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events:
  - 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/2024-11-21/"
    start: "2024-11-21T20:00:00-08:00"
    end: "2024-11-21T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Berkeley
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Uncle Dave
    callers:
      - Claire Takemori
    price: $6-$25
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Friday Night English Dance
    details: "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org \nSliding scale: $7 – $20."
    links:
      - "https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5916"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-11-22/"
    start: "2024-11-22T19:30:00-08:00"
    end: "2024-11-22T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: $7-$20
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: CDK Contra & Square Dance
    details: "Contra & Square Dance – Beginning Workshop 7pm, Dancing 7:30-10:30pm \n4th Saturday Schedule: \n\nFebruary 24: Contra & Squares with Hawks and Owls String Band, calls by Karin Neils & Friends \nMarch 23: Contra & Squares with Soltre, calls by Mike Clark\nJune 22: Contra & Squares – ADVANCED Dance  Brook Farm, calls by Laurie Pietravalle\n\nSuggested donation $5-$20"
    links:
      - "https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-square-dance/2024-11-23/"
    start: "2024-11-23T19:00:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-11-23T22:30:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: MI
    city: Kalamazoo
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Pimento Mori
    callers:
      - Mike Clark
    price: $5-$20
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: John C. Campbell Folk School Contra Dance
    details: "Join us for a favorite Folk School pastime of contras, squares, circles, sets, and more. Dances feature live music with callers teaching dances. \n\nTraditional Group Dancing Weekend\nCaller: Charlotte Crittenden\nBand: Playing with Fyre\nKeith House Community Room\n\nA donation of $5-10 per adult is suggested for most events, but all are welcome regardless of contribution. Lineup and schedule are subject to change. Check our online events calendar for the most up-to-date information."
    links:
      - "https://www.folkschool.org/calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D178454205"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/john-c-campbell-folk-school-contra-dance-2/"
    start: "2024-11-23T19:00:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-11-23T22:00:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: NC
    city: Brasstown
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Playing with Fyre
    callers:
      - Charlotte Crittenden
    price: $5-$10
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: NACDS Contra Dance
    details: "Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.\nContra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.\nNewcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.\nCheck Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.\nWear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.\nMembers $10;  non-members $15."
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2024-11-23/"
    start: "2024-11-23T18:30:00-06:00"
    end: "2024-11-23T23:00:00-06:00"
    country: USA
    state: AL
    city: Huntsville
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: 4th Saturdays Contra Dance
    details: "Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. \nCovid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. \n\n\n7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson\n7:30 pm dancing starts\n10:30 dancing ends\n\nSome dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"
    links:
      - "https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=6008"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-11-23/"
    start: "2024-11-23T19:00:00-08:00"
    end: "2024-11-23T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Woe to Joy
    callers:
      - Laurel Thomas
    price: $6-$20
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Dancing Planet Contra Dance
    details: "Join us for an afternoon of contra dances in the Bumper Car Pavilion! Gaye Fifer will call to the music of Waverley Station (David Knight, fiddle; Liz Donaldson, piano, Ralph Gordon, bass & cello). Dance runs 3:00-6:00 pm, introductory session at 2:30 pm. \n$15.00, cash or Venmo. Sorry, no credit cards."
    links:
      - "https://dancingplanetproductions.com/contra/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/sunday-afternoon-dancing-planet-contra-dance-4/"
    start: "2024-11-24T14:30:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-11-24T18:00:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: MD
    city: Glen Echo
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Waverley Station
    callers:
      - Gaye Fifer
    price: $15
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: English Country Dance Atlanta
    details: "2nd, 4th, and 5th Sunday afternoons \n$9, cash or check"
    links:
      - "https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-atlanta-2nd-4th-and-5th-sunday-afternoons/2024-11-24/"
    start: "2024-11-24T15:00:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-11-24T17:30:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: GA
    city: Atlanta
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: $9
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: English Country Dance
    details: "All are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors! \n\n3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session\n4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance\nLeader: TBA\nLive Music: TBA\nBring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor.\nWear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes.\n\nWe are deeply grateful to be a part of our community dance organization, The Old Farmers Ball, and for their promotion and support of area traditional dance and music. \nFree of charge. \nFor schedule updates, visit the Old Farmers Ball website."
    links:
      - "https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/asheville-sunday-afternoon-english-country-dance-2/2024-11-24/"
    start: "2024-11-24T15:30:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-11-24T18:15:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: NC
    city: Asheville
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: free
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: English Country Dance
    details: "Twice-monthly English Country Dance session in Colorado Springs, CO. Each dance will be taught and then practiced. Great social atmosphere and fun!"
    links:
      - "https://www.meetup.com/english-county-dance-colorado-springs/events/304111734/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance/2024-11-24/"
    start: "2024-11-24T13:45:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-11-24T15:45:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CO
    city: Colorado Springs
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Hayward Contra Dance
    details: "We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. \nFor years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. \nSome of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: \nHayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. \nAs a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. \nMeeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. \nOur venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. \nThese features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have a Facebook group."
    links:
      - "https://sfbaycontra.org/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-11-24/"
    start: "2024-11-24T16:00:00-08:00"
    end: "2024-11-24T19:00:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Hayward
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: $15-$20
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Monday Evening English Country Dance
    details: "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
    links:
      - "https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2024-11-25/"
    start: "2024-11-25T20:00:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-11-25T22:30:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: MD
    city: Baltimore
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: San Francisco Contra Dance
    details: "2nd & 4th Wednesday in San Francisco! \nRole names: The role names usually used at this series are “Larks” and “Robins.” \nBeginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00-10:30 \nCheck our website for details. \n$25 supporters; $20 non-members; $15 members; $6 students or low-income; or pay what you can."
    links:
      - "https://bacds.org/series/contra/san_francisco_wed/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/san-francisco-contra-dance/2024-11-27/"
    start: "2024-11-27T19:30:00-08:00"
    end: "2024-11-27T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: San Francisco
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    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://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-11-28/"
    start: "2024-11-28T19:15:00-08:00"
    end: "2024-11-28T22:00:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Berkeley
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $6-$25
    organisation: CDSS
    cancelled: true
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Friday Night English Dance
    details: "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org \nSliding scale: $7 – $20."
    links:
      - "https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5917"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-11-29/"
    start: "2024-11-29T19:30:00-08:00"
    end: "2024-11-29T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    callers:
      - Erik Weberg
    price: $7-$20
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Fifth Saturday Contra at Guiding Star Grange
    details: "Caller and featured musicians vary each time; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. \nNote: Each dance series now has its own COVID protocol. We hope every dancer will feel comfortable at one or more dances."
    links:
      - "https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/fifth-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-11-30/"
    start: "2024-11-30T20:00:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-11-30T23:00:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: MA
    city: Greenfield
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
    price: $12-$20
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Monday Evening English Country Dance
    details: "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
    links:
      - "https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2024-12-02/"
    start: "2024-12-02T20:00:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-12-02T22:30:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: MD
    city: Baltimore
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: John C. Campbell Folk School Winter Dance Week
    details: "Join us for a favorite Folk School pastime of contras, squares, circles, sets, and more. Dances feature live music with callers teaching dances. \n\nWinter Dance Week, December 27-31\nDances open to the public\nCallers: Janet Shepherd, Seth Tepfer, Annie Fain Barralon, Claire Takemori, Wendy Graham, Dan Seppeler, Susan Kevra, and more.\nBands: 3 bands per night, including Serendipity, Chicken Feathers, Brasstown Balfolk Band, and more!\nKeith House Community Room\n\nA donation of $5-10 per adult is suggested for most events, but all are welcome regardless of contribution. Lineup and schedule are subject to change. Check our online events calendar for the most up-to-date information."
    links:
      - "https://folkschool.configio.com/pd/2572/winter-dance-week"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/john-c-campbell-folk-school-winter-dance-week/2024-12-27/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/john-c-campbell-folk-school-winter-dance-week/2024-12-28/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/john-c-campbell-folk-school-winter-dance-week/2024-12-29/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/john-c-campbell-folk-school-winter-dance-week/2024-12-30/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/john-c-campbell-folk-school-winter-dance-week/2024-12-31/"
    start: "2024-12-27T19:00:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-12-31T22:00:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: NC
    city: Brasstown
    styles:
      - balfolk
      - contra
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Brasstown Balfolk Band
      - Chicken Feathers
      - Serendipity
    callers:
      - Annie Fain Barralon
      - Claire Takemori
      - Dan Seppeler
      - Janet Shepherd
      - Seth Tepfer
      - Susan Kevra
      - Wendy Graham
    price: $482
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: 37th Ralph Page Dance Event
    details: "Sponsored by the New England Folk Festival Association \n\nCome to Ralph Page Dance Weekend. As one of NEFFA’s two major sponsored events, you’ll experience a full program of exceptional music, varied traditional dancing, and lots of opportunities to be learn what makes the Ralph Page community special.\nCallers: Sue Rosen, Steve Zakon-Anderson, and Tod Whittemore!\nLive Music by: David Langford, Randy Miller, Nat Backes, Bruce Rosen, and Sam Zakon-Anderson!\nCelebrate: This year, we will celebrate the careers and achievements of Randy Miller and Sylvia Miskoe–both former recipients of the Governor’s Arts Award for their long-time contribution to the folk heritage of New England. We invite you to come and share their musical journey with us through music and dance.\nScholarship Program: This year we are also restarting the scholarship program for new and developing callers. It is an opportunity to learn about the traditional dance and participate in our Callers’ Showcase. To apply, send an email to info@ralphpage.neffa.org.\nThe Ralph Page Dance Weekend committee: Chair: Tod Whittemore. Members: Paul Lizotte (Program), Don Heinold (Publicity), Matt Burke, Justin Godin, Richard Hart, Sandy Lafleur, Gary Nielsen, Andy Taylor-Blenis\nNotes: The Ralph Page Dance Legacy Weekend began in 1988 to recognize the contributions that Ralph Page made to contra and New England folk dancing. Ralph Page (1903-1985) was known as “the dean of contra dance callers.” He almost single-handedly kept contra dancing alive in the United States when many had abandoned their local dances for that new invention, the television. Page was a dance organizer, band leader, caller, author, and recording artist as well as a leader of weekly dances and dance camps.\n\nPage was one of the founders of the New England Folk Festival Association and served as its president from 1960-1963. The New Hampshire Library of Traditional Music and Dance is the site to which Ralph Page donated his archives.\nThe Ralph Page Dance Legacy Weekend presents traditional New England contra and square dancing as Page did it, along with modern dance styles as well.\n\n\nClothing & Footwear: Just bring clean shoes to dance in to preserve the floor (no high heels please). Dress is comfortable and as you like.\nRole Terms are: “Ladies & Gents,” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works for them, as has been done for many years."
    links:
      - "https://www.neffa.org/annual-ralph-page-dance-event/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/new-england-folk-festivals-37th-ralph-page-dance-event/2025-01-10/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/new-england-folk-festivals-37th-ralph-page-dance-event/2025-01-11/"
    start: "2025-01-10T19:30:00-05:00"
    end: "2025-01-11T22:00:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: MA
    city: Worcester
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    callers:
      - Don Heinold
      - Steve Zakon-Anderson
      - Sue Rosen
      - Tod Whittemore
    price: $55-$65
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Carolina Meltdown
    details: "Come join us for an amazing contra dance weekend featuring the bands Topspin (Owen Morrison, Anna Patton, Emily Troll, & Stefan Amidon) and Hot Coffee Breakdown (Tom Cunningham, Kate Sanders, & Luis de Leon). Our wonderful callers will be Rick Mohr and Darlene Underwood. \nHosted by the Charlotte Contra Dancers and held at beautiful YMCA Camp Thunderbird in Lake Wylie, South Carolina. Visit our website for more details."
    links:
      - "https://www.charlottecontradance.org/carolina-meltdown"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/carolina-meltdown/"
    start_date: 2025-03-21
    end_date: 2025-03-23
    country: USA
    state: SC
    city: Lake Wylie
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Hot Coffee Breakdown
      - Topspin
    callers:
      - Darlene Underwood
      - Rick Mohr
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Acadia Festival of Traditional Music & Dance
    details: "A week-long summer festival of classes, workshops and concerts in Bar Harbor, ME, celebrating Celtic-influenced traditional music and dance."
    links:
      - "https://acadiatradfestival.org/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/acadia-festival-of-traditional-music-dance/"
    start: "2025-06-22T14:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-06-28T09:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: ME
    city: Bar Harbor
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml