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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: 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
    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: 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