---
events:
  - name: Friday Contra Dance
    details: "All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. \n$5 – $25, pay what you can."
    links:
      - "https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-02-16/"
    start: "2024-02-16T19:30:00-06:00"
    end: "2024-02-16T22:30:00-06:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Nashville
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$25
    organisation: Nashville Country Dancers
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Friday Contra Dance
    details: "All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. \n$5 – $25, pay what you can."
    links:
      - "https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-03-01/"
    start: "2024-03-01T19:30:00-06:00"
    end: "2024-03-01T22:30:00-06:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Nashville
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$25
    organisation: Nashville Country Dancers
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Jonesborough Contra
    details: "Never contra danced before? We gotcha covered! You’ll want to be there at 7pm for the Newcomer Lesson. Dance begins at 7:30pm.  \n\nCost: $12 Adults, $8 Students, $30 Families\nCash or Venmo\nDonations to help cover expenses appreciated\nCome as you are, no partner needed\nShort newcomer lesson starts promptly at 7pm\nDance starts at 7:30pm\nFriends, families, and children welcome\n\nFollow us on Facebook & Instagram or on our website. \nWe are an all-volunteer nonprofit educational organization which is dedicated to the cultivation of a healthy community through traditional dance and music."
    links:
      - "https://historicjonesboroughdancesociety.net/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/jonesborough-tn-contra/"
    start: "2024-03-09T19:00:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-03-09T22:30:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Johnson City
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Wabi Sabi
    callers:
      - Timothy Klein
    price: $8-$12
    organisation: Historic Jonesborough Dance Society
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Friday Contra Dance
    details: "All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. \n$5 – $25, pay what you can."
    links:
      - "https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-03-15/"
    start: "2024-03-15T19:30:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-03-15T22:30:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Nashville
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$25
    organisation: Nashville Country Dancers
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Jonesborough Contra
    details: "Never contra danced before? We gotcha covered! You’ll want to be there at 7pm for the Newcomer Lesson. Dance begins at 7:30pm.  \n\nCost: $12 Adults, $8 Students, $30 Families\nCash or Venmo\nDonations to help cover expenses appreciated\nCome as you are, no partner needed\nShort newcomer lesson starts promptly at 7pm\nDance starts at 7:30pm\nFriends, families, and children welcome\n\nFollow us on Facebook & Instagram or on our website. \nWe are an all-volunteer nonprofit educational organization which is dedicated to the cultivation of a healthy community through traditional dance and music."
    links:
      - "https://historicjonesboroughdancesociety.net/events"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/jonesborough-tn-contra-2/"
    start: "2024-03-23T19:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-03-23T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Johnson City
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Marbelous Daves
    callers:
      - Earl McGill
    price: $8-$12
    organisation: Historic Jonesborough Dance Society
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Friday Contra Dance
    details: "All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. \n$5 – $25, pay what you can."
    links:
      - "https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-03-29/"
    start: "2024-03-29T19:30:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-03-29T22:30:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Nashville
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$25
    organisation: Nashville Country Dancers
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Friday Contra Dance
    details: "All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. \n$5 – $25, pay what you can."
    links:
      - "https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-04-05/"
    start: "2024-04-05T19:30:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-04-05T22:30:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Nashville
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$25
    organisation: Nashville Country Dancers
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Jonesborough Contra
    details: "Never contra danced before? We gotcha covered! You’ll want to be there at 7pm for the Newcomer Lesson. Dance begins at 7:30pm.  \n\nCost: $12 Adults, $8 Students, $30 Families\nCash or Venmo\nDonations to help cover expenses appreciated\nCome as you are, no partner needed\nShort newcomer lesson starts promptly at 7pm\nDance starts at 7:30pm\nFriends, families, and children welcome\n\nFollow us on Facebook & Instagram or on our website. \nWe are an all-volunteer nonprofit educational organization which is dedicated to the cultivation of a healthy community through traditional dance and music."
    links:
      - "https://historicjonesboroughdancesociety.net/events"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/jonesborough-tn-contra-3/"
    start: "2024-04-13T19:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-04-13T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Jonesborough
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - George Paul
    callers:
      - Claire Takemori
    price: $8-$12
    organisation: Historic Jonesborough Dance Society
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Friday Contra Dance
    details: "All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. \n$5 – $25, pay what you can."
    links:
      - "https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-04-19/"
    start: "2024-04-19T19:30:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-04-19T22:30:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Nashville
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$25
    organisation: Nashville Country Dancers
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater
    details: "The Knoxville Contra Dance is pleased to offer a weekly contra dance at the historic Laurel Theater in Knoxville. We feature a community of callers and musicians and an intimate and friendly crowd of dancers. An introductory workshop is offered starting at 7:30, perfect for the experienced and the newcomer alike, followed by dancing to live music from 8 until we all go home. All dances are taught and no partner or experience are required. No one turned away for lack of funds."
    links:
      - "https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-dance-at-the-laurel-theater/2024-04-22/"
    start: "2024-04-22T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-04-22T23:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Knoxville
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$10
    organisation: Knoxville Contra Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Jonesborough Contra
    details: "Never contra danced before? We gotcha covered! You’ll want to be there at 7pm for the Newcomer Lesson. Dance begins at 7:30pm.  \n\nCost: $12 Adults, $8 Students, $30 Families\nCash or Venmo\nDonations to help cover expenses appreciated\nCome as you are, no partner needed\nShort newcomer lesson starts promptly at 7pm\nDance starts at 7:30pm\nFriends, families, and children welcome\n\nFollow us on Facebook & Instagram or on our website. \nWe are an all-volunteer nonprofit educational organization which is dedicated to the cultivation of a healthy community through traditional dance and music."
    links:
      - "https://historicjonesboroughdancesociety.net/events"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/jonesborough-tn-contra-4/"
    start: "2024-04-27T19:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-04-27T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Jonesborough
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Laurie Fisher & Nik Coker
    callers:
      - Charley Harvey
    price: $8-$12
    organisation: Historic Jonesborough Dance Society
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater
    details: "The Knoxville Contra Dance is pleased to offer a weekly contra dance at the historic Laurel Theater in Knoxville. We feature a community of callers and musicians and an intimate and friendly crowd of dancers. An introductory workshop is offered starting at 7:30, perfect for the experienced and the newcomer alike, followed by dancing to live music from 8 until we all go home. All dances are taught and no partner or experience are required. No one turned away for lack of funds."
    links:
      - "https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-dance-at-the-laurel-theater/2024-04-29/"
    start: "2024-04-29T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-04-29T23:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Knoxville
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$10
    organisation: Knoxville Contra Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Friday Contra Dance
    details: "All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. \n$5 – $25, pay what you can."
    links:
      - "https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-05-03/"
    start: "2024-05-03T19:30:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-05-03T22:30:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Nashville
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$25
    organisation: Nashville Country Dancers
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater
    details: "The Knoxville Contra Dance is pleased to offer a weekly contra dance at the historic Laurel Theater in Knoxville. We feature a community of callers and musicians and an intimate and friendly crowd of dancers. An introductory workshop is offered starting at 7:30, perfect for the experienced and the newcomer alike, followed by dancing to live music from 8 until we all go home. All dances are taught and no partner or experience are required. No one turned away for lack of funds."
    links:
      - "https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-dance-at-the-laurel-theater/2024-05-06/"
    start: "2024-05-06T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-05-06T23:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Knoxville
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$10
    organisation: Knoxville Contra Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Jonesborough Contra
    details: "Never contra danced before? We gotcha covered! You’ll want to be there at 7pm for the Newcomer Lesson. Dance begins at 7:30pm.  \n\nCost: $12 Adults, $8 Students, $30 Families\nCash or Venmo\nDonations to help cover expenses appreciated\nCome as you are, no partner needed\nShort newcomer lesson starts promptly at 7pm\nDance starts at 7:30pm\nFriends, families, and children welcome\n\nFollow us on Facebook & Instagram or on our website. \nWe are an all-volunteer nonprofit educational organization which is dedicated to the cultivation of a healthy community through traditional dance and music."
    links:
      - "https://historicjonesboroughdancesociety.net/events"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/jonesborough-tn-contra-5/"
    start: "2024-05-11T19:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-05-11T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Jonesborough
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    callers:
      - Diane Silver
    price: $8-$12
    organisation: Historic Jonesborough Dance Society
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater
    details: "The Knoxville Contra Dance is pleased to offer a weekly contra dance at the historic Laurel Theater in Knoxville. We feature a community of callers and musicians and an intimate and friendly crowd of dancers. An introductory workshop is offered starting at 7:30, perfect for the experienced and the newcomer alike, followed by dancing to live music from 8 until we all go home. All dances are taught and no partner or experience are required. No one turned away for lack of funds."
    links:
      - "https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-dance-at-the-laurel-theater/2024-05-13/"
    start: "2024-05-13T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-05-13T23:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Knoxville
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$10
    organisation: Knoxville Contra Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Friday Contra Dance
    details: "All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. \n$5 – $25, pay what you can."
    links:
      - "https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-05-17/"
    start: "2024-05-17T19:30:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-05-17T22:30:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Nashville
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$25
    organisation: Nashville Country Dancers
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater
    details: "The Knoxville Contra Dance is pleased to offer a weekly contra dance at the historic Laurel Theater in Knoxville. We feature a community of callers and musicians and an intimate and friendly crowd of dancers. An introductory workshop is offered starting at 7:30, perfect for the experienced and the newcomer alike, followed by dancing to live music from 8 until we all go home. All dances are taught and no partner or experience are required. No one turned away for lack of funds."
    links:
      - "https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-dance-at-the-laurel-theater/2024-05-20/"
    start: "2024-05-20T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-05-20T23:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Knoxville
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$10
    organisation: Knoxville Contra Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Jonesborough Techno Contra
    details: "Never contra danced before? We gotcha covered! You’ll want to be there at 7pm for the Newcomer Lesson. Dance begins at 7:30pm.  \n\nCost: $12 Adults, $8 Students, $30 Families\nCash or Venmo\nDonations to help cover expenses appreciated\nCome as you are, no partner needed\nShort newcomer lesson starts promptly at 7pm\nDance starts at 7:30pm\nFriends, families, and children welcome\n\nFollow us on Facebook & Instagram or on our website. \nWe are an all-volunteer nonprofit educational organization which is dedicated to the cultivation of a healthy community through traditional dance and music."
    links:
      - "https://historicjonesboroughdancesociety.net/events"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/jonesborough-tn-contra-6/"
    start: "2024-05-25T19:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-05-25T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Jonesborough
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - DJ TacoShel
    callers:
      - Deanna Palumbo
    price: $8-$12
    organisation: Historic Jonesborough Dance Society
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater
    details: "The Knoxville Contra Dance is pleased to offer a weekly contra dance at the historic Laurel Theater in Knoxville. We feature a community of callers and musicians and an intimate and friendly crowd of dancers. An introductory workshop is offered starting at 7:30, perfect for the experienced and the newcomer alike, followed by dancing to live music from 8 until we all go home. All dances are taught and no partner or experience are required. No one turned away for lack of funds."
    links:
      - "https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-dance-at-the-laurel-theater/2024-05-27/"
    start: "2024-05-27T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-05-27T23:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Knoxville
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$10
    organisation: Knoxville Contra Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Friday Contra Dance
    details: "All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. \n$5 – $25, pay what you can."
    links:
      - "https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-05-31/"
    start: "2024-05-31T19:30:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-05-31T22:30:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Nashville
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$25
    organisation: Nashville Country Dancers
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater
    details: "The Knoxville Contra Dance is pleased to offer a weekly contra dance at the historic Laurel Theater in Knoxville. We feature a community of callers and musicians and an intimate and friendly crowd of dancers. An introductory workshop is offered starting at 7:30, perfect for the experienced and the newcomer alike, followed by dancing to live music from 8 until we all go home. All dances are taught and no partner or experience are required. No one turned away for lack of funds."
    links:
      - "https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-dance-at-the-laurel-theater/2024-06-03/"
    start: "2024-06-03T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-06-03T23:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Knoxville
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$10
    organisation: Knoxville Contra Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Friday Contra Dance
    details: "All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. \n$5 – $25, pay what you can."
    links:
      - "https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-06-07/"
    start: "2024-06-07T19:30:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-06-07T22:30:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Nashville
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$25
    organisation: Nashville Country Dancers
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Jonesborough Contra
    details: "Never contra danced before? We gotcha covered! You’ll want to be there at 7pm for the Newcomer Lesson. Dance begins at 7:30pm.  \n\nCost: $12 Adults, $8 Students, $30 Families\nCash or Venmo\nDonations to help cover expenses appreciated\nCome as you are, no partner needed\nShort newcomer lesson starts promptly at 7pm\nDance starts at 7:30pm\nFriends, families, and children welcome\n\nFollow us on Facebook & Instagram or on our website. \nWe are an all-volunteer nonprofit educational organization which is dedicated to the cultivation of a healthy community through traditional dance and music."
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/jonesborough-tn-contra-7/"
    start: "2024-06-08T19:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-06-08T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Johnson City
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Appalachian Roots
    callers:
      - Deanna Palumbo
    price: $8-$12
    organisation: Historic Jonesborough Dance Society
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater
    details: "The Knoxville Contra Dance is pleased to offer a weekly contra dance at the historic Laurel Theater in Knoxville. We feature a community of callers and musicians and an intimate and friendly crowd of dancers. An introductory workshop is offered starting at 7:30, perfect for the experienced and the newcomer alike, followed by dancing to live music from 8 until we all go home. All dances are taught and no partner or experience are required. No one turned away for lack of funds."
    links:
      - "https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-dance-at-the-laurel-theater/2024-06-10/"
    start: "2024-06-10T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-06-10T23:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Knoxville
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$10
    organisation: Knoxville Contra Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater
    details: "The Knoxville Contra Dance is pleased to offer a weekly contra dance at the historic Laurel Theater in Knoxville. We feature a community of callers and musicians and an intimate and friendly crowd of dancers. An introductory workshop is offered starting at 7:30, perfect for the experienced and the newcomer alike, followed by dancing to live music from 8 until we all go home. All dances are taught and no partner or experience are required. No one turned away for lack of funds."
    links:
      - "https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-dance-at-the-laurel-theater/2024-06-17/"
    start: "2024-06-17T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-06-17T23:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Knoxville
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$10
    organisation: Knoxville Contra Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Friday Contra Dance
    details: "All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. \n$5 – $25, pay what you can."
    links:
      - "https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-06-21/"
    start: "2024-06-21T19:30:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-06-21T22:30:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Nashville
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$25
    organisation: Nashville Country Dancers
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Jonesborough Contra
    details: "Never contra danced before? We gotcha covered! You’ll want to be there at 7pm for the Newcomer Lesson. Dance begins at 7:30pm.  \n\nCost: $12 Adults, $8 Students, $30 Families\nCash or Venmo\nDonations to help cover expenses appreciated\nCome as you are, no partner needed\nShort newcomer lesson starts promptly at 7pm\nDance starts at 7:30pm\nFriends, families, and children welcome\n\nFollow us on Facebook & Instagram or on our website. \nWe are an all-volunteer nonprofit educational organization which is dedicated to the cultivation of a healthy community through traditional dance and music."
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/jonesborough-tn-contra-8/"
    start: "2024-06-22T19:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-06-22T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Jonesborough
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Playing with Fyre
    callers:
      - Penelope Weinberger
    price: $8-$12
    organisation: Historic Jonesborough Dance Society
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater
    details: "The Knoxville Contra Dance is pleased to offer a weekly contra dance at the historic Laurel Theater in Knoxville. We feature a community of callers and musicians and an intimate and friendly crowd of dancers. An introductory workshop is offered starting at 7:30, perfect for the experienced and the newcomer alike, followed by dancing to live music from 8 until we all go home. All dances are taught and no partner or experience are required. No one turned away for lack of funds."
    links:
      - "https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-dance-at-the-laurel-theater/2024-06-24/"
    start: "2024-06-24T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-06-24T23:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Knoxville
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$10
    organisation: Knoxville Contra Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml