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events:
  - name: "New Year's Eve Ceilidh"
    links:
      - "https://www.efdss.org/whats-on/27-dances/11496-new-years-eve-ceilidh-2022"
    start: "2022-12-31T20:00:00+00:00"
    end: "2023-01-01T00:30:00+00:00"
    country: UK
    city: London
    styles:
      - e-ceilidh
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Silver Street Ceilidh Band
    callers:
      - Martin Clarke
    price: £35-£45
    organisation: EFDSS
    source: events/uk/efdss.yaml
  - name: Bhangra Ceilidh
    details: "A joyful night fusing the irresistible moves of ceilidh and bhangra dancing.\r\nKuljit Bhamra MBE, tabla player, composer, and producer, has collaborated with accordionist and composer Becky Price to produce an album of new bhangra ceilidh tunes which will be launched on the night – featuring newly composed music drawing from both vibrant traditions and designed to get people dancing! Kuljit will be joined by melodeonist and singer Hazel Askew to lead a band of brilliant young musicians brought together from alumni of the National Youth Folk Ensemble with specialist Indian instrumentalists.\r\n\r\nLeading callers Lisa Heywood and Hardeep Sahota will guide you through joyous dances fusing the irresistible moves of ceilidh and bhangra dancing! Sit back and enjoy interval dance spots from morris and bhangra dancers, the Outside Capering Crew (morris dancing) and Vasda Punjab (bhangra dancing).\r\n\r\nDances are suitable for all levels of experience - including none! The music can also be enjoyed as an aural treat! The callers will show you the moves and use gender-free calling. Come with your friends or on your own – ceilidhs are a great way to meet new people!"
    links:
      - "https://www.efdss.org/whats-on/27-dances/14104-bhangra-ceilidh-2024"
    start: "2024-11-02T19:00:00+00:00"
    end: "2024-11-02T22:00:00+00:00"
    country: UK
    city: London
    styles:
      - e-ceilidh
    workshop: false
    social: true
    callers:
      - Lisa Heywood
      - Hardeep Sahota
    price: £12-£18
    organisation: EFDSS
    source: events/uk/efdss.yaml
  - name: Family Barn Dance
    details: "Bring all the family and take part in lively dances from Britain and beyond in a supportive and fun environment!\r\n\r\nLive music inspires the dancing and expert callers guide the moves with simple instructions and gender-free calling.\r\nSheena Masson - caller\r\n\r\nPaul Scourfield - melodeon\r\n\r\nMichael Davidson - guitar\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nGroups should include a minimum of one adult for every four children. Children under five must be partnered by an adult and may need guiding or carrying through the dances.\r\n\r\nNo unaccompanied children or adults!"
    links:
      - "https://www.efdss.org/whats-on/27-dances/14068-17-11-24-familybarndance"
    start: "2024-11-17T15:00:00+00:00"
    end: "2024-11-17T16:30:00+00:00"
    country: UK
    city: London
    styles:
      - e-ceilidh
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Paul Scourfield & Michael Davidson
    callers:
      - Sheena Masson
    price: £2.50-£9.50
    organisation: EFDSS
    source: events/uk/efdss.yaml
  - name: Queer Ceilidh Dance Party
    details: "Queer Folk are back with another one of their famed queer ceilidh dance parties!\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nEnjoy a night of ceilidh dancing and drag! Hit our historic dancefloor with tunes from the queerest ceilidh band in town.\r\n\r\nNo dance experience necessary, just open arms! Everyone is welcome alone, with a partner, or with a group - regardless of gender identity or sexuality.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to making everyone feel welcome at our events, and so all calling will be gender-free at this dance\r\n\r\nDrag performer TBA\r\n\r\nUnder 16s must be accompanied by an adult"
    links:
      - "https://www.efdss.org/whats-on/27-dances/13896-queer-ceilidh-dance-party-november-2024"
    start: "2024-11-30T20:00:00+00:00"
    end: "2024-11-30T22:59:00+00:00"
    country: UK
    city: London
    styles:
      - e-ceilidh
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: £10-£15
    organisation: EFDSS
    source: events/uk/efdss.yaml
  - name: "New Year's Eve Ceilidh"
    details: "Dance away the old year and welcome in 2025 to irresistible sounds and lively dances!\r\n\r\nWith driving music from the fantastic ceilidh band Banter, popular caller Fee Lock will guide you through the moves with gender-free calling. Come with your friends or on your own - suitable for all levels of experience.\r\n\r\nAll genders and dress codes welcome!\r\n\r\nRecommended for everyone over 10 years (not suitable for young children).\r\n\r\nBar open and refreshments available.\r\n\r\nWhat is a ceilidh?\r\n\r\nA ceilidh (pronounced kay-lee) is a traditional social dancing event for everyone to enjoy. A Scottish Gaelic word that is used in England as well as Scotland to describe this type of sociable dance event. People are taught and guided through the dance figures by the caller. The dances are accompanied by live folk music. Often ceilidhs are danced at celebrations, festivals and community events as they are very accessible to new dancers.\r\n\r\nTickets available in advance only"
    links:
      - "https://www.efdss.org/whats-on/27-dances/14040-new-years-eve-ceilidh-2024"
    start: "2024-12-31T20:00:00+00:00"
    end: "2025-01-01T00:30:00+00:00"
    country: UK
    city: London
    styles:
      - e-ceilidh
      - s-ceilidh
    workshop: false
    social: true
    callers:
      - Fee Lock
    price: £39-£49
    organisation: EFDSS
    source: events/uk/efdss.yaml
  - name: Swedish concert and dance
    links:
      - "https://www.efdss.org/whats-on/26-gigs/14390-emma-reid-ellika-frisell-w-support-sawney-white-bird"
    start: "2025-03-22T18:00:00+00:00"
    end: "2025-03-22T22:15:00+00:00"
    country: UK
    city: London
    styles:
      - scandi
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Emma & Ellika Frisell
      - Sawney White Bird
    price: £10-£22
    organisation: EFDSS
    source: events/uk/efdss.yaml
  - name: Music & Dancing
    links:
      - "https://www.efdss.org/whats-on/26-gigs/14033-duo-niepold-cutting"
    start: "2025-04-09T19:30:00+01:00"
    end: "2025-04-09T21:30:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: London
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Duo Niepold-Cutting
    price: £10-£18
    organisation: EFDSS
    source: events/uk/efdss.yaml
  - name: Balfolk
    links:
      - "https://www.efdss.org/whats-on/26-gigs/14384-topette-2025"
    start: "2025-05-29T19:30:00+01:00"
    end: "2025-05-29T22:30:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: London
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Topette
    price: £10-£18
    organisation: EFDSS
    source: events/uk/efdss.yaml