--- 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: Faultline Frolic links: - "https://nbcds.org/faultline-frolic-2022/" - "https://www.facebook.com/events/524008485845321/" start: "2022-06-17T19:30:00-07:00" end: "2022-06-19T14:00:00-07:00" country: USA state: CA city: Santa Rosa styles: - contra workshop: false social: true bands: - Notorious callers: - Frannie Marr price: $160 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: Family Week links: - "https://www.bacds.org/familyweek/" start_date: 2022-06-26 end_date: 2022-07-02 country: USA state: CA city: Santa Cruz styles: - ecd - scd - contra workshop: true social: true organisation: Bay Area Country Dance Society source: events/usa/california.yaml - name: River Rendezvous links: - "https://riverrendezvous.com/" - "https://www.facebook.com/events/656454182128444/" start: "2022-07-15T15:00:00-04:00" end: "2022-07-17T15:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: OH city: Coshocton styles: - contra workshop: false social: true bands: - Toss the Possum - The Mean Lids callers: - Gaye Fifer - Terry Doyle - Carol Kopp price: $95-$171.50 organisation: Northeast Ohio Contra Dance source: events/usa/ohio.yaml - name: "Dance S'More" links: - "https://ladyofthelake.org/dancesmore" start_date: 2022-08-07 end_date: 2022-08-13 country: USA state: ID city: Harrison styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Alex Sturbaum and Bryan Lindsay - Audrey Knuth and Amy Englesberg callers: - Susan Michaels - Abigail Hobart price: $450-$900 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: Sugar Hill Dance Weekend links: - "http://bloomingtoncontra.org/sugar-hill/" - "https://www.facebook.com/events/1298453630640714/" start: "2022-08-26T18:00:00-04:00" end: "2022-08-28T12:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: IN city: Bloomington styles: - contra workshop: true social: true price: $10-$55 organisation: Bloomington Old-Time Music & Dance Group source: events/usa/indiana.yaml - name: Echo Summit Dance Camp links: - "https://sactocds.wordpress.com/echo-summit-dance-camp-2022/" start: "2022-09-16T16:00:00-07:00" end: "2022-09-18T15:30:00-07:00" country: USA state: CA city: Sacramento styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Eloise & Co. - Singularity callers: - Bob Isaacs - Cis Hinkle price: $300-$330 organisation: Sacramento Country Dance Society source: events/usa/california.yaml - name: Fall Dance and Music Weekend links: - "https://ladyofthelake.org/fallwend" start_date: 2022-10-07 end_date: 2022-10-09 country: USA state: ID city: Harrison styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Audacious - Banna Damhsa callers: - Franny Marr price: $225 organisation: Lady of the Lake source: events/usa/lady_of_the_lake.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: Fall Frolick links: - "https://www.bacds.org/camps/fallwk2022/" start_date: 2022-12-02 end_date: 2022-12-04 country: USA state: CA city: Healdsburg styles: - ecd - balfolk - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Audrey Knuth - Jon Berger - Rebecca King - Jim Oakden - Jeffrey Spero - Christopher Jacoby - Sande Gillette price: $375 organisation: Bay Area Country Dance Society source: events/usa/california.yaml - name: Yuletide Frolick links: - "https://lawrencecontra.wordpress.com/yuletide-frolick-2022/" - "https://www.facebook.com/events/809660693586635/" start: "2022-12-09T15:00:00-06:00" end: "2022-12-11T01:00:00-06:00" country: USA state: KS city: Lawrence styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Jambaroque - Kaw Creek callers: - Wendy Graham price: $105 organisation: Lawrence Barn Dance Association source: events/usa/lawrence_barndance.yaml - name: Winter CDH links: - "https://www.contradancersdelight.com/about-winter-cdh" - "https://www.facebook.com/events/424841869594619/" start_date: 2022-12-26 end_date: 2023-01-01 country: USA state: TN city: Kingsport styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Toss the Possum - Buzz Band callers: - Bob Isaacs - Terry Doyle - Warren Doyle price: $370-$770 organisation: Appalachian Folk School source: events/usa/cdh.yaml - name: Winter Dance Week links: - "https://www.folkschool.org/2022/11/02/winter-dance-week/" start_date: 2022-12-26 end_date: 2023-01-01 country: USA state: NC city: Brasstown styles: - contra - ecd workshop: true social: true bands: - Erynn Marshall - Carl Jones - Karen Axelrod - Rachel Bell - Daron Douglas - Audrey Knuth - Noah Van Norstrand callers: - Phil Jamison - Kalia Kliban - Diane Silver price: $438 organisation: John C. Campbell Folk School source: events/usa/john_c_campbell.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: Bayou Bedlam links: - "https://bayoubedlam.org/" start_date: 2023-02-10 end_date: 2023-02-12 country: USA state: TX city: Houston styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Stomp Rocket callers: - Mary Wesley price: $40 organisation: Houston Area Traditional Dance Society source: events/usa/houston.yaml - name: Flurry Festival links: - "https://www.flurryfestival.org/" start_date: 2023-02-17 end_date: 2023-02-19 country: USA state: NY city: Saratoga Springs styles: - contra - ecd - scandi - balfolk workshop: true social: true organisation: DanceFlurry source: events/usa/flurry.yaml - name: Fiddling Frog links: - "https://www.caldancecoop.org/special-events/fiddling-frog/" start: "2023-02-24T19:00:00-08:00" end: "2023-02-26T22:30:00-08:00" country: USA state: CA city: Pasadena styles: - contra workshop: false social: true bands: - Root System - The Dam Beavers callers: - Gaye Fifer - Jeremy Korr price: $85-$190 organisation: California Dance Co-Operative source: events/usa/california.yaml - name: Beantown Stomp links: - "https://www.beantownstomp.com/" start: "2023-03-10T19:30:00-05:00" end: "2023-03-12T15:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: MA city: Boston styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - River Road - Eloise & Co. callers: - Luke Donforth - Lisa Greenleaf price: $40-$120 organisation: JP Gender Free Contra Dance source: events/usa/boston.yaml - name: Hawaii Contra Dance Week links: - "https://kalani.com/hawaii-contra-dance-week-march-2023/" start: "2023-03-11T16:00:00-10:00" end: "2023-03-17T12:00:00-10:00" country: USA state: HI city: Pahoa styles: - contra workshop: false social: true bands: - Tangent callers: - Gaye Fifer - Claire Takemori price: $1420-$3100 organisation: Kalanimua source: events/usa/hawaii.yaml - name: Epicenter links: - "https://nbcds.org/epicenter-2023/" - "https://www.facebook.com/events/1274767079982894/" - "https://www.facebook.com/groups/1426278460928839/posts/3306456466244353/" start: "2023-03-31T19:00:00-07:00" end: "2023-04-02T18:30:00-07:00" country: USA state: CA city: Mill Valley styles: - contra workshop: false social: true bands: - The Latter Day Lizards - The Figments callers: - Cis Hinkle - Lindsey Dono price: $90-$175 organisation: North Bay Country Dance source: events/usa/nbcds.yaml - name: NEFFA links: - "https://www.neffa.org/" start_date: 2023-04-21 end_date: 2023-04-23 country: USA state: MA city: Marlborough styles: - contra - scandi - balfolk workshop: true social: true organisation: NEFFA source: events/usa/neffa.yaml - name: Hands Four Spring Dance Weekend links: - "https://hands4-berea.com/workshops" - "https://www.facebook.com/events/747408533037689/" start: "2023-04-21T18:30:00-04:00" end: "2023-04-23T15:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: KY city: Berea styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Wild Asparagus callers: - George Marshall price: $88-$99 organisation: Hands Four source: events/usa/hands_four.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: Whitewater Whirl links: - "https://www.footmad.org/whirl" start: "2023-05-05T18:00:00-04:00" end: "2023-05-07T13:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: WV city: Fayetteville styles: - contra - ecd workshop: true social: true bands: - Playing with Fyre - Trillium callers: - Gaye Fifer - Terry Doyle price: $60-$110 organisation: FOOTMAD source: events/usa/fayetteville.yaml - name: Spring CDH links: - "https://www.contradancersdelight.com/" start_date: 2023-05-12 end_date: 2023-05-19 country: USA state: TN city: Kingsport styles: - contra workshop: true social: true organisation: Appalachian Folk School cancelled: true source: events/usa/cdh.yaml - name: FolkMADness Camp links: - "https://folkmads.org/events/camps/folkmadness/" start_date: 2023-05-26 end_date: 2023-05-29 country: USA state: NM city: Socorro styles: - contra workshop: false social: true bands: - Eloise & Co. - Supertrad - The Cheap Shots - The Parson Sisters - Adobe Brothers callers: - David Millstone - Sue Rosen price: $155-$455 organisation: New Mexico Folk Music and Dance Society source: events/usa/socorro.yaml - name: Camp Sturtevant links: - "https://www.caldancecoop.org/special-events/camp-sturtevant/" start: "2023-05-26T13:45:00-07:00" end: "2023-05-29T17:00:00-07:00" country: USA state: CA city: Los Angeles styles: - contra workshop: false social: true bands: - Uncle Farmer callers: - Susan Petrick organisation: California Dance Co-Operative source: events/usa/california.yaml - name: LCFD Spring Camp links: - "https://www.lcfd.org/spring-camp-2023.html" start_date: 2023-06-09 end_date: 2023-06-11 country: USA state: MA city: Plymouth styles: - contra - ecd workshop: true social: true organisation: Lavender Country and Folk Dancers source: events/usa/pinewoods.yaml - name: Flamingo Fling links: - "https://scissortail.org/special-events/flamingo-fling/" - "https://www.facebook.com/events/1471829789995845/" - "https://flamingo.scissortail.org/online-reg-base.html?fbclid=IwAR3ibhjBbijgLo_U1nFp21dvxKSsclILkZxPjPo8HhDOn9o95iZP9rW93VU" start: "2023-06-09T19:30:00-05:00" end: "2023-06-11T17:00:00-05:00" country: USA state: OK city: Oklahoma City styles: - contra workshop: false social: true bands: - Stomp Rocket callers: - Diane Silver price: $50-$125 organisation: Scissortail Traditional Dance Society source: events/usa/oklahoma_city.yaml - name: "Dance, Music & Spice" links: - "https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/dance-music-spice-at-cavell-2/" start_date: 2023-06-17 end_date: 2023-06-24 country: USA state: MI city: Lexington styles: - contra - ecd workshop: true social: true price: $950 organisation: Pinewoods source: events/usa/pinewoods.yaml - name: July 4th Session links: - "https://cds-boston-j4weekend.weebly.com/" start: "2023-06-29T15:00:00-04:00" end: "2023-07-04T10:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: MA city: Plymouth styles: - contra - ecd workshop: true social: true bands: - Alchemy - Night Watch price: $383-$393 organisation: CDS-Boston Centre source: events/usa/pinewoods.yaml - name: English-Scottish-Contra session links: - "http://rscdsboston.org/pinewoods-esc.html" start_date: 2023-07-03 end_date: 2023-07-07 country: USA state: MA city: Plymouth styles: - scd - contra - ecd workshop: true social: true organisation: "Boston Branch, RSCDS" source: events/usa/pinewoods.yaml - name: Family Week at Pinewoods links: - "https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/off-season-family-week-at-pinewoods/" start_date: 2023-07-15 end_date: 2023-07-22 country: USA state: MA city: Plymouth styles: - contra - ecd workshop: true social: true price: $67-$950 organisation: Pinewoods source: events/usa/pinewoods.yaml - name: American Dance & Music Week at Pinewoods links: - "https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/american-dance-music-week-at-pinewoods/" start_date: 2023-07-22 end_date: 2023-07-29 country: USA state: MA city: Plymouth styles: - contra workshop: true social: true price: $950 organisation: Pinewoods source: events/usa/pinewoods.yaml - name: Summer CDH details: "Affordable, flexible dance week" links: - "https://www.contradancersdelight.com/about-summer-cdh-tst" start: "2023-07-28T15:00:00-04:00" end: "2023-08-04T11:30:00-04:00" country: USA state: TN city: Mountain City styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Toss the Possum - Drive Trail callers: - Terry Doyle - Bob Isaacs price: $160-$250 organisation: Appalachian Folk School source: events/usa/cdh.yaml - name: Harmony of Song & Dance links: - "https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/harmony-of-song-dance-at-pinewoods/" start_date: 2023-07-29 end_date: 2023-08-05 country: USA state: MA city: Plymouth styles: - contra - ecd workshop: true social: true price: $950 organisation: Pinewoods source: events/usa/pinewoods.yaml - name: "Dance S'More 2023" links: - "https://ladyofthelake.org/dancesmore" - "https://www.facebook.com/events/629834818974969/" start: "2023-08-06T16:00:00-07:00" end: "2023-08-12T13:00:00-07:00" country: USA state: ID city: Harrison styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Alex Sturbaum and Bryan Lindsay - Audrey Knuth and Amy Englesberg callers: - Lindsey Dono - Susan Michaels price: $465-$750 organisation: Lady of the Lake source: events/usa/lady_of_the_lake.yaml - name: Balance the Bay links: - "https://bacds.org/camps/btb2023/" - "https://www.facebook.com/events/956293198944366/" start: "2023-08-11T19:30:00-07:00" end: "2023-08-13T22:00:00-07:00" country: USA state: CA city: San Francisco styles: - contra workshop: false social: true bands: - Nova - The Gaslight Tinkers callers: - Lisa Greenleaf - Michael Karcher price: $30-$180 organisation: Bay Area Country Dance Society source: events/usa/california.yaml - name: Family Week links: - "https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/family-week-at-agassiz-village/" start_date: 2023-08-13 end_date: 2023-08-19 country: USA state: ME city: Poland styles: - contra - ecd workshop: true social: true organisation: Pinewoods source: events/usa/pinewoods.yaml - name: Cascade of Music and Dance links: - "https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/cascade-of-music-dance-at-louise/" start_date: 2023-08-14 end_date: 2023-08-20 country: USA state: MD city: Cascade styles: - contra - ecd workshop: true social: true price: $63-$915 organisation: Pinewoods source: events/usa/pinewoods.yaml - name: Labor Day Dance Away links: - "https://www.caldancecoop.org/special-events/labor-day-dance-away-2021/" start_date: 2023-09-01 end_date: 2023-09-04 country: USA state: CA city: Julian styles: - contra workshop: false social: true organisation: California Dance Co-Operative source: events/usa/california.yaml - name: Adirondack Dance Weekend links: - "https://www.danceflurry.org/adirondack-dance-weekend/" start_date: 2023-09-29 end_date: 2023-10-01 country: USA state: NY city: Silver Bay styles: - balfolk - contra - ecd workshop: true social: true bands: - Red Case Band price: $150-$675 organisation: DanceFlurry source: events/usa/flurry.yaml - name: Cascade Contras on the River links: - "https://eugenefolklore.org/cascade-contras/" - "https://www.facebook.com/groups/cascadecontras/posts/10160208421618964/" - "https://www.facebook.com/groups/cascadecontras/permalink/10160107273273964" start: "2023-09-29T18:00:00-07:00" end: "2023-10-01T16:00:00-07:00" country: USA state: OR city: Springfield styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - The Dam Beavers - Bozzy MaCoo callers: - Michael Karcher - Susan Petrick price: $120-$170 organisation: Eugene Folklore Society source: events/usa/springfield.yaml - name: Fall Dance and Music Weekend links: - "https://ladyofthelake.org/fallwend" start_date: 2023-10-06 end_date: 2023-10-08 country: USA state: ID city: Harrison styles: - contra - scandi workshop: true social: true bands: - Engine Room - Laurie Andres callers: - George Marshall price: $195-$350 organisation: Lady of the Lake source: events/usa/lady_of_the_lake.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: Music City Masquerade details: "Come to Nashville, TN for contra dancing and more at the Music City Masquerade. Lisa Greenleaf will call to the music of Audrey Jaber, Max Newman, and Stuart Kenney. Plan your costume (not required but always lots of fun) for the Saturday evening dance.  \n\nCost: $104-$150, pay what you want\nHalf price for full time students\nLimited scholarships available \n\n " links: - "https://cdss.org/event/music-city-masquerade/" start_date: 2023-10-27 end_date: 2023-10-29 country: USA state: TN city: Nashville styles: - contra workshop: false social: true callers: - Lisa Greenleaf price: $104-$150 organisation: Nashville Country Dancers source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml - name: Boo Camp details: "Hosted by New Mexico FolkMADS  \n\nWhen: October 27-29, 2023\nWho: Frannie Marr, Countercurrent, Virginia Creepers, and YOU!\nHow Much: Sliding scale: $320 recommended ($200 minimum)\nCOVID Policy: vaccination required, rapid testing first day, masks optional \n\nBoo Camp is a residential camp held in the Manzano Mountains outside of Albuquerque, NM (~1 hour from Albuquerque & 1:45 from Santa Fe). This is an all levels, family friendly dance weekend highlighting regional and national callers and bands. The schedule will include contra dancing, couples dancing, jamming, and the much adored, Halloween themed, Boo Ball! " links: - "https://cdss.org/event/boo-camp-new-mexico/" start: "2023-10-27T15:00:00-06:00" end: "2023-10-29T15:00:00-06:00" country: USA state: NM city: Torreon styles: - contra workshop: false social: true price: $200-$320 organisation: FolkMADS source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml - name: Fall Dance Weekend details: "Come dance to the music of Supertrad and Stomp Rocket with callers Gaye Fifer, Janine Smith, and guest caller Michael Karchar. All are welcome. \nThis is a mask-optional and vaccine-optional dance. While dancing, we will have a mask-required line if enough people show up who are interested. Details and registration will be forthcoming on our website.  \n " links: - "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-fall-dance-weekend/" - "https://pittsburghcontra.org/fdw/" - "https://www.facebook.com/events/608965457991737/" start: "2023-10-27T20:00:00-04:00" end: "2023-10-29T15:30:00-04:00" country: USA state: PA city: Pittsburgh styles: - contra - ecd workshop: false social: true bands: - Stomp Rocket - Supertrad callers: - Gaye Fifer - Janine Smith - Michael Karchar price: $60-$120 organisation: Pittsburgh Contra Dance source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml - name: Foggy Moon Contra Dance Weekend details: "Monterey Country Dance Community is thrilled to be back for our 7th annual Foggy Moon Contra Dance Weekend! Join us for three days of dancing to nationally renowned musicians and callers in beautiful downtown Monterey, California. \nSpots fill up fast, so register today! \nNovember 3-5, 2023\nMusic by Elixir and The Free Raisins\nCalling by Nils Fredland and Lindsey Dono\nat the Monterey YMCA, 600 Camino el Estero in Monterey, CA \n\nDance with us Friday night through Sunday night in beautiful Monterey, CA\nThe YMCA of the Monterey Peninsula is an airy WWII-era wooden USO dance hall, just a short walk from the ocean and historic downtown Monterey.\nHealthy light snacks will be provided every day, all day, with tables indoors and out\nThe details of our COVID policy will be finalized later, but our regular dance series has a policy of masks optional at this time. We will have good quality paper masks available, for those who would like to use them, and we will work to ensure ventilation in the hall, no matter the weather\nWork scholarships available!\nMore information available on our website" links: - "https://montereycontradance.org/index.html" - "https://cdss.org/event/foggy-moon-contra-dance-weekend/" start: "2023-11-03T18:30:00-04:00" end: "2023-11-05T22:00:00-05:00" country: USA state: CA city: Monterey styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Elixir - The Free Raisins callers: - Lindsey Dono - Nils Fredland organisation: Monterey Contra Dance Community source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml - name: Head for the Hills details: "A getaway weekend of dance, music, and song in the Poconos (PA), sponsored by Princeton Country Dancers." links: - "https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/about-hfth" - "https://cdss.org/event/head-for-the-hills/" start: "2023-11-10T17:00:00-05:00" end: "2023-11-12T15:15:00-05:00" country: USA state: PA city: Kunkletown styles: - balfolk - contra - ecd workshop: true social: true bands: - A Joyful Noise - Brooklyn Swing Ensemble - Millserati - Raise the Roof - TWeLve callers: - Dave Rupp - Donna Hunt - Michael Karcher - Robert Mills - Ted Rudofker price: $115-$225 organisation: Princeton Country Dancers source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml - name: Fire Ant Frolic details: "The Traditional Austin Area Dance Association is pleased to announce the 24th Annual Fire Ant Frolic Contra Dance Weekend! \nCaller: Bob Issacs \nBand: Playing with Fyre\n \nMark your calendar and join us for a Great Weekend of Music, Friendship and Dancing! \nIncluding party on Saturday Night (wear your fire colors!), workshops, hot local band for a Saturday session, 30 minute mind-blowing medley, and potluck brunch on Sunday. \nMore information at FireAntFrolic.org" links: - "https://fireantfrolic.org/wp/" - "https://cdss.org/event/fire-ant-frolic/" start: "2023-11-17T19:00:00-06:00" end: "2023-11-19T14:00:00-06:00" country: USA state: TX city: Austin styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Contraverts - Playing with Fyre callers: - Bob Isaacs - Marc Airhart - Rich MacMath organisation: CDSS source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml - name: Dancing Fish links: - "https://dancingfish.dance/" start_date: 2024-01-05 end_date: 2024-01-06 country: USA state: FL city: Melrose styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Audacious callers: - Frannie Marr organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Chambana Jan Jam links: - "http://www.urbana-contra.org/jan_jam.html" start_date: 2024-01-05 end_date: 2024-01-07 country: USA state: IL city: Urbana styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Eupohr - Turnip the Beet - Meadowhawk callers: - Sarah Kaiser - Georges Augustin - Nedra McNeil organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Contra Carnivale links: - "https://contracarnivale.org/" start_date: 2024-01-12 end_date: 2024-01-14 country: USA state: CA city: San Luis Obispo styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Elixir - The Syncopaths - Eloise & Co. callers: - Nils Fredland - Cis Hinkle - Susan Petrick organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: 36th Ralph Page Dance Event links: - "https://www.neffa.org/ralph-page/rpde/" - "https://cdss.org/event/neffas-ralph-page-dance-weekend/2024-01-12/1/" - "https://cdss.org/event/neffas-ralph-page-dance-weekend/2024-01-12/2/" - "https://cdss.org/event/ralph-page-dance-weekend-saturday/" - "https://cdss.org/event/ralph-page-dance-weekend-friday-evening/" - "https://cdss.org/event/neffas-ralph-page-dance-weekend/2024-01-13/" start: "2024-01-12T19:30:00-05:00" end: "2024-01-13T22:00:00-05:00" country: USA state: MA city: Worcester styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Sugar River Band - Canterbury Dance Orchestra callers: - Tod Whittemore - Lisa Greenleaf - Dudley Laufman price: $40-$65 organisation: NEFFA source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Contra Swing Shift Weekend links: - "https://www.swingshift.ltda.us/" start_date: 2024-01-26 end_date: 2024-01-27 country: USA state: KY city: Berea styles: - contra - ecd workshop: true social: true bands: - Meadowhawk callers: - Charley Harvey price: $32-$55 organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.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: Dancing Fish links: - "https://dancingfish.dance/" start_date: 2024-02-02 end_date: 2024-02-03 country: USA state: FL city: Melrose styles: - contra workshop: true social: true callers: - Mary Wesley organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.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: Cabin Fever links: - "https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/cfschedule" start_date: 2024-02-09 end_date: 2024-02-11 country: USA state: TN city: Knoxville styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Hot Coffee Breakdown - "Baba Yaga's Stew" callers: - Timothy Klein organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Bayou Bedlam links: - "http://www.bayoubedlam.org/" - "https://cdss.org/event/bayou-bedlam/" start: "2024-02-09T19:30:00-06:00" end: "2024-02-11T19:30:00-06:00" country: USA state: TX city: Houston styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - The Dam Beavers callers: - Gaye Fifer organisation: Houston Area Traditional Dance Society source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Phoenix Winter Frolic details: A mini-weekend of three contra dances with Joyance and Christine Merryman. Pre-registration required. links: - "https://phxtmd.org/winter-frolic-2024" - "https://cdss.org/event/phoenix-winter-frolic/" start: "2024-02-09T20:00:00-07:00" end: "2024-02-10T22:30:00-07:00" country: USA state: AZ city: Phoenix styles: - contra workshop: false social: true bands: - Joyance callers: - Christine Merryman price: $15-$75 organisation: Phoenix Traditional Music & Dance source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Corvallis Contra Dance Weekend links: - "http://corvallisfolklore.org/ccw/" start_date: 2024-02-16 end_date: 2024-02-18 country: USA state: OR city: Corvallis styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Riptide - The Fiddle Hellions callers: - Frannie Marr - Julian Blechner organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Dance Flurry Festival links: - "http://www.flurryfestival.org/" - "https://cdss.org/event/the-2024-flurry-festival/" start: "2024-02-16T19:00:00-05:00" end: "2024-02-18T19:00:00-05:00" country: USA state: NY city: Saratoga Springs styles: - contra - ecd - scandi - balfolk workshop: true social: true bands: - Countercurrent - Engine Room - River Road - Supertrad callers: - Adina Gordon - Bob Isaacs - Liz Nelson - Isaac Banner - Lisa Greenleaf organisation: DanceFlurry source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Fiddling Frog details: "A full weekend of great contra dancing to fabulous bands and skillful callers in Pasadena, CA. Callers Lisa Greenleaf and Susan Michaels, bands are Stomp Rocket (Dave Langford, Bethany Waickman & Glen Loper) & Engine Room (Noah VanNorstrand, Kelsey Wells, Alex Sturbaum). Check out the website for more information including Google Form Registration and methods of payment." links: - "https://www.caldancecoop.org/special-events/fiddling-frog/" - "https://cdss.org/event/fiddling-frog-contra-dance-weekend/" start: "2024-02-23T18:30:00-08:00" end: "2024-02-25T23:15:00-08:00" country: USA state: CA city: Pasadena styles: - contra workshop: false social: true bands: - Engine Room - Stomp Rocket callers: - Lisa Greenleaf - Susan Michaels organisation: California Dance Co-Operative source: events/usa/cdss.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: 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: 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: Spring Breakdown Dance Weekend details: "A full weekend of dancing, workshops, and social events featuring music by Nova and calling by Emily Rush! Our dance venue is the beautifully restored 1930s Kimball Ballroom on the Stephens College campus in Columbia, Missouri.  \nFeatured band and caller: A well-known and loved band, Nova is a neo-trad trio hailing from New England and featuring Kathleen Fownes on fiddle, Everest Witman on guitar and mandolin, and Guillaume Sparrow-Pepin on accordion and piano. Nova draws from both traditional repertoire and original compositions to create high-energy music for concerts and dancing. Emily Rush is one of the most sought-after callers in the business, calling with energy and skill: “Contra dancing has always been about connection, inclusivity, joy, and play; as a caller I make that my goal for each gig.” \nTickets: Early Bird pricing available through March 1! Weekend passes good for all weekend events are $105, and $115 after March 1. Register online at Eventbrite or at our website for a la carte pricing for individual dances and workshops, and discounts for students. Registration forms can be printed from the website and returned by mail. Registration is also available at the door. \nCOVID policy: All attendees are required to present a negative COVID test for admittance upon arrival for the weekend. See website or Eventbrite for details.  \nFinancial assistance for this project has been provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency, and the City of Columbia, Office of Cultural Affairs." links: - "https://mmtd.wordpress.com/dance-weekend-2024/" - "https://cdss.org/event/spring-breakdown-dance-weekend/" start: "2024-03-15T19:00:00-05:00" end: "2024-03-17T15:00:00-05:00" country: USA state: MO city: Columbia styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Nova callers: - Emily Rush price: $105-$115 organisation: Mid-Missouri Traditional Dancers source: events/usa/cdss.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: Pigtown Fling details: "Happy news!\nPigtown Fling is back! We are so thrilled and hope you will be able to join us for this awesome contra dance weekend!\nOnline registration is open—register early and make sure you get a spot! \nFriday: music by Trillium with caller Darlene Underwood.\nSaturday and Sunday: music by Elixir with caller Nils Fredland.\nPlease join us for great music, great people, and great dancing! \nEarly Bird $110 until Jan. 22nd; $130 after Jan 22nd." links: - "http://www.cincinnaticontradance.org/pigtown.htm" - "https://cdss.org/event/pigtown-fling/" - "https://cdss.org/event/pigtown-fling-2/" start: "2024-03-22T18:00:00-04:00" end: "2024-03-24T15:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: OH city: Cincinnati styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Elixir - Trillium callers: - Darlene Underwood - Nils Fredland price: $110-$130 organisation: Cincinnati Contra Dance source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Dancing Fish links: - "https://dancingfish.dance/" start_date: 2024-04-05 end_date: 2024-04-06 country: USA state: FL city: Melrose styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Stomp Rocket callers: - Janine Smith 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: 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: NexGen Contra Weekend links: - "https://aactmad.org/nexgen-contra" start_date: 2024-04-12 end_date: 2024-04-14 country: USA state: MI city: Ann Arbor styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Starling - Pimento Mori callers: - Katie Zanders - River Rainbowface organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: NexGen Contra Weekend details: "Three days of contra and techno contra with some waltzing and a flourishes and dips workshop! \n\nCalling by Katie Zanders & River Rainbowface\nTerminology: Larks & Robins and Positional\nMusic by Starling & Pimento Mori\nTechno DJ: Talya Raitzyk\n\nThree meals provided throughout the weekend." links: - "https://aactmad.org/nexgen-contra" - "https://cdss.org/event/nexgen-contra-weekend/" start: "2024-04-12T19:00:00-04:00" end: "2024-04-14T13:30:00-04:00" country: USA state: MI city: Ann Arbor styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Pimento Mori - Starling callers: - Katie Zanders - River Rainbowface organisation: AACTMAD source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Springforth Ball and Dance Weekend details: "The Traditional American Dance and Music Society\ninvites you to the\n27th Annual Springforth Ball & Dance Weekend\nApril 12-13-14, 2024 \nFeaturing\nDrive Train\nEd Howe (fiddle)\nBennett Konesni (guitar), and\nNoah Fishman (bass, mandolin & bouzouki) \nwith Gaye Fifer calling \nJoin us for a high energy weekend of food, dance, music, and workshops." links: - "https://tadamsva.org/springforth-2024/" - "https://cdss.org/event/springforth-ball-and-dance-weekend/" start: "2024-04-12T19:00:00-04:00" end: "2024-04-14T15:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: VA city: Richmond styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Drive Train callers: - Gaye Fifer organisation: TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society) source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Queer Contra Dance Camp details: Queer Contra Dance Camp is a queer-normative contra dance weekend in the California redwoods with incredible talent and an enthusiastic and friendly community. links: - "https://www.queercontradance.org/queercamp.html" - "https://cdss.org/event/queer-contra-dance-camp/2024-04-12/" start: "2024-04-12T18:00:00-07:00" end: "2024-04-14T15:00:00-07:00" country: USA state: CA city: Aptos styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Nimbus - River Road callers: - Andy Shore - Isaac Banner price: $125-$500 organisation: San Francisco Bay Queer Contra Dance source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Dancing Fish links: - "https://dancingfish.dance/" start_date: 2024-04-19 end_date: 2024-04-21 country: USA state: FL city: Melrose styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Wild Asparagus callers: - George Marshall organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: NEFFA details: "13 parallel stages, Friday thru Sunday." links: - "https://www.neffa.org/festival-home/" start: "2024-04-19T19:00:00-04:00" end: "2024-04-21T17:30:00-04:00" country: USA state: MA city: Marlborough styles: - balfolk - contra - e-ceilidh - ecd - scd - scandi workshop: true social: true bands: - Live Wire - Kingfisher - Torrent - Good Company - Dogtown callers: - Alex Deis-Lauby - Rick Mohr - Ben Sachs-Hamilton - Bob Isaacs - Michael Karcher - Dereck Kalish organisation: NEFFA source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Dandelion Romp links: - "https://advance.oberlin.edu/events/2024/04/19/dandelion-romp-2024" start: "2024-04-19T19:30:00-04:00" end: "2024-04-21T16:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: OH city: Oberlin styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Elixir - Engine Room callers: - Adina Gordon - Nils Fredland price: $30-$65 organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Hands Four Spring Dance Weekend links: - "https://www.hands4-berea.com/" - "https://cdss.org/event/21st-hands-four-spring-dance-weekend-berea-ky/" start_date: 2024-04-26 end_date: 2024-04-28 country: USA state: KY city: Berea styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Playing with Fyre callers: - Terry Doyle - Sarah Kaiser organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Trillium Twirl links: - "https://michigandanceheritage.org/trilliumtwirl/" start_date: 2024-04-26 end_date: 2024-04-28 country: USA state: MI city: Dowling styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Hot Coffee Breakdown callers: - Bob Isaacs organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.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: 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: "When In Doubt, Swing!" details: "Contra Dance Weekend in Dallas, Texas, featuring Wendy Graham calling to the music of The Gaslight Tinkers." links: - "https://www.nttds.org/wids/home.html" - "https://cdss.org/event/when-in-doubt-swing-contra-dance-weekend/" start: "2024-04-26T19:00:00-05:00" end: "2024-04-28T14:00:00-05:00" country: USA state: TX city: Dallas styles: - contra workshop: false social: true bands: - The Gaslight Tinkers callers: - Wendy Graham price: $50-$120 organisation: North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS) source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Dancing Fish links: - "https://dancingfish.dance/" start_date: 2024-05-03 end_date: 2024-05-04 country: USA state: FL city: Melrose styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - River Road callers: - Alex Deis-Lauby organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Whitewater Whirl details: "The Whitewater Whirl returns for its 17th year in West Virginia’s New River Gorge area. Gaye Fifer and Janine Smith call to the tunes of Hot Coffee Breakdown: Tom Cunningham (fiddle), Luis de Leon (percussion/harmonica), Kate Sanders (keyboard)—and Brazenkeys, with Tadhg Ó Meachair (all-Ireland champion on accordion), Joanna Hyde (fiddle), and Eric Schedler (piano). \nNew Deal-era dance hall with suspended wooden floor, free tent camping or dorm style bunks, motels and B&Bs in area, meal plan available. Register at WhitewaterWhirl.org. \nSponsored by Kanawha Valley Friends of Old Time Music and Dance (FOOTMAD). \n$115, under 30 $75" links: - "https://www.footmad.org/whirl" - "https://cdss.org/event/whitewater-whirl-contra-dance-weekend/" start: "2024-05-03T19:00:00-04:00" end: "2024-05-05T15:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: WV city: Fayetteville styles: - contra workshop: false social: true bands: - Brazenkeys - Hot Coffee Breakdown callers: - Gaye Fifer - Janine Smith price: $75-$115 organisation: Kanawha Valley Friends of Old Time Music and Dance source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Lake Eden Arts Festival - Spring links: - "https://theleaf.org/" start_date: 2024-05-10 end_date: 2024-05-11 country: USA state: NC city: Black Mountain styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Playing with Fyre callers: - Claire Takemori organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Contradancers Delight Holiday links: - "https://www.contradancersdelight.com/" start: "2024-05-10T20:00:00-04:00" end: "2024-05-17T12:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: TN city: Mountain City styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Toss the Possum - Drive Train - Buzz Band - George Paul - DJ TacoShel callers: - Bob Isaacs - Terry Doyle - Devin Pohly - Warren Doyle organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: FolkMADness Music & Dance Camp links: - "http://folkmads.org/events/camps/folkmadness/" start_date: 2024-05-24 end_date: 2024-05-27 country: USA state: NM city: Socorro styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Toss the Possum callers: - Jeremy Korr - Lo Peckman price: $175-$460 organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Spring Dance Romance links: - "https://tcdancers.org/sdr" start_date: 2024-05-24 end_date: 2024-05-26 country: USA state: NC city: Carrboro styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - The Mean Lids - River Road callers: - Gaye Fifer - Alex Deis-Lauby organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Northwest Folklife links: - "https://nwfolklife.org/festival/home.html" start_date: 2024-05-24 end_date: 2024-05-27 country: USA state: WA city: Seattle styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Countercurrent - Chicken Feathers - Good Company - 3 Wheel Drive - SonoOnos - Play for Keeps callers: - Susan Michaels - Charlie Fenton - Isaac Banner - Jessee Partridge - Susan Petrick - Koren Wake organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Dancing Bears 40th Dance Camp details: "Dancing Bears of Alaska host their 40th annual Dance Camp in 2024. Visiting talent includes George Marshall and Louise Siddons calling; The Stringrays and trio Sail Away Ladies playing lively contra dance music. Join us at beautiful King’s Lake Camp, for a playful Memorial Day weekend event that is sure to delight. Catering this year by Turkish Delight of Anchorage. Registration opens March 15, 2024." links: - "https://www.thedancingbears.org/dance-camp" - "https://cdss.org/event/dancing-bears-40th-dance-camp/" start: "2024-05-24T15:00:00-08:00" end: "2024-05-27T18:00:00-08:00" country: USA state: AK city: Wasilla styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Sail Away Ladies - Stringrays callers: - George Marshall - Louise Siddons price: $330 organisation: The Dancing Bears source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Meet Me in St Louis links: - "https://childgrove.org/stl-dance-weekends/meetmeinstlouis" - "https://www.facebook.com/events/871111018094385/" start: "2024-05-24T18:00:00-05:00" end: "2024-05-27T15:00:00-05:00" country: USA state: MO city: Webster Groves styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Audacious - Roger Wilco callers: - Bob Isaacs price: $50-$110 organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Dancing Fish links: - "https://dancingfish.dance/" start_date: 2024-06-07 end_date: 2024-06-08 country: USA state: FL city: Melrose styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Eloise & Co. callers: - Steve Zakon-Anderson organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Taste of Haven links: - "https://www.contracorners.net/events/taste-of-haven-2024/" start_date: 2024-06-07 end_date: 2024-06-09 country: USA state: IN city: Syracuse styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Critter du Jour - Pimento Mori callers: - Darlene Underwood - Dwayne Johnson - Jo Mortland organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Gender-Free Dance Camp links: - "https://www.lcfd.org/spring-camp-2024.html" start: "2024-06-07T15:00:00-04:00" end: "2024-06-09T16:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: MA city: Plymouth styles: - contra - ecd workshop: true social: true callers: - Maia McCormick - Scott Higgs - Stephanie Marie price: $150-$400 organisation: TryContra 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: Dance Trance Weekend links: - "https://www.dancetrance.ltda.us/" - "https://cdss.org/event/dance-trance-in-lexington-ky/" start: "2024-06-07T20:00:00-04:00" end: "2024-06-09T15:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: KY city: Lexington styles: - contra - ecd workshop: true social: true bands: - Hot Coffee Breakdown - Dreamdance callers: - Gaye Fifer - Joe Wilkie price: $50-$115 organisation: Lexington Traditional Dance Association source: events/usa/trycontra.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: Swing into Summer links: - "http://www.swingintosummer.org/" start_date: 2024-06-14 end_date: 2024-06-16 country: USA state: MA city: Plymouth styles: - contra - ecd workshop: true social: true bands: - Countercurrent - "Miranda Weinberg, Aaron Marcus, & Carrie Rose" callers: - Gaye Fifer - Adina Gordon price: $100-$260 organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Potato Run Revival details: "Mini contra dance weekend at O’Bannon Woods State Park outside Corydon, Indiana. Dances on Friday night (8-10:30 pm) and Saturday morning (10 am-Noon) with the option to drive to Louisville, KY Saturday night for their dance 8-11 pm). Tents camping and bunks available for dancers staying overnight. Dance is donation-based (recommended $30-50 for the weekend, cash at the door), with no advance registration. More details on Facebook." links: - "https://www.facebook.com/events/811008967657755/" - "https://cdss.org/event/potato-run-revival/" start: "2024-06-14T19:30:00-04:00" end: "2024-06-15T12:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: IN city: Corydon styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Tom Cunningham & Friends callers: - Greer Hannan price: $30-$50 organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.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: BACDS Family Week details: "BACDS Family Week celebrates its 31st year with its magical dance and music celebration in the beautiful redwoods of Aptos, CA. Open and welcoming to families of all kinds and sizes! \nStaff this year will include Shirleigh Brannon (Irish dance), Lindsay Verbil (English Country Dance), Yoyo Zhou (Contra) and Susan Frontczak (theater and storytelling), plus Talitha Amadeo Aho (singing), Jeff Spero (keyboard), M’Gilvry Allen (fiddle), Ben Saylor (Irish flute), Anne Bingham Goess (fiddle), Craig Johnson (keyboard), Lorraine Kostka (crafts), and Raffi Maslan and Andy Wilson (Circus Arts). Camp also offers Waldorf-inspired preschool and roving babysitters for the little ones. \n$975 adults, $840 teens, $650 kids 6-12, $300 kids 2-5. Work trade discount available." links: - "https://www.bacds.org/familyweek/" - "https://cdss.org/event/bay-area-country-dance-society-family-week-camp/" start_date: 2024-06-23 end_date: 2024-06-29 country: USA state: CA city: Aptos styles: - contra - ecd workshop: true social: true callers: - Lindsay Verbil - Yoyo Zhou price: $650-$975 organisation: CDSS source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Lady of the Lake June Week links: - "http://www.ladyofthelake.org/june-week/" start: "2024-06-23T15:00:00-07:00" end: "2024-06-29T11:00:00-07:00" country: USA state: ID city: Harrison styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Constellation - Countercurrent - The Canote Brothers callers: - Susan Petrick - Wendy Graham price: $595-$995 organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: July Fourth links: - "https://cds-boston-j4weekend.weebly.com/" start_date: 2024-06-27 end_date: 2024-07-01 country: USA state: MA city: Plymouth styles: - contra - ecd workshop: true social: true callers: - Lisa Greenleaf organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Old Songs Festival links: - "http://festival.oldsongs.org/" start_date: 2024-06-28 end_date: 2024-06-30 country: USA state: NY city: Voorheesville styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - The Moving Violations - Stove Dragon callers: - David Eisenstadter - Adina Gordon organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: AmWeek links: - "https://amweek.camp/" start_date: 2024-06-30 end_date: 2024-07-05 country: USA state: CA city: Ben Lomond styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Potent Brew callers: - Alex Deis-Lauby - Chris Page price: $320-$800 organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.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: Pinewoods English-Scottish-Contra links: - "https://rscdsboston.org/pinewoods-esc.html" start_date: 2024-07-01 end_date: 2024-07-05 country: USA state: MA city: Plymouth styles: - contra - ecd - scd workshop: true social: true bands: - River Road callers: - Michael Karcher price: $335-$453 organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Dancing Fish links: - "https://dancingfish.dance/" start_date: 2024-07-04 end_date: 2024-07-06 country: USA state: FL city: Melrose styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - The Dam Beavers - Wind that Shakes the Barley callers: - Bob Isaacs - Katie Zanders 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: River Rendezvous details: Contra dance weekend at Lake Park. Dance in a 1920s dance hall with air conditioning. The 2024 Lineup features Toss the Possum and Drive Train. Calling by Terry Doyle and Devin Pohly. Carol Kopp will call English. Sound by Ed Howe. links: - "https://www.riverrendezvous.com/" - "https://cdss.org/event/river-rendezvous/" start: "2024-07-12T19:00:00-04:00" end: "2024-07-14T15:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: OH city: Coshocton styles: - contra - ecd workshop: true social: true bands: - Drive Train - Toss the Possum callers: - Carol Kopp - Devin Pohly - Terry Doyle price: $115-$165 organisation: Crooked River Contradancers source: events/usa/cdss.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: Summergreen links: - "https://bozemanfolklore.org/summergreen/" start_date: 2024-07-19 end_date: 2024-07-21 country: USA state: MT city: Livingston styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - The Dam Beavers - Drovers Grove callers: - Alex Deis-Lauby - Rab Cummings 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: Southern Aire links: - "https://joyboundliving.com/dawn-dance" start_date: 2024-07-25 end_date: 2024-07-27 country: USA state: TN city: Mountain City styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Playing with Fyre - Howe and Company organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Falcon Ridge Folk Festival links: - "http://falconridgefolk.com/" start_date: 2024-07-26 end_date: 2024-07-28 country: USA state: CT city: Goshen styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - The Gaslight Tinkers callers: - George Marshall organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Harmony of Song & Dance links: - "https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/harmony-of-song-dance-at-pinewoods/" start_date: 2024-07-27 end_date: 2024-08-05 country: USA state: MA city: Plymouth styles: - contra workshop: true social: true callers: - Lisa Greenleaf - Brooke Friendly organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Good Life Gallop links: - "https://www.thegoodlifegallop.org/" start: "2024-08-02T17:00:00-05:00" end: "2024-08-04T16:00:00-05:00" country: USA state: NE city: Omaha styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Kaw Creek callers: - Kate McBride price: $30-$75 organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Susquehanna Folk Festival details: "The best weekend of the summer! \nThe Susquehanna Folk Festival returns on the second weekend of August with world-class performers and hands-on fun. Join us at the Appell Center in downtown York, PA for a full weekend of live music, dancing, jams, and family activities." links: - "https://www.sfmsfolk.org/festival/SusquehannaFolkFestival.html" - "https://cdss.org/event/susquehanna-folk-festival/" start_date: 2024-08-09 end_date: 2024-08-11 country: USA state: PA city: York styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - The Contra Rebels - Dead Sea Squirrels callers: - Janine Smith - Bob Nicholson organisation: Susquehanna Folk Music Society source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Family Week links: - "https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/family-week-at-agassiz-village-2/" start_date: 2024-08-11 end_date: 2024-08-17 country: USA state: ME city: Poland styles: - contra workshop: true social: true callers: - Mary Wesley organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Cascade of Music & Dance links: - "https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/cascade-of-music-dance-at-louise/" start_date: 2024-08-12 end_date: 2024-08-18 country: USA state: MD city: Cascade styles: - contra workshop: true social: true callers: - Wendy Graham Settle - Gaye Fifer 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: Campers’ Week links: - "https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/campers-week-at-pinewoods/" start_date: 2024-08-17 end_date: 2024-08-24 country: USA state: MA city: Plymouth styles: - contra workshop: true social: true callers: - Sue Rosen organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Balance the Bay details: "Balance the Bay is a high-power contra weekend in San Francisco, located just 2000 feet from the ocean, overlooking Lake Merced. Hot dancing in the cool ocean breeze! This year we feature Riptide and Countercurrent, with gender-neutral calling by Jacqui Grennan and Maia McCormick. Lots of space, lots of parking, lots of food, lots of fun! Register now." links: - "https://bacds.org/camps/btb2024/" - "https://www.facebook.com/events/367690706325047/" - "https://cdss.org/event/balance-the-bay-san-francisco-contra-weekend/" start: "2024-08-16T19:00:00-07:00" end: "2024-08-18T17:00:00-07:00" country: USA state: CA city: San Francisco styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Riptide - Countercurrent callers: - Jacqui Grennan - Maia McCormick organisation: Bay Area Country Dance Society source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Sugar Hill Dance Weekend details: "The 44th Annual Sugar Hill Contra Dance Weekend presented by the Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group! Friday evening, August 23 to Sunday noon, August 25. Just outside of Bloomington, Indiana, on beautiful Lake Monroe at the lovely Ransburg Boy Scout Camp, 7599 Waldrip Creek Rd, Bloomington, IN 47401. \n\nOnce again, we’ve reserved the perfect natural space for dancing, live music, and being a part of the community of musicians and dancers.\nCamp, choose a bunk in air-conditioned rustic cabins, or reserve your spot in modern air-conditioned cabins.\nEnjoy workshops, jamming, singing, canoeing, beach activities, and more!\nReconnect with old-time friends, meet new friends, and dance, dance, dance!\nGreat meals and snacks all weekend!\nEveryone helps – it adds to the fun and reduces the cost!\nCheck the website and Facebook for updates and registration information.\nLIMITED BUNK SPACE AVAILABLE at extra cost. Modern and rustic cabins. Don’t forget that there’s also unlimited camping space at no extra cost!\nRegister by August 16 – $55 ($15 under age 14)\nLearn more at https://bloomingtoncontra.org/sugar-hill\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1122444095513675" links: - "http://bloomingtoncontra.org/sugar-hill/" - "https://www.facebook.com/events/1122444095513675/" - "https://cdss.org/event/sugar-hill-dance-weekend/" start: "2024-08-23T17:00:00-04:00" end: "2024-08-25T12:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: IN city: Bloomington styles: - contra workshop: true social: true price: $15-$55 organisation: Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: TradMaD links: - "http://minstrelrecords.com/tradmad/" start: "2024-08-24T15:00:00-04:00" end: "2024-08-30T10:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: MA city: Plymouth styles: - contra workshop: true social: true callers: - Alex Cumming price: $980 organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Dance Camp North links: - "https://contraborealis.org/dance-camp-north/dance-camp-north-2024/" start_date: 2024-08-30 end_date: 2024-09-02 country: USA state: AK city: Fairbanks styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Eloise & Co. callers: - Susan Petrick organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Pinewoods Labor Day Weekend links: - "https://facone.org/labor-day-weekend/labor-day-weekend.html" start_date: 2024-08-30 end_date: 2024-09-02 country: USA state: MA city: Plymouth styles: - contra - ecd workshop: true social: true callers: - Ben Sachs-Hamilton price: $365-$415 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: High Tea details: English Country Dance weekend with Ragged Robin and David Millstone. Capped off with contra dance Sunday night (additional $10 charge at the door for the contra dance). links: - "https://childgrove.org/high-tea" - "https://cdss.org/event/high-tea/" start: "2024-08-30T19:30:00-05:00" end: "2024-09-01T21:30:00-05:00" country: USA state: MO city: Webster Groves styles: - contra - ecd workshop: true social: true bands: - Ragged Robin callers: - David Millstone price: $120 organisation: Childgrove Country Dancers source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Youth Dance Weekend links: - "http://youthdanceweekend.org/" start_date: 2024-09-06 end_date: 2024-09-08 country: USA state: VT city: Weston styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Calico callers: - Alex Deis-Lauby - Lindsey Dono price: $105-$285 organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Forty Again Fest details: "I’m throwing 2 nights of music and dance for my 40th birthday, at my home The Pink Poodle: \n\nSquare Dance with Charmaine Slaven and The New Hoosier Broadcasters\nContra Dance with Chet Gray and Euphor" links: - "https://cdss.org/event/forty-again-fest/2024-09-06/" - "https://cdss.org/event/forty-again-fest/2024-09-07/" - "https://www.facebook.com/events/8663964143618269/" - "https://www.facebook.com/events/1490271261861310/" start: "2024-09-06T19:00:00-04:00" end: "2024-09-07T21:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: IN city: Bloomington styles: - contra workshop: false social: true bands: - Euphor - New Hoosier Broadcasters callers: - Charmaine Slaven - Chet Gray - Tamara Loewenthal organisation: CDSS source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Dancing Fish links: - "https://dancingfish.dance/event/sept-6-7-2024-kingfisher/" start: "2024-09-06T19:00:00-04:00" end: "2024-09-07T21:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: FL city: Melrose styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Kingfisher - Playing with Fyre callers: - Dereck Kalish - Terry Doyle organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Bear Hug Dance Camp links: - "https://www.missoulafolk.org/bearhug" start: "2024-09-06T18:00:00-06:00" end: "2024-09-08T12:45:00-06:00" country: USA state: MT city: Rollins styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Contra Sutra - Swiftcurrent callers: - Susan Petrick - Christa Torrens price: $130-$295 organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Echo Summit links: - "https://sactocds.wordpress.com/echo-summit-dance-camp-2024/" start_date: 2024-09-13 end_date: 2024-09-15 country: USA state: CA city: Sacramento styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - The Figments - Toss the Possum callers: - Jesse Edgerton - Wendy Graham organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Squirrel Moon Contra Dance weekend links: - "http://www.squirrelmoon.org/" start_date: 2024-09-20 end_date: 2024-09-22 country: USA state: WI city: Dodgeville styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Hillbilly Diaspora callers: - Alex Deis-Lauby organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Feet Retreat links: - "https://www.feetretreat.com/feet-retreat-2024/" start: "2024-09-20T16:00:00-04:00" end: "2024-09-22T15:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: NC city: Ellerbe styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Hotpoint Stringband - The Dam Beavers callers: - Bob Isaacs - Emily Rush price: $180-$235 organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Adirondack Dance Weekend links: - "https://www.danceflurry.org/adirondack-dance-weekend/" start_date: 2024-09-27 end_date: 2024-09-29 country: USA state: NY city: Silver Bay styles: - balfolk - contra - ecd workshop: true social: true bands: - Stomp Rocket - The Moving Violations callers: - Mary Wesley organisation: DanceFlurry 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: Michigan Dance Heritage Fall Camp details: "Join Michigan Dance Heritage at our Fall Camp! \nFeaturing Susan Kevra, Rachel Bell, Debbie Jackson & more! \nAt Camp Cavell, located on the beautiful shores of Lake Huron, dancers of all ages gather to enjoy the rhythmic delights of contra and English country dancing. \nContra dancing, with its lively, energetic movements, brings dancers together in a vibrant display of community and connection. The infectious music, often played by talented live bands, fills the air and inspires joyous footwork and intricate patterns. \nMeanwhile, English country dancing, characterized by its graceful and elegant movements, offers an enchanting experience of tradition and sophistication. As dancers weave and twirl with precision, the melodies of fiddles, guitars, and pianos transport participants to a bygone era. \nTogether, these dances and the lively music create an atmosphere of merriment and camaraderie at Camp Cavell, where dancers can revel in the rich heritage and joy of these timeless art forms." links: - "https://michigandanceheritage.org/fall/" - "https://cdss.org/event/michigan-dance-heritage-fall-camp/" start: "2024-09-27T18:00:00-04:00" end: "2024-09-29T15:30:00-04:00" country: USA state: MI city: Lexington styles: - contra - ecd workshop: true social: true callers: - Susan Kevra price: $160-$275 organisation: Michigan Dance Heritage source: events/usa/cdss.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: Dancing Fish links: - "https://dancingfish.dance/" start_date: 2024-10-04 end_date: 2024-10-05 country: USA state: FL city: Melrose styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - ContraPositive callers: - Claire Takemori organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Lady of the Lake Fall Camp links: - "http://www.ladyofthelake.org/fallwend/" start_date: 2024-10-04 end_date: 2024-10-06 country: USA state: ID city: Harrison styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - 3 Wheel Drive callers: - Jesse Partridge organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Harvest Moon Dance Festival links: - "http://www.sbcds.org/hm/" start_date: 2024-10-04 end_date: 2024-10-06 country: USA state: CA city: Santa Barbara styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - The Latter Day Lizards - Wild Asparagus callers: - Lisa Greenleaf - George Marshall organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Harvest Moon links: - "https://www.sbcds.org/hm/" start: "2024-10-04T18:30:00-07:00" end: "2024-10-06T21:30:00-07:00" country: USA state: CA city: Santa Barbara styles: - contra workshop: false social: true bands: - The Latter Day Lizards - Wild Asparagus callers: - Lisa Greenleaf - George Marshall price: $70-$185 organisation: Santa Barbara Contra Dance Society source: events/usa/sbcds.yaml - name: Lake Eden Arts Festival - Fall links: - "https://theleaf.org/leaf-october-festival/" start_date: 2024-10-17 end_date: 2024-10-20 country: USA state: NC city: Black Mountain styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Red Dog - Spintuition - Lagomorph Quartet - The Flying Howes callers: - Bob Isaacs - Sarah Kaiser - Kenny Greer organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Gender-Free Dance Camp links: - "https://www.lcfd.org/fall-camp.html" start_date: 2024-10-18 end_date: 2024-10-20 country: USA state: NY city: Olivebridge styles: - contra - ecd workshop: true social: true bands: - Thunderwing callers: - Ben Sachs-Hamilton - Melissa Running price: $150-$500 organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Phylla Mae Fall Fest links: - "https://syracusecountrydancers.org/special-events/phylla-mae-fall-fest/" start_date: 2024-10-18 end_date: 2024-10-19 country: USA state: NY city: Fayetteville styles: - contra - ecd workshop: true social: true bands: - Contranella - Anadama callers: - Sarah VanNorstrand - Katy Heine - Dave Smulker - Rita Wood organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Wasatch Wiggle details: "Music by Playing with Fyre—Rob Zisette, Steve Kemple, and George Paul\nCalling by Susan Petrick—Redwood City, California \nYour registration for Wasatch Wiggle 2024 includes:\nDancing starting at 7:00 pm on Friday, and ending at 2:00pm on Sunday. All dances and workshops are included. \nMeals included are continental breakfast on Saturday and Sunday. Healthy snacks will be available all weekend. \nSaturday dinner is on your own. Salt Lake City is known for its world class restaurants and varied dining opportunities. Several are within walking distance." links: - "https://wasatchcontras.org/ww/" - "https://cdss.org/event/wasatch-wiggle-contradance-weekend-2024/" start: "2024-10-18T19:00:00-06:00" end: "2024-10-20T14:00:00-06:00" country: USA state: UT city: Salt Lake City styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Playing with Fyre callers: - Susan Petrick price: $75-$120 organisation: CDSS source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Boo Camp links: - "https://folkmads.org/events/camps/boo-camp/" start_date: 2024-10-25 end_date: 2024-10-27 country: USA state: NM city: Jemez Springs styles: - contra - ecd workshop: true social: true bands: - Panda Stomp - The Cheap Shots callers: - Jacqui Grennan organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Music City Masquerade links: - "http://nashvillecountrydancers.org/music-city-masquerade/" - "https://www.facebook.com/events/1205669824137050/" - "https://cdss.org/event/music-city-masquerade-contra-dance-weekend/" 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: Nashville Country Dancers source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Pittsburgh Fall Dance Weekend details: "Time to register for our Fall Dance Weekend! Early Bird pricing expires after October 1. It’s going to be an unforgettable time with top-notch bands, callers, and sound with music by Engine Room + Hot Coffee Breakdown, callers Gaye Fifer + River Rainbowface, and sound by Hanno Meingast. As you can see in our schedule below, this is not just a weekend of contras; it also features other dances, various kinds of lessons, and other musical events.  \nEarly registration for the full weekend is $110 (+20 after October 1); $65 for those under 25 or those with financial need. Online registration offers secure payment by credit card, with the option to pay by mailing a check. Registration for the full weekend or individual sessions will still be available at the door. \nSchedule (check this link for updates and see our event website for further details)\nFriday Night\n8:00-11:00 p.m. Welcome Dance \n\nMusic by Hot Coffee Breakdown and Engine Room\nCalling by River and Gaye\n\nSaturday\n\n9:30-10:30 a.m. Beyond the Basics Waltz: Gaye & Hot Coffee Breakdown\n10:45 a.m.- 12:15 Brain Bending Dance Games (contras): River & Engine Room\n12:15-1:45 LUNCH ON YOUR OWN\n\nSaturday Afternoon workshops in main ballroom at Wightman: \n\n1:45-3:15 p.m. Challenging Contras:  Gaye & Engine Room\n3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Playing with Role Swapping (contras): River & Hot Coffee Breakdown\n\nSaturday Afternoon workshops in the small room at Wightman: \n\n1:45 – 2:30 p.m. French Dancing: Lisa Tamres\n2:40 – 3:40 p.m. Singing: Jo Schlesinger\n3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Musician’s Jam: Donna Isaac\n\nDINNER BREAK: 5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m Potluck + pizza at Anders’    \n8:00 – 11:00 p.m. Evening Dance with Engine Room/Hot Coffee Breakdown + River/Gaye \nSunday\n\n9:00 -10:30 a.m. English Dance: Gaye + Hot Coffee Breakdown\n9:00 – 10:30 : Intermediate Callers’ Workshop – Planning Medleys and Programs: River\n10:45 a.m.- noon Open Waltz: Engine Room\n12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m. LUNCH ON YOUR OWN\n1:00-3:30 Farewell Contra Dance: Engine Room/Hot Coffee Breakdown + River/Gaye\n\n$110 early admission, $65 for dancers under 25, after Oct 1 or at the door: add $20; $65 for financial need." links: - "http://pittsburghcontra.org/fdw/" - "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-fall-dance-weekend-masks-optional/" start: "2024-10-25T20:00:00-04:00" end: "2024-10-27T17:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: PA city: Pittsburgh styles: - contra - ecd workshop: true social: true bands: - Engine Room - Hot Coffee Breakdown callers: - Gaye Fifer - River Rainbowface price: $20-$110 organisation: Pittsburgh 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: Dancing Fish links: - "https://dancingfish.dance/" start_date: 2024-11-01 end_date: 2024-11-03 country: USA state: FL city: Melrose styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Frenzy - Drive Train callers: - Janet Shepherd - Rick Mohr organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Fire Ant Frolic details: Dance weekend Nov 8-10 in Austin. Lake Effect with Larry Unger. Koren Wake and Rich Goss calling. links: - "http://www.fireantfrolic.org/" - "https://cdss.org/event/fire-ant-frolic/" start_date: 2024-11-08 end_date: 2024-11-10 country: USA state: TX city: Austin styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Lake Effect callers: - Koren Wake - Rich Goss price: $60-$145 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: Head for the Hills details: "A getaway weekend of dance, music, and song at Camp Harlam, near Kresgeville, PA in the Poconos, sponsored by Princeton Country Dancers. \n\nContra Dancing and English Country Dancing every day\nCouple Dancing\nWorkshops: dance, singing, instrumental music, and more\nAn oh-so-elegant Saturday evening cocktail party with live swing dance music\nA fabulous ceilidh (sidesplitting skits, serious songs, dance performances…)\nTune swap/jamming\nLate night fun\n\n$190-$240" links: - "http://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/about-hfth" - "https://cdss.org/event/head-for-the-hills/" start_date: 2024-11-08 end_date: 2024-11-10 country: USA state: PA city: Kresgeville styles: - contra - ecd workshop: true social: true bands: - Raise the Roof - Brooklyn Swing Ensemble - A Joyful Noise callers: - Donna Hunt - Scott Higgs - Gaye Fifer price: $140-$240 organisation: CDSS source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Contra Fest links: - "https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-contrafest/" start_date: 2024-11-08 end_date: 2024-11-09 country: USA state: NY city: Albany styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - River Road callers: - Alex Dies-Lauby organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: English / Contra / Squares Weekend details: Join us for CDS Boston Centre’s first mixed dance weekend at the Concord Scout House! We are excited to have Jenna Simpson as our English dance caller and Sue Rosen for contras and squares. Many of us know Jenna by name because we often do dances that she has created. There will be four dances over the weekend. Pre-registration for these events is optional but doing so will make it easier for us to manage the event. links: - "https://www.cds-boston.org/event/mixed-english-and-contra-squares-weekend/2024-11-08/" - "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-with-jenna-simpson/" - "https://cdss.org/event/mixed-english-and-american-dance/" start: "2024-11-08T19:30:00-05:00" end: "2024-11-10T16:30:00-05:00" country: USA state: MA city: Concord styles: - contra - ecd workshop: false social: true callers: - Jenna Simpson - Sue Rosen price: $20-$85 organisation: CDSS source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Dance in the Desert details: "Our annual weekend camp features callers Lisa Greenleaf and Susan Petrick, with music by Playing with Fyre and Stomp Rocket." links: - "https://tucsoncontradancers.org/tucson-contra-dancers/dance-in-the-desert-2024/" - "https://cdss.org/event/dance-in-the-desert-2024/" start: "2024-11-08T18:00:00-07:00" end: "2024-11-10T15:00:00-07:00" country: USA state: AZ city: Oracle styles: - contra workshop: false social: true bands: - Playing with Fyre - Stomp Rocket callers: - Lisa Greenleaf - Susan Petrick organisation: CDSS source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Fleur-de-Lis Fling details: "Louisville Country Dancers presents the Sixteenth \nFleur de Lis Fling \nMusic from: Eric Boodman, Emily Troll, and Larry Unger\n(additional band TBD) \nCalling from: Bob Isaacs and River Rainbowface \nRegistration opens September 1st" links: - "http://www.louisvillecountrydancers.org/fleur-de-lis-fling" - "https://cdss.org/event/fleur-de-lis-fling/" start_date: 2024-11-15 end_date: 2024-11-17 country: USA state: KY city: Louisville styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Electric Eel - Double Trouble callers: - Bob Isaacs - River Rainbowface price: $80-$135 organisation: Louisville Country Dancers source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Catalina Dance Weekend links: - "https://www.catalinadanceweekend.com/" start_date: 2024-11-15 end_date: 2024-11-17 country: USA state: CA city: Catalina Island styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - The Faux Paws - Engine Room - Countercurrent callers: - Alex Deis-Lauby - Gaye Fifer organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.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: Rose City Dance-A-Rama Contra Weekend details: "In-Town Contra dance weekend in Portland, Oregon featuring Wild Asparagus (George Marshall calling) and Joyride (Lindsey Dono calling)." links: - "https://www.dancearama.org/" - "https://cdss.org/event/rose-city-dance-a-rama-contra-weekend/" start: "2024-11-15T20:00:00-08:00" end: "2024-11-17T22:30:00-08:00" country: USA state: OR city: Portland styles: - contra workshop: false social: true bands: - Joyride - Wild Asparagus callers: - George Marshall - Lindsey Dono organisation: Dance-A-Rama source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Breaking Up Thanksgiving links: - "https://www.breakingupthanksgiving.com/" start_date: 2024-11-29 end_date: 2024-12-01 country: USA state: IL city: Evanston styles: - contra workshop: true social: true organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Dancing Fish links: - "https://dancingfish.dance/" start_date: 2024-12-06 end_date: 2024-12-07 country: USA state: FL city: Melrose styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Hot Coffee Breakdown callers: - Gaye Fifer organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.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 - name: Contradancers Delight Holiday links: - "http://www.contradancersdelight.com/about-winter-cdh" start_date: 2024-12-26 end_date: 2025-01-01 country: USA state: WV city: Morgantown styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Toss the Possum - Buzz Band - George Paul callers: - Terry Doyle - Warren Doyle organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.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: Bash on Vashon links: - "https://bashonvashon.org/" start_date: 2024-12-29 end_date: 2025-01-01 country: USA state: WA city: Vashon Island styles: - contra workshop: true social: true organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Chambana Jan Jam links: - "https://www.facebook.com/events/1566272547606915" start_date: 2025-01-10 end_date: 2025-01-12 country: USA state: IL city: Urbana styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Brazenkeys - The Mean Lids callers: - Bev Bernbaum organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Chattaboogie links: - "https://contranooga.us/" start: "2025-01-10T18:00:00-05:00" end: "2025-01-12T15:30:00-05:00" country: USA state: TN city: Chattanooga styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Turnip the Beet - Kingfisher callers: - Timothy Klein - Vicki Herndon price: $90-$145 organisation: Chattanooga Traditional Dance Society source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Ralph Page Dance Legacy Weekend links: - "https://www.neffa.org/annual-ralph-page-dance-event/" start: "2025-01-10T19:30:00-05:00" end: "2025-01-11T22:00:00-05:00" country: USA state: MA city: Worcester styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Sugar River Band callers: - Tod Whittemore - Steve Zakon-Anderson - Sue Rosen - "Vince O'Donnell" organisation: NEFFA source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Contra Carnivale links: - "https://contracarnivale.org/" start_date: 2025-01-17 end_date: 2025-01-19 country: USA state: CA city: San Luis Obispo styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Stringrays - The Gaslight Tinkers - Nova callers: - Lisa Greenleaf - Frannie Marr - Jeremy Korr organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.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: Florida Snow Ball links: - "http://floridasnowball.tampabaycontra.com/" start_date: 2025-01-24 end_date: 2025-01-26 country: USA state: FL city: Gulfport styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Elixir - Playing with Fyre callers: - Nils Fredland - Beth Molaro organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Wintergreen links: - "https://bozemanfolklore.org/wintergreen-2025/" start_date: 2025-01-24 end_date: 2025-01-26 country: USA state: MT city: Bozeman styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Turnip the Beet - Northern Aire callers: - Gaye Fifer - Koren Wake price: $125-$165 organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Phoenix Winter Frolic details: Jacqui Grennan will call to the music of Playing with Fyre for contradancing on Friday evening plus Saturday afternoon and evening. The same great band and caller will offer English Country Dance on Sunday afternoon. links: - "https://phxtmd.org/winter-frolic-2025" - "https://cdss.org/event/winter-frolic/" start_date: 2025-02-07 end_date: 2025-02-09 country: USA state: AZ city: Phoenix styles: - contra - ecd workshop: false social: true bands: - Playing with Fyre callers: - Jacqui Grennan organisation: Phoenix Traditional Music & Dance source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Cabin Fever details: "We have an exciting dance weekend planned this year. Caller Claire Takemori and our cast of local experts will lead two days of twirling, stomping, spinning, and stepping to the music. This year, we’re pleased to have the Ice Cream Truckers and Spintuition play the tunes. Registration opens November 2024." links: - "https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/cfschedule" - "https://cdss.org/event/cabin-fever-2025-dance-weekend/" start_date: 2025-02-07 end_date: 2025-02-09 country: USA state: TN city: Oak Ridge styles: - contra - ecd workshop: true social: true bands: - Spintuition - The Ice Cream Truckers callers: - Claire Takemori organisation: Knoxville Contra Dance source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Supersonic links: - "https://www.supersoniccontra.com/" start_date: 2025-02-07 end_date: 2025-02-09 country: USA state: WA city: Seattle styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Gallimaufry - Joyride callers: - Seth Tepfer - Cis Hinkle price: $120-$240 organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Bayou Bedlam 2025! details: "Bayou Bedlam is the contra dance festival in Houston, Texas. It is produced by the Houston Area Traditional Dance Society. \nOur 2025 festival will be held February 21-23 (later than usual) and feature the incomparable Lisa Greenleaf calling to the Stringrays. \nDetails will be posted by early October. Online registration will open in November." links: - "http://www.bayoubedlam.org/" - "https://cdss.org/event/bayou-bedlam-2025/" start_date: 2025-02-21 end_date: 2025-02-23 country: USA state: TX city: Houston styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Stringrays callers: - Lisa Greenleaf organisation: Houston Area Traditional Dance Society source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Galhalla links: - "https://www.shedances.org/galhalla" - "https://cdss.org/event/galhalla-womens-dance-weekend/" start_date: 2025-02-21 end_date: 2025-02-23 country: USA state: MO city: St Louis styles: - contra workshop: true social: true callers: - Sarah Kaiser - Lo Peckman organisation: SheDances source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Fiddling Frog details: "A full weekend of great contra dancing to fabulous bands and skillful callers in beautiful Pasadena, CA. Bands and callers for 2025 to be announced soon!" links: - "https://www.caldancecoop.org/special-events/fiddling-frog/" - "https://cdss.org/event/fiddling-frog-contra-dance-weekend-2025/" start: "2025-02-21T19:30:00-05:00" end: "2025-02-23T19:30:00-05:00" country: USA state: CA city: Pasadena styles: - contra workshop: false social: true bands: - The Syncopaths - River Road callers: - Susan Petrick - Lindsey Dono organisation: California Dance Co-operative source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Palmetto Bug Stomp details: "ContraForce and Playing with Fyre!\nDiane Silver and Cis Hinkle!\nENT Sound Productions, LLC\nCharleston Folk – Charleston, SC\nRegistration opens October 1, 2024" links: - "http://charlestonfolk.weebly.com/palmetto-bug-stomp.html" - "https://www.facebook.com/events/476398272066928/" - "https://cdss.org/event/palmetto-bug-stomp/" start: "2025-02-28T19:00:00-05:00" end: "2025-03-02T15:00:00-05:00" country: USA state: SC city: Charleston styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - ContraForce - Playing with Fyre callers: - Cis Hinkle - Diane Silver price: $145-$160 organisation: Charleston Folk source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Lava Meltdown details: "Situated between Salt Lake City, Utah and Yellowstone National Park, Lava Hot Springs is a great choice among Idaho resorts and Utah resorts for relaxing activities and fun adventures.  This Idaho resort town treats you to beautiful scenery with many types of lodging. It is a peaceful community where you can unwind with your family and friends.  \nWhen you arrive, you will notice the beautiful mountains with a river running through. As you look about the town, there are many beautiful options for soaking in the lovely geothermal healing waters. Everything in town is walkable, there are many shops and restaurants and a charming main street to peruse. This is a town that is full of spa offerings such as massage. There are many quaint little restaurants where you will find great food.  \nCome to a great weekend of contra dancing to the musical stylings of Avourneen, a Celtic and Irish band out of Denver, Colorado. We will also feature the mystical music of Bandage a Trois, a local Idaho band. Our main caller is Seth Tepfer, a dynamic and fun dance teacher and caller. He will be hosting a caller’s workshop. This will be a weekend filled with soaking, dancing, lovely music, great food, and fun with old and new friends.  \nThis dance has been on hold for five years, we are very excited to bring this dance weekend back and see all of your lovely faces!  \nCarrie Dayton-Madsen, Ray Madsen, and Courtney Brueckner" links: - "http://www.lavameltdown2025.com/" - "https://cdss.org/event/lava-meltdown-contra-dance-weekend/" - "https://www.facebook.com/groups/lavameltdown.dance" start: "2025-02-28T17:00:00-07:00" end: "2025-03-02T14:00:00-07:00" country: USA state: ID city: Lava Hot Springs styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Avourneen - Bandage a Trois callers: - Seth Tepfer price: $75-$150 organisation: Carrie Dayton-Madsen source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Spring Breakdown Dance Weekend links: - "https://mmtd.wordpress.com/dance-weekend-2024/" start_date: 2025-03-14 end_date: 2025-03-16 country: USA state: MO city: Columbia styles: - contra workshop: true social: true organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Carolina Meltdown details: "Come join us for an amazing contra dance weekend featuring the bands Topspin (Owen Morrison, Anna Patton, Emily Troll, & Stefan Amidon) and Hot Coffee Breakdown (Tom Cunningham, Kate Sanders, & Luis de Leon). Our wonderful callers will be Rick Mohr and Darlene Underwood. \nHosted by the Charlotte Contra Dancers and held at beautiful YMCA Camp Thunderbird in Lake Wylie, South Carolina. Visit our website for more details." links: - "https://www.charlottecontradance.org/carolina-meltdown" - "https://cdss.org/event/carolina-meltdown/" start_date: 2025-03-21 end_date: 2025-03-23 country: USA state: SC city: Lake Wylie styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Hot Coffee Breakdown - Topspin callers: - Darlene Underwood - Rick Mohr organisation: CDSS source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: PigTown Fling details: "PigTown Fling 2025! Join us March 21-23, 2025! Details TBA." links: - "http://www.cincinnaticontradance.org/pigtown.htm" - "https://cdss.org/event/pigtown-fling-2025/" start: "2025-03-21T18:00:00-04:00" end: "2025-03-23T16:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: OH city: Cincinnati styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Engine Room - The Mean Lids callers: - Gaye Fifer - Seth Tepfer organisation: Cincinnati Contra Dance source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Hash Dance Weekend links: - "https://fsgw.org/hashtag-dance-weekend" start_date: 2025-03-29 end_date: 2025-03-30 country: USA state: MD city: Glen Echo styles: - contra workshop: true social: true organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Call of the Loon Dance Weekend links: - "https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/call-of-the-loon" start_date: 2025-04-11 end_date: 2025-04-13 country: USA state: MN city: Minneapolis styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - The Dam Beavers organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Springforth Ball and Dance Weekend details: "Music by PLAYING WITH FYRE:\r\n George Paul (keyboard)\r\n Rob Zisette (fiddle) & \r\n Steve Kemble (percussion)\r\n\r\nCalling by BOB ISAACS\r\n\r\nJoin us for a high energy weekend of food, dance, music, and workshops.\r\n\r\nHeld at our beautiful hall, the Lewis Ginter Recreation Center." links: - "https://www.facebook.com/events/430473763343161/" - "https://tadamsva.org/springforth-ball-2025/" start: "2025-04-11T18:00:00-04:00" end: "2025-04-13T15:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: VA city: Richmond styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Playing with Fyre callers: - Bob Isaacs organisation: TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society) source: events/usa/richmond.yaml - name: Queer Contra Dance Camp details: Queer Contra Dance Camp is a queer-normative contra dance weekend in the California redwoods with incredible talent and an enthusiastic and friendly community. links: - "https://www.queercontradance.org/queercamp.html" - "https://cdss.org/event/queer-contra-dance-camp/" start: "2025-04-11T18:00:00-07:00" end: "2025-04-13T15:00:00-07:00" country: USA state: CA city: Aptos styles: - contra workshop: false social: true price: $125-$500 organisation: San Francisco Bay Queer Contra Dance source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Hands Four Spring Dance Weekend links: - "https://www.hands4-berea.com/" start_date: 2025-04-25 end_date: 2025-04-27 country: USA state: KY city: Berea styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Hot Coffee Breakdown - Berea Castoffs callers: - Timothy Kline - Chris Bischoff organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: "When In Doubt, Swing!" links: - "https://www.nttds.org/wids/home.html" start_date: 2025-04-25 end_date: 2025-04-27 country: USA state: TX city: Dallas styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Steam! callers: - Jeremy Korr organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Whitewater Whirl details: Contra dance weekend in New River Gorge area of West Virginia. Free cabin accommodation and camping. links: - "https://www.footmad.org/whirl" - "https://www.facebook.com/events/1053543309886331/" start: "2025-05-02T19:00:00-04:00" end: "2025-05-04T15:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: WV city: Fayetteville styles: - contra - ecd workshop: true social: true bands: - Supertrad - The Johns callers: - Darlene Underwood - Michael Karchar price: $75-$130 organisation: FOOTMAD source: events/usa/fayetteville.yaml - name: Taste of Haven links: - "https://www.contracorners.net/events/taste-of-haven-2024/" start_date: 2025-06-06 end_date: 2025-06-08 country: USA state: IN city: Syracuse styles: - contra workshop: true social: true organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml - name: Acadia Festival of Traditional Music & Dance details: "A week-long summer festival of classes, workshops and concerts in Bar Harbor, ME, celebrating Celtic-influenced traditional music and dance." links: - "https://acadiatradfestival.org/" - "https://cdss.org/event/acadia-festival-of-traditional-music-dance/" start: "2025-06-22T14:00:00-04:00" end: "2025-06-28T09:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: ME city: Bar Harbor styles: - contra workshop: true social: true organisation: CDSS source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Feet Retreat links: - "https://www.feetretreat.com/" start_date: 2025-09-19 end_date: 2025-09-21 country: USA state: NC city: Ellerbe styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Supertrad - River Road callers: - Will Mentor - Cis Hinkle - Emily Rush - Gaye Fifer organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml