---
events:
  - name: Contra Carnivale
    links:
      - "https://contracarnivale.org/"
    start: "2023-01-13T19:00:00-08:00"
    end: "2023-01-15T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: San Luis Obispo
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Notorious
      - Riptide
      - The Free Raisins
    callers:
      - Lindsey Dono
      - Seth Tepfer
      - Will Mentor
    price: $120-$195
    organisation: Sierra Music and Arts Institute
    source: events/usa/california.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: Carolina Meltdown
    links:
      - "https://www.charlottecontradance.org/carolina-meltdown"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/carolina-meltdown/"
    start: "2024-03-08T16:00:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-03-10T16:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: SC
    city: Lake Wylie
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - The Syncopaths
      - Drive Train
    callers:
      - Seth Tepfer
      - Diane Silver
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Spring @ Sautee
    links:
      - "https://www.snca.org/contra/danceWeekend/page.php"
    start: "2024-03-22T16:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-03-24T15:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: GA
    city: Helena
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Hot Coffee Breakdown
      - ContraForce
      - DJ TacoShel
    callers:
      - Terry Doyle
      - Seth Tepfer
    price: $100-$135
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Epicenter dance weekend
    links:
      - "https://nbcds.org/epicenter-2024/"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/907102560774142/"
    start: "2024-04-05T19:00:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-04-07T17:00:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Mill Valley
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - The Free Raisins
      - Genticorum
    callers:
      - Seth Tepfer
      - Alex Deis-Lauby
    organisation: North Bay Country Dance
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Palmetto Bug Stomp
    links:
      - "http://charlestonfolk.weebly.com/palmetto-bug-stomp.html"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/862125718804871/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/palmetto-bug-stomp-2024/"
    start: "2024-04-26T19:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-04-28T15:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: SC
    city: Charleston
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Wild Asparagus
      - ContraForce
    callers:
      - George Marshall
      - Seth Tepfer
    price: $140-$155
    organisation: Charleston Folk
    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: Cumberland Dance Week
    links:
      - "https://camp.cumberlanddanceweek.org/"
    start_date: 2024-06-30
    end_date: 2024-07-05
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Pleasantville
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - The Cosmic Otters
    callers:
      - Seth Tepfer
      - Wendy Graham Settle
    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: Atlanta Dance Weekend
    details: "Atlanta’s contra yearly dance weekend, features national level talent. In 2024, callers Will Mentor and Seth Tepfer; musicians: Drive Train and Faux Paws."
    links:
      - "https://adw.contradance.org/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/atlanta-dance-weekend/"
    start_date: 2024-11-08
    end_date: 2024-11-10
    country: USA
    state: GA
    city: Atlanta
    styles:
      - contra
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Drive Train
      - The Faux Paws
    callers:
      - Seth Tepfer
      - Will Mentor
    organisation: ContraATL
    source: events/usa/cdss.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: Stellar Days & Nights
    details: "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. \nNational callers Seth Tepfer, and Wendy Graham, set to call. Music from Countercurrent (w/ Alex Sturbaum & Brian Lindsay); Joanna Hyde & Tadhg O Meachair; Harken! (w/Connie Michael & Harmony Tucker).  \nCheck out the website for information.   \nOrganized by: Arkansas Valley Music and Dance. \nPut this on your calendar now and plan to attend! Registration now open. Register here!"
    links:
      - "https://rockymountainranchdance.com"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/stellar-days-nights-rocky-mountain-ranch-dance/"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/2506311286238510/"
    start: "2025-01-17T16:00:00-07:00"
    end: "2025-01-20T13:00:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CO
    city: Buena Vista
    styles:
      - contra
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Countercurrent
      - Harken!
      - Joanna Hyde & Tadhg O Meachair
    callers:
      - Seth Tepfer
      - Wendy Graham
    organisation: Arkansas Valley Music and Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Pigtown Fling
    links:
      - "http://www.cincinnaticontradance.org/pigtown.htm"
    start_date: 2025-03-21
    end_date: 2025-03-23
    country: USA
    state: OH
    city: Cincinattia
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Engine Room
      - The Mean Lids
    callers:
      - Gaye Fifer
      - Seth Tepfer
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml