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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