--- events: - name: Hawaii Contra Dance Week links: - "https://kalani.com/hawaii-contra-dance-week-march-2023/" start: "2023-03-11T16:00:00-10:00" end: "2023-03-17T12:00:00-10:00" country: USA state: HI city: Pahoa styles: - contra workshop: false social: true bands: - Tangent callers: - Gaye Fifer - Claire Takemori price: $1420-$3100 organisation: Kalanimua source: events/usa/hawaii.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://historicjonesboroughdancesociety.net/events" - "https://cdss.org/event/jonesborough-tn-contra-3/" start: "2024-04-13T19:00:00-04:00" end: "2024-04-13T22:30:00-04:00" country: USA state: TN city: Jonesborough styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - George Paul callers: - Claire Takemori price: $8-$12 organisation: Historic Jonesborough Dance Society source: events/usa/cdss.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: Berkeley Contra Dance details: "BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at \nChrist Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. \nContra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. \nEnglish Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. \nBoth are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. \nIn addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have Facebook groups: \n\nBerkeley Contra Dance\nBerkeley English Country Dance" links: - "https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/" - "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-06-06/" start: "2024-06-06T20:00:00-07:00" end: "2024-06-06T22:30:00-07:00" country: USA state: CA city: Berkeley styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - The Whiskey Brothers Trio callers: - Claire Takemori price: $6-$25 organisation: CDSS source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Old Tyme Contra & Community Dance details: "First Saturday of every month: lesson at 6:30, dance 7-9pm.\nLive band and dance caller for contras, squares, round, and fun crazy family dances, too.\nBeginners are welcome! No need to bring a partner, but you are welcome to do so.\nChildren over age 8 who are game to participate may also attend.\nBring a closed water container and a snack if you choose.\nSmooth-soled shoes work best on the Library’s wonderful wood floor.\nPlease do not wear perfume or scents to the dances.\n\nSuggested donation: $10 adults; kids under 14 free." links: - "https://cdss.org/event/old-tyme-contra-community-dance-of-macon-county-nc/2024-09-07/" - "https://www.facebook.com/events/1615042716076949/" - "https://fontanalib.org/events/library-contra-dance-0" start: "2024-09-07T18:30:00-04:00" end: "2024-09-07T21:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: NC city: Franklin styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Late to the Party callers: - Claire Takemori price: $10 organisation: Friends of Contra Dance of Macon County source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Dancing Fish links: - "https://dancingfish.dance/" start_date: 2024-10-04 end_date: 2024-10-05 country: USA state: FL city: Melrose styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - ContraPositive callers: - Claire Takemori organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: John C. Campbell Folk School Winter Dance Week details: "Join us for a favorite Folk School pastime of contras, squares, circles, sets, and more. Dances feature live music with callers teaching dances. \n\nWinter Dance Week, December 27-31\nDances open to the public\nCallers: Janet Shepherd, Seth Tepfer, Annie Fain Barralon, Claire Takemori, Wendy Graham, Dan Seppeler, Susan Kevra, and more.\nBands: 3 bands per night, including Serendipity, Chicken Feathers, Brasstown Balfolk Band, and more!\nKeith House Community Room\n\nA donation of $5-10 per adult is suggested for most events, but all are welcome regardless of contribution. Lineup and schedule are subject to change. Check our online events calendar for the most up-to-date information." links: - "https://folkschool.configio.com/pd/2572/winter-dance-week" - "https://cdss.org/event/john-c-campbell-folk-school-winter-dance-week/2024-12-27/" - "https://cdss.org/event/john-c-campbell-folk-school-winter-dance-week/2024-12-28/" - "https://cdss.org/event/john-c-campbell-folk-school-winter-dance-week/2024-12-29/" - "https://cdss.org/event/john-c-campbell-folk-school-winter-dance-week/2024-12-30/" - "https://cdss.org/event/john-c-campbell-folk-school-winter-dance-week/2024-12-31/" start: "2024-12-27T19:00:00-05:00" end: "2024-12-31T22:00:00-05:00" country: USA state: NC city: Brasstown styles: - balfolk - contra - ecd workshop: false social: true bands: - Brasstown Balfolk Band - Chicken Feathers - Serendipity callers: - Annie Fain Barralon - Claire Takemori - Dan Seppeler - Janet Shepherd - Seth Tepfer - Susan Kevra - Wendy Graham price: $482 organisation: CDSS source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Cabin Fever details: "We have an exciting dance weekend planned this year. Caller Claire Takemori and our cast of local experts will lead two days of twirling, stomping, spinning, and stepping to the music. This year, we’re pleased to have the Ice Cream Truckers and Spintuition play the tunes. Registration opens November 2024." links: - "https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/cfschedule" - "https://cdss.org/event/cabin-fever-2025-dance-weekend/" start_date: 2025-02-07 end_date: 2025-02-09 country: USA state: TN city: Oak Ridge styles: - contra - ecd workshop: true social: true bands: - Spintuition - The Ice Cream Truckers callers: - Claire Takemori organisation: Knoxville Contra Dance source: events/usa/cdss.yaml