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events:
  - name: HTDS Summer Fun Assembly Dance Party
    details: "Summertime is time for FUN at our Summer Fun Assembly Dance Party in our lovely air-conditioned hall! Whether you have danced with us before or have seen this dancing done in movies and TV shows, join us for a delightful journey of fun, friendship, and connection at our English Country Sunday dance party! \nAn engaging dance style featuring a range of dances from 1650–2000s. Yes, English country dances are still being created as a living history dance form! Our programs are designed for both beginners and experienced dancers alike. \nImmerse yourself in a world of lively music, delightful tea, a potluck spread, and the warmth of newfound friendships. Whether you’re taking your first steps in this type of dance or seeking new challenges, our dance party promises an unforgettable experience for all! \nWith callers Victor Lindsey & Lindsay Verbil\nand featuring musicians Laura Osborn & Frank Hoppe \n\nBeginners Welcome\nNo Partner Needed\nCostumes Optional\n\nMore details:  \nPotluck Tea Time in July!\n\nPlease bring something to share.\nHTDS will provide the basics along with hot tea and punch. Our community will bring potluck items to share at the tables. \nPlease note: You are not required to bring something, however potluck items are appreciated. Please bring a family-size portion (4–8 small servings) or larger as you wish.\nOur historical dance parties will be potluck. We invite all our community members to bring noshes to share for our tea time!\n\nCostumes? Only if you wish! \n\nOf course, costumes are never required, and we like to encourage you to wear something that brings you joy! Perhaps something that celebrates summertime. Your favorite skirt you love to twirl in. Or that tie or cravat that makes your sunny personality shine through!\n(With a reminder to avoid high heels, trains, wings, or anything else that drags, clunks, or sticks out, as these generally interfere with your dancing or the dancing of others. Thanks!)\n\nFriendship Dance Scholarships\n\nFriendship Dance Scholarships are available for all Historical Tea & Dance Society events.\nOur community believes that dancing should be available for all. If you or a friend you know would be served by a Friendship Dance Scholarship, please reach out."
    links:
      - "https://historicalteaanddance.org/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/htds-summer-fun-assembly-english-country-dance-party/"
    start: "2024-07-07T14:30:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-07-07T18:30:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: South Pasadena
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    callers:
      - Lindsay Verbil
      - Victor Lindsey
    organisation: Historical Tea & Dance Society
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: A Taste of Labyrinth
    details: "Waltzing in the Throne Room at Labyrinth! Such a wonderful experience… \nOn Sunday August 4th we will be hosting our annual LOJ dance class to teach the group dances done throughout the evening, along with the lovely Congress of Vienna waltz, and Waltzing Survival Basics. (Yes, you can waltz if you learn a few basics!) Dance, sip tea, and get to know LOJ friends throughout this afternoon, and evening, of dance. \nBeginners welcome! (We teach you how to dance along with practicing the dances!) No partner needed! (Folks are friendly and there will be plenty of partners for all.) \nThen come back the same evening for a special after-hours event—2 back-to-back waltz classes—focusing on the rotary waltz with teachers Christopher Gauntt and Jessica Yoder 7:30pm–9:30pm and finishing the evening with 30 minutes of waltz practice and a chance to ask questions and get personalized style tips from our instructors. \nSchedule for the day:\n2pm: Hall opens\n2:30pm: Labyrinth dances workshop begins\n(a tea time break will happen in the middle)\n6:15pm: Labyrinth dances workshop ends \nWhen attending any dance class, be sure to wear comfortable shoes for a dance floor. No high heels or sneakers as both will impede your movement for this style of dance. Please wear shoes that will move smoothly across a wood dance floor. (See our post in discussions on an easy solution for this!) \nBeginners are welcome! No partner needed! \nWe look forward to greeting our Labyrinth Masquerade Ball friends old and new! \nEmail us if you have questions. \nYou are welcome to bring and wear costume pieces to help you understand better how to move in them on the dance floor. \nFor more information about the ball (dates to be announced) in Los Angeles, go to the Labyrinth Masquerade Ball website. (We do not run this event or manage tickets. Please direct questions about Labyrinth Masquerade to their website.)"
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/htds-labyrinth-masquerade-ball-throne-room-dances-prep-class-option-for-waltz-class/"
      - "https://historicalteaanddance.org/"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/2571582092999071/"
    start: "2024-08-04T14:00:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-08-04T18:30:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: South Pasadena
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: false
    callers:
      - Christopher Gauntt
      - Darlene Hamilton
    organisation: Historical Tea & Dance Society
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml