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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/2024-04-28/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-atlanta-2nd-4th-5th-sundays/2024-04-28/"
    start: "2024-04-28T14:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-04-28T17:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: GA
    city: Atlanta
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    callers:
      - Cis Hinkle
    price: $8
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Summer Soiree
    links:
      - "https://ashevillecontra.wixsite.com/summer-soiree-2024"
    start_date: 2024-06-14
    end_date: 2024-06-16
    country: USA
    state: NC
    city: Asheville
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Supertrad
      - The Ice Cream Truckers
      - Rushfest
      - Playing with Fyre
    callers:
      - Nils Fredland
      - Cis Hinkle
      - Emily Rush
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Mentone
    links:
      - "http://www.footmadbirmingham.org/mentone.html"
    start_date: 2024-08-16
    end_date: 2024-08-18
    country: USA
    state: AL
    city: Mentone
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - The Mean Lids
      - The Yellow Dandies
    callers:
      - Cis Hinkle
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Cascade Contras Dance Camp
    links:
      - "https://eugenefolklore.org/cascade-contras/"
    start_date: 2024-09-27
    end_date: 2024-09-29
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Springfield
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Engine Room
      - Contra Sutra
    callers:
      - Cis Hinkle
      - Laurel Thomas
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Music City Masquerade
    links:
      - "http://nashvillecountrydancers.org/music-city-masquerade/"
    start_date: 2024-10-25
    end_date: 2024-10-27
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Nashville
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Eloise & Co.
    callers:
      - Cis Hinkle
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml