{"events":[{"name":"Camp Sturtevant","links":["https://www.sccdc.org/special-events/camp-sturtevant/"],"start":"2025-05-23T13:45:00-07:00","end":"2025-05-26T17:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Arcadia","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"bands":["Uncle Farmer"],"callers":["Susan Petrick"],"price":"$425","organisation":"TryContra","source":"events/usa/trycontra.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/2025-05-23/"],"start":"2025-05-23T19:15:00-07:00","end":"2025-05-23T22:00:00-07:00","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":"Mendocino English Country Dance","details":"Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). \nLive music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. \nDances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  \nFun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!","links":["https://www.mendoecd.org/events/","https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2025-05-24/"],"start":"2025-05-24T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-05-24T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Caspar","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Take a Dance"],"price":"$15","organisation":"Mendocino English Country Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Palo Alto Contra Dance","links":["https://paloaltocontradance.org/calendar/"],"start":"2025-05-24T18:30:00-07:00","end":"2025-05-24T22:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Palo Alto","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Magic Reelism"],"callers":["Celia Ramsay"],"price":"$20","organisation":"Palo Alto Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/palo_alto.yaml"},{"name":"Anaheim Contra Dance","details":"Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST. \nAlways live music! \nFamily-friendly, no partner required. \nEasy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm.\n\nFree parking.","links":["https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html","https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2025-05-24/"],"start":"2025-05-24T18:30:00-07:00","end":"2025-05-24T21:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Anaheim","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$12-$18","organisation":"The Living Tradition","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Sacramento Contra Dance","details":"Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. \nCost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door.","links":["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/","https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2025-05-24/"],"start":"2025-05-24T18:30:00-07:00","end":"2025-05-24T22:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Sacramento","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$12","organisation":"Sacramento Country Dance Society","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/2025-05-25/"],"start":"2025-05-25T16:00:00-07:00","end":"2025-05-25T19:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Hayward","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$15-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"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/2025-05-27/"],"start":"2025-05-27T19:15:00-07:00","end":"2025-05-27T21:30:00-07:00","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":"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/2025-05-29/"],"start":"2025-05-27T19:15:00-07:00","end":"2025-05-27T22:00:00-07:00","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":"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/2025-05-28/"],"start":"2025-05-28T19:30:00-07:00","end":"2025-05-28T22:30:00-07:00","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":"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":"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":"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":"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":"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":"AmWeek","links":["https://amweek.camp/"],"start_date":"2025-06-29","end_date":"2025-07-04","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Ben Lomond","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Lissa & Friends","The Syncopaths"],"callers":["Cis Hinkle","Jacqui Grennan"],"organisation":"TryContra","source":"events/usa/trycontra.yaml"},{"name":"Lark Camp","details":"Music, Song & Dance Workshops in the beautiful Mendocino Woodlands of California \nFamily Friendly • Dances, Jams & Sessions • Great Food • Camping \nFull Camp for 8 Days, or Half Camp for 4 Days; Learn music, song, and dance traditions from Ireland, British Isles, Greece, Eastern Europe, Sweden, Latin America, North America, Spain, France, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa","links":["https://www.larkcamp.org/","https://cdss.org/event/lark-camp/"],"start_date":"2025-08-01","end_date":"2025-08-09","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Fort Bragg","styles":["contra","ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Lark Traditional Arts","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Balance the Bay","details":"Hot dancing in the cool summer ocean breeze! Featuring The Latter Day Lizards and River Road, with gender-neutral calling by Will Mentor and Alex Deis-Lauby. 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