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events:
  - name: ECD Atlanta Regular Dance
    details: "How do I love ECD? Let me count the ways….\nThere is something for everyone!\nSome people love ECD for the music—we dance to beautiful tunes taken from classical arrangements, old ballads, and the modern era. Others love ECD for its uncomplicated moves that are chained together to form intricate, lyrical patterns. And almost everyone loves ECD for the communal dance experience, which can be energizing, mesmerizing, and just plain fun! \nNo dance partner necessary!\nDon’t have a dance partner to bring with you? No problem! Just come alone. ECDA culture is that couples change partners at the end of every dance and no one sits out unless they want to. \nNo experience necessary!\nNever tried this before? No problem! Unlike in the movies, every ECDA dance starts with a walkthrough, during which the caller teaches the dancers what to do, and then continues to “Call” (give instruction and prompt the moves) throughout the entire dance. And, like other new skills, the terminology and moves used in ECD get easier with time and practice. Regular ECDA dances are beginner friendly and the atmosphere is supportive of new dancers. \nNo fancy uniforms!\nYou may have seen ECD on TV before but English Country Dance in the 21st century is not all Regency Balls and period costumes (although there is certainly a time and a place for that—check out these suggestions for the Saturday night Ball at each year’s Fandango! dance weekend). No special clothing is needed for our regular ECDA dances other than clean, soft-soled shoes that won’t scruff up the dance floor. \nSee for yourself. Here are clips of a group of ECDA dancers practicing in advance for the Saturday night Ball to be held during Fandango! 2015. Clips show the “walk through” and then the dance itself with calling by Everett Lunsford and music by ‘Round Robbin: Robbin Marcus (piano), Dave Marcus (concertina), and Meredith Doster (flute)."
    links:
      - "https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/ecd-atlanta-regular-dance/2024-05-26/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-atlanta-2nd-4th-5th-sundays-3/"
    start: "2024-05-26T14:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-05-26T17:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: GA
    city: Atlanta
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Merriment
    callers:
      - Seth Tepfer
    price: $9
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: English Country Dance Atlanta
    details: "2nd, 4th, and 5th Sunday afternoons \nSeth Tepfer & Viola Voilá\nTerri Abler (viola), Stven Carlberg (piano) \n$9, cash or check"
    links:
      - "https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-atlanta-2nd-4th-and-5th-sunday-afternoons-4/"
    start: "2024-08-11T15:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-08-11T17:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: GA
    city: Atlanta
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Viola Voilá
    callers:
      - Seth Tepfer
    price: $9
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.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