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events:
  - name: Sheffield Scratch Contra
    links:
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/1394053911221450/"
    start: "2024-05-02T19:30:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-05-02T22:00:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Sheffield
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: £5
    organisation: Sheffield Scratch Contra
    source: events/uk/sheffield_scratch_contra.yaml
  - name: Thursday Contra Dance
    details: "Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).\nMostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. \n7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing \n$5 to $20 sliding scale \nOur role terms are Larks and Robins \nMasks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."
    links:
      - "https://thursdaycontra.com/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-05-02/"
    start: "2024-05-02T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-05-02T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: PA
    city: Philadelphia
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$20
    organisation: PATMAD
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Rochester Thursday Night Contras
    details: "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
    links:
      - "https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-202/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-05-02/"
    start: "2024-05-02T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-05-02T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: NY
    city: Rochester
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: $5-$10
    organisation: Country Dancers of Rochester
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: "Salem's First Thursday Contra Dance"
    details: "Our Salem First Thursdays dances are very welcoming to both new and experienced dancers. We always dance to live music and callers come from around our area. All dances are taught and no partner needed. We strive for gender-neutral dances using the terms Lark and Robins. However, for the benefit of the less experienced dancers, we ask all the Larks (traditionally referred to as gents) to wear the provided blue ribbons. The VFW Hall has a lovely wooden dance floor.  \n\nMasks are optional.\nBeginner workshop starts at 6pm\nAdmission on a sliding scale\nWater only allowed in the hall"
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/salems-first-thursday-contra-dance/2024-05-02/"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/1665458834224088/"
    start: "2024-05-02T18:30:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-05-02T21:00:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Salem
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$10
    organisation: Salem Folklore Community
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - 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/2024-05-02/"
    start: "2024-05-02T20:00:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-05-02T22:30:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Berkeley
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    callers:
      - Deanna Rubin
    price: $6-$25
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Cambridge Contra Dance
    links:
      - "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/"
      - "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"
    start: "2024-05-03T20:00:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-05-03T22:15:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Cambridge
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: £2
    organisation: Cambridge Contra Dance
    source: events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml
  - name: ContraATL Weekly Dance
    details: "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
    links:
      - "https://contradance.org/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-05-03/"
    start: "2024-05-03T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-05-03T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: GA
    city: Decatur
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $7-$20
    organisation: ContraATL
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Friday Contra Dance
    details: "All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. \n$5 – $25, pay what you can."
    links:
      - "https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-05-03/"
    start: "2024-05-03T19:30:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-05-03T22:30:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Nashville
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$25
    organisation: Nashville Country Dancers
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance
    details: "CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance, first and third Fridays each month.\n7:00 p.m. lesson, 7:30-10:30 p.m. dance. $15/general $12/members $19 students. CFOOTMAD events at The Avalon are mask optional and no longer\nrequire proof of vaccine or boosters. Vaccines are recommended, but not required."
    links:
      - "https://boulderdance.org/event/community-contra-dance-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2024-05-03/"
    start: "2024-05-03T19:00:00-06:00"
    end: "2024-05-03T22:30:00-06:00"
    country: USA
    state: CO
    city: Boulder
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $12-$19
    organisation: Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance
    source: events/usa/boulder.yaml
  - name: AberACED
    links:
      - "https://aberaced.wordpress.com/"
    start: "2024-05-04T14:30:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-05-04T16:30:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Aberystwyth
    styles:
      - contra
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: £3
    organisation: AberACED
    source: events/uk/aberystwyth.yaml
  - name: Edinburgh Contra Dance
    links:
      - "https://www.citizenticket.com/events/edinburgh-contra-dance/edinburgh-contra-dance-may-4th-with-linda-game-heather-mcaslan-louise-siddons/"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/EdinburghContra/posts/pfbid0BadjqX5ZpeHjB1ZGQdr4fjjnhdeTvoEKRcUCubRBaojAZq3CYtyk9kage6EPAzZSl"
    start: "2024-05-04T19:30:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-05-04T22:30:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Edinburgh
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Linda Game & Heather McAslan
    callers:
      - Louise Siddons
    price: £10-£20
    organisation: Edinburgh Contra Dance
    source: events/uk/edinburgh_contra_dance.yaml
  - name: Old Tyme Contra & Community Dance
    details: "First Saturday of every month: lesson at 6:30, dance 7-9pm.\nLive band and dance caller for contras, squares, round, and fun crazy family dances, too.\nBeginners are welcome! No need to bring a partner, but you are welcome to do so.\nChildren over age 8 who are game to participate may also attend.\nBring a closed water container and a snack if you choose.\nSmooth-soled shoes work best on the Library’s wonderful wood floor.\nPlease do not wear perfume or scents to the dances."
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/old-tyme-contra-community-dance-of-macon-county-nc/2024-05-04/"
      - "https://fontanalib.org/events/first-saturday-contra-dance-may"
    start: "2024-05-04T18:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-05-04T21:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: NC
    city: Franklin
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $10-$14
    organisation: Friends of Contra Dance of Macon County
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Goshen Community Contra Dance
    details: "Contra Dance with live music and caller. \nThe dance will be held at Goshen First Church, 215 South St., Goshen, IN. \nGeneral Public: Non-members $8, Members $6\nStudents: Non-members $5, Members $3\nChildren under 12: Free\nFamily maximum cost: $18 \nNo experience or partner needed and all dances are led by experienced callers. \nNew dancers are always welcome and are invited to the free beginners workshop at 6:30pm."
    links:
      - "http://godancing.org/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/goshen-community-contra-dance-2/2024-05-04/"
    start: "2024-05-04T19:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-05-04T22:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: IN
    city: Goshen
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $3-$8
    organisation: Goshen Community Contra Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Ottawa Contra Dance
    details: "Join Ottawa Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday, September – June. Dances are called using Larks and Robins. Admission by sliding scale."
    links:
      - "https://ottawacontra.ca/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/ottawa-contra-dance/2024-05-04/"
    start: "2024-05-04T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-05-04T23:00:00-04:00"
    country: Canada
    state: Ontario
    city: Ottawa
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: $10-$25
    organisation: Ottawa Contra Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: First Saturday Contra at Guiding Star Grange
    details: "Wild Asparagus with George Marshall, David Cantieni, Becky Tracy, Ann Percival and guests. Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. \nSchedule: 7:30-8:00 beginners’ workshop, 8:00-11:00 contra dance \nCost: $12 – $20 sliding scale \nSee venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-05-04/"
    start: "2024-05-04T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-05-04T23:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: MA
    city: Greenfield
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Wild Asparagus
    callers:
      - George Marshall
    price: $12-$20
    organisation: George Marshall
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Knoxville Contra Dance
    details: "Join us the first Saturday of every month (except February) for our monthly dance in the gymnasium of the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge as we dance mostly contras. Neither partner or experience is required. All dances are taught. We usually have live music from a local band, and always live calling from a local caller. A donation is requested, but no one turned away."
    links:
      - "https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/monthly-american-folk-dance-and-contra-series-at-childrens-museum-of-oak-ridge/2024-05-04/"
    start: "2024-05-04T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-05-04T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Oak Ridge
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - DJ TacoShel
    callers:
      - Dan Kappus
    price: $5-$10
    organisation: Knoxville Contra Dancers
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: First Saturday Contra Dance
    details: "The Monadnock Folklore Society presents the Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on the first Saturday with different musicians and callers every month.  \nThe dancing begins at 8:00 PM, with an introductory workshop beginning at 7:30. Sliding scale admission is  $12 – 20. \nWe also host an open jam session for beginning and intermediate musicians from 6:45 – 7:30 PM. \nThe Monadnock Folklore Society has presented contra dances and concerts of traditional music since 1982."
    links:
      - "https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/peterborough-first-saturday-contra-dance-2-10/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-dance-in-peterborough-nh/2024-05-04/"
    start: "2024-05-04T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-05-04T22:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: NH
    city: Peterborough
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $12-$20
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Montpelier Contra Dance
    details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"
    links:
      - "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-05-04/"
    start: "2024-05-04T19:40:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-05-04T23:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: VT
    city: Berlin
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$20
    organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Monterey Contra Dance
    details: "Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! \nLessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. \n​Prices: \n\n$12 General\n​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations\n$5 active military & full-time students, with ID\nFREE! for children 12 & under ​"
    links:
      - "https://montereycontradance.org/index.html"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-05-04/"
    start: "2024-05-04T18:40:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-05-04T22:00:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Monterey
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$12
    organisation: Monterey Country Dance Community
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Solent Contra Dance
    links:
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/5515342375255987/"
    start: "2024-05-08T20:00:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-05-08T22:30:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Shawford
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: £5
    organisation: Solent Contra Dances
    source: events/uk/solent_contra.yaml
  - name: Alcester Contra
    links:
      - "https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras"
    start: "2024-05-10T19:45:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-05-10T22:45:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Alcester
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Lighthouse
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
    price: £4-£10
    organisation: Alcester Contra
    source: events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml
  - name: London Barndance
    links:
      - "https://www.barndance.org/programme.html"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/928920231733427/"
    start: "2024-05-11T20:00:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-05-11T23:00:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: London
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Lighthouse
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
    price: £5-£15
    organisation: London Barndance Company
    source: events/uk/london_barndance.yaml
  - name: Englefield Green contra dance
    links:
      - "https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"
    start: "2024-05-12T14:30:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-05-12T17:30:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Egham
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Lighthouse
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
    organisation: Ashford Folk Dancers
    source: events/uk/ashford.yaml
  - name: Bristol Contra Dance
    links:
      - "https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/7026575714093023/"
    start: "2024-05-17T19:30:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-05-17T23:00:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Bristol
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Lighthouse
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
    price: £6-£15
    organisation: Bristol Contra
    source: events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml
  - name: Cambridge Contra Dance
    links:
      - "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/"
      - "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"
    start: "2024-05-17T20:00:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-05-17T22:15:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Cambridge
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: £2
    organisation: Cambridge Contra Dance
    source: events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml
  - name: Contrabridge
    links:
      - "https://contrabridge.org/events/2024-05/"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/3662336994003909/"
    start: "2024-05-18T19:30:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-05-18T23:00:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Cambridge
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - "Audrey Jaber, Alan Brunier & Adam Rich-Griffin"
    callers:
      - Daisy Black
    price: £7-£15
    organisation: Contrabridge
    source: events/uk/contrabridge.yaml
  - name: Cambridge Contra Dance
    links:
      - "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/"
      - "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"
    start: "2024-05-28T20:00:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-05-28T22:15:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Cambridge
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: £2
    organisation: Cambridge Contra Dance
    source: events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml
  - name: AberACED
    links:
      - "https://aberaced.wordpress.com/"
    start: "2024-06-01T14:30:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-06-01T16:30:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Aberystwyth
    styles:
      - contra
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: £3
    organisation: AberACED
    source: events/uk/aberystwyth.yaml
  - name: Alcester Contra
    links:
      - "https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras"
    start: "2024-06-07T19:45:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-06-07T22:45:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Alcester
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Contra Sutra
    callers:
      - Adam Hughes
    price: £4-£10
    organisation: Alcester Contra
    source: events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml
  - name: London Barndance
    links:
      - "https://www.barndance.org/programme.html"
    start: "2024-06-08T20:00:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-06-08T23:00:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: London
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Contra Sutra
    callers:
      - Charlie Turner
    price: £5-£15
    organisation: London Barndance Company
    source: events/uk/london_barndance.yaml
  - name: Englefield Green contra dance
    links:
      - "https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"
    start: "2024-06-09T14:30:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-06-09T17:30:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Egham
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Box of Frogs
    callers:
      - Victoria Yeomans
    organisation: Ashford Folk Dancers
    source: events/uk/ashford.yaml
  - name: Solent Contra Dance
    links:
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/396223679743611/"
    start: "2024-06-12T20:00:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-06-12T22:30:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Shawford
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: £5
    organisation: Solent Contra Dances
    source: events/uk/solent_contra.yaml
  - name: Bristol Contra Dance
    links:
      - "https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/2495238980635894/"
    start: "2024-06-14T19:30:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-06-14T23:00:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Bristol
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Joshua & Benjamin Rowe
    callers:
      - Lousie Siddons
    price: £6-£15
    organisation: Bristol Contra
    source: events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml
  - name: Cambridge Contra Dance
    links:
      - "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/"
      - "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"
    start: "2024-06-14T20:00:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-06-14T22:15:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Cambridge
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: £2
    organisation: Cambridge Contra Dance
    source: events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml
  - name: Lancaster Contra
    details: "Behind the mic: Rhodri Davies\nMusicians: Chris Dixon and Philip Rowe"
    links:
      - "http://lancastercontra.org.uk/events/"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/945970620251518/"
    start: "2024-06-15T13:30:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-06-15T16:45:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Lancaster
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Chris Dixon & Philip Rowe
    callers:
      - Rhodri Davies
    price: £10-£15
    organisation: Lancaster Contra
    source: events/uk/lancaster.yaml
  - name: Contrabridge
    links:
      - "https://contrabridge.org/events/2024-06/"
    start: "2024-06-22T19:30:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-06-22T23:00:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Cambridge
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Contrary Faeries
    callers:
      - Charlie Turner
    price: £7-£15
    organisation: Contrabridge
    source: events/uk/contrabridge.yaml
  - name: Cambridge Contra Dance
    links:
      - "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/"
      - "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"
    start: "2024-06-28T20:00:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-06-28T22:15:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Cambridge
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: £2
    organisation: Cambridge Contra Dance
    source: events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml
  - name: Portland Duo in Worcester
    links:
      - "http://portland-drive.co.uk/events/"
    start_date: 2024-06-29
    end_date: 2024-06-29
    country: UK
    city: Worcester
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Portland Duo
    callers:
      - Brian Stanton
    organisation: Webfeet
    source: events/uk/webfeet.yaml
  - name: AberACED
    links:
      - "https://aberaced.wordpress.com/"
    start: "2024-07-06T14:30:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-07-06T16:30:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Aberystwyth
    styles:
      - contra
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: £3
    organisation: AberACED
    source: events/uk/aberystwyth.yaml
  - name: Cambridge Contra Dance
    links:
      - "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/"
      - "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"
    start: "2024-07-12T20:00:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-07-12T22:15:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Cambridge
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: £2
    organisation: Cambridge Contra Dance
    source: events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml
  - name: London Barndance
    links:
      - "https://www.barndance.org/programme.html"
    start: "2024-07-13T20:00:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-07-13T23:00:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: London
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - WillPower
    callers:
      - Rhodri Davies
    price: £5-£15
    organisation: London Barndance Company
    source: events/uk/london_barndance.yaml
  - name: Englefield Green contra dance
    links:
      - "https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"
    start: "2024-07-14T14:30:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-07-14T17:30:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Egham
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Linda Game Band
    callers:
      - Rhodri Davies
    organisation: Ashford Folk Dancers
    source: events/uk/ashford.yaml
  - name: Edinburgh Contra Dance
    links:
      - "https://www.citizenticket.com/events/edinburgh-contra-dance/edinburgh-contra-dance-july-20th-with-alan-brunier-tom-oakes-edward-wallace-and-charlie-turner/"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/EdinburghContra/posts/pfbid0BadjqX5ZpeHjB1ZGQdr4fjjnhdeTvoEKRcUCubRBaojAZq3CYtyk9kage6EPAzZSl"
    start: "2024-07-20T19:30:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-07-20T22:30:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Edinburgh
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Hoik
    callers:
      - Charlie Turner
    price: £10-£20
    organisation: Edinburgh Contra Dance
    source: events/uk/edinburgh_contra_dance.yaml
  - name: AberACED
    links:
      - "https://aberaced.wordpress.com/"
    start: "2024-08-03T14:30:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-08-03T16:30:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Aberystwyth
    styles:
      - contra
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: £3
    organisation: AberACED
    source: events/uk/aberystwyth.yaml
  - name: Contrabridge
    links:
      - "https://contrabridge.org/events/2024-08/"
    start: "2024-08-31T19:30:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-08-31T23:00:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Cambridge
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Box of Frogs
    callers:
      - Lauren Catlin
      - Sally Vernon
    price: £7-£15
    organisation: Contrabridge
    source: events/uk/contrabridge.yaml
  - name: AberACED
    links:
      - "https://aberaced.wordpress.com/"
    start: "2024-09-07T14:30:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-09-07T16:30:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Aberystwyth
    styles:
      - contra
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: £3
    organisation: AberACED
    source: events/uk/aberystwyth.yaml
  - name: Englefield Green contra dance
    links:
      - "https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"
    start: "2024-09-08T14:30:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-09-08T17:30:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Egham
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Linda Game Band
    callers:
      - Ivan Aitken
    organisation: Ashford Folk Dancers
    source: events/uk/ashford.yaml
  - name: Alcester Contra
    links:
      - "https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras"
    start: "2024-09-13T19:45:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-09-13T22:45:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Alcester
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Bearded Dragons
    callers:
      - Louise Siddons
    price: £4-£10
    organisation: Alcester Contra
    source: events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml
  - name: Harrogate Contra
    links:
      - "http://harrogatecontra.org.uk/events.html"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/1435301960414231/"
    start: "2024-09-14T19:45:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-09-14T22:45:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Harrogate
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Philip & Benjamin
    callers:
      - Charlie Turner
    price: £6-10
    organisation: Harrogate Contra
    source: events/uk/harrogate_contra.yaml
  - name: London Barndance
    links:
      - "https://www.barndance.org/programme.html"
    start: "2024-09-14T20:00:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-09-14T23:00:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: London
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Linda Game Band
    callers:
      - Adam Hughes
    price: £5-£15
    organisation: London Barndance Company
    source: events/uk/london_barndance.yaml
  - name: Sytchampton Saturday dance
    links:
      - "https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"
    start: "2024-09-28T19:30:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-09-28T22:30:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Sytchampton
    styles:
      - ecd
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer
    callers:
      - Mike Courthold
    price: £8
    organisation: Sytchampton Folk Dance Club
    source: events/uk/sytchampton.yaml
  - name: Leeds Contra
    links:
      - "http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/specialevents.html"
    start: "2024-09-28T19:30:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-09-28T23:00:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Leeds
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Philip & Joshua Rowe
    callers:
      - Diane Silver
    price: £10
    organisation: Leeds Contra
    source: events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml
  - name: Nottingham Contra Dance
    links:
      - "https://www.nfdg.org.uk/club_dances.php"
    start: "2024-09-28T19:30:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-09-28T23:00:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Nottingham
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: £10
    organisation: Nottingham Folk Dance Group
    source: events/uk/nfdg.yaml
  - name: Contrabridge
    links:
      - "https://contrabridge.org/events/2024-09/"
    start: "2024-09-28T19:30:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-09-28T23:00:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Cambridge
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Nozzy
    callers:
      - Nicola Scott
    price: £7-£15
    organisation: Contrabridge
    source: events/uk/contrabridge.yaml
  - name: Alcester Contra
    links:
      - "https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras"
    start: "2024-10-04T19:45:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-10-04T22:45:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Alcester
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Old Time Contra Band
    callers:
      - Diane Silver
    price: £4-£10
    organisation: Alcester Contra
    source: events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml
  - name: London Barndance
    links:
      - "https://www.barndance.org/programme.html"
    start: "2024-10-12T20:00:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-10-12T23:00:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: London
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Old Time Contra Band
    callers:
      - Diane Silver
    price: £5-£15
    organisation: London Barndance Company
    source: events/uk/london_barndance.yaml
  - name: Englefield Green contra dance
    links:
      - "https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"
    start: "2024-10-13T14:30:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-10-13T17:30:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Egham
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Old Time Contra Band
    callers:
      - Diane Silver
    organisation: Ashford Folk Dancers
    source: events/uk/ashford.yaml
  - name: Electric Folk Dance Party
    links:
      - "https://electricfolkdance.party/"
    start_date: 2024-10-19
    end_date: 2024-10-19
    country: UK
    city: Hope
    styles:
      - balfolk
      - contra
      - e-ceilidh
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Bearded Dragons
      - Apolkalypse
      - Portmanteau
    callers:
      - Charlie Turner
    organisation: Electric Folk Dance Party
    source: events/uk/hope.yaml
  - name: Exeter Contra
    links:
      - "https://barndancecaller.net/exetercontra.html"
    start: "2024-10-19T20:00:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-10-19T23:00:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Exeter
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    organisation: Exeter Ceilidhs
    source: events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml
  - name: ContraStock
    links:
      - "https://fsgw.org/contrastock"
    start_date: 2024-10-20
    end_date: 2024-10-20
    country: USA
    state: MD
    city: Glen Echo
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Leeds Contra
    links:
      - "http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/specialevents.html"
    start: "2024-10-26T19:30:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-10-26T23:00:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Leeds
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Linda Game Band
    callers:
      - Andrew Swaine
    price: £10
    organisation: Leeds Contra
    source: events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml
  - name: Contrabridge
    links:
      - "https://contrabridge.org/events/2024-10/"
    start: "2024-10-26T19:30:00+01:00"
    end: "2024-10-26T23:00:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Cambridge
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - King Kontra
    callers:
      - Rob Humphrey
    price: £7-£15
    organisation: Contrabridge
    source: events/uk/contrabridge.yaml
  - name: Nottingham Mixed Dance
    links:
      - "https://www.nfdg.org.uk/club_dances.php"
    start: "2024-11-09T19:30:00+00:00"
    end: "2024-11-09T23:00:00+00:00"
    country: UK
    city: Nottingham
    styles:
      - contra
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    callers:
      - Colin Hume
    price: £10
    organisation: Nottingham Folk Dance Group
    source: events/uk/nfdg.yaml
  - name: London Barndance
    links:
      - "https://www.barndance.org/programme.html"
    start: "2024-11-09T20:00:00+00:00"
    end: "2024-11-09T23:00:00+00:00"
    country: UK
    city: London
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Contrasaurus
    callers:
      - Jake Wood
    price: £5-£15
    organisation: London Barndance Company
    source: events/uk/london_barndance.yaml
  - name: Englefield Green contra dance
    links:
      - "https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"
    start: "2024-11-10T14:30:00+00:00"
    end: "2024-11-10T17:30:00+00:00"
    country: UK
    city: Egham
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Box of Frogs
    callers:
      - Mark Elvins
    organisation: Ashford Folk Dancers
    source: events/uk/ashford.yaml
  - name: Lancaster Contra
    details: "Behind the mic: Lisa Heywood\nMusicians: Heather McAslan and Edward Wallace"
    links:
      - "http://lancastercontra.org.uk/events/"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/710205900947385/"
    start: "2024-11-16T13:30:00+00:00"
    end: "2024-11-16T16:45:00+00:00"
    country: UK
    city: Lancaster
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Edward Wallace & Heather McAslan
    callers:
      - Lisa Heywood
    price: £10-£15
    organisation: Lancaster Contra
    source: events/uk/lancaster.yaml
  - name: Alcester Contra
    links:
      - "https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras"
    start: "2024-11-22T19:45:00+00:00"
    end: "2024-11-22T22:45:00+00:00"
    country: UK
    city: Alcester
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Vertical Expression
    callers:
      - Liam Binley
    price: £4-£10
    organisation: Alcester Contra
    source: events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml
  - name: Leeds Contra
    links:
      - "http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/specialevents.html"
    start: "2024-11-30T19:30:00+00:00"
    end: "2024-11-30T23:00:00+00:00"
    country: UK
    city: Leeds
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Vertical Expression
    callers:
      - Rhodri Davies
    price: £10
    organisation: Leeds Contra
    source: events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml
  - name: Contrabridge
    links:
      - "https://contrabridge.org/events/2024-11/"
    start: "2024-11-30T19:30:00+00:00"
    end: "2024-11-30T23:00:00+00:00"
    country: UK
    city: Cambridge
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Fiddlechicks
    callers:
      - Adam Hughes
    price: £7-£15
    organisation: Contrabridge
    source: events/uk/contrabridge.yaml
  - name: Portland Duo in St. Ippolyts
    links:
      - "http://portland-drive.co.uk/events/"
    start_date: 2024-12-07
    end_date: 2024-12-07
    country: UK
    city: St. Ippolyts
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Portland Duo
    callers:
      - Lynne Render
    organisation: Webfeet
    source: events/uk/webfeet.yaml
  - name: Englefield Green contra dance
    links:
      - "https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"
    start: "2024-12-08T14:30:00+00:00"
    end: "2024-12-08T17:30:00+00:00"
    country: UK
    city: Egham
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Linda Game Band
    callers:
      - Charlie Turner
    organisation: Ashford Folk Dancers
    source: events/uk/ashford.yaml
  - name: Sytchampton Saturday dance
    links:
      - "https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"
    start: "2024-12-14T19:30:00+00:00"
    end: "2024-12-14T22:30:00+00:00"
    country: UK
    city: Sytchampton
    styles:
      - ecd
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - The Falconers
    callers:
      - Geoff Cubitt
    price: £8
    organisation: Sytchampton Folk Dance Club
    source: events/uk/sytchampton.yaml
  - name: London Barndance
    links:
      - "https://www.barndance.org/programme.html"
    start: "2024-12-14T20:00:00+00:00"
    end: "2024-12-14T23:00:00+00:00"
    country: UK
    city: London
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - King Kontra String Band
    callers:
      - Lynne Render
    price: £5-£15
    organisation: London Barndance Company
    source: events/uk/london_barndance.yaml
  - name: Joint Christmas Twmp
    links:
      - "https://aberaced.wordpress.com/calendar/"
    start: "2024-12-20T19:00:00+00:00"
    end: "2024-12-20T23:00:00+00:00"
    country: UK
    city: Aberystwyth
    styles:
      - irish-set
      - balfolk
      - ecd
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    callers:
      - Hywel Jones
      - Nigel Hardy
      - Keith Ffloyd
      - Ian Hughes
      - John Blanchfield
    price: £2
    organisation: AberACED
    source: events/uk/aberystwyth.yaml
  - name: Exeter Contra
    links:
      - "https://barndancecaller.net/exetercontra.html"
    start: "2025-01-18T20:00:00+00:00"
    end: "2025-01-18T23:00:00+00:00"
    country: UK
    city: Exeter
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    organisation: Exeter Ceilidhs
    source: events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml
  - name: Lancaster Contra
    details: "Behind the mic: Rhodri Davies\nMusicians: Chris Dixon and Arthur Capelier-Mourguy"
    links:
      - "http://lancastercontra.org.uk/events/"
    start: "2025-02-01T13:30:00+00:00"
    end: "2025-02-01T16:45:00+00:00"
    country: UK
    city: Lancaster
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Chris Dixon & Arthur Capelier-Mourguy
    callers:
      - Rhodri Davies
    price: £10-£15
    organisation: Lancaster Contra
    source: events/uk/lancaster.yaml
  - name: Exeter Contra
    links:
      - "https://barndancecaller.net/exetercontra.html"
    start: "2025-03-22T20:00:00+00:00"
    end: "2025-03-22T23:00:00+00:00"
    country: UK
    city: Exeter
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    organisation: Exeter Ceilidhs
    source: events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml
  - name: Lancaster Contra
    details: "Behind the mic: Andrew Swaine\nMusicians: Contrary Faeries"
    links:
      - "http://lancastercontra.org.uk/events/"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/323906443504326/"
    start: "2025-07-05T13:30:00+01:00"
    end: "2025-07-05T16:45:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Lancaster
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Contrary Faeries
    callers:
      - Andrew Swaine
    price: £10-£15
    organisation: Lancaster Contra
    source: events/uk/lancaster.yaml
  - name: Lancaster Contra
    details: "Behind the mic: Rhodri Davies\nMusicians: Ben Farmer, Chris Dixon, and Arthur Capelier-Mourguy"
    links:
      - "http://lancastercontra.org.uk/events/"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/3356256961340365/"
    start: "2025-11-01T13:30:00+00:00"
    end: "2025-11-01T16:45:00+00:00"
    country: UK
    city: Lancaster
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - "Ben Farmer, Chris Dixon & Arthur Capelier-Mourguy"
    callers:
      - Rhodri Davies
    price: £10-£15
    organisation: Lancaster Contra
    source: events/uk/lancaster.yaml