---
events:
  - name: Foggy Moon Ball
    links:
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/804242900788423/"
      - "https://montereycontradance.org/index.html"
    start: "2022-11-05T17:40:00-08:00"
    end: "2022-11-05T22:00:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Monterey
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Joyride
    callers:
      - Susan Petrick
    price: $15-$30
    organisation: Monterey Contra Dance Community
    source: events/usa/california.yaml
  - name: Anaheim Contra Dance
    details: "Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST. \nAlways live music! \nFamily-friendly, no partner required. \nEasy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm.\n\nFree parking."
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2023-10-28/"
    start: "2023-10-28T18:30:00-07:00"
    end: "2023-10-28T21:30:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Anaheim
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    organisation: The Living Tradition
    source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml
  - name: Berkeley Contra Dance
    details: "BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at \nChrist Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. \nContra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. \nEnglish Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. \nBoth are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. \nIn addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have Facebook groups: \n\nBerkeley Contra Dance\nBerkeley English Country Dance"
    links:
      - "https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2023-11-16/"
    start: "2023-11-16T20:00:00-08:00"
    end: "2023-11-16T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Berkeley
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Green Gates
    callers:
      - Kalia Kliban
    price: $6-$25
    organisation: Bay Area Country Dance Society
    source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml
  - name: Berkeley English Dance
    details: "BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at \nChrist Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. \nContra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. \nEnglish Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. \nBoth are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. \nIn addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have Facebook groups: \n\nBerkeley Contra Dance\nBerkeley English Country Dance"
    links:
      - "https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2023-11-23/"
    start: "2023-11-23T20:00:00-08:00"
    end: "2023-11-23T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Berkeley
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    organisation: Bay Area Country Dance Society
    cancelled: true
    source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml
  - name: Anaheim Contra Dance
    details: "Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST. \nAlways live music! \nFamily-friendly, no partner required. \nEasy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm.\n\nFree parking."
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2023-11-25/"
    start: "2023-11-25T18:30:00-08:00"
    end: "2023-11-25T21:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Anaheim
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    organisation: The Living Tradition
    source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml
  - name: Berkeley Contra Dance
    details: "BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at \nChrist Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. \nContra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. \nEnglish Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. \nBoth are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. \nIn addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have Facebook groups: \n\nBerkeley Contra Dance\nBerkeley English Country Dance"
    links:
      - "https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2023-11-30/"
    start: "2023-11-30T20:00:00-08:00"
    end: "2023-11-30T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Berkeley
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    callers:
      - Erik Hoffman
    price: $6-$25
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml
  - name: Berkeley Contra Dance
    details: "BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at \nChrist Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. \nContra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. \nEnglish Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. \nBoth are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. \nIn addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have Facebook groups: \n\nBerkeley Contra Dance\nBerkeley English Country Dance"
    links:
      - "https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2023-12-07/"
    start: "2023-12-07T20:00:00-08:00"
    end: "2023-12-07T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Berkeley
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - The Whiskey Brothers Trio
    callers:
      - Celia Ramsay
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml
  - name: Berkeley English Dance
    details: "BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at \nChrist Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. \nContra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. \nEnglish Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. \nBoth are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. \nIn addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have Facebook groups: \n\nBerkeley Contra Dance\nBerkeley English Country Dance"
    links:
      - "https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2023-12-14/"
    start: "2023-12-14T19:15:00-08:00"
    end: "2023-12-14T22:00:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Berkeley
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - "Charlie Hancock, Jon Berger, Valerie Rose"
    callers:
      - Kalia Kliban
    price: $6-$25
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml
  - name: Berkeley Contra Dance
    details: "BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at \nChrist Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. \nContra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. \nEnglish Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. \nBoth are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. \nIn addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have Facebook groups: \n\nBerkeley Contra Dance\nBerkeley English Country Dance"
    links:
      - "https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2023-12-21/"
    start: "2023-12-21T20:00:00-08:00"
    end: "2023-12-21T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Berkeley
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - "Paul Kotapish, Christopher Jacoby, Valerie Rose"
    callers:
      - Eric Black
    price: $6-$25
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml
  - name: Berkeley English Dance
    details: "BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at \nChrist Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. \nContra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. \nEnglish Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. \nBoth are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. \nIn addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have Facebook groups: \n\nBerkeley Contra Dance\nBerkeley English Country Dance"
    links:
      - "https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2023-12-28/"
    start: "2023-12-28T19:15:00-08:00"
    end: "2023-12-28T22:00:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Berkeley
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - "David Mostardi, Patti Cobb, Shira Kammen"
    callers:
      - David Newitt
    price: $6-$25
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml
  - name: Berkeley Contra Dance
    details: "BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at \nChrist Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. \nContra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. \nEnglish Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. \nBoth are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. \nIn addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have Facebook groups: \n\nBerkeley Contra Dance\nBerkeley English Country Dance"
    links:
      - "https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-01-04/"
    start: "2024-01-04T20:00:00-08:00"
    end: "2024-01-04T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Berkeley
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - "Corwin Zekley, Grace Fellows"
    callers:
      - Kelsey Hartman
    price: $6-$25
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Berkeley English Dance
    details: "BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at \nChrist Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. \nContra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. \nEnglish Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. \nBoth are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. \nIn addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have Facebook groups: \n\nBerkeley Contra Dance\nBerkeley English Country Dance"
    links:
      - "https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-01-11/"
    start: "2024-01-11T19:15:00-08:00"
    end: "2024-01-11T22:00:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Berkeley
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - "Charlie Hancock, Thomas Dewey, Valerie Rose"
    callers:
      - Tom Roby
    price: $6-$25
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Berkeley Contra Dance
    details: "BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at \nChrist Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. \nContra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. \nEnglish Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. \nBoth are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. \nIn addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have Facebook groups: \n\nBerkeley Contra Dance\nBerkeley English Country Dance"
    links:
      - "https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-01-18/"
    start: "2024-01-18T20:00:00-08:00"
    end: "2024-01-18T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Berkeley
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Corwin Zekley & Grace Fellows
    callers:
      - Alan Winston
    price: $6-$25
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Berkeley English Dance
    details: "BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at \nChrist Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. \nContra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. \nEnglish Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. \nBoth are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. \nIn addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have Facebook groups: \n\nBerkeley Contra Dance\nBerkeley English Country Dance"
    links:
      - "https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-01-25/"
    start: "2024-01-25T19:15:00-08:00"
    end: "2024-01-25T22:00:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Berkeley
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $6-$25
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Anaheim Contra Dance
    details: "Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST. \nAlways live music! \nFamily-friendly, no partner required. \nEasy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm.\n\nFree parking."
    links:
      - "https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-01-27/"
    start: "2024-01-27T17:30:00-08:00"
    end: "2024-01-27T21:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Anaheim
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - "Kira Ott, Liam Lewis, Jeffrey Spero"
    callers:
      - Susie Kendig
    price: $12-$18
    organisation: The Living Tradition
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Berkeley Contra Dance
    details: "BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at \nChrist Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. \nContra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. \nEnglish Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. \nBoth are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. \nIn addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have Facebook groups: \n\nBerkeley Contra Dance\nBerkeley English Country Dance"
    links:
      - "https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-02-01/"
    start: "2024-02-01T20:00:00-08:00"
    end: "2024-02-01T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Berkeley
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - The Cain Raisers
    callers:
      - Ric Goldman
    price: $6-$25
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Berkeley English Dance
    details: "BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at \nChrist Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. \nContra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. \nEnglish Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. \nBoth are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. \nIn addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have Facebook groups: \n\nBerkeley Contra Dance\nBerkeley English Country Dance"
    links:
      - "https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-02-08/"
    start: "2024-02-08T19:15:00-08:00"
    end: "2024-02-08T22:00:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Berkeley
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - "Betsy St. Aubin, Patti Cobb, Michelle Masek"
    callers:
      - Bruce Herbold
    price: $6-$25
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Berkeley Contra Dance
    details: "BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at \nChrist Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. \nContra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. \nEnglish Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. \nBoth are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. \nIn addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have Facebook groups: \n\nBerkeley Contra Dance\nBerkeley English Country Dance"
    links:
      - "https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-02-15/"
    start: "2024-02-15T20:00:00-08:00"
    end: "2024-02-15T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Berkeley
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Green Gates
    callers:
      - Charlie Fenton
    price: $6-$25
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Monterey Contra Dance
    details: "February 17: The String Bean Serenaders, with Erik Hoffman calling! \nThis new local Old-Time band features Marta Lynch and Barbara Cameron on fiddle, with Craig Mitchell and Greg Meyer. Erik Hoffman, from Berkeley, is a true legend in contra dance—multi-instrumentalist, choreographer, and caller—and we are so glad to have him to return to call for us. Come find out what all the excitement is about! \nMonterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! \nLessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. \nPrices: \n\n$12 General\n$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations\n$5 active military & full-time students, with ID\nFREE! for children 12 & under"
    links:
      - "https://montereycontradance.org/index.html"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance-2/"
    start: "2024-02-17T18:40:00-08:00"
    end: "2024-02-17T22:00:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Monterey
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - The String Bean Serenaders
    callers:
      - Erik Hoffman
    price: $5-$12
    organisation: Monterey Country Dance Community
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Sacramento English Country Dance
    details: "English Country Dance at the Young Ladies’ Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information."
    links:
      - "https://sactocds.wordpress.com/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-english-country-dance-third-sunday/2024-02-18/"
    start: "2024-02-18T13:30:00-08:00"
    end: "2024-02-18T17:00:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Sacramento
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$12
    organisation: Sacramento Country Dance Society
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Berkeley English Dance
    details: "BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at \nChrist Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. \nContra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. \nEnglish Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. \nBoth are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. \nIn addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have Facebook groups: \n\nBerkeley Contra Dance\nBerkeley English Country Dance"
    links:
      - "https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-02-22/"
    start: "2024-02-22T19:15:00-08:00"
    end: "2024-02-22T22:00:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Berkeley
    styles:
      - contra
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $6-$25
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Anaheim Contra Dance
    details: "Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST. \nAlways live music! \nFamily-friendly, no partner required. \nEasy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm.\n\nFree parking."
    links:
      - "https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-02-24/"
    start: "2024-02-24T18:30:00-08:00"
    end: "2024-02-24T21:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Anaheim
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $12-$18
    organisation: The Living Tradition
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Sacramento Contra Dance
    details: "Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. \nCost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door."
    links:
      - "https://sactocds.wordpress.com/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-02-24/"
    start: "2024-02-24T18:30:00-08:00"
    end: "2024-02-24T22:00:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Sacramento
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - The Cain Raisers
    callers:
      - Dane Wallinga
    price: $5-$12
    organisation: Sacramento Country Dance Society
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Berkeley Contra Dance
    details: "BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at \nChrist Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. \nContra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. \nEnglish Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. \nBoth are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. \nIn addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have Facebook groups: \n\nBerkeley Contra Dance\nBerkeley English Country Dance"
    links:
      - "https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-02-29/"
    start: "2024-02-29T20:00:00-08:00"
    end: "2024-02-29T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Berkeley
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - The Leap Frogs
    callers:
      - Deanna Rubin
    price: $6-$25
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Circle Left
    details: Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month.
    links:
      - "https://www.queercontradance.org/circleleft.html"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/circle-left/2024-03-02/"
    start: "2024-03-02T18:30:00-08:00"
    end: "2024-03-02T22:00:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Oakland
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$20
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Monterey Spring Bling Contra Dance
    details: "March 2nd: Rescheduled, now our Spring Bling! Contra Dance\nwith The Little Big Band, and Kelsey Hartman calling! \nDrag out those fancy togs and don that glitter and glitz, it’s time to step lively, and put on the Ritz! Marta Lynch and Bob Silberstein playing the tunes, and Kelsey’s calling, will definitely get us in the mood to dance! \nMonterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! \nLessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. \n​Prices: \n\n$12 General\n​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations\n$5 active military & full-time students, with ID\nFREE! for children 12 & under ​"
    links:
      - "https://montereycontradance.org/index.html"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance-3/"
    start: "2024-03-02T18:40:00-08:00"
    end: "2024-03-02T22:00:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Monterey
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - The Little Big Band
    callers:
      - Kelsey Hartman
    price: $5-$12
    organisation: Monterey Country Dance Community
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Berkeley Contra Dance
    details: "BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at \nChrist Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. \nContra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. \nEnglish Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. \nBoth are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. \nIn addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have Facebook groups: \n\nBerkeley Contra Dance\nBerkeley English Country Dance"
    links:
      - "https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-03-07/"
    start: "2024-03-07T20:00:00-08:00"
    end: "2024-03-07T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Berkeley
    styles:
      - contra
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    callers:
      - Erik Hoffman
    price: $6-$25
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Berkeley English Dance
    details: "BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at \nChrist Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. \nContra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. \nEnglish Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. \nBoth are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. \nIn addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have Facebook groups: \n\nBerkeley Contra Dance\nBerkeley English Country Dance"
    links:
      - "https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-03-14/"
    start: "2024-03-14T19:15:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-03-14T22:00:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Berkeley
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $6-$25
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Monterey Contra Dance
    details: "Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! \nLessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. \n​Prices: \n\n$12 General\n​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations\n$5 active military & full-time students, with ID\nFREE! for children 12 & under ​"
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-03-16/"
    start: "2024-03-16T18:40:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-03-16T22:00:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Monterey
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$12
    organisation: Monterey Country Dance Community
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Sacramento English Country Dance
    details: "English Country Dance at the Young Ladies’ Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information."
    links:
      - "https://sactocds.wordpress.com/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-english-country-dance-third-sunday/2024-03-17/"
    start: "2024-03-17T13:30:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-03-17T17:00:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Sacramento
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$12
    organisation: Sacramento Country Dance Society
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Berkeley Contra Dance
    details: "BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at \nChrist Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. \nContra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. \nEnglish Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. \nBoth are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. \nIn addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have Facebook groups: \n\nBerkeley Contra Dance\nBerkeley English Country Dance"
    links:
      - "https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-03-21/"
    start: "2024-03-21T20:00:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-03-21T22:30:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Berkeley
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - The Corn Likkers
    callers:
      - Eric Black
    price: $6-$25
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Anaheim Contra Dance
    details: "Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST. \nAlways live music! \nFamily-friendly, no partner required. \nEasy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm.\n\nFree parking."
    links:
      - "https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-03-23/"
    start: "2024-03-23T18:30:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-03-23T21:30:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Anaheim
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $12-$18
    organisation: The Living Tradition
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Sacramento Contra Dance
    details: "Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. \nCost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door."
    links:
      - "https://sactocds.wordpress.com/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-03-23/"
    start: "2024-03-23T18:30:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-03-23T22:00:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Sacramento
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$12
    organisation: Sacramento Country Dance Society
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Berkeley English Dance
    details: "BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at \nChrist Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. \nContra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. \nEnglish Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. \nBoth are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. \nIn addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have Facebook groups: \n\nBerkeley Contra Dance\nBerkeley English Country Dance"
    links:
      - "https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-03-28/"
    start: "2024-03-27T19:15:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-03-27T22:00:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Berkeley
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $6-$25
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Berkeley Contra Dance
    details: "BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at \nChrist Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. \nContra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. \nEnglish Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. \nBoth are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. \nIn addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have Facebook groups: \n\nBerkeley Contra Dance\nBerkeley English Country Dance"
    links:
      - "https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-04-04/"
    start: "2024-04-04T20:00:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-04-04T22:30:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Berkeley
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    callers:
      - Seth Tepfer
    price: $6-$25
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Circle Left
    details: Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month.
    links:
      - "https://www.queercontradance.org/circleleft.html"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/circle-left/2024-04-06/"
    start: "2024-04-06T18:30:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-04-06T22:00:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Oakland
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$20
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Monterey Contra Dance
    details: "Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! \nLessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. \n​Prices: \n\n$12 General\n​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations\n$5 active military & full-time students, with ID\nFREE! for children 12 & under ​"
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-04-06/"
    start: "2024-04-06T18:40:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-04-06T22:00:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Monterey
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$12
    organisation: Monterey Country Dance Community
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Berkeley English Dance
    details: "BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at \nChrist Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. \nContra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. \nEnglish Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. \nBoth are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. \nIn addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have Facebook groups: \n\nBerkeley Contra Dance\nBerkeley English Country Dance"
    links:
      - "https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-04-11/"
    start: "2024-04-11T19:15:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-04-11T22:00:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Berkeley
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $6-$25
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: San Luis Obispo Monthly Contra Dance
    details: "Live music and gender-neutral calling at the monthly contra dance in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dances are monthly on the 2nd Saturday. 6:30 lesson, dancing until 9:30."
    links:
      - "https://www.cccds.org/schedule/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/san-luis-obispo-monthly-contra-dance/2024-04-13/"
    start: "2024-04-13T18:30:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-04-13T21:30:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: San Luis Obispo
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $10
    organisation: Central Coast Country Dance Society
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Berkeley Contra Dance
    details: "BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at \nChrist Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. \nContra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. \nEnglish Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. \nBoth are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. \nIn addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have Facebook groups: \n\nBerkeley Contra Dance\nBerkeley English Country Dance"
    links:
      - "https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-04-18/"
    start: "2024-04-18T20:00:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-04-18T22:30:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Berkeley
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    callers:
      - Doe Taryn
    price: $6-$25
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Monterey Contra Dance
    details: "Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! \nLessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. \n​Prices: \n\n$12 General\n​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations\n$5 active military & full-time students, with ID\nFREE! for children 12 & under ​"
    links:
      - "https://montereycontradance.org/index.html"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-04-20/"
    start: "2024-04-20T18:40:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-04-20T22:00:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Monterey
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$12
    organisation: Monterey Country Dance Community
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Sacramento English Country Dance
    details: "English Country Dance at the Young Ladies’ Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information."
    links:
      - "https://sactocds.wordpress.com/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-english-country-dance-third-sunday/2024-04-21/"
    start: "2024-04-21T13:30:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-04-21T17:00:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Sacramento
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$12
    organisation: Sacramento Country Dance Society
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Berkeley English Dance
    details: "BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at \nChrist Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. \nContra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. \nEnglish Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. \nBoth are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. \nIn addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have Facebook groups: \n\nBerkeley Contra Dance\nBerkeley English Country Dance"
    links:
      - "https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-04-25/"
    start: "2024-04-25T19:15:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-04-25T22:00:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Berkeley
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $6-$25
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Mendocino English Country Dance
    details: "Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). \nLive music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. \nDances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  \nFun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!"
    links:
      - "https://www.mendoecd.org/event/monthly-2022-05-28-2022-06-25-2022-07-23-2022-08-27-2022-09-24-2022-10-22-2022-11-26-2022-12-24-2023-05-27-2023-06-24-2023-12-23-2024-04-27/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2024-04-27/"
    start: "2024-04-27T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-04-27T22:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Caspar
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Take a Dance
    price: $15
    organisation: Mendocino English Country Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Anaheim Contra Dance
    details: "Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST. \nAlways live music! \nFamily-friendly, no partner required. \nEasy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm.\n\nFree parking."
    links:
      - "https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-04-27/"
    start: "2024-04-27T18:30:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-04-27T21:30:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Anaheim
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $12-$18
    organisation: The Living Tradition
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Sacramento Contra Dance
    details: "Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. \nCost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door."
    links:
      - "https://sactocds.wordpress.com/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-04-27/"
    start: "2024-04-27T18:30:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-04-27T22:00:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Sacramento
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$12
    organisation: Sacramento Country Dance Society
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Berkeley Contra Dance
    details: "BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at \nChrist Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. \nContra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. \nEnglish Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. \nBoth are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. \nIn addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have Facebook groups: \n\nBerkeley Contra Dance\nBerkeley English Country Dance"
    links:
      - "https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-05-02/"
    start: "2024-05-02T20:00:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-05-02T22:30:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Berkeley
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    callers:
      - Deanna Rubin
    price: $6-$25
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Circle Left
    details: Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month.
    links:
      - "https://www.queercontradance.org/circleleft.html"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/circle-left/2024-05-04/"
    start: "2024-05-04T18:30:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-05-04T22:00:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Oakland
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$20
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Monterey Contra Dance
    details: "Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! \nLessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. \n​Prices: \n\n$12 General\n​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations\n$5 active military & full-time students, with ID\nFREE! for children 12 & under ​"
    links:
      - "https://montereycontradance.org/index.html"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-05-04/"
    start: "2024-05-04T18:40:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-05-04T22:00:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Monterey
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$12
    organisation: Monterey Country Dance Community
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Berkeley English Dance
    details: "BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at \nChrist Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. \nContra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. \nEnglish Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. \nBoth are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. \nIn addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have Facebook groups: \n\nBerkeley Contra Dance\nBerkeley English Country Dance"
    links:
      - "https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-05-09/"
    start: "2024-05-09T19:15:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-05-09T22:00:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Berkeley
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $6-$25
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: San Luis Obispo Monthly Contra Dance
    details: "Live music and gender-neutral calling at the monthly contra dance in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dances are monthly on the 2nd Saturday. 6:30 lesson, dancing until 9:30."
    links:
      - "https://www.cccds.org/schedule/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/san-luis-obispo-monthly-contra-dance/2024-05-11/"
    start: "2024-05-11T18:30:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-05-11T21:30:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: San Luis Obispo
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Little Big Band
    callers:
      - Kelsey Hartman
    price: $10
    organisation: Central Coast Country Dance Society
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Berkeley Contra Dance
    details: "BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at \nChrist Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. \nContra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. \nEnglish Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. \nBoth are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. \nIn addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have Facebook groups: \n\nBerkeley Contra Dance\nBerkeley English Country Dance"
    links:
      - "https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-05-16/"
    start: "2024-05-16T20:00:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-05-16T22:30:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Berkeley
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    callers:
      - Alan Winston
    price: $6-$25
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Monterey Contra Dance
    details: "Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! \nLessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. \n​Prices: \n\n$12 General\n​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations\n$5 active military & full-time students, with ID\nFREE! for children 12 & under ​"
    links:
      - "https://montereycontradance.org/index.html"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-05-18/"
    start: "2024-05-18T18:40:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-05-18T22:00:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Monterey
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$12
    organisation: Monterey Country Dance Community
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Sacramento English Country Dance
    details: "English Country Dance at the Young Ladies’ Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information."
    links:
      - "https://sactocds.wordpress.com/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-english-country-dance-third-sunday/2024-05-19/"
    start: "2024-05-19T13:30:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-05-19T17:00:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Sacramento
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Quite Carried Away
    callers:
      - Gary Sandler
    price: $5-$12
    organisation: Sacramento Country Dance Society
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Berkeley English Dance
    details: "BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at \nChrist Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. \nContra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. \nEnglish Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. \nBoth are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. \nIn addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have Facebook groups: \n\nBerkeley Contra Dance\nBerkeley English Country Dance"
    links:
      - "https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-05-23/"
    start: "2024-05-23T19:15:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-05-23T22:00:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Berkeley
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $6-$25
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Mendocino English Country Dance
    details: "Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). \nLive music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. \nDances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  \nFun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!"
    links:
      - "https://www.mendoecd.org/event/monthly-2022-05-28-2022-06-25-2022-07-23-2022-08-27-2022-09-24-2022-10-22-2022-11-26-2022-12-24-2023-05-27-2023-06-24-2023-12-23-2024-05-25/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2024-05-25/"
    start: "2024-05-25T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-05-25T22:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Caspar
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Take a Dance
    price: $15
    organisation: Mendocino English Country Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Anaheim Contra Dance
    details: "Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST. \nAlways live music! \nFamily-friendly, no partner required. \nEasy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm.\n\nFree parking."
    links:
      - "https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-05-25/"
    start: "2024-05-25T18:30:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-05-25T21:30:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Anaheim
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $12-$18
    organisation: The Living Tradition
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Berkeley Contra Dance
    details: "BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at \nChrist Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. \nContra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. \nEnglish Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. \nBoth are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. \nIn addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have Facebook groups: \n\nBerkeley Contra Dance\nBerkeley English Country Dance"
    links:
      - "https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-05-30/"
    start: "2024-05-30T20:00:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-05-30T22:30:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Berkeley
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - The Cain Raisers
    callers:
      - Kelsey Hartman
    price: $6-$25
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Circle Left
    details: Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month.
    links:
      - "https://www.queercontradance.org/circleleft.html"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/circle-left/2024-06-01/"
    start: "2024-06-01T18:30:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-06-01T22:00:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Oakland
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$20
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Monterey Contra Dance
    details: "Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! \nLessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. \n​Prices: \n\n$12 General\n​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations\n$5 active military & full-time students, with ID\nFREE! for children 12 & under ​"
    links:
      - "https://montereycontradance.org/index.html"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-06-01/"
    start: "2024-06-01T18:40:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-06-01T22:00:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Monterey
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$12
    organisation: Monterey Country Dance Community
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml