{"events":[{"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-203/","https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-05-09/"],"start":"2024-05-09T18:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-09T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NY","city":"Rochester","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Sister Haggis"],"callers":["Nancy Spero"],"price":"$5-$10","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. \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/2024-05-09/"],"start":"2024-05-09T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-09T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"PA","city":"Philadelphia","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"PATMAD","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Alcester Contra","links":["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras"],"start":"2024-05-10T19:45:00+01:00","end":"2024-05-10T22:45:00+01:00","country":"UK","city":"Alcester","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"bands":["Lighthouse"],"callers":["Will Mentor"],"price":"£4-£10","organisation":"Alcester Contra","source":"events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"},{"name":"Orlando Contra Dance","details":"We hold energetic and fun contra dances on 2nd and 4th Fridays near Orlando, Florida, in the beautiful Winter Park Ballroom! Our group loves both traditional and contemporary music, which is usually live. We welcome all ages and have a large contingent of younger dancers. Students and jobless dance FREE! Check the schedule for directions, details, cancellations, and changes. Afterwards, we go next door to Jeremiah’s Italian Ice!","links":["https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/","https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance/2024-05-10/"],"start":"2024-05-10T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-10T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"FL","city":"Winter Park","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"Greater Orlando Contra Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Cabot Community Contra Dance","details":"Small monthly community contra dance with guest callers and live music by local musicians. All dances taught, no partner needed, families and beginners enthusiastically welcomed! Gender-neutral calling, short intro session for new folks at 7:15. Masks are welcomed but not required, and the large windows will be open for ventilation.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/cabot-community-contra-dance/2024-05-10/","https://www.facebook.com/events/2420351031498813/"],"start":"2024-05-10T19:15:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-10T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Cabot","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Robin Russell"],"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Cabot Community Dance","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/2024-05-10/"],"start":"2024-05-10T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-10T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"GA","city":"Decatur","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$7-$15","organisation":"ContraATL","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Dover New England Country Dance","details":"Traditional New England dance with mostly contras, some squares, circles, couple dances, and occasional English or Scottish dances. No partner nor experience needed, the dances will be taught and called. An introductory session is held at 7:30 to explain the basics.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/dover-nh-new-england-country-dance/2024-05-10/"],"start":"2024-05-10T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-10T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"NH","city":"Dover","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$5-$10","organisation":"Dave Bateman","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Denver Contra Dance","details":"The Denver community contra dance is held on the 2nd Friday of each month. There is a lesson from 7 to 7:30; and dance from 7:30 to 10:30. For more details, see our website.","links":["https://www.cfootmad.org/","https://cdss.org/event/denver-contra-dance/2024-05-10/"],"start":"2024-05-10T19:00:00-06:00","end":"2024-05-10T22:30:00-06:00","country":"USA","state":"CO","city":"Denver","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Premiers bourgeons","details":"Premiers bourgeons (Spring Buds) is a day of American contra dancing organized by ContraQuébec in the heart of Old Québec city. \nGuest caller: Emily Addison from Ottawa","links":["https://cdss.org/event/contraquebec-event-with-emily-addison/","https://www.facebook.com/events/926426572358630/"],"start":"2024-05-11T13:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-11T22:00:00-04:00","country":"Canada","state":"QC","city":"Québec","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Emily Addison","Denis Maheux","Tina Anderson"],"price":"$15-$35","organisation":"ContraQuébec","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"London Barndance","links":["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html","https://www.facebook.com/events/928920231733427/"],"start":"2024-05-11T20:00:00+01:00","end":"2024-05-11T23:00:00+01:00","country":"UK","city":"London","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"bands":["Lighthouse"],"callers":["Will Mentor"],"price":"£5-£15","organisation":"London Barndance Company","source":"events/uk/london_barndance.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/2024-05-11/"],"start":"2024-05-11T18:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-11T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"AL","city":"Huntsville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$15","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Jonesborough Contra","details":"Never contra danced before? We gotcha covered! You’ll want to be there at 7pm for the Newcomer Lesson. Dance begins at 7:30pm.  \n\nCost: $12 Adults, $8 Students, $30 Families\nCash or Venmo\nDonations to help cover expenses appreciated\nCome as you are, no partner needed\nShort newcomer lesson starts promptly at 7pm\nDance starts at 7:30pm\nFriends, families, and children welcome\n\nFollow us on Facebook & Instagram or on our website. \nWe are an all-volunteer nonprofit educational organization which is dedicated to the cultivation of a healthy community through traditional dance and music.","links":["https://historicjonesboroughdancesociety.net/events","https://cdss.org/event/jonesborough-tn-contra-5/"],"start":"2024-05-11T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-11T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"TN","city":"Jonesborough","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"callers":["Diane Silver"],"price":"$8-$12","organisation":"Historic Jonesborough Dance Society","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"CDK Contra Dance","details":"Contra & Square Dance – beginner workshop 7:00pm, Dancing 7:30 – 10:30pm \n\nFebruary 10: Tunes by Brook Farm String Band; calls by Marlin Whitaker.\nMarch 9: Big Fun with Darlene Underwood (English dance in the afternoon 2p-5p)\nApril 13: Smith, Campeau & Nelson with Ken Gall calling\nMay 11: Liberty String Band with Maeve Devlin calling\nJune 8: River Music with various local callers – Open Mic Night\n\nSuggested donation $5-$20","links":["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/","https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-dance/2024-05-11/"],"start":"2024-05-11T19:00:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-11T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MI","city":"Kalamazoo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Liberty String Band"],"callers":["Maeve Devlin"],"price":"$5-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Worcester Contra Dance","details":"Time: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [short basics session 7:15 pm]\nThis is so wicked fun! It is the most fun you can have with your clothes on!\nDancing is to live fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, and Appalachia! We often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no need to know how!\nCaller: Rich Sbardella – Rich has been a dance caller for 30 years, and he has had the opportunity to lead contra dances, square dances, barn dances, and community dances throughout New England and as far away as Nevada, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Florida! His dances in Connecticut have been a big hit! Don’t miss this!\nLive Music: Mickey Koth (fiddle) and John Kalinowski (accordion). They are an energetic and exuberant contra dance and concert band with roots in Irish, Scottish, French-Canadian, jazz, and classical music. Their original arrangements of New England and Celtic reels, jigs, hornpipes, and waltzes delight and surprise listeners and dancers alike.\nAdmission: (your choice) $10 – $12 p.p., $6 – $8 students, families $25. Donations are gratefully appreciated!\nParking: There is plenty of parking behind the church by driving up State Street and left behind the church and walk down Gertrude Street to enter the hall.\nFood! Donations of snacks for the break are wanted and gleefully appreciated!\nClothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are discouraged, but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder).\nRole Terms are “Women & Men,” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works for them. with no worries.","links":["https://www.worcesterdance.org/","https://cdss.org/event/worcester-contra-dance/"],"start":"2024-05-11T19:15:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-11T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"MA","city":"Worcester","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Wild Notes"],"callers":["Rich Sbardella"],"price":"$6-$12","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Space Coast Contra Dance","details":"Our second Saturday contra dance on the Space Coast of FL featuring live bands, awesome callers, and a friendly crowd. All are welcome. No partner needed. For more information, visit our website. We’d love to have you join us! \n$15; $5 for 25 and under.","links":["https://spacecoastcontra.org/calendar-upcoming-contra-dances/","https://cdss.org/event/space-coast-contra-dance/2024-05-11/"],"start":"2024-05-11T19:30:00-04:00","end":"2024-05-11T22:30:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"FL","city":"Cocoa","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$5-$15","organisation":"Space Coast Contra Dance","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/2024-05-11/"],"start":"2024-05-11T18:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-05-11T23:00:00-05:00","country":"USA","state":"AL","city":"Huntsville","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$10-$15","organisation":"CDSS","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/index","https://cdss.org/event/contra-dancing-in-houston-tx/2024-05-11/"],"start":"2024-05-11T19:30:00-05:00","end":"2024-05-11T22:30:00-05:00","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":"CFOOTMAD Zesty Contra Dance","details":"Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance (CFOOTMAD) present a Zesty Contra dance the\n2nd Saturday of each month. 7:00 p.m.- 10:00p.m. $12 always live music.  The Zesty contra dance series is for dancers with some experience with contra dance.  There is no lesson before the dance, and walk-throughs may be abbreviated, or for simpler dances, eliminated entirely.","links":["https://boulderdance.org/event/colorado-friends-of-old-time-music-dance-dance-zesty-contra-dance-2022-12-10-2024-05-11/","https://cdss.org/event/zesty-contra-dance/2024-05-11/"],"start":"2024-05-11T19:00:00-06:00","end":"2024-05-11T22:00:00-06:00","country":"USA","state":"CO","city":"Boulder","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$12","organisation":"Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance","source":"events/usa/boulder.yaml"},{"name":"San Luis Obispo Monthly Contra Dance","details":"Live music and gender-neutral calling at the monthly contra dance in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dances are monthly on the 2nd Saturday. 6:30 lesson, dancing until 9:30.","links":["https://www.cccds.org/schedule/","https://cdss.org/event/san-luis-obispo-monthly-contra-dance/2024-05-11/"],"start":"2024-05-11T18:30:00-07:00","end":"2024-05-11T21:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"San Luis Obispo","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Little Big Band"],"callers":["Kelsey Hartman"],"price":"$10","organisation":"Central Coast Country Dance Society","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"2nd Saturdays Contra Dance","details":"Covid 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\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! \nFor more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar.","links":["https://portlandcountrydance.org/upcoming/","https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-05-11/"],"start":"2024-05-11T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-05-11T22:30:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"OR","city":"Portland","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"price":"$6-$20","organisation":"CDSS","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"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/2024-05-11/"],"start":"2024-05-11T19:00:00-07:00","end":"2024-05-11T22:00:00-07:00","country":"USA","state":"CA","city":"Sacramento","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"$5-$12","organisation":"Sacramento Country Dance Society","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Englefield Green contra dance","links":["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"],"start":"2024-05-12T14:30:00+01:00","end":"2024-05-12T17:30:00+01:00","country":"UK","city":"Egham","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"bands":["Lighthouse"],"callers":["Will Mentor"],"organisation":"Ashford Folk Dancers","source":"events/uk/ashford.yaml"},{"name":"Bristol Contra Dance","links":["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/","https://www.facebook.com/events/7026575714093023/"],"start":"2024-05-17T19:30:00+01:00","end":"2024-05-17T23:00:00+01:00","country":"UK","city":"Bristol","styles":["contra"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"bands":["Lighthouse"],"callers":["Will Mentor"],"price":"£6-£15","organisation":"Bristol Contra","source":"events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"},{"name":"Cambridge Contra Dance","links":["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/","https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"],"start":"2024-05-17T20:00:00+01:00","end":"2024-05-17T22:15:00+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":"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. 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