{"events":[{"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/2025-05-21/"],"start":"2025-05-21T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-05-21T21:30:00-04:00","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":"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":"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/2025-05-21/"],"start":"2025-05-21T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-05-21T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NJ","city":"Princeton","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"The Round club night","links":["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events","https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"],"start":"2025-05-22T20:00:00+01:00","end":"2025-05-22T22:00:00+01:00","country":"UK","city":"Cambridge","styles":["ecd","contra","e-ceilidh"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"£2-£4","organisation":"The Round","source":"events/uk/the_round.yaml"},{"name":"Grange Hall Contra Dance","details":"Sponsored by The Vineyard Preservation Trust \nCommunity & Public Shindig: In the tradition of New England’s earliest settlers, Martha’s Vineyard Preservation Trust invite you to a New England Contra Dance to celebrate the traditions of the Grange Hall as part of the fundraising campaign to restore/rejuvenate the historic Hall. No partner or need to know how!","links":["https://vineyardtrust.org/events/","https://cdss.org/event/grange-hall-contra-dance/"],"start":"2025-05-22T18:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-05-22T20:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MA","city":"West Tisbury","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"bands":["The Flying Elbows"],"callers":["Don Heinold"],"price":"donation","organisation":"Vineyard Preservation Trust","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/2025-05-22/"],"start":"2025-05-22T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-05-22T22:00:00-04:00","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-253/","https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2025-05-22/"],"start":"2025-05-22T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-05-22T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NY","city":"Rochester","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Evan De Smitt"],"price":"$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/2025-05-22/"],"start":"2025-05-22T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-05-22T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Philadelphia","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10-$20","organisation":"PATMAD","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Dancing Bears Dance Camp","details":"The Dancing Bears Dance Camp is held every Memorial Day Weekend at King’s Lake Camp in Wasilla, Alaska. Our next camp will be May 23-26, 2025 with calling by Will Mentor and Lindsey Dono and music by River Road (Jesse Ball, Sarah-Hadley Yakir, Kristin Planeaux) and Rhys Jones and the Imaginary Beings (Rhys Jones, Nogosee Fields, Mandy King, Brian DeMarcus).","links":["https://www.thedancingbears.org/dance-camp-1","https://cdss.org/event/dancing-bears-dance-camp/"],"start_date":"2025-05-23","end_date":"2025-05-26","country":"USA","state":"AK","city":"Wasilla","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Rhys Jones and the Imaginary Beings","River Road"],"callers":["Lindsey Dono","Will Mentor"],"organisation":"The Dancing Bears","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"FolkMADness Music & Dance Camp","details":"Bands and Music Workshops: \n\nJeffrey Spero and Ryan McKasson (Syncopaths) and Ness Smith-Savedoff (The Dam Beavers) \nLarry Unger (Notorious) and Eric Boodman (Calico) and Emily Troll (Pine Tree Flyers and Anadama)\nLindsay Taylor and Brian Nelson (Glorieta Pines)\nmore local musicians announced soon\n\nCalling and Dance workshops led by: Gaye Fifer and Alexandra Deis-Lauby \nSinging Workshops led by Deirdre Murtha","links":["http://folkmads.org/events/camps/folkmadness/","https://cdss.org/event/30th-annual-folkmadness-music-song-dance-weekend/"],"start_date":"2025-05-23","end_date":"2025-05-26","country":"USA","state":"NM","city":"Socorro","styles":["contra","ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Alex Deis-Lauby","Gaye Fifer"],"price":"$90-$185","organisation":"FolkMADS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Chippenham Folk Festival","links":["https://www.chippfolk.co.uk/","https://www.facebook.com/events/437908798839317/"],"start":"2025-05-23T12:00:00+01:00","end":"2025-05-26T23:55:00+01:00","country":"UK","city":"Chippenham","styles":["balfolk","contra","e-ceilidh","ceili","irish-set","ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["WillPower","Hoik!","Bruce Rosen","Pair of Shears","Double Dichotomy","Sawney White Bird","Momentum","Bluejay","Sarah Matthews & Doug Eunson","Crowdy-Kit","Definitely Contraband","Vic Smith & Friends","Audrey Jaber","Ali Messer","Portmanteau","Hinny & Joe Wass"],"callers":["Sue Rosen","Brooke Friendly","Andrew Swaine","Charlie Turner","Bob Morgan","Mark Elvins","Emily Bidgood","Bernie Culkin","Rhi Davies","Frances Oates","Carol Monaghan","Kevin Monaghan","Geoff Cubitt","John Stewart","Susannah Diamond"],"organisation":"Chippenham Folk Festival","source":"events/uk/chippenham.yaml"},{"name":"Folk College","details":"Join us for an action-packed music adventure complete with a ceilidh dance, a contradance, 7 concerts, over 20 workshops, and endless jamming. Make memories, form friendships, and take your playing to the next level during a fun and friendly weekend at Juniata College. Early Bird Registration ends April 15, 2025.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/folk-college/","https://cdss.org/event/folk-college-contradance/"],"start":"2025-05-23T15:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-05-25T17:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Huntingdon","styles":["contra","s-ceilidh"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Midnight on the Water"],"callers":["Bob Nicholson"],"price":"$250-$300","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Cambridge Contra Dance","links":["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/","https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"],"start":"2025-05-23T20:00:00+01:00","end":"2025-05-23T22:15:00+01:00","country":"UK","city":"Cambridge","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"£2","organisation":"Cambridge Contra Dance","source":"events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"},{"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":"Butterfly Whirl","details":"Contra Dance weekend starring Stomp Rocket & Thunderwing with Jacqui Grennan & Seth Tepfer","links":["https://www.dancerhapsody.com/special-events/","https://cdss.org/event/butterfly-whirl/"],"start":"2025-05-23T18:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-05-25T15:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"GA","city":"Decatur","styles":["contra","ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Stomp Rocket","Thunderwing"],"callers":["Jacqui Grennan","Seth Tepfer"],"organisation":"Dance Rhapsody","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Flint Hills Contra Dance","details":"Contra dance in Manhattan, Kansas. Open to everyone!","links":["https://cdss.org/event/flint-hills-contra-dance/2025-05-23/","https://www.facebook.com/events/1063583835928638/","https://www.facebook.com/events/672736038838756/"],"start":"2025-05-23T18:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-05-23T21:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"KS","city":"Manhattan","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"bands":["Steam!"],"callers":["Lisa Harris-Frydman"],"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Flint Hills Contradance and Music Society","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Queen City Contras","details":"Queen City Contras will hold its next regular dance on Friday, May 23, 2025 at Shelburne Town Hall. Doors open at 6:30, beginner lesson at 6:45, dancing from 7 to 10. Our band will be Gus LaCasse and Pepin Mittelhauser, with Alyssa Adkins calling. \nAll are welcome; all dances are taught; no partner or experience necessary. Payment accepted by cash or check. Please bring a pair of clean, soft-soled shoes to dance in and a water bottle to keep you hydrated. Masks optional but welcome.","links":["https://queencitycontras.com/schedule","https://cdss.org/event/queen-city-contras-may-dance-in-shelburne-vt/"],"start":"2025-05-23T18:45:00-04:00","end":"2025-05-23T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Shelburne","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Alyssa Adkins"],"price":"$5-$12","organisation":"Queen City Contras","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Milford Contra Dance","details":"The Milford contra dance happens every 4th Friday, unless the 4th Friday happens on Thanksgiving weekend or a Christmas weekend. Music is provided by a large 15+ member band, which allows anyone to sit in for just a single dance or the whole evening. Callers are usually local callers. The dance is usually large, with 100 or more in attendance. The dance is located in the Milford NH town hall, in the center  of town. Entry is on either side of the building, but not the big front steps. \nUnder 10 free; students/seniors $5; adults $12","links":["https://www.milfordnhcontradance.org/","https://cdss.org/event/milford-nh-contra-dance/2025-05-23/"],"start":"2025-05-23T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-05-23T21:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NH","city":"Milford","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$5-$12","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/2025-05-23/"],"start":"2025-05-23T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-05-23T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"GA","city":"Decatur","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$7-$15","organisation":"ContraATL","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"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":"Pittsburgh Contra Dance","details":"Come dance to live music by Toppish with caller Cindy Harris. 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-10/"],"start":"2025-05-23T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-05-23T23:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Pittsburgh","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Toppish"],"callers":["Cindy Harris"],"price":"$15","organisation":"Pittsburgh Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Experienced Contra at Guiding Star Grange","details":"The dances in this series are open to all but will be geared toward experienced dancers. “Experienced” means: \n\nYou know how to do a roll away, California twirl, pass through to a wave, contra corners, and basic moves without teaching\nYou know where to be at the start of each dance phrase and how to recover from a lapse\nYou assist your partner and neighbor to the next move\nYou execute flourishes safely and on time without disturbing others\nYou respond to confusion and missteps by others with grace, encouragement and good humor\n\nAdmission: $12-20 \nPlease help us make this a scent-free and substance-free event. \nSee venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy. \nQuestions: Steve Zakon-Anderson or Katie Olmstead.","links":["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html","https://cdss.org/event/fourth-friday-experienced-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-05-23/"],"start":"2025-05-23T20:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-05-23T23:15:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MA","city":"Greenfield","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"bands":["Northwoods"],"callers":["Lisa Greenleaf"],"price":"$12-$20","organisation":"Steve Zakon-Anderson","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Meet Me In St Louis","details":"Join us for 4 days of music, dance, and more, with music from Supertrad & The Mound City Slickers and calling by Emily Rush and you! \nRegister online at MMISL_Registration@childgrove.org","links":["https://childgrove.org/stl-dance-weekends/meetmeinstlouis","https://cdss.org/event/meet-me-in-st-louis-2025/"],"start":"2025-05-23T19:00:00-05:00","end":"2025-05-26T15:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MO","city":"Webster Groves","styles":["contra","ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Mound City Slickers","Supertrad"],"callers":["Emily Rush"],"price":"$55-$110","organisation":"Childgrove Country Dancers","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Phoenix 4th Friday Contra Dance","details":"Join us for our Fourth Friday 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 changes in dance schedule or location.  \n$10 General • $5 for 25 years & younger","links":["https://phxtmd.org/","https://cdss.org/event/phoenix-4th-friday-contra-dance/2025-05-23/"],"start":"2025-05-23T18:30:00-07:00","end":"2025-05-23T22:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"AZ","city":"Phoenix","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Phoenix Traditional Music & Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Columbia Contra Dance","details":"Contra dance to live music. No partner or experience necessary. Newcomers workshop & socializing is at 6:30pm, and the first contra is at 7:00pm. Give what you can. The suggested donation is $10 per dancer. If using Venmo to @contracola-sc, add 50 cents. No donation expected for kids 12 & under, and they must be supervised by a parent.","links":["https://www.contracola.org/","https://cdss.org/event/columbia-contra-dance-at-arsenal-hill-park/"],"start":"2025-05-24T18:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-05-24T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"SC","city":"Columbia","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10","organisation":"Columbia Traditional Music and Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Toronto Contra Dance","details":"Ready to shake off the week and hit the floor? Join us for a high-energy evening of contra dancing you won’t forget! \nWith Tom Calwell & Myra Hirschberg (Peterborough) calling the steps and live tunes from the electrifying trio Big Fun, your feet won’t stop flying! \nNo partner? No problem! \nBeginners are always welcome—we’ll teach you everything you need to know. Just bring your energy and get ready to move! \nSchedule: \n\n7:00 PM – Beginner lesson (led by Tom, Myra, or both!)\n7:30 PM – Let the dancing begin!\n\n\nThis is a mask mandatory event. Masks are available if you do not have one.\nPay what you can (suggested $22)—your support keeps these magical nights going strong.\nSamosa fundraiser – $4 for 6 / $8 for 12\nBring your water bottle – refill stations available\nTag your crew, lace up those shoes, and meet us on the floor—it’s going to be a night of pure contra joy!","links":["https://www.tcdance.org/","https://cdss.org/event/toronto-contra-dance/"],"start":"2025-05-24T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-05-24T22:30:00-04:00","country":"Canada","state":"Ontario","city":"Toronto","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Big Fun"],"callers":["Myra Hirschberg","Tom Callwell"],"price":"$22","organisation":"Toronto Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"CDK Contra & Square Dance","details":"Contra & Square Dance – Beginning Workshop 7pm, Dancing 7:30-10:30pm \nSuggested donation $5-$20","links":["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/","https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-square-dance-2/2025-05-24/"],"start":"2025-05-24T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-05-24T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MI","city":"Kalamazoo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Valley Contra Dance","details":"We dance twice a month, 2nd and 4th Saturdays.\nDance instruction at 7:00 PM\nNo partner or experience needed!\nThe moves in the dances are called by a caller, and the music is always live.\nParking is available right next to the church or on the street. Please enter on Prospect St.\nPlease carry in clean soft-soled shoes for dancing, to protect the floor (and our reputation). Sneakers are usually fine. FREE large socks with treads are provided to cover your street shoes if necessary.\nSliding scale—pay what you wish. Suggested: $8 (student), $15 (friend of VCDS), $20+ (supporter). Children 12 and under accompanied by a paying adult FREE.\nSpecial Pricing for Double Dances","links":["https://valleycontradance.org/","https://cdss.org/event/valley-contra-dance/2025-05-24/"],"start":"2025-05-24T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-05-24T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Bethlehem","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$8-$20","organisation":"Valley Contra Dance Society","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Princeton Country Dancers' Combination Contra and English Country Dance","details":"Combination Contra and English Country Dance every 4th Saturday, 7:30-10:30 (except February)","links":["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/","https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-combination-contra-and-english-country-dance/2025-05-24/"],"start":"2025-05-24T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-05-24T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NJ","city":"Princeton","styles":["contra","ecd"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"NACDS Contra Dance","details":"Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.\nContra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.\nNewcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.\nCheck Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.\nWear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.\nMembers $10;  non-members $15.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2025-05-24/"],"start":"2025-05-24T18:30:00-05:00","end":"2025-05-24T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"AL","city":"Huntsville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Scissortail Contra Dance","details":"Scissortail Contra Dance in Oklahoma City, second and fourth Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!","links":["https://scissortail.org/calendar/","https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2025-05-24/"],"start":"2025-05-24T19:00:00-05:00","end":"2025-05-24T22:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"OK","city":"Oklahoma City","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"Scissortail Traditional Dance Society","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Contra Dance","details":"HATDS hosts contra dances on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of most months. We dance to live music. All skill levels are welcome and all dances are called. Bring water and clean shoes! \nThe admission price for contra dances is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Cash, checks, credit cards, and digital wallets are currently accepted at the door. If paying cash, please bring correct change. No large bills accepted.","links":["https://hatds.org/","https://cdss.org/event/contra-dancing-in-houston-tx/2025-05-24/"],"start":"2025-05-24T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2025-05-24T22:30:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"TX","city":"Houston","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"Houston Area 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/2025-05-24/"],"start":"2025-05-24T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2025-05-24T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"MN","city":"Minneapolis","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Flour City Doughboys"],"callers":["Don Gatheridge"],"price":"$4-$15","organisation":"Tapestry Folkdance Center","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Palo Alto Contra Dance","links":["https://paloaltocontradance.org/calendar/"],"start":"2025-05-24T18:30:00-07:00","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":"Contra Dance","details":"Contra dance at the MARC (111 E. 100 N.) in Moab, UT Saturday, May 24th, with music by the Moab Community Dance Band and calling by Sam Smith from Boulder, CO. $10 suggested donation. Beginners workshop at 7:30, and the dance starts at 8pm.","links":["https://www.facebook.com/events/693533506397823/","https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance/"],"start":"2025-05-24T19:30:00-06:00","end":"2025-05-24T22:00:00-06:00","country":"USA","state":"UT","city":"Moab","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Moab Community Dance Band"],"callers":["Sam Smith"],"price":"$10","organisation":"Moab Community Dance Band","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":"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. \n\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/upcoming/","https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2025-05-24/"],"start":"2025-05-24T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2025-05-24T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$6-$20","organisation":"Portland Country Dance Community","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":"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/2025-05-25/"],"start":"2025-05-25T18:30:00-05:00","end":"2025-05-25T21:30:00-05:00","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":"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/2025-05-26/"],"start":"2025-05-26T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-05-26T22:00:00-04:00","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/2025-05-26/"],"start":"2025-05-26T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-05-26T22:30:00-04:00","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/2025-05-26/"],"start":"2025-05-26T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-05-26T21:30:00-04:00","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/2025-05-26/"],"start":"2025-05-26T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-05-26T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NH","city":"Nelson","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$5","organisation":"Monadnock Folklore Society","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"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/2025-05-26/"],"start":"2025-05-26T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-05-26T22:30:00-04:00","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":"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-2/2025-05-27/"],"start":"2025-05-27T19:15:00-04:00","end":"2025-05-27T21:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Swarthmore","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Box & String"],"callers":["Alex Burka","Rick Mohr"],"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"Jenny Beer","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/2025-05-28/"],"start":"2025-05-28T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-05-28T21:30:00-04:00","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":"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/2025-05-28/"],"start":"2025-05-28T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-05-28T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NJ","city":"Princeton","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"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":"The Round club night","links":["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events","https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"],"start":"2025-05-29T20:00:00+01:00","end":"2025-05-29T22:00:00+01:00","country":"UK","city":"Cambridge","styles":["ecd","contra","e-ceilidh"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"£2-£4","organisation":"The Round","source":"events/uk/the_round.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/2025-05-29/"],"start":"2025-05-29T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-05-29T22:00:00-04:00","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/2025-05-29/"],"start":"2025-05-29T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2025-05-29T22:30:00-04:00","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/2025-05-29/"],"start":"2025-05-29T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2025-05-29T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Philadelphia","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$10-$20","organisation":"PATMAD","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"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":"Contrabridge","details":"Join us for our contra dance with Contrasaurus with calling from Rob Humphrey.\n\nContrasaurus (Benjamin Rowe — fiddle, Alan Brunier — accordion, Adam Rich-Griffin — guitar, David Ledsam — double bass) play an exciting range of energetic and dino-soaring tunes for American contra dancing. They enjoy playing fresh and exciting tunes for contra dances, workshops, folk clubs and festivals throughout England. Not technically dinosaurs.\n\nRob Humphrey has been attending folk dance events his whole life, but only discovered Contra dances in 2015 when one happened to follow a handstand class he was attending.  He was hooked pretty much immediately, and started calling shortly afterwards.  Based in Cambridge, Rob enjoys contra dances with pleasing patterns and unusual geometry that flow and provide opportunities for embellishments.","links":["https://contrabridge.org/events/2025-05/","https://www.facebook.com/events/973681191602556/"],"start":"2025-05-31T19:30:00+01:00","end":"2025-05-31T23:00:00+01:00","country":"UK","city":"Cambridge","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Contrasaurus"],"callers":["Rob Humphrey"],"price":"£7-£15","organisation":"Contrabridge","source":"events/uk/contrabridge.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":"Afternoon of Dance","links":["https://friendsofenglishdance.org.uk/events/fed-afternoon-of-dance/"],"start":"2025-06-01T14:30:00+01:00","end":"2025-06-01T17:30:00+01:00","country":"UK","city":"Egham","styles":["contra","ecd"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"bands":["Box of Frogs"],"callers":["Brooke Friendly"],"price":"£13-£15","organisation":"Friends of English dance","source":"events/uk/egham.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":"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":"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":"TasContra","links":["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/","https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/","https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"],"start":"2025-06-02T19:15:00+10:00","end":"2025-06-02T21:30:00+10:00","country":"Australia","state":"TAS","city":"New Town","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"],"price":"$7-$15","organisation":"Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc","source":"events/australia/new_town.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":"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":"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":"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":"The Round club night","links":["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events","https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"],"start":"2025-06-05T20:00:00+01:00","end":"2025-06-05T22:00:00+01:00","country":"UK","city":"Cambridge","styles":["ecd","contra","e-ceilidh"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"£2-£4","organisation":"The Round","source":"events/uk/the_round.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":"Cambridge Contra Dance","links":["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/","https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"],"start":"2025-06-06T20:00:00+01:00","end":"2025-06-06T22:15:00+01:00","country":"UK","city":"Cambridge","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"£2","organisation":"Cambridge Contra Dance","source":"events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"},{"name":"Moulin d'Andé Weekend","details":"A contra dance weekend in Normandy with Kappy Laning & Janine Smith (callers) and Nozzy (musicians, from UK). Lodging and all meals provided in a beautiful and historic venue, the 13th century restored Moulin d’Andé. \nPrices in euros for those who haven’t yet attended a Paris Contra Dance: 520 in a single room, 420 euros in a double or triple room, 320 in a dormitory (6-8 in a room). 100 euros discount for previous attendees. \nTransportation via train (1:30) from Gare St Lazare in Paris and then (20 minutes) by bus or taxi from Gare Val de Reuil. \nIf you are interested or if you have questions, send me a message.","links":["https://sites.google.com/site/americancontradanceinparis/"],"start_date":"2025-06-07","end_date":"2025-06-09","country":"France","city":"Val-de-Reuil","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Larry Unger & Karina Wilson"],"callers":["Charlie Turner","Jeremy Kuhn"],"organisation":"Paris Contra Dance","source":"events/france/paris_contra.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. 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