{"events":[{"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/2025-05-19/"],"start":"2025-05-19T20:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-05-19T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Baltimore","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"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-2/2025-05-21/"],"start":"2025-05-21T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-05-21T22:30:00-04:00","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-6152294","https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2025-05-21/"],"start":"2025-05-21T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-05-21T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Glen Echo","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Dan Gillespie"],"price":"$8-$17","organisation":"Folklore Society of Greater Washington","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-2/2025-05-23/"],"start":"2025-05-23T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-05-23T23:00:00-04:00","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":"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! 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