--- events: - name: Echo Summit Dance Camp links: - "https://sactocds.wordpress.com/echo-summit-dance-camp-2022/" start: "2022-09-16T16:00:00-07:00" end: "2022-09-18T15:30:00-07:00" country: USA state: CA city: Sacramento styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Eloise & Co. - Singularity callers: - Bob Isaacs - Cis Hinkle price: $300-$330 organisation: Sacramento Country Dance Society source: events/usa/california.yaml - name: Winter CDH links: - "https://www.contradancersdelight.com/about-winter-cdh" - "https://www.facebook.com/events/424841869594619/" start_date: 2022-12-26 end_date: 2023-01-01 country: USA state: TN city: Kingsport styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Toss the Possum - Buzz Band callers: - Bob Isaacs - Terry Doyle - Warren Doyle price: $370-$770 organisation: Appalachian Folk School source: events/usa/cdh.yaml - name: Summer CDH details: "Affordable, flexible dance week" links: - "https://www.contradancersdelight.com/about-summer-cdh-tst" start: "2023-07-28T15:00:00-04:00" end: "2023-08-04T11:30:00-04:00" country: USA state: TN city: Mountain City styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Toss the Possum - Drive Trail callers: - Terry Doyle - Bob Isaacs price: $160-$250 organisation: Appalachian Folk School source: events/usa/cdh.yaml - 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: New Year’s Eve at the Ashokan Center details: "A Dinner and Dance \nCheck-in opens at 5:30 p.m. Dinner 6 p.m., sing-along 7 p.m., dancing 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. \nRing in 2024 with great live dance music, sumptuous snacks and fun-loving folks. Music by Jay Ungar and Molly Mason with Swingology; Wheels of the World; and Pont Ondulé. Get ready for vintage swing, country, contras, squares, zydeco, waltzes and freestyles. Callers: John Krumm and Bob Isaacs. \nCash bar featuring local beers and wines and coffee, tea, lemonade and ice water all night. And a bountiful snack table 11 p.m.-1 a.m. \nThis event may sell out. We strongly recommend buying your tickets in advance. \nDance (adult) – $30\nDance (ages 5 – 25) – $15 \nAdd dinner (gluten-free and vegan options) – $30" links: - "https://ashokancenter.org/product/new-years-eve-dinner-dance-2024/" - "https://cdss.org/event/new-years-eve-at-the-ashokan-center/" start: "2023-12-31T17:30:00-05:00" end: "2024-01-01T01:00:00-05:00" country: USA state: NY city: Olivebridge styles: - contra workshop: false social: true bands: - Pont Ondulé - Swingology - Wheels of the World callers: - Bob Isaacs - John Krumm price: $15-$30 organisation: The Ashokan Center source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml - name: Dance Flurry Festival links: - "http://www.flurryfestival.org/" - "https://cdss.org/event/the-2024-flurry-festival/" start: "2024-02-16T19:00:00-05:00" end: "2024-02-18T19:00:00-05:00" country: USA state: NY city: Saratoga Springs styles: - contra - ecd - scandi - balfolk workshop: true social: true bands: - Countercurrent - Engine Room - River Road - Supertrad callers: - Adina Gordon - Bob Isaacs - Liz Nelson - Isaac Banner - Lisa Greenleaf organisation: DanceFlurry source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: NEFFA details: "13 parallel stages, Friday thru Sunday." links: - "https://www.neffa.org/festival-home/" start: "2024-04-19T19:00:00-04:00" end: "2024-04-21T17:30:00-04:00" country: USA state: MA city: Marlborough styles: - balfolk - contra - e-ceilidh - ecd - scd - scandi workshop: true social: true bands: - Live Wire - Kingfisher - Torrent - Good Company - Dogtown callers: - Alex Deis-Lauby - Rick Mohr - Ben Sachs-Hamilton - Bob Isaacs - Michael Karcher - Dereck Kalish organisation: NEFFA source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Trillium Twirl links: - "https://michigandanceheritage.org/trilliumtwirl/" start_date: 2024-04-26 end_date: 2024-04-28 country: USA state: MI city: Dowling styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Hot Coffee Breakdown callers: - Bob Isaacs organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Contradancers Delight Holiday links: - "https://www.contradancersdelight.com/" start: "2024-05-10T20:00:00-04:00" end: "2024-05-17T12:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: TN city: Mountain City styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Toss the Possum - Drive Train - Buzz Band - George Paul - DJ TacoShel callers: - Bob Isaacs - Terry Doyle - Devin Pohly - Warren Doyle organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Meet Me in St Louis links: - "https://childgrove.org/stl-dance-weekends/meetmeinstlouis" - "https://www.facebook.com/events/871111018094385/" start: "2024-05-24T18:00:00-05:00" end: "2024-05-27T15:00:00-05:00" country: USA state: MO city: Webster Groves styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Audacious - Roger Wilco callers: - Bob Isaacs price: $50-$110 organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: "Swingin' Tern" details: "Box and String Trio play cords to rope you in with a package of mighty twine tunes. Bob uses his bobbin and thread to embroider a tapestry of intricate figures as Kaplan ties us in knots with calls worthy of cat’s cradle. This is no yarn, it would be crewel to miss this jute box.   \nBob Isaacs\nSwingin’ Tern is fortunate to have had a close relationship with Bob Isaacs. Bob is known for his clear, concise calling. He is a prolific contra choreographer—his creative dances are called throughout the country. Bob is also known for his unusual dance forms: the Zia is a literal cross between a square and a contra while Bob’s grid squares provide a wild ride. \nVideo on YouTube \nZach Kaplan\nZach Kaplan started contra dancing in 2018 in Boston. He’s known for being a friendly, courteous, and twirly dancer. He got the bug to call at the Swingin Tern’s 40th anniversary dance this year, and has quickly become a confident and clear caller. Zach welcomes all dancers to the hall and cares that every dancer feels happy, safe, comfortable, and welcome. \nBox and String Trio\nBox and String Trio is Bill Quern, Sarah Gowan, and Laura Alexander.\nWe play instrumental traditional roots music from the American Appalachians, England, Canada, Scandinavia, and France as well as our original music composed in traditional styles. With a combined instrument collection that includes guitar, cello, mandolin, concertina, melodeon, 4 & 5 string banjo, fiddle, harmonica, jaw harp and foot percussion we provide a varied and entertaining program. \nVideo on YouTube\nFull calendar \nUseful Information:\n\nNewcomers 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.\nWe no longer require vaccination. Masks are optional.\nAll dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to the gender-neutral terms Larks & Robins.\nWe have open windows on three sides and air-conditioning when needed.\nWe welcome contributions of home-baked [or not] goodies to share at the break.\nPlease bring your own water bottle. Water bottles may be filled at the kitchen sink.\nWear comfortable clothing. Contra dancing is aerobic. We prefer you carry in your shoes.\nWe are a friendly, inclusive group. Pack plenty of smiles!" links: - "https://folkproject.org/swingin-tern/" - "https://cdss.org/event/swingin-tern-presents-bob-isaacs-and-zach-kaplan-with-box-and-string-trio/" start: "2024-06-15T19:00:00-04:00" end: "2024-06-15T22:30:00-04:00" country: USA state: NJ city: Chatham styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Box and String Trio callers: - Bob Isaacs - Zach Kaplan price: $5-$15 organisation: "Swingin' Tern Dances" source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Dancing Fish links: - "https://dancingfish.dance/" start_date: 2024-07-04 end_date: 2024-07-06 country: USA state: FL city: Melrose styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - The Dam Beavers - Wind that Shakes the Barley callers: - Bob Isaacs - Katie Zanders organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Feet Retreat links: - "https://www.feetretreat.com/feet-retreat-2024/" start: "2024-09-20T16:00:00-04:00" end: "2024-09-22T15:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: NC city: Ellerbe styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Hotpoint Stringband - The Dam Beavers callers: - Bob Isaacs - Emily Rush price: $180-$235 organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Moondance Dance Weekend links: - "https://moondancesc.weebly.com/" start_date: 2024-10-04 end_date: 2024-10-06 country: USA state: SC city: Pickens styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Lighthouse - Good & Plenty callers: - Bob Isaacs - Seth Tepfer organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Lake Eden Arts Festival - Fall links: - "https://theleaf.org/leaf-october-festival/" start_date: 2024-10-17 end_date: 2024-10-20 country: USA state: NC city: Black Mountain styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Red Dog - Spintuition - Lagomorph Quartet - The Flying Howes callers: - Bob Isaacs - Sarah Kaiser - Kenny Greer organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml