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events:
  - name: Whitewater Whirl
    links:
      - "https://www.footmad.org/whirl"
    start: "2023-05-05T18:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2023-05-07T13:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: WV
    city: Fayetteville
    styles:
      - contra
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Playing with Fyre
      - Trillium
    callers:
      - Gaye Fifer
      - Terry Doyle
    price: $60-$110
    organisation: FOOTMAD
    source: events/usa/fayetteville.yaml
  - name: Fire Ant Frolic
    details: "The Traditional Austin Area Dance Association is pleased to announce the 24th Annual Fire Ant Frolic Contra Dance Weekend! \nCaller: Bob Issacs \nBand: Playing with Fyre\n \nMark your calendar and join us for a Great Weekend of Music, Friendship and Dancing! \nIncluding party on Saturday Night (wear your fire colors!), workshops, hot local band for a Saturday session, 30 minute mind-blowing medley, and potluck brunch on Sunday. \nMore information at FireAntFrolic.org"
    links:
      - "https://fireantfrolic.org/wp/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/fire-ant-frolic/"
    start: "2023-11-17T19:00:00-06:00"
    end: "2023-11-19T14:00:00-06:00"
    country: USA
    state: TX
    city: Austin
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Contraverts
      - Playing with Fyre
    callers:
      - Bob Isaacs
      - Marc Airhart
      - Rich MacMath
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml
  - name: Supersonic
    links:
      - "http://www.supersoniccontra.com/"
    start_date: 2024-02-02
    end_date: 2024-02-04
    country: USA
    state: WA
    city: Seattle
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Notorious
      - Playing with Fyre
    callers:
      - Seth Tepfer
      - Will Mentor
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Hands Four Spring Dance Weekend
    links:
      - "https://www.hands4-berea.com/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/21st-hands-four-spring-dance-weekend-berea-ky/"
    start_date: 2024-04-26
    end_date: 2024-04-28
    country: USA
    state: KY
    city: Berea
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Playing with Fyre
    callers:
      - Terry Doyle
      - Sarah Kaiser
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Lake Eden Arts Festival - Spring
    links:
      - "https://theleaf.org/"
    start_date: 2024-05-10
    end_date: 2024-05-11
    country: USA
    state: NC
    city: Black Mountain
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Playing with Fyre
    callers:
      - Claire Takemori
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Flamingo Fling Weekend
    details: Seth Tepfer calls to music by Playing with Fyre! Join us in Oklahoma City!
    links:
      - "https://scissortail.org/special-events/flamingo-fling/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/flamingo-fling-contra-weekend-oklahoma/"
    start: "2024-06-07T17:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-06-09T17:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: OK
    city: Oklahoma City
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Playing with Fyre
    callers:
      - Seth Tepfer
    price: $65-$135
    organisation: Scissortail Traditional Dance Society
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Summer Soiree
    links:
      - "https://ashevillecontra.wixsite.com/summer-soiree-2024"
    start_date: 2024-06-14
    end_date: 2024-06-16
    country: USA
    state: NC
    city: Asheville
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Supertrad
      - The Ice Cream Truckers
      - Rushfest
      - Playing with Fyre
    callers:
      - Nils Fredland
      - Cis Hinkle
      - Emily Rush
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Jonesborough Contra
    details: "Never contra danced before? We gotcha covered! You’ll want to be there at 7pm for the Newcomer Lesson. Dance begins at 7:30pm.  \n\nCost: $12 Adults, $8 Students, $30 Families\nCash or Venmo\nDonations to help cover expenses appreciated\nCome as you are, no partner needed\nShort newcomer lesson starts promptly at 7pm\nDance starts at 7:30pm\nFriends, families, and children welcome\n\nFollow us on Facebook & Instagram or on our website. \nWe are an all-volunteer nonprofit educational organization which is dedicated to the cultivation of a healthy community through traditional dance and music."
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/jonesborough-tn-contra-8/"
    start: "2024-06-22T19:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-06-22T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Jonesborough
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Playing with Fyre
    callers:
      - Penelope Weinberger
    price: $8-$12
    organisation: Historic Jonesborough Dance Society
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - 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 7:30. We have a “no dancer left behind” policy and can always get dancers to the Metro. For more info, contact info@fridaynightdancers.org. See you on the dance floor!"
    links:
      - "https://www.fridaynightdance.com/tickets"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland/2024-07-26/"
    start: "2024-07-26T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-07-26T23:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: MD
    city: Glen Echo
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Playing with Fyre
    callers:
      - Timothy Klein
    price: $15
    organisation: Friday Night Dancers
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Richmond Saturday Night Contra Dance
    details: "Join the Richmond, VA, contra dance, hosted by TADAMS at the West End Ballroom for a Saturday evening dance. Beginner lesson at 6:45pm, dance from 7:30-10:30pm. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free. Please check our full website calendar for caller and band details."
    links:
      - "https://tadamsva.org/dance/saturday-contra-dance-web-7-27-2024/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-saturday-night-contra-dance/2024-07-27/"
    start: "2024-07-27T18:45:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-07-27T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: VA
    city: Henrico
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Playing with Fyre
    callers:
      - Joy Greenwolfe
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Dancing Fish
    links:
      - "https://dancingfish.dance/event/sept-6-7-2024-kingfisher/"
    start: "2024-09-06T19:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-09-07T21:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Melrose
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Kingfisher
      - Playing with Fyre
    callers:
      - Dereck Kalish
      - Terry Doyle
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Mountain Madness
    links:
      - "https://historicjonesboroughdancesocie.ticketspice.com/mountain-madness-2024?"
    start_date: 2024-10-12
    end_date: 2024-10-12
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Jonesborough
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Lagomorph
      - Playing with Fyre
    callers:
      - Terry Doyle
      - David Winston
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Wasatch Wiggle
    details: "Music by Playing with Fyre—Rob Zisette, Steve Kemple, and George Paul\nCalling by Susan Petrick—Redwood City, California \nYour registration for Wasatch Wiggle 2024 includes:\nDancing starting at 7:00 pm on Friday, and ending at 2:00pm on Sunday. All dances and workshops are included. \nMeals included are continental breakfast on Saturday and Sunday. Healthy snacks will be available all weekend. \nSaturday dinner is on your own. Salt Lake City is known for its world class restaurants and varied dining opportunities. Several are within walking distance."
    links:
      - "https://wasatchcontras.org/ww/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/wasatch-wiggle-contradance-weekend-2024/"
    start: "2024-10-18T19:00:00-06:00"
    end: "2024-10-20T14:00:00-06:00"
    country: USA
    state: UT
    city: Salt Lake City
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Playing with Fyre
    callers:
      - Susan Petrick
    price: $75-$120
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Florida Snow Ball
    links:
      - "http://floridasnowball.tampabaycontra.com/"
    start_date: 2025-01-24
    end_date: 2025-01-26
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Gulfport
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Elixir
      - Playing with Fyre
    callers:
      - Nils Fredland
      - Beth Molaro
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml