---
events:
  - name: Coming Home to Contra
    links:
      - "https://nbcds.org/coming-home-to-contra/"
    start_date: 2022-04-09
    end_date: 2022-04-10
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Mill Valley
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Stringrays
      - StringFire!
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
      - Susan Petrick
    price: $80-$115
    organisation: North Bay Country Dance
    source: events/usa/nbcds.yaml
  - name: Music and Dance Week
    links:
      - "https://ladyofthelake.org/june-week"
    start_date: 2022-06-19
    end_date: 2022-06-25
    country: USA
    state: ID
    city: Harrison
    styles:
      - contra
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Spin
      - The Dam Beavers
      - Fine Companions
    callers:
      - Cis Hinkle
      - Will Mentor
      - Kalia Kliban
    price: $640-$740
    organisation: Lady of the Lake
    source: events/usa/lady_of_the_lake.yaml
  - name: Balance the Bay
    links:
      - "https://www.bacds.org/camps/btb2022/"
    start_date: 2022-08-12
    end_date: 2022-08-14
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: San Francisco
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - The Syncopaths
      - The Dam Beavers
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
      - Lindsey Dono
    price: $30-$175
    organisation: Bay Area Country Dance Society
    source: events/usa/california.yaml
  - name: Moondance
    links:
      - "https://moondancesc.weebly.com/"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/710488663423385/"
    start: "2022-10-07T16:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2022-10-09T14:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: SC
    city: Pickens
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Buzz Band
      - Redbud Ramblers
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
      - Cis Hinkle
    price: $65-$280
    organisation: Harvest Moon Folk Society
    source: events/usa/moondance.yaml
  - 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: Spring Dance Romance
    links:
      - "https://tcdancers.org/sdr"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/548500273810151/"
    start: "2023-04-28T19:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2023-04-30T16:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: NC
    city: Chapel Hill
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Engine Room
      - Nova
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
      - Eileen Thorsos
    price: $120
    organisation: Triangle Country Dancers
    source: events/usa/chapel_hill.yaml
  - name: "Weekend de Pentecôte au Moulin d'Andé"
    links:
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/734945548075893/"
    start: "2023-05-27T00:00:00+02:00"
    end: "2023-05-29T15:00:00+02:00"
    country: France
    city: Val-de-Reuil
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Larry Unger & Karina Wilson
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
    price: €420-€720
    organisation: Paris Contra Dance
    source: events/france/paris_contra.yaml
  - name: Sidmouth Folk Festival
    links:
      - "https://sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk/"
    start_date: 2023-08-04
    end_date: 2023-08-11
    country: UK
    city: Sidmouth
    styles:
      - e-ceilidh
      - contra
      - ecd
      - scd
      - balfolk
      - scandi
      - irish-set
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Linda Game Band
      - Bearded Dragons
      - Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer
      - Banter
      - Brown Boots
      - Flowers & Frolics
      - New Bees
      - Out of Hand
      - Relentless
      - Stumpy Oak
      - Token Women
      - Whapweasel
      - "Mrs Midnight's"
      - The Barber Band
      - EFDSS Workshop Ceilidh Band
      - Fayre Play
      - Oscina
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
      - Rhodri Davies
      - Andrew Swaine
      - Lynne Render
    price: £164-£549
    organisation: Sidmouth Folk Festival
    source: events/uk/sidmouth.yaml
  - name: Harvest Moon
    links:
      - "https://www.sbcds.org/hm/"
    start_date: 2023-10-13
    end_date: 2023-10-15
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Santa Barbara
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Stringrays
      - Eloise & Co.
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
      - Jacqui Grennan
    price: $70-$175
    organisation: Santa Barbara Contra Dance Society
    source: events/usa/sbcds.yaml
  - name: Snow Ball Dance Weekend
    details: "We will be dancing January 26th, 27th and 28th in Gulfport, Florida to the music of two fabulous bands – Kingfisher, the eclectic duo of Cecilia Vacanti and Jeff Kaufman; and Nova, a neo-trad trio from New England featuring Kathleen Fownes, Everest Whitman, and Guillermo Sparrow-Pepin. Our callers will be Janine Smith and Will Mentor. \nRegistration opens October 15, and tickets are $120. After December 20, the price is $135."
    links:
      - "http://floridasnowball.tampabaycontra.com/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/snow-ball-dance-weekend/"
    start: "2024-01-26T18:00:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-01-28T14:00:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Gulfport
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Kingfisher
      - Nova
    callers:
      - Janine Smith
      - Will Mentor
    price: $120-$135
    organisation: Tampa Friends of Old Time Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.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: Dancing Fish
    links:
      - "https://dancingfish.dance/"
    start_date: 2024-03-01
    end_date: 2024-03-02
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Melrose
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - The Old-Time Superstars
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Hash Dance Weekend
    links:
      - "https://fsgw.org/hashtag-dance-weekend"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/dance-weekend/"
    start_date: 2024-03-09
    end_date: 2024-03-10
    country: USA
    state: MD
    city: Glen Echo
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - River Road
      - The Ice Cream Truckers
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
      - Alex Deis-Lauby
    organisation: Folklore Society of Greater Washington
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Beantown Stomp
    links:
      - "https://www.beantownstomp.com"
    start_date: 2024-03-15
    end_date: 2024-03-17
    country: USA
    state: MA
    city: Cambridge
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - The Mean Lids
      - The Figments
    callers:
      - Maia McCormick
      - Will Mentor
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Call of the Loon
    details: "Welcome Spring Back To Minnesota! Tapestry Folkdance Center invites you to the 11th Annual Call of the Loon – Contra Dance Weekend! \nJoin us and a fabulous line-up of talent with live music from Stringrays and Northern Aire, and dynamic callers Will Mentor and Ted Hodapp! \nIt’s a fun weekend featuring an active schedule and many dancing opportunities. Visit our website for online registration and more information!"
    links:
      - "https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/call-of-the-loon.html"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/call-of-the-loon-contra-dance-weekend-minneapolis-mn/"
    start_date: 2024-04-12
    end_date: 2024-04-14
    country: USA
    state: MN
    city: Minneapolis
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Stringrays
      - Northern Aire
    callers:
      - Ted Hodapp
      - Will Mentor
    organisation: Tapestry Folkdance Center
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Portland Raindance Weekend
    links:
      - "http://www.portlandraindance.org/"
    start_date: 2024-04-26
    end_date: 2024-04-28
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Drive Train
      - Stringrays
    callers:
      - Lisa Greenleaf
      - Will Mentor
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: May Heydays at Evesham
    links:
      - "http://mayheydays.org.uk/"
    start_date: 2024-05-03
    end_date: 2024-05-06
    country: UK
    city: Evesham
    styles:
      - contra
      - ecd
      - balfolk
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Contrasaurus
      - Emily & Simon
      - Eclectic Regency
      - Mollie & Dave
      - Keeping Thyme
      - Lighthouse
      - Momentum
      - Faren
      - Ygra
    callers:
      - Andrew Swaine
      - Brian Stanton
      - Burt Hunter
      - Charlie Turner
      - Daisy Black
      - Frances Richardson
      - Jeannie Byron-Williams
      - Kathryn Wright
      - David Wright
      - Keith Wood
      - Lynne Render
      - Maureen Knight
      - Paula Evans
      - Rhodri Davies
      - Trevor Monson
      - Will Mentor
    organisation: May Heydays
    source: events/uk/heydays.yaml
  - name: American Contra Dance Week
    links:
      - "https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/american-contra-dance-week/"
    start: "2024-05-13T16:00:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-05-17T10:00:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Halsway
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Lighthouse
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
    price: £240-£430
    organisation: Halsway Manor
    source: events/uk/halsway.yaml
  - name: "Dance, Music & Spice"
    links:
      - "https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/dance-music-spice-at-cavell/"
    start_date: 2024-06-15
    end_date: 2024-06-22
    country: USA
    state: MI
    city: Lexington
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Roanoke Railroader
    links:
      - "http://www.roanokerailroader.com/"
    start_date: 2024-07-04
    end_date: 2024-07-07
    country: USA
    state: VA
    city: Salem
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Toss the Possum
      - The Latter Day Lizards
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
      - Gaye Fifer
    price: $95-$160
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Ashokan Northern Week
    links:
      - "https://ashokancenter.org/product/northern-week-2024/"
    start_date: 2024-07-14
    end_date: 2024-07-20
    country: USA
    state: NY
    city: Olivebridge
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
      - Susan Kevra
      - John Krumm
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: American Dance & Music Week
    links:
      - "https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/american-dance-music-week-2/"
    start_date: 2024-07-20
    end_date: 2024-07-27
    country: USA
    state: MA
    city: Plymouth
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    callers:
      - Lisa Greenleaf
      - Will Mentor
      - Lindsey Dono
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Rocky Mountain Rendezvous
    links:
      - "https://cfootmad.org/rendezvous"
      - "https://boulderdance.org/event/rocky-mountain-rendezvous-contra-dance-weekend-4/"
      - "https://boulderdance.org/event/rocky-mountain-rendezvous-contra-dance-weekend-6/"
      - "https://boulderdance.org/event/rocky-mountain-rendezvous-contra-dance-open-dance/"
      - "https://boulderdance.org/event/rocky-mountain-rendezvous-contra-dance-weekend-7/"
    start: "2024-08-30T18:00:00-06:00"
    end: "2024-09-02T13:30:00-06:00"
    country: USA
    state: CO
    city: Boulder
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Nova
      - The Dam Beavers
    callers:
      - Gaye Fifer
      - Jacqui Grennan
      - Will Mentor
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Chehalis Contra Dance Camp
    details: "Our mission is to create a friendly dance camp that’s fun for all. Come immerse yourself in music, dance, workshops and music jams in a natural setting. Our unique contra-focused camp is located in Canada’s beautiful Fraser River Valley, 40 miles north of Bellingham, WA, and 75 km east of Vancouver, BC. \nSliding scale: $300+ Canadian."
    links:
      - "https://chehalisdancecamp.com/"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/2086528071766819/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/chehalis-contra-dance-camp/"
    start: "2024-09-20T18:30:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-09-22T15:00:00-07:00"
    country: Canada
    state: BC
    city: Fraser Valley
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - The Syncopaths
      - Countercurrent
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
      - Koren Wake
    price: $300
    organisation: Chehalis Contra Dance Camp (Vancouver Contra Dance)
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Foggy Moon Contra Dance Weekend
    details: "Please join us on November 1-3, 2024, for our 8th Foggy Moon Contra Dance Weekend, in beautiful Monterey, California! \nOur amazing talent will be:\nJoyride! from Portland, Oregon and Stomp Rocket\nwith callers Will Mentor and Jacqui Grennan! \n(Joyride is: George Penk, Erik Weburg, Sue Songer & Jeff Kerssen-Griep)\n(Stomp Rocket is: Dave Langford, Glen Loper & Bethany Waickman) \n\nDance with us Friday night through Sunday night in beautiful Monterey, CA\nThe Monterey YMCA is an airy WWII-era wooden USO dance hall\nHealthy light snacks will be provided every day, all day, with tables indoors and out\nWe continue to have a policy of masks being strongly recommended but not required.  All dancers and staff will need to present a negative COVID test upon first arrival at the hall (once for the weekend). We will have COVID tests available for purchase, and good quality paper masks will be available for free, for those who would like to use them We will also work to ensure good ventilation in the hall, no matter the weather\nCancellation policy: full refund, if requested, for any reason."
    links:
      - "http://montereycontradance.org/foggy-moon.html"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/foggy-moon-contra-dance-weekend/"
    start_date: 2024-11-01
    end_date: 2024-11-03
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Monterey
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Joyride
      - Stomp Rocket
    callers:
      - Jacqui Grennan
      - Will Mentor
    organisation: Monterey Country Dance Community
    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: ContraShock!
    details: "We’re joined this year by some of America’s best contra talent, including River Road, Will Mentor, Liz Nelson, and the dance weekend debut of Stove Dragon featuring Oliver Scanlon (formerly of Pete’s Posse), Rose Jackson, Sam Zouk (Polaris), and Max Newman. \nPlus we’ll have Sunday morning workshops, live break music and more!"
    links:
      - "http://contrashock.org/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/contrashock/"
    start: "2024-11-15T19:00:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-11-17T19:00:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: NY
    city: New York
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - River Road
      - Stove Dragon
    callers:
      - Liz Nelson
      - Will Mentor
    organisation: Brooklyn Contra
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Winter WarmUp
    details: "Big Scioty Contra Dance presents its yearly dance weekend at the Worthington Community Center (north end of Columbus, OH) \nBands: Notorious (Larry Unger, Eden MacAdam-Somer, Mark “Pokey” Hellenberg & Sam Bartlett) and The Hollertones (Paul Brown, Jeanie Creamer, Linda Scutt & Nick Weiland) \nCallers are Will Mentor and Liz Burkhart. \nMore info and registration at bigscioty.com"
    links:
      - "https://bigscioty.com/winterwarmup/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/winter-warmup-columbus-oh/"
    start: "2024-12-06T18:00:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-12-08T15:00:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: OH
    city: Worthington
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Notorious
      - The Hollertones
    callers:
      - Liz Burkhart
      - Will Mentor
    organisation: Big Scioty Contra Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml