Stolasz"]
callers = ["Abigail Hobart"]
price = "£10-£20"
organisation = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/edinburgh_contra_dance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-05-05T19:15:00+10:00"
end = "2025-05-05T21:30:00+10:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake Eden Arts Festival - Spring"
links = ["https://theleaf.org/"]
start_date = "2025-05-08"
end_date = "2025-05-11"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Black Mountain"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"]
start = "2025-05-08T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-08T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Camp"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/contra-camp-2025/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1093639598821854/"]
start = "2025-05-09T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-11T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["WillPower"]
callers = ["Louise Siddons", "Heather McAslan"]
price = "£225-£390"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contradancers Delight Holiday"
links = ["https://www.contradancersdelight.com/"]
start = "2025-05-09T16:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-16T12:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Mountain City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Toss the Possum", "Playing with Fyre", "Atlanta Folk Orchestra", "Ed Howe & Friends", "Buzz Band"]
callers = ["Terry Doyle", "Bob Isaacs", "Devin Pohly", "Warren Doyle"]
price = "$170-$260"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Apple Blossom Bliss"
details = """
Join us in Ann Arbor for a new contra dance weekend! Branded last year as the NexGen Contra Dance Weekend, we are back with a new name and great talent. 
Bands:
River Road (Sarah-Hadley Yakir, Kristen Planeaux, & Jesse Ball)
The Jig Lords (Brad Battey & Kendall Rogers) 
Gender-Free Callers:
Lisa Greenleaf
Maeve Devlin 
For more information, visit our website."""
links = ["https://aactmad.org/appleblossombliss", "https://cdss.org/event/apple-blossom-bliss/"]
start = "2025-05-09T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-11T13:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["River Road", "The Jig Lords"]
callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf", "Maeve Devlin"]
price = "$100-$120"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spring Thaw"
details = """
We’re absolutely thrilled to be able to once again welcome dancers from all over to Toronto for our annual Spring Thaw contra dance weekend. 
Shake off the winter chill and join us for Spring Thaw, Toronto’s high-energy contra dance weekend! Held in the heart of the city, this lively event brings together dancers from near and far for a weekend of unforgettable music, joyful movement, and community spirit. 
This year, we’re thrilled to welcome the legendary Will Mentor, bringing his signature clear calling and infectious enthusiasm to the dance floor. Providing the pulse and drive, Stomp Rocket will keep your feet flying with their dynamic, high-energy tunes that blend tradition with an irresistible groove. 
But wait, there’s more. We also have Rick Szumski calling with Toronto favorites Jon Cannon & Adam Iredale-Gray. Rick is known for his warm and welcoming style, clear teaching, and smooth-flowing dances that keep everyone engaged.  
Come celebrate spring with friends old and new—whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just getting started, Spring Thaw promises a weekend of warmth, rhythm, and pure contra dance joy! 
Put some spring in your step—come dance with us!"""
links = ["https://www.tcdance.org/thaw2025.php", "https://cdss.org/event/spring-thaw-2025-toronto-contra-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2025-05-09T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-10T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Stomp Rocket", "Jon Cannon & Adam Iredale-Gray"]
callers = ["Rick Szumski", "Will Mentor"]
price = "$95-$115"
organisation = "Toronto Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1298208587922046/"]
start = "2025-05-10T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-10T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bruce Rosen & Audrey Jaber"]
callers = ["Sue Rosen"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "American Spring Contra"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/american-spring-contra-2025/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2506928416163040/"]
start = "2025-05-12T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-16T10:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bruce Rosen & Audrey Jaber"]
callers = ["Sue Rosen"]
price = "£255-£460"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Solent Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/559317640209024/"]
start = "2025-05-14T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-14T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Shawford"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Solent Contra Dances"
source = "events/uk/solent_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"]
start = "2025-05-15T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-15T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
details = """
Bristol Contra Dance is a communal-style folk dance very similar to a Ceilidh. No partner or experience is necessary. A caller leads the dancers through a series of moves. All calling is gender free.

Charlie Turner will be calling with music from Box of Frogs.

We are in the Faith Space Chapel. It's nice and close to Temple Meads and comes with free parking. Check the new Bristol Clean Air Zone information carefully, as this may effect you.

We have cheese in the break, along with tea, coffee and cordial. You are welcome to bring your own things. Please don't bring alcohol, as this is the venue rule.

Bristol Contra is committed to not having the cost of a dance be a hindrance to anyone attending, and have a sliding pay scale.

Suggested prices available on the door:
Unwaged £6
Waged £10
Supporters Ticket £15.
The new supporters ticket is a fair representation of what the event costs to run, and supports fair fees for the Band and Caller. It is entirely voluntary.

So bring your smiles and your joy and come join us for amazing social dancing. Absolutely all welcome of any level of experience for great dancing to some amazing gender-free calling and brilliant music!"""
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/865675028962690/"]
start = "2025-05-16T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-16T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Box of Frogs"]
callers = ["Charlie Turner"]
price = "£6-£15"
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alcester Contra"
links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras", "https://www.facebook.com/events/578687945115957/"]
start = "2025-05-16T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-16T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Audrey Jaber & Bruce Rosen"]
callers = ["Sue Rosen"]
price = "£4-£10"
organisation = "Alcester Contra"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-05-19T19:15:00+10:00"
end = "2025-05-19T21:30:00+10:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"]
start = "2025-05-22T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-22T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing Bears Dance Camp"
details = "The Dancing Bears Dance Camp is held every Memorial Day Weekend at King’s Lake Camp in Wasilla, Alaska. Our next camp will be May 23-26, 2025 with calling by Will Mentor and Lindsey Dono and music by River Road (Jesse Ball, Sarah-Hadley Yakir, Kristin Planeaux) and Rhys Jones and the Imaginary Beings (Rhys Jones, Nogosee Fields, Mandy King, Brian DeMarcus)."
links = ["https://www.thedancingbears.org/dance-camp-1", "https://cdss.org/event/dancing-bears-dance-camp/"]
start_date = "2025-05-23"
end_date = "2025-05-26"
country = "USA"
state = "AK"
city = "Wasilla"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Rhys Jones and the Imaginary Beings", "River Road"]
callers = ["Lindsey Dono", "Will Mentor"]
organisation = "The Dancing Bears"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkMADness Music & Dance Camp"
details = """
Bands and Music Workshops: 

Jeffrey Spero and Ryan McKasson (Syncopaths) and Ness Smith-Savedoff (The Dam Beavers) 
Larry Unger (Notorious) and Eric Boodman (Calico) and Emily Troll (Pine Tree Flyers and Anadama)
Lindsay Taylor and Brian Nelson (Glorieta Pines)
more local musicians announced soon

Calling and Dance workshops led by: Gaye Fifer and Alexandra Deis-Lauby 
Singing Workshops led by Deirdre Murtha"""
links = ["http://folkmads.org/events/camps/folkmadness/", "https://cdss.org/event/30th-annual-folkmadness-music-song-dance-weekend/"]
start_date = "2025-05-23"
end_date = "2025-05-26"
country = "USA"
state = "NM"
city = "Socorro"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby", "Gaye Fifer"]
price = "$90-$185"
organisation = "FolkMADS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Butterfly Whirl"
links = ["http://www.dancerhapsody.com/special-events/"]
start_date = "2025-05-23"
end_date = "2025-05-25"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Stomp Rocket", "Thunderwing"]
callers = ["Jacqui Grennan", "Seth Tepfer"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Chippenham Folk Festival"
links = ["https://www.chippfolk.co.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/437908798839317/"]
start = "2025-05-23T12:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-26T23:55:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Chippenham"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "e-ceilidh", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Chippenham Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/chippenham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk College"
details = "Join us for an action-packed music adventure complete with a ceilidh dance, a contradance, 7 concerts, over 20 workshops, and endless jamming. Make memories, form friendships, and take your playing to the next level during a fun and friendly weekend at Juniata College. Early Bird Registration ends April 15, 2025."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/folk-college/", "https://cdss.org/event/folk-college-contradance/"]
start = "2025-05-23T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-25T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Huntingdon"
styles = ["contra", "s-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Midnight on the Water"]
callers = ["Bob Nicholson"]
price = "$250-$300"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Meet Me In St Louis"
details = """
Join us for 4 days of music, dance, and more, with music from Supertrad & The Mound City Slickers and calling by Emily Rush and you! 
Register online at MMISL_Registration@childgrove.org"""
links = ["https://childgrove.org/stl-dance-weekends/meetmeinstlouis", "https://cdss.org/event/meet-me-in-st-louis-2025/"]
start = "2025-05-23T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-26T15:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Mound City Slickers", "Supertrad"]
callers = ["Emily Rush"]
price = "$55-$110"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"]
start = "2025-05-29T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-29T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Chain Reaction"
links = ["https://www.tickettailor.com/events/chainreactiondance/1462651"]
start = "2025-05-30T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-06-01T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "ME"
city = "Surry"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Drive Train", "Engine Room"]
callers = ["Alyssa Adkins", "Will Mentor"]
price = "$80-$120"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hands Across Contra"
details = "Lesson at 7; Dance at 7:30.  Sliding admission $5 to $15."
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/hands-across-contra-9/"]
start = "2025-05-30T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-05-30T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contrabridge"
details = """
Join us for our contra dance with Contrasaurus with calling from Rob Humphrey.

Contrasaurus (Benjamin Rowe — fiddle, Alan Brunier — accordion, Adam Rich-Griffin — guitar, David Ledsam — double bass) play an exciting range of energetic and dino-soaring tunes for American contra dancing. They enjoy playing fresh and exciting tunes for contra dances, workshops, folk clubs and festivals throughout England. Not technically dinosaurs.

Rob Humphrey has been attending folk dance events his whole life, but only discovered Contra dances in 2015 when one happened to follow a handstand class he was attending.  He was hooked pretty much immediately, and started calling shortly afterwards.  Based in Cambridge, Rob enjoys contra dances with pleasing patterns and unusual geometry that flow and provide opportunities for embellishments."""
links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2025-05/"]
start = "2025-05-31T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-31T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Contrasaurus"]
callers = ["Rob Humphrey"]
price = "£7-£15"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-06-02T19:15:00+10:00"
end = "2025-06-02T21:30:00+10:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"]
start = "2025-06-05T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-05T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Trance Weekend"
links = ["https://www.dancetrance.ltda.us/"]
start_date = "2025-06-06"
end_date = "2025-06-08"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Lexington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Toss the Possum"]
callers = ["Darlene Underwood", "Terry Doyle"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gender-Free Dance Camp"
links = ["https://www.lcfd.org/spring-camp-2025.html"]
start_date = "2025-06-06"
end_date = "2025-06-08"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Calico", "Northwoods"]
callers = ["Mary Wesley", "Chris Ricciotti"]
price = "$150-$400"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Taste of Haven"
links = ["https://www.contracorners.net/event-type/dance-weekend/"]
start_date = "2025-06-06"
end_date = "2025-06-08"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Syracuse"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Dam Beavers", "Bobcat Opposum"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Dwayne Johnson"]
price = "$90-$110"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Moulin d'Andé Weekend"
details = """
A contra dance weekend in Normandy with Kappy Laning & Janine Smith (callers) and Nozzy (musicians, from UK). Lodging and all meals provided in a beautiful and historic venue, the 13th century restored Moulin d’Andé. 
Prices in euros for those who haven’t yet attended a Paris Contra Dance: 520 in a single room, 420 euros in a double or triple room, 320 in a dormitory (6-8 in a room). 100 euros discount for previous attendees. 
Transportation via train (1:30) from Gare St Lazare in Paris and then (20 minutes) by bus or taxi from Gare Val de Reuil. 
If you are interested or if you have questions, send me a message."""
links = ["https://sites.google.com/site/americancontradanceinparis/"]
start_date = "2025-06-07"
end_date = "2025-06-09"
country = "France"
city = "Val-de-Reuil"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Larry Unger & Karina Wilson"]
callers = ["Charlie Turner", "Jeremy Kuhn"]
organisation = "Paris Contra Dance"
source = "events/france/paris_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1275784600319353/"]
start = "2025-06-07T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2025-06-07T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Hoik"]
callers = ["Heather McAslan"]
price = "£10-£20"
organisation = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/edinburgh_contra_dance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"]
start = "2025-06-12T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-12T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Flamingo Fling"
details = "Flamingo Fling is Oklahoma City’s annual Contra Dance weekend! This year will feature Alex Deis-Lauby calling and music from River Road!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/special-events/flamingo-fling/", "https://cdss.org/event/flamingo-fling-contra-weekend-in-oklahoma-city/"]
start_date = "2025-06-13"
end_date = "2025-06-15"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["River Road"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby"]
price = "$150"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Summer Soiree"
links = ["https://www.ashevillecontra.com/"]
start_date = "2025-06-13"
end_date = "2025-06-15"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Mean Lids", "Kingfisher"]
callers = ["Steve Zakon-Anderson", "Adina Gordon"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance + Potluck"
links = ["https://contradance.at/"]
start = "2025-06-13T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-13T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Graz"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Woodcut"]
callers = ["Brian Roberts"]
organisation = "Contra Dance in Graz"
source = "events/austria/graz-contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alcester Contra"
links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras", "https://www.facebook.com/events/441843112110419/"]
start = "2025-06-13T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-13T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Larry Unger & Elke Baker"]
callers = ["Mark Elvins"]
price = "£4-£10"
organisation = "Alcester Contra"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1993827621106842/"]
start = "2025-06-14T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-14T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Larry Unger & Elke Baker"]
callers = ["Charlie Turner"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance, Music & Spice"
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/dance-music-spice-at-cavell/"]
start = "2025-06-14T16:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-06-21T12:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Lexington"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Countercurrent"]
callers = ["Lindsey Dono", "Susan Kevra"]
price = "$850-$1500"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-06-16T19:15:00+10:00"
end = "2025-06-16T21:30:00+10:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"]
start = "2025-06-19T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-19T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lichfield Folk Festival"
links = ["https://www.lichfieldfolkfestival.co.uk/"]
start = "2025-06-20T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-22T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Lichfield"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["3D", "Jovial Crew", "Larry Unger & Elke Baker", "Warleggan Village Band", "WillPower"]
callers = ["Amy Burton", "Gene Murrow", "Geoff Cubitt", "Georgia Delve", "Hilary Herbert", "Lynne Render", "Mark Burton", "Maureen Knight"]
price = "£100"
organisation = "Lichfield Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/lichfield.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
details = """
Bristol Contra Dance is a communal-style folk dance very similar to a Ceilidh. No partner or experience is necessary. A caller leads the dancers through a series of moves. All calling is gender free.

Louise Siddons will be calling with music from Fiddlechicks.

We are in the Faith Space Chapel. It's nice and close to Temple Meads and comes with free parking. Check the new Bristol Clean Air Zone information carefully, as this may effect you.

We have cheese in the break, along with tea, coffee and cordial. You are welcome to bring your own things. Please don't bring alcohol, as this is the venue rule.

Bristol Contra is committed to not having the cost of a dance be a hindrance to anyone attending, and have a sliding pay scale.

Suggested prices available on the door:
Unwaged £6
Waged £10
Supporters Ticket £15.
The new supporters ticket is a fair representation of what the event costs to run, and supports fair fees for the Band and Caller. It is entirely voluntary.

So bring your smiles and your joy and come join us for amazing social dancing. Absolutely all welcome of any level of experience for great dancing to some amazing gender-free calling and brilliant music!"""
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/865675028962690/"]
start = "2025-06-20T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-20T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Fiddlechicks"]
callers = ["Louise Siddons"]
price = "£6-£15"
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Acadia Festival of Traditional Music & Dance"
details = "A week-long summer festival of classes, workshops and concerts in Bar Harbor, ME, celebrating Celtic-influenced traditional music and dance."
links = ["https://acadiatradfestival.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/acadia-festival-of-traditional-music-dance/"]
start = "2025-06-22T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-06-28T09:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "ME"
city = "Bar Harbor"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lady of the Lake June Week"
details = """
On the shores of Coeur d’Alene Lake, fifty miles from Spokane, WA, is a week long adventure full of dance, music, and song shared with a welcoming community from all over the West and beyond.  There’s time to hike, canoe and just hang out on the beach or porches. 
A unique blend of contras and English country featuring three daily contra dance workshops, two daily English country dance workshops, two callers workshops (contras and English), three different band workshops (including English) and two different singing workshops.  Plus evening dances that include contra and English dances run concurrently. 
Staff include three callers: Gaye Fifer, Lindsey Dono, and Luke Donforth and three bands: Dam Beavers (Ben Schreiber & Scotty Leach), Fiddle Hellions (Betsy Branch, George Penk, & Sue Songer) and Root System (Audrey Jaber, Anna Patton & Amy Englesberg). Wonderful food with four different choices (gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy free).  Cedar cabins and nearby meadows for camping.  And a sliding scale of fees starting at $750 with breakeven at $850.  Transportation to and from the Spokane Airport to camp is available."""
links = ["http://www.ladyofthelake.org/june-week/", "https://cdss.org/event/lady-of-the-lake-music-and-dance-week/"]
start = "2025-06-22T15:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-06-28T11:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "ID"
city = "Harrison"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Dam Beavers", "Fiddle Hellions", "Root System"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Lindsey Dono", "Luke Donforth"]
price = "$750-$1050"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "July Fourth"
links = ["https://cds-boston-j4weekend.weebly.com/"]
start_date = "2025-06-26"
end_date = "2025-06-30"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd", "irish-set"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Mary Wesley"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contrabridge"
details = """
Join us for our contra dance with Box of Frogs with calling from Louise Siddons.

Two of the most exciting players on the Contra dance scene. With creative, colourful accordion player Ali Messer (Blue Mountain, Alterations, Fat Harry, Fiddle Chicks) and high energy fiddling from Linda Game (ECDB, Token Women) expect an evening of fabulous dance music. Box the gnat and swat the flea, but can you spot the frog?

Louise Siddons was born in the UK but moved to the United States as a child, where she grew up  surrounded by folk music and song. Now back in the UK permanently, she is known on both sides of  the Atlantic as a contra, English country dance, and ceilidh caller. Louise believes that we  should invest in the evolution and sustainability of folk traditions and their ongoing relevance  to contemporary culture. As a caller and dance teacher, she strives to create a fun and welcoming  atmosphere with her low-key and light-hearted stage presence. She received the 2016 Mary  Judson/Brad Foster Award for English Dance Teachers from the Country Dance and Song Society  (CDSS), and has been a committee member for the Friends of English Dance (UK) since 2018. In 2021,  she received a diversity grant from the English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS) in support of  her gender-free teaching and calling. In 2022, CDSS published her booklet on gender-free,  positional calling, “Dancing the Whole Dance: Positional Calling for Contra.” This winter, she is  starting Winchester's first-ever queer ceilidh series, WinQeilidh."""
links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2025-06/"]
start = "2025-06-28T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-28T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Box of Frogs"]
callers = ["Louise Siddons"]
price = "£7-£15"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "AmWeek"
links = ["https://amweek.camp/"]
start_date = "2025-06-29"
end_date = "2025-07-04"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Ben Lomond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cumberland Dance Week"
links = ["https://camp.cumberlanddanceweek.org/"]
start_date = "2025-06-29"
end_date = "2025-07-04"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Pleasantville"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Cosmic Otters"]
callers = ["Wendy Graham", "Seth Tepfer"]
price = "$675-$1075"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pinewoods English-Scottish-Contra"
links = ["https://rscdsboston.org/pinewoods-esc.html"]
start_date = "2025-06-30"
end_date = "2025-07-04"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd", "scd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Frost and Fire"]
callers = ["Anna Rain", "Ben Sachs-Hamilton", "Kat Dutton"]
price = "$345-$467"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Roanoke Railroader"
links = ["http://www.roanokerailroader.com/"]
start_date = "2025-07-03"
end_date = "2025-07-06"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Salem"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Toss the Possum", "The Latter Day Lizards", "Rushfest"]
callers = ["Will Mentor", "Gaye Fifer"]
price = "$95-$160"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance + Potluck + 4th of July celebration"
links = ["https://contradance.at/"]
start = "2025-07-04T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-04T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Graz"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Woodcut"]
callers = ["Brian Roberts"]
organisation = "Contra Dance in Graz"
source = "events/austria/graz-contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Stegastomp"
links = ["https://www.stegastomp.co.uk/"]
start = "2025-07-04T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-07-06T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Harbury"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Contrasaurus"]
organisation = "Contrasaurus"
source = "events/uk/harbury.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing Fish"
links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/event/july-4th-weekend-kingfisher/"]
start = "2025-07-04T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-07-06T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Melrose"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Kingfisher", "Crossover"]
callers = ["Luke Donforth", "Bob Isaacs"]
price = "$15-$30"
organisation = "Dancing Fish"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lancaster Contra"
details = """
Behind the mic: TBC
Musicians: TBC"""
links = ["http://lancastercontra.org.uk/events/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/323906443504326/"]
start = "2025-07-05T13:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-07-05T16:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Lancaster"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£10-£15"
organisation = "Lancaster Contra"
source = "events/uk/lancaster.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-07-07T19:15:00+10:00"
end = "2025-07-07T21:30:00+10:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Social Country Dance Week"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/social-country-dancing/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/619816870700560/"]
start = "2025-07-07T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-07-11T10:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ali, Jane & Meg"]
callers = ["Mark Elvins"]
price = "£255-£460"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1631837837471114/"]
start = "2025-07-12T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-07-12T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["WillPower"]
callers = ["Louise Siddons"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashokan Northern Week"
links = ["https://ashokancenter.org/product/northern-week-2025/"]
start = "2025-07-13T13:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-07-19T14:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Olivebridge"
styles = ["contra", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lighthouse"]
callers = ["Will Mentor", "Susan Kevra", "John Krumm"]
price = "$585-$1035"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "American Dance & Music Week"
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/american-dance-music-week/"]
start = "2025-07-19T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-07-26T10:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Stringrays"]
callers = ["Janine Smith", "Michael Karcher", "Lisa Greenleaf"]
price = "$850-$1500"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-07-21T19:15:00+10:00"
end = "2025-07-21T21:30:00+10:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Warwick Folk Festival"
links = ["https://www.warwickfolkfestival.co.uk/"]
start = "2025-07-24T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-07-27T23:55:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Warwick"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£147-£155"
organisation = "Warwick Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/warwick.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Southern Aire"
links = ["https://joyboundliving.com/dawn-dance"]
start_date = "2025-07-25"
end_date = "2025-07-27"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Mountain City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Terry Doyle", "Sue Gola", "Kenny Greer", "Amanda Setili", "Rob Setili", "Stephanie Marie", "Elijah Jaime", "Katie Zanders"]
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 = "2025-07-26"
end_date = "2025-08-02"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Countercurrent"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Adina Gordon"]
price = "$850-$1500"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sidmouth Folk Festival"
links = ["https://sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk/"]
start_date = "2025-08-01"
end_date = "2025-08-08"
country = "UK"
city = "Sidmouth"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "contra", "ecd", "scd", "balfolk", "scandi", "irish-set", "ceili"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Alex Cumming & Audrey Jaber", "Box of Frogs", "Confluence", "Contrasaurus", "Paul Hutchinson & Matt Norman", "Oscina", "WillPower"]
callers = ["Brian Stanton", "Carol Monaghan", "Kevin Monaghan", "Louise Siddons", "Rachel Shapiro-Wallace", "Rhodri Davies"]
price = "£320-£495"
organisation = "Sidmouth Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/sidmouth.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lark Camp"
details = """
Music, Song & Dance Workshops in the beautiful Mendocino Woodlands of California 
Family Friendly • Dances, Jams & Sessions • Great Food • Camping 
Full Camp for 8 Days, or Half Camp for 4 Days; Learn music, song, and dance traditions from Ireland, British Isles, Greece, Eastern Europe, Sweden, Latin America, North America, Spain, France, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa"""
links = ["https://www.larkcamp.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/lark-camp/"]
start_date = "2025-08-01"
end_date = "2025-08-09"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Fort Bragg"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Lark Traditional Arts"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance + Potluck"
links = ["https://contradance.at/"]
start = "2025-08-01T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-08-01T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Graz"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Woodcut"]
callers = ["Brian Roberts"]
organisation = "Contra Dance in Graz"
source = "events/austria/graz-contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-08-04T19:15:00+10:00"
end = "2025-08-04T21:30:00+10:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Broadstairs Folk Week"
links = ["https://broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk/"]
start_date = "2025-08-08"
end_date = "2025-08-15"
country = "UK"
city = "Broadstairs"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£176-£357"
organisation = "Broadstairs Folk Week"
source = "events/uk/broadstairs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Family Week"
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/family-week-at-agassiz-village-2/"]
start_date = "2025-08-11"
end_date = "2025-08-17"
country = "USA"
state = "ME"
city = "Poland"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$850-$1500"
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 = "2025-08-11T16:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-08-17T10:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Cascade"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$750-$1400"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mentone"
links = ["http://www.footmadbirmingham.org/mentone.html"]
start_date = "2025-08-15"
end_date = "2025-08-17"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Mentone"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Turnip the Beet", "The Yellow Dandies"]
callers = ["Cis Hinkle", "Chet Gray"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Good Life Gallop"
links = ["https://www.thegoodlifegallop.org/"]
start = "2025-08-15T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-08-17T16:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NE"
city = "Omaha"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$30-$75"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balance the Bay"
details = """
Hot dancing in the cool summer ocean breeze! Featuring The Latter Day Lizards and River Road, with gender-neutral calling by Will Mentor and Alex Deis-Lauby. Registration opens May 11. 
For more information, email balancethebay@gmail.com."""
links = ["https://bacds.org/camps/btb2025/", "https://cdss.org/event/balance-the-bay-san-francisco/"]
start = "2025-08-15T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-08-17T18:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Francisco"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["River Road", "The Latter Day Lizards"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby", "Will Mentor"]
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Whitby Folk Week"
links = ["https://www.whitbyfolk.co.uk/"]
start = "2025-08-16T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-08-22T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Whitby"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "contra", "ecd", "irish-set"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£280-£360"
organisation = "Whitby Folk Week"
source = "events/uk/whitby.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Campers' Week"
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/campers-week-at-pinewoods/"]
start = "2025-08-16T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-08-23T10:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$750-$1400"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-08-18T19:15:00+10:00"
end = "2025-08-18T21:30:00+10:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sugar Hill Dance Weekend"
links = ["http://bloomingtoncontra.org/sugar-hill/"]
start_date = "2025-08-22"
end_date = "2025-08-24"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Shrewsbury Folk Festival"
links = ["https://shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk/line-up/dance/"]
start = "2025-08-22T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-08-25T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Shrewsbury"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Demon Barbers", "Emily & The Simons", "Frog on a Bike", "GloryStrokes", "Hoik", "Lasair", "Naragonia Quartet", "National Youth Folk Ensemble", "Oysterband", "PolkaWorks", "Queer Folk", "Ross Grant & Hartwin Dhoore"]
price = "£199.24-£246.85"
organisation = "Shrewsbury Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/shrewsbury.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TradMaD"
links = ["http://minstrelrecords.com/tradmad/"]
start_date = "2025-08-23"
end_date = "2025-08-29"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Camp North"
details = """
The Dam Beavers with caller Jeremy Korr 
Dance Camp North is the signature weekend event of the Contra Borealis Dancers.  It takes place on Labor Day weekend each year.  There is a dance in Fairbanks Friday evening followed by a dance weekend at the Lost Lake Boy Scout Camp about 60 minutes south of Fairbanks. 
Excellent food, cabins or tent accommodations and bathrooms provided, but you bring your own bedding, up to 110 people enjoy the rural settings with a dance hall, workshop rooms, swimming or boating on Lost Lake, and nice fall hiking with great views of the Tanana River basin. Aurora viewing is a definite possibility."""
links = ["https://contraborealis.org/dance-camp-north/", "https://cdss.org/event/dance-camp-north-2025/"]
start_date = "2025-08-29"
end_date = "2025-09-01"
country = "USA"
state = "AK"
city = "Fairbanks"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Dam Beavers"]
callers = ["Jeremy Korr"]
organisation = "Contra Borealis Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pinewoods Labor Day Weekend"
links = ["https://facone.org/labor-day-weekend/labor-day-weekend.html"]
start_date = "2025-08-29"
end_date = "2025-09-02"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing Fish"
links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/event/labor-day-weekend-with-howe-company/"]
start = "2025-08-29T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-08-31T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Melrose"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Howe And Company"]
price = "$15-$30"
organisation = "Dancing Fish"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rocky Mountain Rendezvous"
links = ["https://cfootmad.org/rendezvous"]
start = "2025-08-29T18:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-09-01T13:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Stove Dragon", "Spintuition"]
callers = ["Will Mentor", "Alex Deis-Lauby"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-09-01T19:15:00+10:00"
end = "2025-09-01T21:30:00+10:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bear Hug Contra Dance Weekend"
details = """
Get ready to contra dance, sing, swim, canoe, and play music at the 2025 Bear Hug Mountain Festival weekend on the shores of Montana’s Flathead Lake! The bands, Countercurrent and Banna Damhsa, will be providing music to the calling of Michael Karcher and Emily Faulkner. 
Singles, couples, families, and all ages are welcome! Entertainment, meals, and lodging (shared cabins, or tent and RV camping) are included. Registration fees are on a sliding scale from $250-$305, all-inclusive for the weekend. We also offer a Student rate."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/bear-hug-contra-dance-weekend/"]
start_date = "2025-09-05"
end_date = "2025-09-07"
country = "USA"
state = "MT"
city = "Rollins"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Banna Damhsa", "Countercurrent"]
callers = ["Emily Faulkner", "Michael Karcher"]
price = "$250-$305"
organisation = "Missoula Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bear Hug Dance Camp"
links = ["https://www.missoulafolk.org/bearhug"]
start_date = "2025-09-05"
end_date = "2025-09-07"
country = "USA"
state = "MT"
city = "Rollins"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Countercurrent", "Banna Damhsa"]
callers = ["Michael Karcher", "Emily Faulkner"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance + Potluck"
links = ["https://contradance.at/"]
start = "2025-09-05T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-05T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Graz"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Woodcut"]
callers = ["Brian Roberts"]
organisation = "Contra Dance in Graz"
source = "events/austria/graz-contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraStock"
links = ["https://fsgw.org/contrastock"]
start = "2025-09-07T13:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-09-07T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Butterfly Twirl"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1279189076745356/"]
start_date = "2025-09-12"
end_date = "2025-09-14"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Chagrin Falls"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hot Coffee Breakdown", "Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Darlene Underwood"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alcester Contra"
links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1950151225396356/"]
start = "2025-09-12T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2025-09-12T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dave, Fran & Phil"]
callers = ["Liam Binley"]
price = "£4-£10"
organisation = "Alcester Contra"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html"]
start = "2025-09-13T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-09-13T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["King Kontra String Band"]
callers = ["Geoff Cubitt"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-09-15T19:15:00+10:00"
end = "2025-09-15T21:30:00+10:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Feet Retreat"
links = ["https://www.feetretreat.com/feet-retreat-2025/"]
start_date = "2025-09-19"
end_date = "2025-09-21"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Ellerbe"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Supertrad", "River Road"]
callers = ["Will Mentor", "Cis Hinkle", "Emily Rush", "Gaye Fifer"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Squirrel Moon Contra Dance weekend"
links = ["http://www.squirrelmoon.org/"]
start_date = "2025-09-19"
end_date = "2025-09-21"
country = "USA"
state = "WI"
city = "Dodgeville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lift Ticket"]
callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Chehalis Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://chehalisdancecamp.com/"]
start_date = "2025-09-19"
end_date = "2025-09-21"
country = "Canada"
state = "BC"
city = "Vancouver"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Joyride", "The Free Raisins"]
callers = ["Jeremy Korr", "Koren Wake"]
price = "$300-$450"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Adirondack Dance Weekend"
details = "A weekend of Contra, English Country and Balfolk dancing, tucked into the Adirondack Mountains on the shores of Lake George. Featuring Will Mentor, River Road, Gaye Fifer and more to be announced. Dance, sing, jam, hike, swim, kayak and more."
links = ["https://www.danceflurry.org/adirondack-dance-weekend/", "https://cdss.org/event/adirondack-dance-weekend/"]
start_date = "2025-09-26"
end_date = "2025-09-28"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Silver Bay"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["River Road", "Lighthouse", "Eloise & Co."]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Will Mentor"]
organisation = "DanceFlurry"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Leeds Contra"
links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/specialevents.html"]
start = "2025-09-27T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-09-27T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Leeds"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Contrary Faeries"]
callers = ["Charlie Turner"]
price = "£12"
organisation = "Leeds Contra"
source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contrabridge"
details = """
Join us for our contra dance with Bearded Dragons with calling from Sarah Trop.

From fire and darkness rise the mighty Bearded Dragons. Blending traditional and electronic styles, they are pioneers of Techno Contra, Techno Playford, and Electro Folk in general, at the very cutting edge of folk dance music. They are fiddle playing behemoth Benjamin Rowe (also found rampaging in Contrasaurus); and bellows, keys and synths monster Vic Smith (known also in Double Dichotomy and Ceilidh Experiment). Using both traditional instruments and sounds, with live hardware synthesisers, Bearded Dragons weave a musical experience that is entirely unique.

Sarah Trop is a lifelong contra dancer and energetic caller based in San Francisco. She is a strong proponent of a safe and inclusive dance floor, and her steady calling will guide everyone through her varied programs with ease."""
links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2025-09/"]
start = "2025-09-27T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-09-27T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bearded Dragons"]
callers = ["Sarah Trop"]
price = "£7-£15"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton Saturday dance"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/p/dance-diary-experiment.html"]
start = "2025-09-27T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-09-27T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Falconers"]
callers = ["Rhodri Davies"]
price = "£8"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Moondance Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://moondancesc.weebly.com/"]
start_date = "2025-10-03"
end_date = "2025-10-05"
country = "USA"
state = "SC"
city = "Pickens"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lagomorph Quartet", "Good & Plenty"]
callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Diane Silver"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lady of the Lake Fall Camp"
links = ["http://www.ladyofthelake.org/fallwend/"]
start_date = "2025-10-03"
end_date = "2025-10-05"
country = "USA"
state = "ID"
city = "Harrison"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Stringrays", "Dog Paw"]
callers = ["Susan Petrick", "William Watson"]
price = "$235-$395"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance + Potluck"
links = ["https://contradance.at/"]
start = "2025-10-03T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-03T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Graz"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Woodcut"]
callers = ["Brian Roberts"]
organisation = "Contra Dance in Graz"
source = "events/austria/graz-contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing Fish"
links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/event/alexandra-deis-lauby-and-free-raisins/"]
start = "2025-10-03T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-10-04T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Melrose"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Free Raisins"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby"]
price = "$15-$30"
organisation = "Dancing Fish"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-10-06T19:15:00+11:00"
end = "2025-10-06T21:30:00+11:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Autumn Contra Dance Week"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/autumn-contra-dance-week-2025/"]
start = "2025-10-06T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-10T10:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Box of Frogs"]
callers = ["Cis Hinkle"]
price = "£255-£460"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Electric Folk Dance Party"
links = ["https://electricfolkdance.party/"]
start_date = "2025-10-09"
end_date = "2025-10-11"
country = "UK"
city = "Hope"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Apolkalypse", "Bearded Dragons", "Portmanteau"]
organisation = "Electric Folk Dance Party"
source = "events/uk/hathersage.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "John C Campbell Fall Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://folkschool.configio.com/pd/3332/fall-dance-weekend-long-weekend"]
start_date = "2025-10-09"
end_date = "2025-10-12"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Brasstown"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Supertrad"]
callers = ["Wendy Graham", "Carol Sersland"]
price = "$235"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Harvest Moon"
links = ["https://www.sbcds.org/hm/"]
start_date = "2025-10-10"
end_date = "2025-10-12"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Santa Barbara"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Gaslight Tinkers", "Topspin"]
callers = ["Rick Mohr", "Anna Rain"]
price = "$95-$195"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mountain Madness"
links = ["https://historicjonesboroughdancesociety.net"]
start_date = "2025-10-10"
end_date = "2025-10-12"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Jonesborough"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alcester Contra"
links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras", "https://www.facebook.com/events/553957054174543/"]
start = "2025-10-10T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-10T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Vertical Expression"]
callers = ["Cis Hinkle"]
price = "£4-£10"
organisation = "Alcester Contra"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html"]
start = "2025-10-11T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-11T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Linda Game Band"]
callers = ["Cis Hinkle"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Fall Dance Weekend"
details = """
Mark your calendars now to join us once again in the heart of Pittsburgh for our annual Fall Dance Weekend, happening Oct 17–19, 2025 at the Wightman School community building in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood! Dance all weekend long to music by 

The Dam Beavers (Ben Schreiber, Scotty Leach, Ness Smith-Savedoff)
Topspin (Anna Patton, Owen Morrison, Emily Troll, Stefan Amidon)

with calling by 

Gaye Fifer and

Will Mentor

Watch this space for more details as they become known. Registration is expected to open by summer. 
$120 early admission, $75 for dancers under 25. After September 30 or at the door: add $20; $75 for financial need."""
links = ["https://pittsburghcontra.org/fdw/", "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-fall-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2025-10-17T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-10-19T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Dam Beavers", "Topspin"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Will Mentor"]
price = "$75-$140"
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contrabridge"
details = """
Join us for our contra dance with Trip Hazard with calling from Jack Kanutin.

[Trip Hazard](https://triphazardfolk.com/?utm_campaign=contrabridge23&utm_source=contrabridge-site) are Colm (misc hitty
things), James (misc squeezy things), Robin (misc blowy things) and Caro (misc things) — a new and exciting bunch of
experienced dance musicians with altogether too many instruments. They play tunes, but only the good ones.

Jack has grown up dancing at folk festivals and started calling whilst at Bristol University. With over five years of calling ceilidh and contra dances under his belt, he brings energy, clarity, and a deep love for traditional dance to every event."""
links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2025-10/"]
start = "2025-10-18T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-18T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trip Hazard"]
callers = ["Jack Kanutin"]
price = "£7-£15"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ruffContra"
links = ["https://ruffceilidhs.org/"]
start = "2025-10-18T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-18T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cardiff"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["WillPower"]
callers = ["Mic Spenceley"]
price = "£5-£12"
organisation = "ruffCeilidhs"
source = "events/uk/cardiff.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Harrogate Contra"
links = ["http://harrogatecontra.org.uk/events.html"]
start = "2025-10-18T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-18T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Harrogate"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Linda & Philip"]
callers = ["Louise Siddons"]
price = "£6-£10"
organisation = "Harrogate Contra"
source = "events/uk/harrogate_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-10-20T19:15:00+11:00"
end = "2025-10-20T21:30:00+11:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Music City Masquerade"
links = ["http://nashvillecountrydancers.org/music-city-masquerade/"]
start_date = "2025-10-24"
end_date = "2025-10-26"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Engine Room"]
callers = ["Darlene Underwood"]
price = "$65-$165"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra NYC"
links = ["https://www.contradance.nyc/"]
start = "2025-10-24T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-10-26T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "New York"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Red Case Band", "Kingfisher", "Some Assembly Required"]
callers = ["Will Mentor"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Peterbough Fall Ball"
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/%E2%98%BC-%E2%98%BC-%E2%98%BC-peterborough-fall-ball-saturday-october-25-2025/"]
start = "2025-10-25T12:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-10-25T23:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Peterborough"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Foggy Moon Dance Weekend"
links = ["http://montereycontradance.org/foggy-moon.html"]
start_date = "2025-10-31"
end_date = "2025-11-02"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Countercurrent", "Stringrays"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby", "Lisa Greenleaf"]
organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance + Potluck + Halloween celebration"
links = ["https://contradance.at/"]
start = "2025-10-31T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-31T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Graz"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Woodcut"]
callers = ["Brian Roberts"]
organisation = "Contra Dance in Graz"
source = "events/austria/graz-contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hey Fever"
links = ["http://www.ottawacontra.ca/heyFever/"]
start = "2025-10-31T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-11-02T15:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Ottawa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Good Company", "River Road"]
callers = ["Mary Wesley", "Will Mentor"]
organisation = "Ottawa Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hands Across Contra"
details = "Lesson at 7; Dance at 7:30.  Sliding admission $5 to $15."
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/hands-across-contra-10/"]
start = "2025-10-31T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-10-31T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lancaster Contra"
details = """
Behind the mic: Rhodri Davies
Musicians: Ben Farmer, Chris Dixon, and Arthur Capelier-Mourguy"""
links = ["http://lancastercontra.org.uk/events/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3356256961340365/"]
start = "2025-11-01T13:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-11-01T16:45:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Lancaster"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ben Farmer, Chris Dixon & Arthur Capelier-Mourguy"]
callers = ["Rhodri Davies"]
price = "£10-£15"
organisation = "Lancaster Contra"
source = "events/uk/lancaster.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Leeds Contra"
links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/specialevents.html"]
start = "2025-11-01T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-11-01T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Leeds"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Box of Frogs"]
callers = ["Louise Siddons"]
price = "£12"
organisation = "Leeds Contra"
source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-11-03T19:15:00+11:00"
end = "2025-11-03T21:30:00+11:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Head for the Hills"
details = "A getaway weekend of dance, music and song at Camp Harlam near Kresgeville, PA in the Poconos, with many of your favorite musicians, callers, and workshop leaders. Sponsored by Princeton Country Dancers."
links = ["http://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/about-hfth", "https://cdss.org/event/head-for-the-hills/"]
start_date = "2025-11-07"
end_date = "2025-11-09"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Kunkletown"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$140-$240"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alcester Contra"
links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras", "https://www.facebook.com/events/972124688266966/"]
start = "2025-11-07T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2025-11-07T22:45:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Box of Frogs"]
callers = ["Geoff Cubitt"]
price = "£4-£10"
organisation = "Alcester Contra"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance in the Desert"
details = "A weekend of contra dancing with lots of jamming, featuring music by The Faux Paws and The Free Raisins. Callers are Koren Wake and Steve Zakon-Anderson."
links = ["https://tucsoncontradancers.org/tucson-contra-dancers/dance-in-the-desert-2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/dance-in-the-desert/"]
start = "2025-11-07T15:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-11-09T15:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AZ"
city = "Oracle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Faux Paws", "The Free Raisins"]
callers = ["Koren Wake", "Steve Zakon-Anderson"]
organisation = "Tucson Friends of Traditional Music%2C Inc."
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nottingham Mixed Dance"
links = ["https://www.nfdg.org.uk/club_dances.php"]
start = "2025-11-08T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-11-08T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Nottingham"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Chris & Julie Dewhurst"]
callers = ["Neil Stuart"]
organisation = "Nottingham Folk Dance Group"
source = "events/uk/nfdg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html"]
start = "2025-11-08T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-11-08T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fiddlechicks"]
callers = ["Lynne Render"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fire Ant Frolic"
links = ["http://www.fireantfrolic.org/"]
start_date = "2025-11-14"
end_date = "2025-11-16"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Austin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Northwoods"]
callers = ["Steve Zakon-Anderson"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-11-17T19:15:00+11:00"
end = "2025-11-17T21:30:00+11:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Zesty Contra Weekend"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/zesty-contra-weekend-2025/"]
start = "2025-11-21T16:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-11-23T16:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ali & Mollie"]
callers = ["Rhodri Davies", "Mark Elvins"]
price = "£200-£330"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraCopia"
links = ["http://www.thursdaycontra.com/contracopia/"]
start_date = "2025-11-28"
end_date = "2025-11-30"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Leeds Contra"
links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/specialevents.html"]
start = "2025-11-29T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-11-29T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Leeds"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Portland Drive"]
callers = ["Geoff Cubitt"]
price = "£12"
organisation = "Leeds Contra"
source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contrabridge"
details = """
Join us for our contra dance with Definitely Contraband with calling from Adam Hughes.



Adam Hughes has been dancing contra in the UK and US for 25 years, and calling contras across the UK for nearly that long. He calls new and traditional dances from across the world with clarity, enthusiasm and a hint of mischief."""
links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2025-11/"]
start = "2025-11-29T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-11-29T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Definitely Contraband"]
callers = ["Adam Hughes"]
price = "£7-£15"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-12-01T19:15:00+11:00"
end = "2025-12-01T21:30:00+11:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance + Potluck"
links = ["https://contradance.at/"]
start = "2025-12-05T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-12-05T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Graz"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Woodcut"]
callers = ["Brian Roberts"]
organisation = "Contra Dance in Graz"
source = "events/austria/graz-contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing Fish"
links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/event/thunderwing-derick-kalish/"]
start = "2025-12-05T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-12-06T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Melrose"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Thunderwing"]
callers = ["Dereck Kalish"]
price = "$15-$30"
organisation = "Dancing Fish"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton Saturday dance"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/p/dance-diary-experiment.html"]
start = "2025-12-13T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-12-13T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Vicky Swan & Jonny Dyer"]
callers = ["Ivan Aitken"]
price = "£8"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html"]
start = "2025-12-13T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-12-13T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Contrasaurus"]
callers = ["Nicola Scott"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-12-15T19:15:00+11:00"
end = "2025-12-15T21:30:00+11:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Christmas House Party"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/christmas-house-party-4/"]
start = "2025-12-23T16:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-12-27T10:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Will Pound & Linda Game"]
callers = ["Geoff Cubitt"]
price = "£420-£645"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contradancers Delight Holiday"
links = ["http://www.contradancersdelight.com/"]
start_date = "2025-12-26"
end_date = "2025-12-31"
country = "USA"
state = "WV"
city = "Morgantown"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Toss the Possum", "Spintuition", "Buzz Band", "George Paul"]
callers = ["Terry Doyle", "Bob Isaacs", "Devin Pohly", "Warren Doyle"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Stellar Days & Nights"
details = """
You’re invited to the 17th “Annual” Stellar Days & Nights. 
A 4-day, 3-night winter music and dance event in the Rocky Mountains – Buena Vista, CO. Contra, English Country, and Couples Dancing, plus workshops and music jams.  Cozy accommodations. Amazing scenery. Yummy food. 
National Bands and National Callers – To Be Announced for 2026 
Check out the website for information.   
Organized by: Arkansas Valley Music and Dance. 
Put this on your calendar now and plan to attend! Join our email list HERE or email us at Info@RockyMountainRanchDance.com to be added."""
links = ["https://rockymountainranchdance.com", "https://cdss.org/event/stellar-days-nights/"]
start = "2026-01-16T15:00:00-07:00"
end = "2026-01-19T13:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Buena Vista"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Arkansas Valley Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Florida Snow Ball"
links = ["http://floridasnowball.tampabaycontra.com/"]
start_date = "2026-01-23"
end_date = "2026-01-25"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gulfport"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Turnip the Beet", "Red Case Band"]
callers = ["Michael Karcher", "Lisa Greenleaf"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ruffContra"
links = ["https://ruffceilidhs.org/"]
start = "2026-02-21T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2026-02-21T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cardiff"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bearded Dragons"]
callers = ["Charlie Turner"]
price = "£5-£12"
organisation = "ruffCeilidhs"
source = "events/uk/cardiff.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ruffContra"
links = ["https://ruffceilidhs.org/"]
start = "2026-04-18T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-04-18T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cardiff"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5-£12"
organisation = "ruffCeilidhs"
source = "events/uk/cardiff.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lichfield Folk Festival"
links = ["https://www.lichfieldfolkfestival.co.uk/"]
start = "2026-06-19T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2026-06-21T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Lichfield"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Lichfield Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/lichfield.yaml"