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events:
  - name: Tallahassee Contra Dance
    details: "Join us for great contra dances usually held on the second and fourth Friday of the month (check website for details). No partner or experience needed. \nNOTE: This month there is only one dance due to holidays and it’s on the third Friday. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. This week, Vicki Morrison and new caller Bronwyn Chelette call the dances and TBD play the tunes."
    links:
      - "http://www.tallydancer.com/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/tallahassee-contra-dance-3/"
    start: "2023-11-17T19:15:00-05:00"
    end: "2023-11-17T22:00:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Tallahassee
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Bunny Bread Bandits
    callers:
      - Bronwyn Chelette
      - Vicki Morrison
    price: $6-$10
    organisation: Tallahassee Community Friends of Old Time Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml
  - name: Orlando Contra Dance
    details: "We hold energetic and fun contra dances on 2nd and 4th Fridays near Orlando, Florida, in the beautiful Winter Park Ballroom! Our group loves both traditional and contemporary music, which is usually live. We welcome all ages and have a large contingent of younger dancers. Students and jobless dance FREE! Check the schedule for directions, details, cancellations, and changes. Afterwards, we go next door to Jeremiah’s Italian Ice!"
    links:
      - "https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance/2023-12-08/"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/354019900502304/"
    start: "2023-12-08T19:00:00-05:00"
    end: "2023-12-08T22:30:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Winter Park
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - McIntyre
    callers:
      - Alice Raibourn
    price: $15
    organisation: Greater Orlando Contra Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml
  - name: Dancing Fish
    links:
      - "https://dancingfish.dance/"
    start_date: 2024-01-05
    end_date: 2024-01-06
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Melrose
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Audacious
    callers:
      - Frannie Marr
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Snow Ball Dance Weekend
    details: "We will be dancing January 26th, 27th and 28th in Gulfport, Florida to the music of two fabulous bands – Kingfisher, the eclectic duo of Cecilia Vacanti and Jeff Kaufman; and Nova, a neo-trad trio from New England featuring Kathleen Fownes, Everest Whitman, and Guillermo Sparrow-Pepin. Our callers will be Janine Smith and Will Mentor. \nRegistration opens October 15, and tickets are $120. After December 20, the price is $135."
    links:
      - "http://floridasnowball.tampabaycontra.com/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/snow-ball-dance-weekend/"
    start: "2024-01-26T18:00:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-01-28T14:00:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Gulfport
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Kingfisher
      - Nova
    callers:
      - Janine Smith
      - Will Mentor
    price: $120-$135
    organisation: Tampa Friends of Old Time Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Dancing Fish
    links:
      - "https://dancingfish.dance/"
    start_date: 2024-02-02
    end_date: 2024-02-03
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Melrose
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    callers:
      - Mary Wesley
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Jax Contra Dance
    details: "Welcome back, Jax Contra Dancers! We’re celebrating our return to contra dance after a 4-year break! Join us! \nCaller: Vicki Morrison from Tallahassee, FL. \nBand: A Fine Kettle of Fish from Jacksonville, FL. \n$10 adult, $5 child."
    links:
      - "https://jaxcontra.org/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/jax-contra-dance-welcome-back/"
    start: "2024-02-24T18:30:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-02-24T22:00:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Jacksonville
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - A Fine Kettle of Fish
    callers:
      - Vicki Morrison
    price: $5-$10
    organisation: Lisa Lowell
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Dancing Fish
    links:
      - "https://dancingfish.dance/"
    start_date: 2024-03-01
    end_date: 2024-03-02
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Melrose
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - The Old-Time Superstars
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Gainesville English Country Dance
    details: "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-03-04/"
    start: "2024-03-04T18:10:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-03-04T20:30:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Gainesville
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Hoggetowne Fancy
    price: $10
    organisation: Gainesville English Country Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Gainesville English Country Dance
    details: "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-03-11/"
    start: "2024-03-11T18:10:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-03-11T20:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Gainesville
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Hoggetowne Fancy
    price: $5
    organisation: Gainesville English Country Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Gainesville English Country Dance
    details: "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-03-18/"
    start: "2024-03-18T18:10:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-03-18T20:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Gainesville
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Hoggetowne Fancy
    price: $5
    organisation: Gainesville English Country Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Gainesville English Country Dance
    details: "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-03-25/"
    start: "2024-03-25T18:10:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-03-25T20:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Gainesville
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Hoggetowne Fancy
    price: $10
    organisation: Gainesville English Country Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Gainesville English Country Dance
    details: "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-04-01/"
    start: "2024-04-01T18:10:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-04-01T20:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Gainesville
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Hoggetowne Fancy
    price: $10
    organisation: Gainesville English Country Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Dancing Fish
    links:
      - "https://dancingfish.dance/"
    start_date: 2024-04-05
    end_date: 2024-04-06
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Melrose
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Stomp Rocket
    callers:
      - Janine Smith
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Gainesville English Country Dance
    details: "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-04-08/"
    start: "2024-04-08T18:10:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-04-08T20:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Gainesville
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Hoggetowne Fancy
    price: $10
    organisation: Gainesville English Country Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Gainesville English Country Dance
    details: "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-04-15/"
    start: "2024-04-15T18:10:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-04-15T20:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Gainesville
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Hoggetowne Fancy
    price: $10
    organisation: Gainesville English Country Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Dancing Fish
    links:
      - "https://dancingfish.dance/"
    start_date: 2024-04-19
    end_date: 2024-04-21
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Melrose
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Wild Asparagus
    callers:
      - George Marshall
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Gainesville English Country Dance
    details: "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-04-22/"
    start: "2024-04-22T18:10:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-04-22T20:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Gainesville
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Hoggetowne Fancy
    price: $10
    organisation: Gainesville English Country Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Gainesville English Country Dance
    details: "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-04-29/"
    start: "2024-04-29T18:10:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-04-29T20:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Gainesville
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Hoggetowne Fancy
    price: $10
    organisation: Gainesville English Country Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Dancing Fish
    links:
      - "https://dancingfish.dance/"
    start_date: 2024-05-03
    end_date: 2024-05-04
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Melrose
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - River Road
    callers:
      - Alex Deis-Lauby
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Gainesville English Country Dance
    details: "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-05-06/"
    start: "2024-05-06T18:10:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-05-06T20:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Gainesville
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Hoggetowne Fancy
    price: $10
    organisation: Gainesville English Country Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Gainesville English Country Dance
    details: "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-05-13/"
    start: "2024-05-13T18:10:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-05-13T20:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Gainesville
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Hoggetowne Fancy
    price: $10
    organisation: Gainesville English Country Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml