{"events":[{"name":"Fall Dance Weekend","details":"Come dance to the music of Supertrad and Stomp Rocket with callers Gaye Fifer, Janine Smith, and guest caller Michael Karchar. All are welcome. \nThis is a mask-optional and vaccine-optional dance. While dancing, we will have a mask-required line if enough people show up who are interested. Details and registration will be forthcoming on our website.  \n ","links":["https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-fall-dance-weekend/","https://pittsburghcontra.org/fdw/","https://www.facebook.com/events/608965457991737/"],"start":"2023-10-27T20:00:00-04:00","end":"2023-10-29T15:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Pittsburgh","styles":["contra","ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"bands":["Stomp Rocket","Supertrad"],"callers":["Gaye Fifer","Janine Smith","Michael Karchar"],"price":"$60-$120","organisation":"Pittsburgh Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"Head for the Hills","details":"A getaway weekend of dance, music, and song in the Poconos (PA), sponsored by Princeton Country Dancers.","links":["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/about-hfth","https://cdss.org/event/head-for-the-hills/"],"start":"2023-11-10T17:00:00-05:00","end":"2023-11-12T15:15:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Kunkletown","styles":["balfolk","contra","ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["A Joyful Noise","Brooklyn Swing Ensemble","Millserati","Raise the Roof","TWeLve"],"callers":["Dave Rupp","Donna Hunt","Michael Karcher","Robert Mills","Ted Rudofker"],"price":"$115-$225","organisation":"Princeton Country Dancers","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"Pittsburgh Contra Dance","details":"Come dance to the music of Aubergine with caller Cindy Harris. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! Masks are required at this dance, but we also hold a mask-optional dance each month.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance/"],"start":"2023-11-17T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2023-11-17T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Pittsburgh","styles":["contra","ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Aubergine"],"callers":["Cindy Harris"],"organisation":"Pittsburgh Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"},{"name":"Pittsburgh Holiday Ball","details":"Join us for our annual Holiday Ball: now celebrating Valentine’s Day, Presidents’ Day, Groundhog Day, Mardi Gras, or whatever holiday you choose! Feel free to dress your festive best if you’re so inclined. One thing that makes this weekend special is that we bring together both the English country and the contra dance communities. Make sure to arrive on time to take part in the always exciting Grand March. Ron Buchanan will be calling and music will be provided by our Holiday Ball Orchestra. Contact us if you’d like to join our orchestra.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-holiday-ball-contra-dance-and-english-country-dance-masks-optional/"],"start":"2024-02-23T20:00:00-05:00","end":"2024-02-23T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Pittsburgh","styles":["contra","ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"bands":["Holiday Ball Orchestra"],"callers":["Ron Buchanan"],"organisation":"Pittsburgh Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Pitt's Maggot 2024","details":"Mae Wilson with Hijinks \nMae Wilson (she/they) is a caller and English dance teacher currently based in Ann Arbor, MI. Mae has danced and called across the country and across the Pond. She loves the textures of English dance and music; the sublime combination of movement and sound; and sharing magic moments on the dance floor. \nHijinks’ musical merrymaking ranges from lush sweetness to boisterous fun as they weave lines created by Miranda Weinberg (violin), Kathy Talvitie (piano), and Carrie Rose (flute, alto flute, and piccolo). \nFor hospitality, email Arthur.mcnair@verizon.net. For safety info, check CDSSP.org for updates. For registration information and financial aid requests, email patgeopatterson@gmail.com.  \nRegister and pay by check to “CDSSP,” sending this form to George Patterson, Treasurer, 4625 5th Ave, Apt 405, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, OR email the registration information to patgeopatterson@gmail.com and use the PayPal button menu on the Pitt’s Maggot 2024 page to pay.","links":["https://cdssp.org/?page_id=586","https://cdss.org/event/pitts-maggot-2024-english-dance-weekend-with-mae-wilson-and-hijinks/"],"start":"2024-04-06T08:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-04-09T13:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Homestead","styles":["ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Hijinks"],"callers":["Mae Wilson"],"price":"$115","organisation":"Country Dance and Song Society of Pittsburgh","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"}]}