{"events":[{"name":"Chain Reaction","links":["https://www.tickettailor.com/events/chainreactiondance/1462651"],"start":"2025-05-30T18:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-01T15:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"ME","city":"Surry","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Drive Train","Engine Room"],"callers":["Alyssa Adkins","Will Mentor"],"price":"$80-$120","organisation":"TryContra","source":"events/usa/trycontra.yaml"},{"name":"CFOOTMAD Family Contra Dance","details":"A contra dance for children of all ages.  All dances will be taught and will have simple choreography suitable for young children and first-time dancers.  Sliding scale admission of $5 to $15; max of $25 per family. There will be a short break with refreshments, half-way through the dance.","links":["https://boulderdance.org/event/cfootmad-family-contra-dance-2/"],"start":"2025-05-30T17:30:00-06:00","end":"2025-05-30T19:00:00-06:00","country":"USA","state":"CO","city":"Boulder","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$5-$15","organisation":"Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance","source":"events/usa/boulder.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/2025-05-30/"],"start":"2025-05-30T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-05-30T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"GA","city":"Decatur","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$7-$15","organisation":"ContraATL","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Contra at Guiding Star Grange","details":"Caller and featured musicians vary each time; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. \nSchedule: 7:30 beginner lesson, 8:00-11:00 contras \nCost: $12-$20 sliding scale \nNote: Each dance series now has its own COVID protocol. We hope every dancer will feel comfortable at one or more dances.","links":["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html","https://cdss.org/event/fifth-friday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-05-30/"],"start":"2025-05-30T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-05-30T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MA","city":"Greenfield","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Calico"],"callers":["Luke Donforth"],"price":"$12-$20","organisation":"Jesse Ball","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo","details":"Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm.","links":["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/","https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2025-05-30/"],"start":"2025-05-30T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-05-30T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Glen Echo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"Friday Night Dancers","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Pittsburgh Contra Dance","details":"Come dance to live music by Good Intentions with caller River Rainbowface. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! As always, we will offer a couple waltzes during breaks.  \n$15 suggested donation","links":["https://pittsburghcontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance-11/"],"start":"2025-05-30T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-05-30T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Pittsburgh","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Good Intentions"],"callers":["River Rainbowface"],"price":"$15","organisation":"Pittsburgh Contra Dance","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/2025-05-30/"],"start":"2025-05-30T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2025-05-30T22:30:00-05:00","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":"Hands Across Contra","details":"Lesson at 7; Dance at 7:30.  Sliding admission $5 to $15.","links":["https://boulderdance.org/event/hands-across-contra-9/","https://boulderdance.org/event/cfootmad-boulder-community-contra-dance-friday-april-18th-1st-and-3rd-fridays-each-month/2025-05-30/","https://boulderdance.org/event/colorado-friends-of-old-time-music-and-dance-dance-community-contra-dance/2025-05-30/"],"start":"2025-05-30T19:00:00-06:00","end":"2025-05-30T22:30:00-06:00","country":"USA","state":"CO","city":"Boulder","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$15","organisation":"Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance","source":"events/usa/boulder.yaml"},{"name":"Friday Night English Dance","details":"For details about venue, callers, or musicians, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org \nSliding scale: $7 – $20.","links":["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=6102","https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2025-05-30/"],"start":"2025-05-30T19:30:00-07:00","end":"2025-05-30T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"callers":["Ric Goldman"],"price":"$7-$20","organisation":"Portland Country Dance Community","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Fifth Saturday Double Dance","details":"Caller and featured musicians vary each time; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. \nNote: Each dance series now has its own COVID protocol. We hope every dancer will feel comfortable at one or more dances.","links":["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html","https://cdss.org/event/fifth-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-05-31/"],"start":"2025-05-31T15:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-05-31T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MA","city":"Greenfield","styles":["contra","ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Joanna Reiner Wilkinson","Steve Zakon-Anderson"],"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/2025-05-31/"],"start":"2025-05-31T19:40:00-04:00","end":"2025-05-31T23:00:00-04:00","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":"Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center","details":"Every Saturday\nLARGE STUDIO\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7:30 – 8:00 pm  Lesson\n8:00 – 11:00 pm  Dance\n \nCost:\nLive Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free \n“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th)\nRecorded Music:  $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21) \nWhat is Contra Dance?\nIn a Contra dance, a leader, known as a caller, teaches basic dance steps during an introductory “walk-through” of the dance. Dancers learn by walking through the steps and formations, following the caller’s instructions. The dance figures are similar to those of old-time square dancing except the figures are usually danced in a line, with leaders and followers facing each other. \n​These dances are lively, social, easy to learn, and aerobic. Although you will dance with a partner, it isn’t necessary to come with one. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” (partners facing in long lines down the hall).  Many of the regular Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra bands play old-time music (similar to bluegrass), but the music at any given Saturday night Contra may reflect a range of music traditions, such as New England, French Canadian, Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and modern compositions. \nHow does Contra Dance Work?\n“A contra dance can be thought of as a triangle of energy with the three vertices being the musicians, the dancers and the caller. Magical evenings occur when all three come together, feeding off of each others’ energy to raise and sustain an atmosphere of fun and joy. The caller’s role in this is paramount. Good music and dancers without a good caller may not be magical. Poor teaching, lack of rapport or inappropriately selected dances can lead to frustration. But a good caller can make even new dancers feel like they are good, and by working with the musicians to match music to dances, set the right tempo, and feed off the energy of everyone in the hall, the caller can help make magic.”\nby Beau Farmer, Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra Caller","links":["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/contra","https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2025-05-31/"],"start":"2025-05-31T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2025-05-31T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MN","city":"Minneapolis","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Patchwork Players"],"callers":["Beau Farmer"],"price":"$4-$15","organisation":"Tapestry Folkdance Center","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Palo Alto Contra Dance","links":["https://paloaltocontradance.org/calendar/"],"start":"2025-05-31T18:30:00-07:00","end":"2025-05-31T22:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Palo Alto","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Little Big Band"],"callers":["Jean Gorrindo"],"price":"$20","organisation":"Palo Alto Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/palo_alto.yaml"},{"name":"Tucson Contra Dance","details":"Join us for our fifth Saturday contra dance! Doors open at 6:00 pm. Intro lesson at 6:30 pm. Dance from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Check our website for more details.","links":["https://tucsoncontradancers.org/","https://cdss.org/event/tucson-contra-dance-3/2025-05-31/"],"start":"2025-05-31T18:30:00-07:00","end":"2025-05-31T22:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"AZ","city":"Tucson","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Tucson Friends of Traditional Music%2C Inc.","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"5th Saturdays Open Mike/Open Band Contra Dance","details":"Our Saturday night Open Mike Open Band dance at Fulton Hall. \nTwo local musicians will organize the music. Please contact them in advance so that you can learn about their musical plans. \nA local caller will lead the callers’ Open Mike. You can contact them in advance or show up and sign up for a calling slot. \n\n7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson\n7:30 pm dancing starts\n10:30 dancing ends\n\nSliding scale $6-$20. \nSome dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!","links":["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=6079","https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-5th-saturdays-open-mike-open-band-contra-dance/2025-05-31/"],"start":"2025-05-31T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2025-05-31T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Kelly Tabor"],"price":"$6-$20","organisation":"Portland Country Dance Community","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Brownsville English Country Dance","details":"The winter series of ECD runs on the first Sundays for the winter – Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, & May. This dance welcomes all levels of dancers, from first-time dancers to experienced dancers. An introduction or review will be held if needed at 12:45. \n\nCaller: Jill Delaney\nMusicians: Carol Compton, piano; Thal Aylward, violin\nCost $15, sliding scale $12 to $20\nMask optional\nPotluck table at the break – feel free to bring something!\nAs always, if you are not feeling well, regardless of the reason, please stay home. We’ll be happy to see you next time!\nPlease bring clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Also bring a water bottle.\nSingles welcome!\nLocation is the Town Hall, 22 Hartland-Brownsville Rd., West Windsor, VT (some GPS want the town to be Brownsville, VT).\nThere is a great little store/cafe across the street if anyone wants lunch or dinner.\n\nThis dance is supported in part by a grant through the Country Dance & Song Society (CDSS).","links":["https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance/2025-06-01/"],"start":"2025-06-01T13:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-01T16:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"West Windsor","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Jill Delaney"],"price":"$12-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Just For Fun - Country Dance Kalamazoo","details":"It’s an afternoon dance party and a workshop in a relaxed atmosphere. We offer a variety of dances: contra, English, squares, waltzes, etc. New callers can work through a dance, dancers can learn a new form of dance. Or. We just … dance!   \nSuggested admission between $5-$20","links":["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/","https://cdss.org/event/just-for-fun-country-dance-kalamazoo/2025-06-01/"],"start":"2025-06-01T14:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-01T17:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MI","city":"Kalamazoo","styles":["contra","ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Concord English Country Dance","details":"Monthly English Country dances by the NH English Country Dance Society\nIntroduction to English dance basics at 2:30\nDance to live music from 3 to 6","links":["https://manylives-oneworld.com/dave-bateman/nhecds/","https://cdss.org/event/concord-nh-1st-sunday-english-country-dance-series/2025-06-01/"],"start":"2025-06-01T14:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-01T18:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NH","city":"Concord","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10","organisation":"New Hampshire English Country Dance Society","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Contra Dance","details":"Contra Dance in Colorado Springs, CO with live music. \nBeginner’s lesson at start of session. \n$10 adults; $5 students; children under 13 free with a paying adult.","links":["https://www.pptdcontra.com/","https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-5/2025-06-01/"],"start":"2025-06-01T13:30:00-06:00","end":"2025-06-01T16:30:00-06:00","country":"USA","state":"CO","city":"Colorado Springs","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Pikes Peak Traditional Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"1st Sunday English Country Dance","details":"HATDS ECD meets most 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. All levels are welcomed at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for experienced dancers. The schedule sometimes changes, so check our event calendar before coming.","links":["https://hatds.org/ecd#hatds","https://cdss.org/event/houston-area-traditional-dance-society-1st-sunday-english-country-dance/2025-06-01/"],"start":"2025-06-01T14:45:00-05:00","end":"2025-06-01T17:20:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"TX","city":"Houston","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$10","organisation":"Houston Area Traditional Dance Society","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Tea & Dancing","details":"Click here to register and purchase tickets\n  \nComing to us from Palo Alto, Bruce Hamilton is one of the preeminent dance leaders in the country!\nBeloved by all who know him, Bruce’s many writings on English country dance are used by teachers around the world. We are extremely fortunate to be provided the opportunity to host a special event where our community can dance and learn from him. Don’t miss out on spending the afternoon with this exceptional dance master, Bruce Hamilton. \nWith music by the fabulous Green Willow (Jeffrey Spero, Laura Osborn, and Frank Hoppe). SCHEDULE for the day: \n\nSchedule for the day: \n\n1:30pm: Hall opens – please check-in at the front desk \n** Allow extra time as we will be collecting 2025 Waivers from each attendee. \n** (If you are designated to bring a food item, please arrive by 1:30pm!)\n2:00pm FUN-damentals\n2:30pm: Dance Program\n6:30pm: Event ends\n7:00pm: Hall closes\n\n\nBeginners welcome! \nNo partner needed! \nCostumes are not required! \nImportant costume note:  \nIf you choose to wear one, please be certain you can move easily in your costume and do not wear anything that would impede you, or others, while dancing. Please note dresses that trail on the floor are not allowed as they impede dancing for all. High heels are not recommended for this style dance in general \nMore Info at HTDS site","links":["https://historicalteaanddance.org/","https://cdss.org/event/tea-dancing-with-visiting-dance-master-bruce-hamilton-and-music-by-green-willow/"],"start":"2025-06-01T13:30:00-07:00","end":"2025-06-01T19:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"South Pasadena","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Green Willow"],"callers":["Bruce Hamilton"],"price":"$30","organisation":"Historical Tea & Dance Society","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Roseville English Country Dance","details":"English Country Dance at the Masonic Lodge, 235 Vernon St., Roseville! Check our website for the most current information.","links":["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/","https://cdss.org/event/roseville-ca-first-sunday-english-country-dance/2025-06-01/"],"start":"2025-06-01T14:00:00-07:00","end":"2025-06-01T17:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Roseville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$5-$12","organisation":"Sacramento Country Dance Society","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance","details":"English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. \nThe dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org \nNote: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm.","links":["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/","https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2025-06-01/"],"start":"2025-06-01T14:00:00-07:00","end":"2025-06-01T16:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Sebastopol","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$3-$15","organisation":"North Bay Country Dance Society","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Monterey Contra Dance","details":"Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first Sundays and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! \n\nFirst Sundays: Lessons at 3:40 PM; dance from 4–7 PM\nThird Saturdays: Lessons at 6:40; dance from 7–10 PM.\n\n​Prices: \n\n$15-$30, sliding scale, general admission\n$10-$25, 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-2/2025-06-01/"],"start":"2025-06-01T15:40:00-07:00","end":"2025-06-01T19:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Monterey","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$30","organisation":"Monterey Country Dance Community","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Contra Dance in St Louis","details":"Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling.","links":["https://www.childgrove.org/","https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2025-06-01/"],"start":"2025-06-01T18:30:00-05:00","end":"2025-06-01T21:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MO","city":"Webster Groves","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10","organisation":"Childgrove Country Dancers","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center","details":"Every Sunday \nSmall Studio\n7:00 – 9:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2nd Sunday of the Month\nLive Music with Anytime English Players | 6:30 – 9:00 pm \n​Cost:\n​Recorded Music:  $12 General Admission | $9 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free\nLive Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free\n\n​“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th) – Newcomers especially encouraged to attend! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnglish country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or spritely, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.\n​\nYou can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience.  English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us!","links":["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance","https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center-3/2025-06-01/"],"start":"2025-06-01T19:00:00-05:00","end":"2025-06-01T21:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MN","city":"Minneapolis","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$4-$12","organisation":"Tapestry Folkdance Center","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/2025-06-02/"],"start":"2025-06-02T18:10:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-02T20:30:00-04:00","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":"Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance","details":"New Location, Times, & Admission \nThe Ivy Building at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College\n9 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC 28801\n(On GPS, type the address, not the building name! The building looks like an old church and is across from the Ferguson Medical Building at 10 Genevieve Circle.) \n\nLesson: 7:00pm – 7:30pm\nDance: 7:30pm – 10:00pm\n$0 – $50 Sliding Scale; $12 Suggested\nCheck our Facebook page for caller and musician info\n\nThe Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band and caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. \nBeginners are welcome, lesson 7:00pm–7:30pm. Contra dancing from 7:30pm–10:00pm. A waltz ends the night! \nSafe dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. \nBring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson.","links":["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about","https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2025-06-02/"],"start":"2025-06-02T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-02T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$0-$50","organisation":"Meredith RosemanYager","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Knoxville Monday Night Contra","details":"Contra dancing to live music every Monday evening in Knoxville, TN. The dance begins at 7:30 with a lesson for new folks starting at 7:00. Everyone welcome.","links":["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule","https://cdss.org/event/knoxville-monday-night-contra/2025-06-02/"],"start":"2025-06-02T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-02T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"TN","city":"Knoxville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Knoxville Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Monday Cincinnati Contra Dance","details":"Weekly Contra Dance at Wyoming Fine Arts Center, including waltz and maybe squares. Live music from many rotating bands. Many rotating callers using gendered or gender-free prompts. Teaching at 7 pm. Dance from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.","links":["https://www.cincinnaticontradance.org/schedule.htm","https://cdss.org/event/monday-cincinnati-contra-dance/2025-06-02/"],"start":"2025-06-02T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-02T21:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"OH","city":"Wyoming","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$2-$5","organisation":"Cincinnati Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Monday Contra Dance","details":"What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday.","links":["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/contra-dances/the-nelson-monday-night-dance/","https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2025-06-02/"],"start":"2025-06-02T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-02T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NH","city":"Nelson","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$5","organisation":"Monadnock Folklore Society","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Monday Night Contra & Square Dance","details":"The Chicago Barn Dance Company sponsors and supports contra dance, traditional square dance and old-time music in the Chicago area. Our dances are open to the public, with no costume, partner or experience necessary. Beginners are welcome and should arrive early in the evening, when the dances are usually easier and taught more completely. Lesson is at 6:30. \nWe usually dance in the 4th floor ballroom. \nVaccines are not required and masks are optional. Attendance will be registered at all dances for contact tracing.","links":["https://www.chicagobarndance.org/calendar/","https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-square-dance/2025-06-02/","https://cdss.org/event/chicago-contra-dance/2025-06-02/"],"start":"2025-06-02T18:30:00-05:00","end":"2025-06-02T21:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"IL","city":"Chicago","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Chicago Barn Dance Company","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Louisville Contra Dance","details":"Louisville, Kentucky’s weekly Monday night contra dance, always featuring live music from the Monday Night All Stars open band! Dancing is 8:00-10:30pm with a beginner’s lesson at 7:30pm. Waltzing and snacks available at the break. Check out our website for details on the caller and special performances. Open calling on 5th Mondays!","links":["https://www.louisvillecountrydancers.org/dance-with-us-1","https://cdss.org/event/louisville-contra-dance/2025-06-02/"],"start":"2025-06-02T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-02T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"KY","city":"Louisville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Monday Night All Stars"],"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Louisville Country Dancers","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Monday Evening English Country Dance","details":"All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website.","links":["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php","https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2025-06-02/"],"start":"2025-06-02T20:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-02T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Baltimore","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Ashland Country Dancers","details":"The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings.","links":["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml","https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2025-06-02/"],"start":"2025-06-02T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2025-06-02T21:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Ashland","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$5","organisation":"The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Beginner Scandinavia dance classes near UW","details":"Room 209 (top floor, north side). This is near the UW.  There is plenty of parking by the building.  <i>Free!</i><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. If you don’t have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. No need to pre-register. Vaccines are strongly encouraged, and masks are encouraged, but not required. Send any questions to <font><u><a href=\"mailto:lisa@hambo.us\" target=\"_blank\">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font>or (206) 258-2580.</p>","links":["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"],"start":"2025-06-02T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2025-06-02T21:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"WA","city":"Seattle","styles":["scandi"],"workshop":true,"social":false,"price":"free","organisation":"Skandia Folkdance Society","source":"events/usa/skandia.yaml"},{"name":"Indy Contra Dance","details":"We dance on the first Tuesday of the month, 7-9 pm ET. \nThere’s no smoking or drinking, and anyone’s welcome to dance together, regardless of age, experience, gender, preference for dogs or cats, etc. \nWe provide a brief new dancer intro / refresher / warm-up starting at 6:40, with dancing for everybody 7:00 – 9:00 pm Eastern Time. Venue is Englewood Christian Church, 57 N. Rural St., Indianapolis, Indiana. \nSliding scale, generally $5-$20. However, if you do not have enough money, ask for assistance.","links":["https://www.indycontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/indy-contra-dance/2025-06-03/"],"start":"2025-06-03T18:40:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-03T21:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"IN","city":"Indianapolis","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"Indy Contra","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Tuesday English Country Dance","details":"We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance.","links":["https://aactmad.org/english-country","https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2025-06-03/"],"start":"2025-06-03T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-03T21:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MI","city":"Ann Arbor","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$8","organisation":"AACTMAD","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance","details":"Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!","links":["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/","https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2025-06-03/"],"start":"2025-06-03T20:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-03T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"VA","city":"Williamsburg","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"organisation":"Williamsburg Heritage Dancers","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"BACDS Peninsula English Country Dance","details":"Peninsula English Country Dance meets 1st/3rd/5th Tuesdays, September to June. \nMembers $15, Non-members $20","links":["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/peninsula/","https://cdss.org/event/bacds-peninsula-english-country-dance-6/2025-06-03/"],"start":"2025-06-03T19:30:00-07:00","end":"2025-06-03T21:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Palo Alto","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$15-$20","organisation":"Bay Area Country Dance Society","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"English Country Dance","details":"English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language.","links":["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/","https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2025-06-04/"],"start":"2025-06-04T18:40:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-04T21:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"donation","organisation":"Luanne Stiles","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Bloomington Contra Dance","details":"Please see our home page for the latest information. \nEntrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  \nStriving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. \nMembership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  \nVolunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance.","links":["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/","https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2025-06-04/"],"start":"2025-06-04T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-04T21:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"IN","city":"Bloomington","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$3-$20","organisation":"Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Richmond English Country Dance","details":"Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening.","links":["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar","https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance-2/2025-06-04/"],"start":"2025-06-04T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-04T21:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"VA","city":"Richmond","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$2","organisation":"Colonial Dance Club of Richmond","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Baltimore Folk Music Society Wednesday Contra Dance","details":"The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra Dancing on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays, 8:00 to 10:30 p.m., in the hall at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. \n\nGender-free calling\nNo partner? No problem.\nNew dancer lesson every week at 7:30pm\nLive music from local, regional, and national bands\n\nAdmission \n\n$10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, ATDS)\n$15 for non-members\nUnder 21 and full-time students with IDs: Free!\n\nThe Wednesday Contra Dance is sponsored in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council. \nSee our Contra dance FAQs for general information on Contra Dances. \nPlease see our Behavior Policy.","links":["https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php","https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-english-country-dance-2/2025-06-04/"],"start":"2025-06-04T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-04T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Baltimore","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"FSGW English Country Dance","details":"In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  \nWith live music! \nYou may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. \nIf you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. \nCOVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info \nThe dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. \nIf you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. \nGeneral information on our English Country Dance web page \nMember (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 \nNon-member – $17.00 \nStudents and Limited income – $8.00","links":["https://fsgw.org/event-6187692","https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2025-06-04/"],"start":"2025-06-04T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-04T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Glen Echo","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Kappy Laning"],"price":"$8-$17","organisation":"Folklore Society of Greater Washington","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Princeton Country Dancers’ Contra Dance","details":"Weekly contra dance on Wednesday nights, 8:00-10:30.","links":["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/","https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-contra-dance/2025-06-04/"],"start":"2025-06-04T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-04T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NJ","city":"Princeton","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Nordic dance class","details":"Lisa Brooks and  Elaine Mathies will teach the series from May 14 through June 18. They will focus on reviewing the dances taught at Springdans Northwest 2025. \n\n \n The cost is $45 for Skandia members and $55 for non-members for the 6-week series ($10/ $12 per one-class drop-in). Bring clean shoes tochange into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. \n \nShow up any time (not necessarily at the beginning of the series); there’s no need to pre-register. Info: lisa@hambo.us or (206)258-2580.","links":["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"],"start":"2025-06-04T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2025-06-04T21:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"WA","city":"Seattle","styles":["scandi"],"workshop":true,"social":false,"price":"$10-$12","organisation":"Skandia Folkdance Society","source":"events/usa/skandia.yaml"},{"name":"Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance","details":"Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. \nCombination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall.","links":["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/","https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2025-06-05/"],"start":"2025-06-05T13:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-05T15:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"OH","city":"Cleveland Heights","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$2","organisation":"Cleveland English Dance Community","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Gentle English","details":"English Country Dancing for those who enjoy relaxed tempos and familiar figures. Jenny Beer leading, music by laptop.","links":["https://parkavenuecontra.org/GentleEnglish","https://cdss.org/event/gentle-english-swarthmore-pa/2025-06-05/"],"start":"2025-06-05T14:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-05T16:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Swarthmore","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"callers":["Jenny Beer"],"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Jenny Beer","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Indy English Country Dance","details":"Calling by Alice Smith-Goeke at the Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church, 1516 N Delaware St (enter via 16th Street parking lot entrance). Suggested donation $5 per adult. \nRecorded music may be used. \nAdditional events the first Thursday of each month in 2025 at the Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church.","links":["https://sites.google.com/view/indyecd/","https://cdss.org/event/indy-english-country-dance/2025-06-05/"],"start":"2025-06-05T18:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-05T20:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"IN","city":"Indianapolis","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"callers":["Alice Smith-Goeke"],"price":"$5","organisation":"IndyECD","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Lake City Contra Dance","details":"Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm \nDances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm \nAdmission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can \nThe hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! \nFor more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email.","links":["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/","https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2025-06-05/"],"start":"2025-06-05T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-05T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"WA","city":"Seattle","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10-$20","organisation":"Lake City Contra Dance","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-254/","https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2025-06-05/"],"start":"2025-06-05T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-05T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NY","city":"Rochester","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Lake Effect"],"price":"$5-$12","organisation":"Country Dancers of Rochester","source":"events/usa/cdss.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. \n\n7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing\nMasks are no longer required but are welcomed.\nOur sliding scale is $10-$15-$20.\nOur role terms are Larks and Robins.","links":["https://thursdaycontra.com/","https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2025-06-05/"],"start":"2025-06-05T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-05T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Philadelphia","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10-$20","organisation":"PATMAD","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Dancing Fish","links":["https://dancingfish.dance/"],"start_date":"2025-06-06","end_date":"2025-06-07","country":"USA","state":"FL","city":"Melrose","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Potent Brew"],"callers":["Seth Tepfer"],"organisation":"Dancing Fish","source":"events/usa/trycontra.yaml"},{"name":"Gender-Free Dance Camp","links":["https://www.lcfd.org/spring-camp-2025.html"],"start_date":"2025-06-06","end_date":"2025-06-08","country":"USA","state":"MA","city":"Plymouth","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Calico","Northwoods"],"callers":["Mary Wesley","Chris Ricciotti"],"price":"$150-$400","organisation":"TryContra","source":"events/usa/trycontra.yaml"},{"name":"Taste of Haven","links":["https://www.contracorners.net/event-type/dance-weekend/"],"start_date":"2025-06-06","end_date":"2025-06-08","country":"USA","state":"IN","city":"Syracuse","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["The Dam Beavers","Bobcat Opposum"],"callers":["Gaye Fifer","Dwayne Johnson"],"price":"$90-$110","organisation":"TryContra","source":"events/usa/trycontra.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/2025-06-05/"],"start":"2025-06-05T20:00:00-07:00","end":"2025-06-05T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"Bay Area Country Dance Society","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Flying Shoes Community Dance & Contra Dance","details":"Everyone is welcome at this two-part monthly dance series. From neophytes to lifelong participants, and so many other demographic variations, we all collaborate to make this community-building participatory arts program a joyful success. See you at the dance! \nSchedule:\n\n6:00 pm ~ Musicians Warmup ~ Tunes on the All Comers Band page\n6:30-7:30 pm ~ Community Dance ~ Lisa Newcomb & Chrissy Fowler calling with the All Comers Band, led by Benjamin Foss & Willy Clemetson ~ Community Dance admission is $1 kids, $2 adults\n8:00-11:00 pm ~ Contra Dance ~ We use the terms lark and robin to identify the dance roles. (More on roles here.) ~ Contra Dance Admission is $20 – $15 (a sliding scale lets us cover expenses and compensate performers; please pay as much as you can!)\n\nLocation: First Church in Belfast UCC, 8 Court St, Belfast (enter via Spring St) \nPolicies:  See Community Care Policy and First Friday FAQ ~ BFS programs are chem free (please be sober) ~ Stay home if you don’t feel well \nSponsors: Artisan Builders, Belfast Community Co-op, Colburn Shoe Store, Daisychain Farm, First National Bank, Grace Chiropractic, The Green Store, Searsport Shores Oceanfront Camping, Thomas Fowler PE, Trillium Caterers, and Worth Real Estate","links":["https://belfastflyingshoes.org/first-friday-dances/","https://cdss.org/event/flying-shoes-first-friday-community-dance-contra-dance/2025-06-06/"],"start":"2025-06-06T18:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-06T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"ME","city":"Belfast","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"bands":["All Comers Band","Here on the Hill"],"callers":["Chrissy Fowler","Lisa Newcomb","Harris Lapiroff"],"price":"$15-$25","organisation":"Belfast Flying Shoes","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"English Country Dancing","details":"We invite you to dance with us on the first Friday of each month at Massanutten Presbyterian Church. It’s free and open to the public; most appropriate for people 10 years old and up; no experience needed; no partner needed. Wear casual clothes and comfortable shoes. \nTom Mack is the caller and we dance to recorded music enjoying dances from the 1700’s and 1800’s: lines, circles and squares. \nHealth issues: If you feel sick, stay home.","links":["https://sites.google.com/corp/site/svcwed/home-1/2025-practice-schedule","https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dancing/2025-06-06/"],"start":"2025-06-06T18:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-06T21:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"VA","city":"Penn Laird","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"callers":["Tom Mack"],"price":"free","organisation":"Shenandoah Valley Civil War Era Dancers","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Orlando Contra Dance","details":"Welcome to the Orlando Contra Dance! We feature high-tempo, gender-neutral dancing. We are Florida’s only gender-neutral contra series. Dancing is open to everyone and free for students and returning beginners (2nd dance is free)! \nWe usually dance on the first and third Friday of the month. Holidays, semester breaks, and regional events happen, so check the schedule before going!","links":["https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/","https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance-2-2/2025-06-06/"],"start":"2025-06-06T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-06T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"FL","city":"Winter Park","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"Orlando Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.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/2025-06-06/"],"start":"2025-06-06T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-06T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"GA","city":"Decatur","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$7-$15","organisation":"ContraATL","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Lambertville Country Dancers","details":"English Country Dance called by Judi Rivkin. Music by A Joyful Noise (Barbara Greenberg, Daniel Beerbohm, and Kathy Talvitie).","links":["https://lambertvillecountrydancers.org/","https://cdss.org/event/lambertville-country-dancers-english-country-dance-in-newtown-pa-2/"],"start":"2025-06-06T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-06T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NJ","city":"Newtown","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"bands":["A Joyful Noise"],"callers":["Judi Rivkin"],"price":"$5-$15","organisation":"Lambertville Country Dancers","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo","details":"Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm.","links":["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/","https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2025-06-06/"],"start":"2025-06-06T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-06T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Glen Echo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"Friday Night Dancers","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Dance Trance","details":"Dance Trance 2025 Contra Dance Weekend – June 6-8, 2025 – featuring Toss the Possum and callers Darlene Underwood and Terry Doyle. Come join us in June in Lexington, Kentucky in the beautiful bluegrass region.  The weekend offers contra dances, English country dance, flatfooting, blues dance, musicians’ jam, and more!","links":["https://www.dancetrance.ltda.us/","https://cdss.org/event/dance-trance/"],"start":"2025-06-06T20:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-08T15:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"KY","city":"Lexington","styles":["contra","ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Toss the Possum"],"callers":["Darlene Underwood","Terry Doyle"],"price":"$50-$105","organisation":"Lexington Traditional Dance Association","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/2025-06-06/"],"start":"2025-06-06T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2025-06-06T22:30:00-05:00","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":"Community Contra Dance open to all ages.  All dances taught.  No experience necessary.  Always live music.  Lesson 7 p.m.; dance 7:30 to 10:30.","links":["https://boulderdance.org/event/colorado-friends-of-old-time-music-and-dance-dance-community-contra-dance/2025-06-06/"],"start":"2025-06-06T19:00:00-06:00","end":"2025-06-06T22:30:00-06:00","country":"USA","state":"CO","city":"Boulder","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance","source":"events/usa/boulder.yaml"},{"name":"Friday Night English Dance","details":"For details about venue, callers, or musicians, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org \nSliding scale: $7 – $20.","links":["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=6103","https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2025-06-06/"],"start":"2025-06-06T19:30:00-07:00","end":"2025-06-06T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"bands":["Fine Companions"],"price":"$7-$20","organisation":"Portland Country Dance Community","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Skandia First Friday LIVE","details":"HarryKhamis and Pat Pi will teach a slow, beautiful dance called Åtabakspolska. Itcomes from Föllinge, a small town in Jämtland, Sweden. This is one of the mostpopular dances at Skandia.<br> See <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOuwd0828hY\" target=\"_blank\">www.youtube.com/watch?v=<wbr />DOuwd0828hY</a>. <br>Thedelightful Metrognomes will grace the stage for our First Friday dance in June.Armed with their miniature gnomes at the front of the stage, the group willhelp us join together in dancing with lively little and big feet. Get in themood for joy.<br><span><b> </b></span><br><span><b>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</b></span><br><br><br><u></u><br><u></u><u></u>","links":["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"],"start":"2025-06-06T19:30:00-07:00","end":"2025-06-06T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"WA","city":"Lynnwood","styles":["scandi"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["MetroGnomes"],"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"Skandia Folkdance Society","source":"events/usa/skandia.yaml"},{"name":"Scissortail English Country Dance","details":"Scissortail English Country Dance in Oklahoma City, first and third Saturdays.  Check our Facebook or our website for more details!","links":["https://scissortail.org/calendar/","https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-english-country-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2025-06-07/"],"start":"2025-06-07T13:30:00-05:00","end":"2025-06-07T15:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"OK","city":"Oklahoma City","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"Scissortail Traditional Dance Society","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Swingin' Tern Double Dance","details":"Cecilia Vacanti—fiddle, Jess Newman—fiddle, Mark Price—guitar \n3:45 – 5:45 pm Afternoon Advanced Contras $15 adults/$5 students\n5:45 – 7:00 pm Dinner Break at the many walkable Chatham restaurants\n7:00 – 7:30 pm Beginners’ Workshop\n7:30 – 10:30 pm All-Level Evening Dance $15 adults/$5 students \nFull information and videos\nOur full calendar \nUseful Information:\n\nNewcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing. No partner is necessary. All dances are taught with a “walk-through” by the caller.\nWe no longer require vaccination. Masks are optional.\nAll dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to the gender-neutral terms Larks & Robins. Dance whatever role you’re comfortable in.\nWe are air-conditioned. We have windows on three sides when we want to let the breeze come in.\nOur dance is two blocks from the Chatham station on the Morris/Essex line out of Penn Station, NYC.\nWe welcome contributions of home-baked [or not] goodies to share at the break.\nPlease bring your own water bottle. Water bottles may be filled at the kitchen sink.\nWear comfortable clothing. Contra dancing is aerobic. We prefer you carry in your shoes.\nWe are a friendly, inclusive group. Pack plenty of smiles!","links":["https://folkproject.org/swingin-tern/","https://cdss.org/event/swingin-tern-contra-dance-7-3/"],"start":"2025-06-07T15:45:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-07T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NJ","city":"Chatham","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["The Star Charters"],"callers":["Michael Karcher"],"price":"$10-$30","organisation":"Swingin' Tern Dances","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Baton Rouge Contra Dance","details":"Baton Rouge Contra Dance at St. Albans Chapel","links":["https://louisianacontrasandsquares.com/events.html","https://cdss.org/event/baton-rouge-contra-dance/2025-06-07/"],"start":"2025-06-07T15:45:00-05:00","end":"2025-06-07T18:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"LA","city":"Baton Rouge","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Charlene Heaton"],"price":"$5-$7","organisation":"Charlene Heaton & David Porter","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Port Ewen English Country Dance","details":"English Country Dance with visiting callers. Live local band. Air conditioned hall, so we dance all summer! \n7 PM skills class for beginners \nDance is 7:30 to 10:30. Entry is $15.","links":["https://www.hudsonvalleydance.org/english-country-1","https://cdss.org/event/hudson-valley-country-dancers-port-ewen-english-country-dance/2025-06-07/"],"start":"2025-06-07T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-07T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NY","city":"Port Ewen","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"CDSS","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/2025-06-07/"],"start":"2025-06-07T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-07T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"TN","city":"Oak Ridge","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Knoxville Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"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://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html","https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-06-07/"],"start":"2025-06-07T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-07T23:00:00-04:00","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":"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-4-7/","https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-dance-in-peterborough-nh/2025-06-07/"],"start":"2025-06-07T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-07T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NH","city":"Peterborough","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Thunderwing"],"callers":["Annie Kidwell"],"price":"$12-$20","organisation":"Monadnock Folklore Society","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/2025-06-07/"],"start":"2025-06-07T19:40:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-07T23:00:00-04:00","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":"Scissortail Contra Dance","details":"Scissortail Contra Dance in Tulsa, first Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!","links":["https://scissortail.org/calendar/","https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-tulsa-ok/2025-06-07/"],"start":"2025-06-07T19:00:00-05:00","end":"2025-06-07T22:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"OK","city":"Tulsa","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$5-$25","organisation":"Scissortail Traditional Dance Society","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center","details":"Every Saturday\nLARGE STUDIO\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7:30 – 8:00 pm  Lesson\n8:00 – 11:00 pm  Dance\n \nCost:\nLive Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free \n“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th)\nRecorded Music:  $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21) \nWhat is Contra Dance?\nIn a Contra dance, a leader, known as a caller, teaches basic dance steps during an introductory “walk-through” of the dance. Dancers learn by walking through the steps and formations, following the caller’s instructions. The dance figures are similar to those of old-time square dancing except the figures are usually danced in a line, with leaders and followers facing each other. \n​These dances are lively, social, easy to learn, and aerobic. Although you will dance with a partner, it isn’t necessary to come with one. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” (partners facing in long lines down the hall).  Many of the regular Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra bands play old-time music (similar to bluegrass), but the music at any given Saturday night Contra may reflect a range of music traditions, such as New England, French Canadian, Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and modern compositions. \nHow does Contra Dance Work?\n“A contra dance can be thought of as a triangle of energy with the three vertices being the musicians, the dancers and the caller. Magical evenings occur when all three come together, feeding off of each others’ energy to raise and sustain an atmosphere of fun and joy. The caller’s role in this is paramount. Good music and dancers without a good caller may not be magical. Poor teaching, lack of rapport or inappropriately selected dances can lead to frustration. But a good caller can make even new dancers feel like they are good, and by working with the musicians to match music to dances, set the right tempo, and feed off the energy of everyone in the hall, the caller can help make magic.”\nby Beau Farmer, Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra Caller","links":["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/contra","https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2025-06-07/"],"start":"2025-06-07T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2025-06-07T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MN","city":"Minneapolis","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Contratopia"],"callers":["Robin Nelson"],"price":"$4-$15","organisation":"Tapestry Folkdance Center","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Friends of Traditional Dance Contra","details":"Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday \nWe dance at the fabulous Masonic Ballroom, with its gorgeous sprung wood dance floor.","links":["https://fotd.org/","https://cdss.org/event/friends-of-traditional-dance-contra/2025-06-07/"],"start":"2025-06-07T19:00:00-06:00","end":"2025-06-07T22:00:00-06:00","country":"USA","state":"CO","city":"Fort Collins","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"Friends of Traditional Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Tucson Contra Dance","details":"Join us for our first and third Saturday contra dance! Doors open at 6:00 pm. Intro lesson at 6:30 pm. Dance from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Check our website for more details.","links":["https://tucsoncontradancers.org/","https://cdss.org/event/tucson-contra-dance-2/2025-06-07/"],"start":"2025-06-07T18:30:00-07:00","end":"2025-06-07T22:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"AZ","city":"Tucson","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Tucson Friends of Traditional Music%2C Inc.","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Circle Left","details":"Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month.","links":["https://www.queercontradance.org/circleleft.html","https://cdss.org/event/circle-left/2025-06-07/"],"start":"2025-06-07T18:30:00-07:00","end":"2025-06-07T22:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Oakland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.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://tadamsva.org/dances/","https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-2nd-sunday-afternoon-contra-dance/2025-06-08/"],"start":"2025-06-08T13:45:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-08T17:30:00-04:00","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":"English Country Dance Atlanta","details":"2nd, 4th, and 5th Sunday afternoons \n$9, cash or check","links":["https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm","https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-atlanta-2nd-4th-and-5th-sunday-afternoons/2025-06-08/"],"start":"2025-06-08T15:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-08T17:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"GA","city":"Atlanta","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$9","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Louisville English Country Dance","details":"Louisville English Country Dance meets on the 2nd and last Sundays of most months. Please check our website for details.","links":["https://www.louisvilleecd.org/","https://cdss.org/event/louisville-english-country-dance/2025-06-08/"],"start":"2025-06-08T15:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-08T17:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"KY","city":"Louisville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$5","organisation":"Louisville English Country Dancers","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-2/2025-06-08/"],"start":"2025-06-08T15:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-08T18:15:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"free","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"English Country Dance","details":"Twice-monthly English Country Dance session in Colorado Springs, CO. Each dance will be taught and then practiced. Great social atmosphere and fun!","links":["https://www.meetup.com/english-county-dance-colorado-springs/events/307922073/","https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance/2025-06-08/"],"start":"2025-06-08T13:45:00-06:00","end":"2025-06-08T15:45:00-06:00","country":"USA","state":"CO","city":"Colorado Springs","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Culver City ECD","details":"English Country Dance with live musicians in the afternoon on the Westside of Los Angeles. No partner required. Masks optional. Preregistration requested. \n$20 (sliding scale)","links":["https://culvercityecd.com/","https://cdss.org/event/culver-city-ecd/2025-06-08/"],"start":"2025-06-08T14:30:00-07:00","end":"2025-06-08T17:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Culver City","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$20","organisation":"Culver City English Country Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Hayward Contra Dance","details":"We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. \nFor years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. \nSome of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: \nHayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. \nAs a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. \nMeeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. \nOur venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. \nThese features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have a Facebook group.","links":["https://sfbaycontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2025-06-08/"],"start":"2025-06-08T16:00:00-07:00","end":"2025-06-08T19:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Hayward","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$15-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Common Floor Contra Dance","details":"Contra dancing in Portland, ME every second Sunday. For details, visit our website. \n$15 suggested donation.","links":["https://www.commonfloorcontra.dance/","https://cdss.org/event/common-floor-contra-dance/2025-06-08/"],"start":"2025-06-08T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-08T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"ME","city":"Portland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"Common Floor Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center","details":"Every Sunday \nSmall Studio\n7:00 – 9:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2nd Sunday of the Month\nLive Music with Anytime English Players | 6:30 – 9:00 pm \n​Cost:\n​Recorded Music:  $12 General Admission | $9 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free\nLive Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free\n\n​“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th) – Newcomers especially encouraged to attend! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnglish country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or spritely, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.\n​\nYou can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience.  English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us!","links":["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance","https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2025-06-08/"],"start":"2025-06-08T18:30:00-05:00","end":"2025-06-08T21:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MN","city":"Minneapolis","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"bands":["Anytime English Players"],"price":"$4-$15","organisation":"Tapestry Folkdance Center","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Contra Dance in St Louis","details":"Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling.","links":["https://www.childgrove.org/","https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2025-06-08/"],"start":"2025-06-08T18:30:00-05:00","end":"2025-06-08T21:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MO","city":"Webster Groves","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Sadie Hawkins Day"],"callers":["Keith Tuxhorn"],"price":"$10","organisation":"Childgrove Country Dancers","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/2025-06-09/"],"start":"2025-06-09T18:10:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-09T20:30:00-04:00","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":"Verona Monday Night Contra Dance","details":"Join Shenandoah Valley Contra Dance at the Verona Community Center for our monthly Monday Night Contra. No experience necessary – we’ll teach you everything you need to know – and you don’t need to bring a partner (but if you want to bring a crew of people – the more the merrier!). \nA brief beginner workshop will be held at 6:45 pm and then we’ll dance from 7 pm to 9 pm. Please check our website and/or Facebook for more details about each month’s dance. \nTo protect the floor at VCC, please wear soft-soled, clean, and comfortable shoes. \nAdmission: Pay-what-you-will (we recommend ~$10 to help pay for the room rental and to compensate our band and caller for their time and skill) \nThis is a mask-optional event. There are no vaccination requirements. As always, for the health and safety of the community, please stay home if you are displaying any symptoms of illness or have been recently exposed to someone who tested positive for an infectious disease.","links":["https://shenandoahvalleycontradance.weebly.com/monday-night-contra.html","https://cdss.org/event/verona-va-monday-night-contra-dance/2025-06-09/"],"start":"2025-06-09T18:45:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-09T21:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"VA","city":"Verona","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10","organisation":"Shenandoah Valley Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance","details":"New Location, Times, & Admission \nThe Ivy Building at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College\n9 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC 28801\n(On GPS, type the address, not the building name! The building looks like an old church and is across from the Ferguson Medical Building at 10 Genevieve Circle.) \n\nLesson: 7:00pm – 7:30pm\nDance: 7:30pm – 10:00pm\n$0 – $50 Sliding Scale; $12 Suggested\nCheck our Facebook page for caller and musician info\n\nThe Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band and caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. \nBeginners are welcome, lesson 7:00pm–7:30pm. Contra dancing from 7:30pm–10:00pm. A waltz ends the night! \nSafe dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. \nBring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson.","links":["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about","https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2025-06-09/"],"start":"2025-06-09T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-09T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$0-$50","organisation":"Meredith RosemanYager","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Knoxville Monday Night Contra","details":"Contra dancing to live music every Monday evening in Knoxville, TN. The dance begins at 7:30 with a lesson for new folks starting at 7:00. Everyone welcome.","links":["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule","https://cdss.org/event/knoxville-monday-night-contra/2025-06-09/"],"start":"2025-06-09T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-09T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"TN","city":"Knoxville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Knoxville Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Monday Cincinnati Contra Dance","details":"Weekly Contra Dance at Wyoming Fine Arts Center, including waltz and maybe squares. Live music from many rotating bands. Many rotating callers using gendered or gender-free prompts. Teaching at 7 pm. Dance from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.","links":["https://www.cincinnaticontradance.org/schedule.htm","https://cdss.org/event/monday-cincinnati-contra-dance/2025-06-09/"],"start":"2025-06-09T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-09T21:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"OH","city":"Wyoming","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$2-$5","organisation":"Cincinnati Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Monday Contra Dance","details":"What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday.","links":["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/contra-dances/the-nelson-monday-night-dance/","https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2025-06-09/"],"start":"2025-06-09T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-09T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NH","city":"Nelson","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$5","organisation":"Monadnock Folklore Society","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Monday Night Contra & Square Dance","details":"The Chicago Barn Dance Company sponsors and supports contra dance, traditional square dance and old-time music in the Chicago area. Our dances are open to the public, with no costume, partner or experience necessary. Beginners are welcome and should arrive early in the evening, when the dances are usually easier and taught more completely. Lesson is at 6:30. \nWe usually dance in the 4th floor ballroom. \nVaccines are not required and masks are optional. Attendance will be registered at all dances for contact tracing.","links":["https://www.chicagobarndance.org/calendar/","https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-square-dance/2025-06-09/","https://cdss.org/event/chicago-contra-dance/2025-06-09/"],"start":"2025-06-09T18:30:00-05:00","end":"2025-06-09T21:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"IL","city":"Chicago","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Chicago Barn Dance Company","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Louisville Contra Dance","details":"Louisville, Kentucky’s weekly Monday night contra dance, always featuring live music from the Monday Night All Stars open band! Dancing is 8:00-10:30pm with a beginner’s lesson at 7:30pm. Waltzing and snacks available at the break. Check out our website for details on the caller and special performances. Open calling on 5th Mondays!","links":["https://www.louisvillecountrydancers.org/dance-with-us-1","https://cdss.org/event/louisville-contra-dance/2025-06-09/"],"start":"2025-06-09T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-09T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"KY","city":"Louisville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Monday Night All Stars"],"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Louisville Country Dancers","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Monday Evening English Country Dance","details":"All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website.","links":["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php","https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2025-06-09/"],"start":"2025-06-09T20:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-09T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Baltimore","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Ashland Country Dancers","details":"The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings.","links":["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml","https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2025-06-09/"],"start":"2025-06-09T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2025-06-09T21:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Ashland","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$5","organisation":"The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Beginner Scandinavia dance classes near UW","details":"Room 209 (top floor, north side). This is near the UW.  There is plenty of parking by the building.  <i>Free!</i><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. If you don’t have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. No need to pre-register. Vaccines are strongly encouraged, and masks are encouraged, but not required. Send any questions to <font><u><a href=\"mailto:lisa@hambo.us\" target=\"_blank\">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font>or (206) 258-2580.</p>","links":["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"],"start":"2025-06-09T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2025-06-09T21:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"WA","city":"Seattle","styles":["scandi"],"workshop":true,"social":false,"price":"free","organisation":"Skandia Folkdance Society","source":"events/usa/skandia.yaml"},{"name":"Tuesday English Country Dance","details":"We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance.","links":["https://aactmad.org/english-country","https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2025-06-10/"],"start":"2025-06-10T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-10T21:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MI","city":"Ann Arbor","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$8","organisation":"AACTMAD","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Park Avenue Contra","details":"Joyful community contra dancing on 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. Sit-in musicians welcome on 2nd Tuesdays for our By-Ear Open Band (tunes + other details on our website).","links":["https://parkavenuecontra.org/","https://cdss.org/event/park-avenue-contra-swarthmore-pa/2025-06-10/"],"start":"2025-06-10T19:15:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-10T21:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Swarthmore","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Donna Hunt","Liesl Jandrey"],"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"Jenny Beer","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Saint Louis Queer Contra","details":"Come on out to Saint Louis Queer Contra \nSecond Tuesdays 7-9 pm (Lesson 6:45) at Focal Point – 2720 Sutton, Maplewood, MO\nOne of the most wholesome, friendly, and affirming things to do in St. Louis! \nAll dances taught, non-gendered calling, live music – no partner or experience needed.","links":["https://www.shedances.org/","https://cdss.org/event/saint-louis-queer-contra/2025-06-10/"],"start":"2025-06-10T18:45:00-05:00","end":"2025-06-10T21:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MO","city":"Maplewood","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10","organisation":"SheDances","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance","details":"Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!","links":["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/","https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2025-06-10/"],"start":"2025-06-10T20:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-10T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"VA","city":"Williamsburg","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"organisation":"Williamsburg Heritage Dancers","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"English Country Dance Class","details":"Whether you are brand new or LOVE this style of dancing, Tuesday nights in Pasadena is where you learn the skills to dance with elegance and ease! It’s a great mid-week pick-me-up with dance friends old and new. We dance on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Tuesday of the month. \nPay $10 at the door, and pre-register on our website to receive all of the pertinent details! \nPlan on sticking around for after-hours socializing and getting the latest details on a favorite dance, the next ball, or that costume question you always wanted to ask.","links":["https://historicalteaanddance.org/#Tuesdaydances","https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-classes-in-pasadena/2025-06-10/"],"start":"2025-06-10T19:15:00-07:00","end":"2025-06-10T21:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Pasadena","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":false,"price":"$10","organisation":"Historical Tea & Dance Society","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"English Country Dance","details":"English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language.","links":["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/","https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2025-06-11/"],"start":"2025-06-11T18:40:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-11T21:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Luanne Stiles","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange","details":"Join us in Greenfield for an evening of English Country Dancing. Lively, elegant, and fun: English country dances from 1650 to today, with a rotating cast of stellar musicians and callers. 
 \nCost: $10-$20, sliding scale. \nSee venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy.","links":["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html","https://cdss.org/event/second-fourth-wednesday-english-country-dance-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-06-11/"],"start":"2025-06-11T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-11T21:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MA","city":"Greenfield","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$10-$20","organisation":"Graham Christian","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Bloomington Contra Dance","details":"Please see our home page for the latest information. \nEntrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  \nStriving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. \nMembership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  \nVolunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance.","links":["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/","https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2025-06-11/"],"start":"2025-06-11T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-11T21:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"IN","city":"Bloomington","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$3-$20","organisation":"Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Richmond English Country Dance","details":"Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening.","links":["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar","https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance-2/2025-06-11/"],"start":"2025-06-11T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-11T21:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"VA","city":"Richmond","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$2","organisation":"Colonial Dance Club of Richmond","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"FSGW English Country Dance","details":"In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  \nWith live music! \nYou may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. \nIf you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. \nCOVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info \nThe dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. \nIf you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. \nGeneral information on our English Country Dance web page \nMember (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 \nNon-member – $17.00 \nStudents and Limited income – $8.00","links":["https://fsgw.org/event-6187693","https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2025-06-11/"],"start":"2025-06-11T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-11T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Glen Echo","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["April Blum"],"price":"$8-$17","organisation":"Folklore Society of Greater Washington","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Princeton Country Dancers’ Contra Dance","details":"Weekly contra dance on Wednesday nights, 8:00-10:30.","links":["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/","https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-contra-dance/2025-06-11/"],"start":"2025-06-11T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-11T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NJ","city":"Princeton","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Nordic dance class","details":"Lisa Brooks and  Elaine Mathies will teach the series from May 14 through June 18. They will focus on reviewing the dances taught at Springdans Northwest 2025. \n\n \n The cost is $45 for Skandia members and $55 for non-members for the 6-week series ($10/ $12 per one-class drop-in). Bring clean shoes tochange into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. \n \nShow up any time (not necessarily at the beginning of the series); there’s no need to pre-register. Info: lisa@hambo.us or (206)258-2580.","links":["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"],"start":"2025-06-11T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2025-06-11T21:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"WA","city":"Seattle","styles":["scandi"],"workshop":true,"social":false,"price":"$10-$12","organisation":"Skandia Folkdance Society","source":"events/usa/skandia.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/2025-06-11/"],"start":"2025-06-11T19:30:00-07:00","end":"2025-06-11T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"San Francisco","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"Bay Area Country Dance Society","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance","details":"Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. \nCombination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall.","links":["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/","https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2025-06-12/"],"start":"2025-06-12T13:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-12T15:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"OH","city":"Cleveland Heights","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$3","organisation":"Cleveland English Dance Community","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-255/","https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2025-06-12/"],"start":"2025-06-12T18:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-12T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NY","city":"Rochester","styles":["balfolk","contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"bands":["Ostara"],"callers":["David Smukler"],"price":"$10-$12","organisation":"Country Dancers of Rochester","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Lake City Contra Dance","details":"Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm \nDances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm \nAdmission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can \nThe hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! \nFor more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email.","links":["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/","https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2025-06-12/"],"start":"2025-06-12T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-12T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"WA","city":"Seattle","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10-$20","organisation":"Lake City Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.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. \n\n7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing\nMasks are no longer required but are welcomed.\nOur sliding scale is $10-$15-$20.\nOur role terms are Larks and Robins.","links":["https://thursdaycontra.com/","https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2025-06-12/"],"start":"2025-06-12T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-12T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Philadelphia","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10-$20","organisation":"PATMAD","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Summer Soiree","links":["https://www.ashevillecontra.com/"],"start_date":"2025-06-13","end_date":"2025-06-15","country":"USA","state":"NC","city":"Asheville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["The Mean Lids","Kingfisher"],"callers":["Steve Zakon-Anderson","Adina Gordon"],"organisation":"TryContra","source":"events/usa/trycontra.yaml"},{"name":"Flamingo Fling","details":"Flamingo Fling is Oklahoma City’s annual Contra Dance weekend! This year will feature Alex Deis-Lauby calling and music from River Road!","links":["https://scissortail.org/special-events/flamingo-fling/","https://cdss.org/event/flamingo-fling-contra-weekend-in-oklahoma-city/"],"start_date":"2025-06-13","end_date":"2025-06-15","country":"USA","state":"OK","city":"Oklahoma City","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["River Road"],"callers":["Alex Deis-Lauby"],"price":"$150","organisation":"Scissortail Traditional Dance Society","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/2025-06-12/"],"start":"2025-06-12T19:15:00-07:00","end":"2025-06-12T22:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"Bay Area Country Dance Society","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Balfolk in the Berkshires","links":["https://sites.google.com/view/berkshirefolkarts/home"],"start":"2025-06-13T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-15T11:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MA","city":"North Adams","styles":["balfolk"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Berkshire Folk Arts","source":"events/usa/north_adams.yaml"},{"name":"Cabot Community Contra Dance","details":"The Cabot Community Contra Dance is a distinctly beginner-friendly and family-friendly dance held every 2nd Friday, September–June. Our rotating Vermont callers use gender-free terminology, with music provided by The Usual Suspects, a great group of local musicians, and sit-ins are welcome! We have a lovely wooden-floored space in the Cabot Town Hall.  \nAdmission is on a sliding scale, $5-10 suggested, but nobody is turned away for lack of funds. Masks are welcomed but not required, and we ask that you bring some clean, dry shoes to change into, if it’s snowy or wet out.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/cabot-community-contra-dance/2025-06-13/"],"start":"2025-06-13T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-13T21:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Cabot","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"bands":["The Usual Suspects"],"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Cabot Community Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Tallahassee Contra Dance","details":"Join us for a fun community contra dance on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of most months! See tallydancer.com or our Facebook page for band and caller details. No dance experience is needed and no need to bring a partner. An intro lesson starts at 7:15 for beginners and anyone wanting to refresh their skills. \nAdmission cost: $10 for adults, $9 seniors over 50, $6 for students, free for kids under 12. Admission is payable by cash, check, or card at the door. Newcomers get in to their 2nd dance free!","links":["http://www.tallydancer.com/","https://cdss.org/event/tallahassee-contra-dance-2/2025-06-13/"],"start":"2025-06-13T19:15:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-13T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"FL","city":"Tallahassee","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$6-$10","organisation":"Tallahassee Community Friends of Old Time Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.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/2025-06-13/"],"start":"2025-06-13T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-13T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"GA","city":"Decatur","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$7-$15","organisation":"ContraATL","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Dover New England Traditional Dance","details":"A mix of contras, couple dances, triplets and square dances to live music. At least one “chestnut” is done each month. \nNo experience nor partner necessary. Dances are taught before the music and prompted while dancing. The experienced dancers are happy to help the new dancers because they are the future. \nAlthough you may choose your role, the traditional terms ladies and gents will be used. Updated vaccinations are strongly encouraged; masks are welcome but not required. \n$10; students $5","links":["https://manylives-oneworld.com/dave-bateman/dover-dance/","https://cdss.org/event/dover-nh-2nd-friday-new-england-traditional-dance/2025-06-13/"],"start":"2025-06-13T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-13T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NH","city":"Dover","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Dave Bateman","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Cleveland Second Friday English Country Dance","details":"Come join us at our monthly Second Friday English Country Dance.  \nLive music by Toad in the Hole. Callers: Carol Kopp, Steve Otlowski, & Elizabeth Estep \nWood Floor. \nSuggested Donation $10 (Pay what you can)","links":["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/","https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-second-friday-english-country-dance/2025-06-13/"],"start":"2025-06-13T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-13T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"OH","city":"Cleveland","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"bands":["Toad in the Hole"],"callers":["Carol Kopp","Elizabeth Estep","Steve Otlowski"],"price":"$10","organisation":"English Country Dance Cleveland","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Across the Lake","details":"Joseph Pimentel calls to music by Bare Necessities (Kate Barnes, Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Jacqueline Schwab). Friday night welcome dance, Saturday afternoon workshops (likely to include a challenging/advanced session for experienced dancers plus a review session for all for the evening gala), and Saturday night dress-up gala. Pre-registration required; registration opens mid-February 2025. You can register to pay for the entire weekend or for individual sessions.","links":["http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/across-the-lake/","https://cdss.org/event/across-the-lake-english-country-dance-weekend/"],"start":"2025-06-13T20:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-14T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Colchester","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Bare Necessities"],"callers":["Joseph Pimentel"],"organisation":"Burlington Country Dancers","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Dance to honor Pat McMonagle","details":"Pleasecome and dance Patrick's favorite dances, including zweifacher, French bourée,Danish mixers, Rørospols, hambo, and many others. The bands will be Allspice,Chris Wright and friends, and Skandia Kapell. The dance is free. Bring tips forthe bands and a donation for the Swedish Club, if you like. You are welcome tobring snacks (commercially prepared are preferred) to make it more festive. Thebar at the Swedish Club will be open until 10 p.m. You do not need to be amember of Skandia nor the Swedish Club to attend this event, which isco-sponsored by Skandia Folkdance Society and the Swedish Club.","links":["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"],"start":"2025-06-13T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2025-06-13T22:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"WA","city":"Seattle","styles":["scandi"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"bands":["Allspice","Chris Wright & Friends","Skandia Kapell"],"price":"donation","organisation":"Skandia Folkdance Society","source":"events/usa/skandia.yaml"},{"name":"Monrovia English Country Dance","details":"Please join us for English Country Dancing on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 7:30-10pm in the Guildhall of St Luke’s Episcopal Church. $5 admission (cash only). Beginners welcome! All dances are taught, walked through and called. No partner or costume required; just bring comfortable closed-toed shoes and a water bottle. We’re friendly, laid-back, and welcoming!","links":["https://monroviaecd.org/","https://cdss.org/event/monrovia-english-country-dance/2025-06-13/"],"start":"2025-06-13T19:15:00-07:00","end":"2025-06-13T22:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Monrovia","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$5","organisation":"Monrovia English Country Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Friday Night English Dance","details":"For details about venue, callers, or musicians, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org \nSliding scale: $7 – $20.","links":["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=6104","https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2025-06-13/"],"start":"2025-06-13T19:30:00-07:00","end":"2025-06-13T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"callers":["Andrea Nettleton"],"price":"$7-$20","organisation":"Portland Country Dance Community","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Dance, Music & Spice","details":"Immerse yourself in a week of inspiration and connection at Camp Cavell on the beautiful shores of Lake Huron! Dance, Music & Spice is an intentionally curated gathering designed for anyone who loves dancing, music, singing, art, and nature—all led by incredible instructors. Whether you come to the week to refine your skills, discover new ones, or simply soak in the magic of a shared passion, this experience offers something unforgettable for everyone. \nFrom serene sunrise moments to late-night campfires, every day is designed to create joy, creativity, and connection. Expect to be inspired by the talent and kindness of both staff and fellow campers, who together create a welcoming space for all.  \nThis year, our theme is Parallel Play: building joy and connections through shared discovery and community. It will be a celebration of fun while learning in a shared space. Dive into English and contra dance programming, engage in heartfelt singing, and explore a variety of other music, crafts, and types of dancing. Our community-focused camp invites you to expand your horizons, deepen friendships, and create new ones in a setting that balances reflection and growth.","links":["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/dance-music-spice-at-cavell/","https://cdss.org/event/dance-music-spice-at-camp-cavell/"],"start":"2025-06-14T16:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-21T12:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MI","city":"Lexington","styles":["contra","ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Countercurrent"],"callers":["Lindsey Dono","Susan Kevra"],"price":"$850-$1500","organisation":"Country Dance & Song Society","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"CFOOTMAD Zesty Contra Dance","details":"Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance (CFOOTMAD) present a Zesty Contra dance the\n2nd Saturday of each month. 7:00 p.m.- 10:00p.m. $15 for non-members; $12 for members; always live music.  The Zesty contra dance series is for dancers with some experience with contra dance.  There is no lesson before the dance, and walk-throughs may be abbreviated, or for simpler dances, eliminated entirely.","links":["https://boulderdance.org/event/cfootmad-zesty-contra-dance/2025-06-14/"],"start":"2025-06-14T19:00:00-06:00","end":"2025-06-14T22:00:00-06:00","country":"USA","state":"CO","city":"Boulder","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$12-$15","organisation":"Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance","source":"events/usa/boulder.yaml"},{"name":"Palo Alto Contra Dance","links":["https://paloaltocontradance.org/calendar/"],"start":"2025-06-14T18:30:00-07:00","end":"2025-06-14T22:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Palo Alto","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$20","organisation":"Palo Alto Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/palo_alto.yaml"},{"name":"Pavilion Bal Folk","links":["https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar"],"start":"2025-06-15T17:00:00-05:00","end":"2025-06-15T20:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Guildford","styles":["balfolk"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"bands":["Eloise & Co."],"price":"$12-$25","organisation":"Brattleboro Bal Folk","source":"events/usa/guilford.yaml"},{"name":"BACDS Hey Days","details":"Hey Days is the annual BACDS English Country Dance and Music Week. \nWe offer classes in English country dance, ritual/display dance, song, and a music track. We promise a program that will challenge and delight both new and experienced participants, complete with campers’ night, parties, and a daily gathering for campers and staff to share hidden talents. \nStaff includes Joanna Reiner Wilkinson, Andrew Swaine, Rachel Pusey, Jan Elliot, Daisy Black, and Chris Bracken. Music by Shira Kammen, Lisa Scott, Chip Prince, McKinley James, Michelle Masek, Jim Oakden, and Rebecca King.","links":["https://www.bacds.org/camps/eweek2025/","https://cdss.org/event/bacds-hey-days-english-dance-and-music-week/"],"start":"2025-06-15T15:30:00-07:00","end":"2025-06-22T10:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Los Garos","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Andrew Swaine","Joanna Reiner Wilkinson","Rachel Pusey"],"price":"$475-$1380","organisation":"Bay Area Country Dance Society","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Nordic dance class","details":"Lisa Brooks and  Elaine Mathies will teach the series from May 14 through June 18. They will focus on reviewing the dances taught at Springdans Northwest 2025. \n\n \n The cost is $45 for Skandia members and $55 for non-members for the 6-week series ($10/ $12 per one-class drop-in). Bring clean shoes tochange into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. \n \nShow up any time (not necessarily at the beginning of the series); there’s no need to pre-register. Info: lisa@hambo.us or (206)258-2580.","links":["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"],"start":"2025-06-18T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2025-06-18T21:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"WA","city":"Seattle","styles":["scandi"],"workshop":true,"social":false,"price":"$10-$12","organisation":"Skandia Folkdance Society","source":"events/usa/skandia.yaml"},{"name":"CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance","details":"Community Contra Dance open to all ages.  All dances taught.  No experience necessary.  Always live music.  Lesson 7 p.m.; dance 7:30 to 10:30.","links":["https://boulderdance.org/event/colorado-friends-of-old-time-music-and-dance-dance-community-contra-dance-7/2025-06-20/"],"start":"2025-06-20T19:00:00-06:00","end":"2025-06-20T22:30:00-06:00","country":"USA","state":"CO","city":"Boulder","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance","source":"events/usa/boulder.yaml"},{"name":"Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE","details":"<u></u>LisaBrooks and Elaine Mathies will teach all things even! What can you do to evenmusic, with a rhythm that goes 1-2, 1-2? They will teach polka and Busserull,which is similar to Rørospols but in 2/4 time. See Busserull: <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRjVMgAEQLE\" target=\"_blank\">www.youtube.com/watch?v=<wbr />yRjVMgAEQLE</a>and polka: <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MLw7iprQQk\" target=\"_blank\">www.youtube.com/watch?v=_<wbr />MLw7iprQQk</a>. <br> <br>Led by Kris Johansson and always a favorite, Skandia Kapell will keep the hallfilled with their captivating sound and great tunes. No one can sit on thesidelines when Skandia Kapell plays for the evening. Join in!<br><br><span><b>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</b></span>","links":["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"],"start":"2025-06-20T19:30:00-07:00","end":"2025-06-20T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"WA","city":"Lynnwood","styles":["scandi"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Skandia Kapell"],"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"Skandia Folkdance Society","source":"events/usa/skandia.yaml"},{"name":"Acadia Festival of Traditional Music & Dance","details":"A week-long summer festival of classes, workshops and concerts in Bar Harbor, ME, celebrating Celtic-influenced traditional music and dance.","links":["https://acadiatradfestival.org/","https://cdss.org/event/acadia-festival-of-traditional-music-dance/"],"start":"2025-06-22T14:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-06-28T09:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"ME","city":"Bar Harbor","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Lady of the Lake June Week","details":"On the shores of Coeur d’Alene Lake, fifty miles from Spokane, WA, is a week long adventure full of dance, music, and song shared with a welcoming community from all over the West and beyond.  There’s time to hike, canoe and just hang out on the beach or porches. \nA unique blend of contras and English country featuring three daily contra dance workshops, two daily English country dance workshops, two callers workshops (contras and English), three different band workshops (including English) and two different singing workshops.  Plus evening dances that include contra and English dances run concurrently. \nStaff include three callers: Gaye Fifer, Lindsey Dono, and Luke Donforth and three bands: Dam Beavers (Ben Schreiber & Scotty Leach), Fiddle Hellions (Betsy Branch, George Penk, & Sue Songer) and Root System (Audrey Jaber, Anna Patton & Amy Englesberg). Wonderful food with four different choices (gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy free).  Cedar cabins and nearby meadows for camping.  And a sliding scale of fees starting at $750 with breakeven at $850.  Transportation to and from the Spokane Airport to camp is available.","links":["http://www.ladyofthelake.org/june-week/","https://cdss.org/event/lady-of-the-lake-music-and-dance-week/"],"start":"2025-06-22T15:00:00-07:00","end":"2025-06-28T11:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"ID","city":"Harrison","styles":["contra","ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["The Dam Beavers","Fiddle Hellions","Root System"],"callers":["Gaye Fifer","Lindsey Dono","Luke Donforth"],"price":"$750-$1050","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"74th National Square Dance Convention","details":"At the National Square Dance Convention each year, you can enjoy 3 days of contra dancing in addition to modern western square dancing, round dancing, and clogging. 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