---
events:
  - 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: "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: 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 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: "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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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
    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: 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: 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
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.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 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: 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: Flamingo Fling Weekend
    links:
      - "http://scissortail.org/special-events/flamingo-fling/"
    start_date: 2024-06-07
    end_date: 2024-06-09
    country: USA
    state: OK
    city: Oklahoma City
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Playing with Fyre
    callers:
      - Seth Tepfer
    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
    price: $150-$400
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Dance Trance Weekend
    links:
      - "https://www.dancetrance.ltda.us/"
    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: TryContra
    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: "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
    links:
      - "https://www.bacds.org/familyweek/"
    start_date: 2024-06-23
    end_date: 2024-06-29
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: La Honda
    styles:
      - contra
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    callers:
      - Yoyo Zhou
    price: $300-$975
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.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:
      - Dave 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
    links:
      - "http://www.riverrendezvous.com/"
    start_date: 2024-07-12
    end_date: 2024-07-14
    country: USA
    state: OH
    city: Coshocton
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Toss the Possum
      - Drive Train
    callers:
      - Terry Doyle
      - Devin Pohly
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Ashokan Northern Week
    links:
      - "https://ashokancenter.org/product/northern-week-2024/"
    start_date: 2024-07-14
    end_date: 2024-07-20
    country: USA
    state: NY
    city: Olivebridge
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
      - Susan Kevra
      - John Krumm
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: 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
    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
    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: 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: Balance the Bay
    links:
      - "https://www.bacds.org/camps/btb/"
    start_date: 2024-08-16
    end_date: 2024-08-18
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: San Francisco
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Riptide
      - Countercurrent
    callers:
      - Jacqui Grennan
      - Maia McCormick
    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: Sugar Hill Dance Weekend
    links:
      - "http://bloomingtoncontra.org/sugar-hill/"
    start_date: 2024-08-23
    end_date: 2024-08-25
    country: USA
    state: IN
    city: Bloomington
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.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: Rendezvous Dance Weekend
    links:
      - "https://cfootmad.org/rendezvous"
    start_date: 2024-08-30
    end_date: 2024-09-02
    country: USA
    state: CO
    city: Boulder
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Nova
      - The Dam Beavers
    callers:
      - Gaye Fifer
      - Will Mentor
    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: 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: 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
    callers:
      - Dereck Kalish
    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: Michigan Dance Heritage Fall Weekend
    links:
      - "https://michigandanceheritage.org/fall/"
    start_date: 2024-09-27
    end_date: 2024-09-29
    country: USA
    state: MI
    city: Lexington
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    callers:
      - Susan Kevra
    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
    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: 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: 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: Lake Eden Arts Festival - Fall
    links:
      - "https://theleaf.org/"
    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
    callers:
      - Bob Isaacs
      - Sarah Kaiser
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Gender-Free Dance Camp
    links:
      - "https://www.lcfd.org/lcfd/"
    start_date: 2024-10-18
    end_date: 2024-10-20
    country: USA
    state: NY
    city: Olivebridge
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Boo Camp
    links:
      - "https://folkmads.org/2023/10/31/boo-camp/"
    start_date: 2024-10-25
    end_date: 2024-10-27
    country: USA
    state: NM
    city: Jemez Springs
    styles:
      - contra
    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/"
    start_date: 2024-10-25
    end_date: 2024-10-27
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Nashville
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Eloise & Co.
    callers:
      - Cis Hinkle
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Pittsburgh Fall Dance Weekend
    links:
      - "http://pittsburghcontra.org/fdw/"
    start_date: 2024-10-25
    end_date: 2024-10-27
    country: USA
    state: PA
    city: Pittsburgh
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Engine Room
      - Hot Coffee Breakdown
    callers:
      - Gaye Fifer
      - River Rainbowface Abel
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Foggy Moon Dance Weekend
    links:
      - "http://montereycontradance.org/foggy-moon.html"
    start_date: 2024-11-01
    end_date: 2024-11-03
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Monterey
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Joyride
      - Stomp Rocket
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
      - Jacqui Grennan
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Dance in the Desert
    links:
      - "https://tucsoncontradancers.org/tucson-contra-dancers/dance-in-the-desert-2024/"
    start_date: 2024-11-08
    end_date: 2024-11-10
    country: USA
    state: AZ
    city: Oracle
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Playing with Fyre
      - Stomp Rocket
    callers:
      - Lisa Greenleaf
      - Susan Petrick
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Head for the Hills Dance Weekend
    links:
      - "http://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/about-hfth"
    start_date: 2024-11-08
    end_date: 2024-11-11
    country: USA
    state: PA
    city: Kresgeville
    styles:
      - contra
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $140-$240
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Atlanta Dance Weekend
    links:
      - "https://adw.contradance.org/"
    start_date: 2024-11-08
    end_date: 2024-11-10
    country: USA
    state: GA
    city: Atlanta
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - The Faux Paws
      - Drive Train
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
      - Seth Tepfer
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: ContraShock
    links:
      - "http://contrashock.org/"
    start_date: 2024-11-15
    end_date: 2024-11-17
    country: USA
    state: NY
    city: New York
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.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:
      - Nova
      - The Offbeats
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
      - Terry Doyle
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.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: Winter Warmup Dance Weekend
    links:
      - "https://bigscioty.com/winterwarmup/"
    start_date: 2024-12-06
    end_date: 2024-12-08
    country: USA
    state: OH
    city: Worthington
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Notorious
      - The Hollertones
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
      - Liz Burkhart
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.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: 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: 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 Greanleaf
      - Frannie Marr
      - Jeremy Korr
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.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: Phoenix Winter Frolic
    links:
      - "https://phxtmd.org/winter-frolic-2024"
    start_date: 2025-02-07
    end_date: 2025-02-08
    country: USA
    state: AZ
    city: Mesa
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Bayou Bedlam
    links:
      - "http://www.bayoubedlam.org/"
    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: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Fiddling Frog Dance Festival
    links:
      - "https://www.caldancecoop.org/special-events/fiddling-frog/"
    start_date: 2025-02-21
    end_date: 2025-02-23
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Pasadena
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - The Syncopaths
      - River Road
    callers:
      - Susan Petrick
      - Lindsey Dono
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Carolina Meltdown
    links:
      - "https://www.charlottecontradance.org/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
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml