{"events":[{"name":"Wednesday Night Contra Dance BFMS","details":"Ben Sela and Rebecca Anger call to music by Charlie Pilzer (piano) and Zachary Mills (fiddle) \nBeginners and families welcome! New dancer workshops at 7:30. BFMS and FSGW members $10, non-members $15. Under 21 and students dance for free. Online payment link and more information at bfms.org","links":["https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php","https://cdss.org/event/wednesday-night-contra-dance-bfms/"],"start":"2024-06-19T20:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-06-19T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Baltimore","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Charlie Pilzer & Zachary Mills"],"callers":["Ben Sela","Rebecca Anger"],"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","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/2024-06-20/"],"start":"2024-06-20T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-06-20T22:00:00-04:00","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. \n7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing \n$5 to $20 sliding scale \nOur role terms are Larks and Robins \nMasks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays.","links":["https://thursdaycontra.com/","https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-06-20/"],"start":"2024-06-20T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-06-20T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Philadelphia","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"PATMAD","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Berkeley Contra Dance","details":"BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at \nChrist Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. \nContra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. \nEnglish Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. \nBoth are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. \nIn addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have Facebook groups: \n\nBerkeley Contra Dance\nBerkeley English Country Dance","links":["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/","https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-06-20/"],"start":"2024-06-20T20:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-06-20T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Berkeley","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["The New Vintage Revelers"],"callers":["Erik Hoffman"],"price":"$6-$25","organisation":"CDSS","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/2024-06-21/"],"start":"2024-06-21T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-06-21T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"GA","city":"Decatur","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$7-$20","organisation":"ContraATL","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Contra at Guiding Star Grange","details":"Caller and featured musicians vary each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. \nOther musicians are welcome to come and be part of the amorphous “Back Row Band.” \nSchedule: 8:00 PM: Contra Dancing for All; often a beginner session at 7:45. \nCost: $10 or barter equivalent \nSee venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy.","links":["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html","https://cdss.org/event/third-friday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-06-21/"],"start":"2024-06-21T19:45:00-04:00","end":"2024-06-21T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MA","city":"Greenfield","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Back Row Band"],"price":"$10","organisation":"Joe Blumenthal","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Friday Contra Dance","details":"All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. \n$5 – $25, pay what you can.","links":["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances","https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-06-21/"],"start":"2024-06-21T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-06-21T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"TN","city":"Nashville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$25","organisation":"Nashville Country Dancers","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance","details":"CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance, first and third Fridays each month.\n7:00 p.m. lesson, 7:30-10:30 p.m. dance. $15/general $12/members $19 students. CFOOTMAD events at The Avalon are mask optional and no longer\nrequire proof of vaccine or boosters. Vaccines are recommended, but not required.","links":["https://boulderdance.org/event/community-contra-dance-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2024-06-21/"],"start":"2024-06-21T19:00:00-06:00","end":"2024-06-21T22:30:00-06:00","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":"Contra Dance at Lake Murray Contra Hall","details":"Contra dance to live music by Lagomorph Trio with Gretchen Caldwell calling. Newcomers workshop is at 6:30pm. The first contra is at 7:00pm.","links":["https://www.contracola.org/","https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-at-lake-murray-contra-hall/"],"start":"2024-06-22T18:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-06-22T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"SC","city":"Batesburg-Leesville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Lagomorph Trio"],"callers":["Gretchen Caldwell"],"price":"$10","organisation":"Columbia Traditional Music and Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"NACDS Contra Dance","details":"We meet in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church (corner of Airport & Whitesburg), on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. Park along Airport because we enter the gym on that side.   \nYou need to be there by 6:30pm for the Newcomers Workshop. Dance is 7-10pm. \nYou will need soft-soled shoes (sneakers are okay). We don’t want to hurt the gym floor. Clothing—be prepared to sweat. You do not need a partner. Bring a resealable container of water. \n$15 non-members.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-nacds-contra-dance/2024-06-22/"],"start":"2024-06-22T18:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-06-22T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"AL","city":"Huntsville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.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":["http://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html","https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-06-22/"],"start":"2024-06-22T17:30:00-07:00","end":"2024-06-22T21:30:00-07:00","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/2024-06-22/"],"start":"2024-06-22T18:30:00-07:00","end":"2024-06-22T22:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Sacramento","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Dane Wallinga"],"price":"$5-$12","organisation":"Sacramento Country Dance Society","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"4th Saturdays Contra Dance","details":"Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. \nCovid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. \n\n\n7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson\n7:30 pm dancing starts\n10:30 dancing ends\n\nSome dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!","links":["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5441","https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-06-22/"],"start":"2024-06-22T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-06-22T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$6-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Introduction to Contra Dancing","links":["https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lisaheywood/1194450/r/fbg"],"start":"2024-06-23T13:00:00+01:00","end":"2024-06-23T16:30:00+01:00","country":"UK","city":"Bradfield","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":false,"bands":["Matt Quinn"],"callers":["Lisa Heywood"],"price":"£10","organisation":"Folk Dance with Lisa","source":"events/uk/bradfield.yaml"},{"name":"CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance","details":"CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance, first and third Fridays each month.\n7:00 p.m. lesson, 7:30-10:30 p.m. dance. $15/general $12/members $19 students. CFOOTMAD events at The Avalon are mask optional and no longer\nrequire proof of vaccine or boosters. Vaccines are recommended, but not required.","links":["https://boulderdance.org/event/community-contra-dance-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2024-07-05/"],"start":"2024-07-05T19:00:00-06:00","end":"2024-07-05T22:30:00-06:00","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":"AberACED","links":["https://aberaced.wordpress.com/"],"start":"2024-07-06T14:30:00+01:00","end":"2024-07-06T16:30:00+01:00","country":"UK","city":"Aberystwyth","styles":["contra","ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"£3","organisation":"AberACED","source":"events/uk/aberystwyth.yaml"},{"name":"AberACED","links":["https://aberaced.wordpress.com/"],"start":"2024-08-03T14:30:00+01:00","end":"2024-08-03T16:30:00+01:00","country":"UK","city":"Aberystwyth","styles":["contra","ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"£3","organisation":"AberACED","source":"events/uk/aberystwyth.yaml"},{"name":"AberACED","links":["https://aberaced.wordpress.com/"],"start":"2024-09-07T14:30:00+01:00","end":"2024-09-07T16:30:00+01:00","country":"UK","city":"Aberystwyth","styles":["contra","ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"£3","organisation":"AberACED","source":"events/uk/aberystwyth.yaml"},{"name":"ContraStock","links":["https://fsgw.org/contrastock"],"start_date":"2024-10-20","end_date":"2024-10-20","country":"USA","state":"MD","city":"Glen Echo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"TryContra","source":"events/usa/trycontra.yaml"},{"name":"ContraCopia","links":["http://www.thursdaycontra.com/contracopia/","https://www.facebook.com/events/1940775709692052"],"start":"2024-11-30T14:00:00-05:00","end":"2024-11-30T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Philadelphia","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Ice Cream Truckers","Stove Dragon","Millserati"],"callers":["Gaye Fifer","Alex Deis-Lauby","Ben Sachs Hamilton"],"price":"$25-$35","organisation":"TryContra","source":"events/usa/trycontra.yaml"},{"name":"Joint Christmas Twmp","links":["https://aberaced.wordpress.com/calendar/"],"start":"2024-12-20T19:00:00+00:00","end":"2024-12-20T23:00:00+00:00","country":"UK","city":"Aberystwyth","styles":["irish-set","balfolk","ecd","contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Hywel Jones","Nigel Hardy","Keith Ffloyd","Ian Hughes","John Blanchfield"],"price":"£2","organisation":"AberACED","source":"events/uk/aberystwyth.yaml"}]}