---
events:
  - name: Richmond Saturday Night Contra Dance (TADAMS)
    details: "Music: TBD\nCaller: TBD\nAdmission: $9 members/students, $12 non-members, 18 & under free.\nBeginner’s Workshop: Arrive early at 6:45pm to learn or review basic steps.\nCOVID: While vaccinations are excellent for preventing disease, TADAMS will no longer require proof of vaccination to participate in our dances.  Wearing a mask remains optional."
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-saturday-night-contra-dance-tadams-5/"
    start: "2023-12-09T18:45:00-05:00"
    end: "2023-12-09T22:30:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: VA
    city: Richmond
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $9-$12
    organisation: TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)
    source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml
  - name: Richmond Sunday Afternoon Contra Dance (TADAMS)
    details: "Music: To Be Announced\nCaller: To Be Announced\nAdmission: $9 members/students, $12 non-members, 18 & under free.\nBeginner’s Workshop: Arrive early at 1:45pm to learn or review basic steps.\nCOVID: While vaccinations are excellent for preventing disease, TADAMS will no longer require proof of vaccination to participate in our dances.  Wearing a mask remains optional."
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-sunday-afternoon-contra-dance-tadams-3/"
    start: "2023-12-17T13:45:00-05:00"
    end: "2023-12-17T17:30:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: VA
    city: Richmond
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $9-$12
    organisation: TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)
    source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml
  - name: TADAMS 2nd Sunday Afternoon Contra Dance
    details: "Join the Richmond VA contra dance, hosted by TADAMS, in the beautiful historic Ginter Hall on 2nd Sunday afternoons. Beginner lesson at 1:45pm; dance from 2:30-5:30. Check our full calendar for caller and band details. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free.  \n "
    links:
      - "https://tadamsva.org/dance/sunday-contra-dance-lgra-1-14-2024/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/tadams-2nd-sunday-afternoon-contra-dance/2024-01-14/"
    start: "2024-01-14T13:45:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-01-14T17:30:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: VA
    city: Richmond
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Jim Harrington & Rya Martin
    callers:
      - Will Martin
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Richmond Saturday Night Contra Dance
    details: "Join the Richmond, VA, contra dance, hosted by TADAMS at the West End Ballroom for a Saturday evening dance. Beginner lesson at 6:45pm, dance from 7:30-10:30pm. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free. Please check our full website calendar for caller and band details. "
    links:
      - "https://tadamsva.org/dance/saturday-contra-dance-web-1-27-2023/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-saturday-night-contra-dance/2024-01-27/"
    start: "2024-01-27T18:45:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-01-27T22:30:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: VA
    city: Richmond
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Petrichord
    callers:
      - Virginia Varland
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: TADAMS 2nd Sunday Afternoon Contra Dance
    details: "Join the Richmond VA contra dance, hosted by TADAMS, in the beautiful historic Ginter Hall on 2nd Sunday afternoons. Beginner lesson at 1:45pm; dance from 2:30-5:30. Check our full calendar for caller and band details. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free.  \n "
    links:
      - "https://tadamsva.org/dance/sunday-contra-dance-lgra-2-11-2024/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/tadams-2nd-sunday-afternoon-contra-dance/2024-02-11/"
    start: "2024-02-11T13:45:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-02-11T17:30:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: VA
    city: Richmond
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Richmond Saturday Night Contra Dance
    details: "Join the Richmond, VA, contra dance, hosted by TADAMS at the West End Ballroom for a Saturday evening dance. Beginner lesson at 6:45pm, dance from 7:30-10:30pm. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free. Please check our full website calendar for caller and band details."
    links:
      - "https://tadamsva.org/dance/saturday-contra-dance-web-2-24-2023/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-saturday-night-contra-dance/2024-02-24/"
    start: "2024-02-24T18:45:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-02-24T22:30:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: VA
    city: Richmond
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Stay All Night
    callers:
      - Jack Maus
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: TADAMS 2nd Sunday Afternoon Contra Dance
    details: "Join the Richmond VA contra dance, hosted by TADAMS, in the beautiful historic Ginter Hall on 2nd Sunday afternoons. Beginner lesson at 1:45pm; dance from 2:30-5:30. Check our full calendar for caller and band details. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free."
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/tadams-2nd-sunday-afternoon-contra-dance/2024-03-10/"
    start: "2024-03-10T13:45:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-03-10T17:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: VA
    city: Richmond
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Richmond Saturday Night Contra Dance
    details: "Join the Richmond, VA, contra dance, hosted by TADAMS at the West End Ballroom for a Saturday evening dance. Beginner lesson at 6:45pm, dance from 7:30-10:30pm. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free. Please check our full website calendar for caller and band details."
    links:
      - "https://tadamsva.org/dance/saturday-contra-dance-web-3-23-2024/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-saturday-night-contra-dance/2024-03-23/"
    start: "2024-03-23T18:45:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-03-23T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: VA
    city: Richmond
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Springforth Ball and Dance Weekend
    details: "The Traditional American Dance and Music Society\ninvites you to the\n27th Annual Springforth Ball & Dance Weekend\nApril 12-13-14, 2024 \nFeaturing\nDrive Train\nEd Howe (fiddle)\nBennett Konesni (guitar), and\nNoah Fishman (bass, mandolin & bouzouki) \nwith Gaye Fifer calling \nJoin us for a high energy weekend of food, dance, music, and workshops."
    links:
      - "https://tadamsva.org/springforth-2024/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/springforth-ball-and-dance-weekend/"
    start: "2024-04-12T19:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-04-14T15:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: VA
    city: Richmond
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Drive Train
    callers:
      - Gaye Fifer
    organisation: TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Richmond Saturday Night Contra Dance
    details: "Join the Richmond, VA, contra dance, hosted by TADAMS at the West End Ballroom for a Saturday evening dance. Beginner lesson at 6:45pm, dance from 7:30-10:30pm. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free. Please check our full website calendar for caller and band details."
    links:
      - "https://tadamsva.org/dance/saturday-contra-dance-web-4-27-2024/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-saturday-night-contra-dance/2024-04-27/"
    start: "2024-04-27T18:45:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-04-27T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: VA
    city: Richmond
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: TADAMS 2nd Sunday Afternoon Contra Dance
    details: "Join the Richmond VA contra dance, hosted by TADAMS, in the beautiful historic Ginter Hall on 2nd Sunday afternoons. Beginner lesson at 1:45pm; dance from 2:30-5:30. Check our full calendar for caller and band details. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free."
    links:
      - "https://tadamsva.org/dance/sunday-contra-dance-lgra-5-12-2024/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/tadams-2nd-sunday-afternoon-contra-dance/2024-05-12/"
    start: "2024-05-12T14:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-05-12T17:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: VA
    city: Richmond
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Cutie and the Hot Wings
    callers:
      - Caroline Barnes
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Richmond Saturday Night Contra Dance
    details: "Join the Richmond, VA, contra dance, hosted by TADAMS at the West End Ballroom for a Saturday evening dance. Beginner lesson at 6:45pm, dance from 7:30-10:30pm. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free. Please check our full website calendar for caller and band details."
    links:
      - "https://tadamsva.org/dance/saturday-contra-dance-web-5-25-2024/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-saturday-night-contra-dance/2024-05-25/"
    start: "2024-05-25T18:45:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-05-25T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: VA
    city: Richmond
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Cojiro
    callers:
      - Gwyn Williams
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: TADAMS 2nd Sunday Afternoon Contra Dance
    details: "Join the Richmond VA contra dance, hosted by TADAMS, in the beautiful historic Ginter Hall on 2nd Sunday afternoons. Beginner lesson at 1:45pm; dance from 2:30-5:30. Check our full calendar for caller and band details. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free."
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/tadams-2nd-sunday-afternoon-contra-dance/2024-06-09/"
    start: "2024-06-09T13:45:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-06-09T17:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: VA
    city: Richmond
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)
    cancelled: true
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Richmond Saturday Night Contra Dance
    details: "Join the Richmond, VA, contra dance, hosted by TADAMS at the West End Ballroom for a Saturday evening dance. Beginner lesson at 6:45pm, dance from 7:30-10:30pm. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free. Please check our full website calendar for caller and band details."
    links:
      - "https://tadamsva.org/dance/saturday-contra-dance-web-6-22-2024/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-saturday-night-contra-dance/2024-06-22/"
    start: "2024-06-22T18:45:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-06-22T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: VA
    city: Richmond
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - The Hot Seats
    callers:
      - April Blum
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Richmond Saturday Night Contra Dance
    details: "Join the Richmond, VA, contra dance, hosted by TADAMS at the West End Ballroom for a Saturday evening dance. Beginner lesson at 6:45pm, dance from 7:30-10:30pm. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free. Please check our full website calendar for caller and band details."
    links:
      - "https://tadamsva.org/dance/saturday-contra-dance-web-7-27-2024/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-saturday-night-contra-dance/2024-07-27/"
    start: "2024-07-27T18:45:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-07-27T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: VA
    city: Richmond
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Playing with Fyre
    callers:
      - Joy Greenwolfe
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Richmond Saturday Night Contra Dance
    details: "Join the Richmond, VA, contra dance, hosted by TADAMS at the West End Ballroom for a Saturday evening dance. Beginner lesson at 6:45pm, dance from 7:30-10:30pm. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free. Please check our full website calendar for caller and band details."
    links:
      - "https://tadamsva.org/dance/saturday-contra-dance-web-8-24-2024/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-saturday-night-contra-dance/2024-08-24/"
    start: "2024-08-24T18:45:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-08-24T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: VA
    city: Richmond
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Afton Crossing
    callers:
      - George Segebade
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Richmond Saturday Night Contra Dance
    details: "Join the Richmond, VA, contra dance, hosted by TADAMS at the West End Ballroom for a Saturday evening dance. Beginner lesson at 6:45pm, dance from 7:30-10:30pm. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free. Please check our full website calendar for caller and band details."
    links:
      - "https://tadamsva.org/dance/saturday-contra-dance-web-9-28-2024/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-saturday-night-contra-dance/2024-09-28/"
    start: "2024-09-28T18:45:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-09-28T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: VA
    city: Richmond
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Rhythmajigs
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Sunday Contra Dance
    details: "Join as we return to enjoying Sunday afternoon dances at the beautiful, historic Ginter Hall throughout the cooler months! \n\nMusic: Go Figure (Charlottesville) with Janet Muse on piano and Mike Dunn on fiddle.\nCaller: TBD\nAdmission: $10 members/students, $15 non-members, 14 & under free.\nBeginner’s Workshop: Arrive early at 1:45pm to learn or review basic steps."
    links:
      - "https://tadamsva.org/dance/sunday-contra-dance-lgra-10-13-2024/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/sunday-contra-dance-with-go-figure-in-richmond-va/"
    start: "2024-10-13T13:45:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-10-13T17:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: VA
    city: Richmond
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Go Figure
    callers:
      - Greg Frock
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Richmond Saturday Night Contra Dance
    details: "Join the Richmond, VA, contra dance, hosted by TADAMS at the West End Ballroom for a Saturday evening dance. Beginner lesson at 6:45pm, dance from 7:30-10:30pm. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free. Please check our full website calendar for caller and band details."
    links:
      - "https://tadamsva.org/dance/saturday-contra-dance-web-10-26-2024/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-saturday-night-contra-dance/2024-10-26/"
    start: "2024-10-26T18:45:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-10-26T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: VA
    city: Richmond
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Coral Riff
    callers:
      - Kenny Greer
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Saturday Night Contra Dance
    details: "Saturday Contra Dance with In Wildness… & Kappy Laning (WEB), \r\n\r\nNovember 9 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm\r\n\r\nLocation: West End Ballroom, 2300 John Rolfe Parkway,Henrico, VA 23233\r\n\r\nMusic: In Wildness is the Preservation of the World (Charlottesville) with T. J. Crow on mandolin, Sue Read on piano, and Jim Morrison on fiddle.\r\n\r\nCaller: Kappy Laning (Maryland)\r\n\r\nAdmission: $10 members/students, $15 non-members, 14 & under free.\r\n\r\nBeginner’s Workshop: Arrive early at 6:45pm to learn or review basic steps."
    links:
      - "https://tadamsva.org/dance/saturday-contra-dance-web-11-9-2024/"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/1811272235947085/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-saturday-night-contra-dance/2024-11-09/"
    start: "2024-11-09T18:45:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-11-09T22:30:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: VA
    city: Richmond
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - In Wildness is the Preservation of the World
    callers:
      - Kappy Laning
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)
    source: events/usa/richmond.yaml
  - name: Richmond 2nd Sunday Afternoon Contra Dance
    details: "Join us in Richmond, VA for a Sunday afternoon contra dance, hosted by TADAMS, at the beautiful historic Ginter Hall. Beginner lesson at 1:45pm, dance from 2:30-5:30pm. Please see our full website calendar for band and caller details. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members & students, children under 13 are free."
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-2nd-sunday-afternoon-contra-dance/2024-11-10/"
    start: "2024-11-10T13:45:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-11-10T17:30:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: VA
    city: Richmond
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)
    cancelled: true
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Saturday Night Contra Dance
    details: "Join the Richmond, VA, contra dance, hosted by TADAMS at the West End Ballroom for a Saturday evening dance. Beginner lesson at 6:45pm, dance from 7:30-10:30pm. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free. Please check our full website calendar for caller and band details."
    links:
      - "https://tadamsva.org/dance/saturday-contra-dance-web-11-23-2024/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-saturday-night-contra-dance/2024-11-23/"
    start: "2024-11-23T18:45:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-11-23T22:30:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: VA
    city: Richmond
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Flamingo Sketches
    callers:
      - Virginia Varland
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Saturday Night Contra Dance
    details: "Saturday Contra Dance with Flamingo Sketches & Virginia Varland (WEB)\r\nNovember 23 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm\r\nLocation: West End Ballroom, 2300 John Rolfe Parkway,Henrico, VA 23233\r\n\r\nMusic: Flamingo Sketches with Tom Krumm on fiddle and mandolin, and Jared Kirkpatrick on piano, mandolin, foot percussion, and fiddle.\r\n\r\nCaller: Virginia Varland (Richmond, VA)\r\n\r\nAdmission: $10 members/students, $15 non-members, 14 & under free.\r\n\r\nBeginner’s Workshop: Arrive early at 6:45pm to learn or review basic steps."
    links:
      - "https://tadamsva.org/dance/saturday-contra-dance-web-11-23-2024/"
    start: "2024-11-23T18:45:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-11-23T22:30:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: VA
    city: Richmond
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Flamingo Sketches
    callers:
      - Virginia Varland
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)
    source: events/usa/richmond.yaml
  - name: Sunday Afternoon Contra Dance
    details: "Sunday Contra Dance with the McKenzies and Ben Allbrandt (LGRA)\r\nSNOWFLAKE BALL - wear your holiday attire!\r\n\r\nDecember 15 @ 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm\r\n\r\nLocation: Lewis Ginter Recreation Association, 3421 Hawthorne Ave,Richmond, VA 23222\r\n\r\nMusic: The McKenzies (Salem, VA) with Woody McKenzie on fiddle and Marcia McKenzie on guitar.\r\n\r\nCaller: Ben Allbrandt (Norfolk, VA)\r\n\r\nAdmission: $10 members/students, $15 non-members, 14 & under free.\r\n\r\nBeginner’s Workshop: Arrive early at 1:45pm to learn or review basic steps."
    links:
      - "https://tadamsva.org/dance/sunday-contra-dance-lgra-12-15-2024/"
    start: "2024-12-15T13:45:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-12-15T17:30:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: VA
    city: Richmond
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - The McKenzies
    callers:
      - Ben Albrandt
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)
    source: events/usa/richmond.yaml
  - name: Springforth Ball & Dance Weekend
    details: "Featuring Playing with Fyre \nGeorge Paul (keyboard)\nRob Zisette (fiddle), and\nSteve Kemble (percussion) \nwith calling by Bob Isaacs"
    links:
      - "https://tadamsva.org/springforth-ball-2025/"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/430473763343161/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/28th-annual-springforth-ball-dance-weekend/"
    start: "2025-04-11T18:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-04-13T15:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: VA
    city: Richmond
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Playing with Fyre
    callers:
      - Bob Isaacs
    organisation: TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml